Home products: every recall, from CPSC

Home product recall Mophie Recalls iPod Touch Rechargeable External Battery Case Due to Burn Hazard The battery case’s integrated circuit switch can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 30, 2011announced by CPSCNew instructions or replacewhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 30, 2011The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredNew instructions or replaceInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Motion Sensing Wall Switches Recalled by HeathCo due to Electrical Shock Hazard When the switches are in the auto mode and the light is off, a small amount of leakage current passes through the electric circuit, including the socket. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 22, 2011announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 22, 2011The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Build-A-Bear Recalls Teddy Bear Swimwear Set Due to Strangulation Hazard The inner tube accessory can be pulled over a small child’s head, posing a strangulation hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 16, 2011announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 16, 2011The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Liebherr Expands Recall of Refrigerators Due to Injury Hazard; Door Can Detach The refrigerator’s door can detach, posing an injury hazard to consumers. Nov 16, 2011announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 16, 2011The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Collective Brands Recalls KEDS Girls’ Shoes Due to Laceration Hazard Ornamental stars on the heel of the shoe can loosen, posing a laceration hazard. Nov 16, 2011announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 16, 2011The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Columbia Sportswear Recalls Batteries Sold With Jackets Due To Fire Hazard The batteries have a cell defect which can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard. Nov 16, 2011announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 16, 2011The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Michaels Stores Recalls Ashland Brand Glass Vase Due to Laceration Hazard The glass vases can break or fracture when a consumer picks them up, posing a laceration hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 15, 2011announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 15, 2011The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall W.P. Appliances Recalls Combination Grills/Griddles Due to Overheating and Electrical Shock Hazards; Sold Exclusively at HSN A defect in the electrical wiring of the electric grills/griddles can pose a risk of overheating, melting and an electrical shock hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 10, 2011announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 10, 2011The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Arctic Cat Recalls ATVs due to Crash Hazard The ATV’s steering tie-rod can bend, causing loss of control which poses a crash hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 10, 2011announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 10, 2011The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Libbey Glass Recalls Glass Bowls Due to Laceration Hazard The glass bowl can break when subjected to sudden temperature changes or impact, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 3, 2011announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 3, 2011The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Under Armour Recalls Chin Straps for Football Helmets Due to Laceration Hazard The metal snap that connects the chin strap to the helmet has sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard when the user’s metal snap comes into contact with… CPSC says to stop using it Nov 3, 2011announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 3, 2011The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Battat Recalls Magnetic Sketchboards; Magnetic Pen Tip Poses Choking Hazards The magnetic tip of the drawing pen can dislodge from the pen, posing a choking hazard to children. Nov 2, 2011announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 2, 2011The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall IKEA Recalls Wardrobe Mirror Doors Due to Laceration Hazard The mirror glass can detach unexpectedly from the wardrobe door, fall and shatter, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. Nov 1, 2011announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 1, 2011The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Kiddieland Recalls Disney-branded Fairies Plastic Trikes Due to Laceration Hazard The plastic fairy figures protrude from the top of the handle bar posing a laceration hazard if a child falls on them. Nov 1, 2011announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 1, 2011The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Hunting Knife Sets Due to Laceration Hazard The latching mechanism for the knife’s interchangeable blades can unexpectedly fail and release the blade. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 1, 2011announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 1, 2011The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Bicycles Recalled by Trek Due to Fall Hazard The bolt that secures the seat saddle clamp to the seat post can break posing a fall hazard. Oct 27, 2011announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 27, 2011The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Hand Trucks Recalled by Harper Trucks Due to Injury Hazard When the tires are overinflated, they can explode causing the wheel hub to separate or break, ejecting pieces of the hub. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 27, 2011announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 27, 2011The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Bad Boy Buggies Recalled by BB Buggies Due to Loss of Steering Control and Crash Hazard The steering assembly arm can break and cause the driver to lose control, posing a crash hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 26, 2011announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 26, 2011The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Big Lots Recalls Glider Recliners with Ottomans Due to Entrapment and Finger Crushing Hazards An exposed gap between the moving parts of the chair and the base framework can allow access to toddlers and infants, posing an entrapment hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 25, 2011announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 25, 2011The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Evergreen Enterprises Recalls Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards The pourable gel fuel can ignite unexpectedly and splatter onto people and objects nearby when it is poured into a firepot that is still burning. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 25, 2011announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 25, 2011The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall General Electric Recalls Gas Rangetop with Grill Due to an Explosion Hazard Burners on Rangetops operating on liquefied petroleum (“LP” or propane) may fail to ignite or light if the gas control knob is left in a position between OFF… CPSC says to stop using it Oct 25, 2011announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 25, 2011The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Electric Motion Systems, LLC Recalls Lithium-Poly Battery Pack Due to Fire Hazard The battery can overheat and catch fire. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 21, 2011announced by CPSCDisposewhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 21, 2011The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredDisposeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Horizon Hobby Recalls Losi NiMH Battery Charger Due to Possible Burn and Fire Hazards The charger and battery can emit excessive heat, posing a burn and fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 20, 2011announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 20, 2011The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall ADT Recalls Carbon Monoxide Detectors Due to Failure to Properly Indicate End of Useful Life When the CO detectors reach the end of their useful life, they should send a signal to make a sound in the home alarm panel alerting consumers it is time to… Oct 20, 2011announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 20, 2011The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Additional Retail Sales Prompt CPSC and Meijer to Re-announce Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds Recall; Strangulation Hazard Posed Roman Shades - Strangulation can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a… CPSC says to stop using it Oct 19, 2011announced by CPSCRefund or repairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 19, 2011The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredRefund or repairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Marshall Group Recalls Marshall Gardens PatioGlo Bio-Fuel Gel Due to Burn Hazard The pourable gel fuel can ignite unexpectedly to the consumer and expel onto people and objects nearby when it is poured into a firepot that is still burning. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 11, 2011announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 11, 2011The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Nidec Motor Corporation Recalls Pool Pump Motors Due to Electrical Shock Hazard The pump cover is not properly grounded posing an electrical shock hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 11, 2011announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 11, 2011The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Bird Brain Recalls Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards The pourable gel fuel can ignite unexpectedly and splatter onto people and objects nearby when it is poured into a firepot that is still burning. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 5, 2011announced by CPSCDisposewhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 5, 2011The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredDisposeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Ballard Designs Recalls Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard Plastic tabs on the feet of the step stools can cause the stools to be unstable, posing a fall hazard to consumers. Oct 4, 2011announced by CPSCNew instructionswhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 4, 2011The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredNew instructionsInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Husqvarna Professional Products Recalls RedMax Brushcutter Due to Fire Hazard Some fuel tanks allow leakage at the fuel cap, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 29, 2011announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 29, 2011The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Pacific Décor Recalls Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards The pourable gel fuel can ignite unexpectedly and splatter onto people and objects nearby when it is poured into a firepot that is still burning. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 29, 2011announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 29, 2011The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Bond Manufacturing Recalls Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards The pourable gel fuel can ignite unexpectedly and splatter onto people and objects nearby when it is poured into a firepot that is still burning. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 28, 2011announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 28, 2011The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Fuel Barons Recalls Pourable Gel Fuels Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards The pourable gel fuel can ignite unexpectedly and splatter onto people and objects nearby when it is poured into a firepot that is still burning. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 28, 2011announced by CPSCDisposewhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 28, 2011The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredDisposeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Real Flame Recalls Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards The pourable gel fuel can ignite unexpectedly and splatter onto people and objects nearby when it is poured into a firepot that is still burning. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 28, 2011announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 28, 2011The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Smart Solar Recalls Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards The pourable gel fuel can ignite unexpectedly and splatter onto people and objects nearby when it is poured into a firepot that is still burning. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 28, 2011announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 28, 2011The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Luminosities/Windflame Recalls Pourable Gel Fuels Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards The pourable gel fuel can ignite unexpectedly and splatter onto people and objects nearby when it is poured into a firepot that is still burning. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 28, 2011announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 28, 2011The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard The brake component housed within the bicycle’s carbon fork can disengage from the fork and allow the brake assembly to contact the wheel spokes while… Sep 22, 2011announced by CPSCReplace or repairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 22, 2011The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Crash riskWhat’s offeredReplace or repairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Bridgeway Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard The bicycle chain can break, causing a rider to lose control and fall. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 22, 2011announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 22, 2011The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall American Woodcrafters Recalls to Repair Bunk Beds Due To Fall Hazard The guard rails on upper bunks can crack and cause the mattress and its support rails to collapse, posing a fall hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 20, 2011announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 20, 2011The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors Powered by Kawasaki Engines Due to Overheating and Fire Hazards The cooling fan (A) installed on top of the front mounted Kawasaki engine in the lawn tractor can break. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 16, 2011announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 16, 2011The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Target, Select Brands Recall Chefmate 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 Sep 15, 2011announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 15, 2011The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Home Fires Prompt Dehumidifier Recall Reannouncement from LG Electronics The power connector for the dehumidifier’s compressor can short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers and their property. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 14, 2011announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 14, 2011The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors Due to Laceration Hazard Hardware used to hold the mower blade brake assemblies on the mower decks can break. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 14, 2011announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 14, 2011The hazardCuts, impacts or projectiles; Crash riskWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors; Brake Failure Can Cause Loss of Control Hardware used to hold the brake assembly to the transmission housing can break. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 14, 2011announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 14, 2011The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Kubota Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard The fuel hose clamp can detach from the fuel filter and allow gas to leak out, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 14, 2011announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 14, 2011The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Weehoo Recalls Bike Trailers Due to Fall and Crash Hazards The receiver on the trailer’s seat post hitch can crack and cause the trailer to detach, posing fall and crash hazards to the child in the seat. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 13, 2011announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 13, 2011The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Crash riskWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall KTM North America Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Fall or Crash Hazard The motorcycle handlebar clamp can develop cracks during normal use causing the handlebars to move from their set position. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 8, 2011announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 8, 2011The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Crash riskWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Target Recalls to Repair Embark Resistance Cords Due to Injury Hazard A black plastic ball attached to the resistance cord’s door anchor can unexpectedly release and strike the user, posing an injury hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 8, 2011announced by CPSCNew instructions or repairwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 8, 2011The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredNew instructions or repairInjuriesReported in the notice

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