Home products: every recall, from CPSC

Home product recall The Home Depot Recalls Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard Sunlight passing through the glass portion can cause nearby flammable materials to ignite, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it May 20, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 20, 2008The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Cricket EZ Cell Phones Recalled; Audio Problem Interferes with Emergency 911 Calls A software problem with the cell phones causes audio problems with 911 calls. May 20, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 20, 2008The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Frigidaire Canada Recalls Kenmore Wall Ovens Due to Fire and Burn Hazards During extended broiling, gas can build in the oven cavity and escape when the oven door is opened. CPSC says to stop using it May 20, 2008announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 20, 2008The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Maple Chase Co. Recalls Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Monoxide/Smoke Combo Alarms Due to Alarm Malfunction The recalled alarms can sound a “double chirp”/fault alarm in the presence of CO, prior to going into full alarm. May 15, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 15, 2008The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Fuel Cells Used With Framing Nailers Recalled by Paslode for Fire Hazard The fuel cells used to power cordless framing nailers can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it May 15, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 15, 2008The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Shindaiwa Corp. Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards The blower’s impeller (fan) can separate from the base and break apart, causing plastic pieces to be blown out of the machine, and pose a laceration and impact… CPSC says to stop using it May 15, 2008announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 15, 2008The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Air Pistols That Can Fire Unexpectedly Are Recalled by Umarex USA The air pistols can accidentally discharge, posing a risk of serious injury if the air pistol is loaded and pointed at the user or another person when it… CPSC says to stop using it May 14, 2008announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 14, 2008The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall TJ Power Sports Recalls Dune Buggies Due To Ejection Hazard The seat belt adjustment for the shoulder buckle can break during impact or stress, posing an ejection and injury hazard to driver and passenger. CPSC says to stop using it May 6, 2008announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 6, 2008The hazardCuts, impacts or projectiles; Crash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Weil-McLain Gas Boilers Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard If there is a leak in the vent piping, the recalled boilers can leak carbon monoxide (CO) into the buildings in which they are installed, posing a risk of CO… May 6, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 6, 2008The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Williamson-Thermoflo Gas Boilers Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard If there is a leak in the vent piping, the recalled boilers can leak carbon monoxide (CO) into the buildings in which they are installed, posing a risk of CO… May 6, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 6, 2008The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Onward Manufacturing Recalls Gas Grills Due to Fire and Burn Hazard The bottom of the cook box that contains the burners can melt or crack as a result of a grease fire. CPSC says to stop using it May 5, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 5, 2008The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall QVC Recalls Space Heaters Due to Fire Hazard The unit can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it May 1, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 1, 2008The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Nintendo Recalls Lapel Pins Due to Risk of Lead Exposure The metal lapel pin contains high levels of lead. Apr 29, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 29, 2008The hazardChoking or swallowing; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Rio Brands Recalls High-Boy Beach Chairs Due to Fall Hazard The rear leg of the chair can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 29, 2008announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 29, 2008The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall DEWALT Recalls Table Saws Due to Laceration Hazard The pivot bracket on the saw can separate, which can misalign the blade and the fence and cause kick back. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 29, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 29, 2008The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Hammocks Sold by LivingXL Recalled Due to Fall Hazard The metal frame for the hammocks can crack and break, causing a consumer to fall to the ground. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 29, 2008announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 29, 2008The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Kyodo America Recall LawnBott Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard The cutting blades continue to rotate when the mower is lifted from the ground and the spacing on the side of the lawn mower could allow room for a consumer’s… CPSC says to stop using it Apr 25, 2008announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 25, 2008The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Waxcessories Recalls Electric Simmer Pots Due to Risk of Fire and Shock The simmer pots have wire connections that can become loose, posing a risk of fire and electric shock to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 24, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 24, 2008The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Fisher Controls International Recalls Gas Regulators for Leak Hazard Gas can leak from regulator when the diaphragm pulls inward into the casing, posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers. Apr 24, 2008announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 24, 2008The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Basketball and Flower Tables Recalled by Avon Products Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard; Sold in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands Surface paint on the tables contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Apr 24, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 24, 2008The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Nashbar Direct Inc. Recalls Bicycle Resistance Trainers Due to Puncture Hazard The springs in the resistance trainers can unhook and become a projectile, posing a puncture hazard to users or bystanders. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 22, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 22, 2008The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Performance Inc. Recalls Bicycle Resistance Trainers Due to Puncture Hazard The springs in the resistance trainers can unhook and become a projectile, posing a puncture hazard to users or bystanders. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 22, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 22, 2008The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Wal-Mart Recalls Charm Key Chains Due to Risk of Lead Exposure The charms on the key chain can contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested and can cause adverse health effects. Apr 18, 2008announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 18, 2008The hazardChoking or swallowing; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall HSN Recalls Power Strips for Charge-It-All Valets Due to Fire and Shock Hazards The power strip located inside the valet has undersized wires, which can pose fire and shock hazards to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 16, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 16, 2008The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Hobby-Lobby Int’l Recalls Battery Chargers Used with Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard The lithium-polymer batteries can ignite while charging, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 14, 2008announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 14, 2008The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall FUNTASTIC Recalls Fake Teeth Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard The gray surface paint on the teeth contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Apr 10, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 10, 2008The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Michaels Stores Recalls Seasonal Writing Pens Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The seasonal writing pens’ surface coating contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 10, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 10, 2008The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Fire Alarm Control Panel Recalled By Gamewell FCI Due to Alert Failure The sounder on the panel’s main circuit board can fail to alert when there is a malfunction. Apr 9, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 9, 2008The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Magnetic Dart Boards Recalled By Henry Gordy Int’l; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards Small magnets at the ends of the darts can detach. Apr 8, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 8, 2008The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Fingerhut Recalls Master Craft® Pressure Washers Due to Fire Hazard The motor on the pressure washer can overheat, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 8, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 8, 2008The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall American Honda Motor Co. Recalls ATVs Due to Loss of Steering Control The electric power steering shaft of the recalled ATVs could break unexpectedly, resulting in the rider’s losing steering control. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 8, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 8, 2008The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Wal-Mart Recalls Candle Holders Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards The candle holders could tip over, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 3, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 3, 2008The hazardFire or burns; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall A.O. Smith Recalls Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire and Carbon Monoxide Hazards The water heater’s flue gas temperatures can exceed safe limits and produce excessive temperatures in the venting unit, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 3, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 3, 2008The hazardFire or burns; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Goodman Manufacturing Co. Recalls Heating and Cooling Units Due to Fire Hazard The serial plates on the units contain inaccurate information that could result in the use of undersized installation wiring, posing a fire hazard. Apr 3, 2008announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 3, 2008The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Cabot Recalls Composite Deck Cleaner Due to Inhalation and Fire Hazard One of the components of the composite cleaner can react with metal foil residue on the packaging, releasing heat and chlorine gas. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 2, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 2, 2008The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Gecko Alliance Recalls Electronic Spa Controls Used on Serenity Spas Due to Fire Hazard The hot tub’s spa control can overheat, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 1, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 1, 2008The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Master Lock Recalls Lock and Leash™ Locks Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Red surface paint on the locks contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 1, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 1, 2008The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Boys’ Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by High Energy; Children Can Strangle on Drawstrings The sweatshirts have a drawstring through hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children. Mar 28, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 28, 2008The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Avon Products Recalls Plush Warming Polar Bears Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The warming pouch inside the bear can overheat and ignite when heated in a microwave oven, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 27, 2008announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 27, 2008The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Educational Insights Recalls Ring Toss Games Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The paint on the yellow peg of the toy contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Mar 26, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 26, 2008The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Downeast Concepts Inc. Recalls Water Bottles Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paint on the metal water bottles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Mar 25, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 25, 2008The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A. Recalls Rhino Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Risk of Brake Failure The brake caliper on the left front wheel could have been made incorrectly, resulting in brake fluid leaking. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 25, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 25, 2008The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Salton Inc. Recalls Electric Toasters Due to Fire Hazard The toaster can turn on without bread in the slots and ignite items placed on top of it, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 19, 2008announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 19, 2008The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Progress Lighting Recalls Ceiling-Mounted Outdoor Light Fixtures; Lights Can Fall Off Mounting and Injure Consumers A weld that affixes a mounting bracket to the ceiling pan can fail, which can cause the fixture to fall and injure nearby persons. Mar 19, 2008announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 19, 2008The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall WarmlyYours Recalls Rug Warmers Due to Fire Hazard The rug warmer’s cord can come loose from the plug and cause sparks or flames, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 19, 2008announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 19, 2008The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Galison/Mudpuppy Recalls Wire Bound Journals and Calendars Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The paint on the metal spiral bindings of the journals contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. Mar 18, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 18, 2008The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall JCPenney Recalls Cooks Deep Fryers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The deep fryer has a faulty heating element, which can cause it to overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 12, 2008announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 12, 2008The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Ensto Control Oy Recalls Toggle and Rotary Switches Due to Electric Shock Hazards When switched OFF, one electrical pole may remain energized, posing a risk of electrical shock hazard to consumers. Mar 12, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 12, 2008The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

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