Home products: every recall, from CPSC

Home product recall Diving Wings With Defective Inner Bladders Recalled by Poseidon Due to Drowning Hazard The inner bladder located inside the diving wing can break, causing the wing to fail to operate as a floating/buoyancy device. 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

Home product recall Applica Consumer Products Inc. Recalls Black & Decker Spacemaker Coffeemakers Due to Burn Hazard The brew basket can shift out of alignment allowing hot water to overflow. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 23, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 23, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Crane Plumbing Recalls Bath Tubs With A Whirlpool Due to Entrapment and Drowning Hazards The drain covers in the tubs can entangle a bather’s hair in the openings, causing the bather’s head to be held under water, which can result in drowning. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 23, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 23, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Body Boards Recalled by JGR Copa Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The green surface coating of the screened logo “Big Lizard™ body boards” on the underside of the body board contains excessive levels of lead, violating the… Jun 18, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 18, 2009The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall SmartSpark Energy Systems Recalls Battery Equalizers Due to Fire Hazard The recalled equalizers can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 18, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 18, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Wagner Spray Tech Recalls Heat Guns Due to Fire and Burn Hazards An electrical component failure inside the heat guns can cause them to continue to produce heat after the power switch is turned off. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 17, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 17, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Campbell Hausfeld Recalls Air Compressors Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Wal-Mart The compressor’s thermal overload, which shuts the unit off when it overheats, can fail. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 17, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 17, 2009The hazardFire or burns; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Viking Range Corporation Recalls Built-In Refrigerators Due to Injury Hazard; Doors Can Detach The refrigerator’s doors can detach, posing an injury hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 16, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 16, 2009The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Laceration Hazard Prompts Recall by Starbucks of Coffee Grinders; Made by Tsann Kuen The grinder can fail to turn off or can turn on unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 16, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 16, 2009The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall W.P. Appliances Inc. Recalls Wolfgang Puck Toaster Oven/Toasters The toaster oven can remain “on” after the toast pops up, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 12, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 12, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Six Reported Deaths Prompt Urgent Re-announcement of Blair Recall of Women’s Chenille Robes The robes fail to meet federal flammability requirements and present a risk of serious burns to consumers if they are exposed to an open flame. Jun 11, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 11, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Outdoor Playset Gliders Recalled by Backyard Play Systems Due to Fall Hazard; Repair Kit Provided The retaining rings used to secure the gliders to the playset can become loose or detached, posing a fall hazard to children. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 4, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 4, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Hair Dryers Recalled by Vintage International Due to Electrocution Hazard The hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 3, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 3, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Bicycles Recalled by REI Due to Fork Failure The fork can separate from the steerer tube which can cause the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 2, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 2, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Home Depot Recalls Patio Umbrellas Due to Risk of Impact Injury The patio umbrella and its pole could tip over and strike consumers if the umbrella’s collar or sleeve is not removed prior to closing the umbrella, posing a… CPSC says to stop using it May 28, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 28, 2009The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Trampolines Recalled by Skywalker Holdings; Enclosure Problems Can Result in Fall Hazard The straps supporting the top of the trampoline’s enclosure to the poles can fail. CPSC says to stop using it May 26, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 26, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Samsung Recalls to Upgrade Certain Cell Phones; Could Fail to Reach Emergency 911 in a No-Service Area The recalled cell phones that are in a no-service area and display an “out of range, try again later” message could fail to connect to emergency 911. May 22, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 22, 2009The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Gothic Cabinet Craft Recalls Bunk Beds Due to Fall Hazard The bunk beds do not have sufficient headboards, footboards, or guardrails and have gaps between parts of the upper bunk that could allow a child’s body to… CPSC says to stop using it May 21, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 21, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Girl’s Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Ely and Walker Due to Strangulation Hazard The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. May 21, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 21, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Bunn-O-Matic Recalls Single Cup Tea/Coffeemakers Due to Burn Hazard The pod drawer of the pod brewer can open unexpectedly during a brew cycle, posing a burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it May 21, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 21, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Ross Stores Recalls Benches Due to Fall Hazard The bench frame can collapse when weight is placed on it, posing a fall hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it May 21, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 21, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Norco Recalls Bicycle Frames Due to Crash Hazard The bicycle frame can crack and separate, causing a rider to fall from the bicycle and suffer injuries. CPSC says to stop using it May 19, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 19, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Crash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Trek Recalls Bicycles; JD Forks Can Lose Alignment, Posing Crash Hazard The recalled bicycle’s fork can lose alignment causing the front wheel to turn unexpectedly. May 19, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 19, 2009The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Cannondale Recalls Bicycles; JD Forks Can Lose Alignment, Posing Crash Hazard The recalled bicycle’s fork can lose alignment causing the front wheel to turn