Home products: every recall, from CPSC

Home product recall TRUMPF Medical Systems Recalls Television Mounting System Due to Falling Hazard The arm joints on the television mounting system do not have a washer at the top joint which can result in excessive wear of the stop pins on the arm. Jul 18, 2012announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 18, 2012The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Family Dollar Stores Recalls Decorative Light Sets Due To Fire and Electrical Shock Hazard The light sets do not meet the UL standard for this product and pose a fire and shock risk. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 12, 2012announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 12, 2012The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Molenaar Recalls Folding Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard The folding step stools can break or collapse unexpectedly when in use, posing a fall hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 12, 2012announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 12, 2012The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Nikon Recalls Rechargeable Battery Packs Sold with Digital SLR Cameras Due to Burn Hazard The battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 11, 2012announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 11, 2012The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Bosch Recalls SkilSaw Miter Saws Due to Laceration Hazard The lower guard can break and contact the blade during use, posing a laceration hazard to users. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 10, 2012announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 10, 2012The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Bath Petals Recalls Soy Candles Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards The candle can burn with a high flame, causing excessive heat. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 5, 2012announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 5, 2012The hazardFire or burns; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall iSi North America Recalls Twist’n Sparkle Beverage Carbonation System Due to Explosion Hazard The plastic bottles can explode under pressure, expelling plastic parts, resulting in an injury hazard to anyone nearby. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 5, 2012announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 5, 2012The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall IKEA Recalls Track Lighting System Due to Electric Shock Hazard The ground connection in the track is defective, posing an electric shock hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 28, 2012announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 28, 2012The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Watkins Manufacturing and Therm Products Recall Spas Due to Fire Hazard A loose internal electrical connection of the spa heaters can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 28, 2012announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 28, 2012The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Exhaust Fans Sold at Lowe’s Stores Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Made by Delta Electronics Dongguan The fan’s heater blades can fail to rotate properly, causing the fan to overheat and posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 28, 2012announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 28, 2012The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Big Cat Human Powered Vehicles Recalls Bicycle Due to Crash Hazard The bicycle frame can crack, which can cause the rider to lose control and crash. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 27, 2012announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 27, 2012The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Samuel Lawrence Furniture Recalls Sleigh Beds Due to Fall Hazard The hardware holding the headboard and footboard can loosen or detach, posing a fall hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 27, 2012announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 27, 2012The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Alltrade Tools Recalls Kawasaki Cordless Drill Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco The trigger switches can short and generate excessive heat posing a burn hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 27, 2012announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 27, 2012The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Servpro Recalls Notus Air Movers Due to Fire Hazard The air mover/blower’s internal electrical capacitor can fail and overheat, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 26, 2012announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 26, 2012The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Flushmate Recalls Flushmate® III Pressure-Assisted Flushing System Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards The system can burst at or near the vessel weld seam releasing stored pressure. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 21, 2012announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 21, 2012The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Currie Technologies Recalls Adult Tricycles Due to Fall Hazard The rear axle can break causing a rear wheel to detach, posing a fall hazard to the rider. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 21, 2012announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 21, 2012The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Bluestem Brands and Tone World International Recall Recliner Chair Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standards The surface paint on the legs of the recliner contains excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law. Jun 21, 2012announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 21, 2012The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Big Lots Recalls Portable Ceramic Space Heaters Due to Fire, Electric Shock Hazard The heaters can overheat and melt, posing a fire or electric shock hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 20, 2012announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 20, 2012The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Frigidaire Gas Range Recalled Due to Fire Hazard, Sold Exclusively at Lowe’s Stores There can be a delayed ignition on the bake/broil features of the oven, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 20, 2012announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 20, 2012The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Ceiling Mounted Light Fixtures Recalled by Thomas Lighting Due to Fire and Shock Hazards The fixture’s socket wire insulation can degrade, leading to charged wires becoming exposed, causing electricity to pass to the metal canopy of the fixture. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 19, 2012announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 19, 2012The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Bel Air Lighting Recalls Outdoor Wall Mount Lanterns Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards An electrical short circuit can occur in the lanterns’ internal wiring, posing a risk of fire, burn and electric shock to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 19, 2012announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 19, 2012The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Air Movers Recalled by EDIC Due to Fire Hazard The air mover/blower’s internal electrical capacitor can fail and overheat, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 19, 2012announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 19, 2012The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Nautilus Recalls Bowflex Dumbbells Due to Injury Hazard The weight selector dial on the units can fail, causing weight plates to fall when the dumbbell is lifted from its cradle, posing an injury hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 7, 2012announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 7, 2012The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall California Innovations Expands Recall of Freezer Gel Packs Due to Ingestion Hazard If the packs become damaged, they can leak gel that could contain diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol, which can cause illness if ingested in large amounts. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 7, 2012announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 7, 2012The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall West Marine Recalls Folding Deck Chairs Due to Collapse Hazard The chair cannot support the stated weight capacity. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 6, 2012announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 6, 2012The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Black & Decker Coffeemakers Recalled by Applica Consumer Products Due to Injury Hazard The coffee pot handle can break, causing cuts and burns to the consumer. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 1, 2012announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 1, 2012The hazardFire or burns; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall English Riding Supply Recalls Wire Mouth Bits for Horses Due to Risk of Injury The steel braided wire in the mouthpiece that connects the bit on either side of the horse’s cheeks can become frayed, rusted or worn, which can cause the bit… CPSC says to stop using it May 31, 2012announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 31, 2012The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall ECHO Bear Cat Recalls Hydraulic Log Splitters Due to Impact Hazard The end cap of the log splitter’s hydraulic cylinder can break away from the body of the log splitter, posing an impact hazard to the user or bystander. CPSC says to stop using it May 30, 2012announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 30, 2012The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Select Brands Recalls Kitchen Selectives Blender Due to Laceration Hazard While in operation, the plastic pitcher can separate from the blade assembly, leaving the blade assembly in the base and exposing the rotating blades. CPSC says to stop using it May 24, 2012announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 24, 2012The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Kitchen Table and Chair Set Recalled by Stoneberry Due to Fall Hazard The chairs can collapse during normal use, causing a fall hazard. CPSC says to stop using it May 24, 2012announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 24, 2012The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Clip-on Desk Lamps Sold At Lowe’s Stores Recalled Due to Shock Hazard; Made by He Shan Lide The power cord for the lamp can detach where it meets the clamp, exposing energized wires, posing an electric shock risk to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it May 23, 2012announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 23, 2012The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Cooper Lighting Recalls Commercial Reflector Assembly with Glass Lens Due to Injury Hazard The reflector can fall out of its fixture to the ground, which could result in an injury hazard. May 23, 2012announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 23, 2012The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Chicago Century Furniture Corp. Recalls Mattresses for 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. CPSC says to stop using it May 23, 2012announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 23, 2012The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Bicycle Stems Recalled by Ridley Bikes Due to Fall Hazard The bicycle handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard. CPSC says to stop using it May 22, 2012announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 22, 2012The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Circulon 13-Piece Cookware Set Recalled by Meyer Corporation Due to Laceration Hazard from Glass Lid The glass lid used with the 5-quart covered sauté pan can crack, break or shatter, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it May 17, 2012announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 17, 2012The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Climbing Ropes Recalled by Porter Athletic Due to Fall Hazard The climbing rope can slip through the clamp that connects at the top, posing a fall hazard for climbers. CPSC says to stop using it May 17, 2012announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 17, 2012The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Boys’ Hooded Jackets Recalled by Bonded Apparel; Neck Drawstrings Pose Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at dd’s Discounts The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children. May 15, 2012announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 15, 2012The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Kennedy International Recalls Folding Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard The folding step stools can break or collapse unexpectedly when in use, posing a fall hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it May 10, 2012announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 10, 2012The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Salsa Cycles Recalls Bicycle Racks Due to a Fall Hazard The L-shaped mounting straps used to attach the bicycle rack to the front of the bicycle can break and cause the rack to fall while the bicycle is in use,… May 10, 2012announced by CPSCRefund or repairwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 10, 2012The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredRefund or repairInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Trampolines Recalled by Sportspower Limited Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart The netting surrounding these trampolines can break, allowing children to fall through the netting and be injured. CPSC says to stop using it May 9, 2012announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 9, 2012The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Girls’ Hooded Winter Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by LA Fashion Hub Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at dd’s Discounts The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children. May 8, 2012announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 8, 2012The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall LaJolla Sport Recalls Boy’s Hooded Flannel Shirts Due to Strangulation Hazard The hooded sweatshirts have drawstrings in the neck that can pose a strangulation hazard to children. May 8, 2012announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 8, 2012The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall M.M.M. Boys’ Jogging Suits Recalled by Hot Chocolate; Waist Drawstrings Pose Entanglement Hazard; Sold Exclusively at dd’s Discounts The jacket of this jogging suit has a drawstring at the waist that could become snagged or caught in small spaces or vehicle doors and it poses an entanglement… May 8, 2012announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 8, 2012The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Sonoma Valley Bar Stools Sold Exclusively at Havertys Furniture Recalled by Intercon Due to Fall Hazard The bolts attaching the top of the bar stool to the leg assembly can come loose, causing the seat to dislodge, resulting in a fall hazard. May 8, 2012announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 8, 2012The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Exmark Quest ZRT Riding Mowers Recalled Due to Crash Hazard Bearings supporting the riding mower’s deck can fail and cause the deck to interfere with the operator’s controls, resulting in a crash hazard. CPSC says to stop using it May 2, 2012announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 2, 2012The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Farm Glass & Metal Spiral Tea Light Holder Recalled by Christmas Tree Shops Due to Fire Hazard Due to the design of the product, the tea lights can burn with a high flame, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it May 1, 2012announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 1, 2012The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Gerber Recalls Instant Knife Due to Laceration Hazard The locking mechanism on the spring-assisted blade can fail to engage properly, causing the blade to fold during use, posing a laceration hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 26, 2012announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 26, 2012The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Kawasaki USA Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Injury, Death Hazard The recalled products have been incorrectly labeled as having a higher occupant capacity than is safe. Apr 26, 2012announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 26, 2012The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

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