Product Recall: Children's Art Easels Recalled by MacPherson's Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The chalkboard surface coating contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. published Nov 5, 2009 10:00 AM (2 days, 6 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Adventure Playsets Recall to Repair Backyard Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard
The plastic coated lumber on the horizontal ladder (monkey bar/swing beam) can weaken over time due to rotting of the whitewood (spruce, pine and fir species), resulting in a fall hazard. published Nov 5, 2009 10:00 AM (2 days, 6 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Halloween Flashlights Sold Exclusively at Target Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
The flashlights can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers. published Oct 28, 2009 7:30 AM (10 days, 9 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Near Strangulation of Children Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Louis Hornick & Co.; Sold Exclusively at Bed Bath & Beyond
Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. published Oct 27, 2009 11:30 AM (11 days, 5 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Whole Space; Sold Exclusively by Hanover Direct/Domestications
Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. published Oct 27, 2009 11:30 AM (11 days, 5 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair IKEA Roller Blinds
Strangulations can occur if the blind's looped bead chain is not attached to the wall or the floor with the tension device provided and a child's neck becomes entangled in the free-standing loop. published Oct 27, 2009 11:30 AM (11 days, 5 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: CPSC Urges Parents and Caregivers to Stop Using "My Baby Soother" Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop providing "My Baby Soother" pacifiers to their children. The pacifiers were distributed by T & L Trading Corp., of Brooklyn, N.Y. The pacifiers failed to meet federal safety standards because the nipples can separate from the base easily, posing a choking hazard to infants and toddlers. published Oct 26, 2009 12:00 PM (12 days, 4 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Flatware Recalled by Cambridge Silversmiths Due to Choking Hazard
The plastic decorative inserts on the flatware's handles can detach during dishwashing, posing a choking hazard to children. published Oct 22, 2009 7:30 AM (16 days, 9 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Wooden Toys Recalled by Daiso Due to Choking Hazard
The toys have small parts that can break and detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. published Oct 6, 2009 5:00 AM (32 days, 11 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Daiso Recalls Children's Toys, Purses and Pen Cases Due to Violation of Lead Paint and Phthalate Limits
The surface paint on the balancing toys and zippers of the purses and pen cases contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint ban. The inflatable baseball bat toys contain excessive levels of DEHP, violating the federal phthalate standard. published Oct 6, 2009 5:00 AM (32 days, 11 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Big Lots Stores, Inc. Recalls to Repair Bunk Beds Due to Collapse and Fall Hazards
The bunk beds' mattress support slats and side support railings can break, posing a risk of the bunk bed collapsing and a fall hazard to consumers. published Sep 23, 2009 6:30 AM (45 days, 10 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Clarks Children's Shoes Recalled by C & J Clark America Due to Choking Hazard
Molded rubber pieces on the sole of the recalled shoes can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants and young children. published Sep 17, 2009 8:00 AM (51 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: O'Neill Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by La Jolla Sport Due to Strangulation Hazard
The recalled sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts. published Sep 8, 2009 12:00 PM (60 days, 4 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Children's Animal Masks and Pendants Recalled by Team Work Trading Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
The recalled children's animal masks and pendants contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. published Sep 8, 2009 9:30 AM (60 days, 7 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Baby Jogger Recalls Strollers Due to Fall Hazard
The stroller's restraint buckle could break or unlatch allowing the child or infant to fall out. published Aug 27, 2009 1:00 PM (72 days, 3 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Liquidation Outlet, Inc. Recalls Action Figure Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard; Sold Exclusively at Dollar Stores
The action figure toys have surface paints which contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. published Aug 27, 2009 10:30 AM (72 days, 6 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Quiksilver Recalls Girls' Hoodies with Waist Drawstrings Due to Entrapment Hazard
The cotton hoodie has a waist drawstring that could pose an entrapment hazard to children. published Aug 27, 2009 10:30 AM (72 days, 6 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall To Repair Window Blinds By Vertical Land
For horizontal blinds, the blinds do not have inner cord stop devices to prevent the accessible inner cords from being pulled out. If an inner cord is pulled out, a child can become entangled in the loop and strangle. For vertical blinds, strangulations can occur if a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop formed by the bead chain or by the cord with a weighted device. For cellular shades, strangulations can occur if a child's neck becomes entangled on the shade's free-standing looped cord. published Aug 26, 2009 5:30 AM (73 days, 11 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roller Shades by Lutron Shading Solutions
Strangulations can occur if the shade's looped bead chain is not attached to the wall or the floor and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop. published Aug 26, 2009 5:30 AM (73 days, 11 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Victoria Classics Roman Shades; Sold Exclusively by Target Stores
Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. Exposed operating cords can knot or tangle creating a strangulation loop. published Aug 26, 2009 5:30 AM (73 days, 11 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Near Strangulation of Children Prompts Recall of Roman Shades; Sold Exclusively at Pottery Barn Kids
Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. published Aug 26, 2009 5:30 AM (73 days, 11 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Near Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman Blinds; Sold Exclusively at IKEA
Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. The Roman blind has a continuous looped bead chain that when not attached to the wall or floor, hangs loosely by the blind, posing a strangulation hazard to children. published Aug 26, 2009 5:30 AM (73 days, 11 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Strangulation Deaths of Children Prompt Recall to Repair of Roll-Up Blinds and Roman Shades by Lewis Hyman Inc.
For roll-up blinds, strangulations can occur if the lifting loops slide off the side of the blind and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material. For Roman shades, strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. published Aug 26, 2009 5:30 AM (73 days, 11 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Cloth Books Recalled by Sterling Publishing Co. Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard
A string attaching a ball to the book can become entangled in the basketball hoop element, posing a strangulation hazard to young children. published Aug 20, 2009 1:20 PM (79 days, 3 hours, 21 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Two Additional Infant Deaths Prompt Re-announcement of Simplicity "Close-Sleeper/Bedside Sleeper" Bassinets
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is once again urging all parents and caregivers to immediately stop using convertible "close-sleeper/bedside sleeper" bassinets manufactured by Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa. CPSC has learned of two additional infant deaths since the August 2008 safety alert and recall announcements that notified consumers of two infants who had strangled in their Simplicity bassinets. To date, CPSC is aware of four infants who have died in the close-sleeper bassinets.
published Aug 20, 2009 8:55 AM (79 days, 7 hours, 46 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Weight Watchers Recalls Plush Hungry Figures and Magnets Due to Puncture Hazard
Sewing needles have been found in the stuffing of the Hungry Figures, posing a puncture hazard to consumers. published Aug 20, 2009 8:00 AM (79 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Burley Design Recalls Child Trailers Due to Risk of Injury
The axle assembly's internal sleeve can loosen, causing one wheel to separate from the trailer. This poses a risk of injury to the child occupant or bike rider. published Aug 19, 2009 7:00 AM (80 days, 9 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Little Tikes Recalls Children's Toy Workshop Sets and Trucks Due to Choking Hazard
The recalled workshop sets and trucks have oversized, plastic toy nails that can pose a choking hazard to young children. published Aug 13, 2009 5:00 AM (86 days, 11 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Target Recalls Circo Booster Seats Due to Fall Hazard
The booster seat restraint buckle can open unexpectedly, allowing a child to fall from the chair and be injured. published Aug 6, 2009 8:40 AM (93 days, 8 hours, 1 minute ago)
Product Recall: Jump 'n Jive Doorway Jumpers Recalled by Graco Due to Choking Hazard
The recalled doorway jumpers include detachable toys that are attached to the jumper straps with strips of hook and loop fabric. The strips of fabric are not permanently attached to the toys and can become detached during use, posing a choking hazard. published Aug 6, 2009 8:40 AM (93 days, 8 hours, 1 minute ago)
Product Recall: Dorel Juvenile Group Expands Recall of Safety 1st Stair Gates Due to Fall Hazard
The hinges that hold the stair gate in place can break, posing a fall hazard to children if the gate is placed at the top of the stairs. published Aug 6, 2009 8:40 AM (93 days, 8 hours, 1 minute ago)
Product Recall: Baby Hammocks Recalled by Kaplan Early Learning Due to Fall and Strangulation Hazards
The hammock can flip over, posing a serious fall hazard and strangulation hazard to infants who become entrapped in the seat's restraint straps while upside down. published Aug 4, 2009 11:25 AM (95 days, 5 hours, 16 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Baby Hammocks Recalled by Nova Natural Toys & Crafts Due to Fall and Strangulation Hazards
The hammock can flip over, posing a serious fall hazard and strangulation hazard to infants who become entrapped in the seat's restraint straps while upside down. published Aug 4, 2009 11:25 AM (95 days, 5 hours, 16 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Little Tikes Recalls Clubhouse Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard; New Assembly Directions to Be Provided
The recalled swing sets did not come with assembly directions for the swing seat harness. The swing seat harness assembly needs to be completed by the consumer. The swing seats can detach if the harness is not assembled properly, which could result in fall and injury during use. published Jul 30, 2009 8:30 AM (100 days, 8 hours, 11 minutes ago)
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. published Jul 30, 2009 8:30 AM (100 days, 8 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: BabySwede LLC Recalls Bouncer Chairs Due to Laceration Hazard
Small, sharp metal objects found in the padded area of the bouncer chair can protrude, posing a laceration hazard to children. published Jul 28, 2009 7:30 AM (102 days, 9 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: LeapFrog Recalls Electronic Plush Toys Due to Choking Hazard
The decals on the paws of the plush toy can be removed and ingested by a child, posing a choking hazard. published Jul 23, 2009 7:30 AM (107 days, 9 hours, 11 minutes ago)
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. published Jul 21, 2009 1:00 PM (109 days, 3 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Buster Brown Clog Children's Shoes Recalled by Brown Shoe Co. and Pagoda International Footwear Ltd. Due to Choking Hazard
The shoe has decorative wheels that can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. published Jul 21, 2009 10:30 AM (109 days, 6 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by EMH Associates Due to Entrapment Hazard
The jackets have a drawstring around the waist which can pose an entrapment hazard to children. published Jul 16, 2009 8:30 AM (114 days, 8 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Evenflo Recalls Telephone Toys Due to Choking Hazard
A mirror decal attached to the toy can peel away, posing a potential choking hazard. published Jul 16, 2009 8:30 AM (114 days, 8 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Propac Distributing Due to Strangulation Hazard
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. published Jul 15, 2009 8:00 AM (115 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Children's Hooded Jackets and Pullover Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Hard Tail Due to Strangulation Hazard
The jackets and pullovers have a drawstring through the hood or waist which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. published Jul 9, 2009 7:00 AM (121 days, 9 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by C-Mrk Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard
The hooded sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. published Jul 9, 2009 7:00 AM (121 days, 9 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. published Jul 9, 2009 7:00 AM (121 days, 9 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Kolcraft Recalls 1 Million Play Yards Due to Fall Hazard
The tractor's parking brake can fail posing a loss of control hazard. published Jul 8, 2009 7:15 AM (122 days, 9 hours, 26 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Pacifiers Recalled by Gromex Due to Choking Hazard
The pacifier mouth guard and the ventilation holes are too small and fail to meet federal safety standards. The pacifier could pose a choking and aspiration hazard to young children. published Jul 7, 2009 8:45 AM (123 days, 7 hours, 56 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Aqua-Leisure Industries Recalls Inflatable Baby Floats Due to Drowning Hazard
The leg straps in the seat of the float can tear, causing children to unexpectedly fall into or under the water, posing a risk of drowning. published Jul 2, 2009 5:00 AM (128 days, 11 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Simplicity Drop Side Cribs Recalled by Retailers Due to Risk of Death from Suffocation
The crib's plastic hardware can break or deform, causing the drop side to detach. When the drop side detaches, it creates space between the drop side and the crib mattress. Infants and toddlers can roll into this space and become entrapped which can lead to suffocation. published Jul 2, 2009 5:00 AM (128 days, 11 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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 federal lead paint standard. published Jun 18, 2009 8:00 AM (142 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Children's Necklace and Bracelet Sets Recalled by D&D Distributing-Wholesale Due To Choking Hazard
Small parts can detach from the necklace and bracelet when the elastic string break, posing a choking hazard to young children. published Jun 17, 2009 6:00 AM (143 days, 10 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Macy's Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Due to Strangulation Hazard
The sweatshirts have a drawstring sewn at the base of the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. published Jun 17, 2009 6:00 AM (143 days, 10 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Winterbee Due To Strangulation Hazard
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. published Jun 10, 2009 1:00 PM (150 days, 3 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: LaJobi Recalls Babi Italia Pinehurst and Bonavita Hudson Drop Side Cribs; Risk of Entrapment and Suffocation
The lower spring pins on the footboard and headboard can pop out of the tracks located on the drop side causing the drop side to detach from the crib. When the drop side detaches, it creates a hazardous gap between the drop side and the crib mattress in which infants and toddlers can become entrapped and suffocate or fall from cribs. published Jun 9, 2009 8:00 AM (151 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: LaJobi Recalls Bonavita "Cabana" Drop Side Cribs Due To Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards
The wooden crib slats can detach or break creating a gap, which can pose an entrapment and strangulation hazard to infants and toddlers. published Jun 9, 2009 8:00 AM (151 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Children's Loungewear Recalled by Warm Biscuit Bedding Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standards
The loungewear garments fail to meet children's sleepwear federal flammability standards which require sleepwear, including loungewear, to be either snug-fitting or flame resistant. published Jun 4, 2009 7:00 AM (156 days, 9 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. published Jun 4, 2009 7:00 AM (156 days, 9 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Bugaboo Recalls Strollers Due to Risk of Brake Failure
One or both sides of the brakes can fail, causing a stroller to unexpectedly roll away on an incline. This can pose a risk of injury to the child occupant. published Jun 2, 2009 6:30 AM (158 days, 10 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Outdoor Play Sets Sold Exclusively at Toys"R"Us Recalled by Step2 Due to Fall Hazard; Swings Can Break
The triangular hangers that attach the swing's ropes to the upper rail of the play set can break, posing a fall hazard to children. published May 27, 2009 8:45 AM (164 days, 7 hours, 56 minutes ago)
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. The enclosure could drop if these straps break, posing a risk that a user could fall from the trampoline. published May 26, 2009 8:00 AM (165 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. published May 21, 2009 5:00 AM (170 days, 11 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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 pass through but not a child's head. These bunk beds pose a fall, entrapment, and strangulation hazard to children and violate the spacing requirements of the federal bunk bed safety standard. published May 21, 2009 5:00 AM (170 days, 11 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Folding Toy Beach Chairs Recalled by Build-A-Bear Workshop Due to Laceration Hazard
This toy chair legs can bruise, pinch or cut fingers if caught while folding. published May 14, 2009 9:15 AM (177 days, 7 hours, 26 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Fushin USA Recalls Youth Model ATVs Due to Risk of Injury to Young Riders
These ATVs lack front brakes, a tire pressure gauge, and padding to cover the sharp edges on the handlebar assembly, which could pose a risk of injury to young riders. published May 13, 2009 10:15 AM (178 days, 6 hours, 26 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Eddie Bauer Play Yards with Rocking Bassinets Recalled by Dorel Juvenile Group Due to Suffocation Hazard
The play yard's rocking bassinet attachment can tilt even when secured by straps in the non-rocking mode or can stay tilted without returning to a level sleeping surface while in the rocking mode, causing an infant to roll to the corner or side of the bassinet. The infant can then become wedged in the corner or pressed against the side or bottom of the bassinet, posing a risk of suffocation or positional asphyxiation. published May 13, 2009 9:00 AM (178 days, 7 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Jason Evans Associates Due to Strangulation Hazard
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. published May 7, 2009 9:00 AM (184 days, 7 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Children's Jewelry Craft Kits Recalled by Action Products International Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
The lobster clasps in both craft kits contain high levels of lead. The Abalone Necklace's pendant also contains high levels of lead. Lead can be toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. published May 6, 2009 5:30 AM (185 days, 11 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Ambler Mountain Works Recalls Children's Knitted Hats Due to Choking Hazard
The eyeballs on the Erwin Beanie and the octopus legs on the Poseidon Beanie can come loose, posing a potential choking hazard. published May 5, 2009 7:15 AM (186 days, 9 hours, 26 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Pumpkin Patch Recalls Hooded Girls's Raincoats with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
The raincoats have a drawstring through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children. published Apr 30, 2009 9:30 AM (191 days, 7 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Gap Recalls Children's Coats; Toggles Can Break and Detach Posing Choking Hazard
The coats have toggle fasteners that could break and detach from the coat, posing a choking hazard to young children. published Apr 30, 2009 6:30 AM (191 days, 10 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Jardine Announces Second Recall Expansion of Cribs Sold by Babies'R'Us; Cribs Pose Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards
The wooden crib slats can break, creating a gap, which can pose an entrapment and strangulation hazard to infants and toddlers. published Apr 30, 2009 6:15 AM (191 days, 10 hours, 26 minutes ago)
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. published Apr 29, 2009 7:00 AM (192 days, 9 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. Lead can be toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. published Apr 22, 2009 5:00 AM (199 days, 11 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Toy Maracas Recalled by Tupperware U.S. Due to Choking and Suffocation Hazards
The maracas can break and expose small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children. In addition, the handle poses a suffocation hazard to young children. published Apr 16, 2009 5:00 AM (205 days, 11 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: "CARS" Children's Shoes Sold Exclusively at Wal-Mart Recalled by Pagoda International Footwear Ltd. Due to Choking Hazard
The shoe has four decorative wheels that can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. published Apr 9, 2009 6:00 AM (212 days, 10 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Simplicity Play Yards Recalled by Various Retailers Due to Fall and Entrapment Hazards
One or more rails can collapse unexpectedly, posing a fall or entrapment hazard to young children. published Apr 7, 2009 8:45 AM (214 days, 7 hours, 56 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Pacifiers Recalled by Healthtex Due to Choking Hazard
The pacifiers failed to meet federal safety standards. The nipples can separate from the base easily, posing a choking hazard to young children. published Apr 7, 2009 8:45 AM (214 days, 7 hours, 56 minutes ago)
Product Recall: SunKids Convertible Cribs Recalled by Suntech Enterprises Due to Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards
The sides of the crib are made of mesh that expands, creating a gap between the side and the crib's mattress if it's not zipped into place, or a gap between the side and an added mattress. A young child can slip into this gap and become entrapped or suffocate. Also, the crib?s drop side can fail to fully latch posing a fall hazard to young children. published Apr 2, 2009 6:00 AM (219 days, 10 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Evenflo Recalls Envision High Chairs Due to Fall and Choking Hazards
