
May 10, 2001OtherCPSC
CPSC, Canon U.S.A. Inc. Announce Recall of Fax Machines
Hazard: The Faxphones are combination plain-paper copiers and facsimile machines. A component failure can cause the Faxphone to catch on fire.

May 10, 2001OtherCPSC
CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall of Basketball Sets
Hazard: Some of the nets have enlarged openings. If children put their heads into these enlarged openings, the net can get tangled around their necks and they could strangle.

May 10, 2001OtherCPSC
CPSC, Unilever Home and Personal Care USA Announce Recall of Snuggle® Teeny Bean Bears Included with Fabric Softener
Hazard: The yellow pom-pom can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

May 9, 2001OtherCPSC
CPSC, Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Padlocks and Cable Gun Locks
Hazard: The padlocks can be opened using keys other than those originally provided with the locks and the cable locks can be opened if struck with force, potentially allowing unauthorized access to a firearm.

May 9, 2001OtherCPSC
CPSC, Maytag Announce Recall of Electric Ranges
Hazard: Liquid can enter the indicator light and can cause sparking and flaming in the light, presenting a fire hazard to consumers.

April 30, 2001OtherCPSC
CPSC, Kmart Corp. Announce Recall of MARTHA STEWART EVERYDAY® Brand Tea Kettles
Hazard: Boiling water can be expelled from the kettle's spout, presenting a burn hazard to consumers.

April 24, 2001OtherCPSC
CPSC, ASICS TIGER Corp. Announce Recall of Wrestling Ear Guards
Hazard: The plastic protective shell of these guards can break when it is hit against a hard surface, resulting in impact injuries to the wrestler's head.

April 24, 2001OtherCPSC
Cigarette Lighters Recalled by DFS Group Ltd.
Hazard: The lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms. Young children can easily ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards.

April 19, 2001OtherCPSC
CPSC, Disney Store Announce Recall of Children's Costumes
Hazard: Fabric used in these costumes can ignite readily and presents a serious risk of burn injuries in violation of the Federal Flammable Fabrics Act.

April 12, 2001OtherCPSC
CPSC, Tony USA Inc. Announce Recall of Easter Egg Garlands
Hazard: The string can break and release the eggs, posing a choking hazard to young children.

April 5, 2001OtherCPSC
CPSC, Fleetwood EXIM Inc. Announce Recall of Cigarette Lighters
Hazard: The lighters have child-resistant mechanisms that do not work. Young children could ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards.

April 3, 2001OtherCPSC
CPSC, Lakewood Announce Recall of Electric Heaters
Hazard: The electrical connections inside of the heater can become loose, causing the heater's metal frame to become energized. This poses a serious electric shock hazard to consumers.

March 26, 2001OtherCPSC
CPSC, Gymboree Announce Recall of Children's Fleece Pants
Hazard: The cord locks on the pants can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

March 21, 2001OtherCPSC
CPSC, Remington Products Co., LLC Announce Recall of Hairdryers
Hazard: These hairdryers are not equipped with an appliance leakage current interrupter plug (ALCI plug) to cut off electrical current in case of contact with water. If dropped in water, the hairdryers pose an electrocution hazard to consumers.

March 20, 2001OtherCPSC
CPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall of Maytag, Magic Chef Gas Ranges
Hazard: The vent flue insulation can be out of position on these ranges. Using the broil or self-clean functions on these ranges can cause scorching or burning of the cabinetry around the range, posing a fire hazard.

March 19, 2001OtherCPSC
CPSC, Meijer Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Wands
Hazard: The batteries can short-circuit, causing the wands' handles to become very hot and melt the plastic, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.

March 13, 2001OtherCPSC
CPSC, The Designers Edge Announce Recall of Fluorescent Worklights
Hazard: The worklight's power cord has loose connections, which could result in live wires being exposed. It poses electrocution and shock hazards to consumers. Also, the firm mislabeled the worklight. The product improperly bears the UL mark and is marked "suitable for wet locations."

March 9, 2001OtherCPSC
CPSC, National Service Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Zep Commercial Cleaners Sold at The Home Depot
Hazard: Some of these bottles can leak through the cap when turned on their side, allowing the contents of the cleaner to come into contact with consumers. These cleaners can cause irritation and burns to the skin and eyes.

March 6, 2001OtherCPSC
CPSC, Double L Announce Recall of Lighters
Hazard: These lighters can leak butane when they are ignited, causing an excessive burst of flame. This presents a risk of fire and burn injuries to consumers.

February 26, 2001OtherCPSC
Richfood Bleach Recalled by SuperValu Eastern Region
Hazard: The bottles were mislabeled. The clear plastic 32 oz. bottles were labeled bleach, but contained ammonia. If the ammonia is mixed with bleach or acid, irritating or toxic gasses could be produced.

February 26, 2001OtherCPSC
Children's Brooms Recalled by EMSCO Inc.
Hazard: The paint on the handles of these brooms contain high lead levels. CPSC standards ban toys and other children's products containing high levels of lead. Young children could ingest lead from the broom handles, presenting a lead poisoning hazard.

February 22, 2001OtherCPSC
CPSC, The Brinkmann Corporation Announce Recall of Outdoor Solar Lights
Hazard: The beveled lens on the solar light can act as a magnifying glass. When sunlight passes through the lens, nearby combustible materials, such as mulch or dry grass, can catch on fire.

February 21, 2001OtherCPSC
CPSC, Graco Announce Recall of Highchairs
Hazard: The chair's legs can come out, causing the chair to fall to the ground. Children can suffer serious injuries from the fall.

February 1, 2001OtherCPSC
CPSC, Kolcraft Announce Recall of Tot Rider Walkers
Hazard: The cover on the walker's removable music center can break off, allowing small parts to fall from the product, creating a potential choking hazard to young children.

January 23, 2001OtherCPSC
Rope Lights Recalled by CO2UCH
Hazard: The rope light controller, which allows consumers to choose the type of light motion, such as flash or chase, can short circuit. This poses shock, fire, and burn hazards to consumers.

January 23, 2001OtherCPSC
Tree Wound and Grafting Compound Recalled by the Tanglefoot Co.
Hazard: Pressure can build inside the can and forcibly discharge the compound, which can cause temporary skin irritation.

January 13, 2001OtherCPSC
CPSC, Kole Imports Announce Recall of Contact Adhesive
Hazard: The adhesive contains toluene, which can present a fire and poisoning hazard to consumers. The packaging of this product does not have the required cautionary labeling, as required under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act.

December 20, 2000OtherCPSC
CPSC, White Outdoor Products Co. Announce Recall of Lawn and Garden Tractors
Hazard: The hood latch on these tractors can damage the fuel tank and cause fuel to leak when the hood is raised and lowered, presenting a fire and explosion hazard.

December 18, 2000OtherCPSC
CPSC, L. Powell Co. Announces Recall of Glider Rockers
Hazard: These glider rockers were manufactured improperly with soft wood and with nails, rather than with wood screws in the gliding joints. The glider rockers can break apart, causing occupants to fall to the floor.
December 14, 2000OtherCPSC
CPSC, Emerson Motor Co. Recall Dayton Motors
Hazard: If the motor is not properly grounded as instructed, the motor could become energized and cause a shock or electrocution hazard, resulting in injury or death.