Home products: every recall, from CPSC

Home product recall Wood Abacus Recalled by LTD Commodities LLC Due to Choking Hazard The wooden rods on the abacus can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Sep 22, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 22, 2008The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Safety Alert: Petzl America Warns of Burn Hazard from Headlamps; Product Should Only Be Used with Non-Rechargeable Batteries If the headlamp is used with rechargeable batteries, the cable connecting the battery pack to the lamp can spark, melt, or catch fire. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 18, 2008announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 18, 2008The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Aqua Lung Recalls Apeks Scuba Diving Regulators Due to Drowning Hazard These regulators can be missing the diaphragm cover, which can cause the diaphragm to become displaced during a dive, allowing water to enter the scuba… Sep 17, 2008announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 17, 2008The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Hanashop Recalls Counterfeit Power Cords Due to Fire and Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively on eBay The power cord wires are significantly undersized and allow incorrect insertion of the power plug, posing a risk of fire and/or shock to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 17, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 17, 2008The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Regent Sports Recalls Soccer Goal Nets Following Strangulation Death of a Child The fixed knot flexible openings in the soccer goal net can pose a head and neck entrapment or strangulation hazard to young children. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 16, 2008announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 16, 2008The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Deere & Company Recalls Gator XUV Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard The fuel tank can leak from a gap in the seam at the base of the filler neck, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 16, 2008announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 16, 2008The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall PB Heat Recalls Gas Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard The pressure switch could have an internal defect that could fail to shut down the boilers under vent or air inlet blockage. Sep 11, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 11, 2008The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Rugs Sold Exclusively at JC Penney Recalled by JLA Home Due to Fire Hazard The rugs do not meet the federal flammability standard for small rugs and do not have the required flammability warning label. Sep 11, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 11, 2008The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Aqua Lung Recalls Scuba Regulators and Adapters Due to Drowning Hazard Over-tightening of the DIN retainer by a technician during installation can result in the retainer breaking under pressure, a rapid escape of air from the… CPSC says to stop using it Sep 10, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 10, 2008The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Sony Recalls Notebook Computers Due to Burn Hazard Irregularly positioned wires near the computer’s hinge and/or a dislodged screw inside the hinge can cause a short circuit and overheating. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 4, 2008announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 4, 2008The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Bicycles with Deda Forza Handlebar Stems Recalled by Deda Elementi Due to Crash Hazard The top of the bicycle handlebar stem can crack and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 3, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 3, 2008The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Worldwise Inc. Recalls Retractable Dog Leashes; Metal Clasp Can Break and Cause Facial and Body Injuries to Dog Owners The metal clasp connecting the leash to a dog’s collar can bend or break while in use, causing the leash to recoil back unexpectedly. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 3, 2008announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 3, 2008The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Cordless Screwdrivers Recalled by Menards Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The battery can overheat and ignite during charging, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 3, 2008announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 3, 2008The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Pendants and Candle Charms Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure The recalled metal pendants and charms contain high levels of lead. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 3, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 3, 2008The hazardChoking or swallowing; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Wolf Appliance Recalls Gas Ranges Due to Burn Hazard Delayed ignition of gas in the 18-inch oven can cause a flash of flames to be projected at a consumer when the range door is opened, posing a burn hazard to… CPSC says to stop using it Sep 3, 2008announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 3, 2008The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Rapid Reel Recalls Portable Garden Hose Carts; Tires Can Explode Posing an Injury Hazard The tires on the portable garden hose reel can explode while being inflated, posing an injury hazard to consumers. Sep 2, 2008announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 2, 2008The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Countertop Water Dispensers Recalled by Greenway Home Products Due to Fire and Shock Hazards The internal heating element could overheat and drop molten metal through ventilation openings in the water dispenser’s base onto the countertop, posing a fire… CPSC says to stop using it Aug 28, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 28, 2008The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall GIA Instruments Recalls Polariscopes Due to Shock Hazard The polariscopes can have a ground wire missing, posing a risk of electrical shock to the user. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 28, 2008announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 28, 2008The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Indoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by Lithonia Lighting Due to Impact Hazard The glass reflector can separate from the fixture and fall, posing a risk of injury to consumers below the fixture. Aug 27, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 27, 2008The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Goodman Company Recalls Air Conditioner/Heat Pump (PTAC) Units Due to Fire Hazard The PTAC’s power cords can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard. Aug 27, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 27, 2008The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Coffee Makers Recalled by Sears Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The wiring in the coffee maker can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 26, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 26, 2008The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall IMS Recalls Car Chargers Used With Halogen Spotlights Sold at Sears and K-Mart Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The car charger is incompatible with the spotlight’s battery, which can cause it to overcharge inside of a vehicle and pose a fire or burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 26, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 26, 2008The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Power Light Modules Recalled by GCI Technologies Due to Fire and Burn Hazards Internal wiring in the module’s circuit boards is incorrectly installed, posing a risk of an electrical fire and burn hazards to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 22, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 22, 2008The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Gardner Bender Recalls Electrical Wire Splices Due to Shock and Fire Hazards When crimped, the splice can fail to hold the wires adequately together, posing a shock and fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 20, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 20, 2008The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Cervelo SA Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard The fork’s steerer can break during normal use, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer serious injuries. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 20, 2008announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 20, 2008The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Venmar CES Inc. Recalls Heat Recovery Ventilators Due to Fire Hazard The motors in these units can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Aug 20, 2008announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 20, 2008The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Steam Cleaners Recalled by Thane International Due to Burn Hazard Steam can escape from the handle and trigger of the steam cleaner, posing a burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 20, 2008announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 20, 2008The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Hobbico Inc. Recalls Batteries Used In Radio-Controlled Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard The rechargeable battery can overheat and catch fire while charging, igniting nearby combustible materials. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 19, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 19, 2008The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Electra Bicycle Company Expands Recall of Amsterdam Bicycles; Chain Can Derail and Pose Injury Risk to Riders The interior alignment tabs of the bicycle’s chainguard can be pushed against the chain causing it to derail, which poses a risk of injury to riders. Aug 19, 2008announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 19, 2008The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Flame Weeders Recalled by Gardener’s Supply Co. Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The two-piece brass control valve can separate between the flame weeder and the propane tank, and allow propane to leak from the tank. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 19, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 19, 2008The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Rossignol Recalls Snowboard Bindings Due to Strap Failure The t-nuts that attach the buckles to the straps on the snowboard bindings can detach, posing a fall hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 13, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 13, 2008The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Cooper Lighting Recalls Emergency and Exit Lights; Could Fail to Stay Illuminated in an Emergency The lights can malfunction and not stay illuminated in the event of a power failure. Aug 12, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 12, 2008The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Fire and Burn Hazards Prompt Recall of Gas Grills Sold at Lowe’s Stores The cooking chamber of the grill can melt and/or ignite, posing a risk of fires and burn injuries to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 7, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 7, 2008The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Progress Lighting Recalls Indoor Light Fixtures; Lights Can Unexpectedly Fall Posing an Impact Hazard The ceiling-mount assembly that supports the light fixture can fail, causing the fixture to unexpectedly fall and injure consumers. Aug 7, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 7, 2008The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Atico International USA Recalls Personal Blenders Due to Laceration Hazard While placing the cup on or off the base of the blender, the blender can be inadvertently turned on, activating the blade. Aug 7, 2008announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 7, 2008The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall DEWALT Recalls Cordless Brad Nailers Due to Injury Hazard The nailer can operate when the lock-off (safety) is in the locked position. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 5, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 5, 2008The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Halogen Work Lights Recalled by Harbor Freight Tools Due to Fire and Shock Hazards The halogen work lights can overheat and melt, posing a risk of fire and electrical shock to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 5, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 5, 2008The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Bicycle Pedals Recalled by Look Cycle; Pedals Can Break Causing Cyclists to Fall The steel axle inside the pedal can break, posing a fall hazard to cyclists. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 5, 2008announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 5, 2008The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall New England Ropes Recalls Climbing Lines Due to Fall Hazard The climbing lines can break, posing a serious fall hazard for climbers. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 29, 2008announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 29, 2008The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Reebok International Ltd. Recalls Exercise Cycles Due to Laceration Hazard The alloy cranks on the exercise cycles can break during use, posing a laceration and abrasion hazard to users. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 24, 2008announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 24, 2008The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Cost Plus Recalls Santorini Chairs Due to Fall Hazard The seat weld can fail and allow the chair to collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 24, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 24, 2008The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Horseshoe Magnets Recalled by Dowling Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The plastic coating on the magnets contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. Jul 24, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 24, 2008The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Pacific Science Supplies Recalls Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The paint on the magnets can contain excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 24, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 24, 2008The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Champion’s Choice Recalls Walther Air Cylinders for Air Pistols Due to Burst Hazard The cylinders can burst when in use and/or while being filled, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 23, 2008announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 23, 2008The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Dirt Devil Vacuum Accessory Tools Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard Plastic pieces inside the vacuum tool can break apart and be ejected, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 23, 2008announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 23, 2008The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Indoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by Lithonia Lighting Due to Fire Hazard A thermal protector could be missing from the lighting fixtures, posing a risk of overheating and fire. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 22, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 22, 2008The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Electra Bicycle Company Recalls Amsterdam Bicycles; Chain Can Derail and Pose Injury Risk to Riders The interior alignment tabs of the bicycle’s chainguard can be pushed against the chain, causing it to derail, which poses a risk of injury to riders. Jul 22, 2008announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 22, 2008The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Sleep Innovations Recalls Pillows Sold Exclusively at Costco; Metal Fragments Pose Abrasion Hazard The pillows can contain small metal fragments in the fiber-fill as a result of a mechanical breakdown in the manufacturing process. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 22, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 22, 2008The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

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