Recline fasteners and metal screws on both sides of the high chair can loosen and fall out, allowing the seatback to detach or recline unexpectedly. Children can fall backwards or fall out of the high chair and suffer bumps and bruises to the head, abrasions, cuts and bruises. Detached hardware also poses a choking hazard to children. published Apr 2, 2009 4:00 AM (219 days, 12 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Evenflo Expands Recall of Majestic High Chairs Due to Fall and Choking Hazards
Plastic caps and metal screws on both sides of the high chair can loosen and fall out, allowing the seatback to suddenly fall back or detach from the high chair. Children can fall backwards or fall out of the high chair and suffer bumps and bruises to the head, broken bones, abrasions, cuts and bruises. Detached hardware also poses a choking hazard to children. published Apr 2, 2009 4:00 AM (219 days, 12 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Lakeshore Learning Materials Recalls Children's Toy Boxes Due to Choking Hazard
The head of the stuffed butterfly toy can detach from the body, posing a choking hazard to children. published Apr 1, 2009 1:00 PM (220 days, 3 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Rusty North America Due to Strangulation Hazard
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. published Mar 25, 2009 9:00 AM (227 days, 7 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by MM Compound Due to Strangulation Hazard
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. published Mar 25, 2009 9:00 AM (227 days, 7 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Dysfunctional Clothing Due to Strangulation Hazard
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. published Mar 25, 2009 9:00 AM (227 days, 7 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: La Jolla Sport Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard. published Mar 25, 2009 9:00 AM (227 days, 7 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Children's Hooded Fleece Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Golden Grove Trading Due to Strangulation Hazard
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. published Mar 25, 2009 9:00 AM (227 days, 7 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Children's Fishing Poles Recalled by Zebco Due to Violation of Lead in Paint Standard
The paint on the reels of these fishing poles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. published Mar 25, 2009 5:30 AM (227 days, 11 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Fisher-Price Recalls 3-in-1 High Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
The seat can fall backwards from high chair frame if the booster seat release is unlatched while the child is in the product. Also, the seat back can detach if not fully snapped in place, posing a fall hazard and risk of serious injury to young children. published Mar 24, 2009 6:00 AM (228 days, 10 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Pacifiers Recalled by OKK Trading Due to Choking Hazard
The pacifiers are banned under federal law. They failed federal safety tests when the nipples separated from the base. This poses a choking hazard to young children. published Mar 24, 2009 5:30 AM (228 days, 11 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Aviva Sports Recalls Trampolines Due to Fall Hazard
The metal support legs of the trampoline can bend or break and the bungee cords that secure the mat to the frame of the trampoline can fray or break, posing a fall hazard to the user. published Mar 24, 2009 5:30 AM (228 days, 11 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Educational Craft Kits Recalled by FloraCraft Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The surface coating on the educational kit?s wires can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. published Mar 18, 2009 12:30 PM (234 days, 4 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Montessori N' Such Recalls Metal Vases, Pails and Other Containers Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paints on the products contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. published Mar 18, 2009 9:00 AM (234 days, 7 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Nordstrom Recalls Girl's Shoes Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paint on the outer sole of these shoes contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. published Mar 17, 2009 9:15 AM (235 days, 7 hours, 26 minutes ago)
Product Recall: State Farm Recalls Good Neigh Bears Due to Choking Hazard
The eyes on these bears can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children. published Mar 17, 2009 6:15 AM (235 days, 10 hours, 26 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Seattle Cotton Works Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled Due to Strangulation Hazard
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood that can pose a strangulation hazard to children. published Mar 12, 2009 8:00 AM (240 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Pure Fishing Recalls Children's Fishing Games Due to Violation of Ban on Lead in Paint
The label on the fishing rod contains a surface coating containing high levels of lead in violation of the ban on lead in paint. published Mar 12, 2009 8:00 AM (240 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Ice Skates Recalled by Pronto Sports Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paint on the ice skates contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. published Mar 11, 2009 5:30 AM (241 days, 11 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Infantino Recalls Infant Toys Due to Choking Hazard
The infant toys have blue metallic fabric that can detach from the toy, posing a choking hazard to young children. published Mar 11, 2009 5:00 AM (241 days, 11 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Children's Flip Flops Recalled by Alpargatas Due to Violation of Lead in Paint Standard
Decorative paint on the sole of the flip flops can contain levels of lead in excess of the federal standard. published Mar 3, 2009 7:00 AM (249 days, 9 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Various Toys Recalled by CBB Group Due to Choking Hazard and Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The fishing games, baby rattles and pull-a-long cars contain small parts, which can detach and pose a choking hazard to children. The mini pull back cars and bubble guns have surface paints which contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. published Feb 25, 2009 7:30 AM (255 days, 9 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Old Navy Recalls Stuffed Toys; Button Eyes Can Detach and Pose a Choking Hazard to Young Children
The stuffed toys have two button eyes that could detach from the toy, posing a choking hazard to young children. published Feb 19, 2009 11:30 AM (261 days, 5 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Evenflo Recalls Children's Activity Centers Due to Fall Hazard
When used as an activity table, the cap on one end of the product can loosen and fall off, posing a fall hazard to a young child. published Feb 17, 2009 10:45 AM (263 days, 5 hours, 56 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Hill Sportswear To Recall Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings
A 3-year-old boy in Fresno, Calif. was strangled when the drawstring on the hooded sweatshirt that he was wearing became stuck on a play ground set. published Feb 12, 2009 10:00 AM (268 days, 6 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Disney Store Recalls Toy Tool Sets Due to Choking Hazard
The tools contain eyes that can separate, posing a choking hazard to young children. published Feb 12, 2009 7:30 AM (268 days, 9 hours, 11 minutes ago)
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. published Feb 10, 2009 7:30 AM (270 days, 9 hours, 11 minutes ago)
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 or out of the upper bunk. published Feb 5, 2009 7:30 AM (275 days, 9 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Playland International Recalls Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard
The metal around the weld at the top of the swing frame can fail, causing the top bar to fall, posing a fall and impact hazard to the user or by-standers. published Feb 4, 2009 8:00 AM (276 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Dorel Juvenile Group Recalls Safety 1st Stair Gates Due to Fall Hazard
The hinges that hold the stair gate in place can break, posing a fall hazard to children if the gate is placed at the top of the stairs. published Feb 4, 2009 8:00 AM (276 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Jerry Leigh of California Due to Strangulation Hazard
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. published Feb 4, 2009 8:00 AM (276 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: DDI Inc. Recalls Toy Construction Play Sets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paint on the play sets can contain lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. published Jan 29, 2009 9:45 AM (282 days, 6 hours, 56 minutes ago)
Product Recall: JAKKS Pacific Recalls Spa Factory Aromatherapy Kits Due to Explosion and Projectile Hazards
Pressure from the buildup of carbon dioxide in the jars of Bath Bombs/Balls or Bath Fizzies can cause the caps on the jars to blow off, posing explosion and projectile hazards. The mixtures also can contain citric acid, which can get into the eyes during an explosion, posing a risk of eye irritation. published Jan 29, 2009 9:45 AM (282 days, 6 hours, 56 minutes ago)
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. Lead can be toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. published Jan 29, 2009 8:00 AM (282 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: The Land of Nod Recalls Children's Canopies Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards
A child's head could get entrapped in the canopy's window openings, posing entrapment and strangulation hazards. published Jan 28, 2009 7:45 AM (283 days, 8 hours, 56 minutes ago)
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. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. published Jan 27, 2009 7:15 AM (284 days, 9 hours, 26 minutes ago)
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. Lead can be toxic if ingested by young children and cause adverse health effects. published Jan 27, 2009 7:15 AM (284 days, 9 hours, 26 minutes ago)
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. published Jan 27, 2009 7:15 AM (284 days, 9 hours, 26 minutes ago)
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. published Jan 22, 2009 11:00 AM (289 days, 5 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Infantino Expands Recall of Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
The tail-piece on the rattles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. published Jan 15, 2009 11:30 AM (296 days, 5 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Fisher-Price Recalls Simplicity's Rainforest Portable Play Yards Due to Fall and Entrapment Hazards
One or more rails can collapse unexpectedly, posing a fall or entrapment hazard to young children. published Jan 15, 2009 7:00 AM (296 days, 9 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Children's Sunglasses Recalled by Axiom Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paint on the recalled sunglasses can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. published Jan 15, 2009 7:00 AM (296 days, 9 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Toy Xylophones Recalled by The Land of Nod Due to Choking Hazard
The pegs on the xylophone can break, posing a choking hazard to children. published Jan 14, 2009 6:00 AM (297 days, 10 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Stork Craft Recalls More Than 500,000 Cribs; Mattress Support Bracket Failures Create Risk of Entrapment and Suffocation
The metal support brackets used to support the crib mattress and mattress board can crack and break. When one or more support brackets break, the mattress can collapse and create a dangerous gap between the mattress and crib rails, in which a child can become entrapped and suffocate. published Jan 13, 2009 12:30 PM (298 days, 4 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: TDI International Recalls Toy Cars Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paint on the toy cars contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. published Jan 13, 2009 8:30 AM (298 days, 8 hours, 11 minutes ago)
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. Looped pull cords and exposed inner cords on roman shades present a strangulation hazard. Roll-up Blinds: These blinds have a looped pull cord and two lifting cord loops that run around the bottom rail. Looped pull cords and exposed lifting loops on roll-up blinds present a strangulation hazard to young children. published Jan 13, 2009 8:30 AM (298 days, 8 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Top Goods Trading Recalls Flashing Pacifiers Due to Choking and Strangulation Hazard
The flashing pacifiers do not comply with federal safety standards for pacifiers. Although the pacifiers are marketed to older children and adults, they could be given to babies and cause serious injury or death. The pieces of the pacifier can separate, posing a choking hazard. The necklaces pose a strangulation hazard. published Jan 13, 2009 8:30 AM (298 days, 8 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Rashti & Rashti Expands Recall of Infant Garments Due to Choking Hazard
The snaps on these garments can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. published Jan 12, 2009 7:30 AM (299 days, 9 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Jardine Expands Recall of Cribs Sold by Babies"R"Us; Cribs Pose Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards
The wooden crib slats can break, creating a gap, which can pose an entrapment and strangulation hazard to infants and toddlers. published Jan 6, 2009 7:30 AM (305 days, 9 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Ms. Bubbles Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts. published Jan 6, 2009 7:30 AM (305 days, 9 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Boys Reversible Vests Recalled by Bon-Ton Stores Due to Choking Hazard
The zipper tabs on these vests fail to meet the children's torques test standards, posing a choking hazard to children. published Dec 30, 2008 10:15 AM (312 days, 6 hours, 26 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Woodstock Percussion Inc. Recalls Toy Drums Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paint on the recalled toy drums contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. published Dec 23, 2008 7:45 AM (319 days, 8 hours, 56 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Foursquare Recalls Hooded Youth Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
The jackets have a drawstring through hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children. published Dec 23, 2008 7:00 AM (319 days, 9 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Munire Recalls "Newport" Cribs and Matching Furniture Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The red paint which is underneath the black finish paint on some of the cribs and matching furniture exceeds federal lead limits. If ingested by young children lead can cause adverse health effects. published Dec 23, 2008 7:00 AM (319 days, 9 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Children's Jewelry Sold Exclusively in Hawaii Recalled by Aloha 808 Trading Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. published Dec 18, 2008 7:00 AM (324 days, 9 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Evenflo Recalls Majestic High Chairs Due to Fall and Choking Hazards
Plastic caps and metal screws on both sides of the high chair can loosen and fall out, posing both fall and choking hazards to children. Plastic caps and screws that become loose and fall out can cause the seatback to suddenly fall back or detach from the high chair. Children can fall out or collide with objects and suffer broken bones, abrasions, cuts and bruises. Detached plastic caps and metal screws also pose a choking hazard to children. published Dec 18, 2008 3:00 AM (324 days, 13 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Xtreme Toy Zone Recalls Toy Dinosaurs Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paint on the toy dinosaurs can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. published Dec 17, 2008 12:15 PM (325 days, 4 hours, 26 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Regal Lager Recall to Replace Phil & Teds Strollers Due to Fall Hazard
The frame handle could fail to latch properly and break, posing a fall hazard to small children. published Dec 17, 2008 12:15 PM (325 days, 4 hours, 26 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Meijer Inc. Recalls Toddler Girl's Hat and Mitten Sets Due to Choking Hazard
The magnets in the hat can detach and fall out, posing a choking and aspiration hazard to young children. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal. published Dec 4, 2008 6:00 AM (338 days, 10 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: OKK Trading Recalls Toy Army Figures Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paint on the face of the Army figures contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. published Dec 3, 2008 6:30 AM (339 days, 10 hours, 11 minutes ago)
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. published Dec 3, 2008 6:30 AM (339 days, 10 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: JCPenney Recalls Arizona Newborn and Infant Pants Due to Choking Hazard
The metal snap at the waist can detach posing a choking hazard to infants. published Nov 25, 2008 6:00 AM (347 days, 10 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: ImagiPLAY Recalls Bead Maze Toys Due to Laceration Hazard
The trees on the toys can detach, exposing a metal screw. This poses a laceration hazard to young children. published Nov 20, 2008 7:00 AM (352 days, 9 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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 blind, posing a fatal strangulation hazard to children. published Nov 20, 2008 4:00 AM (352 days, 12 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. published Nov 20, 2008 4:00 AM (352 days, 12 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Target Recalls Dive Sticks Due to Impalement Hazard
The recalled dive sticks could remain in an upright position, posing an impalement hazard to young children. CPSC banned pre-weighted dive sticks in 2001. published Nov 19, 2008 9:30 AM (353 days, 7 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by R&D International Due to Strangulation Hazard
The jackets have drawstrings through the hood and at the waist. Children can get entangled in the drawstrings that can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches. published Nov 19, 2008 9:30 AM (353 days, 7 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Cobra Electronics Recalls Children's Two-Way Radios with Rechargeable Batteries Due to Chemical Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively in Toys "R" Us Stores
The rechargeable batteries in the radios can leak electrolyte, posing a chemical burn hazard to consumers. published Nov 13, 2008 11:30 AM (359 days, 5 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Swim 'N Score Dive Sticks Recalled by Modell's Due to Risk of Impalement Injury to Children
Children can fall or land on these dive sticks in shallow water and suffer impalement injuries. Eye and other facial injuries are also possible. In April 2001, CPSC banned certain types of dive sticks. published Nov 13, 2008 11:30 AM (359 days, 5 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: JA-RU Recalls Toy Trains Due To Choking Hazard
The recalled toy contain small parts which can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. published Nov 13, 2008 11:30 AM (359 days, 5 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Claire's Recalls Children's Metal Necklaces Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
The recalled necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. published Nov 5, 2008 10:00 AM (367 days, 6 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: OKK Trading Recalls Toy TVs Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface coating on the toy television could contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. published Nov 4, 2008 9:00 AM (368 days, 7 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Toy Xylophones Recalled by King Import Warehouse Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paint on the toy xylophone contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. published Nov 4, 2008 9:00 AM (368 days, 7 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Wooden Toys Recalled by Earth Friendly Due To Choking Hazards
Small parts can detach and break from the toy, posing a choking hazard to young children. In addition, the size of the rattle handle violates voluntary rattle standards. published Oct 30, 2008 6:30 AM (373 days, 10 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: CPSC Provides Safety Tips for a Safe Trick or Treat
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reminds parents and caregivers to keep safety in mind, so that no child is haunted by Halloween-related injuries. Hidden dangers associated with costumes, treats, and decorations can be easily prevented. published Oct 29, 2008 9:00 AM (374 days, 7 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Halloween Figurines Recalled by Coyne's & Company for Lead Hazard
The recalled Halloween figurines contain high levels of lead in the paint. published Oct 29, 2008 9:00 AM (374 days, 7 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: CPSC and Carter's Advise Parents of Rashes Associated with Heat Transferred, or "Tag-less," Labels
Reports have been received that a small percentage of babies and infants have developed rashes on the upper back after wearing Carter's clothing with heat-transferred, or "Tag-less," labels. published Oct 24, 2008 7:15 AM (379 days, 9 hours, 26 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Rage Wireless Guitars Used with Popular Video Gaming System Recalled Due to Chemical Burn Risk
A circuit board defect can cause AA batteries used in the guitar to leak if the batteries are installed incorrectly, posing a risk of chemical burns to consumers. published Oct 22, 2008 6:30 AM (381 days, 10 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Infant Death Prompts Recall to Repair 985,000 Delta Enterprise Drop Side Cribs; Missing Safety Pegs Can Cause Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards
Failure to use or install safety pegs can cause an entrapment and suffocation risk to infants and toddlers. published Oct 21, 2008 4:00 AM (382 days, 12 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Infant Death Prompts Recall To Repair 600,000 Drop Side Cribs By Delta Enterprise; Spring Peg Failure Can Cause Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards
The crib's drop side can detach when the spring peg is not engaged, which can cause an entrapment and suffocation risk to infants and toddlers. published Oct 21, 2008 4:00 AM (382 days, 12 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Infant Death Prompts Recall of Convertible Cribs by Playkids USA; Crib Poses Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards
The sides of the convertible crib are made of a mesh that expands, creating a gap between the mattress and the side through which an infant can slip. This poses suffocation and entrapment hazards for young children. published Oct 16, 2008 9:00 AM (387 days, 7 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: My Way Corp. Recalls Baby Walkers Due to Stairway Fall Hazard
The walkers violate the baby walker voluntary standard and can fit through a standard doorway and are not designed to stop at the edge of a step. Babies using these walkers can be seriously injured or killed.
