Home products: every recall, from CPSC

Home product recall White Tiger Outdoor Folding Chairs Recalled Due to Fall Hazard The wooden frame of the chairs can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 19, 2010announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 19, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Electrical Wire Recalled by Cerro Wire due to Fire Hazard While the actual electrical wire has “14 gauge” printed on it, the packaging incorrectly labels the electrical wire as 12 gauge. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 18, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 18, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Brigade Hickory Handle Sledge Hammers Recalled by White Cap Construction Supply Due to Risk of Injury The head of the sledge hammer can loosen and detach, posing a risk of impact injury to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 18, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 18, 2010The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Powertec Recalls to Repair Leverage Gyms Due to Injury Hazard Detachment of the exercise workbench from the gym system causes instability, posing a risk of injury to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 17, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 17, 2010The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Additional Reports of Fires and Low Consumer Response Rate Prompt Reannouncement of Goldstar and Comfort-Aire Dehumidifier Recall The power connector for the dehumidifier’s compressor can short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 10, 2010announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 10, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Asurion Recalls Counterfeit BlackBerry-branded Batteries Due to Burn and Fire Hazards The counterfeit batteries can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 10, 2010announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 10, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Bosch Thermotechnology Recalls Boiler Survey Kits Due to Fire Hazard The use of a silver-colored gas pipe adapter included in the service kit can lead to gas leakage, posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers. Aug 9, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 9, 2010The hazardFire or burns; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Belle Vanity Benches Sold Exclusively at Tuesday Morning Stores Recalled By LaMont Limited Legs on the Belle vanity bench can detach at the weld and allow the bench to collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 5, 2010announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 5, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Injury Hazard A faulty housing for the ignition switch can allow water to enter and activate the electric starter unintentionally. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 5, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 5, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Bed Bath & Beyond Recalls Solar Lighted Cantilever Umbrellas Due to Injury Hazard A plastic connector which attaches to the arm of the umbrella can break, causing the umbrella to collapse. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 3, 2010announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 3, 2010The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Miami Breaker Recalls Counterfeit Square D Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Hazard The recalled circuit breakers labeled “Square D” or “SQD” have been determined to be counterfeit by Square D and can fail to trip when they are overloaded,… Aug 2, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 2, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Husqvarna Professional Products Recalls Riding Lawn Tractors Due to Fire Hazard The fuel line on the rear-mounted fuel tank is too long and can come in contact with moving parts while the tractor is in use, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 27, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 27, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Near Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman and Roller Shades by Smith+Noble 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 shade or when a… CPSC says to stop using it Jul 22, 2010announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 22, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Atico International USA Recalls Bamboo Torches Due to Laceration Hazard The fuel canister that holds the wick of the torch has a sharp edge inside the lip of the opening that poses a laceration hazard when consumers try to remove… Jul 21, 2010announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 21, 2010The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Baja Motorsports Recalls Mini Bikes and Go-Carts Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The gas cap can leak or detach from the fuel tank on the recalled mini bikes and go-carts, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 15, 2010announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 15, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Snow Blowers Recalled by The Toro Company Due to Fire Hazard Exposure to ethanol in gasoline can cause the carburetor needle to become corroded. Jul 14, 2010announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 14, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Muddy Outdoors Recalls Climbing Sticks Due to Fall Hazard Bolts that secure the cam locks to the frame of these climbing sticks that retains the rope around the tree can break, allowing the cam locks to detach from… CPSC says to stop using it Jul 14, 2010announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 14, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Seattle Bike Supply Recalls Bicycles and Framesets Due to Fall Hazard The bicycle fork’s legs can separate from the fork crown and cause the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard and risk of injury. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 13, 2010announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 13, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Wire Feed Welders Recalled by Star Asia USA Due to Burn Hazard The wire welder’s torch does not have a cold contactor as erroneously stated on the packaging and instruction manual. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 13, 2010announced by CPSCNew instructions or refundwhat’s offeredNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 13, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredNew instructions or refundInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall PDi Communications Recalls Televisions Installed in Healthcare Facilities Due to Fire Hazard A capacitor on the television’s power supply board can fail, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 8, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 8, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall All Terrain Vehicles Recalled by American Suzuki Motor Corp. Due to Loss of Control Hazard The flame arrester screen can become detached from its mounting ring, preventing the throttle valve from returning to the idle position when the throttle lever… CPSC says to stop using it Jul 8, 2010announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 8, 2010The hazardFire or burns; Crash riskWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Campus Cruisers Recalls Bicycles Due to Front Fork Failure The bicycle’s front fork can crack or break, causing a sudden loss of steering control and posing a fall hazard to bicyclists. Jul 7, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 7, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Crash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Recall to Repair: Whitco Company LP Stadium Light Poles Can Fall Over, Posing Risk of Serious Injury and Death Collapse Jul 6, 2010announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 6, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Marley Engineered Products Recalls Baseboard Heaters Sold at Grainger Due to Fire Hazard The baseboard heaters are labeled for 240 or 208 volt use. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 6, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 6, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Tekkeon Inc. Recalls MyPower ALL Plus External Laptop Batteries Due to Fire Hazard The battery cell can short-circuit and overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 1, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 1, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Sony Recalls VAIO Laptop Computers Due to Burn Hazard The computers can overheat, posing a burn hazard to the consumer. Jun 30, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 30, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Ski Boot Sole Pads with Steel Inserts and All-Terrain Ski Boots configured with them Recalled by Salomon USA Due to Fall Hazard The toe portion of the boot pad may unexpectedly release from the touring-style ski binding on a ski, posing a fall or injury hazard to the user.The computers… CPSC says to stop using it Jun 30, 2010announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 30, 2010The hazardFire or burns; Falls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Aqua Lung America Recalls Apeks WTX Power Inflators Due to Drowning Hazard The oral inflator button is not properly bonded to the oral stem and can fall off during use, posing a leak of the buoyancy compensator contents. Jun 30, 2010announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 30, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Southern Technologies Recalls Drill Presses Due to Shock Hazard Wires in the motor housing can be pinched, posing a risk of electrical shock to the consumer. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 30, 2010announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 30, 2010The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Violation of Federal Flammability Standard Prompts Christy Recall of Women’s Robes Sold Exclusively at Bloomingdales The bathrobes fail to meet the federal flammability standard for clothing textiles and pose a risk of burn injury. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 30, 2010announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 30, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Felt Bicycles Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard The bicycle’s fork steer tube can break, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer injuries. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 30, 2010announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 30, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Super Lightning Rocket Fireworks Recalled by Big Fireworks Due to Risk of Burn The rockets are overloaded with pyrotechnic composition, violating the federal regulatory standard for this product. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 29, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 29, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Radio Systems Corporation Recalls Power Adapters Sold with PetSafe® Heated Wellness Sleepers Due to Fire Hazard When the metal connector is removed from the bed, it can cause arcing between the coil spring and the connector, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 29, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 29, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Scope® Original Mint Mouthwash Recalled by Procter & Gamble Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement The mouthwash contains ethyl alcohol and certain bottles have malfunctioning child-resistant closures. Jun 25, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 25, 2010The hazardChoking or swallowing; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Comverge Recalls Communication Module Inside TXU Energy Thermostats Due to Risk of Fire Hazard The communication module in the thermostat can overheat, posing a risk of fire hazard. Jun 17, 2010announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 17, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Entertainment Centers Recalled by American Signature Due to Fall Hazard The recalled entertainment centers’ shelves can detach and fall onto consumers when the entertainment centers are moved. Jun 16, 2010announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 16, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roll-Up Blinds by Chicology Strangulations can occur if 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 Jun 15, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 15, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Crate and Barrel Recalls Succulent Plant-Shaped Candles in a Pot Due to Fire Hazard The wax in this candle melts quickly inside and overflows outside the pot and can ignite, posing a serious burn and fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 15, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 15, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall GE Recalls Front Load Washers Due to Fire and Shock Hazards A wire can break in the machine and make contact with a metal part on the washtub while the machine is operating, posing fire and shock hazards to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 10, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 10, 2010The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall IKEA Recalls Roller Blinds, all Roman Blinds and all Roll-Up Blinds Due to Risk of Strangulation Roller Blinds: Strangulations can occur if the blind’s looped bead chain is not attached to the wall or the floor with the tension device provided and a… CPSC says to stop using it Jun 10, 2010announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 10, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Dritz Electric Scissors Recalled by Prym Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The electric scissors can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. Jun 10, 2010announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 10, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall McDonald’s Recalls Movie Themed Drinking Glasses Due to Potential Cadmium Risk The designs on the glasses contain cadmium. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 4, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 4, 2010The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Maytag Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard An electrical failure in the dishwasher’s heating element can pose a serious fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 3, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 3, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard Prompts Recall of Mattresses by IKEA The mattresses fail to meet the federal mandatory open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 3, 2010announced by CPSCReplace or refundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 3, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredReplace or refundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall VOX Amplification Recalls Amplifier Carrying Cases Due to Risk of Injury The clasp on the shoulder strap is defective and can fail, allowing the amplifier to fall and pose a risk of injury to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 2, 2010announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 2, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall BRP Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard Friction between the fuel hose and the electronic control unit can cause the fuel hose to wear and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 1, 2010announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 1, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Boys’ Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Hind Fashions Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. May 27, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 27, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Basketball-Shaped Chair and Ottoman Sets Recalled by Colleen Karis Designs Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard; Sold at HomeGoods Stores Surface paints on the lettering on both sides of the basketball chair could contain excessive levels of lead which is a violation of the federal lead paint… May 27, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 27, 2010The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

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