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Product Recalls in 2006

319 recalls announced in 2006.

June 8, 2006Other
Petters Consumer Brands, LLC Recalls Sunbeam Gas Ranges after Two Incidents of Scorched Floors
Hazard: These ranges lack an adequate heat shield, and can cause scorching of certain flooring materials directly under the appliance.
June 7, 2006Other
Etón Portable Radios Recalled, Batteries Pose Fire Hazard
Hazard: The battery in this radio can overheat and possibly rupture when using the AC adapter, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
June 7, 2006Sports & Recreation
Fitness Quest Gazelle Freestyle Crosstrainers and Crosstrainer Pro Gliders Recalled for Fall Hazard
Hazard: The resistance pistons on the glider can come off during exercise. If this happens, a person using the glider can fall off the exercise machine.
June 7, 2006Sports & Recreation
Endurance Treadmills Recalled for Unexpected Speed Changes Posing Fall Hazard
Hazard: The treadmill can unexpectedly accelerate or decelerate, possibly causing the user to lose control and fall.
June 7, 2006Sports & Recreation
Scubapro® X650 Diving Regulators Recalled for Drowning Hazard
Hazard: A manufacturing error could cause the main housing of some regulators to change shape over time, which could cause the cover and diaphragm to become dislodged. If this occurs, air flow will be interrupted and the regulators will no longer function, posing a drowning hazard to users.
June 6, 2006Lighting & Electrical
LTD Commodities LLC Recalls Ficus Trees Sold with Lights for Fire and Shock Hazards
Hazard: The lights attached to the ficus tree have undersized and exposed wires, which pose a risk of electric shock and fire hazards.
June 6, 2006Electronics & Batteries
Hewlett-Packard Company Recalls Digital Cameras Due to Fire Hazard, Offers Download Fix
Hazard: The digital camera can cause certain non-rechargeable batteries, such as the Duracell CP-1, to overheat when the camera is connected to an AC adapter or docking station, posing a fire hazard.
June 6, 2006Other
Applica Consumer Products Inc. Recalls Black & Decker® Brand Coffeemaker for Fire Hazard
Hazard: The coffeemaker may not turn off as programmed, causing the unit to overheat and melt, and posing a risk of fire and burn injury.
June 1, 2006Outdoor & Garden
Nexgrill Industries Gas Grills Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The gas grill has a hose that connects the propane tank to the burner manifold. If this hose runs up too close to the firebox, the heat can cause the hose to detach from the burner manifold, causing a gas leak and a fire hazard.
May 31, 2006Clothing & Accessories
Masterbuilt Manufacturing Inc. Recalls Electric Smokers for Fire Hazard
Hazard: Smoldering wood chips used in the wood chip box can ignite into flames when the door of the unit is opened, posing a risk of burn injuries to users and property damage to nearby combustibles.
May 26, 2006Other
Yamaha In-Ceiling and In-Wall Speakers Recalled After Reports of Units Falling
Hazard: On some speakers, the mounting clamps can break causing the speaker to fall. Falling speakers could possibly hit consumers.
May 25, 2006Other
Lighted Mirror Sold at Wal-Mart Recalled for Shock Hazard
Hazard: Exposed wires inside the mirror could pose an electrical shock hazard to the user, when they touch the mirror.
May 25, 2006Children's Products
Baby 2 Pack Pacifiers Recalled for Choking Hazard
Hazard: The pacifier's nipple can easily detach from the guard, posing a serious choking hazard to young children.
May 23, 2006Appliances
Arctic Cat Inc. Announces Recall of Off-Highway Utility Vehicles
Hazard: The rear brake caliper used on these units could leak brake fluid, resulting in reduced braking ability at the rear wheels. The front wheel brakes are unaffected by this condition.
May 23, 2006Lighting & Electrical
Light Fixtures Recalled After Reports of Units Falling
Hazard: Two nuts in a mounting mechanism of these light fixtures were not attached. The fixture could detach, fall and possibly hit consumers.
May 19, 2006Other
Tyco Fire & Security Recall to Upgrade Software of Fire Detection Systems
Hazard: Sensors in these fire detection systems could experience reduced sensitivity to smoke in conditions of high humidity and high temperature. If this occurs, these sensors could delay detecting the presence of smoke in the event of a fire.
May 19, 2006Fire & Safety
Tyco Fire & Security Recalls Smoke Detectors for Replacement
Hazard: The smoke detectors could experience reduced sensitivity to smoke in conditions of high humidity and high temperature. If this occurs, these detectors could delay detecting the presence of smoke in the event of a fire.
May 18, 2006Lighting & Electrical
IKEA Recalls Candles for Fire and Burn Hazards
Hazard: The candle's wax can catch fire causing a high flame and posing a fire and burn hazard.
May 18, 2006Other
Hunting Tree Stands Recalled for Collapse Hazard
Hazard: The j-hook attachment of the tree strap can fail, which can cause the tree stand to collapse. Consumers using these stands could fall and suffer serious injuries or death.
May 18, 2006Outdoor & Garden
Rainbow Play Systems Recalls Swing Seats for Fall Hazard
Hazard: These swing seats can unexpectedly break in half, causing the users to fall to the ground.
May 17, 2006Appliances
Aqua-Leisure Industries Recalls Inflatable Pool Ladders for Fall Hazard
Hazard: The plastic step support clips can be assembled upside down, causing the ladder steps to break under a user's weight.
May 11, 2006Toys
Adventure Playsets Recalls Swing Sets - Detaching Frames Pose Fall Hazard
Hazard: Defective bolts could cause the swing set frame to detach from the fort structure, posing a fall hazard to the user.
May 10, 2006Tools & Hardware
American Innovations Corp. Recalls Ladder Extensions that Can Detach and Hit Consumers
Hazard: If the knob securing the extension unit to the ladder is not tight, it can detach and fall when the ladder is being removed or lowered. The unit could hit a bystander, causing serious head injuries.
May 10, 2006Lighting & Electrical
Masterfoods USA Recalls M&M'S® Menorah for Fire Hazard
Hazard: If a candle burns all the way down, the plastic Menorah could ignite and present a fire hazard.
May 10, 2006Other
Hoshino USA Inc. Recalls to Repair Electric Bass
Hazard: If the battery is improperly installed, the bass can overheat, causing internal damage and a fire hazard.
May 10, 2006Children's Products
Juicy Couture Children's Jewelry Recalled for Lead Poisoning Hazard
Hazard: The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
May 9, 2006Children's Products
Bicycle Child Carriers Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: If the seat is not fully seated on the rack, the plastic guide tabs on the carrier can break. If these tabs break, it could cause the seat to fall off. This poses a risk of serious injury to a child seated in the carrier.
May 9, 2006Lighting & Electrical
Mini Fireplace Candle Kits Recalled for Fire Hazard
Hazard: The mini fireplace, which houses the candle, can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
May 5, 2006Children's Products
Metal Charms Sold with Twentieth Century Fox DVDs Recalled for Toxic Lead Hazard
Hazard: The recalled charms contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
May 4, 2006Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
Trek Recalls Anthem C Elite Bicycle Helmets for Failing Impact Standards
Hazard: Product testing has demonstrated that these helmets do not comply with CPSC safety standards for impact resistance. Consumers could suffer impact head injuries in a fall.