Home products: every recall, from CPSC

Home product recall CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall of Pogo Sticks An internal metal pin can wear down, causing the pogo sticks to remain stuck in the down position and release unexpectedly, posing a risk of fall or facial… May 10, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 10, 2005The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Quality Bicycle Products Announce Recall of Bicycle Handlebar Stems These handlebar stems can crack or break, causing the bicycle rider to fall and suffer injuries. May 5, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 5, 2005The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Cimberio S.p.A. and Dormont Manufacturing Company Announce Recall of Certain Cimberio Gas Valves When one of these valves is closed, it could open up slightly. May 5, 2005announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 5, 2005The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, Holmes Group Announce Recall of Portable Electric Heaters Some heaters have improperly crimped wires, which can result in overheating and a potential thermal burn or fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it May 5, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 5, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Jake’s Fireworks Inc. Announce Recall of Fireworks The aerial shells are fused, shaped, and labeled in a way that could cause consumers to unintentionally place them into the launch tube upside down, resulting… CPSC says to stop using it May 3, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 3, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Polaris Industries Announce Recall of Select Model Year 2004.5 and 2005 Sportsman and 2005 Model Year Scrambler ATVs Some 2004.5 and 2005 Model Year Sportsman and 2005 Model Year Scrambler 500 ATVs were assembled with possibly defective Electronic Control Modules (ECM), which… May 3, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 3, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, American Suzuki Motor Corp. Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles The fuel petcock inserts were made with incorrect material, that does not correctly bond the fuel tank and petcock insert, which could allow fuel leakage. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 29, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 29, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Heat & Glo Announce Recall of Gas Fireplaces Gas in the fireplace can accumulate prior to burner ignition. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 27, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 27, 2005The hazardFire or burns; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Bell & Gossett Announce Recall of Dual Unit Valves Burn injury from a hot water leak. Apr 27, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 27, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Sharp Electronics Corp. Announce Recall of Conventional Tube Televisions The power button can break, allowing objects to be inserted through the opening. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 21, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 21, 2005The hazardFire or burns; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC and Global Gift Industries Announce Recall of Martha Stewart Everyday Brand Flowerpot Candle Sets Sold Exclusively at Kmart These candles can have a high flame, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 20, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 20, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall of Hoover Self-Propelled Upright Vacuum Cleaners The recalled vacuums have defective on-off switches that can overheat the handle and toolholder areas of the vacuum, resulting in a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 14, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 14, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, American Honda Motor Co. Announce Recall of ATVs The steering rods can separate, causing the driver to lose steering control. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 14, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 14, 2005The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Baja Products Announce Recall of My First Crayon-Balls™ and My First Crayon-Ball™ Activity Sets Small crayon balls can break loose from the plastic base of the products. Apr 13, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 13, 2005The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. Announce Recall Reminder for ATVs Vibration from the engine and driveline during long periods of high rpm usage could cause the rear master cylinder reservoir to agitate, resulting in brake… CPSC says to stop using it Apr 13, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 13, 2005The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A. Announce Recall Reminder for Off-Road Motorcycles and ATVs The rear brake shoe material could separate due to improper adhesive curing, adversely affecting rear braking performance. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 13, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 13, 2005The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Sears Roebuck and Co. Announce Recall of Table Saw Rip Fences The rip fence - a metal guide that keeps material being sawed from shifting side to side as it passes through the cutting blade - can come loose. Apr 7, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 7, 2005The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, L.L. Bean Inc. Announce Recall of Director’s Chairs, Replacement Seats The wooden dowels in the fabric seats are too small and can break or slide out of the fabric sleeves; the fabric seat can tear from the wooden seat frame; and… CPSC says to stop using it Apr 6, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 6, 2005The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Hunter’s View Announce Recall of Safety Harnesses Sold with Tree Stands The harnesses could fail during use, resulting in consumers falling from tree stands and suffering serious injuries or death. Apr 5, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 5, 2005The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, DESA Heating Products and Scheu Manufacturing Co. Announce Recall of Propane Heaters The plastic ring on the heater’s regulator can crack, causing gas to leak out if the propane tank and heater regulator are turned on. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 5, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 5, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Southern Living At HOME Announce Recall of Tea Light Candles Some of these tea light candles from one production run can burn with a high flame, due to contamination. Apr 5, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 5, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Mr. Heater, Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Mr. Heater “Big Buddy/Tough Buddy” Propane Heaters The valve on the propane heaters can leak, posing a fire hazard, if an ignition source is present. Mar 31, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 31, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, TechnoBrands Inc. Announce Recall of Rope Candles The candle has a clamp that is used to extinguish the candle. Mar 31, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 31, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. and BRP US Inc. Announce Recall of DS650 ATVs The rear axle bearings may have not been sufficiently greased. Mar 29, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 29, 2005The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Nature’s Finest Announce Recall of Gel Candles The gel used in these candles can catch fire, creating a high flame. