Home products: every recall, from CPSC

Home product recall Ventus Bicycle Aerobars Recalled by 3T Cycling Srl Due to Fall Hazard The two rubber hand grips on the aerobars (handle bars) can loosen or slip off during use, posing a fall or injury hazard to the rider. Mar 23, 2010announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 23, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Simpson Dura-Vent Recalls Fireplace Dampers Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard When the consumer attempts to open/close the damper, it can become stuck in its current position. Mar 23, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 23, 2010The hazardFire or burns; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Audio Receivers Recalled by Niles Audio Corp. Due to Fire Hazard A failure in the receiver’s internal components can cause connected loudspeakers to overheat and cause a fire, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 23, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 23, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Cost Plus Inc. Recalls Konrad and Loft Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Cost Plus/World Market The chair backs can come loose from the seat base, posing a fall hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 18, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 18, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Lumetique Recalls Botanika Candles Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards The candle flame can unexpectedly flare up and the glass container can crack, posing fire, burn and laceration hazards to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 18, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 18, 2010The hazardFire or burns; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Mobile Power Packs Recalled By Tumi Due to Fire Hazard The lithium-ion cells used in the Mobile Power Pack can ignite or explode while charging, posing a fire hazard. Mar 17, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 17, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Remote Control Kits for Electric Fireplaces and Stoves Recalled by Dimplex North America Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The plug-in wall unit can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 16, 2010announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 16, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Coil Nailers Recalled by Hitachi Koki Due to Serious Injury Hazard The nailers could have a faulty feeder that can allow nails to be ejected sideways, posing a serious injury hazard to the user or bystanders. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 11, 2010announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 11, 2010The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Noncontact Electrical Tester Recalled by Fluke Due to Shock or Burn Hazard The testers can fail to give an indication of live voltage, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is off, posing a risk of serious… CPSC says to stop using it Mar 11, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 11, 2010The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Boys’ Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Brand Evolution Due to Strangulation Hazard The hoodies have drawstrings through the hoods that pose a strangulation hazard to children. Mar 10, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 10, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Telebrands Recalls Scarves with Microwaveable Heat Packs Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The heat packs can overheat when heated in a microwave oven, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 10, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 10, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Byer California Recalls Girls’ Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard The drawstrings on the neck and waist of the jacket can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children. Mar 10, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 10, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Machetes Due to Laceration Hazard The saw side of the machete can stick in wood during use, and if the user’s hand slips off the handle and slides forward across the machete blade, this poses a… CPSC says to stop using it Mar 9, 2010announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 9, 2010The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by Ethan Allen Strangulation 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 Mar 4, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 4, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Boys’ Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Ten West Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold at Burlington Coat Factory The children’s jackets have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. Mar 3, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 3, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Outdoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by American Electric Lighting Due to Shock Hazard Improper wiring in the light fixtures poses a shock hazard to consumers. Mar 3, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 3, 2010The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by Lutron Electronics 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 Mar 2, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 2, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds by Meijer Roll-up Blinds-Strangulations can occur if the lifting loops slide off the side of the blind and a child’s neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop or… CPSC says to stop using it Mar 2, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 2, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Commercial Ice Cube Machines Recalled by Scotsman Due to Fire Hazard The solenoid, an electrical component in the product, can fail and result in an electrical arc that can pose a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 25, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 25, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Climate Control Footrests Recalled by Fellowes Due to Fire Hazard The footrest’s fan can become blocked and overheat when used in the upright position, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 25, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 25, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Bristol Model and Martha Stewart Collection Enameled Steel Tea Kettles Recalled Due to Burn Hazard The handle on the tea kettle can come loose, posing a burn hazard to the consumer. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 23, 2010announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 23, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard Fuel can leak from the fuel pump at the fuel tank mounting screws, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 23, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 23, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Bobens Trading Recalls Girls’ Hooded Sweatshirts With Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory The hooded zip sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. Feb 18, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 18, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall GE Infrastructure Sensing Recalls Commercial CO2 and Temperature Sensors Due to Fire Hazard The CO2 and temperature sensors can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Feb 18, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 18, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Motor Controllers for Submersible Pump Systems Recalled by Franklin Electric Due to Shock Hazard The product label can lose adhesion, exposing the circuitry. Feb 18, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 18, 2010The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Kikkerland Design Recalls Foldable Step Stools Sold By QVC Due to Fall Hazard The step stools can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 18, 2010announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 18, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Rechargeable Batteries Used with Touch Panels for Audio/Visual Systems Recalled by AMX Due to Fire and Burn Hazards A defect in the battery can cause the battery pack to overheat and rupture. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 28, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 28, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Starbucks Recalls Glass Water Bottles Due to Laceration Hazard The glass water bottle and/or its stopper can shatter when the consumer is removing or inserting the stopper, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 28, 2010announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 28, 2010The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Summit Treestands Recalls Hunting Tree Stand Brackets Due to Fall Hazard The tree stand can unexpectedly detach from the tree when the brackets fail, posing a fall hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 28, 2010announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 28, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Liebherr Recalls Built-In Refrigerators Due to Injury Hazard; Door Can Detach The refrigerator’s door can detach, posing an injury hazard to consumers. Jan 27, 2010announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 27, 2010The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Zippo Recalls Candle Lighters Due to Burn Hazard Lighters can produce an excessive flame when adjusted to maximum flame setting, posing a burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 27, 2010announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 27, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Yamaha Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Loss of Steering Control A bolt in the right front A arm can loosen in the suspension/steering system, resulting in the sudden loss of steering control. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 27, 2010announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 27, 2010The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Boy’s Three-Piece Santa Sets Recalled by Macy’s Due to Choking Hazard Loose buttons on the suit’s jacket may easily detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Jan 26, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 26, 2010The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Johnson Health Tech North America Recalls Horizon Fitness and LIVESTRONG™ Fitness Elliptical Trainers Due to Fall Hazard The foot pedal can become disengaged, posing a fall hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 21, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 21, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Lysol Steam Cleaning Mop Recalled by Conair Corp. Due to Burn and Laceration Hazards Hot water mixed with Lysol can forcefully spurt out and rupture the housing unit, posing a burn hazard and a laceration hazard to consumers from the broken… CPSC says to stop using it Jan 21, 2010announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 21, 2010The hazardFire or burns; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall BSH Home Appliances Corp. Expands Recall of Thermador Built-In Ovens Due to Fire Hazard The ovens can have gaps in the insulation where overheating can occur and when used in the self-cleaning mode it can cause nearby cabinets to catch fire. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 21, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 21, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Lifetime Brands Recalls Fruit and Vegetable Choppers Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold at Sam’s Club Pieces of the chopper’s metal blades can break off during use and fall into food being prepared in the chopper, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 21, 2010announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 21, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Connector Kits Used with Sonitrol Access Control Modules Recalled; Failure Could Lead to Entrapment in an Emergency The pin connector can fail and prevent a door from being unlocked from the inside, posing an entrapment hazard to consumers. Jan 21, 2010announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 21, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall MooreCo Recalls Ergonomic Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard The legs of the chair can break, posing fall hazard to the user. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 19, 2010announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 19, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Rifle Crossbow Recalled by Master Cutlery; Crossbow Can Discharge Unexpectedly The trigger mechanism becomes loose after 30 shots. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 19, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 19, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Pier 1 Imports Recalls Santa Tea Light Holders Due to Fire Hazard The flame from tea lights can ignite these tea light holders, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 14, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 14, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Pier 1 Imports Recalls Glitter Tea Lights Due to Fire Hazard The flame from the tea lights can ignite the glitter on the candle, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 14, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 14, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard Prompts Recall of Mattress Sets by Mattress World The mattress sets fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard and pose a fire hazard to consumers. Jan 13, 2010announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 13, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Bicycles and Framesets Recalled By Seattle Bike Supply Due to Fall Hazard The bicycle’s fork legs can separate from the fork crown and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of serious injury if the rider falls. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 12, 2010announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 12, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Rockler Companies Recalls LED Light Kits Due to Burn and Fire Hazards Defective wiring in the light kits can cause the battery pack to overheat and explode, posing a risk of burn and fire hazards to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 12, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 12, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Lenmar Enterprises Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold for Cordless Phones Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 12, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 12, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Home Improvement Books Recalled by Oxmoor House Due to Faulty Wiring Instructions; Shock or Fire Hazard 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 Jan 8, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 8, 2010The hazardFire or burns; Electric shock; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Ammonia Recalled by OnLine Packaging Due to Chemical Hazard The bottle, which is labeled as containing ammonia, actually contains household bleach. Jan 7, 2010announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 7, 2010The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

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