Home products: every recall, from CPSC

Home product recall Insolroll Recalls Roller Shades with Solar and Rechargeable Motors Due to Fire Hazard The motor of these roller shades has a built-in lithium battery that can overheat while being charged, posing a fire risk. May 22, 2013announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 22, 2013The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Kubota Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert) The fuel tank’s pressure relief valve can malfunction, causing the tank to expand and rub against the transmission drive belt and drive cooling fan. CPSC says to stop using it May 21, 2013announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 21, 2013The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Avon Recalls Microwave Popcorn Maker Due to Burn and Fire Hazards; New Instructions Provided When cooked too long, the popcorn can overheat in this popcorn maker and ignite, posing a fire or burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it May 16, 2013announced by CPSCNew instructionswhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 16, 2013The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredNew instructionsInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Powell Company Recalls Anywhere Lounger Bean Bag Chairs Due to Suffocation and Strangulation Hazards Bean bag chairs without a permanent zipper closure allow young children to unzip, ingest or inhale the small beads inside of the bean bag chair, posing a… May 16, 2013announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 16, 2013The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Choking or swallowingWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Optimus Recalls Portable Electric Heaters Due to Fire Hazard The heater design can fail to prevent ignition of nearby combustible materials that come in contact with the unit, posing a fire hazard to the consumer. CPSC says to stop using it May 15, 2013announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 15, 2013The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Meijer Recalls Touch Point Baseboard Convection Heaters Due to a Fire Hazard The heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it May 10, 2013announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 10, 2013The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Family Dollar Stores Recalls Optimus Tower Quartz Heaters Due to Overheating and Fire Hazards The heaters can overheat posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it May 9, 2013announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 9, 2013The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Toro Recalls Zero Turn Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard The idler pulley can rub against the mower’s fuel tank, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it May 9, 2013announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 9, 2013The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Surly Bikes Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard The bicycle fork can bend above the disc brake mount, posing a fall hazard to the rider. CPSC says to stop using it May 8, 2013announced by CPSCReplace or refundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 8, 2013The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Crash riskWhat’s offeredReplace or refundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall LEM Products Distribution Recalls 5-Tray Food Dehydrators Due to Fire Hazard The fan can fail causing the unit to overheat and pose a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it May 2, 2013announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 2, 2013The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Louisville Slugger OneX Fastpitch Softball Bats Recalled by Hillerich & Bradsby Due to Injury Hazard from Breakage The bat’s barrel can separate from the handle during use and strike people nearby. CPSC says to stop using it May 2, 2013announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 2, 2013The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall MTD Products Recalls Cub Cadet Commercial Lawn Mowers Due to Risk of Fire (Recall Alert) Fuel can leak from the vent valve grommet on top of the fuel tank during operation, posing a risk of fire. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 29, 2013announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 29, 2013The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Currey & Company Recalls Chandeliers Due to Electric Shock Hazard Defective wiring can conduct electricity to the chandeliers’ metal parts, posing an electric shock hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 25, 2013announced by CPSCReplace or repairwhat’s offeredNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 25, 2013The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredReplace or repairInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall 3T Design Recalls Cervélo Bicycles with Aura Pro Handlebars Due to Risk of Injury The bicycle’s handlebar clamps can detach during riding causing the rider to lose control, posing a risk of injury. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 25, 2013announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 25, 2013The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Children’s Apparel Network Recalls Girl’s Clothing Sets; Waist Belt Poses Risk of Entrapment The vest sold with these sets has a faux half-belt sewn into the side seams with a hook and eye closure at the waist that could become snagged or caught in… Apr 24, 2013announced by CPSCRefund or repairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 24, 2013The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredRefund or repairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Target Recalls Giada De Laurentiis Lasagna Pan Due to Laceration Hazard The pan can break causing sharp edges and posing a laceration hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 24, 2013announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 24, 2013The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall West Elm Recalls Floor Lamps Due to Injury and Shock Hazards A failure of the lamp’s joint locking mechanisms can cause the lamp to collapse and the electrical cord to spark, posing injury and shock hazards to consumers. Apr 23, 2013announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 23, 2013The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Trident Diving Equipment Recalls High-Pressure Scuba Diving Air Hoses Due to Drowning Hazard The diving hose that connects the regulator to the tank’s pressure gauge can leak, posing a drowning hazard to the user. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 18, 2013announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 18, 2013The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Huffy Recalls Slider Tricycles Due to Loss of Control Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us The handlebar can unexpectedly loosen while in use, causing the rider to lose control. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 17, 2013announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 17, 2013The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Crash riskWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Gerbings Recalls Heated Jacket Liners Due to Burn Hazard A defective wire connector can cause the jacket liner to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 17, 2013announced by CPSCReplace or repairwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 17, 2013The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredReplace or repairInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Overstock.com Recalls High-Powered Magnet Sets Due to Ingestion Hazards When two or more magnets are swallowed, they can link together inside a child’s intestines and clamp onto body tissues, causing intestinal obstructions,… CPSC says to stop using it Apr 15, 2013announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 15, 2013The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Six Retailers Announce Recall of Buckyballs and Buckycubes High-Powered Magnet Sets Due to Ingestion Hazard These products contain defects in the design, warnings and instructions, which pose a substantial risk of injury and death to children and teenagers. Apr 12, 2013announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 12, 2013The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Battenfeld Technologies Recalls Three-Digit Combination Locking Handgun Vaults Due to Lock Malfunction The lock can fail and allow unintended access to the contents of the vault. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 10, 2013announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 10, 2013The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Home Depot Recalls CE Tech Riser Cable Due to Fire Hazard The riser cable does not meet fire resistance standards for riser cable, posing a fire hazard. Apr 9, 2013announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 9, 2013The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Manchester Tank & Equipment Company Recalls Propane Cylinders Due to Fire Hazard Fuel can leak from the thread connection between the cylinder and valve, posing a fire hazard if exposed to an ignition source. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 9, 2013announced by CPSCReplace or repairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 9, 2013The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredReplace or repairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Remote-Controlled Helicopters Recalled by Midwest Trading Group Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The rechargeable battery inside the helicopters can overheat and ignite the helicopter, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers or nearby items. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 2, 2013announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 2, 2013The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Haier America Expands Recall of Chest Freezers Due to Fire Hazard A capacitor in the freezer’s circuitry can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Apr 2, 2013announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 2, 2013The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Bell Sports Recalls BMX Bike Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury; Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us The buckle on the helmet’s safety strap can release in an accident and allow the helmet to fall off the rider, posing a risk of head injury. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 28, 2013announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 28, 2013The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Definitive Technology Recalls SuperCube 2000 Subwoofers Due to Risk of Shock An internal failure with the subwoofer’s level input jack (RCA jack) results in a shock hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 28, 2013announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 28, 2013The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall WRSI Recalls Kayaking and Rafting Helmets Due to Head Injury Hazard The chinstrap buckle can fail, posing a head injury hazard to users. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 26, 2013announced by CPSCReplace or refundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 26, 2013The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredReplace or refundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall 3M Recalls Filtrete Room Air Purifiers Due to Fire Hazard The ion generator in the air purifiers can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Mar 26, 2013announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 26, 2013The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Aqua Lung Recalls Buoyancy Compensators Due to Drowning Hazard The rubber handles can detach as divers are trying to remove the weight pockets to rise to the surface in an emergency. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 21, 2013announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 21, 2013The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Magura USA Recalls Bicycle Hydraulic Disc Brakes Due to Collision Hazard The brakes can fail in low temperatures, posing a collision hazard. Mar 21, 2013announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 21, 2013The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall tc electronic Recalls Bass Guitar Amplifier Due to Electrical Shock Hazard A nut inside the chassis can come loose and fall between the electrical coils, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 21, 2013announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 21, 2013The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Electric shockWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Yuba Bicycles Recalls Mundo Cargo Bikes Due to Injury Hazard Passengers’ feet can get caught in the rear wheel, posing a foot injury. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 20, 2013announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 20, 2013The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall LED Light Bulbs Recalled by Lighting Science Group Due to Fire Hazard The bulbs can overheat during use, posing a fire hazard. Mar 19, 2013announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 19, 2013The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Stuart Weitzman Girls’ Cha Cha Boots Recalled by Synclaire Brands Due to Fall Hazard The zipper pulls on the boots can become entangled posing a fall hazard. Mar 14, 2013announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 14, 2013The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall BrightLight Blankets Recalled by IdeaVillage Due to Burn Hazard The batteries in the blanket can overheat, posing a burn hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 14, 2013announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 14, 2013The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Bluworld/Nu-Flame Recalls Wall Mounted Fireplaces Due to Fire and Burn Hazard Overfilling or spilling fuel while attempting to refill fireplace fuel cups while in place can lead to the fuel cup being ejected from the fireplace, posing a… CPSC says to stop using it Mar 13, 2013announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 13, 2013The hazardFire or burns; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Soft Air USA Recalls Swiss Arms Air Rifle Due To Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Sports Authority The air gun can discharge while the safety is engaged, posing a risk of injury to consumers and those nearby. Mar 12, 2013announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 12, 2013The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall White House | Black Market Women’s Shoes Recalled by Impo International Due to Fall Hazard The heels on the shoes can become unstable, posing a fall hazard. Mar 12, 2013announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 12, 2013The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall The Pampered Chef Recalls Garlic Slicers Due to Laceration Hazard A blade on the garlic slicer can unexpectedly dislodge during use, posing a laceration hazard to the consumer. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 7, 2013announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 7, 2013The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Disco Lights Recalled by Tween Brands Due to Electrical Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Justice The electrical wiring in the lamp base is accessible and the lamp can overheat, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 5, 2013announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 5, 2013The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Regency Seating Recalls Oakmont Fabric Stackable Chair Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively by Global Industrial Equipment The weld connecting the legs to the seat can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 5, 2013announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 5, 2013The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Briggs & Stratton Recalls Ariens Compact Snow Blowers Due to Fire Hazard The snow blower’s carburetor bowl nut can allow gas to escape from the unit. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 5, 2013announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 5, 2013The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall SlumberWorld Recalls Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard The mattresses fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Feb 28, 2013announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 28, 2013The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Jerdon Style Recalls One-Cup Coffeemakers Due to Burn and Fire Hazards The coffeemaker can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 27, 2013announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 27, 2013The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Liberty Mountain Recalls Mountain Climbing Lanyards Due to Risk of Serious Injury The elastic webbing on the lanyards can deteriorate over time and break while in use, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the climber. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 27, 2013announced by CPSCReplace or refundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 27, 2013The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredReplace or refundInjuriesNone, the notice says

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