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Home product recall CPSC, Five Firms Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers The fuel tanks on these blowers can leak, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 26, 2001announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 26, 2001The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Firms Announce Recall of Chain Saws and Child Table Seats A missing screw can cause the chain brake to fail to operate, presenting a laceration hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 21, 2001announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 21, 2001The hazardCuts, impacts or projectiles; Crash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Fluke Corp. Announce Recall of Electrical Testers The recalled units can “lock-up” and stop working. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 19, 2001announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 19, 2001The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Garden Way Announce Recall of Trimmers/Mowers The trimmer heads, which control the cutting cords, can split and detach, posing a serious injury risk to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it May 29, 2001announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 29, 2001The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Giant Bicycle, Inc. Recall Giant Bicycle Forks The forks can break during use, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall and suffer serious injuries. CPSC says to stop using it May 24, 2001announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 24, 2001The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Schottenstein and Value City Department Stores Recall Candles The candle flame can ignite the silver paint coating on the candle container, presenting a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it May 24, 2001announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 24, 2001The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, BSH Home Appliances Corp.Announce Recall of Thermal/Microwave Ovens The oven door may not lock properly when the oven is put into the “self clean” mode. CPSC says to stop using it May 17, 2001announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 17, 2001The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Sears Announce Recall of Glue Gun These glue guns can overheat, presenting fire and burn hazards to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it May 15, 2001announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 15, 2001The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Unilever Home and Personal Care USA Announce Recall of Snuggle® Teeny Bean Bears Included with Fabric Softener The yellow pom-pom can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. May 10, 2001announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 10, 2001The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall of Basketball Sets Some of the nets have enlarged openings. CPSC says to stop using it May 10, 2001announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 10, 2001The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Power Tool Manufacturers Announce Recall of Electric Drills The switches on these power tools, which were manufactured by Eaton Corp., of Cleveland, Ohio, can stick. CPSC says to stop using it May 10, 2001announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 10, 2001The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Drinkmaker of Sweden AB Announce Recall of Home Soda Machines Components inside the soda machine can break apart, posing a serious risk of lacerations to consumers, who can be struck by shrapnel. CPSC says to stop using it May 10, 2001announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 10, 2001The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Canon U.S.A. Inc. Announce Recall of Fax Machines The Faxphones are combination plain-paper copiers and facsimile machines. CPSC says to stop using it May 10, 2001announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 10, 2001The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Maytag Announce Recall of Electric Ranges Liquid can enter the indicator light and can cause sparking and flaming in the light, presenting a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it May 9, 2001announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 9, 2001The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Vermont Castings, Majestic Products Announce Recall of Space Heaters Overheating inside the space heaters can cause the exterior to become extremely hot, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it May 9, 2001announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 9, 2001The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Padlocks and Cable Gun Locks The padlocks can be opened using keys other than those originally provided with the locks and the cable locks can be opened if struck with force, potentially… May 9, 2001announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 9, 2001The hazardFire or burns; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Dell Computer Corp. Announce Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries These batteries can overcharge, causing them to become very hot, release smoke, and possibly catch fire. CPSC says to stop using it May 3, 2001announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 3, 2001The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Sheico PKS Inc. Announce Recall of Scuba Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs) The overpressure valve can stick in the open position, presenting a drowning hazard to divers. CPSC says to stop using it May 3, 2001announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 3, 2001The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Tools Exchange Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Cigarette Lighters The lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. CPSC says to stop using it May 2, 2001announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 2, 2001The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Harbor Freight Tools Announce Recall Propane Torches The hose that comes with the propane torch can crack or burst, presenting a fire and explosion hazard. CPSC says to stop using it May 2, 2001announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 2, 2001The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Kmart Corp. Announce Recall of MARTHA STEWART EVERYDAY® Brand Tea Kettles Boiling water can be expelled from the kettle’s spout, presenting a burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 30, 2001announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 30, 2001The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Backpack Blowers Recalled by Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA The engine exhaust can emit flames, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 24, 2001announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 24, 2001The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Cigarette Lighters Recalled by DFS Group Ltd. The lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 24, 2001announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 24, 2001The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Dynacraft Announce Recall of Boys’ Mountain Bicycles Sold at Wal-Mart The front-suspension forks on these bicycles can break during use, resulting in serious injury. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 24, 2001announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 24, 2001The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, ASICS TIGER Corp. Announce Recall of Wrestling Ear Guards The plastic protective shell of these guards can break when it is hit against a hard surface, resulting in impact injuries to the wrestler’s head. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 24, 2001announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 24, 2001The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, LG Electronics Inc. Announce Recall of Goldstar, General Electric, and Sears Kenmore Dehumidifiers These dehumidifiers have an internal electrical connection that can overheat, presenting a potential fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 19, 2001announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 19, 2001The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Atomic Aquatics Announce Recall of Scuba Regulators The regulator’s first stage spring can break, causing restricted airflow, posing a drowning hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 18, 2001announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 18, 2001The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Firms Announce Recall of On/Off Switches for Rope and Cable Lights If the cable lights are plugged in, even if the lights are not lit, the recalled switch on the power cord could allow the cable lights to remain energized. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 18, 2001announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 18, 2001The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Firms Announce Recall of On/Off Switches for Rope and Cable Lights If the rope lights are plugged in, even if the lights are not lit, the recalled switch on the power cord could allow the rope lights to remain energized. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 18, 2001announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 18, 2001The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Gladstrong Investments USA Announce Recall of Disposable Lighters The lighters’ child-resistant mechanisms are frequently ineffective. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 17, 2001announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 17, 2001The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Lithonia Lighting Announce Recall of Emergency Lights The emergency lights have an internal electrical component that could overheat when connected to 277-volt electrical systems and melt the lighting enclosure,… Apr 13, 2001announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 13, 2001The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Tony USA Inc. Announce Recall of Easter Egg Garlands The string can break and release the eggs, posing a choking hazard to young children. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 12, 2001announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 12, 2001The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Fleetwood EXIM Inc. Announce Recall of Cigarette Lighters The lighters have child-resistant mechanisms that do not work. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 5, 2001announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 5, 2001The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Midwest of Cannon Falls Inc. Announce Recall of Candles When the duck-shaped candle burns, the pooling of wax can ignite the paint on the duck, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 3, 2001announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 3, 2001The hazardFire or burns; Falls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Lakewood Announce Recall of Electric Heaters The electrical connections inside of the heater can become loose, causing the heater’s metal frame to become energized. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 3, 2001announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 3, 2001The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, White Consolidated Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Air Conditioners These air conditioners can short circuit, posing a risk of fires, and shock and burn injuries to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 28, 2001announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 28, 2001The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Remington Products Co., LLC Announce Recall of Hairdryers These hairdryers are not equipped with an appliance leakage current interrupter plug (ALCI plug) to cut off electrical current in case of contact with water. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 21, 2001announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 21, 2001The hazardCuts, impacts or projectiles; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Hurricane Products Announce Recall of Propane Regulators These regulators can leak propane, which can result in a fire or explosion. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 21, 2001announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 21, 2001The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall of Maytag, Magic Chef Gas Ranges The vent flue insulation can be out of position on these ranges. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 20, 2001announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 20, 2001The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Jade Products Inc. Announce Recall of Dynasty Gas Ranges The igniters are too far from the burners, which can cause a delayed ignition of gas. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 20, 2001announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 20, 2001The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, STIHL Inc. Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers The fuel hose on the carburetor can be dislodged, and leak fuel, presenting fire and burn hazards. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 20, 2001announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 20, 2001The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Deere & Company Recall Gator Utility Vehicles During manufacturing, an extra internal vent line was attached to the plastic vent fitting on some fuel tanks. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 20, 2001announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 20, 2001The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Ariens Co. Announce Recall of Lawn Mowers The piece attaching the blade to the mower can crack and break off. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 14, 2001announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 14, 2001The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Pacific Cycle LLC Announce Recall of Water Bottles Included With Girls’ Bikes The drinking valve on the cap can detach, presenting a potential choking hazard. Mar 13, 2001announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 13, 2001The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, The Designers Edge Announce Recall of Fluorescent Worklights The worklight’s power cord has loose connections, which could result in live wires being exposed. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 13, 2001announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 13, 2001The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, National Service Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Zep Commercial Cleaners Sold at The Home Depot Some of these bottles can leak through the cap when turned on their side, allowing the contents of the cleaner to come into contact with consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 9, 2001announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 9, 2001The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Xanadu Candle Co. Announce Recall of Candles These candles can burn with a high flame, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 8, 2001announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 8, 2001The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Double L Announce Recall of Lighters These lighters can leak butane when they are ignited, causing an excessive burst of flame. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 6, 2001announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 6, 2001The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

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