Home products: every recall, from CPSC

Home product recall Hoover Recalls Upright Vacuum Cleaners Due to Fire and Shock Hazards The power cord is not properly routed or securely seated in the cord rewind assembly allowing the power cord to be pulled loose. CPSC says to stop using it May 27, 2010announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 27, 2010The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Cost Plus Inc. Recalls Tea Glasses Due to Risk of Lead Exposure The Moroccan tea glasses contain excessive levels of lead in the exterior coloring. CPSC says to stop using it May 27, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 27, 2010The hazardChoking or swallowing; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Buckyballs High Powered Magnets Sets Recalled by Maxfield and Oberton Due to Violation of Federal Toy Standard The high powered magnets sets were labeled “Ages 13+” and do not meet the mandatory toy standard F963-08 (effective August 17, 2009) which requires that such… May 27, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 27, 2010The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Utility Snow Sled Hitch Recalled by Pelican International Due to Injury Hazard The screw(s) in the hitch can become loose and fall off due to vibrations when items are being towed, allowing the sled and hitch to detach from the towing… CPSC says to stop using it May 25, 2010announced by CPSCNew instructions or replacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 25, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredNew instructions or replaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Chairs Recalled by Brunswick Bowling & Billiards Corporation Due to Fall Hazard The chair frame can separate from the seating section of the chair, posing a fall hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it May 25, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 25, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Cummins Power Generation Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire Hazard Fuel can leak through the carburetor during normal usage, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it May 25, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 25, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall HP Expands Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard The recalled lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. May 21, 2010announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 21, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Walmart Recalls General Electric® Coffee Makers Due to Fire Hazard The coffee maker can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it May 20, 2010announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 20, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Target Recalls Storage Trunks Due to Strangulation Hazard The lid of the trunk can drop suddenly when released, posing a strangulation hazard to small children opening or reaching into the trunks. CPSC says to stop using it May 20, 2010announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 20, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

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 May 19, 2010announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 19, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Niner Bikes Recalls Bicycle Frame Due to Crash Hazard A welding deficiency can cause the bicycle frames to crack along the welds of the front triangle of the bicycle. CPSC says to stop using it May 13, 2010announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 13, 2010The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Remote-Controlled Helicopters Recalled by Imagine Nation Books Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The rechargeable battery inside the helicopters can overheat, igniting the helicopter and posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it May 12, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 12, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Rome Snowboards Recalls Bindings Due to Fall Hazard The snowboard binding’s base plate can break at cold temperatures, posing a fall hazard to snowboarders. CPSC says to stop using it May 12, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 12, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Conair Recalls BabylissPro Compact Hair Dryers Due to Laceration Hazard The spinning fan within the hair dryer can break apart, striking the hair dryer’s plastic shell. CPSC says to stop using it May 7, 2010announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 7, 2010The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Girls’ Vests with Drawstrings Recalled by MIM-PI USA Due to Strangulation Hazard The garments have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. May 7, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 7, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Klean Kanteen Recalls Water Bottle Spouts Due to Choking Hazard The water bottle spouts can break or crack, posing a choking hazard to children and adults. CPSC says to stop using it May 5, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 5, 2010The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard The shock absorber mount can break and the shock absorber can make contact with the wheel spokes, posing a fall hazard to the rider. May 5, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 5, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Bicycles Recalled by Nirve Sports Due to Fall Hazard The bicycle stem on the handlebars can crack and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of serious fall and injury. May 5, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 5, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Blair Recalls to Repair 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 blind or when a child pulls the… CPSC says to stop using it May 4, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 4, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Chain Sets Sold with Commercial Light Fixtures Recalled by Cooper Lighting Due to Injury Hazard An “S” hook on the chain connecting the fixture to the ceiling can straighten when subjected to high impact forces, resulting in the light fixture falling. Apr 30, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 30, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Comarco Recalls Power Adapters for Laptops Due to Burn Hazard Faulty wiring can cause the connector tips to heat and melt the plastic encasing the connector tips, posing a burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 30, 2010announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 30, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Sportime Recalls Sports Balls Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paints on the sports balls contain excessive levels of lead which is a violation of the federal lead paint standard. Apr 30, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 30, 2010The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Yamaha Recalls ATVs Due to Crash Hazard The steering column support assembly can crack and cause the rider to lose steering control, posing a risk of injury or death to riders. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 29, 2010announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 29, 2010The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Scuba Diving Buoyancy Compensators Recalled by Ocean Management Systems Due to Drowning Hazard The buoyancy compensator seal ring could crack, posing a drowning hazard to divers. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 28, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 28, 2010The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall ICON Health & Fitness Recalls Inversion Benches Due to Fall Hazard The ankle clamp can release unexpectedly or the strap used to limit rotation can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 28, 2010announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 28, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Discount School Supply Recalls Double Egg Shakers Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paint on the red eggs contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Apr 28, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 28, 2010The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall BRP Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Laceration Hazard from Projectiles The drive pulley bolts on the snowmobiles can break due to oil contamination during the assembly process. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 28, 2010announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 28, 2010The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Low Return Rate and Additional Reports of Fires Prompt Re-announcement of Coby Electronics Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player Recalls The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 26, 2010announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 26, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Wood Burning Stoves Recalled by SCAN Andersen Due to Injury Hazard The stove’s door can dislodge and fall from its hinges, posing a risk of injury to consumers. Apr 22, 2010announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 22, 2010The hazardFire or burns; Falls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Trendset Originals LLC Recalls Girls’ Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation and Entanglement Hazards The hooded jackets have a drawstring through the hood that can pose a strangulation hazard to children. Apr 21, 2010announced by CPSCNew instructions or refundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 21, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredNew instructions or refundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Dive Computers Recalled by Mares Due to Drowning Hazard An O-ring in the high pressure air connector can fail and leak air, causing a continuous but slow loss of breathing gas, which could require a diver to surface… CPSC says to stop using it Apr 14, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 14, 2010The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Tabata USA Recalls Scuba Regulators Due to Drowning Hazard The first stage balance chamber plug can loosen from the scuba regulator causing a high-pressure leak and creating unstable pressure. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 13, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 13, 2010The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Eastwind Industries Recalls Kuuma Stow and Go Grills Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at West Marine Stores If the fuel container is not completely threaded on the regulator during installation, the propane tanks can leak fuel. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 13, 2010announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 13, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Civia Cycles Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard The bicycle fork can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the consumer. Apr 8, 2010announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 8, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Hammary Furniture Recalls Chests and Tables Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The surface coating paint on the furniture could contain excessive levels of lead in violation of the federal lead paint standard. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 7, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 7, 2010The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Foria International Recalls Women’s Peacoats Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard The peacoats fail to meet the federal flammability standard for wearing apparel and pose a risk of burn injury. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 7, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 7, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds by Oriental Furniture 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 Apr 7, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 7, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Crate and Barrel Recalls Glass Water Bottles Due to Laceration Hazard The glass beverage bottles can shatter when the consumer is removing or inserting the stopper, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 1, 2010announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 1, 2010The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Chrome Shelving Recalled by King Long Metal Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco Shelving unit casters can break at the stem causing the unit to collapse or fall, posing an injury hazard. Apr 1, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 1, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard Prompts Recall of Ottoman Bed Mattresses by PBteen (Recall Alert) The Ottoman Bed mattresses fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Apr 1, 2010announced by CPSCNew instructions or replacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 1, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredNew instructions or replaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Agio International Recalls Outdoor Gas Fire Columns Sold Exclusively at Costco Due to Fire Hazard Gas can leak from connections in the column, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 1, 2010announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 1, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Howard Berger Recalls Extension Cords and Power Strips Due to Fire Hazard The extension cords and power strips have inadequate coating material around the cords and copper conductors that are smaller than required, posing a fire… CPSC says to stop using it Mar 31, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 31, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Boys’ Vests and Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by North-Sportif Due to Strangulation and Entanglement Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory The jackets have a drawstring through the hood and the vests have a drawstring through the waist, which can pose strangulation and entanglement hazards to… Mar 31, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 31, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Ardica Recalls Heated Jackets and Vests Due to Burn Hazard Electrical connections in the warming components in the jackets and vest can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 31, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 31, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Sport Obermeyer Ltd. Voluntarily Recalls Girls’ Jackets with Drawstrings at the Waist Due to Entrapment Hazard The jackets have a drawstring at the waist which can pose an entrapment hazard to children. Mar 30, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 30, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Evenflo Recalls Top-of-Stair Plus Wood Gates Due to Fall Hazard The slats on the gate can break or detach, posing a fall hazard to children. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 25, 2010announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 25, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Lennox Hearth Products Recalls Vent-Free Gas Logs and Fireplaces Due to Gas Leak and Fire Hazards The front burners of vent-free gas log set fireplace inserts and the vent-free fireplaces can fail to ignite allowing gas to escape and posing a fire or… CPSC says to stop using it Mar 25, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 25, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Girls’ Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Bubblegum USA 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. Mar 24, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 24, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

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