published Oct 16, 2008 7:00 AM (387 days, 9 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Toy Boats Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
The two battery terminals can come into contact with each other, causing the battery to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. published Oct 15, 2008 5:45 AM (388 days, 10 hours, 56 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Bar Magnets Recalled by Home Science Tools Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paints on the magnets contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. published Oct 14, 2008 11:30 AM (389 days, 5 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Hasbro Inc. Recalls to Repair Nerf Blasters; Child's Skin Can Get Caught in Plunger of the Toy
The blaster's plunger can pull the user's skin during firing of the toy blaster resulting in injury to the face, neck, and/or chest. published Oct 9, 2008 3:00 AM (394 days, 13 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Outdoor Playset Gliders Recalled by Backyard Play Systems Due to Fall Hazard; New Assembly Instructions Provided
Some of the gliders were shipped with assembly instructions that did not inform consumers to tighten all lock nuts during assembly, including those attached by the manufacturer. As a result, some lock nuts were not fully fastened during assembly which could cause the glider to detach, posing a fall hazard to children. published Oct 8, 2008 6:30 AM (395 days, 10 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Rack Room Shoes Recalls Girls' Sandals Due to Choking Hazard
The ornamental flowers on the sandals can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. published Oct 8, 2008 5:00 AM (395 days, 11 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Children's Necklaces, CD and MP3 Players Sold at Limited Too and Justice Stores Recalled by Tween Brands Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface coatings on these products could contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
published Oct 7, 2008 12:30 PM (396 days, 4 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: BRP U.S. Inc. Recalls Youth All Terrain Vehicles Due to Collision Hazard
If the rider is ejected and the cord strap is pulled, the shutoff switch can fail to disable the engine. The ATV can operate uncontrolled, until the engine returns to idle, and cause a collision with bystanders, vehicles or other objects. This poses a serious risk of injury. published Oct 1, 2008 7:00 AM (402 days, 9 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Toy Boats Recalled by Buzz's Boatyard Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The paint on the recalled toy boats contains an excess level of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. published Sep 30, 2008 6:00 AM (403 days, 10 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Toy Police Cars Recalled by TCB Imports Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The red paint on the toy cars contains excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. published Sep 25, 2008 8:00 AM (408 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Four-Wheeled Ride-On Vehicles Recalled by Razor USA Due to Throttle Controller Defect
The control module for the throttle can fail and cause the electric ride-on vehicle to unexpectedly surge forward, posing a risk of injury to the user or a bystander. published Sep 25, 2008 6:00 AM (408 days, 10 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Razor USA Recalls PowerWing Three-Wheeled Scooters Due to Laceration Hazard
The undersides of the foot platforms can have sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard to children. published Sep 25, 2008 6:00 AM (408 days, 10 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Harry Potter Bookends Recalled By Giftco Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The paint on the bookends contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. published Sep 23, 2008 8:00 AM (410 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. published Sep 22, 2008 7:00 AM (411 days, 9 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Simplicity Brand Drop Side Cribs Recalled By Various Retailers Due To Serious Entrapment And Suffocation Hazard To Infants and Toddlers
Due to sizing problems with the crib's hardware, the drop side can come off the tracks. When the drop side detaches or partially detaches, it creates a hazardous gap, which can lead to infant entrapment and suffocation. published Sep 17, 2008 3:00 AM (416 days, 13 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. published Sep 16, 2008 8:45 AM (417 days, 7 hours, 56 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Pottery Barn Kids Recalls Children's Metal Water Bottles Due to Choking Hazard
The sip top on the water bottles can pull off, posing a choking hazard to young children. published Sep 16, 2008 8:45 AM (417 days, 7 hours, 56 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Some Recalled Simplicity Bassinets Include Graco and "Winnie the Pooh" Brand
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is aware that some bassinets in the Simplicity recall announced August 28, 2008 include the Graco logo and "Winnie the Pooh" motif licensed by Disney Consumer Products. Consumers are urged to check their bassinets to ensure they are not using one of the recalled Simplicity models, including those with the Graco logo or "Winnie the Pooh" motif. published Sep 11, 2008 11:30 AM (422 days, 5 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled by Protocol Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The rechargeable battery inside the helicopter can overheat. This can result in the helicopter's body melting, as well as a risk of fire or burns to consumers. published Sep 10, 2008 10:15 AM (423 days, 6 hours, 26 minutes ago)
Product Recall: CPSC Focuses On Safety in the Nursery and Around the House for Baby Safety Month
As parents prepare for a new baby, CPSC urges keeping safety in the mix. One area of great concern is pillow use in cribs published Sep 10, 2008 7:45 AM (423 days, 8 hours, 56 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Pendants and Candle Charms Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
The recalled metal pendants and charms contain high levels of lead. published Sep 3, 2008 12:00 PM (430 days, 4 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Optave Inc. Recalls Action Baby Carriers Due to Fall Hazard
The baby carrier's chest strap can detach from the shoulder straps, posing a fall hazard to the baby. published Sep 3, 2008 12:00 PM (430 days, 4 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Circo Children's Bobbie Socks Recalled Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
The ribbon on the sock can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. published Sep 3, 2008 7:45 AM (430 days, 8 hours, 56 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Hooded Sweaters Recalled by Empress Arts; Children Can Strangle on Drawstrings
The sweaters have drawstrings through the hood. Children can get entangled in the drawstrings that can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstring in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts. From 1985 through June 2008, CPSC received reports of 27 deaths and 70 non-fatal incidents involving the entanglement of children's clothing drawstrings. published Sep 2, 2008 11:45 AM (431 days, 4 hours, 56 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Bonne Bell Recalls Children's Cosmetics Accessory Bags Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
The metal clasps on the handle of the accessory bags contain excessive levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested and can cause adverse health effects. published Aug 29, 2008 9:30 AM (435 days, 7 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Baby Hammocks Recalled by FlagHouse Inc. Due to Fall and Strangulation Hazards
The hammock can flip over, posing a serious fall hazard and strangulation hazard to infants who get entrapped in the seat's restraint straps while upside down. published Aug 29, 2008 9:30 AM (435 days, 7 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Retailers Agree To Stop Sale and Recall Simplicity Bassinets Due To Strangulation Hazard
Yesterday, CPSC warned parents, caregivers and consumers to immediately stop using convertible "close-sleeper/bedside sleeper" bassinets manufactured by Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa., due to a serious safety risk. Today, CPSC is announcing that six retailers have voluntarily agreed to recall the product and provide a refund or store credit to consumers who return the product to the store where purchased. published Aug 28, 2008 4:30 PM (436 days, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Wooden Infant Toys Recalled by Habermaass Corp. Due to Choking Hazard
The wooden rattles, pacifier holders, and stroller toys contain small pieces including glued on mirrors and/or prisms that can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants. The head of the ladybug puzzle pieces also poses a choking hazard. published Aug 28, 2008 11:00 AM (436 days, 5 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Children's Hooded Sweatshirts and Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Orioxi International Due to Strangulation Hazard
The sweatshirts and jackets have drawstrings through the hood which pose a strangulation hazard to young children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstring in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts. published Aug 28, 2008 11:00 AM (436 days, 5 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Regal Lager Recalls to Repair Phil & Teds Strollers Due to Laceration Hazard
The stroller's hinge locking mechanism poses a laceration hazard to the user folding and unfolding the strollers published Aug 28, 2008 6:00 AM (436 days, 10 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Infants Strangled to Death in Simplicity Bassinets: CPSC Urges Consumers To Stop Using Simplicity 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 Convertible "Close-Sleeper" Models
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging parents and caregivers to stop using convertible "close-sleeper/bedside sleeper" bassinets manufactured by Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa. CPSC has learned of two strangulation deaths in the close-sleeper bassinets. published Aug 27, 2008 5:30 PM (436 days, 23 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Stroller Activity Bars Recalled by International Playthings Due to Choking Hazard
The shiny material on the elephant's ear on the activity bar can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. published Aug 26, 2008 7:00 AM (438 days, 9 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. This poses a fire hazard to consumers. published Aug 19, 2008 11:30 AM (445 days, 5 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Children's Board Skirts Recalled By Chelsea & Scott Ltd. Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The paint on the grommets of the skirts contains an excess level of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. published Aug 12, 2008 8:00 AM (452 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Fisher-Price Recalls Learning Pots and Pans(tm) Toys Due to Choking Hazard
Missing screws in the blue toy pan can cause the clear plastic cover to come loose and release small balls, presenting a choking hazard to young children. published Aug 7, 2008 8:45 AM (457 days, 7 hours, 56 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Raw Blue Due to Strangulation Hazard
The sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood which pose a strangulation hazard to young children. published Aug 6, 2008 7:45 AM (458 days, 8 hours, 56 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Request Jeans Due to Strangulation Hazard
The hoodies have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. published Aug 6, 2008 7:45 AM (458 days, 8 hours, 56 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled By Kids with Character Due to Strangulation Hazard
The garments have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. published Aug 6, 2008 7:45 AM (458 days, 8 hours, 56 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Baby Appleseed Recalls Cribs Due to Fall Hazard
The cribs fail to meet the federal safety standards for cribs. The cribs have a two mattress support system. The secondary mattress support, used for the lowest position, does not meet the full 26 inch minimum height in its lowest position, allowing children inside to crawl over the railing, posing a fall hazard. published Aug 5, 2008 9:30 AM (459 days, 7 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Mother Hubbard's Cupboards Recalls Cribs Due to Fall Hazard
The cribs fail to meet the federal safety standards. The distance between the mattress support bracket in the lowest position and the top of the side rail in the highest position is less than the required 26 inches, posing a fall hazard to children who climb over the railing. published Aug 5, 2008 9:30 AM (459 days, 7 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Wooden Toys Recalled by Earthentree Due To Choking and Strangulation Hazards
The recalled toys contain small parts or can break into small parts, posing a choking hazard. The recalled rattles violate the federal rattle standard. Some of the toys also have a string longer than 12 inches, which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children. published Jul 29, 2008 7:30 AM (466 days, 9 hours, 11 minutes ago)
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Product Recall: Samsung Over-the-Range Microwaves Recalled Due to Shock Hazard
If an installation bolt comes in contact with an electrical component inside the unit and the microwave is plugged into an ungrounded outlet, it could create a shock hazard. published Nov 5, 2009 10:00 AM (2 days, 6 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: The Life is Good Company Travel Mugs Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
The travel mugs can become excessively hot to the touch when filled with hot liquids, posing a burn hazard to consumers. published Nov 5, 2009 10:00 AM (2 days, 6 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Sony Recalls Computer AC Adapters Due to Shock Hazard
Insulation inside the AC adapter can fail over time, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers. published Oct 28, 2009 7:30 AM (10 days, 9 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Near Strangulation of Children Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Louis Hornick & Co.; Sold Exclusively at Bed Bath & Beyond
Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. published Oct 27, 2009 11:30 AM (11 days, 5 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Whole Space; Sold Exclusively by Hanover Direct/Domestications
Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. published Oct 27, 2009 11:30 AM (11 days, 5 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair IKEA Roller Blinds
Strangulations can occur if the blind's looped bead chain is not attached to the wall or the floor with the tension device provided and a child's neck becomes entangled in the free-standing loop. published Oct 27, 2009 11:30 AM (11 days, 5 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Belkin International Inc. Recalls SurgeMaster Surge Protectors Due to Shock Hazard
The molding of the plastic 360 degree rotating plug, which allows for easy cord movement, can crack or detach from the plug assembly, posing a shock hazard to consumers. published Oct 27, 2009 10:30 AM (11 days, 6 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Coby Electronics Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold with Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard
The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. published Oct 22, 2009 7:30 AM (16 days, 9 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Flatware Recalled by Cambridge Silversmiths Due to Choking Hazard
The plastic decorative inserts on the flatware's handles can detach during dishwashing, posing a choking hazard to children. published Oct 22, 2009 7:30 AM (16 days, 9 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Blair Expands Recall To All Women's Chenille Apparel Due to Burn Hazard; Additional Reported Deaths Prompt Re-Announcement of Robe Recall
Some of these products fail to meet the federal flammability standard and present a risk of serious burns to consumers if the garments are exposed to an open flame. published Oct 22, 2009 7:30 AM (16 days, 9 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Haunted House Screen Candle Holders Recalled by Coyne's & Co. Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Yankee Candle
The window panes on the screen can ignite, posing a fire hazard. published Oct 21, 2009 9:15 AM (17 days, 7 hours, 26 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Idea Village Recalls Wireless Light Switches Due to Fire Hazard
The light switch receiver, which fits into the wall outlet, can overheat and pose a fire hazard to consumers. published Oct 21, 2009 8:15 AM (17 days, 8 hours, 26 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Wincraft Inc. Recalls Sports Themed Lamps Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards
An electrical problem with the lamps can pose fire, burn and shock hazards to consumers. published Oct 20, 2009 5:45 AM (18 days, 10 hours, 56 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Raynor Marketing Recalls Quantum Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Office Depot Stores
The bolts attaching the seatback on the recalled chairs can loosen and detach, posing a fall and injury hazard to consumers. published Oct 16, 2009 9:15 AM (22 days, 7 hours, 26 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Single Meter Sockets Recalled by Milbank Manufacturing Due to Fire and Electrocution Hazards
A short may occur while in use due to an incorrect bridge installed in the product, to which the meter clips are attached. If the manufacturing defect exists, all metal parts of the meter could create a shock or burns can occur if the cover is off and the meter socket is energized. published Oct 15, 2009 12:00 PM (23 days, 4 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Paula Deen Cast Iron Cookware Sold by QVC Recalled Due to Burn and Laceration Hazards; Distributed by Meyer Trading Co. LTD
The recalled cookware can crack or shatter, posing burn and laceration hazards to consumers. published Oct 2, 2009 7:00 AM (36 days, 9 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Gas Boilers Recalled by Bosch Thermotechnology Corp. Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
A problem with the boiler’s ignition due to insufficient output voltage from the boiler's transformer can damage the boiler's venting. This can result in leaking flue gases, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to consumers. published Sep 23, 2009 6:30 AM (45 days, 10 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Big Lots Stores, Inc. Recalls to Repair Bunk Beds Due to Collapse and Fall Hazards
The bunk beds' mattress support slats and side support railings can break, posing a risk of the bunk bed collapsing and a fall hazard to consumers. published Sep 23, 2009 6:30 AM (45 days, 10 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Garlic Press/Slicers Recalled by Trudeau Corporation Due to Laceration Hazard
The garlic duo's slicer blades can break during use, posing a laceration hazard to users. published Sep 16, 2009 11:00 AM (52 days, 5 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Bandsaws Recalled by Grizzly Industrial Due to Shock Hazard
Some of the recalled bandsaws do not have a grounding wire installed, which poses an electric shock hazard to consumers. published Sep 8, 2009 12:00 PM (60 days, 4 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: OfficeMax Recalls Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
The back and the base post of the chair can break while in use, posing a fall hazard to consumers. published Sep 1, 2009 6:00 AM (67 days, 10 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Wal-Mart Announces Recall Expansion of Durabrand DVD Players Due to Fire Hazard
The DVD player's circuit board can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. published Sep 1, 2009 6:00 AM (67 days, 10 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard Prompts Recall of Sofa-bed Mattresses by IKEA
The mattress and seat cushions intended to be used as a mattress fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard to consumers. published Aug 27, 2009 10:30 AM (72 days, 6 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Frigidaire and Kenmore Smoothtop Electric Ranges Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
Depending on the model, the surface heating elements can: 1) turn on spontaneously without being switched on; 2) fail to turn off after being switched off; or, 3) heat to different temperatures than selected. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers. published Aug 27, 2009 5:00 AM (72 days, 11 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall To Repair Window Blinds By Vertical Land
For horizontal blinds, the blinds do not have inner cord stop devices to prevent the accessible inner cords from being pulled out. If an inner cord is pulled out, a child can become entangled in the loop and strangle. For vertical blinds, strangulations can occur if a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop formed by the bead chain or by the cord with a weighted device. For cellular shades, strangulations can occur if a child's neck becomes entangled on the shade's free-standing looped cord. published Aug 26, 2009 5:30 AM (73 days, 11 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roller Shades by Lutron Shading Solutions
Strangulations can occur if the shade's looped bead chain is not attached to the wall or the floor and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop. published Aug 26, 2009 5:30 AM (73 days, 11 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Victoria Classics Roman Shades; Sold Exclusively by Target Stores
Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. Exposed operating cords can knot or tangle creating a strangulation loop. published Aug 26, 2009 5:30 AM (73 days, 11 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Near Strangulation of Children Prompts Recall of Roman Shades; Sold Exclusively at Pottery Barn Kids
Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. published Aug 26, 2009 5:30 AM (73 days, 11 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Near Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman Blinds; Sold Exclusively at IKEA
Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. The Roman blind has a continuous looped bead chain that when not attached to the wall or floor, hangs loosely by the blind, posing a strangulation hazard to children. published Aug 26, 2009 5:30 AM (73 days, 11 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Strangulation Deaths of Children Prompt Recall to Repair of Roll-Up Blinds and Roman Shades by Lewis Hyman Inc.
