Home products: every recall, from CPSC

Home product recall CPSC, Chargetek Announce Recall of Battery Chargers A manufacturing defect inside the charger can cause overheating of internal connections or external wiring, presenting a fire hazard. 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

Home product recall CPSC, Eastman Kodak Company Announce Recall of DC5000-Model Digital Cameras Due to a manufacturing defect, consumers using these cameras can suffer an electrical shock. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 9, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 9, 2002The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Huffy Sports Company Announce Recall to Repair Portable Basketball Hoops The basketball hoops can have a sharp protruding bolt on the player’s side of the pole, that can cause serious leg or body lacerations to consumers. Sep 9, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 9, 2002The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Valor Heating Announce Recall of Wall Mount Gas Fireplaces A design defect in the gas control assembly can allow main burner gas to prematurely enter the firebox during lighting. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 9, 2002announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 9, 2002The hazardFire or burns; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, Popeil Inventions Inc. Announce Recall of Heating Elements from Electric Rotisseries Certain units have been found to leak current from the heating element, posing a risk of electric shock. Sep 9, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 9, 2002The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Lawn-Boy Announce Recall of Walk-Behind Mowers The vendor who manufactured the mulch plates for Lawn-Boy used the wrong material, making the plates brittle and easy to crack or break if struck by a stone or… CPSC says to stop using it Sep 4, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 4, 2002The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Team Beans LLC Announce Recall of “Bottle Cap Bear” Key Chains A miniature “Coca-Cola” bottle that attaches to the body of the plush bear key chain can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children. Sep 4, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 4, 2002The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Babyliss Pro Announce Recall of Hairdryers The hairdryers do not have an immersion protection device on the power cord and could present a serious electrocution hazard, if exposed to water. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 29, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 29, 2002The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Leifheit International USA Announce Recall of Apple Slicer/Corer The cutting blade can separate from the center-coring ring during use, causing cuts to consumers’ hands and fingers. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 29, 2002announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 29, 2002The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, Haro Bicycle Corp. Announce Recall of Bicycles The length of the crank arm in the 2003 model fails to allow sufficient space between the rider’s foot and the front wheel, when the front wheel is turned… CPSC says to stop using it Aug 29, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 29, 2002The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Todson Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Tire Floor Pumps The pressure gauge lens can separate from the pump and strike a consumer, causing injury. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 28, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 28, 2002The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Quixtar Inc. Announce Recall of HOP SHING Juice Extractors The juice extractor’s filter and lid can break apart while in use, projecting parts into the air, causing injuries to nearby consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 28, 2002announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 28, 2002The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, Polaris Industries Inc. Recall Snowmobiles On all models, the brake pad may separate from the backing plate, which could cause brake failure. Aug 27, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 27, 2002The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, LPK International Announce Recall of Barstools The dowels connecting the barstools’ legs to the seat are not properly secured. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 23, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 23, 2002The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Answer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Mountain Bicycles The spring and adjuster can separate from the suspension fork and strike the rider, causing injuries. Aug 22, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 22, 2002The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, S&G Enterprises, Inc. Announce Recall of Statue of Liberty Cigarette Lighters The lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 22, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 22, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Arctic Cat Inc. Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles The pressure switch in the braking system leaks fluid. Aug 20, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 20, 2002The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Arctic Cat Inc. Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles The ball joints on the front suspension of these ATVs can fail, resulting in a loss of control. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 20, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 20, 2002The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Black & Decker Announce Recall to Repair Table Saws The motor housing on the saw may crack, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 20, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 20, 2002The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Black & Decker Announce Recall to Repair 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 Aug 20, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 20, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC and Shindaiwa Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers Sold in California The catalytic muffler can overheat and damage the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 20, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 20, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, BCI Burke Announce Recall of Buckle Bridges on Series 2000 Playgrounds The platform edge, where the bridges are attached, can crack and the bridge could potentially detach from the platform and result in injuries. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 20, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 20, 2002The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of RANGER Off-Road Utility Vehicles and Professional Series Utility Task Vehicles (“UTVs”) The problem with the RANGER vehicles and UTVs involves the swing arm, which is part of the rear suspension. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 20, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 20, 2002The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Crash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Fluke Corp. Announce Recall of Digital Multimeters The recalled units can take longer than normal, up to 18 seconds, to display readings of AC voltages above 500 volts. