Home products: every recall, from CPSC

Home product recall CPSC, General Binding Corp. Announce Recall of Paper Shredders These paper shredders do not have a protective shield to guard against exposure to the cutting blades. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 20, 2000announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 20, 2000The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Three Firms Announce Recall of Bicycle Helmets These helmets fail impact testing required under CPSC’s Safety Standard for Bicycle Helmets, violating the Consumer Product Safety Act. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 17, 2000announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 17, 2000The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Electric Fans Recalled by Agis Enterprises Co. The fans could overheat during use, present an electrocution hazard and do not have sufficient guards to prevent fingers from contacting the fan blades, posing… CPSC says to stop using it Nov 16, 2000announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 16, 2000The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Emerson Tool Co. Announce Recall of Craftsman® Radial Arm Saws Sold by Sears, Roebuck and Co. These radial arm saws were sold without a guard that covers the entire blade. Nov 14, 2000announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 14, 2000The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Honda Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles A mounting bracket on the front suspension of the Honda Rancher TRX350 models could be welded improperly to the frame. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 13, 2000announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 13, 2000The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, AMSAFE Commercial Products Inc. Announce Recall of Go-Kart Seat Belts The seatbelts on these go-karts can unintentionally unlatch, posing a risk of serious injury to riders. Nov 13, 2000announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 13, 2000The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Kole Imports Announce Recall of Circuit Testers The circuit testers can fail to indicate if electric current is present, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 13, 2000announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 13, 2000The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, Liebert Corp. Announce Recall of Cooling System An electric heating element inside the system, that is used primarily in the dehumidification process, can short circuit and produce sparks, posing a smoke and… Nov 8, 2000announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 8, 2000The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Five-Y Clothing Announce Recall of Fleece Sweatshirts Sold at Kmart These garments, which fail to meet the federal mandatory standards for fabric flammability, could ignite easily and present a serious risk of burn injuries. Nov 6, 2000announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 6, 2000The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Window Covering Industry Announce Recall to Repair Window Blinds The recall involves millions of window blinds with pull cords and inner cords that can form a loop and cause strangulation. Nov 1, 2000announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 1, 2000The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, The Sharper Image Recall Motorized CD Racks Batteries in the unit can leak or explode, when used with an AC adapter. Oct 30, 2000announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 30, 2000The hazardFire or burns; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Compaq Announce Recall of Notebook Computer Battery Packs These battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat, release smoke and possibly catch fire. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 27, 2000announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 27, 2000The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Playworld Systems Announce Recall of Playground Slides The welding of the slide bed to the slide sidewall can crack and separate and children’s fingers can get caught in the space, posing a risk of amputation. Oct 26, 2000announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 26, 2000The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, Toro Co. Announce Recall of Lawn Mowers The wiring on these mowers can short circuit, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 25, 2000announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 25, 2000The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Power Tool Manufacturers Announce Recall of Various Power Tools The switches on these power tools, which were manufactured by Eaton Corp, of Cleveland, Ohio, can stick. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 17, 2000announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 17, 2000The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Dell Announce Recall of Batteries for Notebook-Computers These batteries can short circuit, even when the battery is not in use, causing them to become very hot, release smoke and possibly catch fire. Oct 13, 2000announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 13, 2000The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, DeWALT® Industrial Tool Co. Announce Recall of Battery Chargers Metal clips inside the chargers could come loose and stick through the chargers’ vents, possibly resulting in consumers receiving an electrical shock. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 12, 2000announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 12, 2000The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, RockShox Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Forks The compression rods inside these forks can break, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall, and possibly suffer serious injuries. Oct 12, 2000announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 12, 2000The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Power Mowers Recalled by Lawn-Boy Laceration Oct 10, 2000announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 10, 2000The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, Woods Industries Announce Recall of Extension Cords and Cord Reels The extension cords and cord reels are equipped with a locking plug, which is designed to keep tools plugged in. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 10, 2000announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 10, 2000The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, I-Tech Sport Products Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Hockey Face Guards These face guards, which attach to helmets, can become dislodged on impact, causing them to fall off, leaving the user’s face exposed to possible injury. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 10, 2000announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 10, 2000The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, KitchenAid Announce Recall to Repair Food Processors A cap on the blade unit can dislodge during use. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 5, 2000announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 5, 2000The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, Zebco Announce Recall of Compact Camper Stoves These camper stoves could have been shipped with butane already in the fuel compartment, posing a fire and burn hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 2, 2000announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 2, 2000The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Halpern Import Co. Announce Recall of Cigarette Lighters These lighters can burn with a high flame and can fail to extinguish, presenting fire and burn hazards. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 28, 2000announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 28, 2000The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Trek Bicycle Corp. Announce Recall of Road Bikes and Handlebar Stems The bolts on these bikes’ handlebar stems can break, resulting in the handlebars detaching from the bike and causing riders to lose control and crash. Sep 28, 2000announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 28, 2000The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, BRK Announce Recall of First Alert Fire Extinguishers The extinguishers can fail to discharge when the trigger is activated, failing to put out a fire, which puts consumers at risk of fire-related injuries. Sep 27, 2000announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 27, 2000The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Dynacraft Industries Announce Recall of Mountain Bikes Sold at Target Stores Because some were not welded properly, the front suspension forks on these bicycles can break apart during use, resulting in serious injury to the rider. Sep 26, 2000announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 26, 2000The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, BIC Clarify Recall The recalled lighters are not equipped with the metal shield over the sparkwheel, whereas the child-resistant lighters have that shield. Sep 19, 2000announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 19, 2000The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Vaid Enterprises Announce Recall of “BIC” Cigarette Lighters The lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 14, 2000announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 14, 2000The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Kawasaki Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles Under certain conditions, the drive belts on these ATVs can break, and pieces of the belt can lock up the transmission, including the wheels, causing the… CPSC says to stop using it Sep 13, 2000announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 13, 2000The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, API Outdoors Announce Recall of Hunting Treestands and Treeseats The seat of these devices can collapse, causing the consumer to fall to the ground and suffer injury. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 11, 2000announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 11, 2000The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, R4 Technical Center Announce Recall of Propane Cylinders These cylinders can have missing or damaged internal seals in the cylinder valves. Aug 30, 2000announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 30, 2000The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Weather Radios Recalled by Oregon Scientific The radio can fail to decode certain signals broadcast by the National Weather Service or can provide incorrect warnings of severe weather that puts lives and… Aug 24, 2000announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 24, 2000The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Gel Pens Recalled by Colorbök Because these pens contain an extra spring, the end caps can shoot off with great force, posing a risk of eye and facial injuries. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 24, 2000announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 24, 2000The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, The Penray Companies Inc. Announce Recall of Starting Fluid The starting fluid is extremely flammable and the leaking fluid poses a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 17, 2000announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 17, 2000The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Girl’s Nightshirts Recalled by the William Carter Co. The nightshirts, which fail to meet federal children’s sleepwear flammability standards, could ignite easily and present a serious risk of burn injuries in… Aug 17, 2000announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 17, 2000The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Swivel Rocker Chairs Recalled by Tropitone Furniture The base of the chair can crack, causing the person seated in the chair to fall. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 17, 2000announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 17, 2000The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Manco Products Inc. Announce Recall to Repair of Go-Karts These go-karts have guards designed to help prevent entanglements, but riders’ long hair or loose clothing still can become entangled in partially exposed… CPSC says to stop using it Aug 14, 2000announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 14, 2000The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Williams-Sonoma Inc. Announce Recall of Portable Gas Grills The grills can be difficult or impossible to turn off and the temperature control can malfunction. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 10, 2000announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 10, 2000The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles The throttles on these ATVs can stick, preventing the ATV from slowing down when released. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 9, 2000announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 9, 2000The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Minoura Announce Recall of Bicycle Indoor Training Stands These stands allow regular bicycles to be used as stationary bicycles. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 9, 2000announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 9, 2000The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Appliance Co. of America LLC Announce Recall of Juice Extractors Sold at Kmart The juice extractor’s filter and lid can break apart, and project metal and plastic into the air, causing injuries to nearby consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 3, 2000announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 3, 2000The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC and The Coleman Co. Announce Recall of Gas Grills A sharp edge on the metal heat shield below the control panel of the grill can cause lacerations to the hands, wrists or arms. Aug 1, 2000announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 1, 2000The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, AmeriGas Propane L.P. Announce Recall of Propane Cylinders Of these cylinders, about 10 could be overfilled, which can cause them to release flammable propane gas unexpectedly, posing a risk of fires and explosions. Jul 28, 2000announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 28, 2000The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Master Lock Co. Announce Recall to Replace Gun Locks Due to a manufacturing discrepancy, the two halves of some gun locks can be manually separated without a key, giving children and others unauthorized access to… CPSC says to stop using it Jul 24, 2000announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 24, 2000The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Oil Burning Candles Recalled by Target The glass on these candles can shatter, creating a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 20, 2000announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 20, 2000The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Appliance Co. of America Announce Recall of Toaster Ovens The ovens’ heating elements can break, causing the glass door to shatter. Jul 11, 2000announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 11, 2000The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, The First Years Inc. Announce Recall to Replace “Elmo Nitelights” The faceplate on these nightlights can be broken off, exposing wiring and posing shock and electrocution hazards. Jul 6, 2000announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 6, 2000The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

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