For roll-up blinds, strangulations can occur if the lifting loops slide off the side of the blind and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material. For Roman shades, strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. published Aug 26, 2009 5:30 AM (73 days, 11 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: CPSC, Goodman Manufacturing Co. Announce Changes to 1998 Recall Program to Replace Dangerous Home Heating Vent Pipes
The CPSC and Goodman Manufacturing Company, of Houston, TX, are urging consumers who have not yet responded to the previously-announced 1998 recall to do so immediately. After October 1, 2009, the remedy consumers receive will change to be identical to modifications recently announced for a related recall. published Aug 25, 2009 5:55 AM (74 days, 10 hours, 46 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Maytag Expands Recall of Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard
An electrical failure in the relay, the component that turns on the refrigerator's compressor, can cause overheating and pose a serious fire hazard. published Aug 25, 2009 5:55 AM (74 days, 10 hours, 46 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Ameriwood Recalls Entertainment Stands Sold Exclusively at Walmart Stores Due to Tip-Over Hazard
Warning labels sold with the entertainment stands indicate incorrect size and weight limits for televisions used with the stands. A television that is too heavy or wide for the entertainment stand can make the unit unstable, posing a tip-over hazard to consumers. published Aug 25, 2009 5:55 AM (74 days, 10 hours, 46 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Pella Recalls Casement Windows Due to Impact Hazard
The hinge can break, causing the window sash to fall out, posing a risk of injury to persons beneath the window. published Aug 25, 2009 5:55 AM (74 days, 10 hours, 46 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Weight Watchers Recalls Plush Hungry Figures and Magnets Due to Puncture Hazard
Sewing needles have been found in the stuffing of the Hungry Figures, posing a puncture hazard to consumers. published Aug 20, 2009 8:00 AM (79 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Pensi Ceiling Fans Recalled by The Modern Fan Co. Due to Fall and Injury Hazard
The internal coupler that connects the down rod assembly to the motor can break and cause the fan to fall from the ceiling, posing an injury hazard to consumers. published Aug 20, 2009 8:00 AM (79 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: DVD Players Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fire Hazard
The DVD players can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. published Aug 20, 2009 8:00 AM (79 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. However, a component input device can fail and cause the amplifiers to overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers. published Aug 19, 2009 7:00 AM (80 days, 9 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Ridgid Table Saws Sold Exclusively at Home Depot Recalled by One World Technologies Due to Laceration Hazard
The table saw's arbor shaft can fail when used with a stacked blade set (commonly known as a "stacked dado set"), which is used to cut grooves. The stacked blade set can be ejected from the saw, posing a potential laceration hazard to consumers. published Aug 19, 2009 7:00 AM (80 days, 9 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. published Aug 18, 2009 6:50 AM (81 days, 9 hours, 51 minutes ago)
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. published Aug 18, 2009 6:50 AM (81 days, 9 hours, 51 minutes ago)
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. published Aug 11, 2009 7:00 AM (88 days, 9 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. published Aug 4, 2009 6:40 AM (95 days, 10 hours, 1 minute ago)
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 to the user, as well as bystanders. The trimmer/edgers can also overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. published Aug 4, 2009 6:40 AM (95 days, 10 hours, 1 minute ago)
Product Recall: Bass Amplifiers Recalled by Fender Musical Instruments Due to Fire Hazard
The recalled amplifier's wiring can overheat, posing a fire hazard. published Jul 31, 2009 8:30 AM (99 days, 8 hours, 11 minutes ago)
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. published Jul 30, 2009 10:00 AM (100 days, 6 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. This poses a laceration hazard to users. published Jul 30, 2009 8:30 AM (100 days, 8 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Bed Steps Recalled by Domestications Due to Fall Hazard
The bed steps can break during use, posing a fall hazard to consumers. published Jul 30, 2009 8:30 AM (100 days, 8 hours, 11 minutes ago)
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. published Jul 24, 2009 6:00 AM (106 days, 10 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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 hazard to consumers. published Jul 23, 2009 6:30 AM (107 days, 10 hours, 11 minutes ago)
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. This poses a risk of electric shock to consumers if the power supply is not disconnected. published Jul 21, 2009 8:00 AM (109 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. published Jul 16, 2009 8:30 AM (114 days, 8 hours, 11 minutes ago)
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. published Jul 16, 2009 8:30 AM (114 days, 8 hours, 11 minutes ago)
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. published Jul 16, 2009 8:30 AM (114 days, 8 hours, 11 minutes ago)
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. published Jul 14, 2009 8:30 AM (116 days, 8 hours, 11 minutes ago)
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. published Jul 9, 2009 7:00 AM (121 days, 9 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. published Jul 9, 2009 7:00 AM (121 days, 9 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Bosch Thermotechnology Recalls Boilers Due to Fire Hazard
An electrical connector can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. published Jul 9, 2009 7:00 AM (121 days, 9 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. published Jul 7, 2009 8:45 AM (123 days, 7 hours, 56 minutes ago)
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 shock hazard to consumers. published Jul 1, 2009 7:00 AM (129 days, 9 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. published Jul 1, 2009 7:00 AM (129 days, 9 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. published Jul 1, 2009 7:00 AM (129 days, 9 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. published Jun 25, 2009 10:00 AM (135 days, 6 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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 unexpectedly or cause the trigger lock-off not to function. This can pose a serious injury hazard to the user or bystander. published Jun 25, 2009 7:00 AM (135 days, 9 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. published Jun 23, 2009 7:00 AM (137 days, 9 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. This poses a scalding and burn hazard to consumers. published Jun 23, 2009 7:00 AM (137 days, 9 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. published Jun 18, 2009 8:00 AM (142 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. This can melt the heat gun's plastic exterior, causing a burn if the heat gun is touched and ignite nearby combustibles, posing fire and burn hazards. published Jun 17, 2009 6:00 AM (143 days, 10 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. published Jun 16, 2009 9:45 AM (144 days, 6 hours, 56 minutes ago)
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. published Jun 16, 2009 9:45 AM (144 days, 6 hours, 56 minutes ago)
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. published Jun 12, 2009 11:00 AM (148 days, 5 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Six Reported Deaths Prompt Urgent Re-announcement of Blair Recall of Women's Chenille Robes
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Blair LLC, of Warren, Pa., are re-announcing the voluntary recall by Blair of 162,000 women's full length Chenille Robes. Since the recall was originally announced in April 2009, Blair has received reports of six deaths due to the robes catching on fire. Five of the six victims were female, and all five were cooking at the time of the incidents. Three of the victims were in their 80s. published Jun 11, 2009 12:00 PM (149 days, 4 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. Immersion protection devices, which prevent electrocution, are required by industry safety standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers. published Jun 3, 2009 8:00 AM (157 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. Immersion protection devices, which prevent electrocution, are required by industry safety standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers. published May 27, 2009 8:45 AM (164 days, 7 hours, 56 minutes ago)
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. published May 22, 2009 6:00 AM (169 days, 10 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. published May 21, 2009 5:00 AM (170 days, 11 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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, electrocution, or thermal burn hazard. published May 15, 2009 8:30 AM (176 days, 8 hours, 11 minutes ago)
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. published May 14, 2009 11:00 AM (177 days, 5 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. Consumers can fall through broken decking and suffer serious injuries. published May 13, 2009 8:00 AM (178 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Lumetique Recalls Botanika Candles Due to Fire Hazard
The glass can break during use, posing a fire hazard. published May 12, 2009 9:00 AM (179 days, 7 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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 bystander. published May 6, 2009 5:30 AM (185 days, 11 hours, 11 minutes ago)
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. This can pose an electrical shock hazard to the consumer. published May 5, 2009 9:00 AM (186 days, 7 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. This poses a burn hazard to users. published Apr 30, 2009 6:15 AM (191 days, 10 hours, 26 minutes ago)
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. Immersion protection devices, which prevent electrocution, are required by industry standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers. published Apr 29, 2009 7:00 AM (192 days, 9 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: HMI Industries Recalls Floor Cleaners Due to Burn Hazard
The recalled cleaners' wiring can overheat, causing electrical arcing and melting. This poses a burn hazard to consumers. published Apr 29, 2009 7:00 AM (192 days, 9 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. published Apr 24, 2009 7:45 AM (197 days, 8 hours, 56 minutes ago)
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. published Apr 23, 2009 8:30 AM (198 days, 8 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Senseo One-Cup Coffeemakers Recalled by Philips Consumer Lifestyle Due to Burn Hazard
An electrical fault and the build-up of calcium from hard or medium water can cause an obstruction in the coffeemaker. If this happens, the boiler can burst, posing a burn hazard to consumers. published Apr 15, 2009 8:30 AM (206 days, 8 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Women's Shoes Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fall Hazard
Heels on the shoes can easily detach, posing a fall hazard to consumers. published Apr 9, 2009 6:00 AM (212 days, 10 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: GE Recalls Ranges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The wiring in the rear of the range can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. published Apr 8, 2009 6:00 AM (213 days, 10 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Stanley and Solarwide Industrial Recall Stud Sensors Due to Shock Hazard
The stud sensor can fail to calibrate properly and detect AC electrical wires behind the wall, posing a shock hazard to the user. published Apr 7, 2009 8:45 AM (214 days, 7 hours, 56 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Honeywell International Recalls Vista Security System Control Panels Due to Failure of Panic Feature
Security systems programmed with a wireless silent panic feature can fail to operate properly the first time the panic button is pressed on the remote transmitter. If the panic button is pressed only once, this can unexpectedly leave residents without a triggered alarm during an emergency. published Apr 7, 2009 8:45 AM (214 days, 7 hours, 56 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Atico International USA Recalls Coffeemakers Sold Exclusively At Walgreens Due to Fire Hazard
These coffeemakers can ignite due to an electrical failure, posing a fire hazard. published Apr 6, 2009 7:15 AM (215 days, 9 hours, 26 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Best Buy Announces the Recall of Certain Insignia 26-Inch Flat-Panel LCD Televisions Due to Fire Hazard
The television?s power supply can fail, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.. published Apr 2, 2009 11:15 AM (219 days, 5 hours, 26 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Best Buy Announces the Recall of Certain Rocketfish Universal Portable Power Sources Due to Fire Hazard
While charging the battery, the power source can unexpectedly ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers. published Apr 2, 2009 11:15 AM (219 days, 5 hours, 26 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Faulty Installation Instructions Prompt RadioShack Corp. Recall of Electrical Switches; Shock Hazard to Consumers
The wiring diagram on the switch's package is incorrect. The Neutral and Line notation is reversed, posing a shock hazard to consumers. published Apr 2, 2009 6:00 AM (219 days, 10 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: May 1, 2009 Deadline Approaching for Remedy Change in Recall Program; Consumers Urged to Replace Dangerous Home Heating Vent Pipes
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and various home heating furnace, boiler, and high-temperature plastic vent pipe (HTPV) manufacturers are urging home owners who have not yet responded to the previously-announced 1998 recall, to do so immediately. After May 1, 2009, the remedy consumers receive will change. published Apr 1, 2009 8:30 AM (220 days, 8 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Clothing Irons Recalled by Conair Corporation Due to Fire Hazard
The clothing iron can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. published Mar 31, 2009 11:30 AM (221 days, 5 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Central Fireplace Recalls Fireplaces Due to Laceration Hazard
Excess gas can accumulate in the firebox if the pilot light is not lit or has gone out. When consumers relight the pilot light, the accumulated gas can ignite with force and shatter the glass fireplace doors posing a serious laceration hazard. published Mar 27, 2009 5:00 AM (225 days, 11 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Lenovo Recalls ThinkVision Speaker AC Adaptors Due to Shock Hazard
The plastic shell of the AC Adaptor can crack, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers. published Mar 26, 2009 7:30 AM (226 days, 9 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Cordless Stick Vacuums Recalled by Electrolux Home Care Products Due to Bursting Batteries
The vacuum's battery can expand and burst, posing a risk of injury to the user and bystanders. published Mar 26, 2009 7:30 AM (226 days, 9 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Holiday Lights Recalled by Four Star Group USA Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Safeway Stores
Electrical wiring in the lights can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. published Mar 25, 2009 5:30 AM (227 days, 11 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Desktop Computers Recalled By Acer America Corp. Due to Overheating, Burn Hazard
The insulation on the computer's internal wiring can become bent or stripped, causing the wires to overheat while the product is in use. This poses a burn hazard to consumers. published Mar 19, 2009 7:00 AM (233 days, 9 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Human Touch Recalls Perfect Chair to Fix Screw Drive Due to Entanglement Hazard
The screw on the underside of the Perfect Chair recliner can cut or entangle children or pets. published Mar 18, 2009 9:00 AM (234 days, 7 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Kidde Recalls to Replace Fire Extinguishers Due to Failure to Operate
The pressurized cylinders in the recalled fire extinguishers could lose pressure and fail to operate. In the event of a fire, this failure could put a consumer and property at risk. published Mar 12, 2009 6:00 AM (240 days, 10 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Hair Dryers Recalled By Big Lots Stores 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. Electric shock protection devices are required by industry standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers. published Mar 11, 2009 5:30 AM (241 days, 11 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Maytag Recalls Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard
An electrical failure in the relay, the component that turns on the refrigerator?s compressor, can cause overheating and pose a serious fire hazard. published Mar 10, 2009 5:30 AM (242 days, 11 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Wall-Mounted Radiators Recalled by Rettig Belgium Due to Crush Hazard; Child's Death Reported
The radiator can come loose from the wall, and fall on people near it. published Mar 5, 2009 9:30 AM (247 days, 7 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Ritchie Immersion Heaters Recalled By Springfield Wire Due to Shock Hazard
The outer cover of the immersion heater can crack and expose the heating element to water, posing a shock hazard to consumers. published Mar 4, 2009 8:15 AM (248 days, 8 hours, 26 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Holiday Lights Recalled by Universal Distribution Center Due to Shock and Fire Hazard
The lights have undersized wires that can easily pull out of the plugs and light sockets becoming exposed. This poses an electric shock and fire hazard to consumers. published Mar 4, 2009 8:15 AM (248 days, 8 hours, 26 minutes ago)
Product Recall: All-Clad Recalls 4-Square Belgian Waffle Makers Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Williams-Sonoma
Wiring inside the waffle maker can be damaged and contact the waffle maker?s metal body, posing a shock or fire hazard to consumers. published Mar 4, 2009 8:15 AM (248 days, 8 hours, 26 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Seventh Avenue Recalls Tealight Candleholders Due to Fire Hazard
The faceted resin accents on the sides of the candleholder can ignite, posing a fire hazard. published Mar 3, 2009 7:00 AM (249 days, 9 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Certain LG 830 "Spyder" Cell Phones Recalled For Upgrade Due to Dropped Connection or Poor Connection on Emergency 911 Calls
The recalled phones can have difficulty sustaining a connection or have poor voice quality on calls to emergency 911. published Feb 27, 2009 6:00 AM (253 days, 10 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. published Feb 10, 2009 7:30 AM (270 days, 9 hours, 11 minutes ago)
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. published Feb 10, 2009 7:30 AM (270 days, 9 hours, 11 minutes ago)
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. published Feb 5, 2009 7:30 AM (275 days, 9 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: JAKKS Pacific Recalls Spa Factory Aromatherapy Kits Due to Explosion and Projectile Hazards
Pressure from the buildup of carbon dioxide in the jars of Bath Bombs/Balls or Bath Fizzies can cause the caps on the jars to blow off, posing explosion and projectile hazards. The mixtures also can contain citric acid, which can get into the eyes during an explosion, posing a risk of eye irritation. published Jan 29, 2009 9:45 AM (282 days, 6 hours, 56 minutes ago)
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. Lead can be toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. published Jan 29, 2009 8:00 AM (282 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. published Jan 27, 2009 7:15 AM (284 days, 9 hours, 26 minutes ago)
