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Home product recall Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. is Recalling 2005 Model Off-highway Motorcycles On some units, the rear shock absorber may have been assembled with an incorrect o-ring, allowing fluid to leak from the shock. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 10, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 10, 2004The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, American Suzuki Motor Corporation Announce Recall of 2005 DR-Z110K5 Off-Road Motorcycles The rear shock absorber may have been assembled with an incorrect o-ring, allowing fluid to leak from the shock absorber. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 10, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 10, 2004The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, SCUBAPRO Announce Recall of Converter Kit An insufficient bond may cause a break in the converter coupling, which could impact the diver’s ability to control buoyancy. Dec 9, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 9, 2004The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Technical Consumer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Fluorescent Light Bulbs The bulbs can overheat and spark, posing a burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 8, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 8, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, American Suzuki Motor Corporation Announce Recall of 2004 & 2005 Eiger™ and Vinson® ATVs Recalled ATVs were assembled with an incorrectly sized mounting bolt under the fuel tank. Dec 7, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 7, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Polaris Industries Announce Recall of 900 Fusion, 900 RMK Snowmobiles The fuel connections between the fuel line and the fuel pump and fuel filter can leak. Dec 7, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 7, 2004The hazardFire or burns; Crash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Scag Power Equipment Announce Recall of Tiger Cub Lawn Tractors Fuel can leak out of the carburetor, posing a risk of fire and burn injuries. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 6, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 6, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Electrolux Home Products Inc. Announce Recall of Husqvarna Lawn Tractors These lawn tractors can develop abrasions on the fuel tank because of the fuel line clamp’s location. Dec 6, 2004announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 6, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Skil® Table Saws The blade drive mechanism may loosen or the motor can separate from the tool. Dec 6, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 6, 2004The hazardCuts, impacts or projectiles; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Exmark Announce Recall of Lazer Z Zero Turn Radius Riding Lawn Mowers Due to the location of the fuel line on the Lazer Z EFI riding mowers, a hole can develop, resulting in a fuel leak that could present a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 6, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 6, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, LG Sourcing and Lowe’s Announce Recall of GardenPlus Industrial Garden Carts Over-inflation of the tires can break the metal tire rim, causing users and bystanders to be struck with pieces of metal. Dec 5, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 5, 2004The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Target Corp. Announce Recall of Suede Sandals The sole of the sandal can become slippery, causing the consumer to fall and receive bodily injury. Dec 2, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 2, 2004The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Classic Sport Companies Inc. Announce Recall of Table Soccer Games The lighting structures may spark if the tube lights are not properly installed, posing a fire hazard. Nov 30, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 30, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Procter & Gamble Announce Recall of Sweep+Vac Battery-Operated Vacuum Cleaner by Swiffer In some cases, when the vacuum cleaner is left in the “on” position, the rotor can lock up and cause the unit to overheat. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 26, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 26, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Deere & Company Announce Recall of Riding Mowers The fuel tanks can crack and leak fuel, presenting a potential for fire or burn injuries. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 24, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 24, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Fitness Quest Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Ab Lounge™ Exercise Products When opening or folding up these exercise machines, consumers can catch their fingers in the hinges. Nov 23, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 23, 2004The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Lakewood Announce Recall of Fan-Forced Mini-Personal Heaters Fire hazard if an electrical failure leads to overheating and melting of plastic parts. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 23, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 23, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Kubota Announce Recall of Utility Vehicles The front hood of the RTV900 utility vehicle can come off during operation, striking the driver or passenger and causing serious personal injury. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 19, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 19, 2004The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Byer of Maine Announce Recall to Exchange TriLite Stools The legs of the stool can bend and the stools may collapse, when used on smooth hard floor surfaces. Nov 19, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 19, 2004The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Emerson Motor Co. Announce Recall of 3.7-Inch Stators Under locked condition, it can become overheated and present a potential fire/shock hazard to consumers. Nov 19, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 19, 2004The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Midwest and GE Announce Recall of Meter Load Centers Some of these products were sold with loose internal bolt connections, which could result in excessive heat or fire. Nov 19, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 19, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Chicago Imports Announce Recall of Electric Pictures These pictures have inadequate construction, incorrect wiring, and use flammable materials, all of which pose fire and electric shock hazards to consumers. Nov 18, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 18, 2004The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall of Jenn-Air Gas Cooktops The recalled cooktops have switches located too close to the gas tubing leading to the grill burner. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 17, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 17, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Country Home Products, Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Cordless Electric Lawnmowers These lawnmowers contain an electronic switch in their handlebar. Nov 17, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 17, 2004The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Ocean Management Systems Announce Recall of SCUBA Manifolds Undersized o-rings installed on the cross bar can cause a loss of breathing air from the SCUBA cylinder, presenting a risk of drowning. Nov 17, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 17, 2004The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, The Nautilus Group Announce Recall to Repair Bowflex Power Pro and Ultimate Fitness Machines The seat pin on the Power Pro with “Lat Tower” and Ultimate models can break or become disengaged, allowing the seat to move suddenly. Nov 16, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 16, 2004The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, RMM Corporation Announce Recall of BLACK CAT® Electric Pressure Washers The electric motor in the pressure washer can overheat and melt the housing, possibly igniting nearby flammable materials or exposing live electrical parts. Nov 15, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 15, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Abrasive Cut-Off Wheels These abrasive cut-off wheels do not have correct speed rating labels. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 15, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 15, 2004The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, York International Announce Recall of Gas Furnaces These furnaces can overheat, causing heat-exchanger cracking, burn-through and, in extreme cases, furnace wrapper burn-through. Nov 15, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 15, 2004The hazardFire or burns; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, CFM Corporation Announce Recall to Repair Vermont Castings Five-Burner Barbeque Grills Gas leak and fire hazard. Nov 10, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 10, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Stack-On Products Co., Inc. Announce Recall of Stack-On Strong Box Safes These safes can be opened without the use of a combination by jiggling with the door knob. Nov 10, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 10, 2004The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, General Binding Corp. Announce Recall of Pouch Laminators Improper wiring at the heating coil could cause the pouch laminators to overheat and become a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 9, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 9, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Aloha Housewares Inc. Announce Voluntary Recall of Radiant Heaters Recessed thermal protector may cause a fire hazard if heater is left on, while covered by a blanket or similar item. Nov 9, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 9, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Bilt-Safe Technologies Announce Recall of Electric Blankets When the temperature controller on the blanket is reset multiple times or the blanket is folded or covered with additional blankets, the blanket can overheat. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 9, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 9, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Black Diamond Equipment Announce Recall of Headlamp Batteries The headlamp battery may overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard to users. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 9, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 9, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Deere & Company Announce Recall of Gator HPX Utility Vehicles Loss of brake system pressure can decrease the effectiveness of the brakes. Nov 9, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 9, 2004The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Answer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Suspension Forks The top of the Manitou bicycle suspension fork, when fully compressed, may contact the front tire, resulting in a loss of control of the bicycle and presenting… CPSC says to stop using it Nov 8, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 8, 2004The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Crash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Cannondale Bicycle Corp. Announce Recall of Certain Quick-Release Handlebar Bags The plastic, handlebar-mounted, quick-release bags can fall off the bicycle while it is being ridden, causing the rider to crash. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 5, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 5, 2004The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Crash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Valvoline Announce Recall of Brake Cleaner and Brake Parts Cleaner The affected aerosol cans contain a defective spray valve that might stick when depressed, possibly emptying the can’s flammable contents. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 4, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 4, 2004The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Cordelia Lighting Announce Recall of Hampton Bay® Light Fixtures Sold at Expo Design Centers The decorative metal rings on the ends of the lamp fixtures can detach. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 4, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 4, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, adidas America Inc. Announce Recall of Basketball Shoes A portion of the sole of the heel can separate or tear during use, which can result in injuries. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 3, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 3, 2004The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Schneider Electric North American Division Announce Recall of AFCIs An AFCI is an electrical circuit protection device (circuit breaker) that detects electrical arcs from cracked, broken or damaged electrical insulation and… Nov 3, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 3, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Quality Bicycle Products Announce Recall of Bicycle Forks The steering tube on the bicycle fork can crack or break, causing a sudden loss of steering control and causing a fall hazard to bicyclists. Nov 2, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 2, 2004The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Crash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Robertshaw Controls Company Announce Recall of TS-11 Thermal Safety Control Gas Valves If the pilot light goes out, the gas valve can stick in an open position, permitting gas to continue to flow. Nov 1, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 1, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Kyocera Wireless Corp. Announce Recall of Cell Phone Batteries Some of the cell phone batteries supplied by the battery manufacturer may be counterfeit. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 28, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 28, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Rio Brands Announce Recall of Folding Lawn Chairs Sold at Wal-Mart The chair arms can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 26, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 26, 2004The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Nexgrill Industries Announce Recall of Gas Grills to Replace Gas Pressure Regulator (On/Off Gauge) As consumers adjust the gas pressure regulator (on/off gauge) leading to the propane cylinder, the label on the valve can become positioned in such a manner… Oct 21, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 21, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Polaris Industries Announce Recall of RANGER 4x4 Utility Vehicles The lower steering shaft assembly may have a missing or misplaced weld that connects the steering wheel to the steering gear box assembly. Oct 21, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 21, 2004The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

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