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Product Recalls in 2001

245 recalls announced in 2001.

February 23, 2001Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
CPSC, By Us International Co. Ltd. Announce Expanded Recall of Bicycle Forks Installed on Mountain Bicycles
Hazard: The forks on these bicycles can break apart, causing riders to lose control and fall.
February 22, 2001Other
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 22, 2001Clothing & Accessories
CPSC, NIKE USA Inc. Announce Recall of Jordan Trunner Cross-Training Shoes
Hazard: The shoes have a thin metal strip on the outside of the heel that can protrude from the shoe and form a sharp edge that can cut consumers.
February 21, 2001Outdoor & Garden
CPSC, AmeriGas Propane L.P. Announce Another Recall of Propane Cylinders
Hazard: These cylinders could be overfilled, which can cause them to release flammable propane gas unexpectedly, posing a risk of fires and explosions.
February 21, 2001Other
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 21, 2001Children's Products
CPSC, Simmons Announce Recall to Repair Cribs
Hazard: Bracket hooks that are used to position the height of the mattress can break, causing the mattress to collapse. Babies can become trapped and suffocate when this happens.
February 21, 2001Clothing & Accessories
CPSC, IMT Accessories Announce Recall of BarbieTM Sunglasses
Hazard: The frames of the sunglasses can break, allowing the petroleum distillate and floating glitter to leak out. Petroleum distillates could be harmful to children's eyes and skin and could be fatal if ingested.
February 20, 2001Personal Care
CPSC, The Paper Magic Group Inc. Announce Recall of Christmas Candles
Hazard: The ceramic handle that extends over the top of the basket can become hot during use, posing a burn hazard, if touched.
February 15, 2001Appliances
CPSC, Controlled Energy Corporation Announce Recall of Water Heaters
Hazard: The heaters can produce dangerous levels of carbon monoxide in the exhaust gas, which can cause serious injuries and death.
February 15, 2001Personal Care
CPSC, Pebco Inc. Announce Recall of Hairdryers
Hazard: These hairdryers have undersized wiring, are not equipped with ground fault circuit interrupters to cut off electrical current in case of contact with water, and have loose electrical connections. The hairdryers pose an electrocution and fire hazard to consumers.
February 8, 2001Toys
CPSC and Chick-fil-A Inc. Announce Recall of "Planet Discovery" Kid's Meal Toy
Hazard: The suction cup on the toy can come off, presenting a choking hazard to young children.
February 8, 2001Toys
CPSC, Supreme Toys Announce Recall of Toy Vehicles
Hazard: Small parts can break off the toy vehicles, posing a choking hazard to young children.
February 7, 2001Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
CPSC, National Shooting Sports Foundation Announce Recall to Replace Project HomeSafe (Now Project ChildSafe) Gun Locks
Hazard: Under certain conditions, these locks can open without the use of a key. This can give unauthorized access to a firearm.
February 6, 2001Children's Products
CPSC, Pottery Barn Kids Announce Recall of Wooden Pull Toys
Hazard: Wooden pegs can come off of these pull toys, posing a choking hazard to young children.
February 5, 2001Lighting & Electrical
CPSC, Alene Candles Announce Recall of Christmas Candles
Hazard: These candles can burn with a high flame, presenting a fire hazard.
February 1, 2001Children's Products
CPSC, Carrier (Puerto Rico) Inc. Announce Recall of Air Conditioners Sold in Puerto Rico
Hazard: Condensation inside these air conditioning units can splash onto the control board, causing it to short circuit and start a fire.
February 1, 2001Other
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 29, 2001Children's Products
CPSC, Carter's® Announce Recall to Repair Infant Jumpsuits
Hazard: A ribbon that runs through the zipper pull tab can detach, resulting in a potential choking hazard.
January 29, 2001Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
CPSC, Seattle Bike Supply Announce Recall of Children's Bicycles
Hazard: Because the bikes' pedals are too low to the ground, they fail to meet federal bicycle standards. Children can lose control when a pedal strikes the ground, causing falls and injuries.
January 25, 2001Tools & Hardware
CPSC, DEWALT® Industrial Tool Co. Announce Recall to Repair 12-inch Miter Saws
Hazard: Bolts on the saws can loosen and the blade could detach, posing a risk of lacerations to consumers.
January 25, 2001Tools & Hardware
CPSC, Black and Decker Inc. Announce Recall to Repair 12-inch Miter Saws
Hazard: Bolts on the saws can loosen and the blade could detach, posing a risk of lacerations to consumers.
January 24, 2001Appliances
CPSC, Trane Company Announce Recall of Voyager Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
Hazard: One of the three internal flue gas tubes extending from the heat exchanger can separate from the heat exchanger. This could allow flue gases, including carbon monoxide, to enter the building airstream. This could result in serious injury or death to building occupants.
January 23, 2001Lighting & Electrical
Lamps Recalled by Environmental Lighting Concepts
Hazard: An electronic component inside the plug can overheat, presenting a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
January 23, 2001Other
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, 2001Other
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 22, 2001Toys
CPSC, Playskool Announce Recall to Replace Certain "Busy School Bus" Toys
Hazard: On certain units, the yellow "awning" piece above the bus' door can break loose, posing a choking hazard to young children.
January 18, 2001Appliances
CPSC Recommends Carbon Monoxide Alarm for Every Home
Hazard: Under certain conditions, fuel-burning appliances can produce deadly CO. However, with proper installation and maintenance, they are safe to use.
January 18, 2001Clothing & Accessories
CPSC, Trends Clothing Corp. Announce Recall of Girls' Sweatshirts
Hazard: These sweatshirts have hood drawstrings. Children can get entangled and strangle in the drawstrings that catch on objects, including playground equipment, fences and tree branches.
January 17, 2001Children's Products
CPSC and Designer Classics LLC Announce Recall of Children's Jeans and Overalls
Hazard: The small decorative metal appliques on the legs of the garments can come loose and separate, posing a choking hazard to young children.
January 13, 2001Outdoor & Garden
CPSC, Central Sprinkler Company Announce Voluntary Recall To Replace O-Ring Fire Sprinklers
Hazard: These sprinkler heads can corrode or minerals, salts and other contaminants in water can affect the rubber O-ring seals. These factors could cause the sprinkler heads not to activate in a fire.