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. The television can then fall from the wall mount and pose a serious risk of injury to consumers standing nearby. published Jan 27, 2009 7:15 AM (284 days, 9 hours, 26 minutes ago)
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. published Jan 27, 2009 7:15 AM (284 days, 9 hours, 26 minutes ago)
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. published Jan 22, 2009 11:00 AM (289 days, 5 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. published Jan 15, 2009 11:30 AM (296 days, 5 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: CPSC, Manufacturers Announce Changes to 1998 Recall Program to Replace Dangerous Home Heating Vent Pipes
Plexvent and Ultravent HTPV pipe systems attached to gas or propane furnaces and boilers in homes can crack or separate at the joints and leak deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gas. published Jan 15, 2009 11:30 AM (296 days, 5 hours, 11 minutes ago)
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. published Jan 13, 2009 8:30 AM (298 days, 8 hours, 11 minutes ago)
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. Looped pull cords and exposed inner cords on roman shades present a strangulation hazard. Roll-up Blinds: These blinds have a looped pull cord and two lifting cord loops that run around the bottom rail. Looped pull cords and exposed lifting loops on roll-up blinds present a strangulation hazard to young children. published Jan 13, 2009 8:30 AM (298 days, 8 hours, 11 minutes ago)
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. published Jan 13, 2009 8:30 AM (298 days, 8 hours, 11 minutes ago)
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. published Jan 6, 2009 7:30 AM (305 days, 9 hours, 11 minutes ago)
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 shock hazard to consumers. published Dec 30, 2008 10:15 AM (312 days, 6 hours, 26 minutes ago)
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. published Dec 23, 2008 9:00 AM (319 days, 7 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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 of the carousel, including the fans, trees and deer, posing a fire hazard. published Dec 23, 2008 7:00 AM (319 days, 9 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Hallmark Recalls Jumbo Snow Globes Due to Fire Hazard
When exposed to sunlight, the snow globes can act as a magnifying glass and ignite nearby combustible materials, posing a fire hazard. published Dec 23, 2008 7:00 AM (319 days, 9 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. published Dec 18, 2008 7:00 AM (324 days, 9 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. The product lacks required special packaging and warning label. published Dec 17, 2008 12:15 PM (325 days, 4 hours, 26 minutes ago)
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. published Dec 11, 2008 7:45 AM (331 days, 8 hours, 56 minutes ago)
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. published Nov 26, 2008 9:15 AM (346 days, 7 hours, 26 minutes ago)
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 can result in the cleaner leaking from underneath the cap. If the product comes into contact with skin, it can cause severe skin irritation. published Nov 25, 2008 6:00 AM (347 days, 10 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Candela Recalls Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Anthropologie Stores
The candle flames could flare up out of the tin container during the burning of the last half inch of wax, posing a fire and burn hazard. published Nov 20, 2008 6:30 AM (352 days, 10 hours, 11 minutes ago)
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 blind, posing a fatal strangulation hazard to children. published Nov 20, 2008 4:00 AM (352 days, 12 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. published Nov 20, 2008 4:00 AM (352 days, 12 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: GE Recalls to Inspect and Repair Wall Ovens Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The extreme heat used in the self-clean cycle can escape, if the wall oven door is removed and incorrectly re-attached by the installer or the consumer. This can pose a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
published Nov 18, 2008 7:00 AM (354 days, 9 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Lighted Showcases Recalled by Seventh Avenue Due to Fire Hazard
The lighted showcase's plug adaptor can overheat and melt the adaptor's plastic housing, posing a fire hazard. published Nov 13, 2008 11:30 AM (359 days, 5 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: PC Notebook Computer Batteries Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. published Oct 30, 2008 2:45 PM (373 days, 1 hour, 56 minutes ago)
Product Recall: DYMO Recalls Power Adapters Sold with DYMO® Printers Due to Burn Hazard
The power adapters can fail, causing the printer to overheat. This can pose a burn hazard to consumers. published Oct 30, 2008 6:30 AM (373 days, 10 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Fit & Fresh Mixers Recalled by MEDport LLC Due to Laceration Hazard
While placing the cup on or off the base of the mixer, the mixer can be unexpectedly turned on, activating the blade. This can pose a serious laceration hazard to consumers. published Oct 30, 2008 6:30 AM (373 days, 10 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Ghost Tealight Holders Recalled by Trade Associates Group and Crate & Barrel Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
The recalled tealight holder can ignite posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. published Oct 29, 2008 9:00 AM (374 days, 7 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Cybex International Recalls Treadmills Due to Fall Hazard; Can Speed Up Unexpectedly
The treadmills can speed up unexpectedly while in use due to a malfunction with the lower control board, posing a fall hazard to consumers. published Oct 29, 2008 9:00 AM (374 days, 7 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Power Adapters Used with Notebook Computers Recalled by Battery-Biz Due To Burn Hazard
The adapters can fail and overheat. This can pose a burn hazard to consumers. published Oct 28, 2008 8:15 AM (375 days, 8 hours, 26 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Serta International Recalls Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard
The mattresses fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard to consumers. published Oct 28, 2008 5:45 AM (375 days, 10 hours, 56 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Gaming System Batteries and Recharging Station Recalled by LeapFrog Due to Burn Hazard
The rechargeable batteries included with the Recharging Station can overheat if the gaming system is placed into the recharging base upside down, posing a burn hazard to consumers. published Oct 23, 2008 8:00 AM (380 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: YMCA Trading Recalls Lighters Due to Potential Burn Hazard to Children
The multi-purpose lighters fail to meet federal safety standards because they might not contain a child-resistant mechanism, posing a potential fire and burn hazard to young children. published Oct 23, 2008 8:00 AM (380 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Fujifilm Recalls Battery Chargers Due to Shock Hazard
The plastic portion of the unit's power plug can crack or detach, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers. published Oct 15, 2008 5:45 AM (388 days, 10 hours, 56 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Wireless Headset Batteries Recalled by GN Netcom Due to Fire Hazard
An internal short circuit can cause the lithium-ion polymer batteries to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
published Oct 14, 2008 11:30 AM (389 days, 5 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Gas Vent Dampers Recalled by Effikal Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
The automatic gas vent damper could fail, and if the blocked vent switch does not activate, the vent could leak carbon monoxide (CO). This poses a risk of CO poisoning to consumers. published Oct 9, 2008 11:30 AM (394 days, 5 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Coby Electronics Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold with Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard
The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. published Oct 8, 2008 5:00 AM (395 days, 11 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Game Chairs Recalled by Brunswick Bowling & Billiards Corp. Due to Fall Hazard
The retaining washers on the legs can loosen, causing the chair to become unstable. This poses a fall hazard to consumers. published Oct 7, 2008 12:30 PM (396 days, 4 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Viessmann U.S. Recalls Boilers Due to Fire Hazard
The boiler can leak gas, posing a fire hazard to consumers. published Oct 2, 2008 5:30 AM (401 days, 11 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: IKEA Recalls to Repair Chest of Drawers Due to Laceration Hazard
The glass drawer knobs on the chest can break either during assembly or in use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. published Sep 30, 2008 6:00 AM (403 days, 10 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Wal-Mart Recalls General Electric Toasters Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
An electrical short circuit can occur between the heating element and the bread cage, posing a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers. published Sep 30, 2008 6:00 AM (403 days, 10 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: TV Stands Recalled By Studio RTA Due to TV Tip-over Hazard
The stability of the stands does not meet industry standards to prevent TV tip-over, posing a risk of injury or death to consumers. published Sep 24, 2008 9:45 AM (409 days, 6 hours, 56 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores Recall SmartSpace Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
The chairs were sold without a warning label instructing consumers to lock the chair's legs before sitting. This poses a fall hazard to consumers. published Sep 24, 2008 9:45 AM (409 days, 6 hours, 56 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Euro-Pro and QVC Recall Deep Fryers Due to Burn Hazard
The fryers can overheat, posing a burn hazard. published Sep 23, 2008 9:00 AM (410 days, 7 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Gotham Lighting Recalls Compact Fluorescent Recessed Ceiling Lights; Can Fail to Work in an Emergency
The relay on the backup battery of the lights could be programmed incorrectly and prevent the lights from functioning in an emergency. published Sep 23, 2008 8:00 AM (410 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. This poses a burn hazard to consumers. published Sep 18, 2008 7:30 AM (415 days, 9 hours, 11 minutes ago)
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. published Sep 17, 2008 12:00 PM (416 days, 4 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. This switch defect could allow the boilers to produce excessive levels of carbon monoxide, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to consumers. published Sep 11, 2008 1:00 PM (422 days, 3 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. published Sep 11, 2008 9:15 AM (422 days, 7 hours, 26 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Sony Recalls Notebook Computers Due to Burn Hazard
Irregularly positioned wires near the computers hinge and/or a dislodged screw inside the hinge can cause a short circuit and overheating. This poses a burn hazard to consumers. published Sep 4, 2008 3:00 AM (429 days, 13 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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 consumers. published Sep 3, 2008 12:00 PM (430 days, 4 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Pendants and Candle Charms Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
The recalled metal pendants and charms contain high levels of lead. published Sep 3, 2008 12:00 PM (430 days, 4 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. There is no protective device on the lithium battery to prevent overheating. published Sep 3, 2008 7:45 AM (430 days, 8 hours, 56 minutes ago)
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 dispensers base onto the countertop, posing a fire hazard. The internal heating element also poses a shock hazard to consumers who touch it through the vents. published Aug 28, 2008 6:00 AM (436 days, 10 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. published Aug 28, 2008 6:00 AM (436 days, 10 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. published Aug 27, 2008 11:00 AM (437 days, 5 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Goodman Company Recalls Air Conditioner/Heat Pump (PTAC) Units Due to Fire Hazard
The PTACs power cords can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard. published Aug 27, 2008 10:30 AM (437 days, 6 hours, 11 minutes ago)
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. published Aug 26, 2008 7:00 AM (438 days, 9 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. published Aug 26, 2008 7:00 AM (438 days, 9 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. published Aug 22, 2008 1:00 PM (442 days, 3 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. published Aug 20, 2008 10:00 AM (444 days, 6 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. published Aug 20, 2008 10:00 AM (444 days, 6 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. published Aug 20, 2008 10:00 AM (444 days, 6 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. This could result in a failure to provide adequate lighting to guide building occupants to an exit in an emergency. published Aug 12, 2008 8:00 AM (452 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. This can pose a serious laceration hazard to consumers. published Aug 7, 2008 8:45 AM (457 days, 7 hours, 56 minutes ago)
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. published Aug 7, 2008 8:45 AM (457 days, 7 hours, 56 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Halogen Work Lights Recalled by Harbor Freight Tools Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
The halogen work lights can overheat and melt, and pose a risk of fire and electrical shock to consumers. published Aug 5, 2008 9:30 AM (459 days, 7 hours, 11 minutes ago)
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. Also, the nailer can operate when the trigger is not pulled and the contact trip is depressed. The unexpected ejection of a nail poses a serious injury hazard to consumers. published Aug 5, 2008 9:30 AM (459 days, 7 hours, 11 minutes ago)
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. published Jul 24, 2008 9:30 AM (471 days, 7 hours, 11 minutes ago)
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. published Jul 24, 2008 9:30 AM (471 days, 7 hours, 11 minutes ago)
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. published Jul 24, 2008 9:30 AM (471 days, 7 hours, 11 minutes ago)
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. published Jul 23, 2008 6:30 AM (472 days, 10 hours, 11 minutes ago)
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. published Jul 22, 2008 6:45 AM (473 days, 9 hours, 56 minutes ago)
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. The metal fragments can cause abrasions and cuts to consumers. published Jul 18, 2008 8:30 AM (477 days, 8 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Studio RTA Recalls TV Stands Due to TV Tip-over Hazard
The stability of the stand does not meet industry standards to prevent TV tip-over, posing a risk of injury or death to consumers. published Jul 17, 2008 11:45 AM (478 days, 4 hours, 56 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Bench Scale Adapters Recalled by American Weigh Scales Due to Fire Hazard
The recalled bench scale adapters can smoke, catch fire and melt, posing a fire hazard to consumers. published Jul 15, 2008 6:30 AM (480 days, 10 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: RadioShack Recalls Power Supplies Due to Electrocution and Fire Hazards
The recalled power supplies are wired incorrectly, posing electrocution and fire hazards. published Jul 2, 2008 8:00 AM (493 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Hewlett-Packard Co. Recalls Fax Machines Due to Fire Hazard
An internal electrical component failure can cause overheating of the product posing a risk of burn or fire. published Jun 27, 2008 8:30 AM (498 days, 8 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Dollar Tree Recalls Glue Guns Due to Fire Hazard
The recalled glue guns can short circuit, causing the gun to smoke. This poses a fire hazard to consumers. published Jun 24, 2008 5:30 AM (501 days, 11 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: A. O. Smith Recalls Water Pump Motors Due to Fire Hazard
The water pumps with the recalled motors are labeled as containing a one-horsepower motor, but actually contain a 3/4-horsepower motor. Under certain conditions, the smaller motor could overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. published Jun 24, 2008 5:30 AM (501 days, 11 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Recalls Hammer Drills Due to Risk of Injury
The drill can continue to operate after the trigger has been released, posing a risk of injury to consumers. published Jun 12, 2008 9:15 AM (513 days, 7 hours, 26 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Crate and Barrel Recalls Shag Rugs Due to Fire Hazard
The large rugs fail to meet federal standards for flammability and could ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. The small rugs fail to meet federal labeling requirements. Small rugs are not required to meet the federal flammability standard; however, they are required to be permanently labeled with the following statement: "FLAMMABLE (FAILS U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE STANDARD FF 2-70): SHOULD NOT BE USED NEAR SOURCES OF IGNITION." published Jun 10, 2008 7:00 AM (515 days, 9 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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Product Recall: Halloween Flashlights Sold Exclusively at Target Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
The flashlights can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers. published Oct 28, 2009 7:30 AM (10 days, 9 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Toro Recalls Zero Turn Mowers Due to Burn Hazard
The coolant overflow container on the recalled mowers can become over-pressurized and cause hot coolant to spray on the operator. This poses a burn hazard to consumers. published Oct 22, 2009 7:30 AM (16 days, 9 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Off-Road Utility Vehicles Recalled by Bad Boy Enterprises Due To Crash Hazard
The off-road vehicles can accelerate without warning, posing a risk of injury to the user and/or bystander. published Oct 21, 2009 8:15 AM (17 days, 8 hours, 26 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Additional Injuries Prompt DeVilbiss to Reannounce Recall of Pressure Washers and Air Compressors Due to Fracture and Laceration Hazards
The pressure washers and air compressors have pneumatic tires with plastic hubs that can burst, posing fracture and laceration hazards to consumers. published Oct 6, 2009 5:00 AM (32 days, 11 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Directors Chairs Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fall Hazard; Made by White Tiger
The chair back supports can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. published Oct 6, 2009 5:00 AM (32 days, 11 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Compact Tractors Recalled by John Deere Due to Injury Hazard
An incorrectly sized differential was installed in the tractor transaxle affecting the engagement of the differential lock and causing the tractor to turn to the left when braking. This causes the vehicle to veer left when the brake is applied, posing a risk of collision and injury to the operator and bystanders. published Sep 30, 2009 8:00 AM (38 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Lamplight Farms Recalls Replacement Torch Fuel Containers Due to Fire Hazard
The flame guards on the recalled replacement torch fuel containers can malfunction and cause the containers to melt while the torch is in use, posing a fire hazard to consumers. published Sep 29, 2009 9:30 AM (39 days, 7 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Grand Trunk Recalls Parachute Hammocks Due to Fall Hazard
The hammock's supporting hooks can fail, causing occupants to fall and suffer injuries. published Sep 23, 2009 6:30 AM (45 days, 10 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Furnaces Recalled by Northwest Manufacturing Due to Fire Hazard
