Home products: every recall, from CPSC

Home product recall IKEA Recalls Pressure-Mounted Safety Gates Due to Fall Hazard The friction between the wall and the pressure-mounted safety gate is insufficient to hold the gate in its intended position, posing a fall hazard. CPSC says to stop using it May 12, 2015announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 12, 2015The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Cost Plus World Market Recalls Twist Swivel Stools Due to Fall Hazard The weld joint attaching the stool seat to the center post can break, posing a fall hazard. CPSC says to stop using it May 12, 2015announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 12, 2015The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall La-Z-Boy Recalls Wall Saver Power Reclining Furniture Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert) When reclined, the furniture can tip forward if the consumer exits without bringing the chair to an upright position, posing a fall hazard. CPSC says to stop using it May 12, 2015announced by CPSCRefund or repairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 12, 2015The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredRefund or repairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Avalanche Rescue Snow Shovels Recalled by Mountain Safety Research Due to Risk of Failure During Emergency Rescues (Recall Alert) The lower lock button on the avalanche snow shovel’s shaft can fail to secure the blade, causing the shovel’s shaft and blade to come apart and render the… CPSC says to stop using it May 12, 2015announced by CPSCRefund or repairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 12, 2015The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredRefund or repairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Power Reclining Furniture Recalled by Franklin Due to Fire Hazard; Power Switch Can Fail The switch used to operate the reclining function can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. May 7, 2015announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 7, 2015The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Snow Peak Recalls Japanese Axe Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards The handle of the axe can crack, allowing the axe head to come loose, posing a laceration or impact hazard to the user or bystanders. CPSC says to stop using it May 7, 2015announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 7, 2015The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Felt Bicycles Recalls Cruiser Bicycles Due to Crash Hazard The bicycle’s brakes can fail, posing a crash hazard. CPSC says to stop using it May 1, 2015announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 1, 2015The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Pedego Recalls Electric Bicycle Batteries Due To Fire Hazard The batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Apr 29, 2015announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 29, 2015The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Whistler Recalls Jump&Go Portable Jumpstart and Power Supply Units Due to Fire Hazard The jumpstart’s lithium battery can overheat and cause the units to melt, catch fire and ignite nearby items, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 28, 2015announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 28, 2015The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Shark Vacuum Cleaners Recalled by Euro-Pro Due to Shock Hazard The aluminum wand can disconnect from the vacuum cleaner’s handle and remain energized with electricity, posing a risk of electric shock. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 22, 2015announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 22, 2015The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Gorsuch Recalls ERTLRENZ Ski Boot Heat Liners Due to Fire Hazard Liner can overheat when charging, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 21, 2015announced by CPSCReplace or repairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 21, 2015The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredReplace or repairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Lenovo Expands Recall of Battery Packs for ThinkPad Notebook Computers Due to Fire Hazard The battery packs can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Apr 21, 2015announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 21, 2015The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Trek Recalls Bicycles Equipped with Front Disc Brakes to Replace Quick Release Lever Due to Crash Hazard An open quick release lever on the bicycle’s front wheel hub can come into contact with the front disc brake assembly, causing the front wheel to come to a… CPSC says to stop using it Apr 21, 2015announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 21, 2015The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Hair Dryers Recalled by AG Hair Due to Electrocution Hazard The hair dryers do not have an immersion protection device, which guards against electrocution or shock if the dryer is immersed in water. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 21, 2015announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 21, 2015The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Homelite Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The blower vacuum can overheat, spark and catch on fire posing fire and burn hazards. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 16, 2015announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 16, 2015The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall OWT Industries Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Walmart The blower vacuum can overheat, spark and catch on fire posing fire and burn hazards. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 16, 2015announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 16, 2015The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Civia Cycles Recalls Hyland Bicycles, Aluminum Civia Fenders Due to Crash Hazard The fender mounting bracket can break or bend, posing a fall hazard to the rider. Apr 16, 2015announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 16, 2015The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Crash riskWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Gena Accessories Recalls Women’s Scarves Due to Burn Hazard, Violation of Federal Flammability Standard The scarves fail to meet the federal flammability standard for wearing apparel and pose a burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 16, 2015announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 16, 2015The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Toro Recalls Recycler Mowers Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert) Mowers were assembled with an incorrect blade driver and blade combination, which can cause the blade to break, resulting in an injury hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 16, 2015announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 16, 2015The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Husky Vertical Bike Hooks Recalled by Waterloo Industries Due to Risk of Injury; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot The mounted bike hooks can unexpectedly detach, allowing the bike to fall. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 15, 2015announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 15, 2015The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall San Pedro Manufacturing Recalls Renovated Mattresses and Foundations Due to Fire Hazard The mattresses and foundations fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard, posing a fire hazard. Apr 14, 2015announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 14, 2015The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Yamaha Recalls Viking VI Side x Side Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert) The rear wheels can loosen and cause the rear end of the vehicle to wobble or the rear wheels to come off and cause the vehicle to crash, resulting an injury… CPSC says to stop using it Apr 14, 2015announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 14, 2015The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Dimension Industries Recalls Outdoor Patio Set Rockers Due to Fall Hazard: Sold Exclusively at Home Depot The patio sets’ rocking chairs can break during normal use, posing a fall hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 8, 2015announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 8, 2015The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Bauer Hockey Recalls Hockey Goalie Masks and Replacement Wires Due to Facial Impact or Laceration Hazard The metal wires on the cages can break, posing a facial impact or laceration hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 31, 2015announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 31, 2015The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Blinds To Go Recalls Window Shades Due to Strangulation Hazard The shade’s chain or cord loop can slip out of the hold-down device, posing a strangulation hazard for small children. Mar 31, 2015announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 31, 2015The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Giant Factories Recalls Water Heaters Due to Risk of Fire, Explosion On units with a space between the bottom of the water tank and the combustion chamber, the flame arrestor or flame arrestor plate can fail, posing a risk of… Mar 31, 2015announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 31, 2015The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Aerobars Due to Fall Hazard The bolt used to affix the aerobars to the bicycle can loosen, posing a fall hazard to the rider. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 26, 2015announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 26, 2015The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Linon Home Décor Products Recalls Foldable Wood Patio Chairs Due to Fall Hazard The chair can unexpectedly tip over when a consumer sits on the edge of the seat, posing a fall hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 25, 2015announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 25, 2015The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Child’s Catastrophic Brain Injury Prompts Recall of Residential Elevators Sold Exclusively by Coastal Carolina Elevators Due to Crushing Hazard The elevator can operate while the gate door is open, posing a crushing hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 19, 2015announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 19, 2015The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CreaMiser Refrigerated Creamer Dispensers Recalled by WhiteWave Due to Fire Hazard A relay inside the creamer dispensers can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Mar 17, 2015announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 17, 2015The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Westinghouse Lighting Recalls Glass Shade Holders Due to Risk of Electrical Shock; Sold at Home Depot Stores The pull chain switch on the glass shade holder is incorrectly wired, posing a shock hazard to the consumer. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 12, 2015announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 12, 2015The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall SCARPA North America Recalls Ski Boots with Tronic System Due to Fall Hazard The Tronic system, can unexpectedly switch from ski mode to walk mode, not allowing the boot to release from the binding, posing a fall or injury hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 11, 2015announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 11, 2015The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Urban Outfitters Recalls Teacups Due to Fire Hazard The tea cups are mislabeled as microwave safe. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 11, 2015announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 11, 2015The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall efco Expands Recall of Gas Trimmers Due to Fire Hazard The muffler on the engine can break during use and pose a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 10, 2015announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 10, 2015The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Rapala Recalls StrikeMaster Ice Augers Due To Injury Hazard The trigger switch on the auger could fail and the unit not turn off, posing an injury hazard. Mar 6, 2015announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 6, 2015The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Dirt Devil Recalls Hand Vac Turbo Tool Accessory Due to Laceration Hazard The interior fan of the Turbo Tool accessory can break and eject from the tool housing, posing a laceration hazard to the user or bystanders. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 4, 2015announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 4, 2015The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Melville Direct Recalls Aquarium Motion Lamps Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively by Bits & Pieces (Recall Alert) The lamp can overheat and spark when plugged in, posing a fire hazard. Mar 4, 2015announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 4, 2015The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Cosco Recalls Convertible Hand Trucks Due to Injury Hazard The wheel hub can separate or break and eject pieces during inflation, posing a risk of injury to the consumer and bystanders. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 25, 2015announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 25, 2015The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Fanimation Recalls Brewmaster Ceiling Fans Due to Risk of Injury The ceiling fan hub holding the blades can separate from the shaft when operating in reverse. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 24, 2015announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 24, 2015The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Kenmore Electric Ranges Recalled by Electrolux Due to Electrical Shock Hazard The heating element can fail to properly adhere to the cooktop, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 24, 2015announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 24, 2015The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Safe Step Walk-In Tubs Recalled by Oliver Fiberglass Products and NuWhirl Systems Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert) The tub’s heated seat can get stuck in the “on” position. Feb 24, 2015announced by CPSCNew instructions or labelwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 24, 2015The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredNew instructions or labelInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Pressmaster Recalls Cable Stripping Tool Due to Impact Hazard The tool’s plastic end cap can fly off the product with force either during use or while in storage, posing an impact hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 19, 2015announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 19, 2015The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Hayneedle Recalls Fiber Optic Lighted Christmas Trees Made by East-West Basics Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert) The motor that turns the color disc can overheat, posing the risk of a fire. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 18, 2015announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 18, 2015The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Tommy Bahama Recalls Hula Girl Cocktail Shaker and Glass Sets Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert) The glass shaker can break or shatter unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 18, 2015announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 18, 2015The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall SCOTT Recalls Vanish Evo Bicycle Helmets Due to Head Injury Hazard The bicycle helmets do not comply with the impact requirements of the CPSC safety standards for bicycle helmets. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 13, 2015announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 13, 2015The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Jackco Transnational Recalls ZETA Battery Pack Due to Fire Hazard The battery packs can overheat, split apart and melt the battery pack’s enclosure, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 12, 2015announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 12, 2015The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall SRAM Recalls Zipp 88 Bicycle Wheel Hubs Due to Crash and Injury Hazards The hub flange ring on the front hub can fail posing a crash and injury hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 12, 2015announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 12, 2015The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Kidde Recalls Disposable Plastic Fire Extinguishers Due to Failure to Discharge A faulty valve component can cause the disposable fire extinguishers not to fully discharge when the lever is repeatedly pressed and released during a fire… Feb 12, 2015announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 12, 2015The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

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