
January 13, 2009Other
Cheyenne Industries Recalls Vanity Stools Due to Fall Hazard
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.

January 13, 2009Other
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall of Window Blinds Sold at Cost Plus and World Market Stores
Hazard: 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.

December 30, 2008Other
Fire Alarm Control Panels Recalled by Notifier Due to Alert Failure
Hazard: The software in the fire alarm system could fail to process an alarm condition which could result in the system failing to respond in the event of a fire.

December 30, 2008Other
Faulty Instructions Prompt Recall of Electrical Wiring How-to-Books by The Taunton Press; Shock Hazard to Consumers
Hazard: 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.

December 23, 2008Other
Hallmark Recalls Jumbo Snow Globes Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: When exposed to sunlight, the snow globe can act as a magnifying glass and ignite nearby combustible materials, posing a fire hazard.

December 11, 2008Other
Commercial Frozen Food Merchandisers Recalled by Tyler Refrigeration Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: Incomplete/incorrect light bulb installation can result in electrical arcing in the fixture, which can pose a fire hazard to consumers.

November 25, 2008Other
Heavy Duty Acidic Cleaner Recalled by DuPont Due to Leaking Cap; Poses Risk of Severe Skin Irritation
Hazard: 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.

November 20, 2008Other
Watts Water Technologies Recalls Rotor and Shaft Assemblies Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: If the assembly was installed in a fire suppression system and remained in a closed position, sufficient water might not have been available in the event of a fire. This posed a fire hazard to consumers.

November 20, 2008Other
Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recall to Repair Window Blinds by Green Mountain Vista
Hazard: 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.

November 20, 2008Other
Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall of Roman Blinds; Sold Exclusively at IKEA
Hazard: Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck in an exposed inner cord on the backside of the roman blinds.

November 13, 2008Other
Lighted Showcases Recalled by Seventh Avenue Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The lighted showcase's plug adaptor can overheat and melt the adaptor's plastic housing, posing a fire hazard.

October 30, 2008Other
Fit & Fresh Mixers Recalled by MEDport LLC Due to Laceration Hazard
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.

October 23, 2008Other
Gaming System Batteries and Recharging Station Recalled by LeapFrog Due to Burn Hazard
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.

October 22, 2008Other
Rage Wireless Guitars Used with Popular Video Gaming System Recalled Due to Chemical Burn Risk
Hazard: 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.

October 14, 2008Other
Bar Magnets Recalled by Home Science Tools Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Hazard: Surface paints on the magnets contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.

October 8, 2008Other
CPSC and Chance Rides Manufacturing Announce Recall to Inspect and Repair YO-YO Amusement Rides
Hazard: The sweep arms suspending the riding chairs can broke free from the ride's center cylinder rod, posing a fall hazard to riders.

October 7, 2008Other
Game Chairs Recalled by Brunswick Bowling & Billiards Corp. Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: The retaining washers on the legs can loosen, causing the chair to become unstable. This poses a fall hazard to consumers.

October 2, 2008Other
John Jaques & Son Recalls Lawn Dart Games Due to Risk of Puncture
Hazard: 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.

September 24, 2008Other
Igloo Products Announces Recall of Coolers Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively in West Marine Stores
Hazard: Sharp edges on the stainless steel latch attached to the cooler can pose a laceration hazard to consumers.

September 24, 2008Other
Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores Recall SmartSpace Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
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.

September 23, 2008Other
Harry Potter Bookends Recalled By Giftco Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Hazard: The paint on the bookends contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

September 22, 2008Other
Wood Abacus Recalled by LTD Commodities LLC Due to Choking Hazard
Hazard: The wooden rods on the abacus can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

September 11, 2008Other
Rugs Sold Exclusively at JC Penney Recalled by JLA Home Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The rugs do not meet the federal flammability standard for small rugs and do not have the required flammability warning label.

August 28, 2008Other
GIA Instruments Recalls Polariscopes Due to Shock Hazard
Hazard: The polariscopes can have a ground wire missing, posing a risk of electrical shock to the user.

August 27, 2008Other
Indoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by Lithonia Lighting Due to Impact Hazard
Hazard: The glass reflector can separate from the fixture and fall, posing a risk of injury to consumers below the fixture.

August 22, 2008Other
Power Light Modules Recalled by GCI Technologies Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Hazard: Internal wiring in the module's circuit boards is incorrectly installed, posing a risk of an electrical fire and burn hazards to consumers.

August 20, 2008Other
Steam Cleaners Recalled by Thane International Due to Burn Hazard
Hazard: Steam can escape from the handle and trigger of the steam cleaner, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

August 20, 2008Other
Gardner Bender Recalls Electrical Wire Splices Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
Hazard: When crimped, the splice can fail to hold the wires adequately together, posing a shock and fire hazard to consumers.

August 12, 2008Other
Cooper Lighting Recalls Emergency and Exit Lights; Could Fail to Stay Illuminated in an Emergency
Hazard: 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.

August 5, 2008Other
Halogen Work Lights Recalled by Harbor Freight Tools Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
Hazard: The halogen work lights can overheat and melt, posing a risk of fire and electrical shock to consumers.