The temperature gauge can fail and cause fire in the fuel storage hopper, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. published Sep 17, 2009 8:00 AM (51 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. published Aug 13, 2009 5:00 AM (86 days, 11 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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 to the user, as well as bystanders. The trimmer/edgers can also overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. published Aug 4, 2009 6:40 AM (95 days, 10 hours, 1 minute ago)
Product Recall: Blitz USA Recalls Enviro-Flo 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. This could cause liquid gasoline to spill from the top of the container during use and result in a fire hazard. published Jul 28, 2009 7:30 AM (102 days, 9 hours, 11 minutes ago)
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. published Jul 21, 2009 8:00 AM (109 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Husqvarna Recalls Lawn Tractors; Parking Brake Failure Can Cause Loss of Control
The play yard's side rail can fail to latch properly and when a child pushes against the rail it can unlatch unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to children. published Jul 8, 2009 7:15 AM (122 days, 9 hours, 26 minutes ago)
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. This could cause cracks with sharp edges that could cut a consumer?s hand, or direct CO2 discharge could cause a frostbite-like burn to a consumer?s hand. published Jul 7, 2009 8:45 AM (123 days, 7 hours, 56 minutes ago)
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. This poses a risk of fire and possible injury to consumers. published Jun 25, 2009 9:30 AM (135 days, 7 hours, 11 minutes ago)
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. This can lead to overheating, melting of parts and a risk of fire. published Jun 17, 2009 6:00 AM (143 days, 10 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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 risk of impact injury to consumers. published May 28, 2009 5:45 AM (163 days, 10 hours, 56 minutes ago)
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. published May 21, 2009 5:00 AM (170 days, 11 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers. published May 13, 2009 8:00 AM (178 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. Consumers can fall through broken decking and suffer serious injuries. published May 13, 2009 8:00 AM (178 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. This can cause the engine not to return to idle when the driver takes his or her foot off the accelerator pedal, posing a risk of loss of vehicle control and injury to the driver and passenger. published Apr 16, 2009 5:00 AM (205 days, 11 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Ross Stores Recalls Folding Patio Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
The side supports on these chairs can splinter when weight is placed on them, posing a fall hazard to consumers. published Apr 9, 2009 6:00 AM (212 days, 10 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Brave Products Reannounces Recall of Log Splitters; Additional Incidents Prompt Urgent Warning of Amputation Hazard
The log splitter's hydraulic cylinders can have defective rod retention, causing the seals to leak and the rods to detach. This can result in serious injury to the operator, as the rod can rapidly and unexpectedly extend the splitting wedge. published Apr 1, 2009 8:30 AM (220 days, 8 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Gas Generators Recalled by Sycamore SCS Due to Fire Hazard
A plastic sediment cup attached to the bottom of the fuel valve can crack during shipping and handling and cause fuel leakage or spillage, posing a fire hazard to consumers. published Mar 18, 2009 9:00 AM (234 days, 7 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Kubota Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard
The carburetor can fail allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard. published Mar 17, 2009 6:15 AM (235 days, 10 hours, 26 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Valero Marketing & Supply Co. Announce Recall to Inspect Propane Gas; Can Pose Fire and Burn Hazard
An odorant is added to propane to help alert customers to a propane gas leak, but this propane might not have the recommended level of odorant. Failure to detect leaking gas can present a fire, explosion or thermal burn hazard to consumers. published Mar 12, 2009 8:00 AM (240 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. published Feb 18, 2009 8:00 AM (262 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. published Feb 11, 2009 6:30 AM (269 days, 10 hours, 11 minutes ago)
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. published Jan 29, 2009 9:45 AM (282 days, 6 hours, 56 minutes ago)
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. published Jan 28, 2009 7:45 AM (283 days, 8 hours, 56 minutes ago)
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. This poses a risk of serious injury to the user or a bystander. published Dec 11, 2008 7:45 AM (331 days, 8 hours, 56 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled by American Honda Motor Due to Risk of Swing Arm Weld Failure
The weld on the right side of the swing arm can fail, causing the rider to lose control and crash. This could pose a risk of injury or death to riders. published Nov 13, 2008 11:30 AM (359 days, 5 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Sherwin-Williams Co. Recalls Krylon UV Fabric Protector Due to Respiratory Hazard
Overexposure to fumes, vapor or spray mist from the product can pose a serious respiratory hazard to consumers. published Nov 4, 2008 9:00 AM (368 days, 7 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Homelite Consumer Products Announce Recall to Repair Chain Saws Due to Chain Brake Failure
The chain brake can fail to stop the chain on its first application, posing a risk of laceration to consumers. published Oct 30, 2008 6:30 AM (373 days, 10 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Murray Riding Lawn Mowers Recalled By Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The two-piece fuel tanks on the riding mowers can separate at the seam, causing fuel to leak. This can pose fire and burn hazards to consumers. published Oct 23, 2008 8:00 AM (380 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Fiesta Recalls to Inspect and Repair Gas Grills Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The gas grills can be assembled improperly exposing the gas burner hoses to excessive heat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. published Oct 22, 2008 6:30 AM (381 days, 10 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Portable Generators Recalled by General Power Products Due to Fire Hazard
The generator's fuel valve can be damaged by the cover plate during shipment and cause a fuel leak and fuel spillage during use, posing a fire hazard to consumers. published Oct 14, 2008 11:30 AM (389 days, 5 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: John Jaques & Son Recalls Lawn Dart Games Due to Risk of Puncture
The darts in the games pose a puncture hazard to young children. Lawn darts were banned in December 1988 to protect children from skull, face and eye puncture wounds. published Oct 2, 2008 9:00 AM (401 days, 7 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Pottery Barn Recalls Wooden Hammock Stands Due to Fall and Laceration Hazard
When used outdoors, the wood in the hammock stand can deteriorate over time and break, posing a risk of falls and lacerations to consumers. published Oct 1, 2008 7:00 AM (402 days, 9 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Shivvers Manufacturing Recalls Lawn Mower Jacks Due to Collapse Hazard
The jack lifts can have threads stripping or the nuts breaking, resulting in the shaft slipping and the mower falling from its stand-up position. This could cause serious personal injury to the consumer or property damage. published Sep 26, 2008 9:15 AM (407 days, 7 hours, 26 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Igloo Products Announces Recall of Coolers Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively in West Marine Stores
Sharp edges on the stainless steel latch attached to the cooler can pose a laceration hazard to consumers. published Sep 24, 2008 9:45 AM (409 days, 6 hours, 56 minutes ago)
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. published Sep 16, 2008 12:00 PM (417 days, 4 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. This poses a serious risk of injury to consumers. published Sep 3, 2008 7:45 AM (430 days, 8 hours, 56 minutes ago)
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. published Sep 2, 2008 11:45 AM (431 days, 4 hours, 56 minutes ago)
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. published Aug 26, 2008 7:00 AM (438 days, 9 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Flame Weeders Recalled by Gardeners 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. This poses fire and burn hazards to consumers. published Aug 19, 2008 11:30 AM (445 days, 5 hours, 11 minutes ago)
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. published Aug 7, 2008 8:45 AM (457 days, 7 hours, 56 minutes ago)
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. published Jul 24, 2008 9:30 AM (471 days, 7 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Log Splitter Engines Recalled By American Honda Motor Co. Due to Fire Hazard
The engine's fuel tank can crack and leak, posing a risk of fire or explosion. published Jul 17, 2008 11:45 AM (478 days, 4 hours, 56 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Propane Storage Tanks Recalled By American Welding & Tank Due to Risk of Gas Leak; Can Pose Fire and Burn Hazard
An odorant is added to propane to help alert customers to propane leaks, but rust inside a propane tank can cause the odor to fade. Some converted above-ground to underground converted tanks can have an increased susceptibility to odor fade, causing consumers to be unable to detect the odor of propane in the event of a gas leak. This can pose a fire and burn hazard to consumers if there is a leak in the propane gas system. published Jul 11, 2008 10:00 AM (484 days, 6 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Lawn Mowers Recalled by American Honda Motor Corp. Due to Laceration Hazard
The lawn mower's rear shield can break off allowing debris to be thrown toward the operator, which poses a laceration hazard to consumers. published Jul 10, 2008 12:00 PM (485 days, 4 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Outdoor Canopies Sold Exclusively at BJ's Wholesale Club Recalled by Wanda Technology Due to Fire Hazard
The canopies fail to comply with a voluntary flammability standard could pose a fire hazard to consumers. published Jul 3, 2008 10:15 AM (492 days, 6 hours, 26 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Hayes Bicycle Group Recalls Quick-Release Devices for Bicycles Due To Fall Hazard
The quick release devices can unexpectedly fail or break when locked in position on the bicycle, causing the rider to lose control, which poses a serious fall hazard. published Jul 2, 2008 8:00 AM (493 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Bush Hog Off-Road Utility Vehicles Recalled Due to Loss of Speed Control
The utility vehicle's throttle cable can freeze in freezing temperatures. This can cause the engine not to return to idle when the driver takes his or her foot off the accelerator pedal. published Jun 18, 2008 6:30 AM (507 days, 10 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Sauna By Airwall Recalls Infra-Red Sauna Rooms Due to Fire Hazard
The heating unit and fuse can fail, leading to overheating of the saunas. This defect can result in a serious fire hazard to consumers. published Jun 12, 2008 9:15 AM (513 days, 7 hours, 26 minutes ago)
Product Recall: MTD Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
Excessive heat can cause the wiring harness to melt. This defect can result in a fire hazard to consumers. published Jun 11, 2008 8:30 AM (514 days, 8 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: QVC Recalls Tomato Planters Due to Collapse Hazard
The legs on the bottom of the planter can detach when the planter is moved or becomes unbalanced. This could cause the planter to fall and injure bystanders. published Jun 4, 2008 7:00 AM (521 days, 9 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Log Swings Recalled by Far East Brokers and Consultants Due to Fall Hazard
A missing nail connecting the back of the log chair to the seat can cause the back to separate from the seat while in use, posing a fall hazard to consumers. published Jun 3, 2008 6:30 AM (522 days, 10 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores Recall Outdoor Benches Due to Fall Hazard
The benches can become unstable and break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. published May 29, 2008 8:00 AM (527 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Char-Broil Recalls Two-Burner Gas Grills Sold Exclusively at Mills Fleet Farm Stores Due to Fire, Burn Hazard
On the recalled grills, the main burner does not fit correctly and does not connect properly to the gas valve which could result in a propane leak. This poses fire and burn hazards to consumers. published May 22, 2008 5:30 AM (534 days, 11 hours, 11 minutes ago)
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 hazard to consumers. The flying pieces also can cause property damage and injury to bystanders. Note: These backpack blowers were previously recalled due to a fire hazard. published May 15, 2008 12:45 PM (541 days, 3 hours, 56 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Fingerhut Recalls Master Craft Pressure Washers Due to Fire Hazard
The motor on the pressure washer can overheat, posing a fire hazard. published May 8, 2008 9:45 AM (548 days, 6 hours, 56 minutes ago)
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. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers. published May 5, 2008 7:30 AM (551 days, 9 hours, 11 minutes ago)
16 products* affected by this recall:Broil King - Gas Grill 50,000 BTU SIGNET 20 | 986657 NG / Outdoor Grill Broil King - Gas Grill 52,000 BTU SOVEREIGN 70 | 987774 LP / Outdoor Grill Broil King - Gas Grill 52,000 BTU SOVEREIGN 70 | 987777 NG / Outdoor Grill Broil King - Gas Grill 50,000 BTU SIGNET 70 | 986577 NG / Outdoor Grill Broil King - Gas Grill 50,000 BTU SIGNET 20 | 986554 LP / Outdoor Grill Broil King - Gas Grill 56,000 BTU SOVEREIGN XLS 90 | 988744 LP / Outdoor Grill Broil King - Gas Grill 50,000 BTU SIGNET 90 | 986784 LP / Outdoor Grill Broil King - Gas Grill 52,000 BTU SOVEREIGN 90 | 987787 NG / Outdoor Grill Broil King - Gas Grill 56,000 BTU SOVEREIGN XL PRO 90 | 988787 NG / Outdoor Grill Broil King - Gas Grill 52,000 BTU SOVEREIGN 20 | 987757 NG / Outdoor Grill Broil King - Gas Grill 56,000 BTU SOVEREIGN XLS 90 | 988747 NG / Outdoor Grill Broil King - Gas Grill 56,000 BTU SOVEREIGN XL PRO 90 | 988784 LP / Outdoor Grill Broil King - Gas Grill 52,000 BTU SOVEREIGN 20 | 987754 LP / Outdoor Grill Broil King - Gas Grill 50,000 BTU SIGNET 90 | 986787 NG / Outdoor Grill Broil King - Gas Grill 52,000 BTU SOVEREIGN 90 | 987784 LP / Outdoor Grill Broil King - Gas Grill 50,000 BTU SIGNET 70 | 986574 LP / Outdoor Grill
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. published Apr 29, 2008 6:45 AM (557 days, 9 hours, 56 minutes ago)
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. published Apr 29, 2008 6:45 AM (557 days, 9 hours, 56 minutes ago)
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 foot to go beyond the shield and be struck by the blade. Both instances pose a serious laceration hazard to consumers. published Apr 25, 2008 4:00 AM (561 days, 12 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. published Apr 3, 2008 9:30 AM (583 days, 7 hours, 11 minutes ago)
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. This poses a fire and inhalation hazard to consumers. published Apr 2, 2008 7:00 AM (584 days, 9 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. published Apr 1, 2008 9:00 AM (585 days, 7 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. This can cause a loss of braking and control of the vehicle, posing a serious safety risk to the driver and passenger. published Mar 25, 2008 8:00 AM (592 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. published Mar 19, 2008 7:30 AM (598 days, 9 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Louisville Ladder Recalls Extension Ladders Due to Fall Hazard
The extension or "fly" section can fail to lock, posing a fall hazard to consumers. published Feb 20, 2008 11:45 AM (626 days, 4 hours, 56 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Car Charging Units Made By The Wenzel Co. for LL Bean Air Beds Recalled Due To Injury Hazard
The batteries in the car charging unit can overheat when the car engine is running, causing the battery charging unit to burst. This can pose an injury hazard to consumers. published Jan 31, 2008 10:15 AM (646 days, 6 hours, 26 minutes ago)
1 product* affected by this recall:Wenzel Company - Car Charging Units for L.L. Bean Raised Insta-Beds / Insta-Bed
Product Recall: John Deere Tractors Recalled Due to Collision Hazard
The forward drive pedal can get stuck, posing a risk of loss of control and injury to the operator and bystanders. published Jan 16, 2008 8:30 AM (661 days, 8 hours, 11 minutes ago)
1 product* affected by this recall:John Deere - Compact Utility Tractors / Utility Vehicle
Product Recall: American Honda Motor Corp. Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard
The cutting blades could rotate under power when the control lever is released. The lawn mowers do not comply with mandatory federal safety standards for lawn mowers. The spinning blade poses a serious laceration hazard to consumers. published Dec 19, 2007 6:00 AM (689 days, 10 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: AutoZone Recalls Booster Cables Due to Electrical Hazard
The booster cables clamps were assembled incorrectly resulting in reverse polarity. This poses an electrical shock and explosion hazard to consumers. published Dec 13, 2007 10:00 AM (695 days, 6 hours, 41 minutes ago)
2 products* affected by this recall:AutoZone Parts - Valucraft Booster Cables - 8GA / Battery Cables AutoZone Parts - Valucraft Booster Cables -10GA / Battery Cables
Product Recall: Outdoor Vacuums with Honda Engines Recalled By Billy Goat Industries Inc. Due to Fire Hazard
The vacuum's fuel tank could crack and leak fuel. If gasoline leaking from the fuel tank is ignited, a fire or explosion can occur. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers. published Dec 12, 2007 1:30 PM (696 days, 3 hours, 11 minutes ago)
2 products* affected by this recall:Billy Goat - MultiVac Outdoor Vacuums - MV650H / Outdoor Vacuum Billy Goat - MultiVac Outdoor Vacuums - MV650SPH / Outdoor Vacuum
Product Recall: Polaris Recalls Certain Ranger Utility Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The utility vehicle's fuel tank can leak, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. published Dec 6, 2007 5:30 AM (702 days, 11 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Lazy Lounger Chairs and Recliners Sold at Dick's Sporting Goods Recalled for Collapsing Hazard
The plastic support brackets can break and cause the chairs to collapse, posing a hazard to consumers. published Nov 28, 2007 11:30 AM (710 days, 5 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Meijer Inc. Recalls Firepits; Product Can Tip Over and Pose a Fire Hazard
The legs of the firepit can bend or snap off during use, causing the firepit to tip over and in turn the fire can escape. This poses a fire hazard to consumers. published Nov 27, 2007 11:00 AM (711 days, 5 hours, 41 minutes ago)
1 product* affected by this recall:Meijer - Grand Gourmet Firepits / Fireplace
Product Recall: American Honda Motor Corp. Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard
Due to a manufacturing defect, a crack can occur in the fuel tank causing a fuel leak. If gasoline leaking from the fuel tank is ignited, a fire or explosion can occur. published Nov 8, 2007 8:00 AM (730 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
2 products* affected by this recall:Honda Motor - HRX Walk-Behind Lawn Mower - HRX217KHXA / Lawn Mower Honda Motor - HRX Walk-Behind Lawn Mower - HRX217KHMA / Lawn Mower
Product Recall: Kong Maxx Ladder Stands Sold at Gander Mountain Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
