Home products: every recall, from CPSC

Home product recall Lamplight Farms 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 fire pot that is still burning. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 7, 2011announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 7, 2011The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall LED Night Lights Recalled by Camsing Global Due to Burn Hazard The LED night lights can overheat, smolder, and melt which may cause minor burns to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 2, 2011announced by CPSCDisposewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 2, 2011The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredDisposeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Petzl America Recalls Belay Devices Due to Fall Hazard Excessive force on the handle can cause it to become stuck in the open position. Aug 30, 2011announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 30, 2011The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Crash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Fiskars Brands Recalls SmartPower String Trimmers Due to Burn, Fire and Laceration Hazards Engine vibration during use of the trimmers can cause wear on the fuel line, leading to a propane fuel leak. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 23, 2011announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 23, 2011The hazardFire or burns; Falls, tip-overs or entrapment; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Target Expands Recall of Step Stools with Storage Due to Fall Hazard The wooden step stools can break apart or collapse under the weight of the user, posing a fall hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 23, 2011announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 23, 2011The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall C. O. Lynch Enterprises Inc. Recalls Itasca Fusion Hiker Boots Due to Foot Injury Hazard The boots could fail to provide the intended protection against compression and impact, posing the risk of a foot injury to consumers. Aug 18, 2011announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 18, 2011The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Macy’s Recalls Martha Stewart Collection Enamel Cast Iron Casseroles Due to Laceration and Burn Hazard The enamel coating on the cast iron casseroles can crack or break during use. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 18, 2011announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 18, 2011The hazardFire or burns; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Office Depot Recalls Desk Chairs Due to Pinch Hazard A consumer’s finger can get caught in an opening in the chair’s tilt mechanism, posing a pinch hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 18, 2011announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 18, 2011The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Umarex USA Recalls to Repair Browning 800 Mag Air Pistols; Pistols Can Fire Unexpectedly Under a variety of circumstances, the safety will not prevent the gun from firing. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 16, 2011announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 16, 2011The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Dining Tables Recalled by EQ3 Due to Collapse and Impact Hazards The wooden table base can split and/or collapse, causing the glass table top to fall. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 12, 2011announced by CPSCReplace or refundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 12, 2011The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredReplace or refundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Philips Lighting Recalls EnergySaver and Marathon Compact Fluorescent Dimmable Reflector Flood Lamps Due to Laceration Hazard The glue that attaches the glass outer envelope or globe to the body of the lamp can fail allowing the glass outer envelope to fall and strike persons and… CPSC says to stop using it Aug 11, 2011announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 11, 2011The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Emergency Exit Signs Recalled by Best Lighting Products Due to Failure to Illuminate The fixtures can malfunction and fail to illuminate in the event of a power failure. Aug 9, 2011announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 9, 2011The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Build-A-Bear Workshop Recalls Lapel Pins Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paints on the lapel pin contain excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 4, 2011announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 4, 2011The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Target Recalls Step Stools with Storage Due to Fall Hazard The wooden step stools can break apart or collapse under the weight of the user, posing a fall hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 4, 2011announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 4, 2011The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall NexTorch Recalls Flashlight Batteries Due to Fire Hazard Batteries can overheat and rupture, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. Aug 3, 2011announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 3, 2011The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Cloud Engines Recalls Pogoplug Video File Sharing Device Due to Fire Hazard The unit can overheat or catch fire, emitting excessive heat, sparks, smoke or flames. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 2, 2011announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 2, 2011The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Fisher-Price Recalls to Repair Little People Builders’ Load ‘n Go Wagons due to Laceration Hazard The back of the wagon’s plastic handle has molded-in reinforcement. Jul 28, 2011announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 28, 2011The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Honeywell Recalls Electric Baseboard and Fan Heater Thermostats Due to Burn Hazard The thermostats can overheat, causing them to melt and smoke. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 28, 2011announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 28, 2011The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Child Safety Latches and Outlet Covers Recalled by Prime-Line; Screw Breaks Can Allow Unintended Access The screws on the safety latches and outlet covers can loosen and/or break. Jul 27, 2011announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 27, 2011The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Prime-Line Products Recalls Child Bathtub Non-Slip Pads Due To Fall Hazard Some pads do not stick to the bathtub surface, posing a fall hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 27, 2011announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 27, 2011The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Kohler Co. Announces Recall of Shower Doors Due to Laceration Hazard The hinge panel of the shower door can shatter, posing a laceration hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 27, 2011announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 27, 2011The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Ross Stores Recalls Acacia Chairs Due to Fall Hazard The chair can collapse when weight is placed on it, posing a fall hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 22, 2011announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 22, 2011The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Ski Helmets Recalled by Swix Sport USA due to Head Injury Hazard The helmet provides insufficient shock absorption and resistance to penetration, posing a head injury hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 21, 2011announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 21, 2011The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Homelite Recalls Pressure Washer Surface Cleaner Attachments Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot The surface cleaner attachment’s nozzle and spray bar can break and detach, striking and/or breaking the unit’s plastic housing. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 21, 2011announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 21, 2011The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Additional Retail Sales Prompt CPSC and Meijer to Reannounce Touch Point Heater Recall; Fire Hazard Posed The oscillating mechanism in the heaters can short out, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 13, 2011announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 13, 2011The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Diving Unlimited International Recalls Weight Systems Due to Drowning Hazard Manufacturing defects in the lanyard connecting the handle to the pocket or the cable securing the pocket to the harness can prevent the weight pockets from… CPSC says to stop using it Jul 12, 2011announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 12, 2011The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Petzl America Recalls Scorpio and Absorbica Safety Lanyards due to Fall Hazard Some lanyards are missing a safety stitch on the attachment loop, which can cause the lanyard to disconnect from the climbing harness, posing a fall hazard to… CPSC says to stop using it Jul 12, 2011announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 12, 2011The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Mini Stars Building Sets Recalled by Edushape Due to Choking Hazard Plastic knobs can break from the center of the stars, posing a choking hazard to young children. Jul 7, 2011announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 7, 2011The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Changzhou Globe Tool Group Recalls Electric Log Splitters Due to Laceration or Amputation Hazard; Firm to Provide Additional On-Product Warnings; Sold Exclusively at Lowe’s Stores The electric log splitters have a hydraulic arm that, during use, slides under the handle used to move the machine. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 7, 2011announced by CPSCNew instructionswhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 7, 2011The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredNew instructionsInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Chanel Recalls Silk Scarves and Garments Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard The garments fail to meet the federal flammability standard for wearing apparel, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 7, 2011announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 7, 2011The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Mizuno USA Inc. Recalls Baseball and Softball Gloves Due to Presence of Mold Some gloves were found to contain a variety of molds that could cause respiratory or other infections in individuals with chronic health problems, or in… CPSC says to stop using it Jul 6, 2011announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 6, 2011The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Dollar Tree Recalls Glass Votive Candle Holders Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards The glass votive candle holders can shatter while in use, posing a fire and laceration hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 5, 2011announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 5, 2011The hazardFire or burns; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Wm. Wright Co. Recalls Roman Shade Kits due to Risk of Strangulation Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the shade, or when a child pulls the… CPSC says to stop using it Jun 30, 2011announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 30, 2011The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Hamilton Beach Recalls Toasters Due to Fire Hazard The heating element in these toasters can remain energized indefinitely when an item is placed in the toaster which may ignite the contents, posing a fire… CPSC says to stop using it Jun 30, 2011announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 30, 2011The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall International Vitamin Corporation Recalls Live Better Vitamins Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement The iron supplements are not in child-resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. Jun 30, 2011announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 30, 2011The hazardChoking or swallowing; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by The Shade Store Strangulations 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 child pulls the… CPSC says to stop using it Jun 30, 2011announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 30, 2011The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Women’s Multivitamins Recalled by GNC Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirements (Recall Alert) The product contains iron, but does not have child-resistant packaging as required by federal law. Jun 30, 2011announced by CPSCReplace or refundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 30, 2011The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredReplace or refundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Club Car Recalls Golf Cars and Hospitality, Utility and Transport Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard The brake pedal mounting blocks can crack and separate, resulting in a loss of braking ability. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 29, 2011announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 29, 2011The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Topson Downs of California Recalls Women’s Dresses Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard The dresses fail to meet the federal flammability standard for wearing apparel, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 28, 2011announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 28, 2011The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall American Honda Recalls Portable Generators The hazard labels attached to the batteries used on the generators are printed in Japanese instead of English. Jun 23, 2011announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 23, 2011The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Napa Home & Garden Recalls NAPAfire and FIREGEL Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Fire and Burn 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 Jun 22, 2011announced by CPSCDisposewhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 22, 2011The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredDisposeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall MTD Recalls TrimmerPlus Edger Attachments Due to Laceration Hazard The steel shaft that drives the edger blade can break during use causing the edger blade to detach. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 21, 2011announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 21, 2011The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Christmas Tree Shops Recall Animated Safari and Aquarium Lamps Due to Fire and Shock Hazards Defective wiring in the lamps can cause an electrical short, posing fire and shock hazards to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 21, 2011announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 21, 2011The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Emma’s Garden Polka-Dot Girls’ Dresses Recalled by TJX Due to Choking Hazard The decorative buttons on the front of the dress can detach, posing a choking hazard. Jun 15, 2011announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 15, 2011The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall aDOORable Swing Bar Recalled by Sportime Due to Fall Hazard A welded eye hook on the swing bar can break, posing a fall hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 15, 2011announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 15, 2011The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Harbinger Fitness Recalls Ab Straps Due to Fall Hazard The plastic buckle on the ab straps can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 14, 2011announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 14, 2011The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Calphalon Recalls to Repair Contemporary Cutlery Knife Block Sets Due to Laceration Hazard The tips of the 8- inch slicing knife and/or the 8-inch bread knife can protrude through the bottom slot row on the wooden block holder, posing a laceration… Jun 14, 2011announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 14, 2011The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall General Electric, Sharp Recalls GE Air Conditioning and Heating Units Due to Fire Hazard An electrical component in the heating system can fail, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 14, 2011announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 14, 2011The hazardFire or burns; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

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