Home products: every recall, from CPSC

Home product recall CPSC, Cub Cadet Corp. Announce Recall of Compact Tractors The tractor’s high/low shift lever could pop out of gear into neutral during operation on steep slopes with attachments, such as a back-hoe or front-end loader… Nov 18, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 18, 2003The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, SecureAlert Announce Recall of Safety and Security Phones Using the test button can result in the battery being drained without the user’s knowledge. Nov 18, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 18, 2003The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Target Corporation Announce Recall of Multicolored Sidewalk Chalk The multicolored sidewalk chalk contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children. Nov 13, 2003announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 13, 2003The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, Polardreams International Ltd. Announce Recall of Candle Gift Sets The candle gift set can exhibit a larger-than-normal flame height as the tealight candle burns to the end, posing a potential fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 13, 2003announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 13, 2003The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of ATVs Damage to the fuel tank grommet can cause a fuel leak, posing a serious fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 12, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 12, 2003The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, The Metal Ware Corp. Announce Recall of Deep Fryer Covers The mesh filter in the cover of the deep fryer can allow moisture to build in the oil reservoir, causing the oil reservoir to boil over during or shortly after… CPSC says to stop using it Nov 6, 2003announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 6, 2003The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Michaels Stores, Inc. Announce Recall of Halloween Candleholders Because of the lack of ventilation in these ceramic candleholders, the tealights can flare up, posing a risk of burns to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 30, 2003announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 30, 2003The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Walgreen Co. Announce Recall of Pumpkin Tealight Candleholders The beads on the candleholders can ignite, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 30, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 30, 2003The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Fire Control Instruments Announce Recall for Audio Evacuation Units The AEU can enter a “sleep” mode, where it does not communicate with the system. Oct 30, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 30, 2003The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Notifier Announce Recall for Fire Alarm Panels The AEU can enter a “sleep” mode, where it does not communicate with the system. Oct 30, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 30, 2003The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers The fuel cap on the hedge trimmer can leak, posing a fire and burn hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 29, 2003announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 29, 2003The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, The Sarut Group d/b/a City Limit Announce Recall of Fish-Shaped Cigarette Lighters The lighters lack the required child resistant mechanisms and can expose children to fire hazards. Oct 29, 2003announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 29, 2003The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, Style Asia Inc. Announce Recall of Cigarette Lighters The cigarette lighters do not have qualified child resistant mechanisms and pose a fire hazard to children. Oct 29, 2003announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 29, 2003The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, Russound Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Audio Video Controller/Amplifiers The Controller/Amplifiers can short circuit and overheat, posing a risk of injury to consumers. Oct 29, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 29, 2003The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Wahl Clipper Corp. Announce Recall of Curling Irons The electrical insulation in the curling irons may break down, resulting in a possible electric shock and injury to the user. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 24, 2003announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 24, 2003The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Pier 1 Imports Announce Recall of Footed Glass Floater Bowl Candleholder The base of the Footed Glass Floater Bowl candleholder can unexpectedly fall off and cause the glass bowl or base to break, and the broken glass can cause cuts. Oct 23, 2003announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 23, 2003The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, Husqvarna Forest and Garden Co. Announce Recall to Repair Lawn Mowers A loose blade bolt could cause the blade to come loose or the blade adapter to crack, resulting in the blade falling off. Oct 22, 2003announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 22, 2003The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, Koyker Manufacturing Announce Recall of Utility Vehicles Brass gear in the steering sector can break, causing consumers to lose steering capabilities. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 21, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 21, 2003The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, HSN LP and Innova, Inc. Announce Expansion of the Recall of Ultrex Thermal/Double Wall Pans The non-stick part of the pan can separate forcefully and be propelled when the pan is preheated, used on high heat, or used for frying, deep-frying or… CPSC says to stop using it Oct 16, 2003announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 16, 2003The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Honda Power Equipment Manufacturing Inc. Announce Recall of Lawnmowers If the lawnmower strikes an object with sufficient force, the crankshaft can bend. Oct 15, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 15, 2003The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, John Wiley & Sons Inc. Announce Recall of “Candle and Soap Making For Dummies” Instruction Book The instructions in the book for making lye combine sodium hydroxide and water in an incorrect order. Oct 15, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 15, 2003The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Buck Knives Inc. Announce Recall of Pocket Knives The black plastic handles of the pocket knives can crack, posing a risk of injury from the blade. Oct 15, 2003announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 15, 2003The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Cybex International Inc. Announce Recall of Treadmills Fire hazard because of overheating and ignition of dust inside the treadmill’s hood. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 8, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 8, 2003The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Kawasaki Announce Recall of ATVs The lower front suspension arm can separate from the steering assembly, resulting in a loss of steering control and posing a serious risk of injury to the… CPSC says to stop using it Oct 7, 2003announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 7, 2003The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Crosman Corporation Announce Recall of Air Rifles The air rifles can discharge unexpectedly when the user closes the barrel, posing a serious risk of injury to consumers and bystanders. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 2, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 2, 2003The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Technuity Inc. Announce Recall of Back-Up Power Supply Systems When used in conjunction with another power protection device, the power supply device can spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 2, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 2, 2003The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Park Tool USA Announce Recall of Bicycle Floor Pump The bicycle pump can become over-pressurized with air, forcing the handle to quickly and unexpectedly rise upward, possibly injuring the user. Oct 2, 2003announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 2, 2003The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Pottery Barn Announce Recall to Issue Important Safety Warning for Halloween House Tealight Holders Using a plastic tealight in the turret may cause the tealight to flare up, presenting a fire hazard. Oct 2, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 2, 2003The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Segway LLC Announce Voluntary Recall to Upgrade Software on Segway™ Human Transporters Under certain operating conditions, particularly when the batteries are near the end of charge, some Segway HTs may not deliver enough power, allowing the… Sep 26, 2003announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 26, 2003The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Grand Hall Enterprise Announce Recall of Gas Grills The bottom edge on the front control panel is sharp and can cause lacerations to the hands. Sep 25, 2003announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 25, 2003The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Blason International Trading Corp. Announce Recall of Hand-Held Hair Dryers Some of these hair dryers do not have an immersion protection device on the power cord and could present a serious electrocution hazard, if dropped in water. Sep 25, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 25, 2003The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Vaxcel International Co. Ltd. Announce Recall of Ceiling Fan About 80 of these units were improperly assembled with a metal sleeve that could cause exposed wiring. Sep 25, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 25, 2003The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, The Wenzel Co. Announce Recall of Eddie Bauer Propane Lanterns The lanterns could produce high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning to consumers if the lantern is used indoors. Sep 25, 2003announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 25, 2003The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Galls Announce Recall of Batteries Sold with Galls® H.A.L.O. Tactical Flashlights The batteries originally provided with the flashlight may overheat or explode, presenting a potential for fire or personal injury. Sep 25, 2003announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 25, 2003The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Marshall Gas Controls Announce Recall of LP-Gas Regulators Used on Gas Grills Some of these regulators were assembled with an undersized seat disc that could become dislodged and leak propane gas. Sep 25, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 25, 2003The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Sony Electronics Inc. Announce Recall of Certain VAIO Notebook Computers Users could receive a mild electric shock, when the recalled computers are connected to a phone line and the phone rings. Sep 25, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 25, 2003The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Home Line Industries Announce Recall of Bunk Beds These bunk beds have openings between the guardrails and between guardrails and the end structures that are too large. Sep 25, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 25, 2003The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Lang Candles Ltd. Announce Recall of Melting Pot Gift Sets The melting pots can produce excessive flame and/or ignite, presenting a fire and burn hazard to consumers. Sep 25, 2003announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 25, 2003The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Firm Announce Recall of Bottled Water with Sport Caps When pulled to open, the drinking spout on the sports cap can unexpectedly come off, posing a choking hazard for young children. Sep 17, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 17, 2003The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Swimways Corp. Announce Recall of Swim Trainers The nylon body strap on the swim trainer can detach or tear from the flotation device and release a child into water, posing a serious drowning hazard to young… CPSC says to stop using it Sep 10, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 10, 2003The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Weber-Stephen Products Announce Recall of Gas Grills The glass cover and components on the grill’s thermometer can break, posing a risk of injury to the user or those nearby. Sep 10, 2003announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 10, 2003The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, OnQ Technologies Announce Recall of Telephone Line-Sharing Devices A security system connected to this device could be prevented from notifying emergency personnel of a hazard. Sep 10, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 10, 2003The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, DesignPac Inc. Announce Recall of Easter Oil Lamps The oil lamp can tip over easily, posing a fire hazard. Sep 10, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 10, 2003The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Essex PB&R Announce Recall of Plus 10® Fire Escape Hoods These fire escape hoods do not provide protection against certain chemical warfare agents (Sarin, Tabum and Soman), as previously claimed in marketing… Sep 8, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 8, 2003The hazardFire or burns; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, GE Interlogix Announce Recall of Smoke Detectors These smoke detectors may fail to work properly upon installation or if there is an extended loss of power. Sep 3, 2003announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 3, 2003The hazardFire or burns; Crash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Life Fitness Announce Recall to Repair Treadmills The treadmill can unexpectedly accelerate, possibly causing the user to lose control and fall. Sep 3, 2003announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 3, 2003The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, IBM and LiteOn Technology Announce Expansion of Previously Announced Recall of Computer Monitors The monitor’s circuit board can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 29, 2003announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 29, 2003The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, CFM Keanall Announce Recall of Gas Grills Certain wind conditions blowing at these grills can cause overheating or flashbacks under the control panel. Aug 21, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 21, 2003The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

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