The ladder stands can become unstable while in use, causing the user to fall. The addition of one ladder section to the stand makes the platform further away from the bracing. When the stand is at its full height, the distance between the bracing and the platform may result in platform instability prior to attachment to and/or detachment from the tree. published Oct 18, 2007 7:40 AM (751 days, 9 hours, 1 minute ago)
Product Recall: Deere & Company Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Injury Hazard
The brake calipers in the front of the utility vehicles may have been installed incorrectly, causing the vehicle to pull to one side during braking. This poses an injury hazard to consumers. published Oct 17, 2007 7:30 AM (752 days, 9 hours, 11 minutes ago)
4 products* affected by this recall:John Deere - Gator Utility Vehicles - XUV 620i Gas / Utility Vehicle John Deere - Gator Utility Vehicles - HPX 4X4 Gas / Utility Vehicle John Deere - Gator Utility Vehicles - XUV 850 Diesel / Utility Vehicle John Deere - Gator Utility Vehicles - HPX 4X4 Diesel / Utility Vehicle
Product Recall: Plow & Hearth Recalls Aluminum Chimeneas Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
A design flaw can cause the aluminum on the chimeneas to catch fire or melt under high temperatures, posing fire and burn hazards. published Oct 17, 2007 7:30 AM (752 days, 9 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Collections Etc. Inc. Announces Recall of Double Hammocks Due to Fall Hazard
The wooden rods at the head and foot of the hammock used to extend the fabric can break, causing the hammock to collapse and the user to fall to the ground. published Oct 12, 2007 8:00 AM (757 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Ross Stores Recalls Turtle Sprinklers Due to Laceration Hazard
The turtle's body can fill with water, causing it to crack or explode, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. published Oct 12, 2007 6:30 AM (757 days, 10 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Fisher Controls International, Inc. Recalls Gas Regulators For Leak Hazard
Gas can leak from regulator's flanges when flange screw heads break, posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers. published Oct 12, 2007 6:30 AM (757 days, 10 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Timberland Recalls Steel Toe Boots Due to Foot Injury Hazard
The boots could fail to provide the intended protection against compression and impact, posing the risk of a foot injury to consumers. published Oct 2, 2007 6:15 AM (767 days, 10 hours, 26 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Hayes Company Inc. Recalls Outdoor Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The candle's wax can catch fire causing a high flame, which poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers. published Sep 6, 2007 9:00 AM (793 days, 7 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: B&F System Inc. Recalls Emergency Tool Kits Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
Booster cables in the recalled kits can have undersized wiring and inadequate connections, posing a fire and shock hazard to consumers. published Aug 30, 2007 6:15 AM (800 days, 10 hours, 26 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Weather Radios Recalled by Oregon Scientific Due to Failure to Receive National Weather Service Alerts
The radios could fail to receive National Weather Service alert signals in certain areas of the country. In the event of severe weather, this failure could put a consumer's life and property at risk. published Aug 29, 2007 8:30 AM (801 days, 8 hours, 11 minutes ago)
4 products* affected by this recall:Oregon Scientific - Portable Public Alert Radio | Model: WR108 / Alert Monitor Oregon Scientific - Public Alert Weather Station | Model: WRB308 / Alert Monitor Oregon Scientific - John Deere Public Alert Weather Station | Model: WRB308-JD / John Deere Oregon Scientific - All Hazards Portable Weather Alert Radio with Cradle and Non-Volatile Memory | Model: WR103NX_QSG_V5 / Alert Monitor
Product Recall: Sam's Club Recalls Outdoor Torch Lamps Due to Fire, Burn and Laceration Hazards
The ceramic torch head can come loose or be dislodged during use, allowing it to break and spill torch fuel. This poses a risk of cuts, fire or burn injuries and property damage. published Aug 29, 2007 8:30 AM (801 days, 8 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Wolverine Recalls Caterpillar Logger Boots; Can Pose Shock Hazard To User Due to Mislabeling
The recalled logger boots could be incorrectly labeled as resistant to electrical current. This poses a shock hazard to consumers who come in contact with an electrical current. published Aug 28, 2007 5:00 AM (802 days, 11 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Shindaiwa Inc. Announces Recall of Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard
The muffler's outer shell can melt allowing exhaust gas to exit from the bottom or back side of the muffler. The exhaust gas may cause damage to the fuel tank creating a possible fire hazard for the user. published Aug 24, 2007 6:00 AM (806 days, 10 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Clarion Expands Recall of Vehicle Navigation and Entertainment System Batteries Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
The lithium-ion batteries in these units can melt or overheat posing burn and fire hazards to consumers. published Aug 16, 2007 4:30 AM (814 days, 12 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Target Recalls Home Patio Sets Due to Fall Hazard
The chair can collapse when weight is applied to the front end of the arm rests, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
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Product Recall: Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard
Oil can leak into the engine compartment, posing a fire hazard to consumers. In addition, the fuel tank can come into contact with the engine posing a possibility of wearing through and fuel leakage. published Oct 28, 2009 12:30 PM (10 days, 4 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Wincraft Inc. Recalls Sports Themed Lamps Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards
An electrical problem with the lamps can pose fire, burn and shock hazards to consumers. published Oct 20, 2009 5:45 AM (18 days, 10 hours, 56 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Zero Motorcycles Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard
The throttle on the recalled motorcycles can become stuck in the open position or become disconnected. In the "Easy" or the "0-25" mode, this can unexpectedly lead to full power when turning on the power, resulting in a loss of control and serious injury to the rider. published Oct 15, 2009 12:00 PM (23 days, 4 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Electra Bicycle Company Expands Recall of Bicycles with Front Trays or Baskets; Trays and Baskets Can Come Loose and Pose Fall Hazard to Riders
The front tray or basket on the bicycles can come loose and contact the front tire, posing a fall hazard to riders. published Oct 14, 2009 8:15 AM (24 days, 8 hours, 26 minutes ago)
Product Recall: SI Tech Recalls Diving Suit Hoses Due to Drowning Hazard; One Death Reported
The hose contains an insert that can dislodge during diving and restrict air flow to the diver, posing a drowning hazard. published Oct 14, 2009 7:30 AM (24 days, 9 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Moser Enterprises Recalls Schwalbe Brand Bicycle Tires Due to Fall Hazard
The tire layers could separate causing the inner tube to rupture, posing a fall hazard to consumers. published Oct 14, 2009 6:15 AM (24 days, 10 hours, 26 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Guardian Full-Face Diving Masks Recalled by Ocean Technology Due to Visor Separation Hazard
If significant pressure is applied vertically to the top and bottom of the visor clamp, the clear plastic visor may dislodge causing the mask to flood. published Oct 6, 2009 5:00 AM (32 days, 11 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Diving Equipment Recalled by Halcyon Manufacturing Due to Drowning Hazard
The over pressure valves (OPVs) in the diving equipment could fail allowing the buoyancy compensator devices (BCDs) and the diver lift inflatable devices to leak, posing a drowning hazard to divers. published Oct 1, 2009 11:00 AM (37 days, 5 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Bicycle Chains and Chain Connector Links Recalled by SRAM Due to Fall Hazard
The recalled PowerLock connector links, used on bicycle chains, are brittle and can crack, allowing the chain to separate from the bicycle and posing a fall hazard to the rider. published Sep 8, 2009 12:00 PM (60 days, 4 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. published Aug 19, 2009 12:00 PM (80 days, 4 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. published Aug 19, 2009 7:00 AM (80 days, 9 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Exercise Units Recalled by Nautilus Due to Fall Hazard
The footpads on the unit can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. published Aug 13, 2009 10:00 AM (86 days, 6 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. published Aug 4, 2009 11:25 AM (95 days, 5 hours, 16 minutes ago)
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. This poses a risk of serious injury to consumers. published Aug 4, 2009 6:40 AM (95 days, 10 hours, 1 minute ago)
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. If this occurs, an individual can be struck and seriously injured. published Jul 23, 2009 7:30 AM (107 days, 9 hours, 11 minutes ago)
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. This could pose a fire and burn hazard to the rider. published Jul 22, 2009 6:00 AM (108 days, 10 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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 cranks. If not securely tightened, the pedal shafts could become loose from the cranks, which could result in serious injury to the user and/or damage to the product. published Jul 21, 2009 1:00 PM (109 days, 3 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. An incorrectly installed spring washer can put undue stress on bolts, causing them to loosen, which poses a fall hazard to consumers. published Jul 21, 2009 1:00 PM (109 days, 3 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. published Jul 14, 2009 8:30 AM (116 days, 8 hours, 11 minutes ago)
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. This can cause the track to lock up and the rider to lose control of the snowmobile, posing a risk of injury. published Jul 1, 2009 7:00 AM (129 days, 9 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. This poses a drowning hazard to divers. published Jun 23, 2009 7:00 AM (137 days, 9 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. This poses a risk of serious injury to riders. published Jun 23, 2009 7:00 AM (137 days, 9 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. published Jun 2, 2009 6:30 AM (158 days, 10 hours, 11 minutes ago)
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. The enclosure could drop if these straps break, posing a risk that a user could fall from the trampoline. published May 26, 2009 8:00 AM (165 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
The recalled bicycle's fork can lose alignment causing the front wheel to turn unexpectedly. This can cause the rider to lose control of the bicycle and crash. published May 19, 2009 8:00 AM (172 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
The recalled bicycle's fork can lose alignment causing the front wheel to turn unexpectedly. This can cause the rider to lose control of the bicycle and crash. published May 19, 2009 8:00 AM (172 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. published May 19, 2009 8:00 AM (172 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Fushin USA Recalls Youth Model ATVs Due to Risk of Injury to Young Riders
These ATVs lack front brakes, a tire pressure gauge, and padding to cover the sharp edges on the handlebar assembly, which could pose a risk of injury to young riders. published May 13, 2009 10:15 AM (178 days, 6 hours, 26 minutes ago)
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. published May 13, 2009 9:00 AM (178 days, 7 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Dahon and REI Novara Folding Bicycles Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
The hinge on the handlepost can crack, posing a fall hazard. published May 12, 2009 9:00 AM (179 days, 7 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. published May 7, 2009 9:00 AM (184 days, 7 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Under Armour Recalls Athletic Cups Due To Injury Hazard
The cups can break if hit, posing a risk of serious injury hazard to athletes. published Apr 29, 2009 5:30 AM (192 days, 11 hours, 11 minutes ago)
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 lacerations and finger amputation. published Apr 27, 2009 8:15 AM (194 days, 8 hours, 26 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Serious Fall Hazard
The handlebars can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider. published Apr 21, 2009 10:00 AM (200 days, 6 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. published Apr 21, 2009 10:00 AM (200 days, 6 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. published Apr 16, 2009 5:00 AM (205 days, 11 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Polaris Industries Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard
The fuel lines on the snowmobiles can make contact with one another, which could result in a fuel leak. This can pose a fire hazard to consumers. published Apr 7, 2009 11:00 AM (214 days, 5 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Faulty Installation Instructions Prompt RadioShack Corp. Recall of Electrical Switches; Shock Hazard to Consumers
The wiring diagram on the switch's package is incorrect. The Neutral and Line notation is reversed, posing a shock hazard to consumers. published Apr 2, 2009 6:00 AM (219 days, 10 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Radio Transmitters for Model Aircrafts Recalled by Horizon Hobby Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards
The defective radio transmitters can cause model airplanes and helicopters they control to fall from the sky while in flight and crash into bystanders or property. The propellers can also spin unexpectedly injuring a person standing too close or working on the aircraft. This poses impact and laceration hazards to consumers and a risk of property damage. published Apr 2, 2009 6:00 AM (219 days, 10 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Outerwears Inc. Recalls Filters Used in Fuel Funnels Due to Fire Hazard
The Funnel Pre-Filters can create a flash when they are removed from the fuel tank posing a fire hazard. published Mar 26, 2009 7:30 AM (226 days, 9 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Aviva Sports Recalls Trampolines Due to Fall Hazard
The metal support legs of the trampoline can bend or break and the bungee cords that secure the mat to the frame of the trampoline can fray or break, posing a fall hazard to the user. published Mar 24, 2009 5:30 AM (228 days, 11 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Cannondale Recalls Road Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
The bicycles fail to meet the federal safety standard for bicycles. Spoke protector discs, required on bicycles to prevent the bicycle chain from interfering or suddenly stopping the wheel, are missing from these bicycles. This poses a fall hazard to the rider. published Mar 17, 2009 6:15 AM (235 days, 10 hours, 26 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Tippmann A-5 Paintball Markers Recalled for Repair Due to Risk of Injury
The end cap assembly on the rear of certain A-5 markers can break and eject during use, posing a risk of injury to the operator. published Mar 12, 2009 6:00 AM (240 days, 10 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Electra Bicycle Company Recalls Bicycles with Front Trays; Trays Can Come Loose and Pose Fall Hazard to Riders
The front tray on the bicycle can come loose and contact the front tire, posing a fall hazard to riders. published Mar 11, 2009 5:30 AM (241 days, 11 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Ice Skates Recalled by Pronto Sports Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paint on the ice skates contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. published Mar 11, 2009 5:30 AM (241 days, 11 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Off-Road Bike Engine Parts Recalled by Wiseco Due to Crash Hazard
Engine stress could cause the connecting rods to crack and the engine to lock up, posing a crash hazard. published Mar 5, 2009 9:30 AM (247 days, 7 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Nautilus Recalls Bowflex Home Gyms Due to Risk of Injury
The home gym's horizontal seat rail is designed to be latched in a vertical position for storage. If the seat rail is not manually latched, it can fall unexpectedly on the user or a bystander, posing a risk of serious injury. published Mar 3, 2009 7:00 AM (249 days, 9 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Salsa Bicycles Recalls Bicycles; Handlebar Stems Can Break Causing Rider to Fall
The handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the consumer. published Feb 26, 2009 11:45 AM (254 days, 4 hours, 56 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Air Venturi Recalls Air Rifles That Can Unexpectedly Fire, Posing Serious Injury Hazard
The safety can fail, causing the rifle to unexpectedly fire. This poses a serious injury hazard to consumers. published Feb 24, 2009 5:30 AM (256 days, 11 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Silent Diving Systems Recalls Scuba Diving Hoses Due to Drowning Hazard
Diving hoses may have been made without crimps, which can allow gas to leak or water to enter into the re-breather unit of the scuba diving equipment, posing a drowning hazard to the user. published Feb 24, 2009 5:30 AM (256 days, 11 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Compound Bows Recalled by BowTech Archery; Bow Can Unexpectedly Break Apart
The ends of the bow's limbs can unexpectedly break during use and send fragments of the bow in the direction of the user or bystanders, posing a risk of injury. published Feb 18, 2009 8:00 AM (262 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. published Feb 12, 2009 7:30 AM (268 days, 9 hours, 11 minutes ago)
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. published Feb 11, 2009 6:30 AM (269 days, 10 hours, 11 minutes ago)
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. This can cause riders to lose control of the bicycle and crash. The forks can also expand forcefully if repair is attempted by the consumer, posing a risk of serious injury. published Feb 10, 2009 12:15 PM (270 days, 4 hours, 26 minutes ago)
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. Rainwater in the burners can also prevent proper ignition and allow gas to build-up and ignite unexpectedly. These conditions pose burn hazards to consumers. published Feb 10, 2009 7:30 AM (270 days, 9 hours, 11 minutes ago)
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 steering control and suffering injuries or death. published Feb 10, 2009 7:30 AM (270 days, 9 hours, 11 minutes ago)
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. published Feb 4, 2009 8:00 AM (276 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. published Jan 22, 2009 11:00 AM (289 days, 5 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. published Jan 14, 2009 6:00 AM (297 days, 10 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. This can cause the rider to lose control and crash. published Jan 6, 2009 7:30 AM (305 days, 9 hours, 11 minutes ago)
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. This can cause the skier to lose control or fall and suffer injuries. published Dec 23, 2008 9:00 AM (319 days, 7 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Magura USA Recalls Bicycle Suspension Forks Due to Crash Hazard
The front bicycle suspension fork can break, causing the rider to crash. published Dec 23, 2008 9:00 AM (319 days, 7 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. published Dec 16, 2008 11:15 AM (326 days, 5 hours, 26 minutes ago)
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. If this happens, the helmet can fall off, posing a head and neck injury risk to consumers. published Dec 2, 2008 5:30 AM (340 days, 11 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Brownie's Third Lung Recalls Air Compressors Due to Drowning Hazard
The air compressor's components can fail, which could cause a stoppage of air flow. This poses a risk of drowning to users.
