Home products: every recall, from CPSC

Home product recall CPSC, LB International Inc. Announce Recall of Fold-Away Ladders Sold by Hammacher Schlemmer A rung on these aluminum, multi-purpose ladders can release or the side rail can bend unexpectedly. May 24, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 24, 2004The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Great Gifts Inc. Announce Recall of Snowmen Holiday Lamps These electric holiday lamps have undersized wiring, no strain relief on the electric cords, and the molded plastic enclosure is flammable. CPSC says to stop using it May 19, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 19, 2004The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Avon Products Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Snowman Nightlight Diffuser The scented oil can drip, causing the nightlight base to crack or break, exposing electrical wire or metal parts inside the nightlight, thus causing a… May 19, 2004announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 19, 2004The hazardCuts, impacts or projectiles; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC and CESSO, LLC Announce Recall of Tree Stand Components If the “Tree Lounge” is subjected to significant impact from a heavy load, a tube on the leveler can crack. May 18, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 18, 2004The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Kmart Corp. Announce Recall of Martha Stewart Everyday® Safety Matches These matches may ignite upon impact, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it May 18, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 18, 2004The hazardFire or burns; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Genan Import Inc. Announce Recall of Kinetic Lighting Pictures These pictures have inadequate construction, incorrect wiring, and use flammable materials, all of which pose fire and electric shock hazards to consumers. May 18, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 18, 2004The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Coaster Co. of America Announce Recall of Bunk Beds A gap between the step of the built-in ladder and the top bunk allows enough room for a child’s body to slip through but will not allow for a child’s head to… CPSC says to stop using it May 13, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 13, 2004The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, E & B Giftware LLC Announce Recall of Universal Electric Outlet Adaptor Plugs Multiple metal plugs can be extended from the product at one time. CPSC says to stop using it May 11, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 11, 2004The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Shaw Industries Announce Recall of Flammable Carpet Due to a manufacturing error that over-treated the carpet with a “soil-resist” application, the carpet could readily ignite, presenting a serious risk of burn… May 6, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 6, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Casio Inc. Announce Recall of Piano Benches The screws and bracket assemblies attaching the legs to the bench can weaken and detach, causing the bench seat to collapse during normal use. CPSC says to stop using it May 5, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 5, 2004The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Fluke Corp. Announce Recall of Electrical Testing Components The leads, which are used to connect probes to handheld digital multimeters when testing for the presence and amount of voltage present in electrical… CPSC says to stop using it May 3, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 3, 2004The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, L&N Sales and Marketing Announce Recall of Cordless Sweepers Sold on QVC The sweeper can overheat, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 29, 2004announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 29, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, CFM Corporation Announce Recall of Fireplace Remote Receivers The circuit board can overheat and catch fire, posing a burn and fire hazard. Apr 28, 2004announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 28, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, White-Rodgers Announce Recall of LP and Convertible Gas Water Heater Temperature Controls The gas water heater controls can gradually open instead of snapping open to full flow, which can cause soot to build up on the water heater burner, presenting… Apr 28, 2004announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 28, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, Trojan Technologies Announce Recall of Residential Water Disinfection Systems Some of the lamp pins used in these disinfection systems are improperly soldered, and can cause the units to overheat, posing a fire hazard. Apr 28, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 28, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Ashley Furniture Industries Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Bunk Beds There are gaps between parts of the bunk bed that violate federal safety standards and can be entrapment or strangulation hazards to children. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 22, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 22, 2004The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Hamilton Beach Announce Recall of Espresso/Cappuccino Makers The steam tube inside the espresso/cappuccino maker can burst under pressure, presenting a risk of injury to consumers. Apr 22, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 22, 2004The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Virgo Enterprises Announce Recall of Hair Dryers These hair dryers do not have an immersion protection device or ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) on the power cord, which poses a serious electrocution… CPSC says to stop using it Apr 21, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 21, 2004The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, American Standard Companies Announce Recall of Trane and American Standard Accessory Electric Heaters Overheating of the wiring in the accessory heater can lead to wall thermostat fires. Apr 20, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 20, 2004The hazardFire or burns; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers The muffler’s retaining bolts can allow the muffler to come loose from the engine while the hedge trimmer is in operation. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 15, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 15, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Ethan Allen Announce Recall of Bunk Beds A metal “j” hook on the guardrails can become dislodged, allowing the guardrail to slide or move out of position. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 13, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 13, 2004The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Deere & Company Announce Recall of Compact Utility Tractors Some of the steel bolts used to secure Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) to the tractor’s real axle can shear off, decreasing the strength of the ROPS and… CPSC says to stop using it Apr 9, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 9, 2004The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, H&M Announce Recall of Promotional Water Bottles The pull-up black plastic drinking spout can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Apr 6, 2004announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 6, 2004The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, Valley Dynamo Announce Recall of Air Hockey Tables The blower motor, located under the table, has an opening large enough for a child’s finger, posing a laceration hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 2, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 2, 2004The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Pacific Cycle Inc. Announce Recall of Mongoose 20-Inch Mountain Bicycles The rear shock absorber allows the aluminum dual-suspension frame to flex severely, causing the frame to become unstable and break, posing the risk of injury… CPSC says to stop using it Apr 2, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 2, 2004The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

