Home products: every recall, from CPSC

Home product recall CPSC, Milwaukee Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Electric Grinders The grinder’s switch can stick in the “on” position, which could pose an injury hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 19, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 19, 2002The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws The lower blade guard of the saw can become jammed, which can result in the consumer coming in contact with the blade and suffering a serious injury. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 19, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 19, 2002The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Montrose Wholesale Candies & Sundries Inc. Announce Recall of Illegally Imported Cigarette Lighters The lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 19, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 19, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Philips Announce Recall 3-in-1 Waffle Maker/Sandwich Maker/Grill The hinges of the sandwich plate can contact an internal wire, creating a risk of shock or electrocution. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 19, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 19, 2002The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC and S.I.T. Announce Recall of Plastic Stack Chairs The chairs can collapse during use, causing the consumer to suffer injuries from falls. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 11, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 11, 2002The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Home Interiors and Gifts Announce Recall of Tea Lights Flames from the tea lights can flare, and the excessive heat can cause the plastic holders to melt, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 11, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 11, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Oceanic USA Announce Recall of Scuba Regulators Extreme vibration can occur within these CDX regulators, which can cause an air leakage underwater. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 3, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 3, 2002The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Tecumseh Products Co. Announce Recall of Power Equipment Engines A misrouted fuel line in the engine can become damaged, allowing gasoline to leak out, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 27, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 27, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Cannondale Corp. Announce Recall of ATVs The front shocks can break apart internally while riding. Nov 25, 2002announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 25, 2002The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, Honda Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Vehicle Accident CPSC says to stop using it Nov 25, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 25, 2002The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Disney Store Announce Recall of Monsters, Inc. Character Plush Dolls The Boo doll’s hair has ponytail holders that could detach, posing a choking hazard for young children. Nov 21, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 21, 2002The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Meijer Announce Recall of Three-Tier Tealight Candleholder The middle candleholder is mounted directly below the top candleholder, which can cause the top candle to overheat and flare. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 20, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 20, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Bear Archery LLC Announce Recall of Compound Bows The limbs of these bows can break during use, causing impact injuries to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 19, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 19, 2002The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Target Corp. Announce Recall of Men’s Sweatshirts The fleece fabric on the inside of these sweatshirts fails to meet federal mandatory standards of fabric flammability, because it can ignite readily if exposed… Nov 19, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 19, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Evercel Announce Recall of Nickel Zinc Battery Chargers Internal electrical components of the battery chargers can overheat, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 19, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 19, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Chain Saws Fuel can leak out of the chain saw’s tank, which could cause a fire or injury hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 13, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 13, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Eveready Battery Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Kidz Club Flashlights The flashlights can overheat and cause the batteries to leak, posing a risk of burns to children. Nov 12, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 12, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Gen-X Sports Incorporated Announce Recall of Skateboard Ramp The ramps can crack, causing users to fall and suffer injuries. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 7, 2002announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 7, 2002The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, Sunrise Medical Announce Recall of 3-Wheel Hand Cycle There is a small risk that the quick release axles of the rear wheels do not lock correctly. Nov 6, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 6, 2002The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Crash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC and Carlisle Co. Announce Recall of Snake Lights The circuit board in the lamps can overheat and melt the plastic housing, posing a fire or thermal burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 31, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 31, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Kohl’s Department Stores Announce Recall of Halloween Candleholders Flames from the tea-light candle can ignite the candleholder, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 31, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 31, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, API Outdoors Announce Recall of Hunting Treestands A cable that secures the treestand to the tree can break, posing the risk of falls and serious injuries to hunters. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 30, 2002announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 30, 2002The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, Jason International Inc. Announce Recall of Air-Whirlpool Baths Air baths release heated bubbles into the water. Oct 29, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 29, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Suzuki Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Some of the ATVs were assembled with a wire harness that may have broken ground wire strands from an improperly crimped wire splice. Oct 25, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 25, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Cannondale Corp. Announce Recall of Gemini Bicycles The frames on some of these bicycles have been improperly manufactured, causing too much of the thickest portion of the downtube to be removed. Oct 24, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 24, 2002The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Brother International Announce Recall of Laser Printers The printers can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 22, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 22, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Fanimation Announce Recall of Ceiling Fans The hanger bracket can break, which could cause the fan to fall from the ceiling and seriously injure anyone standing nearby. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 17, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 17, 2002The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Swingline Announce Recall of Rechargeable Staplers If a consumer inadvertently releases the spring-loaded staple magazine while holding the stapler close to his/her face, there is a risk of injury from a fully… CPSC says to stop using it Oct 17, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 17, 2002The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Lida Bicycle Co. Announce Recall of Men’s Bicycles The frames of these bicycles can break apart, causing the rider to fall and suffer injuries. Oct 17, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 17, 2002The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, W.C. Wood Company Announce Recall of Dehumidifiers Internal wiring can abrade on metal parts, presenting a risk of electric shock to consumers if the insulation wears through. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 17, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 17, 2002The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Target Corp. Announce Recall of Decorative Jack-O-Lanterns The flame of a candle placed inside the Jack-O-Lantern could ignite the straw ribbon on the outside, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 16, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 16, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Pottery Barn Announce Recall of Halloween Candleholders There have been reports that some tea-light candles burning in the candleholder could flare up, posing a fire hazard and a risk of burn injuries to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 16, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 16, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Snapper, Inc. Announce Recall of Riding Lawn Mowers The side discharge chute is defective. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 16, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 16, 2002The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC and BSH Home Appliances Corp. Announce Recall to Repair 45-Inch Electric Cook Tops The cooking controls are miswired, which can pose a shock hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 11, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 11, 2002The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Stuffed Pool Animal The seams can separate, exposing the polyester stuffing and foam beads. Oct 10, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 10, 2002The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Thrifty Paper Co. Announce Recall of Electric Fans These electric fans have undersized wiring, use a power plug that is not polarized, overheat and have an improperly sized grill, all of which could cause… CPSC says to stop using it Oct 8, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 8, 2002The hazardFire or burns; Falls, tip-overs or entrapment; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Value City Announce Recall of Red Devil Gas Grills Sold at Value City and Schottenstein Stores The product’s design allows consumers to light the grill at an air intake tube, instead of at the burner. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 8, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 8, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Viking Sewing Machines Inc. Announce Recall of Sewing Machines Solder connections in the main power supply of the sewing machines can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Oct 8, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 8, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Performance Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Handlebar Attachments The bar ends can crack when tightened and come loose during use, which can cause riders to lose control of the bicycle and possibly suffer injuries. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 2, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 2, 2002The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Invensys Building Systems Announce Recall of Siebe Actuators in Building Fire/Smoke Dampers A spring mechanism integrated with the damper is designed to close the damper during a fire to limit the spread of smoke, fire and fumes. Oct 2, 2002announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 2, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, Invensys Building Systems Announce Recall of Siebe Actuators in Building Fire/Smoke Dampers A spring mechanism integrated with the damper, is designed to close the damper during a fire to limit the spread of smoke, fire and fumes. Oct 2, 2002announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 2, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, Pier 1 Imports Announce Recall of Glass Candleholder The candleholder can unexpectedly shatter and cause cuts to consumers. Oct 1, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 1, 2002The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Manco Products, Inc Announce Recall of ATVs The hose barbs that are used for the fuel fittings on the bottom of the fuel tank may have been overly tightened and possibly the wrong sealer was used during… CPSC says to stop using it Oct 1, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 1, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Nikon Inc. Announce Recall of Coolpix 2000-Model Digital Cameras A short circuit can occur in the battery compartment, creating a possible thermal burn hazard to consumers, if the battery compartment lid is touched. Sep 19, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 19, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Black & Decker Announce Recall of Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers An electrical component in the lawn mower can overheat, posing a possible fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 19, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 19, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC and EV Global Motors Co. Announce Recall of Lithium Batteries in Electric Bikes The lithium ion batteries in these bicycles can overheat and pose a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 17, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 17, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, McDonald’s Corp. and Bobble Dreams USA Announce Recall of Chicago Bears Bobble Head Figurines The paint on some of the figurines contains excess levels of lead. Sep 17, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 17, 2002The hazardChoking or swallowing; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Northern Tool & Equipment Announce Recall of Air Compressors The capacitors on these compressors can overheat, catch fire and ignite the plastic cover above the capacitor. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 12, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 12, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

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