unexpectedly. May 19, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 19, 2009The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Digital Clamp Meters Recalled by Fluke Due to Shock Hazard The meters can fail to give an appropriate voltage reading, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is off, posing a shock,… CPSC says to stop using it May 15, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 15, 2009The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall HP Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard The recalled lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. May 14, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 14, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Composite Decks Recalled by Louisiana-Pacific; Decks Can Deteriorate and Break, Posing Fall Hazard The recalled decking can prematurely deteriorate and unexpectedly break. May 13, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 13, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Browning and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Recall Knife Sheaths Due to Defect The knife can cut through the sheath because there is no blade guard in the sheath. CPSC says to stop using it May 13, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 13, 2009The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Engine Block and Battery Heaters Used on Polaris Snowmobiles Recalled Due to Shock Hazard The insulation of the electrical cord for the engine and battery heaters can fail during cold temperatures, posing an electric shock hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it May 13, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 13, 2009The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Dahon and REI Novara Folding Bicycles Recalled Due to Fall Hazard The hinge on the handlepost can crack, posing a fall hazard. May 12, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 12, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Lumetique Recalls Botanika Candles Due to Fire Hazard The glass can break during use, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it May 12, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 12, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Commercial Freezers Used in Grocery Stores Recalled By Unilever Due to Fire Hazard The controller of the freezer is incompatible with the unit and can overheat and melt the relay, posing a fire hazard. May 7, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 7, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled by KTM North America Due to Front Fork Failure The front fork inner tube on the off-road motorcycles can crack and separate from the fork axle, posing a risk of injury or death to the operator. CPSC says to stop using it May 7, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 7, 2009The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Richard Abraham Herder KG Recalls Torque Wrenches Due to Risk of Injury The internal spring mechanism on the wrench can fail or break, allowing bolts or screws to break or become unscrewed, posing a risk of injury to the user or… CPSC says to stop using it May 6, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 6, 2009The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Wagner Spray Tech Recalls Paint Sprayers Due to Electrical Shock Hazard The on-off switch can be dislodged from the casing, resulting in exposure of electrical connections. CPSC says to stop using it May 5, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 5, 2009The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Pumpkin Patch Recalls Hooded Girls’ Raincoats with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard The raincoats have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children. Apr 30, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 30, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Popcorn Machines Recalled by DTX International Due to Burn Hazard The heating element of the popcorn machine’s warming deck can remain on after being switched off. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 30, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 30, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Dinosaur Play Sets Recalled by DND Imports Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The surface paint on the monkey figure contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Apr 29, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 29, 2009The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall HMI Industries Recalls Floor Cleaners Due to Burn Hazard The recalled cleaners’ wiring can overheat, causing electrical arcing and melting. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 29, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 29, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Hair Dryers Recalled by Universalink International Trading Due to Electrocution Hazard The hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 29, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 29, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Leg Curl Fitness Machines Recalled by Paramount Fitness Due To Crushing Hazard A consumer’s hand can become caught between the cylindrical counter weight and the frame of the fitness machine, posing a crushing hazard that can result in… CPSC says to stop using it Apr 27, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 27, 2009The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Women’s Chenille Robes Recalled by Blair Due to Burn Hazard Some robes fail to meet federal flammability requirements and present a risk of serious burns to consumers if they are exposed to an open flame. Apr 24, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 24, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Toaster Oven/Broilers Recalled by Haier America Due to Burn or Electrical Shock Hazard Electrical connections in the toaster oven/broilers can become loose, posing electrical shock and burn hazards. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 23, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 23, 2009The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall SportsPlay Equipment Recalls Playgrounds Due to Violation of Lead Paint Ban The handrails and posts on the playground contain high levels of lead paint. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 22, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 22, 2009The hazardChoking or swallowing; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Serious Fall Hazard The handlebars can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider. Apr 21, 2009announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 21, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard The cable stop on the bicycle can loosen, which can cause the rider to lose control and fall from the bike. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 21, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 21, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Fitness Balls Recalled by EB Brands Due to Fall Hazard; New Assembly Instructions Provided An overinflated fitness ball can unexpectedly burst while in use, causing the user to fall to the floor. Apr 16, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 16, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Bush Hog Off-Road Utility Vehicles Recalled Due to Loss of Speed Control; Cash Incentive Offered The utility vehicle’s throttle cable can lock in freezing temperatures. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 16, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 16, 2009The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

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