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 29, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 29, 2004The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Fedders Corporation Announce Recall to Repair Window Air Conditioners with Electric Heat If the outside fan blade becomes blocked, when operating in the heating mode, this unit could present a fire hazard. Mar 25, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 25, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Murray Inc. Announce Recall of Lawn Tractors The fuel tank can develop cracks, allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 23, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 23, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Murray Inc. Announce Recall of Lawn Mowers and Lawn Tractors Plastic components on these lawn mowers and lawn tractors can crack, if they are struck by an object thrown from the blade. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 23, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 23, 2004The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Bath & Body Works Announce Recall of Votive Candles These votive candles can burn with a high flame or irregular flame posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 18, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 18, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Salton, Inc. Announce Recall of Timex Outdoor Appliance Timers The Timex timers have reverse polarity in the wiring, which allows current to flow to the attached appliance when the timer is turned off. Mar 17, 2004announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 17, 2004The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, Lakewood Announce Recall of Electric Heaters Electrical connections inside of the heater can become loose. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 17, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 17, 2004The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Brass Light Gallery Announce Recall of Wall Sconces The tie-downs, which secure the electrical wires to the mounting bracket, may come loose, causing the wire to touch the bulb and pose a fire hazard to… Mar 17, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 17, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, APA Marketing Inc. Announce Recall of Home Entertainment Wall Units The control box for the touch dimmer lighting mechanism can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Mar 17, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 17, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Palliser Furniture Ltd. Announce Recall of “Poof” Chairs A metal rod can protrude through the fabric and its sharp edges could cause scratches or cuts. Mar 17, 2004announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 17, 2004The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, Char-Broil® Announce Recall of Gas Grills to Replace Temperature Gauges If moisture gets inside the temperature gauge, the glass cover on the gauge can break, posing a risk of injury to people nearby. Mar 10, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 10, 2004The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Harbor Freight Tools Announce Recall of Heavy Duty Portable Industrial Cord Reel Electric shock or fire possible because the internal grounding conductor may not be properly secured to the receptacle. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 10, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 10, 2004The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Tristar Products Inc. Announce Recall of Revised Design Steam Cleaner Hot water and steam can escape from the steam cleaner’s handle and inner hose, posing a burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 9, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 9, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Lado Co. of America Announce Recall of Hair Dryers These hair dryers do not have an immersion protection device or ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) on the power cord, which poses a serious electrocution… CPSC says to stop using it Mar 9, 2004announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 9, 2004The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, Light Distribution Inc. Announce Recall of Hair Dryers These hair dryers do not have an immersion protection device or ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) on the power cord, which poses a serious electrocution… CPSC says to stop using it Mar 9, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 9, 2004The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Lasko Products Inc. Announce Recall of Space Heaters The power cord connection can overheat and cause the cord to separate from the space heater. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 4, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 4, 2004The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Wagner Spray Tech Corporation Announce Recall of Drill Charger Base A defective battery can cause the charger base to overheat, causing the base to melt and possibly burn nearby objects. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 2, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 2, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Bloomingdale’s By Mail Announce Recall of Candleholders The candleholders can tip over, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 27, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 27, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Schylling Associates Announce Recall of Wooden Music Radio Boxes A wooden turning knob and antenna top can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children and exposing a sharp point. Feb 26, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 26, 2004The hazardChoking or swallowing; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Honeywell Video System Announce Recall of Security Camera The security camera’s plastic mounting assembly can crack, allowing the dome and the camera to fall from the wall or ceiling, possibly injuring someone. Feb 26, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 26, 2004The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Grand Hall Announce Recall of Gas Grills to Repair Temperature Gauges If moisture gets inside the temperature gauge, the glass cover on the gauge can break, posing a risk of injury to people nearby. Feb 19, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 19, 2004The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Ariens Co. Announce Recall of Snow Throwers The blade may not stop when the blade brake control is applied, resulting in continued blade movement. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 18, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 18, 2004The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Lamson & Sessions Inc. Announce Recall of Drop-In Floor Box The recalled floor boxes contain undersized wires and are wired with the polarity reversed. Feb 12, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 12, 2004The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

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