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June 15, 2000Other
CPSC, Jetmax International Ltd. Announce Recall to Repair Children's Rocking Chairs Sold at Target Stores
Hazard: The rear legs of the chair can separate from the rocker's base, causing it to collapse, and the child seated in the chair can fall.
June 14, 2000Children's Products
CPSC, Graco Announce Recall to Repair Tot Wheels® Entertainer® Infant Walkers
Hazard: These walkers can collapse unexpectedly during use and injure infants.
June 8, 2000Appliances
CPSC, Ace Hardware Corp. Announce Recall of Vinyl Window Blinds
Hazard: These blinds contain lead exceeding government guidelines, and do not have required labeling warning they contain lead. Over time, vinyl deteriorates from exposure to sunlight and heat, forming lead dust on the surface of the blind. Young children can ingest lead by wiping their hands on the blinds and then putting their hands in their mouths. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.
June 8, 2000Children's Products
Playtex Products Voluntarily Announces Pacifier Recall in Cooperation with CPSC
Hazard: Because the latex is aging faster than normal, the nipple can detach from the shield, presenting a choking hazard to babies.
June 7, 2000Children's Products
CPSC, Federated Department Stores Announce Recall of Children's Robes
Hazard: These robes, when used as sleepwear, fail to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear. The standards require sleepwear, including robes, to be flame resistant, and if the garment ignites, the flame must self-extinguish. Failure to meet the flammability standards presents a risk of serious burn injuries to children.
June 6, 2000Toys
CPSC, Promotional Resources Group Announce Recall of Bug Zapper Toys Sold With Children's Meals
Hazard: The balloon tongue on this toy can detach, posing a choking and aspiration hazard to young children.
June 5, 2000Children's Products
Infant Cargo Skirts Recalled by Associated Merchandising Corp.
Hazard: The snaps on the panty of these skirts can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
June 5, 2000Clothing & Accessories
Sweatshirts Recalled by Jordache Ltd.
Hazard: The sweatshirts, which fail to meet federal mandatory standards for fabric flammability, could ignite easily and present a serious risk of burn injuries, in violation of the Federal Flammable Fabrics Act. Fabrics that do not comply with the standard typically burn faster than newspaper.
June 1, 2000Kitchen & Dining
Children's Picnic Sets Recalled by Mervyn's
Hazard: The paint on the bag contains high levels of lead that violates the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Act. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavior problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.
June 1, 2000Tools & Hardware
Grinders Recalled by S-B Power Tool
Hazard: Some grinders were shipped without the side handle, which is used to control and guide the tool. Use of the grinder without the side handle can cause consumers to lose control of the tool and be injured.
May 31, 2000Children's Products
CPSC, Kids II Announce Recall of Bouncer Seats
Hazard: The removable toy bar that attaches to the seat can suddenly release and cause injuries to babies.
May 25, 2000Fire & Safety
CPSC, Universal Security Instruments Announce Recall of Smoke Alarms
Hazard: The smoke alarms can fail to alarm when smoke or fire is present. A capacitor in the alarm can burn out, releasing smoke and melting the cover.
May 25, 2000Children's Products
CPSC, Warner Bros. Studio Store Announce Recall of Tweety Rattles and Sandals
Hazard: Both products are being recalled because small parts of each product can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
May 18, 2000Fire & Safety
CPSC, Discount Stores Announce Recall of Fire Extinguishers
Hazard: Because of the high-pressure contents of these fire extinguishers, they can explode and expose consumers to flying debris, causing puncture wounds and blast injuries.
May 18, 2000Electronics & Batteries
CPSC, IBM Announce Recall of AC Adapters for Notebook Computers, Mobile Devices
Hazard: These AC adapters can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
May 16, 2000Other
CPSC, Filter Tech Inc. Announce Recall of Windshield Washer Fluid
Hazard: The bottles, which contain methyl alcohol, are not sealed with child-resistant closures as required by federal law. Methyl alcohol, also known as methanol, is toxic and can cause blindness or death, if ingested.
May 10, 2000Lighting & Electrical
CPSC, ATICO International Recall Candle Holders
Hazard: The wooden top of the candle holder can ignite, presenting fire and burn hazards to consumers.
May 10, 2000Children's Products
CPSC, Hangouts Recall Baby Hammocks
Hazard: These baby hammocks can suddenly become twisted around children's necks and strangle them. Also, infants sleeping on soft bedding can become wedged in positions in which they cannot breathe.
May 10, 2000Toys
CPSC, Jack Rabbit Creations Recall Wooden Stacking Toys
Hazard: The wooden peg in the black and white checked base can come off, presenting a choking hazard to young children.
May 9, 2000Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
CPSC, By Us International Co. Ltd. Announce Recall of Bicycle Components
Hazard: The forks on these bicycles can break apart, causing riders to lose control and fall.
May 9, 2000Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
CPSC, Answer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Components
Hazard: The tube that attaches the fork to the bicycle can fail, causing riders to lose control and fall.
May 3, 2000Personal Care
CPSC, Weed Wizard Acquisition Corp. Announce Recall of Weed Trimmer Heads With Metal Chains
Hazard: The end link of the trimmer's metal chain can rapidly and unexpectedly detach during use, propelling the link into the air at a high velocity. If the metal link strikes the user or a bystander, it can penetrate skin and bone, causing injury or death.
May 2, 2000Children's Products
CPSC, Firms Announce Recall of Jogging Strollers
Hazard: Strollers were shipped without straps attached to the frame to secure the seat. Unless the frame straps are attached, a child in the seat of the stroller can lean forward and fall out.
May 2, 2000Children's Products
CPSC, Firms Announce Recall of Jogging Strollers
Hazard: The stroller's front wheel connector can crack during use, causing the wheel to separate from the frame. A jogger could lose control of the stroller, or the stroller could suddenly collapse, resulting in injury to a child.
April 27, 2000Children's Products
CPSC, Healthtex Announce Recall of Baby Garments
Hazard: Snaps on these garments can detach, posing a choking hazard to babies.
April 24, 2000Electronics & Batteries
CPSC, Sta-Rite Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Battery Chargers
Hazard: The battery chargers can overheat and ignite, melting the charger housing and posing a fire hazard.
April 17, 2000Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
CPSC, Kmart Corp. Announce Recall of Children's Lamps
Hazard: The lamps can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
April 13, 2000Children's Products
CPSC, Graco Announce Recall of Infant Swings
Hazard: The restraint systems on the older swings consist of a waist belt only and a hinged or removable tray, which serves as a restraint. If parts are missing, the restraints are not used, or the tray pops off, infants can slip down into the seat and strangle or fall from the swing.
April 12, 2000Appliances
CPSC, Proctor-Silex Announce Recall of Toasters
Hazard: The heating elements in these toasters can remain on after the toast pops up. This poses a fire hazard.
April 11, 2000Appliances
CPSC, John Deere Consumer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Homelite® Handheld Power Blowers/Vacuums
Hazard: The fuel line location can cause it to contact the edge of the engine shroud, causing the line to prematurely wear. This can result in a gasoline leak, presenting a fire hazard and causing burn injuries to consumers.