November 5, 2015Personal Care
T3 Recalls Twirl 360 Curling Irons Due to Burn Hazard
Hazard: The clamp can detach while in use, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
September 10, 2015Personal Care
Touchless Kitchen Faucets Recalled by Lota Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
Hazard: The battery box used to power the faucet's sensor can short circuit, overheat and/or melt, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
April 21, 2015Personal Care
Hair Dryers Recalled by AG Hair Due to Electrocution Hazard
Hazard: The hair dryers do not have an immersion protection device, which guards against electrocution or shock if the dryer is immersed in water.
November 18, 2014Personal Care
CoScentrix Expands Recall of DD Brand Candles Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Hobby Lobby
Hazard: The candles' high flame can ignite the surface of the wax, posing a fire hazard.
March 5, 2014Personal Care
Hitachi Koki Recalls Grass Trimmers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Hazard: The grass trimmers can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to the consumer.
December 16, 2013Personal Care
Wahl Recalls Total Care Aerosol Cleaner Due to Burn Hazard
Hazard: Vapors from the propellant in the Total Care product can ignite upon contact with hair clippers, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
June 27, 2013Personal Care
Swan Creek Recalls Loose Votive Candles Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The candles can burn with a high flame, posing a fire and burn hazard.
June 20, 2013Personal Care
Paddywax Recalls Fragrance Diffusers Due to Violation of the FHSA Labeling Requirements
Hazard: The label on the diffusers violates the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA) by omitting the presence of petroleum distillates. Petroleum distillates pose an aspiration hazard if swallowed.
February 12, 2013Personal Care
Samsonite Recalls Dual-Wattage Travel Converter Kits Due to Fire, Burn Hazards
Hazard: The converter can overheat if a load in excess of 50 watts is applied to the converter while in the 50-watt setting. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
December 13, 2011Personal Care
Handheld Massagers Recalled by Fourstar Group Due to Burn Hazard from Leaking Batteries
Hazard: The massager's batteries can leak, posing a burn hazard or skin irritation to consumers.
August 23, 2011Personal Care
Fiskars Brands Recalls SmartPower String Trimmers Due to Burn, Fire and Laceration Hazards
Hazard: Engine vibration during use of the trimmers can cause wear on the fuel line, leading to a propane fuel leak. The Straight Shaft Trimmers' propane canister can crack at the neck during use. In addition, high temperatures may develop near the Curved Shaft Trimmers' plastic cutting guard, causing the guard to deform and fall off. These issues pose burn, fire and laceration hazards to the user.
June 21, 2011Personal Care
MTD Recalls TrimmerPlus Edger Attachments Due to Laceration Hazard
Hazard: The steel shaft that drives the edger blade can break during use causing the edger blade to detach. If the blade detaches, it can hit the user or bystanders, posing a laceration hazard.
March 8, 2011Personal Care
Sanus Elements Surge Protectors Recalled by Milestone AV Technologies Due to Shock Hazard
Hazard: Improper grounding of the case and inadequate insulation for the circuit breaker poses an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
May 7, 2010Personal Care
Conair Recalls BabylissPro Compact Hair Dryers Due to Laceration Hazard
Hazard: The spinning fan within the hair dryer can break apart, striking the hair dryer's plastic shell. This causes the plastic to shatter, creating a laceration hazard.
June 3, 2009Personal Care
Hair Dryers Recalled by Vintage International Due to Electrocution Hazard
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.
April 29, 2009Personal Care
Hair Dryers Recalled by Universalink International Trading Due to Electrocution Hazard
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.
March 11, 2009Personal Care
Hair Dryers Recalled By Big Lots Stores, Inc. Due to Electrocution Hazard
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.
November 20, 2008Personal Care
Candela Recalls Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Anthropologie Stores
Hazard: 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.
August 29, 2008Personal Care
Bonne Bell Recalls Children's Cosmetics Accessory Bags Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Hazard: 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.
January 17, 2008Personal Care
The Wick & Petal Co. Recalls Candles Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The candles can burn with a high flame, posing a fire hazard.
December 27, 2007Personal Care
World Dryer Recalls to Repair Hand and Hair Dryers Due to Electric Shock Hazard
Hazard: Some of the nozzles on these dryers are not grounded. If an electrical component comes into contact with an ungrounded nozzle, it can pose a shock hazard to consumers.
November 1, 2007Personal Care
Pearl-like Bead Attachment Sold with Girl's Gift Sets Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard; Sold exclusively at Limited Too Stores
Hazard: Surface coating on a plastic bead decorative packaging attachment contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
March 13, 2007Personal Care
Tri-Star International Recalls Children's Stationery Sets Due to Laceration Hazard
Hazard: The children's stationery set contains a razor blade cutter with a sharp edge, posing a laceration hazard to young children.
July 19, 2006Personal Care
Hair Dryers Recalled for Electrocution Hazard
Hazard: These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection plug to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Such electric shock protection devices are required by industry standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers.
July 5, 2006Personal Care
Home Fragrance Holdings, Inc. Recalls Candles Sold at Pier 1 Imports Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The candles can unexpectedly flare, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
April 19, 2006Personal Care
Hair Dryers Recalled Due to Electrocution Hazard
Hazard: The electric hair dryer's power cord does not have an immersion protection plug. Therefore, if the hair dryer falls into water during use, it can pose a shock and/or electrocution hazard.
April 4, 2006Personal Care
Tecumseh Engines Used on Various Power Equipment Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The fuel line on these engines can become loose or disconnected, resulting in a fuel leak. This can pose a fire hazard to consumers.
February 28, 2006Personal Care
Unilever Recalls Dove Facial Cleansing Massager after Nine Reports of Minor Injuries
Hazard: The cleansing pillows on this device can loosen or dislodge during use and then the SkinVitalizer can cause minor scratches to the skin.
November 9, 2005Personal Care
CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers
Hazard: On some units, the engine mount springs between the gear case and handle/frame could separate from their receptacle in the frame during heavy operation. Continued use could cause the engine and blades to swing free of the frame and hit the user, possibly causing lacerations.
June 8, 2005Personal Care
CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Gas-Powered Hedge Trimmers
Hazard: The heat from the hedge trimmer's muffler can damage the fuel tank, cause a fuel leak and create a fire hazard.