Home products: every recall, from CPSC

Home product recall CPSC, GE Security, Inc. Announce Recall of Carbon Monoxide Alarms The recalled units fail to detect carbon monoxide after 1 year of operation, due to an internal software error. Feb 12, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 12, 2004The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Accessory Skis for Snowmobiles The accessory skis sold for Polaris snowmobiles could break, resulting in injury or death. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 12, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 12, 2004The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Progress Lighting Announce Recall of Fluorescent Light Fixtures The lamp holders on the fluorescent lights can overheat, causing the fixture to melt or burn, presenting a fire hazard. Feb 11, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 11, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Fromm International-Solis® USA 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 Feb 10, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 10, 2004The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Candle Sets Paint on the exterior surface of the candles can sustain a flame, posing a potential fire hazard. Feb 10, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 10, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Dorcy International Announce Recall of Fuji Batteries Sold with Dorcy Xenon Flashlights The batteries may overheat, leak, or rupture, presenting a potential for fire and injury. Feb 3, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 3, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Hasbro Inc. Announce Recall of NERF® Big Play Football™ The football contains a hard plastic interior frame that can pose a risk of facial cuts if a child is hit during play. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 30, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 30, 2004The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Nautilus Direct Announce Recall of Bowflex Power Pro Fitness Machines First, while being used in the incline position, the machine’s backboard bench can unexpectedly collapse and break, posing a risk of injury to the user. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 29, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 29, 2004The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Sta-Rite Industries Announce Recall of Pool Filters The Posi-Lok™ locking ring, which secures the filter’s upper tank shell to the lower tank shell (see diagram), can disengage from the lower tank shell,… Jan 28, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 28, 2004The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, SCG Miyairi Announce Recall of Liquid Propane Overfill Protection Devices When the cylinder on the gas grill is filled to capacity and exposed to increased temperatures, liquid propane, instead of gas vapor, can leak out and cause… CPSC says to stop using it Jan 27, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 27, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, BBK Enterprises Inc. Announce Recall of Tree Climbers The steel back brace on the tree climber can weaken and fail, posing a serious injury hazard to the user. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 27, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 27, 2004The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Kyocera Wireless Corp. Announce Recall of Batteries in Smartphone Cell Phones The recalled batteries can short-circuit and erupt with force or emit excessive heat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 23, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 23, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Browning Announce Recall of Flashlight Batteries The batteries can short out, causing the flashlight’s canister to rupture and pose injury to the consumer. Jan 21, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 21, 2004The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Sassi America Inc. Announce Recall of Acrylic Primer for Nail Care This methacrylic acid primer is not packaged in child-resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. Jan 20, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 20, 2004The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Kearney-National, Hapco Division Announce Recall of Flagpoles A partially crimped sleeve on these flagpoles can allow the cable to pull through the sleeve, causing the loop to release. Jan 20, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 20, 2004The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Kindermusik International Announce Recall of “Lily Pad Clacker” Instruments The green coating on the Lily Pad Clacker instruments contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children. Jan 14, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 14, 2004The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Susan Bristol Inc. Announce Recall of Sweaters with Feather Trim The marabou feather trim on the sweaters is dangerously flammable. Jan 9, 2004announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 9, 2004The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Lang Candles Announce Recall of Thematic Candles Resin in the candleholder can ignite, posing a serious burn and fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 7, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 7, 2004The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Ol’ Man Treestands Announce Recall of Hunting Tree Stands A serrated blade that supports the stand on a tree can bend, posing the risk of falls and serious injuries to hunters. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 5, 2004announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 5, 2004The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Mr. Christmas Inc. Announce Recall of Christmas Candleholders The candleholders do not allow for the safe burning of a candle, which poses a fire hazard to consumers. Dec 31, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 31, 2003The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Wal-Mart Expand Recall of Candles With Flammable Paint Paint on the exterior surface of the candles could potentially sustain flame posing a potential fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 24, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 24, 2003The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Family Dollar Services Inc. Announce Recall of Extension Cords Use of these extension cords could result in an electric shock or electrocution to consumers. Dec 23, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 23, 2003The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Deere & Company Announce Recall of Compact Utility Tractors An internal failure may occur within the Hydrostatic Transmission preventing the transmission from returning to neutral after the pedals are released. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 23, 2003announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 23, 2003The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Crate and Barrel Announce Recall of Hanukkah Menorah The acrylic base of the Hanukkah menorah can ignite if the candles are allowed to burn completely, creating a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 19, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 19, 2003The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Guth Lighting Announce Recall of Lighting Fixtures The lamp can fall out of the lamp socket and strike somebody standing or walking beneath the light fixture, posing a laceration risk if the lamp breaks. Dec 18, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 18, 2003The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Emerson Tool Company Announce Recall of Wet/Dry Vacuums The exhaust blower ports on the wet/dry vacuums are large enough for a small child to reach inside and touch the spinning blower wheel. Dec 16, 2003announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 16, 2003The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, Hill-Rom Announce Recall of Rocking Chairs The chairs’ support assembly can fail and cause the rocking chair to collapse, posing the risk of injury to the user. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 15, 2003announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 15, 2003The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Wal-Mart Announce Recall of Candles Because of Flammable Paint Paint on the exterior surface of the candles could potentially sustain flame, posing a potential fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 12, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 12, 2003The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Zutopia (a division of Wet Seal Inc.) Announce Recall of Girl’s Loungewear The loungewear failed to meet federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear posing a risk of serious burn injuries to children. Dec 12, 2003announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 12, 2003The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Arctic Cat Inc. Announce Recall of Snowmobiles The red plastic skis used on these 2003 model year snowmobiles could be damaged by UV light exposure. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 12, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 12, 2003The hazardPoisoning or chemicals; Crash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, S.K. Enterprises Announce Recall of Pressure Washers Overheating, posing a potential for fire and personal injury. Dec 10, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 10, 2003The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Specialized Announce Recall of Brake Rotors On Mountain Bikes During heavy braking, the brake tabs on the front forks could break off, possibly causing a loss of control and fall from the bicycle. Dec 10, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 10, 2003The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Crash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Firms Announce Recall of Infinity and Lifestyle Spas The motor capacitor, which is a component of the circulating pump, can overheat. Dec 9, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 9, 2003The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Coldwater Creek and Cape Craftsman Announce Recalls of Candleholders Flames from the tealight candle can ignite the candleholder, posing a fire and burn hazard. Dec 9, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 9, 2003The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Home Interiors & Gifts, Inc. Announce Recall of Snow Play Candleholder Flames from the votive candle can set fire to the rope linking three “sledding” snowmen. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 4, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 4, 2003The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Club Car Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Hunting Vehicles The steering connections on the front suspension rack can come loose, posing a risk of the operator losing control of the vehicle. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 3, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 3, 2003The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Bachtold Brothers Inc. Announce Recall of Brush Cutters The operator can come in contact with the rotating blade, even when disengaged, by pulling on the front of the mower deck while the engine is running, posing a… CPSC says to stop using it Dec 2, 2003announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 2, 2003The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Barnett of the Caribbean Announce Recall of Showerhead Hot Water Heaters The showerhead hot water heaters are attached to the shower’s water supply piping and connected to a household’s electrical supply source when central hot… Dec 2, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 2, 2003The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, SCI Promotion Group LLC and Scripto-Tokai Corp. Announce Recall of Mini-Flashlights The mini-flashlight’s battery compartment can overheat, presenting a possible burn hazard to consumers. Dec 2, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 2, 2003The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Lakeside Collection Announce Recall of Fleece Pant Sets with Long Waist Drawstring on Jacket Waist drawstring on jacket is longer than 3 inches when the waist is expanded to its fullest width, and there are toggles and knots at the end of the un-tacked… Dec 2, 2003announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 2, 2003The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, abcDistributing Announce Recall of Fleece Pants with Long Waist Drawstring on Jacket Waist drawstring on jacket is longer than 3 inches when the waist is expanded to its fullest width, and there are toggles and knots at the end of the un-tacked… Dec 2, 2003announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 2, 2003The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, LTD Commodities Announce Recall of Fleece Pants with Long Waist Drawstring on Jacket Waist drawstring on jacket is longer than 3 inches when the waist is expanded to its fullest width, and there are toggles and knots at the end of the un-tacked… Dec 2, 2003announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 2, 2003The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, American Greetings Corp. Announce Recall of Crazy Bounce Balls The balls could break apart, posing a choking hazard to young children. Nov 26, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 26, 2003The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, American Greetings Corp. Announce Recall of Zipper Pulls The product could separate and detach from the zipper, posing a choking hazard to young children. Nov 26, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 26, 2003The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, American Greetings Corp. Announce Recall of Cloth Santa Decorations Sold at Wal-Mart The beaded nose on the cloth Santa decoration could detach, posing an aspiration hazard to young children. Nov 26, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 26, 2003The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Merit Furniture Distributors Announce Recall of Bunk Beds The bunk beds have openings between the guardrails and in the end structures that are too large. Nov 21, 2003announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 21, 2003The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Planet 3 Announce Recall of Television Stands Sold at Circuit City The television stand can tip over when a television is placed on it, possibly causing injuries to nearby consumers or death to young children. Nov 20, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 20, 2003The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Deere & Company Announce Recall of Gator Utility Vehicles Improper crimping of the brake cables could lead to reduced braking capacity and, in some cases, to failure of the foot pedal brake. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 18, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 18, 2003The hazardPoisoning or chemicals; Crash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

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