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Product Recalls in 2003

216 recalls announced in 2003.

December 31, 2003Lighting & Electrical
CPSC, Mr. Christmas Inc. Announce Recall of Christmas Candleholders
Hazard: The candleholders do not allow for the safe burning of a candle, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.
December 29, 2003Toys
CPSC, Avon Products Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Jack-In-the-Box Toys
Hazard: A spring mechanism attached to the lid can break and detach from the toy, posing a choking hazard to young children.
December 24, 2003Lighting & Electrical
CPSC, Wal-Mart Expand Recall of Candles With Flammable Paint
Hazard: Paint on the exterior surface of the candles could potentially sustain flame posing a potential fire hazard.
December 23, 2003Appliances
CPSC, Deere & Company Announce Recall of Compact Utility Tractors
Hazard: An internal failure may occur within the Hydrostatic Transmission preventing the transmission from returning to neutral after the pedals are released. This can allow unexpected movement or cause the tractor to continue moving, creating a possible risk of injury to the operator or a bystander.
December 23, 2003Toys
CPSC, Family Dollar Services Inc. Announce Recall of Extension Cords
Hazard: Use of these extension cords could result in an electric shock or electrocution to consumers.
December 19, 2003Lighting & Electrical
CPSC, Crate and Barrel Announce Recall of Hanukkah Menorah
Hazard: The acrylic base of the Hanukkah menorah can ignite if the candles are allowed to burn completely, creating a fire hazard.
December 18, 2003Lighting & Electrical
CPSC, Guth Lighting Announce Recall of Lighting Fixtures
Hazard: The lamp can fall out of the lamp socket and strike somebody standing or walking beneath the light fixture, posing a laceration risk if the lamp breaks.
December 16, 2003Toys
CPSC, Emerson Tool Company Announce Recall of Wet/Dry Vacuums
Hazard: The exhaust blower ports on the wet/dry vacuums are large enough for a small child to reach inside and touch the spinning blower wheel. This poses a laceration hazard to small children.
December 15, 2003Other
CPSC, Hill-Rom Announce Recall of Rocking Chairs
Hazard: The chairs' support assembly can fail and cause the rocking chair to collapse, posing the risk of injury to the user.
December 12, 2003Sports & Recreation
CPSC, Arctic Cat Inc. Announce Recall of Snowmobiles
Hazard: The red plastic skis used on these 2003 model year snowmobiles could be damaged by UV light exposure. If during off-season storage, the snowmobile was stored with the skis exposed to sunlight, damage may have occurred. If UV damage has occurred, the ski may crack or break during use. If this occurs, it could lead to a loss of control, that could result in severe injury or death.
December 12, 2003Toys
CPSC, First & Main Inc. Announce Recall of Plush Toys
Hazard: The decorative gem stones on the toy's wings could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
December 12, 2003Clothing & Accessories
CPSC, Zutopia (a division of Wet Seal Inc.) Announce Recall of Girl's Loungewear
Hazard: The loungewear failed to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear posing a risk of serious burn injuries to children. The standard requires sleepwear, including loungewear, to be flame resistant and if the garment ignites, the flame must self-extinguish.
December 12, 2003Toys
CPSC, Schylling Associates Inc. Announce Recall of More "Jack-In-the-Box" Type Toys
Hazard: The bead on the crank of the toy can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
December 12, 2003Lighting & Electrical
CPSC, Wal-Mart Announce Recall of Candles Because of Flammable Paint
Hazard: Paint on the exterior surface of the candles could potentially sustain flame, posing a potential fire hazard.
December 10, 2003Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
CPSC, Specialized Announce Recall of Brake Rotors On Mountain Bikes
Hazard: During heavy braking, the brake tabs on the front forks could break off, possibly causing a loss of control and fall from the bicycle.
December 10, 2003Tools & Hardware
CPSC, S.K. Enterprises Announce Recall of Pressure Washers
Hazard: Overheating, posing a potential for fire and personal injury.
