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Product Recalls in 2002

256 recalls announced in 2002.

December 26, 2002Toys
CPSC, Kmart Corp. Announce Recall of Wooden Toy Vehicles
Hazard: These products may be given to children as toys. The wheels on the wooden toys may break off into small parts, which may pose a choking hazard to young children.
December 26, 2002Other
CPSC, Brooklyn Lollipop Announce Recall of Electric Fans
Hazard: These electric fans have undersized wiring, use a power plug that is not polarized, have an improperly sized grill, and overheat, all of which could cause electrocution, electric shock, fire, and finger entrapment hazards to consumers.
December 26, 2002Appliances
CPSC, Century Tool and Manufacturing Announce Recall of Camping Stoves
Hazard: The burner assembly in the stoves can restrict the flow of gas, which can cause a leak. The leaking gas can ignite and weaken the hose, causing it to separate from the stove and pose a fire hazard to consumers.
December 26, 2002Other
CPSC, Madrigal Announce Recall of Subwoofers
Hazard: A screw inside of the subwoofer can cause a high voltage short, which could cause a severe injury to consumers, through an electric shock.
December 24, 2002Lighting & Electrical
CPSC, Atico International Announce Recall of Christmas Candles
Hazard: The wick is not properly set inside the tealight, which may cause the plastic holder to melt and pose a fire hazard to consumers.
December 23, 2002Other
CPSC, Elkton Sparkler Announce Recall of Bamboo-Stick Sparklers
Hazard: The sparklers' bamboo-stick handles can catch fire, burn and disintegrate and emit burning fragments during use. The sparklers present a fire hazard and a risk of burn injury.
December 23, 2002Children's Products
CPSC, Lovee Doll & Toy Co., Inc. Announce Recall of Talking Dolls
Hazard: Buttons on the dolls' outfit could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
December 23, 2002Clothing & Accessories
CPSC, Kohl's Department Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Fleece Pant Sets
Hazard: Small pieces of fabric at the end of the sleeves, along the hem and on the pockets of the tops can be torn off easily, posing a choking hazard.
December 20, 2002Other
CPSC, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® Announce Recall of Motion Lamps
Hazard: Wires near the light's socket can become exposed, posing a risk of electric shock or electrocution to consumers.
December 20, 2002Toys
CPSC, Zutano Inc. Announce Recall of Stuffed Bunny Toys
Hazard: The buttons on the front of the bunny's jacket can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
December 20, 2002Children's Products
CPSC, Wear Me Apparel Corp. Announce Recall of Infant Girls' Garments
Hazard: The paint on the "smiley face" zipper-pull attached to the sweat jacket of these garments contains lead. Young children could ingest lead from the zipper-pull, presenting a lead poisoning hazard.
December 19, 2002Other
CPSC, Philips Announce Recall 3-in-1 Waffle Maker/Sandwich Maker/Grill
Hazard: The hinges of the sandwich plate can contact an internal wire, creating a risk of shock or electrocution.
December 19, 2002Lighting & Electrical
CPSC, Montrose Wholesale Candies & Sundries Inc. Announce Recall of Illegally Imported 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.
December 19, 2002Tools & Hardware
CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws
Hazard: The lower blade guard of the saw can become jammed, which can result in the consumer coming in contact with the blade and suffering a serious injury.
December 19, 2002Other
CPSC, Milwaukee Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Electric Grinders
Hazard: The grinder's switch can stick in the "on" position, which could pose an injury hazard to consumers.
December 13, 2002Outdoor & Garden
CPSC, The Lakeside Collection Announce Recall of Kid's Tent Set
Hazard: The tip of the wire that forms the frame for the connecting tunnel can become exposed, resulting in possible lacerations.
December 11, 2002Lighting & Electrical
CPSC, Home Interiors and Gifts Announce Recall of Tea Lights
Hazard: Flames from the tea lights can flare, and the excessive heat can cause the plastic holders to melt, posing a fire hazard.
December 11, 2002Other
CPSC and S.I.T. Announce Recall of Plastic Stack Chairs
Hazard: The chairs can collapse during use, causing the consumer to suffer injuries from falls.
December 3, 2002Outdoor & Garden
CPSC, LTD Commodities, Inc. Announce Recall of Kid's Tent Set
Hazard: The tip of the wire that forms the frame for the connecting tunnel can become exposed, resulting in possible lacerations.
December 3, 2002Sports & Recreation
CPSC, Oceanic USA Announce Recall of Scuba Regulators
Hazard: Extreme vibration can occur within these CDX regulators, which can cause an air leakage underwater. Divers could run out of air and drown.
November 27, 2002Tools & Hardware
CPSC, Tecumseh Products Co. Announce Recall of Power Equipment Engines
Hazard: A misrouted fuel line in the engine can become damaged, allowing gasoline to leak out, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
November 27, 2002Children's Products
CPSC, Good Lad Apparel Announce Recall of Infant Girls' Garment and Shoes
Hazard: Small decorative items on the garments can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
November 25, 2002Outdoor & Garden
CPSC, abc Distributing, Inc. Announce Recall of Kid's Tent Set
Hazard: The tip of the wire that forms the frame for the connecting tunnel can become exposed, resulting in possible laceration injuries.
November 25, 2002Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
CPSC, Honda Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Hazard: Vehicle Accident
November 25, 2002Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
CPSC, Cannondale Corp. Announce Recall of ATVs
Hazard: The front shocks can break apart internally while riding. If this happens, the shock halves can separate, causing the ATV suspension to fail. The operator can lose control of the ATV, possibly resulting in injury or death.
November 21, 2002Children's Products
CPSC, Kolcraft Announce Recall of Toy Attachments on Baby Walkers
Hazard: The flower toys on the baby walker's tray can detach from the stems, exposing sharp edges and posing a laceration hazard to young children.
November 21, 2002Children's Products
CPSC, Baby Trend Announce Recall to Repair Infant Swings Sold at Toys R Us
Hazard: A screw on the swing's support arm can loosen or detach, causing the seat to separate and drop to one side. This presents a fall hazard to infants.
November 21, 2002Toys
CPSC, Disney Store Announce Recall of Monsters, Inc. Character Plush Dolls
Hazard: The Boo doll's hair has ponytail holders that could detach, posing a choking hazard for young children.
November 20, 2002Lighting & Electrical
CPSC, Meijer Announce Recall of Three-Tier Tealight Candleholder
Hazard: The middle candleholder is mounted directly below the top candleholder, which can cause the top candle to overheat and flare. This poses a fire hazard, which can result in a burn injury or property damage.
November 19, 2002Electronics & Batteries
CPSC, Evercel Announce Recall of Nickel Zinc Battery Chargers
Hazard: Internal electrical components of the battery chargers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.