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Home product recall CPSC, SC Johnson Announce Recall of Glade® Extra Outlet Scented Oil Air Fresheners These Extra Outlet PlugIns® may have been misassembled during manufacture, which could pose a risk of fire. Apr 19, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 19, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Hallmark Announce Recall of Harry Potter Key Chains The key chains can leak petroleum distillates, which can pose an ingestion hazard to children. Apr 18, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 18, 2002The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Brunswick Corp. Announce Another Expanded Recall of Mongoose and Roadmaster Mountain Bicycles The forks on these bicycles can break apart, causing riders to lose control, fall and suffer serious injury. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 18, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 18, 2002The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Ames True Temper Announce Recall of Wheelbarrows The plastic wheel assemblies on these wheelbarrows, manufactured by a predecessor company, can break when being inflated with high-pressure air hoses. Apr 16, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 16, 2002The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Country Home Products, Inc. Announce Recall for Repair of Cordless Electric Lawnmowers A wiring problem on the lawnmower’s circuit board may cause some of the safety functions to become inoperable. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 10, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 10, 2002The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC and Gas-Fired Products Inc. Announce Recall of Water Heaters Over time, the heat exchanger could become blocked, creating a potential ventilation and cracking problem, posing a fire hazard, if nearby combustibles ignite. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 10, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 10, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Crystal Mountain Water Cooler Corp. Announce Recall of Water Coolers The hot & cold water dispenser’s heater band can short circuit, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Apr 4, 2002announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 4, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, DeWALT Industrial Tool Co. Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws The spindle on the saw may slip, causing the blade to contact the lower guard, posing a hazard to the consumer, from an exposed blade. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 4, 2002announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 4, 2002The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, Intercon Merchandising Source Announce Recall of Mini Beach Chairs Given with “Time Out” Cosmetics at Sears The chairs can collapse, posing crush and amputation hazards to consumer’s fingers and toes. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 2, 2002announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 2, 2002The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC and Federated Merchandising Group Announce Recall of Girl’s Capri Pant and Shirt Set The buttons in the center of the embroidered flowers on the shirt can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 2, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 2, 2002The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Wenzel Reminds Consumers about Recall of Propane Camping Lanterns An insufficient connection between the lantern and the propane cylinder can allow gas to escape and ignite unexpectedly, posing a potential fire and injury… CPSC says to stop using it Apr 2, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 2, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Cadet Manufacturing Co. Recall of In-Wall Electric Heaters When an RM or ZM model heatbox (replacing a ZA or RA model heatbox) is inserted into a ZAC wall can and wired through a fitting in the top-left wall can… CPSC says to stop using it Apr 2, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 2, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC and Tristar Products Inc. Announce Recall of Steam Cleaner The internal hose connected to the trigger in the handle can detach, allowing hot water and/or steam to escape, posing a burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 29, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 29, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Lifetime Products Inc. and Escalade Sports Announce Recall to Repair Portable Basketball Hoops The basketball hoops may have a sharp protruding bolt on the players’ side of the pole, that can cause serious leg or body lacerations to consumers, when the… CPSC says to stop using it Mar 28, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 28, 2002The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Tough Traveler Ltd. Announce Recall of Child Backpack Carriers A child could fall from a carrier when the seat restraint strap is not doubled-back through the slider if the carrier’s safety harness is not used. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 28, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 28, 2002The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Invensys Climate Controls Announce Recall of TS11 Thermal Safety Control Valve The lower body, with 1/4”, 3/8”, 7/16” inlet/outlet diameter, may have a machining defect that can create a thin wall on the bottom of the casting. Mar 26, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 26, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Dixon Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Riding Lawn Mowers The fuel tanks on these mowers can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 21, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 21, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, The Toro Company Announce Recall of Riding Mowers The riding mower’s exhaust system can ignite fuel vapors from spilled fuel if the engine backfires. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 21, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 21, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Exmark Manufacturing Announce Recall of Riding Mowers The riding mower’s exhaust system can ignite fuel vapors from spilled fuel if the engine backfires. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 21, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 21, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Jade Products Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Dynasty Gas Ranges The ranges could tip-over if a heavy weight is placed on an open oven door, posing a risk of burn injuries from hot food or liquids in cooking containers. Mar 20, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 20, 2002The hazardFire or burns; Falls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Paperweights The paperweights can leak petroleum distillates, which can pose ingestion and flammability hazards to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 20, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 20, 2002The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Pascal Products Co. Announce Recall of Two-Paneled Fireplace Screens Sold At Wal-Mart The paint on the metal mesh can ignite when exposed to a direct flame, posing a serious fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 20, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 20, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, ICON Health & Fitness Inc. Announce Recall of Hiker Exercise Equipment An electrical component in the control system at the base of the unit can fail and cause overheating. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 14, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 14, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Viessmann Manufacturing Company (U.S.) Inc., Announce Recall of SR-RN-2 and SR-RN2R Boiler Control The controls have an electronic relay that may fail in a manner that will allow the burner to operate and by-pass the interlock with the flue damper. Mar 13, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 13, 2002The hazardFire or burns; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC and GE Interlogix Announce Recall to Repair Security Control Panels The systems can fail to communicate with the central station that should receive the distress signal, which then would fail to alert the fire department,… Mar 13, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 13, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Leiner Health Products Announce Recall of Dietary Supplements Containing Iron The supplements being recalled are not packaged in child-resistant packaging, as required under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. Mar 12, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 12, 2002The hazardChoking or swallowing; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Trudeau Corp. Announce Recall of Fondue Sets The plastic ring with handles, that is attached to the upper rim of the fondue pot, can crack during normal heating or cooling, posing burn and fire hazards to… CPSC says to stop using it Mar 7, 2002announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 7, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, Longwell Electronics Announce Recall of Power Cord Sets Sold with HP Inkjet Printers The connector can break, exposing electrical contacts and posing a shock hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 7, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 7, 2002The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Hunter Fan Co. Announce Recall of Humidifiers The motors in these humidifiers can overheat, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 7, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 7, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Murray Inc. Announce Recall of Riding Lawn Mowers The fuel tank can crack and leak fuel, posing a burn or fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 5, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 5, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, BikeE Corp. Announce Recall of Recumbent Bicycles The recumbent seats on these bicycles can crack and break, causing the seat to come off the frame and resulting in injury to the rider. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 28, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 28, 2002The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Dansk International Designs Ltd. Announce Recall of Ice Cream Scoops A cap at the end of the handle of the scoop can fly off with substantial force, especially if the scoop is immersed in hot water. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 28, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 28, 2002The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Ingersoll-Rand Co. Announce Recall of Portable Air Compressors Sold Between 1983 and 1991 Internal corrosion to the inner wall of the air receiver tank can cause the air tank to unexpectedly rupture, allowing pressurized air to suddenly and… CPSC says to stop using it Feb 26, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 26, 2002The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Roto Zip Tool Corporation Announce Recall of Handheld Saws The handles on these saws can separate from the body, causing the operator to be cut. Feb 26, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 26, 2002The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, HSN 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. Feb 22, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 22, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Calphalon Corp. Announce Recall of Stainless Steel Kettles The kettle’s cover traps steam inside of the kettle, causing an increase in pressure. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 21, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 21, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Cutco Cutlery Corporation Announce Recall of Knife Blocks The longest knife in the set when inserted “blade side-up” can protrude through the bottom of the knife block, presenting a risk of laceration injuries to… Feb 21, 2002announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 21, 2002The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, Alpha International Announce Recall of Pedal Cars The paint coating on some of these pedal cars contains high lead levels. Feb 20, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 20, 2002The hazardChoking or swallowing; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Unilever Home and Personal Care USA Announce Recall of Plush Snuggle® Bears The eyes and noses of these bears can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children. Feb 20, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 20, 2002The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Harry and David Announce Recall of Outdoor Lanterns The solder attaching the hanger at the top of the lantern may melt from the heat of a candle, causing the lantern to detach from the hanger, posing a fire… CPSC says to stop using it Feb 8, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 8, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Honeywell Consumer Products Announce Recall of Moveable Baseboard Heaters The heating element in these baseboard heaters can short-circuit and ignite combustible material under the heater, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 7, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 7, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Applica Consumer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Black & Decker® Brand VersaToast™ Toasters The heating element in these toasters can continue to operate after use, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 7, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 7, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, BSH Home Appliances Corp. Announce Recall of Thermador Gas Ranges Hot air is vented below the small oven and causes the metal surface on the door of this oven to get too hot, presenting a burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 4, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 4, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Vector Manufacturing Ltd. Announce Recall of Power Inverters with GFCI Outlets The GFCIs on the inverters, which are intended to protect consumers against shock and electrocution, could fail to operate correctly. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 31, 2002announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 31, 2002The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Dehumidifiers The dehumidifiers can overheat, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 31, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 31, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Micro-Mark Announce Recall of Butane Micro Torch Lighters The lighters do not have a child-resistant mechanism, as required by federal law. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 31, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 31, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Custom Buoyancy Inc. Announce Recall of Scuba Diving Devices The overpressure valve can stick in the open position, posing a drowning hazard to divers. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 30, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 30, 2002The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Lands’ End, Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Blankets Some of the blankets may contain a loose connection, that may cause the unit to not function or to short-circuit, posing a risk of fire. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 28, 2002announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 28, 2002The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

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