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July 6, 2004Other
CPSC, Euroflex Americas Inc., and QVC Announce Recall of Steam Cleaners
Hazard: Some of the attachments are missing an "O" ring in the handle, allowing hot steam and water to escape, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
July 6, 2004Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
CPSC, Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Announce Recall of Ratchet Winch Kits, Sold as Accessory for Snowmobiles
Hazard: When the ratchet winch, or hook, is under tension, it can detach and be projected, posing a risk of serious injury or death to user or bystander.
July 6, 2004Other
CPSC, Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc. Announce Recall of Tree Stands
Hazard: If the strap mounting bracket loosens or rotates, the strap hook can release, causing the tree stand to detach from the tree. If this occurs, the consumer could fall to the ground.
July 1, 2004Electronics & Batteries
CPSC, Dell Inc. Announce Recall of Power Adapters for Notebook Computers
Hazard: Using power cords not intended for these adapters can pose a shock hazard.
June 29, 2004Personal Care
CPSC, Echo Inc. Announce Recall of Gas-Powered Hand Tools
Hazard: The fuel lines on these tools can develop an "alligator surface" appearance, which could develop into a condition that will allow leakage of gasoline and fuel vapor, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
June 25, 2004Outdoor & Garden
CPSC, American Promotional Events Inc. Announce Recall of Fireworks
Hazard: These fireworks could have a defective fuse that can fail to ignite the device. Consumers who attempt to re-light the fuse could suffer serious injury. CPSC advises consumers never to re-light any fireworks that do not ignite after the first attempt.
June 24, 2004Electronics & Batteries
CPSC, Verizon Wireless Announce Recall of Counterfeit Cell Phone Batteries
Hazard: Some LG-branded TM-510 batteries may be counterfeit and susceptible to overcharging, especially if used with a non-LG charger. LG Infocomm U.S.A. Inc. states that these are counterfeit LG-branded batteries, which do not contain a safety device in the circuitry, to prevent overcharging. In turn, the counterfeit batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to users.
June 23, 2004Tools & Hardware
CPSC, Ames True Temper Re-Announce Recall of Wheelbarrows - Company Offering Gardening Tool Gift to Consumers with Repair
Hazard: The plastic wheel assemblies on these wheelbarrows can break when the tires are being inflated. This can result in plastic pieces exploding from the rims of the wheels, possibly hitting nearby consumers and causing lacerations and other injuries.
June 23, 2004Children's Products
CPSC, Dorel Juvenile Group USA Announce Recall to Inspect and Replace COSCO® "Rock 'N Roller" Baby Strollers
Hazard: If the stop pins are bent or missing or the seat is not fully attached, the seat can partially detach from the frame during use and the infant occupant can be injured in a fall.
June 22, 2004Children's Products
CPSC, Lakeshore Learning Materials Announce Recall of Doll Sets
Hazard: The head and boot of the dolls can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
June 22, 2004Children's Products
CPSC, Kmart Corp. Announce Recall of Girls' Rompers
Hazard: The crocheted cherry-shape tassels and plastic buttons may pull off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
June 22, 2004Sports & Recreation
CPSC, Samara Brothers Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Swimsuit Cover-ups
Hazard: The zipper-pull on the cover-up can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
June 17, 2004Children's Products
CPSC, GapKids Announce Recall of Girls' Straw Cowboy Hats
Hazard: The straw hat is constructed using a thin wire within a seam. The tip of the wire can break free from the seam, posing a laceration hazard.
June 16, 2004Appliances
CPSC, Huffy Bicycle Company Announce Recall of "Cranbrook" Bicycles Sold at Wal-Mart
Hazard: The handlebar could unexpectedly loosen, causing the rider to lose control of bicycle.
June 16, 2004Children's Products
CPSC, Carrier Commercial Refrigeration, Inc. Announce Recall of Grocery Frozen Food Case Heaters
Hazard: Moisture building up pressure inside the defrost heater can cause it to forcefully eject from the frozen food case, possibly injuring bystanders.
June 16, 2004Electronics & Batteries
CPSC, Linn Inc. Announce Recall of Power Amplifiers for Sound Systems
Hazard: The amplifier's capacitors can overheat, blow a fuse, and damage the products to which they are connected, presenting a fire hazard.
June 15, 2004Electronics & Batteries
CPSC, Basler Electric Co. and Lutron Electronics Announce Recall of Power Supply Units
Hazard: The power supply, if overloaded, can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
June 15, 2004Electronics & Batteries
CPSC, Associated Electrics Inc. Announce Recall of Battery Chargers for Radio Control Race Cars
Hazard: A defective fuse and program error in the charger can cause the battery packs being charged to overheat and explode, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers.
June 15, 2004Appliances
CPSC, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Announce Recall of Slow Cookers
Hazard: The heating element can drop to the bottom of the slow cooker and melt through the plastic outer shell, posing a burn hazard to users.
June 15, 2004Other
CPSC, The Land of Nod® Announce Recall of Children's Wooden Chairs
Hazard: The leg supports can crack, causing the chair to collapse. Children sitting in these chairs can fall.
June 14, 2004Other
CPSC, Allen Organ Company Announce Recall of Wooden Organ Bench
Hazard: The wooden bench may collapse because not enough glue was used during assembly.
June 10, 2004Other
CPSC, SMC and Home Depot Announce Recall of Oscillating Fans
Hazard: The electric power cord can be damaged by the oscillation motion of the fan. The damage to the cord can result in a short circuit and possible ignition of the plastic case, posing a fire hazard.
June 9, 2004Toys
CPSC, Far East Brokers and Consultants Inc. Announce Recall of Kiddie Car Cruisers Sold Exclusively at Big Y Stores
Hazard: The Kiddie Car Cruiser can continue to run when the accelerator is no longer depressed, which could result in the rider losing control of the car.
June 9, 2004Outdoor & Garden
CPSC, First Samco Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Gun Holsters
Hazard: A plastic or leather strap on the gun holster can catch the trigger of the gun when inserted into the holster, causing the gun to unintentionally discharge, posing an injury hazard to the user.
June 8, 2004Appliances
CPSC, Dynamic Cooking Systems Announce Recall of Self-Cleaning Wall Ovens
Hazard: When the oven is in the self-cleaning mode, the oven's exterior door temperature exceeds the allowable surface temperature limits under the industry voluntary standard for household electric ranges. Sustained contact with the door during self-cleaning mode could cause burns.
June 8, 2004Clothing & Accessories
CPSC, Old Navy Announce Recall of Children's Zippered Outerwear
Hazard: The plastic zipper pull can detach from the zipper, posing a choking hazard to young children.
June 8, 2004Lighting & Electrical
CPSC, Targus Announce Recall of International Plug Adapters
Hazard: The adapters may have an electrical wiring problem, posing a shock and fire hazard to consumers.
June 4, 2004Sports & Recreation
CPSC, Sportcraft Announce Recall of Tredex Treadmills
Hazard: The treadmill's circuitry can overheat, causing it to unexpectedly accelerate during use. When this happens, the user can fall.
June 3, 2004Children's Products
CPSC, Electrolux Home Products Announce Recall of Air Conditioning/Heating Units
Hazard: The heating coil in the units can be damaged during assembly, causing an electrical short and overheating, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.
June 3, 2004Personal Care
CPSC, Marukyo USA Announce Recall of Hair Dryers
Hazard: These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device, to prevent electrocution, if the hair dryer falls into water.