Home products: every recall, from CPSC

Home product recall True Value Recalls Wheelbarrows; Over-Inflated Tire Can Cause Wheel to Break and Pose Injury Hazard Over-inflating the tire could cause the wheel’s plastic rim to break, posing an injury to the user. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 18, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 18, 2009The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Nordica USA Recalls to Repair Skis; Binding Plates Can Break, Poses Fall Hazard to Skiers The binding plates could crack or break, causing the skier to lose control or fall and suffer injuries. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 12, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 12, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Outdoor Stoves Recalled by Jetboil Due to Burn Hazard A tight valve attached to the stove’s fuel source can allow gas to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 11, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 11, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Golfer’s Billiard Games Recalled by Dick’s Sporting Goods and Golf Galaxy Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paints on the golf balls can contain excess levels of lead. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 10, 2009announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 10, 2009The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Camp Stoves Sold Exclusively at Dick’s Sporting Goods Recalled Due to Burn Hazard Gas could flow at a rate that would produce higher than expected flames. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 10, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 10, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Catalina Lighting Recalls Halogen Clamp Lamps Due to Fire and Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively At Staples Stores The UV glass lens on the lamp can crack, exposing the halogen bulb, posing a fire and burn hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 10, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 10, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Marzocchi Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Crash Hazard and Risk of Injury during Repair The suspension system on bikes with the recalled forks could become completely compressed and fail to return to its original position after a forceful landing. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 10, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 10, 2009The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall ATVs Recalled By KTM North America Due to Brake Failure The rear brake caliper support can crack and the front brake operation can experience a loss of pressure, posing a risk of the rider losing braking and… CPSC says to stop using it Feb 10, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 10, 2009The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Intermatic Recalls Digital Timers Due to Shock Hazard The recalled timers can have a faulty ground connection, posing a shock hazard to consumers. Feb 5, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 5, 2009The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall The Land of Nod Recalls to Repair Cottage Bunk Beds Due to Fall Hazard When screws are missing from the upper bunk’s guardrails, the vertical slats on the guardrails can detach and pose the risk of children falling when getting in… CPSC says to stop using it Feb 5, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 5, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Bicycles with R-SYS Wheel Rims Recalled by Mavic USA Due to Crash Hazard The spokes on the bicycle’s front wheel rim can break during use, posing a fall and crash hazard to riders. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 4, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 4, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Crash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Skull-And-Crossbones Necklaces Recalled By Spencer Gifts Due to Risk of Lead Exposure The skull and metal clasp of the necklace contain high levels of lead. Jan 29, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 29, 2009The hazardChoking or swallowing; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall L.L. Bean Recalls Ice Cleats Used During Winter Weather Due to Fall Hazard The elastic harness system attaching the cleats to footwear can detach, posing a fall hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 29, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 29, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Outdoor Research Recalls Warming Gloves Due to Burn Hazard The glove’s electric heating pad can short circuit and overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 28, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 28, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Milestone AV Technologies Recalls Television Wall Mounts Sold Exclusively At Best Buy; Unit Can Crack, TV Can Fall On Consumers The wall mount can crack when used with televisions 26 inches and larger or with televisions that include a DVD player. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 27, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 27, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall High School Musical Manicure Kits Recalled by Fantas-Eyes Due to Risk of Lead Exposure The lettering “HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL” with glitter on the pouch used with the manicure kit contains excess levels of lead. Jan 27, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 27, 2009The hazardChoking or swallowing; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Lip Gloss Keychains Recalled By Markwins Beauty Products Due to Risk of Lead Exposure The metal clasp attached to the keychain contains high levels of lead. Jan 27, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 27, 2009The hazardChoking or swallowing; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Discount School Supply Recalls Jesus Fish Beads Due to Violation of Lead Paint Surface paint on the green fish can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Jan 27, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 27, 2009The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Lane Home Furnishings Recalls Glider Recliners Due to Fall Hazard The base of the chair, if installed backwards, can allow the chair to tip-over backwards, posing a fall hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 27, 2009announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 27, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Saris Cycling Group Recalls Stationary Bicycle Trainers Due to Fall Hazard A handle pin on the bicycle trainer can loosen during use, causing the machine to become disengaged, and pose a fall hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 22, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 22, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Mad Dog Concepts Recalls Boy’s Pajamas Due to Burn Hazard This sleepwear fails to meet the federal children’s sleepwear flammability standard, and poses a risk of burn injury to children. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 22, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 22, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Rheem Recalls to Repair Oil-Fired Furnaces Due to Fire Hazard If the furnace is not properly wired, the oil burner can continue to operate when the blower shuts off, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Jan 22, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 22, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Bosch and Siemens Model Dishwashers Recalled by BSH Home Appliances Corporation Due to Fire Hazard An electrical component in certain model dishwashers can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 15, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 15, 2009The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Giant Bicycle, Inc. Recalls Bicycles; Fork Can Break Causing Rider To Fall The density of the steerer tubes can cause the forks to crack and break, posing a fall hazard to the consumer. Jan 14, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 14, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Ryobi Corded Circular Saws Sold Exclusively at Home Depot Recalled By One World Technologies Inc. Due to Laceration Hazard The return spring on the circular saw’s lower blade guard can break, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 13, 2009announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 13, 2009The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall of Window Blinds Sold at Cost Plus and World Market Stores Roman Shades: These shades have a looped pull cord and exposed inner cords on the back of the shade. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 13, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 13, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Cheyenne Industries Recalls Vanity Stools Due to Fall Hazard The recalled stools can become unstable due to loose screws, which can cause the stool legs to separate or break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 13, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 13, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Viking Range Corp. Recalls Toasters Due to Shock Hazard Wiring inside the toaster can become loose and contact the toaster body, posing a shock hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 6, 2009announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 6, 2009The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Bicycles with RockShox Bicycle Forks Recalled by SRAM LLC Due to Crash Hazard The steel steerer on the forks can crack, causing the fork to detach from the bicycle frame. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 6, 2009announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 6, 2009The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Faulty Instructions Prompt Recall of Electrical Wiring How-to-Books by The Taunton Press; Shock Hazard to Consumers The books contain several errors in the technical diagrams that could lead consumers to incorrectly install or repair electrical wiring, posing an electrical… CPSC says to stop using it Dec 30, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 30, 2008The hazardElectric shock; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Fire Alarm Control Panels Recalled by Notifier Due to Alert Failure The software in the fire alarm system could fail to process an alarm condition which could result in the system failing to respond in the event of a fire. Dec 30, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 30, 2008The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Hallmark Recalls Jumbo Snow Globes Due to Fire Hazard When exposed to sunlight, the snow globe can act as a magnifying glass and ignite nearby combustible materials, posing a fire hazard. Dec 23, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 23, 2008The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Gardener’s Supply Company Recalls Candle-Powered Carousels Due to Fire Hazard The candle holder placement on the base of the carousels is too close to the structure, allowing the candle flame to come in contact and ignite different parts… CPSC says to stop using it Dec 23, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 23, 2008The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Atomic Skis USA Recalls Ski Bindings Due to Unexpected Release, Fall Hazard The heel housing of the bindings can crack, causing the binding to release unexpectedly. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 23, 2008announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 23, 2008The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Magura USA Recalls Bicycle Suspension Forks Due to Crash Hazard The front bicycle suspension fork can break, causing the rider to crash. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 23, 2008announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 23, 2008The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Teknion Recalls to Repair Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard The bolts holding the seat to the frame can loosen and separate, posing a fall hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 23, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 23, 2008The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Fingerhut Recalls Chef’s Mark Cookware Sets Due to Burn Hazard The handles on the cookware can break, posing a burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 18, 2008announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 18, 2008The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Grease Removers Recalled by Fantastic Distributors Due to Chemical Burn Hazard Direct contact with this substance can cause burns to consumers’ skin and eyes. Dec 17, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 17, 2008The hazardFire or burns; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard The mounting hardware securing the fuel pump can allow fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 16, 2008announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 16, 2008The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall The Toro Company Reannounces Recall of Electric Blowers Due to Projectile Hazards The blower’s impeller, which is a rotating component on the blower, can break, resulting in pieces of plastic flying out of the blower. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 11, 2008announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 11, 2008The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Propane Gas Fireplace Inserts Recalled by Wolf Steel Due to Laceration Hazard Delayed ignition due to a build-up of propane gas can cause the insert’s glass cover to break, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 11, 2008announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 11, 2008The hazardFire or burns; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Commercial Frozen Food Merchandisers Recalled by Tyler Refrigeration Due to Fire Hazard Incomplete/incorrect light bulb installation can result in electrical arcing in the fixture, which can pose a fire hazard to consumers. Dec 11, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 11, 2008The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Doll Clothing Sets Recalled by Manhattan Group Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paints on the pajama pants contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. Dec 3, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 3, 2008The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Hockey Helmets Recalled by Reebok-CCM Due to Head and Neck Injury Hazard The helmet’s chinstrap can unexpectedly disengage while in use. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 2, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 2, 2008The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Stainless Steel Pots Recalled by Ocean State Jobbers Due to Burn Hazard The stainless steel pots have metal handles that can detach during use, posing a serious burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 26, 2008announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 26, 2008The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Heavy Duty Acidic Cleaner Recalled by DuPont Due to Leaking Cap; Poses Risk of Severe Skin Irritation Pressure can build up in a full or nearly full bottle of the acidic cleaner when it is stored in elevated temperatures over an extended period of time, which… CPSC says to stop using it Nov 25, 2008announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 25, 2008The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall of Roman Blinds; Sold Exclusively at IKEA Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck in an exposed inner cord on the backside of the roman blinds. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 20, 2008announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 20, 2008The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recall to Repair Window Blinds by Green Mountain Vista The black-out roller shades and insulated Roman shades have a continuous looped bead chain that when not attached to the wall or floor, hangs loosely by the… CPSC says to stop using it Nov 20, 2008announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 20, 2008The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

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