Home products: every recall, from CPSC

Home product recall Primal Vantage Recalls Plastic Tree Steps Due to Fall Hazard Fall CPSC says to stop using it Jan 7, 2010announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 7, 2010The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Gas Cans Recalled by No-Spill; Containers Can Leak and Create Fire Hazard The gas containers can leak fuel at the black plastic collar where the spout connects to the can, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers CPSC says to stop using it Jan 7, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 7, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Acer Recalls Notebook Computers Due to Burn Hazard An internal microphone wire under the palm rest can short circuit and overheat. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 7, 2010announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 7, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Sagittarius Sporting Goods Recalls Gas Grills Sold at Lowe’s Stores Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The flexible rubber hose on the LP gas tank can come into contact with burner box, causing the hose to melt and rupture when the grill is lit. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 6, 2010announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 6, 2010The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Dehumidifiers Recalled by LG Electronics Tianjin Appliance Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The power connector for the dehumidifier’s compressor can short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 30, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 30, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Utility Knife Recalled by Dollar Tree Due to Laceration Hazard The utility knife’s blade can slide past the blade support during use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 23, 2009announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 23, 2009The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Scuba Regulators Recalled by Cressi Due to Risk of Drowning Partial obstruction of the High Pressure (HP) port can produce an inaccurate reading on the pressure gauge, resulting in a slow descent of the needle in the… CPSC says to stop using it Dec 23, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 23, 2009The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Verandah Patio Fireplaces Recalled by W.S. Badcock Corp. Due to Fire Hazard A paint used to finish the exterior shell may catch fire, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 23, 2009announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 23, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Diving Equipment Recalled by Dive Rite Due to Drowning Hazard The overpressure valve springs in the diving equipment could rust and fail allowing the buoyancy compensator devices to leak, posing a drowning hazard to… CPSC says to stop using it Dec 22, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 22, 2009The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Temperature and Pressure Relief Valves for Large Water Heaters Recalled by Watts Regulator Due to Rupture and Burn Hazards The relief valve can fail to reduce pressure and avert failure or rupture of the water heater tank and associated valves, posing rupture and burn hazard to… Dec 22, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 22, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall 5.11 Tactical® Knives Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard The knife can fail to lock into its open position, posing a cutting hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 22, 2009announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 22, 2009The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Polaris Industries Recalls Certain ATVs Due to Crash Hazard The front suspension ball joint stem can separate from the steering knuckle and cause the rider to lose steering control, posing a risk of injury or death to… CPSC says to stop using it Dec 22, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 22, 2009The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Vicks Dayquil Cold & Flu Liquicaps Recalled by Procter & Gamble Due To Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement The cold and flu medicine contains acetaminophen and is not in child-resistant packaging and lacks the statement, “This Package for Households Without Young… Dec 18, 2009announced by CPSCReplace or refundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 18, 2009The hazardChoking or swallowing; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredReplace or refundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Christmas Tree Toppers Recalled by Precious Moments Due to Fire Hazard Undersized wiring can cause the tree topper’s switch assembly to overheat and melt posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 17, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 17, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CO2 Bicycle Tire Inflators Sold at Walmart Recalled by Todson Inc. Due to Risk of Injury The pressurized cartridge containing carbon dioxide (CO2) can forcefully separate from the pump head, posing a risk of injury to the consumer. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 17, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 17, 2009The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Home Depot Recalls Dehumidifiers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards An internal component can fail causing the dehumidifier to overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 17, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 17, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Near Strangulations of Child Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds by JCPenney 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 15, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 15, 2009The 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 and Roman Shades by Walmart 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 Dec 15, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 15, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by All Strong Industry 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 Dec 15, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 15, 2009The 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 Lotus & Windoware: Sold Exclusively at Ace Hardware and Big Lots 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 Dec 15, 2009announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 15, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Matchstick Roll-Up Shades by International Merchandise; Sold Exclusively at Big Lots 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 if a child… CPSC says to stop using it Dec 15, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 15, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Draper Inc. These shades have an exposed operating cord and exposed inner cords on the back of the shade. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 15, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 15, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair of Roman Shades by Airtex Designs Group; Sold Exclusively by The Land of Nod Strangulation 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 Dec 15, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 15, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall OSRAM SYLVANIA Recalls Portable Nightlights Due to Electric Shock Hazard The bottom plastic cover on the recharging base of the portable nightlight can break, exposing internal electrical components. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 10, 2009announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 10, 2009The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall MTD Recalls Log Splitters Due to Amputation Hazard The control handle of the log splitter could fail to automatically return to the neutral position as it should and could fail to stop the splitting wedge from… CPSC says to stop using it Dec 10, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 10, 2009The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall JCPenney Recalls Cooks Outdoor BBQ Grills Due to Fire Hazard The drip pan on the grill does not allow for adequate drainage, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 10, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 10, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Goodman Company Reannounces Recall of Air Conditioner/Heat Pump Units Due to Fire Hazard The power cords on the PTACs can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard. Dec 8, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 8, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Snap Beads Recalled by Edushape Due to Choking Hazard The tip of the snap bead peg may break off under repetitive pressure, posing a choking hazard to small children. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 8, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 8, 2009The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Blenders Recalled by Haier America Due to Laceration Hazard The blade assemblies of the blenders may come apart or break, posing a laceration risk. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 2, 2009announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 2, 2009The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall BRP Recalls All Terrain Vehicles Due to Loss of Steering Control The dynamic power steering can fail, resulting in the sudden loss of steering control. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 2, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 2, 2009The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Boy’s Warm-up Sets Recalled by Fashion Options Due to Strangulation Hazard The sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hoods, posing a strangulation hazard to children. Nov 24, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 24, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Electrolux ICON and Kenmore PRO Gas Ranges Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard An incorrect part allows more fuel to pass to the range’s oven than can be burned efficiently, causing incomplete combustion and the release of carbon monoxide. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 24, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 24, 2009The hazardFire or burns; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Stainless Steel Cookware Recalled by Cost Plus World Market Due to Burn Hazard The handles on the cookware can break, posing a burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 19, 2009announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 19, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Salomon USA Recalls Ski Bindings Due to Unexpected Release, Fall Hazard The toe component of the ski bindings could fail to fully secure the ski boot to the ski binding, causing the binding to release unexpectedly. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 19, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 19, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Gorilla Inc. Recalls EXO-Tech Safety Harness Due to Fall Hazard The webbing of the waist belt on the safety harness is not routed through the lineman’s loop located on the front of the harness near waist level. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 18, 2009announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 18, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Fire and Burn Hazards Prompt Recall of Gas Grills Sold at Lowe’s Stores The burners can deteriorate causing irregular flames and the lids of some models can catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards to the consumer. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 18, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 18, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Treestands Recalled by Gander Mountain Company Due to Fall Hazard The clasp may open unexpectedly if the strap is fastened incorrectly, causing the treestand and user to fall to the ground. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 12, 2009announced by CPSCReplace or refundwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 12, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredReplace or refundInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Backpack Blowers Recalled by Homelite Due to Fire Hazard The fuel tank can leak gasoline, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 12, 2009announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 12, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Bicycles Recalled by Easton Sports; Stem Failure Poses Fall Hazard The bicycle stem can crack and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of serious injury if the rider falls. Nov 12, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 12, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Gehl Foods Recalls Nacho Cheese and Chili Sauce Dispensers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The dispenser’s fan blade can come into contact with the heater coil, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 10, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 10, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Power Adapters Used with IBM RDX Back Up Disk Hard Drives Recalled Due to Shock Hazard A plastic weld on the power adapters can fail and allow two parts to separate, exposing live electrical contacts. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 10, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 10, 2009The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall The Life is Good Company Travel Mugs Recalled Due to Burn Hazard The travel mugs can become excessively hot to the touch when filled with hot liquids, posing a burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 5, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 5, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Samsung Over-the-Range Microwaves Recalled Due to Shock Hazard If an installation bolt comes in contact with an electrical component inside the unit and the microwave is plugged into an ungrounded outlet, it could create a… CPSC says to stop using it Nov 5, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 5, 2009The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Halloween Flashlights Sold Exclusively at Target Recalled Due to Burn Hazard The flashlights can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 28, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 28, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Sony Recalls Computer AC Adapters Due to Shock Hazard Insulation inside the AC adapter can fail over time, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 28, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 28, 2009The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard Oil can leak into the engine compartment, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 28, 2009announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 28, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair IKEA 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 child’s neck becomes… CPSC says to stop using it Oct 27, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 27, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Whole Space; Sold Exclusively by Hanover Direct/Domestications 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 Oct 27, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 27, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home products

The list

Nothing matches all of these.

Side by side

How to read a record

Every fact names its source.

A number never stands alone.

What needs attention is marked.

The public record comes first.