December 9, 2003Lighting & Electrical
CPSC, Coldwater Creek and Cape Craftsman Announce Recalls of Candleholders
Hazard: Flames from the tealight candle can ignite the candleholder, posing a fire and burn hazard.
December 9, 2003Sports & Recreation
CPSC, Firms Announce Recall of Infinity and Lifestyle Spas
Hazard: The motor capacitor, which is a component of the circulating pump, can overheat. This poses a fire hazard.
December 4, 2003Lighting & Electrical
CPSC, Home Interiors & Gifts, Inc. Announce Recall of Snow Play Candleholder
Hazard: Flames from the votive candle can set fire to the rope linking three "sledding" snowmen.
December 3, 2003Sports & Recreation
CPSC, Club Car Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Hunting Vehicles
Hazard: The steering connections on the front suspension rack can come loose, posing a risk of the operator losing control of the vehicle.
December 2, 2003Clothing & Accessories
CPSC, LTD Commodities Announce Recall of Fleece Pants with Long Waist Drawstring on Jacket
Hazard: Waist drawstring on jacket is longer than 3 inches when the waist is expanded to its fullest width, and there are toggles and knots at the end of the un-tacked drawstring. This can cause the drawstring to catch on protrusions (such as bus doors or handles), potentially causing injury or death if the person is dragged by the vehicle.
December 2, 2003Clothing & Accessories
CPSC, abcDistributing Announce Recall of Fleece Pants with Long Waist Drawstring on Jacket
Hazard: Waist drawstring on jacket is longer than 3 inches when the waist is expanded to its fullest width, and there are toggles and knots at the end of the un-tacked drawstring. This can cause the drawstring to catch on protrusions (such as bus doors or handles), potentially causing injury or death if the person is dragged by the vehicle.
December 2, 2003Clothing & Accessories
CPSC, Lakeside Collection Announce Recall of Fleece Pant Sets with Long Waist Drawstring on Jacket
Hazard: Waist drawstring on jacket is longer than 3 inches when the waist is expanded to its fullest width, and there are toggles and knots at the end of the un-tacked drawstring. This can cause the drawstring to catch on protrusions (such as bus doors or handles), potentially causing injury or death if the person is dragged by the vehicle.
December 2, 2003Lighting & Electrical
CPSC, SCI Promotion Group LLC and Scripto-Tokai Corp. Announce Recall of Mini-Flashlights
Hazard: The mini-flashlight's battery compartment can overheat, presenting a possible burn hazard to consumers.
December 2, 2003Appliances
CPSC, Barnett of the Caribbean Announce Recall of Showerhead Hot Water Heaters
Hazard: The showerhead hot water heaters are attached to the shower's water supply piping and connected to a household's electrical supply source when central hot water is not available. Undersized wiring prevents this unit from being suitable in wet locations, the rotary switch is not waterproof and the installation instructions fail to recommend an electrical junction box, but instead recommend tape. Another hazard is the plastic enclosure, which poses an electrocution and fire hazard.
December 2, 2003Other
CPSC, Bachtold Brothers Inc. Announce Recall of Brush Cutters
Hazard: The operator can come in contact with the rotating blade, even when disengaged, by pulling on the front of the mower deck while the engine is running, posing a serious injury hazard to consumers.
November 26, 2003Toys
CPSC, American Greetings Corp. Announce Recall of Cloth Santa Decorations Sold at Wal-Mart
Hazard: The beaded nose on the cloth Santa decoration could detach, posing an aspiration hazard to young children.
November 26, 2003Other
CPSC, American Greetings Corp. Announce Recall of Zipper Pulls
Hazard: The product could separate and detach from the zipper, posing a choking hazard to young children.
November 26, 2003Other
CPSC, American Greetings Corp. Announce Recall of Crazy Bounce Balls
Hazard: The balls could break apart, posing a choking hazard to young children.
November 24, 2003Children's Products
CPSC, The May Department Stores Co. Announce Recall of Girls' Hooded Fleece Jackets
Hazard: The zipper pull could detach from these jackets, posing a possible choking hazard to young children.