Home products: every recall, from CPSC

Home product recall Pottery Barn Recalls Lamps Due to Shock Hazard The electrical wire that runs through the lamps can be pinched or severed at the lamp’s adjustable joint, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 12, 2010announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 12, 2010The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Giant Recalls Anthem X 29er Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard The frame can crack at the junction of the seat post and top tube, posing a fall hazard to riders. Nov 12, 2010announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 12, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall of Roman Shades, Roll-Up Blinds, and Roller Blinds by Hanover Direct/Domestications 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 Nov 10, 2010announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 10, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Rollerblade USA Recalls to Repair Inline Skates Due to Risk of Injury The frame mounting bolts and wheel axle bolts can be loose on new skates. Nov 9, 2010announced by CPSCNew instructions or repairwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 9, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredNew instructions or repairInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Club Car Recalls Golf Cars and Hospitality, Utility and Transport Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard The brake pedal can crack and separate, resulting in a loss of braking ability. Nov 9, 2010announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 9, 2010The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Haier America Recalls Chest Freezers Due to Fire Hazard A capacitor in the freezer’s circuitry can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Nov 2, 2010announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 2, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Hunter Safety System Recalls Carabiners Due to Fall Hazard The pins in the carabiners can detach, causing a climbing strap to break free from the safety harness. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 2, 2010announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 2, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Bicycles Recalled by Easton Sports; Seat Post Poses Fall Hazard The carbon top clamp of the seat post can crack, posing a fall hazard to the user. Oct 28, 2010announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 28, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Primal Vantage Expands Recall of Plastic Tree Steps Due to Fall Hazard The plastic portion of the step can break, posing a fall hazard to the user. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 27, 2010announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 27, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Mowers Equipped with Foot Lift Option and Foot Lift Options Kits Recalled by John Deere Due to Injury Hazard A bolt in the right-hand steering lever can catch on the tab of the foot lift stop and lock in place, causing the steering lever to remain in the forward… CPSC says to stop using it Oct 27, 2010announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 27, 2010The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall GE Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard Water condensation can drip onto the electronic control board, causing a short circuit and resulting in an overheated connector. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 26, 2010announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 26, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Frigidaire and Electrolux ICON Electric Smoothtop Cooktops and Slide-In Ranges Recalled Due to Fire Hazard Liquids can pool under the control knob and cause the surface heating element to turn on unexpectedly, heat to temperatures other than expected and then not… CPSC says to stop using it Oct 21, 2010announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 21, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Claire-Sprayway Recalls Fabric Protector Due to Respiratory Hazard Overexposure to fumes, vapor or spray mist from the product can pose a serious respiratory hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 21, 2010announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 21, 2010The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Kohler Co. Recalls Bath Doors Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Selected Lowe’s and Home Depot Stores The glass doors can shatter, posing a laceration hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 21, 2010announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 21, 2010The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Briggs & Stratton Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Injury Hazard from Projectiles; Sold Exclusively at Sears These riding mowers came to consumers with the side discharge chute not fully secured to the mower. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 15, 2010announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 15, 2010The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Ryobi Recalls Cordless Drills Due to Fire Hazard The switch on the cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 14, 2010announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 14, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall The Hive Announces Recall to Repair Revl Carbon Road Bicycle Brakes Due to Fall Hazard The cable clamping area of the bicycle brakes can crack over time, causing the brakes to fail. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 14, 2010announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 14, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Crash riskWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Iron Lover’s Bench Sold Exclusively at Ross Stores Recalled Due to Fall Hazard The bench can tip over when only one person is seated on it. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 13, 2010announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 13, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Bravo Sports Recalls Trampolines Due to Fall Hazard Incorrectly assembled trampolines can allow the top rails and legs to bend or break during normal use, resulting in partial collapse of the trampoline. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 7, 2010announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 7, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Green Mountain Vista Inc. Recalls Roman Shades 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 Oct 7, 2010announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 7, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Castalon Frying Pans Recalled By Tabletops Unlimited Due to Burn Hazard The enamel coating of the pan can crackle and break off after a few uses, posing a burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 6, 2010announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 6, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Trisonic Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs Recalled Due To Fire Hazard Light bulb can overheat and catch fire. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 5, 2010announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 5, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Fire Alarm Control Panels Recalled by Fire-Lite Alarms Due to Alert Failure The recalled fire alarm control panels used with an SLC-2LS expander module can fail to sound an alarm in the event of a fire. Oct 5, 2010announced by CPSCNew instructionswhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 5, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredNew instructionsInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall PBteen Recalls to Repair Sleep and Study Loft Beds Due to Fall and Injury Hazards The side rail on the bed can crack allowing the mattress support to collapse, posing a fall and injury hazard to users. Oct 5, 2010announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 5, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Home Improvement Books Recalled by Oxmoor House Due to Faulty Wiring Instructions; Shock and Fire Hazards to Consumers The books contain errors in the technical diagrams and wiring instructions that could lead consumers to incorrectly install or repair electrical wiring, posing… CPSC says to stop using it Oct 1, 2010announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 1, 2010The hazardFire or burns; Electric shock; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Black & Decker Recalls Cordless Electric Lawnmowers Due to Laceration Hazard The lawnmower’s motor and blade can unexpectedly turn on after the mower’s safety key is removed, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 29, 2010announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 29, 2010The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall S T U F F and Paw Wall Hooks Recalled By Midwest-CBK Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Paint on the metal hooks and on the blue paw hook contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Sep 29, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 29, 2010The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Sunrise Medical Recalls Quickie® Shark Bikes Due to Footrest Failure The custom footrests can break, posing a risk of injury to the rider. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 27, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 27, 2010The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Molenaar LLC Recalls Night Lights Due to Fire and Shock Hazard The night lights can become hot to the touch and melt, resulting in risk of possible shock or fire. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 23, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 23, 2010The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Siemens Recalls Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Hazard The recalled circuit breakers have a spring clip that can break during normal use, leading to a loss of force to maintain a proper electrical connection in the… Sep 23, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 23, 2010The hazardFire or burns; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Rugs Recalled by Brumlow Mills Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at J.C. Penney The large rugs fail to meet federal flammability standards and could ignite, posing the risk of fire and burn hazards to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 23, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 23, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall The Gerson Company Recalls Glass Vases Due to Laceration Hazard The glass vases can break or fracture, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 21, 2010announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 21, 2010The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Tea Sets Recalled by The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® Due to Fire Hazard Sparking from the metallic decorations on the tea sets can result if used in a microwave oven, posing a risk of fire. Sep 16, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 16, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Chuck E. Cheese’s Recalls Light-up Rings and Star Glasses Due to Ingestion Hazard If crushed or pulled apart, the plastic casing can break into small pieces and possibly expose the batteries, posing an ingestion hazard to children. Sep 15, 2010announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 15, 2010The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Giant Starbuilders and Giant Stars Building Sets Recalled by Edushape Due to Choking Hazard Plastic knobs can break from the center of the star, posing a choking hazard to young children. Sep 15, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 15, 2010The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Horizon Hobby Recalls Spektrum Receivers Used with Model Airplane Gliders Due to Risk of Injury The receiver can lose contact with the model airplane glider’s radio control while within normal radio range limits. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 14, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 14, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall The Coleman Company Recalls Water-Activated Spotlights Due to Risk of Impact Injury The lens assembly can come apart from the main housing of the spotlight with force and pose a risk of impact injuries to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 14, 2010announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 14, 2010The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Black & Decker Recalls Random Orbit Sanders Due to Laceration Hazard The black plastic disc (called the platen) that holds the sandpaper can fly off or break apart during use and the disc, or pieces of the disc, can hit the user… CPSC says to stop using it Sep 9, 2010announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 9, 2010The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores Recalls Roll-Up Blinds due to Risk of Strangulation Strangulation can occur when the lifting loop slides off the side of the blind and a child’s neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop, or if a child… CPSC says to stop using it Sep 9, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 9, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Simms Fishing Products Recalls Wading Staffs Due to Fall Hazard The wading staff can collapse posing a fall hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 8, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 8, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Rechargeable Spotlights Recalled by Innovage Due to Burn Hazard The spotlight’s charging adapter can overcharge the battery, forcing it to rupture and leak battery acid. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 8, 2010announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 8, 2010The hazardFire or burns; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Subwoofer Speakers Recalled by Paradigm Electronics Due to Fire Hazard The subwoofer can overheat when the speaker system is played at high outputs for an extended period of time, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 7, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 7, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Toshiba Recalls T Series Notebook Computers Due to Burn Hazard The notebook computers can overheat at the notebook’s plug-in to the AC adapter, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Sep 2, 2010announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 2, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Slow Cookers Recalled by Sensio Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Kohl’s Department Stores The slow cooker’s control panel can overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 31, 2010announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 31, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall 32-Inch Sharp LCD-TVs Recalled Due to Risk of Injury The TV stand’s neck support can break and cause the TV to tip-over, posing a risk of injury to the consumer. Aug 31, 2010announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 31, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Magnetic Maze Boards Recalled by Lakeshore Learning Materials Due to Choking, Intestinal and Aspiration Hazards The magnetic maze board’s plastic wand can separate and expose a magnet that can be a choking hazard to children. Aug 26, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 26, 2010The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Television Wall Mounts Recalled by Milestone AV Technologies Due to Injury Hazard The elbow joint components on the wall mount’s arm do not fit together properly, causing the attached television to tilt and possibly fall when the television… Aug 25, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 25, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Char-Broil Recalls Vertical Gas Smokers Due to Injury Hazard When the temperature setting is in “low,” the smoker’s hose/valve/regulator (HVR) assembly does not allow sufficient gas to flow, causing the flame to… CPSC says to stop using it Aug 24, 2010announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 24, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

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