Home products: every recall, from CPSC

Home product recall CPSC, Zippo Announce Recall of Multi-Purpose Utility Lighters The utility lighters may spill fuel from the nozzle when first used, causing a potential fire hazard, through a secondary source of ignition. Oct 20, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 20, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Chris Arlotta Enterprises Ltd. Announce Recall of Mattress Pads These mattress pads fail to meet the federal mandatory standard for flammability, under the Flammable Fabrics Act. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 20, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 20, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Avanti Products Inc. Announce Recall of Water Dispensers The hot water faucet on these units has a child-resistant safety feature to prevent young children from accessing the hot water. Oct 19, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 19, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Sky High International Announce Recall of Care Bears Lunch Kits Sold at Kohl’s Department Stores The pull-up drinking spout can detach from the bottle, posing a choking hazard to young children. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 15, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 15, 2004The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Giant Bicycle Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles The front brake mounting tabs can break, causing the brakes to fail and the rider to lose control of the bicycle. Oct 13, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 13, 2004The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. Announce Recall of Work Boots The protective toe cap on the boots may not provide sufficient impact and compression protection. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 13, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 13, 2004The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Little Giant Pump Co. Announce Recall of Cooler Pumps The motor caps on the cooler pumps are not made with flame-retardant material and an internal electrical failure can ignite the cap, posing a fire hazard to… CPSC says to stop using it Oct 13, 2004announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 13, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, Teng Fei Trading Inc. Announce Recall of Energy Saving Light Bulbs The base of the bulb is not flame-retardant, as required in the voluntary standard for this type of bulb. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 12, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 12, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Chicago Wholesale & Imports Inc. 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. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 12, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 12, 2004The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Dell Inc. Announce Recall of AC Adapters for Notebook Computers The adapters can overheat, posing a risk of fire and electrical shock hazards to consumers. Oct 8, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 8, 2004The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, New York Zion Trading Corp. Announce Recall of Electric Fans The wiring is undersized and the power plug is not polarized, creating fire and shock hazards. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 6, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 6, 2004The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Runtal North America Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Runtal Sundance Towel Radiators The towel rack may overheat and rupture when overloaded with towels, releasing heated fluid, which could result in a burn injury. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 5, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 5, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Announce Recall of Snowmobiles The starter ring gear may crack, causing fragmentation and debris, which may act as a projectile at high speeds. Oct 1, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 1, 2004The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Announce Recall of Snowmobiles The throttle lever could become stuck, leading to loss of speed control and possible collision. Oct 1, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 1, 2004The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Goodman Company, L.P. Announce Recall of Amana, Trane, and American Standard Brand Package Terminal Air Conditioners/Heat Pumps Fire hazard, resulting from this chain of events: filter becomes clogged due to lack of maintenance, severely restricting airflow and resulting in elevated… Sep 30, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 30, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles Firms agree to stop importation until hazard is eliminated The handlebar may loosen and turn unexpectedly, which can cause the rider to lose control and fall. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 29, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 29, 2004The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Full Speed Ahead Announce Recall of Scatto Bicycle Wheel Quick Releases Firms agree to stop importation until hazard is eliminated An internal part in the lever mechanism can break, reducing clamping effectiveness and rendering the unit inoperable, potentially causing a bicyclist to fall. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 29, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 29, 2004The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Sauder Woodworking Co. Announce Recall of TV/VCR Carts Firms agree to stop importation until hazard is eliminated The carts can tip over and the television can fall off, posing a risk of serious injury or death if the TV and cart fall on a child. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 28, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 28, 2004The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Polaris Industries Announce Recall of ATVs The throttle cable may bind when the handlebars are turned full left or full right, resulting in an increase in engine speed and unintended vehicle… Sep 27, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 27, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, IKEA Home Furnishings Announce Recall of Glass-Door Wall Cabinets Firms agree to stop importation until hazard is eliminated Some of these glass-door wall cabinets have the wrong sized screws for the safety bracket, which can result in the cabinet not being properly secured to the… Sep 24, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 24, 2004The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Performance Inc. and Supergo Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Handlebars The handlebars can develop cracks that may not be visible, which can cause the handlebar to break without warning, resulting in serious injury or death. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 22, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 22, 2004The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Eddie Bauer Announce Recall of Ebtek Brand Backpacks with Stools The stool could collapse and cause the person using the stool to fall. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 22, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 22, 2004The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., and Deere & Company Announce Recall of ATVs Front brake hose can be pulled out of its retaining brackets on either side of the ATV by foreign objects. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 22, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 22, 2004The hazardElectric shock; Poisoning or chemicals; Crash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Gruga U.S.A. Announce Recall to Repair Office Chairs Sold At Staples Stores The legs on the base of the chair can break, posing a risk of injury to the user. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 21, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 21, 2004The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Wild Country Ltd. Announce Recall of Helium Carabiners The carabiner gate may come open under a heavy load, which will significantly reduce the strength of the carabiner. Sep 21, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 21, 2004The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, IMI Cornelius Announce Recall to Repair Frozen Carbonate Drink Dispensers The motor drive can overheat and cause the liquid contents to become hot. Sep 17, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 17, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Arctic Cat Inc. Announce Recall of Certain 2004 Snowmobiles The red plastic skis used on certain 2004 Firecat and Sabercat snowmobiles could crack or break as a result of off-season exposure to ultraviolet sunlight. Sep 16, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 16, 2004The hazardFire or burns; Poisoning or chemicals; Crash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, NCR Corp. Announce Recall of NCR Universal Inkjet Refill Kits The product does not have required child-resistant packaging or required warning labels. Sep 15, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 15, 2004The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Polaris Industries Announce Recall of ATVs The front brake lines can crack and leak brake fluid, possibly resulting in loss of braking capability. Sep 14, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 14, 2004The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Suzuki Announce Recall of Four-Wheel Drive Eiger ATVs Mislocated welds securing the upper front suspension arm mounting brackets to the frame. Sep 9, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 9, 2004The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Lexmark International Inc. Announce Recall of Laser Printers These printers can short-circuit, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 7, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 7, 2004The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Electric Scooters Improper wiring can cause a short circuit, posing a fire hazard in the scooter. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 2, 2004announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 2, 2004The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, IBM Announce Recall of AC Adapters for Notebook Computers The adapters can overheat, cause damage to the circuit board and melt through the housing, which poses a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers. Sep 2, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 2, 2004The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Halcyon Manufacturing Announce Recall of SCUBA BC Inflators The SCUBA BC bladder can have a slow leak because of imperfections within the machining of the stainless air barrel of their inflators. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 2, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 2, 2004The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Pelagic Pressure Systems Announce Recall of SCUBA BC Inflators Inflator buttons can stick, which can cause uncontrolled inflation of the BC. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 2, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 2, 2004The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Aviva Sports Announce Recall to Repair Astroslide Water Slides These water slides have an excessive length of rope attached to the safety mat, that presents a risk of entanglement in the water. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 31, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 31, 2004The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, BMW Announce Recall of SlideCarver Scooters The front column of the scooter does not meet impact resistance standards. Aug 27, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 27, 2004The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, GE Announce Recall of Ranges and Wall Ovens The ranges and wall ovens have faulty wiring, which can melt and cause the oven to short circuit. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 26, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 26, 2004The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Cooking Products All of the appliances use faulty wiring, which can overheat, melt through the insulation and cause a short circuit. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 26, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 26, 2004The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Apple Announce Recall of PowerBook Computer Batteries An internal short can cause the battery cells to overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 19, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 19, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Seventh Avenue Inc. Announce Recall of Kitchen Krumblers Candle The dried apples and cinnamon in the candle can ignite, causing a flare up and breaking the glass, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 18, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 18, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, American Signature Announce Recall of Dinette Chairs The stretch bar, which connects to the chair’s legs, can detach during normal use, causing the user to fall and suffer injuries. Aug 18, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 18, 2004The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Belkin Corp. Announce Recall of Rackmount Uninterruptible Power Supplies The UPS outputs were wired incorrectly, creating a reverse polarity configuration and a potential electrical shock hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 17, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 17, 2004The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Vaxcel International Co. Ltd. Announce Second Recall of Ceiling Fans These ceiling fans were assembled without the proper wire insulation sleeving, which could result in exposed wiring. Aug 13, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 13, 2004The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, PJ Sleep Shop Announce Recall to Repair Bunk Beds These bunk beds have gaps between parts of the upper bunk end structure that violate the federal safety standard, because they pose entrapment or strangulation… CPSC says to stop using it Aug 11, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 11, 2004The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, OTT-LITE Technology Announce Recall of “10,000 Lux Light Box” That Simulates Natural Sunlight Overheating around the socket (where the bulb fits into the light box) can result in melted plastic and smoke, posing a possible fire and burn hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 11, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 11, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, The Holmes Group Inc. Announce Recall of Slow Cookers The handles on the base of the slow cookers can break, posing a risk of burns from hot contents spilling onto consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 5, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 5, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Select Brands Inc. Announce Recall of Corningware Slow Cookers The heating element can drop to the bottom of the unit and melt through the plastic outer shell, posing burn and fire hazards. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 5, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 5, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

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