Home products: every recall, from CPSC

Home product recall Husqvarna Recalls TuffTorq Yard Tractors Due to Loss of Braking Ability The yard tractor’s transaxle can experience intermittent drive failure, posing a risk of reduced or lost braking ability. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 9, 2011announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 9, 2011The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Quality Bicycle Products Recalls Civia Bicycle Racks Due to Fall Hazard The bicycle rack’s mounting bracket can crack or break. Jun 8, 2011announced by CPSCReplace or refundwhat’s offeredNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 8, 2011The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredReplace or refundInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall EKSuccess Brands Recalls American Girl Crafts Jewelry Kit Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The surface coating on some of the beads contains excessive levels of lead, which is prohibited under federal law. Jun 7, 2011announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 7, 2011The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Venmar Ventilation Recalls Air Exchangers Due to Fire Hazard The motor in the air exchangers can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 7, 2011announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 7, 2011The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Musical Shaker Instrument Recalled by Woodstock Percussion Due to Laceration and Choking Hazard The handle can detach from the shaker, exposing a rough edge and posing a laceration hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 2, 2011announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 2, 2011The hazardChoking or swallowing; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Janome America Inc. Recalls Elna Sewing Machines Due to Fire Hazard The wires inside the sewing machine can short circuit, posing a risk of fire. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 1, 2011announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 1, 2011The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Model Helicopters Recalled by Horizon Hobby Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards The main blade grips and main rotor blades can release from the main rotor head, posing an impact and laceration hazard. May 31, 2011announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 31, 2011The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall HP Expands Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard The recalled lithium-ion batteries can overheat and rupture, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. May 27, 2011announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 27, 2011The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Eight Manufacturers Recall Pool and In-Ground Spa Drain Covers Due to Incorrect Ratings The recalled drain covers were incorrectly rated to handle the flow of water through the cover, which could pose a possible entrapment hazard to swimmers and… May 26, 2011announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 26, 2011The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Waterway Plastics Recalls Certain Drain Covers Due to Incorrect Ratings The recalled drain covers were incorrectly rated to handle the flow of water through the cover, which could pose a possible entrapment hazard to swimmers and… May 26, 2011announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 26, 2011The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Paramount Pool & Spa System Recalls Certain Drain Covers Due to Incorrect Rating; Covers Pose Possible Entrapment Hazard to Swimmers The recalled drain covers were incorrectly rated to handle the flow of water through the cover, which could pose a possible entrapment hazard to swimmers and… May 26, 2011announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 26, 2011The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Lawson Aquatics Recalls Certain Pool Drain Covers Due to Incorrect Rating; Covers Pose Possible Entrapment Hazard to Swimmers The recalled drain covers were incorrectly rated to handle the flow of water through the cover, which could pose a possible entrapment hazard to swimmers and… May 26, 2011announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 26, 2011The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall STIHL Recalls Yard Power Products Due to Burn and Fire Hazards The level of ethanol and other fuel additives can distort the toolless fuel cap, allowing fuel to spill, posing a fire and burn hazard. CPSC says to stop using it May 25, 2011announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 25, 2011The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Walmart Recalls GE Food Processors Due to Laceration and Fire Hazard The safety interlock system on the recalled food processor can fail; allowing operation without the lid secured which poses a laceration hazard. CPSC says to stop using it May 25, 2011announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 25, 2011The hazardFire or burns; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Katie Brown Tea Light Candle Sets recalled by Meijer Inc. Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Meijer Stores The clear plastic candle holder can ignite, posing a serious burn and fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it May 18, 2011announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 18, 2011The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Telstar Recalls Energy-Saving Light Bulbs Due to Fire Hazard The light bulbs can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it May 10, 2011announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 10, 2011The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Dorel Asia Recalls to Repair Bunk Beds Due to Collapse and Fall Hazards The wooden side rails that run from the headboard to the footboard and hold the bunk bed’s mattress in place can split and cause the bunk bed to collapse,… May 5, 2011announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 5, 2011The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Kohler Recalls Engines Sold with Husqvarna, Cub Cadet, and Troy-Bilt Riding Lawn Tractors; Laceration Hazard Posed A wire connector on the engine can become disconnected causing the operator’s seat switch to fail. CPSC says to stop using it May 5, 2011announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 5, 2011The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Sheet Sanders Recalled by One World Technologies Due to Laceration Hazard Pieces of the fan can break off from the fan assembly and be ejected from the product, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it May 5, 2011announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 5, 2011The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Sea Elite Systems Recalls Buoyancy Control Devices Due to Drowning Hazard The spring in the over pressure valve can corrode and break preventing the buoyancy control device from retaining air, posing a drowning hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it May 3, 2011announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 3, 2011The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Girl’s Hooded Sweater Recalled by El Gringo Imports Due to Strangulation Hazard The hooded sweaters have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children. May 3, 2011announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 3, 2011The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Tween Brands Recalls Beaded Curtains Due to Risk of Entrapment and Strangulation; Sold Exclusively at Justice Stores The beaded curtains are prone to entanglement. CPSC says to stop using it May 3, 2011announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 3, 2011The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall WRK Enterprises Recalls Edge and HOG Buoyancy Control Devices Due to Drowning Hazard The spring in the over pressure valve can corrode and break preventing the buoyancy control device from retaining air, posing a drowning hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it May 3, 2011announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 3, 2011The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Toro Recalls Power Clear Snowblowers and Recycler Mowers Due to Fire or Burn Hazard The carburetors on both products develop fuel leaks and can ignite when exposed to an ignition source, posing a fire or burn hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 26, 2011announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 26, 2011The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Heartland America Recalls Wooden Stools Due to Fall Hazard The legs and seat of the stool can crack and break, causing the consumer to fall. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 26, 2011announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 26, 2011The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Photon Climbing Carabiners and Quickdraws Recalled Due to Risk of Injury The carabiner gate may open under a heavy load, posing a risk of serious injury or death if the climber falls. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 21, 2011announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 21, 2011The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Aquarium Heaters Recalled by United Pet Group Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards A wiring problem can cause the aquarium heaters to overheat or break during normal use, damaging the aquarium and posing fire and laceration hazards to… CPSC says to stop using it Apr 21, 2011announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 21, 2011The hazardFire or burns; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Disney Princess Plastic Trikes Recalled by Kiddieland Due to Laceration Hazard The plastic castle display and the princess figures protruding from the top of the handle bar pose a laceration hazard if a child falls on it. Apr 21, 2011announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 21, 2011The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Pacific Trade International Recalls Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazard The candles have a clear, plastic cup that can melt or ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 20, 2011announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 20, 2011The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Lithium-Ion Batteries Used with Bicycle Lights Recalled by GeoManGear Due to Fire Hazard The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 19, 2011announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 19, 2011The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Spot Recalls Satellite Communicator Due To Loss of Emergency Communications Capability The internal voltage regulator can stop working, resulting in the inability to transmit messages and tracking information in emergency situations. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 19, 2011announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 19, 2011The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Lennox Industries Recalls to Repair Garage Heaters Due to Fire Hazard Some heaters were manufactured without a required flame rollout switch, which is a back-up device that shuts down the heater in the event of a heater failure. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 14, 2011announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 14, 2011The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall ADP Recalls to Repair Unit Heaters Due to Fire Hazard1 Some heaters were manufactured without a required flame rollout switch, which is a back-up device that shuts down the heater in the event of a heater failure. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 14, 2011announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 14, 2011The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Cub Cadet Recalls Riding Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard A fuel leak can occur near the rear mounting screws on the bottom of the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 13, 2011announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 13, 2011The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Rogue Fitness Barbell Brackets Recalled by Coulter Ventures Due to Injury Hazard The weld between the bracket and the pin that holds the barbell bracket in place on a weightlifting rack can break, causing the weights to fall, and posing an… CPSC says to stop using it Apr 12, 2011announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 12, 2011The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Redken 5th Avenue NYC Recalls Guts Spray Mousse Foam Due to Risk of Rupture The aerosol container’s liner can corrode over time, posing a risk of the cans rupturing and expelling its contents. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 12, 2011announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 12, 2011The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Girl’s Clothing Recalled by My Michelle Due to Risk of Lead Exposure The jewelry and decorative trim attached to the girl’s garments contain high levels of lead. Apr 12, 2011announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 12, 2011The hazardChoking or swallowing; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Active Leisure Tents Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco The tents do not meet the flammability label claim on the unit, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 7, 2011announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 7, 2011The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Williams-Sonoma Recalls Hot Chocolate Pots Due To Burn and Laceration Hazards The handle of the hot chocolate pot can break off during use, posing burn and laceration hazards. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 6, 2011announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 6, 2011The hazardFire or burns; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Stained Glass Soldering Irons Recalled By Cooper Tools Due to Burn Hazard The power cord can break at the flex point where the cord attaches to the handle, posing a burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 6, 2011announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 6, 2011The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Mowers Recalled by The Toro Company Due to Injury Hazard Mowers with the optional deluxe seat have an operator presence switch built into the seat that can activate the mower when the operator vacates the seat,… Mar 30, 2011announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 30, 2011The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Exmark Recalls Pioneer S-Series Mowers Due to Crash Hazard Welds on the motion control linkage can fail and cause the driver to lose control of the machine, resulting in a crash hazard. Mar 29, 2011announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 29, 2011The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Lasko Recalls Box Fans Due To Fire Hazard An electrical failure in the fan’s motor poses a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 24, 2011announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 24, 2011The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Kingsman Fireplaces Recalls Gas Fireplaces Due to Laceration Hazard Delayed ignition can cause the fireplace’s propane gas to explode and break or shatter the glass door. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 24, 2011announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 24, 2011The hazardFire or burns; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Combo Axe Due to Laceration Hazard The knife in the axe handle can come out when the axe is used for chopping or hammering, posing a laceration hazard to the user. Mar 23, 2011announced by CPSCNew instructions or repairwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 23, 2011The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredNew instructions or repairInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Scotch Corporation Recalls Instant Power Toilet Bowl Restorer The contents can leak from the cap when the bottle is turned on its side. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 22, 2011announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 22, 2011The hazardFire or burns; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Ocean Technology Systems Recalls Guardian Full-Face Diving Masks Due to Drowning Hazard The purge assembly on the diving mask can disengage from the regulator, resulting in loss of air to the diver. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 22, 2011announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 22, 2011The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Kawasaki Motor Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard The gasoline tank can split and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 17, 2011announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 17, 2011The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

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