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November 24, 2003Toys
CPSC, Toys "R" Us, Inc. Announce Recall of Solid-colored and Multi-colored Sidewalk Chalk
Hazard: The multi-colored and solid-colored sidewalk chalk contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.
November 24, 2003Children's Products
CPSC, Meijer Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Jackets
Hazard: These jackets have hood drawstrings. Children can get entangled and strangled in the drawstrings that catch on objects, including playground equipment, fences and tree branches.
November 21, 2003Furniture
CPSC, Merit Furniture Distributors Announce Recall of Bunk Beds
Hazard: The bunk beds have openings between the guardrails and in the end structures that are too large. A child's body could slide between the openings and could become trapped by the head, posing a serious strangulation hazard.
November 20, 2003Electronics & Batteries
CPSC, Planet 3 Announce Recall of Television Stands Sold at Circuit City
Hazard: The television stand can tip over when a television is placed on it, possibly causing injuries to nearby consumers or death to young children.
November 18, 2003Toys
CPSC, Schylling Associates Inc. Announce Recall of Jack-In-the-Box-Type Toys
Hazard: The red bead on the crank of the toy can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
November 18, 2003Other
CPSC, SecureAlert Announce Recall of Safety and Security Phones
Hazard: Using the test button can result in the battery being drained without the user's knowledge. Without battery power, the phone is unable to call for assistance in an emergency.
November 18, 2003Other
CPSC, Cub Cadet Corp. Announce Recall of Compact Tractors
Hazard: The tractor's high/low shift lever could pop out of gear into neutral during operation on steep slopes with attachments, such as a back-hoe or front-end loader installed. This could result in the machine "free-wheeling" until the brake is applied or the transmission is re- engaged, posing a risk of the operator losing control of the tractor.
November 18, 2003Appliances
CPSC, Deere & Company Announce Recall of Gator Utility Vehicles
Hazard: Improper crimping of the brake cables could lead to reduced braking capacity and, in some cases, to failure of the foot pedal brake.
November 13, 2003Personal Care
CPSC, Polardreams International Ltd. Announce Recall of Candle Gift Sets
Hazard: The candle gift set can exhibit a larger-than-normal flame height as the tealight candle burns to the end, posing a potential fire hazard.
November 13, 2003Other
CPSC, Target Corporation Announce Recall of Multicolored Sidewalk Chalk
Hazard: The multicolored sidewalk chalk contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children. The Wisconsin Department of Health tested the chalk and identified the lead in the chalk.
November 13, 2003Toys
CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall of Scooters and Mini Bikes
Hazard: The motor control circuits can malfunction, causing the scooters and mini bikes to continue to run after the power or throttle button is released, posing a risk of injury to children.
November 12, 2003Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
CPSC, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of ATVs
Hazard: Damage to the fuel tank grommet can cause a fuel leak, posing a serious fire hazard to consumers.
November 7, 2003Children's Products
CPSC, Advantage Publishers Group Announce Recall of Children's Activity Books
Hazard: The hub of the pink dial embedded in the inside back cover can come off during use in some of these books, posing a choking hazard to young children.
November 6, 2003Toys
CPSC, BRIO® Corp. Announce Recall of Toy Drums
Hazard: The three rubber feet, which are screwed into the bottom of the drum, could be removed in some cases, posing a choking hazard to young children.
November 6, 2003Appliances
CPSC, The Metal Ware Corp. Announce Recall of Deep Fryer Covers
Hazard: The mesh filter in the cover of the deep fryer can allow moisture to build in the oil reservoir, causing the oil reservoir to boil over during or shortly after use. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.
October 30, 2003Other
CPSC, Notifier Announce Recall for Fire Alarm Panels
Hazard: The AEU can enter a "sleep" mode, where it does not communicate with the system. When this occurs, audible evacuation signals associated with the failed AEU will not operate and building occupants may not be warned of an emergency.
October 30, 2003Other
CPSC, Fire Control Instruments Announce Recall for Audio Evacuation Units
Hazard: The AEU can enter a "sleep" mode, where it does not communicate with the system. When this occurs, audible evacuation signals associated with the failed AEU will not operate and building occupants may not be warned of an emergency.
October 30, 2003Lighting & Electrical
CPSC, Walgreen Co. Announce Recall of Pumpkin Tealight Candleholders
Hazard: The beads on the candleholders can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
October 30, 2003Lighting & Electrical
CPSC, Michaels Stores, Inc. Announce Recall of Halloween Candleholders
Hazard: Because of the lack of ventilation in these ceramic candleholders, the tealights can flare up, posing a risk of burns to consumers.
October 29, 2003Other
CPSC, Russound Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Audio Video Controller/Amplifiers
Hazard: The Controller/Amplifiers can short circuit and overheat, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
October 29, 2003Other
CPSC, Style Asia Inc. Announce Recall of Cigarette Lighters
Hazard: The cigarette lighters do not have qualified child resistant mechanisms and pose a fire hazard to children.
October 29, 2003Other
CPSC, The Sarut Group d/b/a City Limit Announce Recall of Fish-Shaped Cigarette Lighters
Hazard: The lighters lack the required child resistant mechanisms and can expose children to fire hazards.
October 29, 2003Toys
CPSC, Neurosmith Announce Recall of Children's Plush Toys
Hazard: Any of the four plastic button covers can detach, posing a small parts choking hazard to young children.
October 29, 2003Personal Care
CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers
Hazard: The fuel cap on the hedge trimmer can leak, posing a fire and burn hazard.
October 24, 2003Personal Care
CPSC, Wahl Clipper Corp. Announce Recall of Curling Irons
Hazard: The electrical insulation in the curling irons may break down, resulting in a possible electric shock and injury to the user.
October 23, 2003Lighting & Electrical
CPSC, Pier 1 Imports Announce Recall of Footed Glass Floater Bowl Candleholder
Hazard: The base of the Footed Glass Floater Bowl candleholder can unexpectedly fall off and cause the glass bowl or base to break, and the broken glass can cause cuts.
October 22, 2003Outdoor & Garden
CPSC, Husqvarna Forest and Garden Co. Announce Recall to Repair Lawn Mowers
Hazard: A loose blade bolt could cause the blade to come loose or the blade adapter to crack, resulting in the blade falling off. Should this condition occur, the operator or a bystander could be injured.
October 21, 2003Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
CPSC, Koyker Manufacturing Announce Recall of Utility Vehicles
Hazard: Brass gear in the steering sector can break, causing consumers to lose steering capabilities.
October 16, 2003Kitchen & Dining
CPSC, HSN LP and Innova, Inc. Announce Expansion of the Recall of Ultrex Thermal/Double Wall Pans
Hazard: The non-stick part of the pan can separate forcefully and be propelled when the pan is preheated, used on high heat, or used for frying, deep-frying or braising. This can pose a serious burn hazard from hot oil or food contents spilling onto consumers.
October 15, 2003Other
CPSC, Buck Knives Inc. Announce Recall of Pocket Knives
Hazard: The black plastic handles of the pocket knives can crack, posing a risk of injury from the blade.