Home products: every recall, from CPSC

Home product recall LED Lamps Recalled by Eco-Story Due to Fire Hazard When used without a Class II transformer, the lamp can overheat, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 19, 2011announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 19, 2011The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Schneider Electric Recalls Xantrex GT Series Grid Tie Solar Inverters Due to Injury Hazard A component of the inverter can degrade, causing out gassing within the wiring compartment of the inverter. Jan 18, 2011announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 18, 2011The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to a Loss of Control Hazard The front lower suspension arm can crack during use which could lead to loss of control, posing a risk of severe injury or death. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 18, 2011announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 18, 2011The hazardPoisoning or chemicals; Crash riskWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Marker Völkl USA and Kästle Recall Ski Bindings Due to Fall Hazard Steel springs in the heel pieces of the bindings could break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 12, 2011announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 12, 2011The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall White-Rodgers Recalls Home Heating and Cooling Thermostats Due to Fire Hazard The programmable thermostats constantly charge the backup AA batteries used to power the thermostat’s clock. Jan 12, 2011announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 12, 2011The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall GE and Professional Series Brand Dehumidifiers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard A component in the dehumidifier’s compressor can short circuit, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 11, 2011announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 11, 2011The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Men’s Sherpa Shirts Recalled by Foria International Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard The shirts fail to meet the federal flammability standard for wearing apparel and pose a risk of burn injury. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 11, 2011announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 11, 2011The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Snow Throwers Recalled by Ariens Company Due to Injury Hazard Users trying to clear the collector or discharge chute while the machine is operating could be at risk of a finger or hand injury hazard. Jan 11, 2011announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 11, 2011The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Quoizel Inc. Recalls Outdoor Hanging Lantern Due to Fall Hazard The glass lantern can separate from the top support ring and fall, injuring people who are nearby. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 6, 2011announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 6, 2011The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall ITT Water Technology Recalls Pumps Due to Electric Shock/Electrocution Hazard Sump pumps installed without ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection can pose an electric shock or electrocution hazard if touched by the consumer. Jan 6, 2011announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 6, 2011The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Christmas Tree Shops Recalls Oven Rack Guard Due to Fire Hazard The product cannot withstand the high temperatures stated on the packaging and can overheat posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 6, 2011announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 6, 2011The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Avalung Backpacks Recalled by Black Diamond Equipment Due to Suffocation Hazard The air intake tubing can crack under cold temperatures, causing the unit not to function as intended, posing a suffocation hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 5, 2011announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 5, 2011The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Salsa Cycles Recalls Handlebar Stems Due to Fall Hazard The handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the rider. Jan 4, 2011announced by CPSCReplace or refundwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 4, 2011The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredReplace or refundInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall American Honda Recalls Snowblowers Due to Fire Hazard The fuel tank joint and O-ring located on the underside of the fuel tank can seep or drip fuel over time, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 29, 2010announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 29, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall STIHL Inc. Recalls Chain Saws Due to Laceration Hazard The throttle trigger may stick after it has been released by the operator, which could cause the engine to continue to run at a speed that drives the saw chain. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 23, 2010announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 23, 2010The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall QVC Recalls Spinning Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard The candle holders can catch fire, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 23, 2010announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 23, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Ceramic Banks Recalled by Oriental Trading Company Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The yellow surface paint on the banks contains excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law. Dec 22, 2010announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 22, 2010The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Michaels Stores Recalls Silver Tree Tealight Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard The tealight cups are positioned where the flame from the candles can ignite other parts of the candle holder, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 22, 2010announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 22, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall BB Buggies Recalls Classic Bad Boy Buggies Again Due To Crash Hazard The off-road vehicles can accelerate without warning, posing a risk of injury to the user and/or bystanders. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 22, 2010announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 22, 2010The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Wal-Mart Recalls Electric Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazard The heaters can malfunction resulting in overheating, smoking, burning, melting and fire. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 16, 2010announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 16, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Sterno Recalls Portable Butane Stoves Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The stove’s “on-off” valve can fail to close completely when turned to the “off” position, causing butane to leak from the stove. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 16, 2010announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 16, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Girls’ Hooded Zip Jacket and Vest Sets with Drawstrings Recalled By Splendid Due to Strangulation Hazard The hooded zip jackets and the vest sets have drawstrings through the hoods which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children. Dec 16, 2010announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 16, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Fagor America Inc. Recalls Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard The refrigerator’s control board can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 16, 2010announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 16, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Paging Loudspeakers Recalled By TOA Electronics Due to Risk of Impact Injury The speaker housing can crack at the mounting bracket, causing the speakers to fall from their mounting. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 16, 2010announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 16, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Trimmers/Brushcutters Recalled by STIHL Incorporated Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert) Vibration from the ignition module may cause the trimmer head to loosen and detach from the mounting, posing an injury hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 16, 2010announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 16, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Lamps Recalled by CDX Group Due to Fire and Shock Hazards Substandard electrical wiring, connections and plugs in these lamps pose a fire and shock risk to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 15, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 15, 2010The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Portable Table-Saws Recalled by Ryobi Due to Laceration Hazard The saw blade on the motor carriage could be misaligned, posing a laceration hazard. Dec 14, 2010announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 14, 2010The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Extech Instruments Recalls Digital Clamp and Multimeters due to Electrocution Hazard When the battery runs low, the meters can fail to give an accurate voltage reading, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is off or… CPSC says to stop using it Dec 14, 2010announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 14, 2010The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Cast Iron Skillets Sold by QVC Recalled Due to Burn Hazard; Manufactured by Meyer Trading Small pieces of the enamel coating can pop off when the skillet is heated, posing a burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 10, 2010announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 10, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Seattle Bike Supply Recalls Redline Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard The head tube can separate from the frame, causing the rider to lose control and fall. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 9, 2010announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 9, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Rachael Ray™ Brand Two Quart Teakettle Recalled by Meyer Corporation, U.S. Due to Burn Hazard Water heated in the teakettles can spill and spray while being poured, posing a burn hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 7, 2010announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 7, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Silver Metallic Pillar Candles Sold Exclusively at Bed Bath & Beyond Stores Recalled By General Wax & Candle Company Due to Fire Hazard The metallic paint on the candles can ignite, posing a risk of fire. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 7, 2010announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 7, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall The First Years® Recalls American Red Cross® Cabinet Swing Locks; Latches Can Fail to Prevent Access by Children The installed latches can break and children could gain access to contents of a cabinet, posing the risk of exposure to hazardous items. Dec 2, 2010announced by CPSCDispose or replacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 2, 2010The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredDispose or replaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall AmerTac Recalls Night Lights Due to Fire and Burn Hazard An electrical short circuit in the night light can cause it to overheat and smolder or melt which can burn consumers or result in a fire. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 2, 2010announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 2, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Lowe’s Stores Recall to Repair Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds; Two Near Strangulations Involved Young Children Roman Shades: 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… CPSC says to stop using it Dec 1, 2010announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 1, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Stainless Steel Carafes Recalled by J & H International Due to Burn Hazard The handle can come loose from the body of the carafe and cause liquid to spill, posing a burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 23, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 23, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall L.L.Bean Recalls Folding Camp Rockers Due to Fall Hazard The plastic anchors attaching the fabric seat back to the frame can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 23, 2010announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 23, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Recalls Bosch Hammer Drills Due to Electrical Shock Hazard The models have a grounding system and trigger switch that could cause ground wire abrasion and/or ground connector failure posing a shock hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 23, 2010announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 23, 2010The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Metallic Taper Candles Sold Exclusively at Yankee Candle Stores Recalled by General Wax & Candle Company Due to Fire Hazard The metallic paint can ignite on the candles, posing a risk of fire. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 23, 2010announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 23, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Meijer Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heaters Due to Fire Hazard The oscillating mechanism in the heaters can short out, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 23, 2010announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 23, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Cub Cadet Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Risk of Loss of Control The front lower ball joint can detach and cause a loss of steering control. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 23, 2010announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 23, 2010The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Camping Stoves and Equipment Recalled by Katadyn North America Due to Fire Hazard Damaged fuel lines and/or O-rings may cause fuel leakage, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 22, 2010announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 22, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Motorized Awnings Recalled by Somfy Systems Due to Shock Hazard The awning motor’s power cable can be severed while the awning is opened or closed manually, posing a risk of electrical shock to the user. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 19, 2010announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 19, 2010The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Full Speed Ahead Crank Sets Used By Numerous Bicycle Manufacturers Recalled Due To Crash Hazard If the fixing bolt is over-tightened on the non-drive crank arm, the bolt shoulder can crack or break. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 19, 2010announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 19, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Crash riskWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall BRP Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Explosion Hazard Electrostatic changes can accumulate and spark in the fuel tank when the engine is left idling, posing an explosion hazard that could result in serious… CPSC says to stop using it Nov 19, 2010announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 19, 2010The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Sportcraft Recalls Pogo Sticks Sold Exclusively at The Sports Authority Due to Risk of Serious Injury The aluminum rivets on the pogo stick’s frame tubes can break and cause the support clamp to detach and release the spring, posing fall and laceration hazards… CPSC says to stop using it Nov 18, 2010announced by CPSCDisposewhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 18, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredDisposeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Beman Recalls Bowhunting Arrows; Arrows Can Break and Hit Unintended Targets The recalled arrows can break when launched and hit unintended targets, posing a puncture hazard to the user and bystanders. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 16, 2010announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 16, 2010The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Mini Tillers with Honda Engines Recalled Due to Fire Hazard A rubber grommet that is part of the engine’s fuel tank can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 16, 2010announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 16, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

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