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December 29, 2010Outdoor & Garden
American Honda Recalls Snowblowers Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The fuel tank joint and O-ring located on the underside of the fuel tank can seep or drip fuel over time, posing a fire hazard.

December 23, 2010Lighting & Electrical
QVC Recalls Spinning Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The candle holders can catch fire, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

December 23, 2010Children's Products
BabyLegs Recalls Baby Socks and Leg Warmers with Heart Appliqué Due to Choking Hazard
Hazard: The leg warmers and socks have a heart appliqué that can detach, posing a choking hazard to small children.

December 23, 2010Tools & Hardware
STIHL Inc. Recalls Chain Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
Hazard: The throttle trigger may stick after it has been released by the operator, which could cause the engine to continue to run at a speed that drives the saw chain. This can pose a risk of a laceration injury to the user or a bystander.

December 22, 2010Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
BB Buggies Recalls Classic Bad Boy Buggies Again Due To Crash Hazard
Hazard: The off-road vehicles can accelerate without warning, posing a risk of injury to the user and/or bystanders.

December 22, 2010Lighting & Electrical
Michaels Stores Recalls Silver Tree Tealight Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The tealight cups are positioned where the flame from the candles can ignite other parts of the candle holder, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

December 22, 2010Other
Ceramic Banks Recalled by Oriental Trading Company Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Hazard: The yellow surface paint on the banks contains excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law.
December 22, 2010Toys
Zoom Buggy Cars and Dream Pillow Stars Recalled by Kindermusik Due to Choking Hazard
Hazard: The wheels on the Zoom Buggy cars and plastic beads on the Dream Pillow Star can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
December 16, 2010Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
Trimmers/Brushcutters Recalled by STIHL Incorporated Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Hazard: Vibration from the ignition module may cause the trimmer head to loosen and detach from the mounting, posing an injury hazard.

December 16, 2010Other
Paging Loudspeakers Recalled By TOA Electronics Due to Risk of Impact Injury
Hazard: The speaker housing can crack at the mounting bracket, causing the speakers to fall from their mounting. This poses a risk of injury from impact to consumers. Higher failure rates have occurred in high temperature and humidity environments.

December 16, 2010Appliances
Fagor America Inc. Recalls Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The refrigerator's control board can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

December 16, 2010Clothing & Accessories
Girls' Hooded Zip Jacket and Vest Sets with Drawstrings Recalled By Splendid Due to Strangulation Hazard
Hazard: The hooded zip jackets and the vest sets have drawstrings through the hoods which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.

December 16, 2010Appliances
Sterno Recalls Portable Butane Stoves Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Hazard: The stove's "on-off" valve can fail to close completely when turned to the "off" position, causing butane to leak from the stove. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
December 16, 2010Other
Wal-Mart Recalls Electric Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
Hazard: The heaters can malfunction resulting in overheating, smoking, burning, melting and fire.

December 15, 2010Furniture
Lamps Recalled by CDX Group Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
Hazard: Substandard electrical wiring, connections and plugs in these lamps pose a fire and shock risk to consumers.

December 14, 2010Other
Extech Instruments Recalls Digital Clamp and Multimeters due to Electrocution Hazard
Hazard: When the battery runs low, the meters can fail to give an accurate voltage reading, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is off or low. This poses an electrocution hazard.

December 14, 2010Tools & Hardware
Portable Table-Saws Recalled by Ryobi Due to Laceration Hazard
Hazard: The saw blade on the motor carriage could be misaligned, posing a laceration hazard.

December 10, 2010Kitchen & Dining
Cast Iron Skillets Sold by QVC Recalled Due to Burn Hazard; Manufactured by Meyer Trading
Hazard: Small pieces of the enamel coating can pop off when the skillet is heated, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

December 9, 2010Children's Products
Toddler Girl Garments Recalled by American Eagle Outfitters Due to Choking Hazard
Hazard: The metal clasp at the waistband can detach from the garment, posing a choking hazard to young children.

December 9, 2010Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
Seattle Bike Supply Recalls Redline Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: The head tube can separate from the frame, causing the rider to lose control and fall. This poses a risk of serious injury.

December 7, 2010Lighting & Electrical
Silver Metallic Pillar Candles Sold Exclusively at Bed Bath & Beyond Stores Recalled By General Wax & Candle Company Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The metallic paint on the candles can ignite, posing a risk of fire.

December 7, 2010Clothing & Accessories
Circo Children's Camping Combo Pack Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target Stores
Hazard: The floor of the tent failed a flammability test and poses a fire hazard.

December 7, 2010Other
Rachael Ray™ Brand Two Quart Teakettle Recalled by Meyer Corporation, U.S. Due to Burn Hazard
Hazard: Water heated in the teakettles can spill and spray while being poured, posing a burn hazard.

December 2, 2010Lighting & Electrical
AmerTac Recalls Night Lights Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
Hazard: An electrical short circuit in the night light can cause it to overheat and smolder or melt which can burn consumers or result in a fire.

December 2, 2010Other
The First Years® Recalls American Red Cross® Cabinet Swing Locks; Latches Can Fail to Prevent Access by Children
Hazard: The installed latches can break and children could gain access to contents of a cabinet, posing the risk of exposure to hazardous items.

December 1, 2010Other
Lowe's Stores Recall to Repair Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds; Two Near Strangulations Involved Young Children
Hazard: Roman Shades: Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. Roll-Up Blinds: Strangulations can occur if the lifting loop slides off the side of the blind and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material.

November 23, 2010Appliances
Cub Cadet Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Risk of Loss of Control
Hazard: The front lower ball joint can detach and cause a loss of steering control. This poses a crash hazard for consumers.

November 23, 2010Other
Meijer Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The oscillating mechanism in the heaters can short out, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

November 23, 2010Lighting & Electrical
Metallic Taper Candles Sold Exclusively at Yankee Candle Stores Recalled by General Wax & Candle Company Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The metallic paint can ignite on the candles, posing a risk of fire.

November 23, 2010Other
Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Recalls Bosch Hammer Drills Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
Hazard: The models have a grounding system and trigger switch that could cause ground wire abrasion and/or ground connector failure posing a shock hazard. In addition, the switch trigger could become stuck in the "on" position posing an injury hazard to the user.