Home products: every recall, from CPSC

Home product recall Amplifiers Recalled by Krell Industries Recalled Due to Fire Hazard The amplifiers were designed to operate at a temperature warm to the touch. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 19, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 19, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Felt Bicycles Recalls Cyclocross Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard The bicycle’s fork steerer tube can break, causing the rider to lose control and fall, posing a risk of injury. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 19, 2009announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 19, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Bicycles Recalled by Nirve 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. Aug 19, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 19, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Remote Switches Recalled by Woodstock International Due to Fire Hazard An incorrectly sized wire inside the remote switch can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 18, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 18, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Black & Decker Coffeemakers Recalled By Applica Consumer Products Due to Burn Hazard The coffeemakers can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 18, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 18, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Homelite, Husky and Black Max Generators Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot and Sam’s Club Stores The fuel gauge can leak excessive amounts of gasoline, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 13, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 13, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Exercise Units Recalled by Nautilus Due to Fall Hazard The footpads on the unit can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 13, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 13, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Wii(tm) Battery Recharge Stations Recalled by Griffin International Due to Burn and Fire Hazards The battery pack can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard to the consumer. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 11, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 11, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Paper Towel Dispensers Recalled By Global Plastics Due to Fire Hazard The dispenser’s electric board can overheat posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 5, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 5, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Ross Stores Recalls Plant Stands; Marble Top Can Detach and Fall on Consumers The marble top of the plant stand can detach from the base and fall onto consumers, posing a risk of injury. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 4, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 4, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Increasing Injuries Prompt Black & Decker to Reannounce Recall of Trimmers/Edgers Due to Laceration and Burn Hazards The trimmer/edger’s spool, spool cap and pieces of trimmer string can come loose during use and become airborne projectiles, posing a serious laceration hazard… CPSC says to stop using it Aug 4, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 4, 2009The hazardFire or burns; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Spalding In-Ground Basketball Hoops Recalled By Russell Brands Due to Impact Hazard The bolts at the base can fail, causing the unit to fall. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 4, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 4, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Polaris Recalls Ranger Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard An electrical short can lead to overheating in the rear tail light wiring harnesses, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 4, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 4, 2009The hazardFire or burns; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Bass Amplifiers Recalled by Fender Musical Instruments Due to Fire Hazard The recalled amplifier’s wiring can overheat, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 31, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 31, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Boy’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings and Warm up Sets Recalled by Burlington Coat Factory Due to Strangulation Hazard The sweatshirts and jackets to the warm up sets have drawstrings through the hoods, posing a strangulation hazard to children. Jul 30, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 30, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Sherwin-Williams Recalls Purdy Scrapers Due to Laceration Hazard The recalled scraper’s body can break away from the handle when struck against a hard object. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 30, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 30, 2009The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Frigidaire Recalls Clothes Washers Due to Fire Hazard An internal defect in the washer’s drain pump can cause heat to build up, posing a fire hazard to the consumer. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 30, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 30, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Bed Steps Recalled by Domestications Due to Fall Hazard The bed steps can break during use, posing a fall hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 30, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 30, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Blitz USA Recalls Enviro-Flo(tm) Plus Fuel Containers Due to Fire Hazard The spout’s plunger cap can dislodge which can open the seal of the fuel container and allow gasoline vapors to escape. Jul 28, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 28, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Reflections of Magic Mirrors Recalled By Lyne Yi International Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards The metal plate used for hanging the mirror can become detached and cause the mirror to fall, posing an impact or laceration hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 24, 2009announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 24, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Sevca LLC Recalls Sevylor(R) Tow Behinds; Quick Hitch Connectors Break, Posing Serious Hazard to Users The Quick Hitch, which connects the towable to the boat, can break and project pieces of the plastic Quick Hitch back towards the boat. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 23, 2009announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 23, 2009The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard Prompts Recall of Mattresses by Foamorder.com The foam blocks with cotton covers (intended to be used as mattresses) fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire… Jul 23, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 23, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Polaris Industries Recalls ATVs Due to Fire Hazard The valve assembly can fail in freezing temperatures, causing oil to leak into the exhaust system. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 22, 2009announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 22, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Heating System Thermostats Recalled by OJ Electronics Due to Shock Hazard The recalled thermostat’s floor sensor or its cable can be damaged from cutting, drilling, or nailing. Jul 21, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 21, 2009The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Fiesta Recalls to Repair Gas Grills Due to Fire, Burn Hazards The hose of the gas tank can get too close to the firebox and be exposed to heat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 21, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 21, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Stamina Products Recalls Elliptical Machines; Provides New Warning and Assembly Instructions Stamina modified the warning/assembly instructions in the owner’s manuals to emphasize that the elliptical pedal shafts must be securely tightened to the… Jul 21, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 21, 2009The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall LEGO Systems Announces Recall of Remote Controls Due to Burn Hazard The batteries in the remote controls can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 21, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 21, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Elliptical Exercise Gliders Recalled by Thane Due to Fall Hazard; New Instructions to Be Provided The written instructions incorrectly identify the proper location of the spring washer. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 21, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 21, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Butterfly Chairs Recalled by Hobby Lobby Stores Due to Fall Hazard The chair legs can detach unexpectedly causing the chair to collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 16, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 16, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Leather Shag Rugs Recalled by Chandra Rugs Due to Fire Hazard The rugs fail to meet federal flammability standard, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 16, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 16, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Steam Cleaners Recalled by Thane International Due to Shock and Burn Hazards The power cord can unexpectedly wear down and expose the wiring, posing a shock and burn hazard to consumers. Jul 16, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 16, 2009The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Energizer Wallplate Nightlights Recalled Due to Fire Hazard The nightlight can overheat, especially if additional devices are plugged into its outlets, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 14, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 14, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Rossignol Recalls Cross-Country Boots Due to Fall Hazard The boot’s sole could separate from the upper boot during use, posing a fall hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 14, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 14, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms; Can Fail to Warn of a Fire An electrostatic discharge can damage the unit, causing it not to warn consumers of a fire. Jul 9, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 9, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall American Greetings Corp. Recalls Sport Balls Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The surface coating on the basketball contains excessive levels of lead, in violation of the federal lead paint standard. Jul 9, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 9, 2009The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Tea Kettles Recalled by Wilton Industries Due to Burn Hazard The lid on the tea kettle can come loose during handling, posing a burn hazard to the consumer. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 9, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 9, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Bosch Thermotechnology Recalls Boilers Due to Fire Hazard An electrical connector can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 9, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 9, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Husqvarna Recalls Lawn Tractors; Parking Brake Failure Can Cause Loss of Control The tractor’s parking brake can fail posing a loss of control hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 8, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 8, 2009The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Women’s Shoes Recalled by Charles David Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack The heel of the recalled shoes can detach, posing a fall hazard to consumers. Jul 7, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 7, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall BioSensory Recalls Dragonfly II Mosquito Trap and NightWatch Bedbug Monitor Products Due to Laceration or Burn Hazard Carbon dioxide (CO2) pressure sensors inside these products can crack and leak or burst causing the release of CO2. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 7, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 7, 2009The hazardFire or burns; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Intermatic Recalls In-Wall Timers Due to Shock Hazard When consumers trying to replace the timer’s battery place a metal object through the battery tray slot, the object can reach internal metal contacts, posing a… Jul 1, 2009announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 1, 2009The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Tabletop Rope Cutters Recalled by MarineTech Products Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The recalled rope cutters can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 1, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 1, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Polaris Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Loss of Control Hazard Bolts on the rear suspension can break causing the rail tip to become dislodged and interfere with the snowmobile’s track. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 1, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 1, 2009The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Lamps Recalled by LTD Commodities LLC, ABC Distributing and the Lakeside Collection Due to Fire Hazard The lamps overheat, causing the vinyl coating on the cord to burst and melt, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 1, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 1, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard Prompts Recall by Loyal Bedding of Mattress Sets The mattresses sets fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Jun 25, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 25, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall DEWALT Recalls Framing Nailers Due to Serious Injury Hazard The bump action trigger on the framing nailers could have been incorrectly assembled during production, which would allow the nailer to eject a fastener… CPSC says to stop using it Jun 25, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 25, 2009The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Big Muddy Motor Sports Recalls Generators Due to Fire Hazard The 220-volt receptacle can fail to produce power correctly and cause power surges that can damage appliances. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 25, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 25, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Loaded Boards Recalls Orangatang Skateboard Wheels; Blow-outs Pose Risk of Injury to Riders The recalled skateboard wheel’s core can shear and blow-out causing the wheel to separate from the skateboard truck’s axle and bearings. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 23, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 23, 2009The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

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