Home products: every recall, from CPSC

Home product recall CPSC, Aroma Housewares Co. Announce Another Recall of Juicers The juicer’s filter and lid can break apart and project metal and plastic into the air, causing injuries to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 18, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 18, 2002The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Johnson Outdoors Inc. Announce Recall of SCUBAPRO/UWATEC™ Dive Computer Consoles The U-Line™ submersible pressure gauge that is part of the dive consoles can malfunction and display inaccurate pressure readings. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 18, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 18, 2002The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC and Royal Outdoor Products Announce Recall of Colonial Vinyl Deck Post Kits Cracks can develop near the base of the posts. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 17, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 17, 2002The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, The Coleman Company Announce Recall of Mosquito Traps The mosquito trap’s propane regulator can leak propane or allow an overflow of propane gas, both of which pose a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 15, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 15, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Dynacraft Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles Sold at Target The forks on these bicycles can break apart, causing riders to lose control, fall, and suffer serious injury. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 10, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 10, 2002The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Drip Pans These drip pans are used under the burners of kitchen ranges to catch food that drips while cooking. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 9, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 9, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Snapper, Inc. Recall Lawn Mowers The walk-behind lawn mowers’ side discharge deflector, which is sold as an accessory for these models, is defective. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 8, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 8, 2002The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Washer and Gas Dryer Units The gas dryer can overheat, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 2, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 2, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, PM International Ltd. Announce Recall to Replace International Adapter Plugs The adapter plug can separate when the plug is removed, exposing live electrical conductors, posing an electric shock or electrocution hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 2, 2002announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 2, 2002The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, L.A. Lighter Inc. Announce Recall of Disposable Cigarette Lighters The lighters may have child-resistant mechanisms that do not meet federal safety standards. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 2, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 2, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Bath & Body Works Recall of Ice Shaver The stainless steel blade on the shaver can cut consumers and cause injury. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 1, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 1, 2002The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Holophane Announce Recall of Luminaire Optical Assemblies The glass portion of the luminaire optical assembly may crack, presenting a laceration hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 1, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 1, 2002The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, In-Sink-Erator Announce Recall to Repair Instant Hot Water Dispensers Water can leak from the metal holding tank, wet insulating material and cause electrical arcing and heat build-up. Jun 27, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 27, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Candle-lite Announce Recall of Martha Stewart Everyday™ Brand Potpourri Simmering Pots Sold at Kmart Flames from the tea light candles inside these potpourri pots can flare out of the side ventilation holes, possibly causing burns to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 25, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 25, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Mountain Safety Research Announce Recall of Stove Fuel Corrosion can cause the can to leak fuel, posing a fire or injury hazard. Jun 25, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 25, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Hammacher Schlemmer & Co. Announce Recall of Lighters The lighters were imported into this country without first being tested to ensure they comply with the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s requirements that… CPSC says to stop using it Jun 25, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 25, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, BY US International Co. Announce Recall of “NEXT” Ultra Shock Bicycles Sold at Wal-Mart The forks on these bicycles can break apart, causing riders to lose control, fall and suffer serious injury. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 20, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 20, 2002The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, UL United Inc. Announce Recall of Electrical Paintings The electrical paintings can short circuit, posing a shock or fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 20, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 20, 2002The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Radio Flyer Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Ride-On Push Cars A child can pull the horn off the car’s steering wheel, and a small part inside poses a choking hazard. Jun 18, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 18, 2002The hazardChoking or swallowing; Crash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Brinkmann Announce Recall of Outdoor Tabletop Propane Heaters The heaters can emit high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), which poses a risk of CO poisoning to consumers. Jun 13, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 13, 2002The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Specialty Sales Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Cigarette Lighters These lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 12, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 12, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Brookdale International Systems Inc. Announce Recall of Emergency Escape Smoke Hoods The smoke hood is a one-time emergency use personal safety device, that provides quick temporary protection from smoke in the event of a fire. Jun 11, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 11, 2002The hazardFire or burns; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Island Soap & Candle Works Announce Recall of Candles Pieces of the candles’ wick can fall off while burning and the wick can re-ignite after extinguishing, posing a burn and fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 6, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 6, 2002The hazardFire or burns; Falls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Megatech Announce Recall of Rechargeable Battery Packs for Radio Controlled Airplanes The internal battery cell connections may slip and result in arcing and overheating, posing a fire or thermal burn hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 6, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 6, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Luxo Corp. Announce Recall of Portable Fluorescent Lamps The ballast (the electrical part located in the arm of the lamp) in these lamps can overheat, short-circuit, and melt the insulating cover of the ballast,… CPSC says to stop using it Jun 4, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 4, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Lands’ End, Inc. Announce Recall of Soft Farm Set The legs of the chicken and duck figures may detach, posing a risk of choking. CPSC says to stop using it May 31, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 31, 2002The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC Issues Warning About Hazardous Red Devil Gas Grills 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 May 24, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 24, 2002The hazardFire or burns; Falls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, QVC, Inc., Announce Recall of Red Devil Gas Grills 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 May 17, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 17, 2002The hazardFire or burns; Falls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Fitness Quest Inc. Announce Recall of “Total Gym” Exercise Machines The handles on these exercise machines can detach during use and the cable attached to the handles can break, resulting in injury to the user. CPSC says to stop using it May 16, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 16, 2002The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Philips Electronics Announce Recall of Speaker Power Adapters Sold with HP Computers The speaker power adapter’s power cord connector is not grounded, posing a potential shock hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it May 16, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 16, 2002The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, E-filliate Inc. Announce Recall of Extension Cords The cords have reversed polarity, which can present electric shock and electrocution hazards to consumers. May 16, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 16, 2002The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Seismic Safety Products Inc. Announce Recall of Gas Shut-Off Valves These gas valves could stick in the open position, allowing gas to flow freely, which poses a risk of serious injury to consumers, from fire and explosion… May 16, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 16, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Milwaukee Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Automotive Chargers The automotive chargers are often used on job sites to charge power tool batteries. CPSC says to stop using it May 13, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 13, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Ryobi Technologies, Inc. Announce Recall of Hammer Drills The on-off trigger can stick, or the lock-on button can jam, posing a risk of physical injury to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it May 9, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 9, 2002The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Rocky Mountain Bicycles Announce Recall of Mountain Bicycles The chainstay that holds the rear wheel in place can fail, causing the rear wheel to separate from the bicycle. CPSC says to stop using it May 9, 2002announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 9, 2002The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, Astra International and Consumers Union Announce Recall of Glove Compartment Organizer The flashlight can overheat when the batteries are inserted, presenting a possible burn hazard. May 8, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 8, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Baseline Design Announce Recall of Bean Bag Chairs The bean bags contain small polystyrene beads that present suffocation and strangulation hazards to young children who may inhale the small beads. May 8, 2002announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 8, 2002The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, Eugenio Serafin Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Showerhead Hot Water Heaters Sold in Puerto Rico The nozzle can be easily unscrewed, exposing the uninsulated heater coil. CPSC says to stop using it May 7, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 7, 2002The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC and Sears Announce Recall of Riding Lawn Mower Under certain operating conditions, the vehicle’s transmission may fail, causing a loss of drive and brake ability. CPSC says to stop using it May 7, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 7, 2002The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Club Car, Inc. Announce Recall of Golf Cars The fuel tank may leak, posing a potential fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it May 7, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 7, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Total Gym Fitness LLC Announce Recall of Exercise Equipment Sold by TV Infomercials A lever pin that supports the elevated railing of the glideboard could fail, causing the user to fall. CPSC says to stop using it May 7, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 7, 2002The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Best Lock Corp. Announce Recall of Electronic Door Locks In an extreme fire situation, it is possible for the electronic wires and mounting holes to become exposed, posing a fire hazard risk. May 6, 2002announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 6, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, ECR International Announce Recall to Repair of Gas Boilers The burners on these boilers could produce excess carbon monoxide (CO) in the flue, due to improper combustion, posing a risk of CO poisoning to consumers. May 2, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 2, 2002The hazardFire or burns; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Sherwood SCUBA LLC Announce Recall of Maximus Regulators The second stage orifices on these regulators can be cracked, bent or broken. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 30, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 30, 2002The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles The rear seatstays, the tube behind the seat that connects the rear axle to the rear shock, can break, possibly causing the rider to lose control and crash. Apr 25, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 25, 2002The hazardElectric shock; Crash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, InSTEP LLC Announce Recall of Trailer Bikes The bike’s universal joint system can fail, causing a rider to lose control of the bike. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 25, 2002announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 25, 2002The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, Coast Energy Management Announce Recall of Power Saving Devices The Power Planner is a device connected between motorized appliances and wall outlets that is intended to save electricity. Apr 24, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 24, 2002The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Horizon Fitness Announce Recall of Treadmills A component of the electronic control panel can malfunction, causing the motor and walking belt to rapidly accelerate and the user can lose balance and fall. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 23, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 23, 2002The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

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