published Nov 19, 2008 9:30 AM (353 days, 7 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Lithium-Ion Batteries Used with Bicycle Lights Recalled By DiNotte Lighting Due to Burn Hazard
A loose wiring connection and improper venting can cause the battery to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. published Nov 18, 2008 6:30 AM (354 days, 10 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled by American Honda Motor Due to Risk of Swing Arm Weld Failure
The weld on the right side of the swing arm can fail, causing the rider to lose control and crash. This could pose a risk of injury or death to riders. published Nov 13, 2008 11:30 AM (359 days, 5 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Shimano American Corp. Recalls Wheels for Bicycles; Flat Tire Can Pose Injury Risk to Riders
Rim surface and spoke hole plugs on the wheel can cause a puncture to the inner tube, resulting in a flat tire. This can cause the rider to lose control and fall. published Oct 23, 2008 8:00 AM (380 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: John Jaques & Son Recalls Lawn Dart Games Due to Risk of Puncture
The darts in the games pose a puncture hazard to young children. Lawn darts were banned in December 1988 to protect children from skull, face and eye puncture wounds. published Oct 2, 2008 9:00 AM (401 days, 7 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: BRP U.S. Inc. Recalls Youth All Terrain Vehicles Due to Collision Hazard
If the rider is ejected and the cord strap is pulled, the shutoff switch can fail to disable the engine. The ATV can operate uncontrolled, until the engine returns to idle, and cause a collision with bystanders, vehicles or other objects. This poses a serious risk of injury. published Oct 1, 2008 7:00 AM (402 days, 9 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Ski-Doo Snowmobiles Recalled by BRP US Inc. Due to Drive Axle Failure; Riders Can Be Thrown From Snowmobile
Cracks can develop in the welded joints of the drive axle assembly of the snowmobile and can result in complete breakage. If this happens the track of the vehicle can unexpectedly lock, causing riders to be ejected off the vehicle or lose control and collide with bystanders, a fixed object or other vehicles. This poses a risk of serious injury or death. published Sep 26, 2008 9:15 AM (407 days, 7 hours, 26 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Four-Wheeled Ride-On Vehicles Recalled by Razor USA Due to Throttle Controller Defect
The control module for the throttle can fail and cause the electric ride-on vehicle to unexpectedly surge forward, posing a risk of injury to the user or a bystander. published Sep 25, 2008 6:00 AM (408 days, 10 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Razor USA Recalls PowerWing Three-Wheeled Scooters Due to Laceration Hazard
The undersides of the foot platforms can have sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard to children. published Sep 25, 2008 6:00 AM (408 days, 10 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Aqua Lung America 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 regulator. This poses a drowning hazard to divers. published Sep 17, 2008 9:45 AM (416 days, 6 hours, 56 minutes ago)
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 scuba cylinder, and the regulator detaching from the scuba cylinder. This poses a drowning hazard to divers. published Sep 10, 2008 7:45 AM (423 days, 8 hours, 56 minutes ago)
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. published Sep 3, 2008 7:45 AM (430 days, 8 hours, 56 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Cervelo SA Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard
The forks steerer can break during normal use, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer serious injuries. published Aug 20, 2008 10:00 AM (444 days, 6 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. published Aug 19, 2008 11:30 AM (445 days, 5 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Rossignol Recalls Snowboard Bindings Due to Strap Failure
The t-nuts that attached the buckles to the straps on the snowboard's bindings can detach, posing a fall hazard to consumers. published Aug 13, 2008 9:00 AM (451 days, 7 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. published Aug 5, 2008 9:30 AM (459 days, 7 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: New England Ropes Recalls Climbing Lines Due to Fall Hazard
The climbing lines can break, posing a serious fall hazard for climbers.
published Jul 29, 2008 7:30 AM (466 days, 9 hours, 11 minutes ago)
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. published Jul 24, 2008 9:30 AM (471 days, 7 hours, 11 minutes ago)
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. published Jul 23, 2008 6:30 AM (472 days, 10 hours, 11 minutes ago)
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. published Jul 22, 2008 6:45 AM (473 days, 9 hours, 56 minutes ago)
Product Recall: SunL Group Inc. Recalls Youth ATVs Due To Safety Defects
The youth ATV lacks front brakes, a manual fuel shut-off, and padding to cover the sharp edges on the handlebar assembly. Additionally, the vehicle is sold without a tire pressure gauge or adequate flag pole bracket. The defects could lead to young drivers losing control of the ATVs, which poses the risk of serious injuries or death. published Jul 17, 2008 2:00 PM (478 days, 2 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: All-Terrain Vehicles Recalled By American Honda Motor Co. Due to Risk of Loss of Control Hazard
If the ATVs rubber CV (constant velocity) boots get punctured or torn the joint will become contaminated and severe binding of the CV joints could occur, resulting in the sudden loss of steering control. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders. published Jul 17, 2008 11:45 AM (478 days, 4 hours, 56 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Risk of Injury to Riders
Cracks could form in the starter ring-gear and cause the ring-gear to fracture into several pieces. The broken pieces could be propelled out of the chassis of the machine at high speed causing serious injury or death to the rider and/or bystanders. published Jul 11, 2008 10:00 AM (484 days, 6 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Black Cat Fireworks Recalls Fireworks Due to Injury Hazard
The firework can produce a loud bang and unexpectedly scatter debris, posing an injury hazard to the user and bystanders. published Jul 3, 2008 12:15 PM (492 days, 4 hours, 26 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Fireworks Over America Recalls Fireworks Due to Shock Hazard
The parachutes can become entangled in overhead power lines causing a shock hazard to users and bystanders. published Jul 3, 2008 10:15 AM (492 days, 6 hours, 26 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Hayes Bicycle Group Recalls Quick-Release Devices for Bicycles Due To Fall Hazard
The quick release devices can unexpectedly fail or break when locked in position on the bicycle, causing the rider to lose control, which poses a serious fall hazard. published Jul 2, 2008 8:00 AM (493 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Paintball Gun Adapters Recalled by RAP4 Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards
The remote line adapter can burst when over tightened, posing serious impact and laceration hazards to consumers. published Jul 2, 2008 8:00 AM (493 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: E-Z-GO Recalls RXV Golf Cars Due to Fall Hazard
The hip restraints on the cars can detach at the base, posing a fall and injury risk to consumers. published Jun 27, 2008 9:00 AM (498 days, 7 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: ATVs Recalled By KYMCO Due to Loss of Speed Control
A manufacturing defect in the carburetor can cause the throttle to stick open, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the rider. published Jun 26, 2008 11:30 AM (499 days, 5 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: ATVs Recalled By Kawasaki Due to Loss of Speed Control
The throttle can fail to return to the idle position when released or could fail to be at idle on start-up. This could result in loss of vehicle control, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the rider. published Jun 26, 2008 11:30 AM (499 days, 5 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Arctic Cat Recalls Model Year 2008 50cc and 90cc Youth Model ATVs
The speed controller on the recalled ATVs could fail to return to the idle position when the throttle lever is released, or the speed controller could fail to be at idle on start up. This could result in loss of vehicle control, which could result in serious injury or death to the rider. published Jun 24, 2008 5:30 AM (501 days, 11 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Tucker Rocky Recalls Off-Road Motorcycle Clamp Kits; Bolts Can Break Causing Handlebars to Separate During a Crash and Cause Serious Injury
Some of the bolts included in the clamp kits (or sold separately) if installed incorrectly can break under extreme force such as a crash. This can cause the handlebars to separate posing a risk of serious injury to the rider. published Jun 18, 2008 6:30 AM (507 days, 10 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: BRP U.S. Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard
Friction between the fuel hose and the cylinder head cover can cause the hose to pierce. This can cause fuel to leak out, posing a fire hazard. published Jun 17, 2008 6:00 AM (508 days, 10 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Polaris Industries Expands Recall of ATVs Due to Fire Hazard
The ATVs can have defective Electronic Control Modules (ECM) that overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to riders. published Jun 4, 2008 7:00 AM (521 days, 9 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Batting Helmets Recalled by Rawlings Sporting Goods Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paint on the helmets contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. published May 27, 2008 8:00 AM (529 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: BRP U.S. Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Explosion Hazard
Under extreme cold and dry weather conditions, an explosion could occur because of sparking in the fuel tank when it is partially filled with gasoline at a low vapor pressure and the engine is left idling. This could cause serious injuries or death. published May 21, 2008 9:00 AM (535 days, 7 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: K2 Sports Recalls Snowboard Bindings Due to Fall Hazard
The cable that links the toe strap to the binding could break, posing a fall hazard to snowboarders. published May 20, 2008 6:00 AM (536 days, 10 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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 discharges. published May 14, 2008 6:30 AM (542 days, 10 hours, 11 minutes ago)
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. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders. published May 8, 2008 9:45 AM (548 days, 6 hours, 56 minutes ago)
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. published May 6, 2008 8:00 AM (550 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. published Apr 22, 2008 6:00 AM (564 days, 10 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. published Apr 22, 2008 6:00 AM (564 days, 10 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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. This can cause a loss of braking and control of the vehicle, posing a serious safety risk to the driver and passenger. published Mar 25, 2008 8:00 AM (592 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Frame Failure
One or more of the motorcycle's frame welds could be missing or made incorrectly allowing the frame to crack or break, posing a risk of serious injury to riders. published Mar 4, 2008 11:15 AM (613 days, 5 hours, 26 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls ATVs Due to Risk of Injury to Riders
A retention bolt can come loose causing the rear wheels to lock up, which poses a risk of serious injury to the rider. published Mar 4, 2008 8:30 AM (613 days, 8 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Polaris Industries Expands Recall of ATVs Due to Fire Hazard
The ATVs can have defective Electronic Control Modules (ECM) that overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to riders. published Feb 14, 2008 6:15 AM (632 days, 10 hours, 26 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Trek Recalls Girls Bicycles Due To Frame Failure
The bicycle's frame can break during use, causing the rider to lose control and suffer injuries. published Feb 7, 2008 10:00 AM (639 days, 6 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Inversion Therapy Tables Recalled by Stamina Products Due to Fall Hazard
A weld in the center of the inversion table can fail when the table is in an inverted position, posing a fall hazard to consumers. published Jan 16, 2008 1:15 PM (661 days, 3 hours, 26 minutes ago)
Product Recall: ATVs Recalled By American Honda Motor Co. Due to Loss of Speed Control
Water can enter the throttle position sensor and freeze, causing permanent damage if the rider forces the throttle lever. This could cause the throttle to stick open, posing a risk of injury or death to riders. published Jan 9, 2008 9:00 AM (668 days, 7 hours, 41 minutes ago)
The frame can break while in use, causing the rider to lose control and suffer injuries from a fall or collision. published Jan 8, 2008 9:00 AM (669 days, 7 hours, 41 minutes ago)
7 products* affected by this recall:Cannondale - 2008 X-C Racing | Scalpel 1 / Mountain Bike Cannondale - 2008 X-C Racing | Scalpel 2 / Mountain Bike Cannondale - 2008 X-C Racing | Scalpel 4 / Mountain Bike Cannondale - 2008 X-C Racing | Scalpel Team / Mountain Bike Cannondale - 2008 X-C Racing | Scalpel Féminine / Woman's Bike Cannondale - 2008 X-C Racing | Scalpel 3 / Mountain Bike Cannondale - 2008 X-C Racing | Scalpel 4 / Mountain Bike
Product Recall: ATVs Recalled By KYMCO Due to Suspension Failure; Riders Can Lose Control of Vehicle
The pivot bolts holding the rear suspension onto the frame can become loose, causing the rear swing arm to detach from the chassis posing a risk of injury or death to the operator. published Jan 2, 2008 9:00 AM (675 days, 7 hours, 41 minutes ago)
1 product* affected by this recall:KYMCO - 2006-2008 MXU 500 All Terrain Vehicle / Utility Vehicle
Product Recall: Bombardier Recreational Products Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard
A defect in the carburetor can prevent the throttle from freely returning to the idle position. This can result in an unexpected loss of control leading to a collision and cause serious injuries or death. published Dec 19, 2007 6:00 AM (689 days, 10 hours, 41 minutes ago)
1 product* affected by this recall:Bombardier - Ski-Doo® - 2008 MXZ X 600 RS Snowmobile / Snowmobile
Product Recall: Full Body Safety Harnesses Recalled by Gorilla Due to Fall Hazard
The harnesses could fail during use, resulting in a hunter falling from the tree stand and suffering serious injuries or death. published Dec 18, 2007 7:00 AM (690 days, 9 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Bicycle Helmets Recalled by Specialized Due to Failing Helmet Standard
The helmets fail testing required under CPSC's safety standard for bicycle helmets. This can pose a head injury hazard to riders in a fall. published Dec 18, 2007 7:00 AM (690 days, 9 hours, 41 minutes ago)
1 product* affected by this recall:Specialized - Helmet | S-Works D2 | Matte Black, White, Silver, Blue, Pink, and Team Colors / Bike Helmet
Product Recall: ROMI Recalls SCUBA Regulators Due to Drowning Hazard
An internal component that seals air between the high pressure first-stage and the intermediate pressure second-stage can fail. This can result in uncontrolled flow of air to the diver and pose a risk of serious injury or death. published Dec 11, 2007 8:00 AM (697 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Fitness Quest Recalls Eclipse Elliptical Trainers Due to Fall Hazard
The cranks that connect the foot platforms to the rear wheel of the machine can break during exercise, posing a fall hazard to consumers. published Dec 11, 2007 8:00 AM (697 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Gamenamics Inc. Recalls Air-Powered Hockey Tables Due to Burn Hazard
The hockey table's wires can overheat or melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers. published Dec 11, 2007 8:00 AM (697 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Nautilus Recalls Bowflex Ultimate 2 Home Gyms Due to Risk of Injury
The fasteners used to secure the rod box to the frame of the equipment can come loose, allowing the resistance rods or rod box to separate and strike the user or a bystander. published Dec 6, 2007 5:30 AM (702 days, 11 hours, 11 minutes ago)
1 product* affected by this recall:Nautilus - Bowflex® Ultimate 2 Home Gym / Fitness Equipment
Product Recall: Icon Health & Fitness Recalls Inversion Benches Due to Fall Hazard
The ankle clamp mechanism can release unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to consumers. published Dec 5, 2007 8:45 AM (703 days, 7 hours, 56 minutes ago)
Product Recall: "Power Bolt" Pitchbacks Sold at Dick's Sporting Goods Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard
The upper portion of the frame can collapse after both locking pins are removed, posing a laceration hazard. published Nov 27, 2007 11:00 AM (711 days, 5 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Baja Motorsports Recalls To Repair Youth ATVs Due To Lack of Equipment; Poses Risk of Injury To Riders
These ATVs lack a tire pressure gauge and flag pole mounting bracket, which could pose a risk of injury to riders. published Nov 21, 2007 7:00 AM (717 days, 9 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Nike Recalls Football Helmet Chin Straps Which Can Break and Pose Risk of Serious Injury
The chin strap's plastic cup can break as a result of contact, exposing the player to facial or head injuries. published Nov 13, 2007 10:30 AM (725 days, 6 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls Certain Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard
The fuel tank filler neck can crack and separate allowing fuel or fuel vapors to leak from the fuel tank. This poses a fire hazard to consumers. published Nov 6, 2007 8:00 AM (732 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash and Fire Hazards
The snowmobiles' fuel tanks can crack allowing liquid fuel and fuel vapor to leak, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. In addition, a problem with the throttle cable can lead to loss of speed control, posing a crash hazard. published Oct 31, 2007 7:45 AM (738 days, 8 hours, 56 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Ski Boards Recalled by Line Skis Due to Fall Hazard from Binding Failure
Screws installed improperly can cause the bindings to come loose or pull off the ski board during use, causing the skier to lose control or fall and suffer injuries. published Oct 23, 2007 8:00 AM (746 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Cybex International Inc. Recalls Treadmills Previously Repaired Due to Fire Hazard
During repairs associated with the October 8, 2003 recall, wire nuts were installed improperly, causing the treadmills to overheat and posing a fire hazard to consumers. published Oct 23, 2007 8:00 AM (746 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Reynolds Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard
The fork tips could separate from the fork legs, causing the wheel to come loose from the fork while riding. This could pose a serious fall hazard to riders. published Oct 23, 2007 8:00 AM (746 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Collegiate Pacific Recalls Power Packs for Portable Team Hydration Units Due to Injury Hazard
Charging the battery inside the hydration unit's power pack box can result in excessive gas buildup which can burst the lid of the power pack box off or rupture the box. This poses an injury hazard to bystanders. published Oct 22, 2007 9:00 AM (747 days, 7 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: ATVs Recalled By KTM North America Due to Brake Failure
The rear brake caliper support can crack; this could result in the potential for a loss of the use of the rear brake and subsequently lead to an accident. published Oct 22, 2007 6:30 AM (747 days, 10 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Additional Injuries Prompt Re-announcement of Sportsstuff Recall of Air Pumps
The air pumps can overheat and explode during use, posing a risk of lacerations. published Oct 18, 2007 7:40 AM (751 days, 9 hours, 1 minute ago)
Product Recall: Procycle Group Inc. Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
The head tube can detach from the rest of the frame, posing a fall hazard to consumers. published Oct 16, 2007 1:30 PM (753 days, 3 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Huffy Recalls Bicycles Due To Cranks Falling Off; Riders Can Lose Control of Bike
The bicycle crank can unexpectedly come off, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer serious injuries. published Oct 16, 2007 8:00 AM (753 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Formula Brake USA Recalls Disc Brakes for Bicycles Due to Risk of Failure
The brake's hand lever can separate, resulting in loss of braking. This can cause the rider to lose control of the bicycle, posing a risk of injury to riders.
published Oct 16, 2007 8:00 AM (753 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Yamaha Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Risk of Injury and Death from Steering Problem
Snow and ice stuck around the steering idler arm can cause a loss of steering ability, posing a risk of injury and death to drivers and passengers. published Oct 16, 2007 8:00 AM (753 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Razor USA Recalls E300 Electric Scooters; Handlebars Can Detach Causing Loss of Control
A weld can break causing the handlebar to detach. This can cause the rider to lose control and fall from the scooter. published Oct 5, 2007 5:30 AM (764 days, 11 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Sports Authority Recalls Aluminum Water Bottles Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The surface paint on the water bottle contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. published Oct 4, 2007 11:30 AM (765 days, 5 hours, 11 minutes ago)
Product Recall: Risk of Impact Injury Prompts Recall of Estes-Cox Model Rockets
The model rocket's side or engine retainer ring can separate and cause the rocket to fall without the nose cone separating and the parachute deploying, posing a risk of an impact injury to nearby consumers. published Sep 28, 2007 5:00 AM (771 days, 11 hours, 41 minutes ago)
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