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Product Recalls in 2006

319 recalls announced in 2006.

March 3, 2006Sports & Recreation
Snowboard Bindings Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: The snowboard binding's plastic base can break during use, posing a risk that snowboarders can fall and suffer a serious injury.
March 2, 2006Toys
Children's Toy Jewelry Recalled Due to Aspiration Hazard
Hazard: The recalled jewelry could break, releasing small beads that pose an aspiration hazard to young children.
March 2, 2006Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
Go-Karts Recalled for Repair Due to Loss of Control Hazard
Hazard: The throttle that controls the go-kart engine can fail and not return the vehicle to idle speed, posing a loss of control hazard to the driver.
March 1, 2006Children's Products
Infant Seats for Shopping Carts Recalled, Chalky Residue Could Cause Skin Irritation
Hazard: These seats can have a white chalky powder or residue on their surface. It is the UV Absorber that has separated from the seat due to a molding defect that affected some seats produced in one or more molding runs. This could cause skin irritation to children who come into contact with the residue.
March 1, 2006Lighting & Electrical
Big Lots Stores Inc. Recalls Tea Light Candles for Fire Hazard
Hazard: The recalled candles can burn with a high flame and melt the plastic holders. This poses a fire and a burn hazard to consumers.
March 1, 2006Lighting & Electrical
The Little Tikes Co. Recalls Animal-Shaped Flashlights Containing Lead Paint Sold at Target
Hazard: The light green paint on the dinosaur-shaped flashlight and the brown paint on the dog-shaped flashlight could contain excess levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
February 28, 2006Toys
Toy Mobile Phones Recalled for Choking Hazard
Hazard: The toy phone's yellow antenna can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.
February 28, 2006Personal Care
Unilever Recalls Dove Facial Cleansing Massager after Nine Reports of Minor Injuries
Hazard: The cleansing pillows on this device can loosen or dislodge during use and then the SkinVitalizer can cause minor scratches to the skin.
February 24, 2006Electronics & Batteries
Remote Control Flying Saucers Sold by QVC Recalled for Fire Hazard
Hazard: The battery charger cord sold with these flying saucers can overcharge and cause the toy to overheat, posing a risk of fire.
February 24, 2006Clothing & Accessories
Next Marketing Inc. Recalls Youth Hooded Fleece with Drawstring for Strangulation Hazard
Hazard: The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
February 23, 2006Clothing & Accessories
CPSC, Victoria's Secret Direct Announce Recall of Silk Kimono Tops
Hazard: The kimono tops are made of fabric that fails to meet mandatory standards of fabric flammability, in violation of the federal Flammable Fabrics Act. The sheer outer shell fabric of the kimono top can readily ignite and present a risk of burn injuries.
February 23, 2006Other
Chicken Limbo Party Games Recalled After 23 Reports of Injuries
Hazard: The game's two side poles do not fit into their bases properly, making the game unstable. This can cause the game to completely fall apart if touched, hitting children playing the game as well as bystanders.
February 23, 2006Outdoor & Garden
Barbeques Galore Inc. Recalls Gas Grills Posing Risk of Gas Leaks, Fires
Hazard: The grills have faulty regulators that can release too much gas to the burner causing an excessive burner flame. This also poses a risk of gas leaks, fires and explosions if an ignition source is present.
February 23, 2006Clothing & Accessories
Metal Charms Recalled for Lead Poisoning Hazard to Children
Hazard: The recalled charms contain high levels of lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children.
February 17, 2006Electronics & Batteries
Polycom Inc. Recalls Conference Phone Batteries for Fire Hazard
Hazard: These batteries can overheat, which could pose a fire or burn hazard.
February 16, 2006Other
CPSC, abc distributing, LLC. Announce Recall of Pilates Balls
Hazard: The plastic black clips at the end of the rubber tubing can come apart when in use. In addition, the grommet used to hold the black rubber tubing could separate from the nylon webbing. Consumers using the pilates balls could fall and be hit by pieces that separate.
February 15, 2006Sports & Recreation
Paintball Markers Recalled for Ejecting CO2 Cartridges, Hits Users
Hazard: The carbon dioxide (CO2) cartridges can be forcibly ejected out the back of the paintball marker and break the plastic screw-on cap. This poses a serious risk of injury to the paintball marker's operator, who can be hit forcefully by the CO2 cartridges or the plastic screw-on cap. Overtightening the screw-on cap after the cartridges are pierced can result in a serious impact injury.
February 15, 2006Appliances
Espresso Makers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The electrical connectors in the espresso machine can erode, posing a fire hazard.
February 15, 2006Clothing & Accessories
Black Dog Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
Hazard: The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
February 8, 2006Appliances
Lasko Recalls Box and Pivoting Floor Fans Posing Fire Hazard
Hazard: An electrical failure in the motor can pose a fire hazard to consumers.
February 7, 2006Appliances
CPSC, SFC America Announce Recall to Repair Fire Extinguishers
Hazard: The fire extinguishers can fail to discharge properly when the trigger is activated, which puts consumers at risk of fire-related injuries.
February 7, 2006Other
CPSC, VSM Sewing Inc. Announce Recall of Sewing Machines
Hazard: Electrical arcing can occur in the machine's power supply, posing a risk of fire.
February 2, 2006Other
CPSC, Four Seasons and Cardinal IG Co. Announce Recall to Repair Sunroom Roof Glass
Hazard: Sunlight reflecting off certain sunroom roof glass and skylights onto adjacent cedar shingles or cedar shakes could pose a fire hazard.
February 1, 2006Appliances
CPSC, Weil-McLain Company Announce Recall of Boilers
Hazard: The blower assembly is not properly sealed. Gas can leak during operation and accumulate. If an ignition source is present, a fire or explosion could occur.
February 1, 2006Outdoor & Garden
DESA Heating Products Recalls Portable Propane Convection Heaters
Hazard: The burners on these heaters can "flashback", which is when fire burns inside the burner tube rather than out the end. This can cause the lower portion of the burner tube to get hot enough to ignite combustible material under the heater.
February 1, 2006Children's Products
Ace Han Baby Walkers Recalled Due to Stairway Fall Hazard
Hazard: The walkers can fit through a standard doorway and are not designed to stop at the edge of a step. Babies using these walkers can be seriously injured or killed.
February 1, 2006Children's Products
Bike Pro Inc. Reannounces Baby Walker Recall Due to Stairway Fall Hazard
Hazard: The walkers can fit through a standard doorway and are not designed to stop at the edge of a step. Babies using these walkers can be seriously injured or killed.
February 1, 2006Children's Products
SunTome Reannounces Baby Walker Recall due to Stairway Fall Hazard
Hazard: The walkers can fit through a standard doorway and are not designed to stop at the edge of a step. Babies using these walkers can be seriously injured or killed.
January 26, 2006Clothing & Accessories
Steve & Barry's University Recalls Children's Outerwear with Drawstring Strangulation Hazard
Hazard: The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
January 26, 2006Other
Fire Hazard with Oscillating Heater Sold in Wal-Mart Prompts Recall
Hazard: The wires inside the oscillating heater can short circuit and spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers.