August 23, 2016Other
McDonald’s Recalls “Step-iT” Activity Wristbands Due to Risk of Skin Irritation or Burns
Hazard: The recalled wristbands can cause skin irritation or burns to children.
August 17, 2016Other
Xenith Recalls Football Helmets Due to Head Injury Hazard
Hazard: The shells of the football helmets can crack, posing a risk of head injuries to football players.
August 11, 2016Other
SpeeCo Recalls Fence Wire Stretchers Due to Laceration Hazard
Hazard: A recoiling wire can be released from the stretcher unexpectedly and strike bystanders, posing a laceration hazard.
August 10, 2016Other
Dennis East International Recalls Whiskey Glass and Stone Sets Due to Laceration Hazard
Hazard: The whiskey glass can spontaneously break during use, posing a laceration risk to consumers.
August 9, 2016Other
Brown Jordan Services Recalls Swivel Patio Chairs Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
Hazard: The base of the chair can break during normal use, posing a fall hazard.
August 4, 2016Other
Cinmar Recalls World Magnetic Travel Maps Due To Risk of Magnet Ingestion by Children; Sold Exclusively at Frontgate (Recall Alert)
Hazard: When two or more magnets are swallowed, they can link together inside the intestines and clamp onto body tissues, causing intestinal obstructions, perforations, sepsis and death. Internal injury from magnets can pose serious lifelong health effects.
August 4, 2016Other
John Deere Recalls Lawn and Garden Tractors Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)
Hazard: The reverse implement option (RIO) system can fail, posing a laceration hazard to bystanders. RIO is a safety system that shuts off power to the mower blades when the machine is placed into reverse.
August 3, 2016Other
National Time Fire Alarm Pull Stations Recalled by Signal Communications Due to Failure to Alert Consumers; Sold Exclusively by National Time & Signal (Recall Alert)
Hazard: The pull handle on the fire alarm pull station can break when manually pulled and fail to activate the alarm system.
August 3, 2016Other
Porta Recalls Residential Elevators Due to Serious Fall Hazard
Hazard: The plastic locks can allow the landing door to open before the elevator car arrives, posing a serious fall hazard to consumers attempting to board the elevator.
August 2, 2016Other
Laceration Injuries to Children Prompt Starbucks to Recall Stainless Steel Beverage Straws to Provide New Warnings
Hazard: The stainless steel straws are rigid and can poke children in the mouth, posing a risk of injury.
July 28, 2016Other
Lekker Recalls Patriot Power Generators Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively Online at 4Patriots.com
Hazard: The battery sold with the generator can catch fire, posing a fire hazard to the user or bystanders.
July 28, 2016Other
STUBAI Recalls Ice Axes Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards
Hazard: The knife in the axe handle can detach, posing a laceration or impact hazard to the user or bystanders.
July 15, 2016Other
Nestlé Waters North America Recalls AccuPure Water Dispensers Due to Fire and Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)
Hazard: The water dispensers can overheat, causing internal parts to melt and smoke. This poses burn and fire hazards.
July 14, 2016Other
Three Types of Liquid Plumr Clog Removers Recalled by The Clorox Company Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement
Hazard: The recalled bottles are not child-resistant and children can remove the top, posing a risk of chemical burns and irritation to the skin and eyes. These products contain sodium hydroxide which is required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act to be sealed with child-resistant packaging.
July 1, 2016Other
Winco Fireworks Recalls Black Cat Cone Fountains Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: When ignited, the device can burst and spread sparks and pyrotechnic materials outward instead of upward as intended, posing fire and burn hazards to bystanders.
June 21, 2016Other
Tommee Tippee Electric Bottle and Food Warmers Recalled by Mayborn USA Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The warmers can overheat and catch on fire, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
June 14, 2016Other
Grand Rapids Chair Recalls Chairs and Barstools Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)
Hazard: The back leg of the chairs can bend and the seat tabs or screws on the seat can loosen. When loose, pinch points between the seat and steel frame are created, posing a risk of injury.
June 9, 2016Other
AR500 Armor Recalls Level III Body Armor Due to Risk of Gunshot Injury or Death
Hazard: The body armor can fail to meet performance requirements for Level III body armor, allowing a bullet to penetrate, and pose a risk of gunshot injury or death.
June 9, 2016Other
Rhino Metals Recalls Handgun Security Safes Due to a Serious Risk of Injury
Hazard: The handgun security safes can be opened without the use of a combination allowing unauthorized access to a handgun, posing a serious risk of injury to children and others.
June 2, 2016Other
Debco Bag Recalls Ceramic Mugs Due to Burn and Laceration Hazards
Hazard: The mug's handle can break, posing a burn or laceration hazard to consumers.
June 1, 2016Other
Traxxas Recalls X-Maxx Monster Trucks and Electronic Speed Controls Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: Vehicle modification or electronic failure can result in a short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
May 25, 2016Other
Noble House Recalls Counter Stools Due to Laceration Hazard
Hazard: The kick plates of the counter stools can have a sharp edge, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
May 25, 2016Other
TJX Recalls Foldable Lounge Chairs Due to Risk of Injury; Sold at T.J. Maxx and Marshalls Stores
Hazard: The chairs can collapse unexpectedly, posing a fall and injury hazard.
May 24, 2016Other
Rixson Exterior Gate Closers Recalled Due to Injury Hazard; Made by Assa Abloy Italia
Hazard: The gate closer mechanism can break and eject metal pieces including the spring or it can spray oil, posing a risk of injury.
May 19, 2016Other
Digital Clamp Meters Recalled by Klein Tools Due to Shock and Burn Hazards
Hazard: The meters can fail to give an accurate voltage reading, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is off, posing shock, electrocution and burn hazards.
May 17, 2016Other
Target Recalls Menorahs Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The menorahs can melt when the candles are burning. posing fire hazard.
May 3, 2016Other
Cascade Designs Recalls Avalanche Rescue Probes Due to Risk of Suffocation
Hazard: The lock button on the probe can fail to engage and lock, causing the probe not to function as intended. This can interfere with finding someone buried beneath snow, posing a suffocation hazard.
May 3, 2016Other
Walmart Recalls Rival Electric Water Kettles Due to Burn and Shock Hazards
Hazard: The heating element can fail and rupture, posing burn and shock hazards to the user.
April 21, 2016Other
SouvNear Recalls Women’s Scarves Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
Hazard: The scarves do not meet the federal flammability standard for clothing textiles, posing a burn risk.
April 20, 2016Other
YTL International Recalls Drywall Lifts Due to Injury Hazard
Hazard: The drywall lifts can fail during use causing the load of drywall to fall onto the lift operator, posing an injury hazard.