Home products: every recall, from CPSC

Home product recall Gems Sensors Recalls Pressure Transducers Used in Fire Pump Controllers Due to Risk of Failure in a Fire The transducer can fail to accurately detect water pressure in a fire suppression sprinkler system. Apr 24, 2012announced by CPSCNew instructions or replacewhat’s offeredNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 24, 2012The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredNew instructions or replaceInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Lenovo Expands Recall of ThinkCentre Desktop Computers Due to Fire Hazard A defect in an internal component in the power supply can overheat and pose a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 24, 2012announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 24, 2012The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Sakar International Recalls Battery Chargers Due to Electrocution, Electric Shock Hazard The plastic holding the screws can break, causing the screws to come loose and the casing to separate. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 19, 2012announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 19, 2012The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Irwin Recalls 10-Inch Circular Saw Blade 3-Pack Due to Laceration Hazard Posed by Defective Packaging The saw blades can fall out of the bottom of the plastic packaging, posing a laceration hazard. Apr 19, 2012announced by CPSCNew instructionswhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 19, 2012The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredNew instructionsInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall XS Scuba Recalls Miflex High Pressure Diving Hoses Due to Drowning Hazard The diving hose can rupture reducing the available air supply to the diver, posing a drowning hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 19, 2012announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 19, 2012The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bike Brake Levers Due to Crash Hazard The adjuster cap and brake cable can slide out of position and make the brakes non-operational. Apr 18, 2012announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 18, 2012The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall STOK Gas Grills Recalled by One World Technologies Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The regulator on the grill can leak propane gas, which can ignite, posing fire and burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 18, 2012announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 18, 2012The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Air Rifles Recalled by Air Venturi Due to Ability to Fire With Safety Switch On The safety switch can be overcome by pulling the trigger with force, allowing the rifle to fire, resulting in a serious injury or death. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 18, 2012announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 18, 2012The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall GT, Giant and Trek Bicycles with SR Suntour Suspension Forks Recalled by SR Suntour Due to Fall Hazard The suspension fork’s internal support tubes can break and cause the rider to lose control, fall and crash. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 12, 2012announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 12, 2012The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Crash riskWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Additional Fire Incidents Prompts Baja Motorsports to Reannounce Dirt Bike Recall The fuel tank can leak, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 12, 2012announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 12, 2012The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Viking Range Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard An electrical component in the dishwasher can overheat, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 10, 2012announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 10, 2012The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Club Car Recalls Utility and Transport Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard The brake pedal mounting blocks can crack and separate, resulting in a loss of braking ability, resulting in a crash. Apr 10, 2012announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 10, 2012The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Todson Recalls Bicycle Child Carrier Seats Due to Laceration and Fingertip Amputation Hazards A child can place his or her fingers in the opening at the grab bar’s hinge mechanism. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 5, 2012announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 5, 2012The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall West Elm Recalls Folding Chairs Due to Fall Hazard The chairs can collapse during normal use, posing a fall hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 5, 2012announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 5, 2012The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Public Bikes Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard The pedals can crack and break, posing a fall hazard to the rider. Apr 5, 2012announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 5, 2012The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Office Depot Recalls Desk Chairs Due to Fall Hazard The weld connecting the seat plate to the gas lift can fail, causing the chair to separate from the base. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 5, 2012announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 5, 2012The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Husqvarna Recalls Grass and Hedge Trimmers Due to Fire Hazard Fuel can leak from the rubber spacer holding the fuel lines in the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 4, 2012announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 4, 2012The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Arena Lamp Recalled by Great American Opportunities Due to Electrical Shock Hazard The electrical design and construction of the lamps poses the risk of an electric shock to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 27, 2012announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 27, 2012The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Safety 1st Cabinet Locks Recalled Due to Lock Failure; Children Can Gain Unintended Access to Dangerous Items Young children can disengage the cabinet locks, allowing access to cabinet contents and posing the risk of injury, due to dangerous or unsafe items. Mar 22, 2012announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 22, 2012The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Adjustable Mattress Bases Recalled by Leggett & Platt Due to Fire Hazard Electrical components in the motor control board can fail and short causing overheating, which poses a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 22, 2012announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 22, 2012The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Lacrosse Helmets Recalled by Easton Sports Due to Facial Injury Hazard The chin bar can break, causing the wearer to suffer a jaw or facial injury. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 22, 2012announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 22, 2012The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Ceiling Fans Recalled by Westinghouse Lighting Due to Shock and Fire Hazards The two 60-watt light bulbs included with the ceiling fans exceed the fan’s maximum wattage, which can cause the ceiling fans to overheat or fail. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 21, 2012announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 21, 2012The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Bon Hiver Recalls Freebase Snowboard Bindings Due To Fall Hazard The binding’s base plate can fracture from impact during use, posing a fall hazard to snowboarders. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 20, 2012announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 20, 2012The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Kawasaki USA Recalls Utility Vehicles due to Fire Hazard The fuel tube can scrape against the air cleaner housing and develop holes, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 15, 2012announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 15, 2012The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Hydrostatic Lawn Tractors Recalled by Hydro-Gear Due to Crash Hazard A drive gear in the lawn tractor’s hydrostatic transaxle can fail causing brake failure, posing a crash hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 13, 2012announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 13, 2012The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Lenovo Recalls ThinkCentre Desktop Computers Due to Fire Hazard A defect in an internal component in the power supply can overheat and pose a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 8, 2012announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 8, 2012The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Umbro Boys’ Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled; Waist Drawstrings Pose Entrapment Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Ross Stores The boys’ jacket has a retractable elastic drawstring at the waist with a toggle that could become snagged or caught in small spaces or doorways, which poses… Mar 8, 2012announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 8, 2012The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Locker Brand Recalls Rx Lockers Due to Failure Leading to Allowing Unauthorized Access to Medicine Containers The medicine container can open by applying pressure to the latch when it is locked. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 7, 2012announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 7, 2012The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Gore Recalls Ride-On Bicycle Brake Cables Due to Fall Hazard When the brake cables are installed on Campagnolo® style brake levers, they can detach, causing the brakes to fail and posing a fall hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 6, 2012announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 6, 2012The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Crash riskWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall LED Night Lights Recalled by AmerTac Due to Fire and Burn Hazards An electrical short circuit in the night light can cause it to overheat and smolder or melt, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 1, 2012announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 1, 2012The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Twin Oaks Recalls Hammock Stands Due to Fall Hazard The foot brackets used to support the hammock can crack, causing the stand to collapse. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 29, 2012announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 29, 2012The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Greenlee Recalls Utility Knives Due to Laceration Hazard The blade locking mechanism can fail, allowing the blade to fold inward toward the handle, posing a laceration hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 28, 2012announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 28, 2012The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Carlisle FoodService Recalls Melamine Mugs Due to Burn Hazard The cups and mugs can break when exposed to hot liquids, posing a burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 28, 2012announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 28, 2012The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall American Honda Recalls Trimmers Due to Laceration Hazard The shaft can crack and cause the lower gear case and cutting attachment to detach, posing a laceration hazard to the operator and bystanders. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 28, 2012announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 28, 2012The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Gas Cylinders Recalled by Worthington Cylinders Wisconsin Due to Fire Hazard The seal on the cylinders can leak after torches or other fuel consuming equipment are disconnected from them, posing a fire hazard. Feb 23, 2012announced by CPSCNew instructions or replace or refundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 23, 2012The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredNew instructions or replace or refundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall ECHO Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard The fuel line between the fuel tank and carburetor could have been damaged during assembly leading to fuel leakage, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 23, 2012announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 23, 2012The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Suntech America Recalls SolarBlend Roof Tiles Due to Fire Hazard The connectors between the solar roof tiles can become loose, posing a fire hazard. Feb 23, 2012announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 23, 2012The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Meijer Recalls Touch Point Fan Heaters Due to Fire, Shock Hazards Exposed and unshielded electrical components can cause the heater to overheat and melt, posing fire and electrical shock hazards. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 22, 2012announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 22, 2012The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall 2GIG Technologies Recalls Modules Used In Go!Control Panels for Home Security Systems Due to Fire and Burn Hazard GSM radio modules used inside Go!Control Panels for home security systems can overheat and combust, resulting in a fire or burn hazard to consumers. Feb 22, 2012announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 22, 2012The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Fuji Recalls Women’s Cruiser Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard The bicycle’s frame can break in the center of the downtube during use, causing the rider to lose control and fall. Feb 21, 2012announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 21, 2012The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Shimano Recalls PRO Atherton Mountain Bike Handlebar Stems Due to Fall Hazard The bolts holding the front plate of the stem to the stem body can be pulled out of the threads while the bike is being ridden, causing the rider to lose… CPSC says to stop using it Feb 21, 2012announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 21, 2012The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall American Honda Recalls ATVs due to Crash Hazard A weld on the ATV’s front right upper suspension arm can separate, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle, posing a crash hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 21, 2012announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 21, 2012The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Pro Armor Recalls Latches for Utility Vehicle Doors Due to Ejection and Laceration Hazards The latch pin can disengage from the latch allowing the door to open while the vehicle is moving. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 21, 2012announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 21, 2012The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Ganz Recalls Dancing Teapots Due to Burn Hazard The teapot’s handle can get extremely hot when there is hot water in the teapot, posing a burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 16, 2012announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 16, 2012The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Improvements Catalog Recalls Adjustable Ottoman Beds Due to Fall Hazard When the ottoman is converted into a bed and weight is put on it, it can collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 15, 2012announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 15, 2012The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Fire Control Panels Recalled by Bosch Security Systems Corp. Due to Alarm Failure Posing a Fire Hazard On all systems, when the alarm verification feature of the system is turned on, the control panel can fail to sound an alarm if a fire occurs. Feb 15, 2012announced by CPSCNew instructionswhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 15, 2012The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredNew instructionsInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall STIHL Recalls Chain Saws Due to Risk of Injury The flywheel on the chain saw can crack causing parts of the flywheel to separate and strike users or bystanders, posing a risk of injury. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 14, 2012announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 14, 2012The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Tassimo Single-Cup Coffee Makers Recalled by BSH Home Appliances Due to Burn Hazard The plastic disc, or T Disc, that holds the coffee or tea can burst and spray hot liquid and coffee grounds or tea leaves onto consumers using the brewer and… CPSC says to stop using it Feb 9, 2012announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 9, 2012The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesReported in the notice

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