Home products: every recall, from CPSC

Home product recall CPSC, Hayward Pool Products Inc. Announce Recall Pool Heaters A malfunctioning circuit board can cause these gas pool heaters to fail to ignite, allowing gas to accumulate in the heater cover. Aug 21, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 21, 2003The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Academy Sports and Outdoors Announce Recall of Propane Heaters The heaters can emit high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning to consumers, if used indoors. Aug 21, 2003announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 21, 2003The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Ideal Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Voltage Testers These testers can short out at high voltages. Jul 31, 2003announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 31, 2003The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Hedstrom Corp. Announce Recall of Trampolines Welds on the frame of these trampolines can break during use, causing consumers to fall to the ground and suffer injuries. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 31, 2003announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 31, 2003The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Cervélo Cycles Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Forks The forks on the bicycles can develop cracks near the crown area, resulting in failure of the fork and posing a risk of injury to the rider. Jul 31, 2003announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 31, 2003The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, Black & Decker Announce Recall to Repair 18-volt Cordless Drill/Drivers The drill’s switch can malfunction and overheat, posing the possibility of a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 24, 2003announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 24, 2003The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Midwest Announce Recall of Toad Lawn Sprinklers A small hose inside the toad can fail, allowing water to fill the toad’s cavity. Jul 17, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 17, 2003The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Hamilton Beach and Proctor-Silex Announce Recall of Slow Cookers The handles on the base of the slow cookers can break, posing a risk of burns from hot food spilling onto consumers. Jul 17, 2003announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 17, 2003The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, DesignPac Announce Recall of Lamp Oil The bottles of paraffin oil in these sets do not have the child-resistant closures required by federal law. Jul 17, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 17, 2003The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, De Bon Sales Announce Recall of Cigarette Lighters The novelty lighters are not equipped with child-resistant mechanisms. Jul 17, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 17, 2003The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, UWATEC Announce Recall of Smart Dive Computers The computer’s alert signal system may not work properly and the computer screen may freeze. Jul 17, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 17, 2003The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Toro Company Recall Riding Lawn Mowers The actuator arm could fail, resulting in a loss of transmission control and risk of personal injury. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 15, 2003announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 15, 2003The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Select Comfort Announce Recall of Adjustable Beds When exposed to severely cold temperatures and impact, such as may occur during shipping, the power cord insulation on the electric air pump can crack,… Jul 9, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 9, 2003The hazardCuts, impacts or projectiles; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Toshiba America Consumer Products Announce Recall of Rear Projection Televisions If the capacitors short circuit, due to a very high electrical surge, such as from a lightening strike, the metal parts on the television could present a shock… Jul 3, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 3, 2003The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Perfect Fit Industries Announce Recall of Electric Blankets These blankets can overheat, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers, especially when the blanket is folded or bunched. Jul 2, 2003announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 2, 2003The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, JAKKS Pacific Announce Recall of “Spit Smatter” Spray Foam The aerosol cans can forcefully break apart, posing a risk of serious injury to nearby consumers. Jul 2, 2003announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 2, 2003The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Franzus Company LLC Announce Recall of International Adapter Plugs The adapter plug can separate, exposing live electrical conductors, posing an electrocution and shock hazard to consumers. Jul 2, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 2, 2003The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Firms Announce Recall of GSW Water Heaters With S.I.T. Temperature Controls A potential burn hazard from ignition flashback or an increase in tank water temperature. Jul 2, 2003announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 2, 2003The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, American Promotional Events Inc. Announce Recall of Fireworks The firework device has a defective base and can break during launch. Jul 2, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 2, 2003The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Kawasaki Motor Corp. Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles The throttle cable adjuster on the carburetor can loosen during operation, causing it to stick, which can cause the rider to lose control and possibly crash. Jun 30, 2003announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 30, 2003The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Bombardier Motor Corporation of America Announce Recall of Snowmobiles The Start/RER switch for the SDI models and the Start switch for the V-1000 models may be defective, creating two potential problems: Condition A: If the… Jun 24, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 24, 2003The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, QVC Inc. Announce Recall of Food Choppers Consumers can cut their fingers and hands while using the product. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 24, 2003announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 24, 2003The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Ontel Products Announce Recall of Food Slicer The exposed slicing blade on top of the unit can cut a consumer’s fingers or hand during use. Jun 24, 2003announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 24, 2003The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, Homier Distributing Co. Announce Recall of Extension Cords, Portable Lights, and Fluorescent Work Lights The extension cords and lights have undersized wiring, are not properly polarized, have inadequate grounding, faulty electrical connections, and plastic… CPSC says to stop using it Jun 19, 2003announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 19, 2003The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Trivett Industries, Inc. Announce Recall of Pancake Makers The handles on the pancake makers are unable to withstand the heat of the device, causing the handle to fail to provide support, because of melting or breaking. Jun 5, 2003announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 5, 2003The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Weather Works Announce Recall of Electric Heaters The electric heater can overheat internal plastic components and damage the wiring, posing a fire and electrocution hazard to consumers. Jun 5, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 5, 2003The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Trisonic Announce Recall of Nightlights The nightlight poses a serious electrocution, electric shock, burn and fire hazard to consumers. Jun 5, 2003announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 5, 2003The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Conceptual Marketing & Development, Inc., Announce Recall of Weed Cutting Attachment Blades The blades can break off and hit consumers, causing severe impact and laceration injuries. CPSC says to stop using it May 29, 2003announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 29, 2003The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Chain Saws In some units, the fuel tank vent could be installed incorrectly and become dislodged. CPSC says to stop using it May 29, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 29, 2003The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Central Sprinkler Company Update Voluntary Recall To Replace O-Ring Fire Sprinklers These sprinkler heads can corrode or minerals, salts and other contaminants in water can affect the rubber O-ring seals. May 28, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 28, 2003The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, United General Supply Co. Announce Recall of Extension Cords The extension cords have undersized conductors and no over-current protection, which causes overheating, presenting a shock and fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it May 22, 2003announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 22, 2003The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Sea Gull Lighting Inc. Announce Recall of Ceiling Light Fixtures The wiring in the lights can short, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it May 22, 2003announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 22, 2003The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Lane Furniture Industries Inc. Announce Recall of High-Leg Recliner Chairs A mechanism in the footrest can create a pinch point that can cause injury if consumers open or recline the chair by reaching underneath the footrest. May 22, 2003announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 22, 2003The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Monarch Velo, LLC doing business as Catlike USA Announce Recall of Bike Helmets The helmets fail impact testing required under CPSC’s safety standard for bicycle helmets, violating the Consumer Product Safety Act. May 22, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 22, 2003The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Swimways Corp. Announce Recall of Pool Dive Sticks Children can fall or land on these dive sticks in shallow water and may suffer impalement injuries. May 19, 2003announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 19, 2003The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Weil-McLain Announce Recall of Ultra 155 & 230 Gas Boilers Weil-McLain has determined that the gas valve mounting screws on the recalled boilers may have not been fully tightened during the assembly process and may… May 13, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 13, 2003The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Amen Wardy Home Announce Recall of Multi-purpose Lighters Shaped Like Matchsticks The lighters lack child-resistant mechanisms that meet federal safety standards. May 8, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 8, 2003The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Wal-Mart Announce Recall of Fabric Lanterns The fabric is not flame retardant and can be ignited by the lantern’s votive candle, posing a fire hazard. May 8, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 8, 2003The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Homelite Announce Recall of Chainsaws These saws can operate while the engine is at the “idle” setting, posing a risk of serious lacerations to the operator and bystanders. May 8, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 8, 2003The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, DCD Incorporated Announce Recall of Exercisers Some of the exercise units contain two faulty handlebar welds under the seat that could fail, allowing consumers to fall to the ground. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 29, 2003announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 29, 2003The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, American Household Inc., (Formerly Sunbeam Corp.) Announce Recall of Star ME-1 Dry Fire Sprinklers, Administrative Lawsuit Settlement These sprinklers are defective and are likely to fail to operate in a fire, thereby exposing consumers to the risk of death or serious injury. Apr 25, 2003announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 25, 2003The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC Warns Consumers to Replace Star ME-1 Dry Fire Sprinklers Made by Sprinkler Corporation of Milwaukee -- Administrative Lawsuit Settled, Firm Financially Unable to Conduct Recall -- These sprinklers are defective and are likely to fail to operate in a fire, thereby exposing consumers to the risk of death or serious injury. Apr 25, 2003announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 25, 2003The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, WestPoint Stevens Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Blankets When the blanket is folded, the heating element can overheat, causing the heating element and blanket to melt. Apr 24, 2003announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 24, 2003The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, DesignPac Inc. Announce Recall of Oil Lamps The glass wick holder can shatter when lit, posing a fire hazard. Apr 24, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 24, 2003The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Country Home Products, Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Cordless Electric Lawnmowers Because these lawnmowers lack a safety guard, a consumer’s foot could go under the plastic housing and be struck by the blade. Apr 24, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 24, 2003The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Announce Recall of Battery Packs Battery packs can detach from the power tool unexpectedly and strike the operator or bystander, resulting in injuries. Apr 23, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 23, 2003The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Thomson Announce Recall of Home Entertainment Amplifiers The amplifier can overheat due to a lack of ventilation, which can cause melting of the plastic front cover and pose a shock hazard to consumers. Apr 17, 2003announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 17, 2003The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Dynacraft Industries Inc. Announce Recall of BMX Bicycles The stems on these bicycles can loosen during use, causing riders to lose control and fall. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 17, 2003announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 17, 2003The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

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