Home products: every recall, from CPSC

Home product recall CPSC, Cressi-Sub Announce Recall of SCUBA Buoyancy Compensators A slow leak from the shoulder exhaust caused by expansion of an internal cable housing could result in slow deflation. Feb 23, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 23, 2005The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Head USA Inc. Announce Recall of SCUBA Diving Computers The dive computers were improperly calibrated, resulting in incorrect calculations. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 22, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 22, 2005The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Target Corp. Announce Recall of Women’s Boots The heel on the boot can detach from the sole while in use, causing the consumer to fall. Feb 18, 2005announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 18, 2005The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, GE Announce Recall of Built-In Dishwashers These dishwashers have a connector that can short-circuit and overheat during normal use, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 18, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 18, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC and Gardener’s Supply Company are recalling the Rope Candle and Holder (34-911) The candle has a clamp (vise) that leads the end of the rope candle at the top. Feb 18, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 18, 2005The hazardFire or burns; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Cannondale Bicycle Corporation Announce Recall of Bicycle Suspension Seat Posts The seat posts may have been improperly manufactured, which could cause the seat post to fail prematurely. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 18, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 18, 2005The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Poisoning or chemicals; Crash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, GSI Commerce Solutions Announce Recall of Electric Scooters A knob can loosen and cause the handlebar to detach from the scooter. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 17, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 17, 2005The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Dollar General Corp. Announce Recall of Dive Sticks Children can fall or land on these upright dive sticks in shallow water and suffer impalement injuries. Feb 16, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 16, 2005The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, HIS International Announce Recall of Jumper Sets The paint on the buttons contains excessive lead levels, posing a lead poisoning hazard to young children. Feb 15, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 15, 2005The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Sea Gull Lighting Products Announce Recall of Ceiling Light Fixtures Due to a manufacturing defect in a component part, the light fixture could fall and strike a person beneath the light fixture. Feb 15, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 15, 2005The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Brave Products Announce Recall of Log Splitters The log splitter’s hydraulic cylinders can have defective rod retention, causing the seals to leak and the rods to detach. Feb 15, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 15, 2005The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, American Standard Companies Announce Recall of Gas-Electric Heating/Cooling Units A gas leak can occur if there is a crack in the gas valve body near the inlet pipe connection. Feb 11, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 11, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Multi-Task Tools An internal clip may become dislodged and, as a result, the clutch shoes could be projected from the clutch housing and strike consumers, posing the risk of… CPSC says to stop using it Feb 11, 2005announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 11, 2005The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, BISSELL Announce Recall to Repair Upright Carpet Cleaners The carpet cleaner’s metal upper handle can pose an electric shock hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 11, 2005announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 11, 2005The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, Arett Sales Corp. Announce Recall of Multi-Purpose Barbecue Lighters The lighters lack child-resistant mechanisms that meet federal safety standards. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 10, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 10, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Shimano American Corp. Announce Brake Inner Cable Recall The bicycle brake cable can detach during braking, causing the rider to lose control and fall. Feb 10, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 10, 2005The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Crash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Vernier Software & Technology Announce Recall of Go!™ Temp Temperature Sensors When connected to a computer, a static discharge to the sensor can cause the sensor to draw too much current from the computer, causing the sensor to get hot. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 9, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 9, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Bits and Pieces Announce Recall of Metallic Motion Lamps The lamp may shatter in use, causing a threat of serious injury from glass. Feb 9, 2005announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 9, 2005The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (“BRP”) Announce Recall of Snowmobiles Inappropriate clutch ring gear installed on some units. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 9, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 9, 2005The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Deb Shops Announce Recall of Decorative Candleholders The hook or handle of the candleholder can overheat and break, causing the lit candle to fall out and pose a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 8, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 8, 2005The hazardFire or burns; Falls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, H & M Announce Recall of Girls’ Sweaters with Faux Fur Trim The furry trim on the sweaters is dangerously flammable. Feb 4, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 4, 2005The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Once Upon a Family Announce Recall of Memory Trunks The lid can fall on a child who is looking or reaching inside, entrapping the child at the neck, which poses a risk of strangulation. Feb 3, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 3, 2005The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Country Home Products, Inc. Announce Recall to Repair DR®Leaf and Lawn Vacuum These leaf and lawn vacuums have a plastic elbow and blower exit adaptor that is connected to the top of the shredding chamber. Feb 1, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 1, 2005The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Rossignol, and Dynastar Announce Recall of Snowboard Bindings The baseplate of the binding can break, resulting in loss of control and possible fall and injury to the snowboarder. Feb 1, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 1, 2005The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Crash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Leiner Health Products Announce Recall of Multivitamins The vitamins, which contain iron that can cause serious injury or death if ingested by children, do not have child-resistant packaging, as required by the… Jan 28, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 28, 2005The hazardChoking or swallowing; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Commend Co. Ltd. Announce Recall of Dining Set Chairs The wooden chairs can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 26, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 26, 2005The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Lakewood Announce Recall of Oil-Filled Electric Heaters Welds can rupture, expelling hot oil, that can burn nearby consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 26, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 26, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Polk Audio Announce Recall of LSiW Powered Subwoofers Electrical components in the subwoofer can overheat and fail, resulting in electrical arcing and smoke. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 26, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 26, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Jumpking Inc.® Announce Recall of Trampolines, Enclosures Welds on the frame of these trampolines can break during use, resulting in falls and possible injuries. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 25, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 25, 2005The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Research Products Corp. Announce Recall of Electronic Air Cleaners The air cleaner’s plastic inner housing and filter are not flame-resistant. Jan 24, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 24, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Carlton Cards Retails, Inc. Announce Recall of Tealight Candle Holder During normal use, the decorative marshmallows or decorative campfire flames may catch fire. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 21, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 21, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. Announce Recall of Full Moon Lantern The lantern can overheat and melt or ignite, posing a burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 19, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 19, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Selle Royal/fi’zi:k Announce Recall of Bicycle Seats The plastic scuff guard underneath the front of the seat, which secures the seat rails, may crack or break, causing the rider to lose control and/or fall,… CPSC says to stop using it Jan 14, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 14, 2005The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Philips PC Peripherals Announce Recall of Hewlett-Packard Company L2035 Flat Panel Monitors A ground clip inside the back plastic panel of these monitors can be incorrectly installed, posing a risk of electrical shock to consumers. Jan 14, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 14, 2005The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Poundex Associates Corp. Announce Recall of Dining Chairs The welds on the chair’s rear legs can crack and break apart, posing a fall hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 13, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 13, 2005The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Emerson Tool Co. Announce Recall to Repair Wet/Dry Vacuums The air intake shield may be missing. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 13, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 13, 2005The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Announce Recall of Slow Cookers The handles on the base of the slow cookers can break, posing a risk of burns from hot food spilling onto consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 13, 2005announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 13, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, Flow International Announce Recall of Snowboard Bindings The pin used to secure the rear snaplock lever to the bindings can bend or break. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 13, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 13, 2005The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Climb High Inc. Announce Recall of Avalanche Transceivers The transceiver’s plastic casing could crack, causing a malfunction, if water were to enter the unit. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 13, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 13, 2005The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Club Car Inc. Announce Recall to Repair DS Golf Cars, Hospitality, Utility & Transport Vehicles and Rough Terrain Vehicles Microscopic cracks in the brake equalizer rods on certain vehicles may cause the rods to fatigue and fail prematurely in continuous use. Jan 13, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 13, 2005The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Sauder Woodworking Co. Announce Recall of Mini Spot-light Bulbs in Furniture Hutches Sold At Office Depot Stores Some of the bulbs have imploded or broken apart within the first several minutes after they are first illuminated. Jan 13, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 13, 2005The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, SHURflo Announce Recall to Repair Backpack Sprayers The power plug can corrode after extensive exposure to water and corrosive chemicals, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 11, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 11, 2005The hazardFire or burns; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Royal Appliance Announce Recall of Sweeper Vac™ The vacuum’s rotor can lock and overheat during use, causing a smoke and fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 4, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 4, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Robertshaw Controls Company Announce Recall of Certain Models of 7000 Series Gas Control Valves Fire hazard. Dec 22, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 22, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Crosman Corporation Announce Recall of Air Pistols The air pistols’ safety might move from the engaged or “safe” position to the disengaged or “fire” position when the trigger is pulled once or more and then… CPSC says to stop using it Dec 22, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 22, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, AnnounceGE Security Inc. Retrofit/Recall of Smoke Detector Systems The smoke alarms can fail to activate during a fire or emergency, if installed in combination with certain control panels. Dec 22, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 22, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, First Team Inc. Announce Recall of Basketball Hoops The bolt attaching the arm to the vertical post can break, causing the backboard to fall and injure someone standing below. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 14, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 14, 2004The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Psion Teklogix Corp. Announce Recall of AC Power Adapters The adapters can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 14, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 14, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

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