Home products: every recall, from CPSC

Home product recall CPSC, Osram Sylvania Products Inc. Announce Recall of Decorative Light Bulbs The glass bulb can separate from its base and break during use. Aug 4, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 4, 2004The hazardFire or burns; Cuts, impacts or projectiles; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Vornado Air Circulation Systems Announce Recall of Portable Electric Heaters A faulty electrical connection can cause the heater to overheat and stop working, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 3, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 3, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Matsushita Electric Corporation of America Announce Recall of Combination TV/VCRs The TV/VCR cabinets can break when lifted by the ventilation holes in the top rear of the cabinet, permitting the TV/VCR to fall and injure hands and feet. Jul 30, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 30, 2004The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, The W.E. Bassett Company Announce Recall Eyelash Curlers The plastic handles can detach and cause consumers to lose their grip, resulting in injuries to the eyes and face. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 29, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 29, 2004The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Geartec/Mackarl Announce Recall of Bicycle Helmets The helmets may not meet CPSC safety regulations for helmets, which poses a risk of a rider sustaining a serious head injury if he/she falls from a bicycle. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 29, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 29, 2004The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Friedrich Air Conditioning Co. Announce Recall to Repair Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners The rotary dial switch on these units can be positioned between the high and low speed fan setting. Jul 27, 2004announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 27, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, Classic Concepts and Pottery Barn Announce Recall of Flammable Rugs The recalled rugs violate the federal Flammable Fabrics Act and could ignite, presenting a risk of burn injuries. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 23, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 23, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Kmart Corporation Announce Recall of Pool Pump Water Guns The cone-shaped nozzle can unexpectedly come off the water gun and be propelled, causing injury. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 21, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 21, 2004The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Shivvers Manufacturing Announce Recall of Blower Blades for the Jazee and Jazee One Grass Collection Systems The ends of the blades on these Country Clipper riding mowers can break off and become projectiles, leaving the mower deck at a high rate of speed. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 21, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 21, 2004The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Jumpking Inc. Announce Recall of Chrome Dumbbells Because they do not fit together properly, the weights can fall off the handles of these dumbbells and strike the user. Jul 20, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 20, 2004The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Simplicity Manufacturing Inc., Announce Recall to Repair Lawn Tractors and Riding Mowers A safety switch under the seat of these lawn tractors and riding mowers is designed to stop the mower blade turning within 5 seconds of the operator leaving… Jul 20, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 20, 2004The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, BSH Home Appliances Corp. Announce Recall to Repair Range Hoods These range hoods could have the blower motor installed with a screw that might penetrate the motor housing, posing an electric shock hazard to consumers. Jul 20, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 20, 2004The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Marshall Field’s Announce Recall of Fire Pit Spark Screen The fire pit spark screen can catch fire when it comes into direct contact with a flame, posing a burn and fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 16, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 16, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Snow Peak USA, Inc., Announce Recall of Gas Camping Stoves to Replace Pumps Plastic parts in the pump connected to the camping stove can crack or become dislodged. Jul 15, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 15, 2004The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Jo-Ann Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Bamboo Torches The plastic oil canister can melt when the torch is in use, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 15, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 15, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Tristar Products Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Pressure Washers These electric pressure washers do not have a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) on the power cord, which poses a serious electrocution hazard if the unit… CPSC says to stop using it Jul 15, 2004announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 15, 2004The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, Georgia Boot Announce Recall of Steel Toe Boots The boots may have been mislabeled to indicate that they are resistant to electrical current, which is incorrect. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 14, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 14, 2004The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, NETGEAR Inc. Announce Recall of Wall Plug Ethernet Bridges The plastic housing on these units can detach, posing a shock hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 14, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 14, 2004The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Elkay Manufacturing Co. Announce Recall of Bottled Water Coolers These electric water coolers can overheat and present a fire hazard. Jul 13, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 13, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc. Announce Recall of Tree Stands If the strap mounting bracket loosens or rotates, the strap hook can release, causing the tree stand to detach from the tree. Jul 6, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 6, 2004The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Announce Recall of Ratchet Winch Kits, Sold as Accessory for Snowmobiles When the ratchet winch, or hook, is under tension, it can detach and be projected, posing a risk of serious injury or death to user or bystander. Jul 6, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 6, 2004The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Euroflex Americas Inc., and QVC Announce Recall of Steam Cleaners Some of the attachments are missing an “O” ring in the handle, allowing hot steam and water to escape, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Jul 6, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 6, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Dell Inc. Announce Recall of Power Adapters for Notebook Computers Using power cords not intended for these adapters can pose a shock hazard. Jul 1, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 1, 2004The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Echo Inc. Announce Recall of Gas-Powered Hand Tools The fuel lines on these tools can develop an “alligator surface” appearance, which could develop into a condition that will allow leakage of gasoline and fuel… CPSC says to stop using it Jun 29, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 29, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, American Promotional Events Inc. Announce Recall of Fireworks These fireworks could have a defective fuse that can fail to ignite the device. Jun 25, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 25, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Verizon Wireless Announce Recall of Counterfeit Cell Phone Batteries Some LG-branded TM-510 batteries may be counterfeit and susceptible to overcharging, especially if used with a non-LG charger. Jun 24, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 24, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Ames True Temper Re-Announce Recall of Wheelbarrows - Company Offering Gardening Tool Gift to Consumers with Repair The plastic wheel assemblies on these wheelbarrows can break when the tires are being inflated. Jun 23, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 23, 2004The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, GapKids Announce Recall of Girls’ Straw Cowboy Hats The straw hat is constructed using a thin wire within a seam. Jun 17, 2004announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 17, 2004The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, Linn Inc. Announce Recall of Power Amplifiers for Sound Systems The amplifier’s capacitors can overheat, blow a fuse, and damage the products to which they are connected, presenting a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 16, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 16, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Carrier Commercial Refrigeration, Inc. Announce Recall of Grocery Frozen Food Case Heaters Moisture building up pressure inside the defrost heater can cause it to forcefully eject from the frozen food case, possibly injuring bystanders. Jun 16, 2004announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 16, 2004The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, Huffy Bicycle Company Announce Recall of “Cranbrook” Bicycles Sold at Wal-Mart The handlebar could unexpectedly loosen, causing the rider to lose control of bicycle. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 16, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 16, 2004The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Announce Recall of Slow Cookers The heating element can drop to the bottom of the slow cooker and melt through the plastic outer shell, posing a burn hazard to users. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 15, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 15, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Associated Electrics Inc. Announce Recall of Battery Chargers for Radio Control Race Cars A defective fuse and program error in the charger can cause the battery packs being charged to overheat and explode, posing a risk of serious injury to… CPSC says to stop using it Jun 15, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 15, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Basler Electric Co. and Lutron Electronics Announce Recall of Power Supply Units The power supply, if overloaded, can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Jun 15, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 15, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Allen Organ Company Announce Recall of Wooden Organ Bench The wooden bench may collapse because not enough glue was used during assembly. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 14, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 14, 2004The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, SMC and Home Depot Announce Recall of Oscillating Fans The electric power cord can be damaged by the oscillation motion of the fan. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 10, 2004announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 10, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, First Samco Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Gun Holsters A plastic or leather strap on the gun holster can catch the trigger of the gun when inserted into the holster, causing the gun to unintentionally discharge,… CPSC says to stop using it Jun 9, 2004announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 9, 2004The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, Targus Announce Recall of International Plug Adapters The adapters may have an electrical wiring problem, posing a shock and fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 8, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 8, 2004The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Dynamic Cooking Systems Announce Recall of Self-Cleaning Wall Ovens When the oven is in the self-cleaning mode, the oven’s exterior door temperature exceeds the allowable surface temperature limits under the industry voluntary… Jun 8, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 8, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Sportcraft Announce Recall of Tredex Treadmills The treadmill’s circuitry can overheat, causing it to unexpectedly accelerate during use. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 4, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 4, 2004The hazardFire or burns; Falls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Marukyo USA Announce Recall of Hair Dryers These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device, to prevent electrocution, if the hair dryer falls into water. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 3, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 3, 2004The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Electrolux Home Products Announce Recall of Air Conditioning/Heating Units The heating coil in the units can be damaged during assembly, causing an electrical short and overheating, which poses a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 3, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 3, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Front Porch Classics Announce Recall of “Old Century Dread Pirate™” Coffee Table Games The surface coating and the metal in the ships contain lead and pose a risk of lead poisoning to young children. May 27, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 27, 2004The hazardChoking or swallowing; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Pier 1 Imports Announce Recall of Tea Light Candleholders The beads on these tea light candleholders can catch fire during use. CPSC says to stop using it May 27, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 27, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Turbo Power Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Hand-held Hair Dryers These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution, if the hair dryer falls into water. May 27, 2004announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 27, 2004The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, A. O. Smith Co. Announce Recall of Spas The motor in the circulating pump can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it May 27, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 27, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Oki Data Announce Recall of Fax Machines The fax machines may incur a mechanical malfunction, posing a shock hazard to users. CPSC says to stop using it May 26, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 26, 2004The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, The Fondue Factory LLC Announce Recall to Replace Glass Stands on Fondue Sets The top piece of glass that supports the fondue pot can shatter, posing a burn and laceration hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it May 25, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 25, 2004The hazardFire or burns; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

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