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 28, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 28, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, MGA Entertainment Inc. Announce Recall of Bratz™ Stylin’ Scooters™ The wheels of the scooter can break or become damaged, and users of the scooters can fall and suffer injuries. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 24, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 24, 2005The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of KitchenAid® Toasters An interruption of power to the toaster can cause the heating elements to unexpectedly self-start and could ignite any flammable items left on top of the unit,… CPSC says to stop using it Mar 24, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 24, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Arctic Cat Inc. Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) The fuel tank used on some all-terrain vehicles could develop a fuel leak. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 24, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 24, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Thomson Inc. Announce Recall of Portable DVD Player Batteries The battery can overheat and explode while recharging, posing a burn and fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 23, 2005announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 23, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, Hellenic Rug Imports Announce Recall of Flammable Rugs Certain rugs distributed from January 2003 through February 2004 fail to meet the federal mandatory standard for flammability under the Flammable Fabrics Act. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 22, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 22, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, American Suzuki Motor Corporation Announce Recall of 2004-2005 Vinson and 2005 KingQuad All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Water can enter the throttle lever case and freeze, causing the throttle lever to become stuck and fail to automatically return to the idle position when the… CPSC says to stop using it Mar 16, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 16, 2005The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Announce Recall of Kawasaki Prairie™ 700 ATVs The age recommendation warning label is missing. Mar 14, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 14, 2005The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Polaris Industries Announce Recall of “900 Fusion,” “900 RMK” and “900 Switchback” Snowmobiles The snowmobile wiring harness may be routed in a way that could disconnect the engine stop switch and the throttle safety switch connector. Mar 14, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 14, 2005The hazardFire or burns; Crash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Skylighter Inc. Announce Recall of Musical Flower Birthday Candleholders The center of the candle has an unexpected high flame and the plastic petals could ignite, resulting in melting and dripping plastic. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 14, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 14, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Applica Consumer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Black & Decker® Brand ProBlend® Blenders The blades can weaken or break during use, while making frozen beverages. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 11, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 11, 2005The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Lithonia Lighting Announce Recall of Indoor HID Light Fixture Cords The cord of the light fixture can drip plasticizer fluid onto the light fixture, which can degrade the acrylic reflector, causing it to crack and fall. Mar 11, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 11, 2005The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Montrail Inc. Announce Recall of Crampons; Products Used for Ice Climbing and Mountaineering The vertical rails at the front of these crampons can break, which could result in falls and injuries to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 11, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 11, 2005The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Bernat Yarn Announce Recall of “Fur Out” Yarn Fur Out yarn is flammable when used as the sole yarn in a garment. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 11, 2005announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 11, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, CF Roark Welding & Engineering Announce Recall of Bicycle Frames The frames on these bicycles can crack and fail during use, posing a risk of injury to riders. Mar 11, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 11, 2005The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Shaw Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Carpet Sold at Menards Stores Due to a manufacturing error, an uneven application of a latex pre-coat treatment containing a flame retardant was applied to the carpet backing. Mar 9, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 9, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, JVC Announce Recall to Repair Rear-Projection Televisions An internal electrical connection can cause electrical arcing, charring or smoking inside the television, which pose a fire risk to consumers. Mar 9, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 9, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Honeywell Sensing and Controls Announce Recall of Thermal Switches When these switches are used in fire or HVAC dampers and heat detectors, they could fail to operate, causing the damper not to close or causing the heat… Mar 8, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 8, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Lithonia Lighting Announce Recall of Indoor HID Light Fixtures A component in the light fixture can leak fluid, which can degrade the acrylic lenses and reflectors, causing them to crack and fall. Mar 8, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 8, 2005The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Hirschberg Schutz & Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Metal Charms The recalled metal charms contain high levels of lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning to young children. Mar 3, 2005announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 3, 2005The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, Ginger® Announce Recall of Bathroom Light Fixtures The glass shades can separate from the light fixture, posing a risk that a consumer could be cut by the broken glass if the shade were to fall and break. Mar 1, 2005announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 1, 2005The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA Announce Recall of ATVs On some units, the nut which secures the front upper suspension arm pivot bolt could come loose during vehicle use. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 28, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 28, 2005The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Whirlpool Corporation Announce Recall of Dishwashers An electrical defect within the dishwashers’ wash motor wiring poses a risk of the motor overheating and possibly catching fire. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 25, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 25, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Kmart Corp. Announce Recall of Martha Stewart Everyday Brand Birch Candle Set Sold Exclusively at Kmart The birch, surrounding the candles, may ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard. Feb 23, 2005announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 23, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

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