Home products: every recall, from CPSC

Home product recall Belkin International Inc. Recalls SurgeMaster Surge Protectors Due to Shock Hazard The molding of the plastic 360 degree rotating plug, which allows for easy cord movement, can crack or detach from the plug assembly, posing a shock hazard to… CPSC says to stop using it Oct 27, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 27, 2009The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Blair Expands Recall To All Women’s Chenille Apparel Due to Burn Hazard; Additional Reported Deaths Prompt Re-Announcement of Robe Recall Some of these products fail to meet the federal flammability standard and present a risk of serious burns to consumers if the garments are exposed to an open… Oct 22, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 22, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Flatware Recalled by Cambridge Silversmiths Due to Choking Hazard The plastic decorative inserts on the flatware’s handles can detach during dishwashing, posing a choking hazard to children. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 22, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 22, 2009The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Coby Electronics Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold with Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Oct 22, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 22, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Toro Recalls Zero Turn Mowers Due to Burn Hazard The coolant overflow container on the recalled mowers can become over-pressurized and cause hot coolant to spray on the operator. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 22, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 22, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Idea Village Recalls Wireless Light Switches Due to Fire Hazard The light switch receiver, which fits into the wall outlet, can overheat and pose a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 21, 2009announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 21, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Off-Road Utility Vehicles Recalled by Bad Boy Enterprises Due To Crash Hazard The off-road vehicles can accelerate without warning, posing a risk of injury to the user and/or bystander. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 21, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 21, 2009The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Haunted House Screen Candle Holders Recalled by Coyne’s & Co. Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Yankee Candle The window panes on the screen can ignite, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 21, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 21, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Wincraft Inc. Recalls Sports Themed Lamps Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards An electrical problem with the lamps can pose fire, burn and shock hazards to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 20, 2009announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 20, 2009The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Raynor Marketing Recalls Quantum Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Office Depot Stores The bolts attaching the seatback on the recalled chairs can loosen and detach, posing a fall and injury hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 16, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 16, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Single Meter Sockets Recalled by Milbank Manufacturing Due to Fire and Electrocution Hazards A short may occur while in use due to an incorrect bridge installed in the product, to which the meter clips are attached. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 15, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 15, 2009The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Zero Motorcycles Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert) The throttle on the recalled motorcycles can become stuck in the open position or become disconnected. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 15, 2009announced by CPSCRepairwhat’s offeredReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 15, 2009The hazardPoisoning or chemicals; Crash riskWhat’s offeredRepairInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Moser Enterprises Recalls Schwalbe Brand Bicycle Tires Due to Fall Hazard The tire layers could separate causing the inner tube to rupture, posing a fall hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 14, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 14, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall SI Tech Recalls Diving Suit Hoses Due to Drowning Hazard; One Death Reported The hose contains an insert that can dislodge during diving and restrict air flow to the diver, posing a drowning hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 14, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 14, 2009The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Electra Bicycle Company Expands Recall of Bicycles with Front Trays or Baskets; Trays and Baskets Can Come Loose and Pose Fall Hazard to Riders The front tray or basket on the bicycles can come loose and contact the front tire, posing a fall hazard to riders. Oct 14, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 14, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Directors Chairs Sold at Lowe’s Stores Recalled Due to Fall Hazard; Made by White Tiger The chair back supports can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 6, 2009announced by CPSCRefundwhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 6, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredRefundInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Guardian Full-Face Diving Masks Recalled by Ocean Technology Due to Visor Separation Hazard The plastic portion of the step can break, posing a fall hazard to the user. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 6, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 6, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Additional Injuries Prompt DeVilbiss to Reannounce Recall of Pressure Washers and Air Compressors Due to Fracture and Laceration Hazards The pressure washers and air compressors have pneumatic tires with plastic hubs that can burst, posing fracture and laceration hazards to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 6, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 6, 2009The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Paula Deen Cast Iron Cookware Sold by QVC Recalled Due to Burn and Laceration Hazards; Distributed by Meyer Trading Co. LTD The recalled cookware can crack or shatter, posing burn and laceration hazards to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 2, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 2, 2009The hazardFire or burns; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Diving Equipment Recalled by Halcyon Manufacturing Due to Drowning Hazard The over pressure valves (OPVs) in the diving equipment could fail allowing the buoyancy compensator devices (BCDs) and the diver lift inflatable devices to… CPSC says to stop using it Oct 1, 2009announced by CPSCReplacewhat’s offeredNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 1, 2009The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredReplaceInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Compact Tractors Recalled by John Deere Due to Injury Hazard An incorrectly sized differential was installed in the tractor transaxle affecting the engagement of the differential lock and causing the tractor to turn to… CPSC says to stop using it Sep 30, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 30, 2009The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Lamplight Farms Recalls Replacement Torch Fuel Containers Due to Fire Hazard The flame guards on the recalled replacement torch fuel containers can malfunction and cause the containers to melt while the torch is in use, posing a fire… CPSC says to stop using it Sep 29, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 29, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall IMI Cornelius Recalls Juice Dispensers Due to Fire Hazard Fraying of wiring within the wiring harness can cause the juice dispenser’s transformer to overheat, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 24, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 24, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Grand Trunk Recalls Parachute Hammocks Due to Fall Hazard The hammock’s supporting hooks can fail, causing occupants to fall and suffer injuries. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 23, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 23, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Big Lots Stores, Inc. Recalls to Repair Bunk Beds Due to Collapse and Fall Hazards The bunk beds’ mattress support slats and side support railings can break, posing a risk of the bunk bed collapsing and a fall hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 23, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 23, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Gas Boilers Recalled by Bosch Thermotechnology Corp. Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard A problem with the boiler’s ignition due to insufficient output voltage from the boiler’s transformer can damage the boiler’s venting. Sep 23, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 23, 2009The hazardFire or burns; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Furnaces Recalled by Northwest Manufacturing Due to Fire Hazard The temperature gauge can fail and cause fire in the fuel storage hopper, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 17, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 17, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Garlic Press/Slicers Recalled by Trudeau Corporation Due to Laceration Hazard The garlic duo’s slicer blades can break during use, posing a laceration hazard to users. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 16, 2009announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 16, 2009The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Bicycle Chains and Chain Connector Links Recalled by SRAM Due to Fall Hazard The recalled PowerLock connector links, used on bicycle chains, are brittle and can crack, allowing the chain to separate from the bicycle and posing a fall… CPSC says to stop using it Sep 8, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 8, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Bandsaws Recalled by Grizzly Industrial Due to Shock Hazard Some of the recalled bandsaws do not have a grounding wire installed, which poses an electric shock hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 8, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 8, 2009The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Wal-Mart Announces Recall Expansion of Durabrand DVD Players Due to Fire Hazard The DVD player’s circuit board can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 1, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 1, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall OfficeMax Recalls Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard The back and the base post of the chair can break while in use, posing a fall hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 1, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 1, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Quiksilver Recalls Girls’ Hoodies with Waist Drawstrings Due to Entrapment Hazard The cotton hoodie has a waist drawstring that could pose an entrapment hazard to children. Aug 27, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 27, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard Prompts Recall of Sofa-bed Mattresses by IKEA The mattress and seat cushions intended to be used as a mattress fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard to… CPSC says to stop using it Aug 27, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 27, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Frigidaire and Kenmore Smoothtop Electric Ranges Recalled Due to Fire Hazard Depending on the model, the surface heating elements can: 1) turn on spontaneously without being switched on; 2) fail to turn off after being switched off; or,… CPSC says to stop using it Aug 27, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 27, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Strangulation Deaths of Children Prompt Recall to Repair of Roll-Up Blinds and Roman Shades by Lewis Hyman Inc. 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 Aug 26, 2009announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 26, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Near Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman Blinds; Sold Exclusively at IKEA 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 Aug 26, 2009announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 26, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Victoria Classics Roman Shades; Sold Exclusively by Target Stores 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 Aug 26, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 26, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roller Shades by Lutron Shading Solutions Strangulations can occur if the shade’s looped bead chain is not attached to the wall or the floor and a child’s neck becomes entangled on the free-standing… CPSC says to stop using it Aug 26, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 26, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall To Repair Window Blinds By Vertical Land Horizontal Blinds: The blinds do not have inner cord stop devices to prevent the accessible inner cords from being pulled out. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 26, 2009announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 26, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Maytag Expands Recall of Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard An electrical failure in the relay, the component that turns on the refrigerator’s compressor, can cause overheating and pose a serious fire hazard. Aug 25, 2009announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 25, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Pella Recalls Casement Windows Due to Impact Hazard The hinge can break, causing the window sash to fall out, posing a risk of injury to persons beneath the window. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 25, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 25, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Ameriwood Recalls Entertainment Stands Sold Exclusively at Walmart Stores Due to Tip-Over Hazard Warning labels sold with the entertainment stands indicate incorrect size and weight limits for televisions used with the stands. Aug 25, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 25, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall DVD Players Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fire Hazard The DVD players can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 20, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 20, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Pensi Ceiling Fans Recalled by The Modern Fan Co. Due to Fall and Injury Hazard The internal coupler that connects the down rod assembly to the motor can break and cause the fan to fall from the ceiling, posing an injury hazard to… Aug 20, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 20, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Weight Watchers Recalls Plush Hungry Figures and Magnets Due to Puncture Hazard Sewing needles have been found in the stuffing of the Hungry Figures, posing a puncture hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 20, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 20, 2009The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Burley Design Recalls Child Trailers Due to Risk of Injury The axle assembly’s internal sleeve can loosen, causing one wheel to separate from the trailer. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 19, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 19, 2009The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Ridgid Table Saws Sold Exclusively at Home Depot Recalled by One World Technologies Due to Laceration Hazard The table saw’s arbor shaft can fail when used with a stacked blade set (commonly known as a “stacked dado set”), which is used to cut grooves. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 19, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 19, 2009The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

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