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 19, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 19, 2002The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Cannondale Corp. Announce Recall of Bicycles With Defective Stems The stem can break away from the bicycle, causing a loss of control, falls and serious injury to riders. Aug 15, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 15, 2002The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Crash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Marin Mountain Bikes Announce Recall of Mountain Bikes The steer tube on the front of these bicycles can break off from the two main tubes of the frame, causing the rider to lose control, fall and possibly suffer… CPSC says to stop using it Aug 15, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 15, 2002The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Cavagna North America Inc., Announce Recall of Safety Relief Valves for Large Propane Tanks The recalled valves can have sharp internal edges that can cut into gasket seals in the valves, causing a propane gas leak. Aug 15, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 15, 2002The hazardFire or burns; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Proctor-Silex Announce Recall of Steam Iron The circuit board inside the steam iron can ignite and present a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 15, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 15, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Bradford White Corporation, Announce Recall of Gas Water Heater The water heater may have been fitted with incorrectly made flue gas baffles. Aug 15, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 15, 2002The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Carrier Guam Announce Recall of Room Air Conditioners Salty sea spray can cause the electrical capacitor within these units to corrode, posing a possible fire hazard. Aug 14, 2002announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 14, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, Square D Company Announce Recall of Circuit Breakers The circuit breakers may have an incorrect torque load applied to the lug mounting screws. Aug 9, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 9, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Briggs & Stratton Announce Recall of Engines Used on Fun Kart Type Go-Karts Fuel from the engine can spill out, if the fun-kart overturns, posing serious fire and burn hazards to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 8, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 8, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Motorola Inc. Announce Recall of Digital Cable Set-Top Boxes Pins in the rear of the box, that connect to the power cord, could break, which could pose an electric shock hazard to consumers. Aug 8, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 8, 2002The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Crate & Barrel Announce Recall to Repair Media Carts The media cart has metal and plastic casters that can break, causing a television or other objects on the cart to fall and injure consumers nearby. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 7, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 7, 2002The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Adams Manufacturing Corp. Announce Recall of Folding Chair Some of the legs on these chairs were mis-assembled by the installer and a piece of the chair could be bent out of shape. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 7, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 7, 2002The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall National Sporting Goods Announce Recall of Speed Skates The wheel and axle assemble may break off during skating, resulting in injury to the skater. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 7, 2002announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 7, 2002The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, MTD Products Inc. Announce Recall of Grass Bags Used On Electric Lawn Mowers The lawn mowers have a rear-mounted grass bag that does not seal properly to the rear door of the mower, allowing grass and other debris to be thrown out at… Aug 6, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 6, 2002The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Excel Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Riding Lawn Mowers Excessive heat, vibrations and wear causes the fuel line to droop over time and rub against the transmission fan, causing the fuel line to be cut. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 6, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 6, 2002The hazardFire or burns; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Electrolux Home Products, Inc. Announce Recall of Garden Tractors Under certain operating conditions, the rear wheel hub may crack or wear and spin free on its axle, resulting in a loss of power to the wheel and brake, which… CPSC says to stop using it Aug 6, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 6, 2002The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Greenlee Textron Inc. Announce Recall of Electrical Testing Meters An incompatible grommet, located in the battery compartment to protect internal wires, can cause the meter to provide inaccurate voltage and current readings. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 1, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 1, 2002The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Remington Products Co., LLC Re-Announce Recall of Hairdryers Firm Offering Free Upgraded Replacement Hairdryer These hairdryers are not equipped with an appliance leakage current interrupter (ALCI) plug to cut off electrical current in case of contact with water. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 30, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 30, 2002The hazardCuts, impacts or projectiles; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, STK International Announce Recall of Extension Cords The cords have undersized wires, presenting a shock hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 30, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 30, 2002The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Cane Creek Announce Recall of Bicycle Suspension Seat Posts The seat post’s cradle, which attaches to the bicycle seat, can break, posing the risk of falls and serious injury to riders. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 24, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 24, 2002The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Young’s J.K. Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Lighters These lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 24, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 24, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Yamaha Motor Corp. U.S.A. Announce Recall to Inspect and Repair ATVs A mounting-bracket weld on the rear hub can come loose, resulting in rear brake failure and possible injury to operators. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 24, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 24, 2002The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Wal-Mart Announce Recall of Red Devil Gas Grills Sold at Wal-Mart 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 Jul 19, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 19, 2002The hazardFire or burns; Falls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Flat Rock Grill Co. Announce Recall of Gas Grills The glass casing of the thermometer displays attached to these grills can break or shatter, posing a risk of cuts or other serious injuries to consumers. Jul 19, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 19, 2002The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Jakks Pacific Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Certain Cans of “Smatter” Spray Foam If the pressurized can is left in a hot automobile, it can forcefully break apart and cause injury to a nearby consumer. Jul 18, 2002announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 18, 2002The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

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