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November 20, 2008Toys
ImagiPLAY Recalls Bead Maze Toys Due to Laceration Hazard
Hazard: The trees on the toys can detach, exposing a metal screw. This poses a laceration hazard to young children.
November 20, 2008Other
Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recall to Repair Window Blinds by Green Mountain Vista
Hazard: The black-out roller shades and insulated Roman shades have a continuous looped bead chain that when not attached to the wall or floor, hangs loosely by the blind, posing a fatal strangulation hazard to children.
November 20, 2008Other
Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall of Roman Blinds; Sold Exclusively at IKEA
Hazard: Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck in an exposed inner cord on the backside of the roman blinds.
November 19, 2008Tools & Hardware
Brownie's Third Lung Recalls Air Compressors Due to Drowning Hazard
Hazard: The air compressor's components can fail, which could cause a stoppage of air flow. This poses a risk of drowning to users.
November 19, 2008Toys
Target Recalls Dive Sticks Due to Impalement Hazard
Hazard: The recalled dive sticks could remain in an upright position, posing an impalement hazard to young children.
November 19, 2008Appliances
Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by R&D International Due to Strangulation Hazard
Hazard: The jackets have drawstrings through the hood and at the waist. Children can get entangled in the drawstrings that can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches.
November 18, 2008Appliances
GE Recalls to Inspect and Repair Wall Ovens Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Hazard: The extreme heat used in the self-clean cycle can escape, if the wall oven door is removed and incorrectly re-attached by the installer or the consumer. This can pose a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
November 18, 2008Electronics & Batteries
Lithium-Ion Batteries Used with Bicycle Lights Recalled By DiNotte Lighting Due to Burn Hazard
Hazard: A loose wiring connection and improper venting can cause the battery to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
November 13, 2008Other
Lighted Showcases Recalled by Seventh Avenue Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The lighted showcase's plug adaptor can overheat and melt the adaptor's plastic housing, posing a fire hazard.
November 13, 2008Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled by American Honda Motor Due to Risk of Swing Arm Weld Failure
Hazard: The weld on the right side of the swing arm can fail, causing the rider to lose control and crash. This could pose a risk of injury or death to riders.
November 13, 2008Toys
Cobra Electronics Recalls Children's Two-Way Radios with Rechargeable Batteries Due to Chemical Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively in Toys "R" Us Stores
Hazard: The rechargeable batteries in the radios can leak electrolyte, posing a chemical burn hazard to consumers.
November 13, 2008Sports & Recreation
Swim 'N Score Dive Sticks Recalled by Modell's Due to Risk of Impalement Injury to Children
Hazard: Children can fall or land on these dive sticks in shallow water and suffer impalement injuries. Eye and other facial injuries are also possible.
November 13, 2008Toys
JA-RU Recalls Toy Trains Due To Choking Hazard
Hazard: The recalled toy contain small parts which can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
November 5, 2008Clothing & Accessories
Claire's Recalls Children's Metal Necklaces Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Hazard: The recalled necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
November 4, 2008Toys
OKK Trading Recalls Toy TVs Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Hazard: Surface coating on the toy television could contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
November 4, 2008Toys
Toy Xylophones Recalled by King Import Warehouse Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Hazard: Surface paint on the toy xylophone contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
November 4, 2008Furniture
Sherwin-Williams Co. Recalls Krylon UV Fabric Protector Due to Respiratory Hazard
Hazard: Overexposure to fumes, vapor or spray mist from the product can pose a serious respiratory hazard to consumers.
October 30, 2008Electronics & Batteries
PC Notebook Computer Batteries Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
Hazard: These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
October 30, 2008Electronics & Batteries
DYMO Recalls Power Adapters Sold with DYMO Printers Due to Burn Hazard
Hazard: The power adapters can fail, causing the printer to overheat. This can pose a burn hazard to consumers.
October 30, 2008Other
Fit & Fresh Mixers Recalled by MEDport LLC Due to Laceration Hazard
Hazard: While placing the cup on or off the base of the mixer, the mixer can be unexpectedly turned on, activating the blade. This can pose a serious laceration hazard to consumers.
October 30, 2008Tools & Hardware
Homelite Consumer Products Announce Recall to Repair Chain Saws Due to Chain Brake Failure
Hazard: The chain brake can fail to stop the chain on its first application, posing a risk of laceration to consumers.
October 30, 2008Children's Products
Wooden Toys Recalled by Earth Friendly Due To Choking Hazards
Hazard: Small parts can detach and break from the toy, posing a choking hazard to young children. In addition, the size of the rattle handle violates voluntary rattle standards.
October 29, 2008Toys
Halloween Figurines Recalled by Coyne's & Company for Lead Hazard
Hazard: The recalled Halloween figurines contain high levels of lead in the paint.
October 29, 2008Lighting & Electrical
Ghost Tealight Holders Recalled by Trade Associates Group and Crate & Barrel Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
Hazard: The recalled tealight holder can ignite posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
October 29, 2008Sports & Recreation
Cybex International Recalls Treadmills Due to Fall Hazard; Can Speed Up Unexpectedly
Hazard: The treadmills can speed up unexpectedly while in use due to a malfunction with the lower control board, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
October 28, 2008Electronics & Batteries
Power Adapters Used with Notebook Computers Recalled by Battery-Biz Due To Burn Hazard
Hazard: The adapters can fail and overheat. This can pose a burn hazard to consumers.
October 28, 2008Furniture
Serta International Recalls Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard
Hazard: The mattresses fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
October 23, 2008Appliances
Murray Riding Lawn Mowers Recalled By Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Hazard: The two-piece fuel tanks on the riding mowers can separate at the seam, causing fuel to leak. This can pose fire and burn hazards to consumers.
October 23, 2008Other
Gaming System Batteries and Recharging Station Recalled by LeapFrog Due to Burn Hazard
Hazard: The rechargeable batteries included with the Recharging Station can overheat if the gaming system is placed into the recharging base upside down, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
October 23, 2008Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
Shimano American Corp. Recalls Wheels for Bicycles; Flat Tire Can Pose Injury Risk to Riders
Hazard: Rim surface and spoke hole plugs on the wheel can cause a puncture to the inner tube, resulting in a flat tire. This can cause the rider to lose control and fall.