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May 10, 2001Other
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, 2001Appliances
CPSC, Drinkmaker of Sweden AB Announce Recall of Home Soda Machines
Hazard: Components inside the soda machine can break apart, posing a serious risk of lacerations to consumers, who can be struck by shrapnel.
May 10, 2001Tools & Hardware
CPSC, Power Tool Manufacturers Announce Recall of Electric Drills
Hazard: The switches on these power tools, which were manufactured by Eaton Corp., of Cleveland, Ohio, can stick. The drills can continue to operate after the trigger is released, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
May 10, 2001Other
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, 2001Other
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, 2001Other
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, 2001Appliances
CPSC, Vermont Castings, Majestic Products Announce Recall of Space Heaters
Hazard: Overheating inside the space heaters can cause the exterior to become extremely hot, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
May 9, 2001Other
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.
May 3, 2001Toys
CPSC, Dynacraft Announce Recall of Mountain Bicycles Sold at Toys R Us
Hazard: The pedals on these bicycles can loosen and fall off while riding, resulting in serious injury to the rider.
May 3, 2001Sports & Recreation
CPSC, Sheico PKS Inc. Announce Recall of Scuba Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs)
Hazard: The overpressure valve can stick in the open position, presenting a drowning hazard to divers.
May 3, 2001Electronics & Batteries
CPSC, Dell Computer Corp. Announce Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries
Hazard: These batteries can overcharge, causing them to become very hot, release smoke, and possibly catch fire.
May 2, 2001Outdoor & Garden
CPSC, Harbor Freight Tools Announce Recall Propane Torches
Hazard: The hose that comes with the propane torch can crack or burst, presenting a fire and explosion hazard.
May 2, 2001Fire & Safety
CPSC, Tools Exchange Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Cigarette Lighters
Hazard: The lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children could ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards.
May 1, 2001Children's Products
CPSC, NHTSA, Evenflo Announce Recall to Repair Evenflo® Joyride® Car Seats/Carriers
Hazard: When the seat is used as an infant carrier, the handle can unexpectedly release, causing the seat to flip forward. When this happens, an infant inside the carrier can fall to the ground and suffer serious injuries.
April 30, 2001Other
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 26, 2001Toys
CPSC, Creative Consumer Concepts Inc. and Whataburger Inc. Announce Recall of Kid's Meal Toys
Hazard: The clear plastic lens covers on these compass toys can come off and pose a choking hazard to young children.
April 24, 2001Other
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, 2001Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
CPSC, Dynacraft Announce Recall of Boys' Mountain Bicycles Sold at Wal-Mart
Hazard: The front-suspension forks on these bicycles can break during use, resulting in serious injury.
April 24, 2001Other
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 24, 2001Clothing & Accessories
Backpack Blowers Recalled by Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA
Hazard: The engine exhaust can emit flames, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
April 19, 2001Appliances
CPSC, LG Electronics Inc. Announce Recall of Goldstar, General Electric, and Sears Kenmore Dehumidifiers
Hazard: These dehumidifiers have an internal electrical connection that can overheat, presenting a potential fire hazard to consumers.
April 19, 2001Other
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 18, 2001Lighting & Electrical
CPSC, Firms Announce Recall of On/Off Switches for Rope and Cable Lights
Hazard: If the rope lights are plugged in, even if the lights are not lit, the recalled switch on the power cord could allow the rope lights to remain energized. This poses a potential electric shock hazard to consumers.
April 18, 2001Lighting & Electrical
CPSC, Firms Announce Recall of On/Off Switches for Rope and Cable Lights
Hazard: If the cable lights are plugged in, even if the lights are not lit, the recalled switch on the power cord could allow the cable lights to remain energized. This poses a potential electric shock hazard to consumers.
April 18, 2001Sports & Recreation
CPSC, Atomic Aquatics Announce Recall of Scuba Regulators
Hazard: The regulator's first stage spring can break, causing restricted airflow, posing a drowning hazard to consumers.
April 17, 2001Lighting & Electrical
CPSC, Gladstrong Investments USA Announce Recall of Disposable Lighters
Hazard: The lighters' child-resistant mechanisms are frequently ineffective. Young children are able to operate the lighters, posing a fire hazard.
April 13, 2001Lighting & Electrical
CPSC, Lithonia Lighting Announce Recall of Emergency Lights
Hazard: The emergency lights have an internal electrical component that could overheat when connected to 277-volt electrical systems and melt the lighting enclosure, posing a fire hazard.
April 12, 2001Other
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, 2001Other
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, 2001Other
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.