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Product Recalls in 2010

362 recalls announced in 2010.

November 23, 2010Other
L.L.Bean Recalls Folding Camp Rockers Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: The plastic anchors attaching the fabric seat back to the frame can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
November 23, 2010Other
Stainless Steel Carafes Recalled by J & H International Due to Burn Hazard
Hazard: The handle can come loose from the body of the carafe and cause liquid to spill, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
November 22, 2010Children's Products
Bassettbaby Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards
Hazard: The crib's drop-side rail can malfunction, detach or otherwise fail, causing part of the drop side to detach from the crib. When a drop-side rail partially detaches, it creates a space between the drop-side and the crib mattress. An infant or toddler's body can become entrapped in the space, which can lead to strangulation and/or suffocation. A child also can fall out of the crib. Drop-side incidents also can occur due to incorrect assembly and age-related wear and tear.
November 22, 2010Appliances
Camping Stoves and Equipment Recalled by Katadyn North America Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: Damaged fuel lines and/or O-rings may cause fuel leakage, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
November 19, 2010Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
BRP Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Explosion Hazard
Hazard: Electrostatic changes can accumulate and spark in the fuel tank when the engine is left idling, posing an explosion hazard that could result in serious injuries or death.
November 19, 2010Clothing & Accessories
Children's Hooded Jackets and Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled By VOS Sports Due To Strangulation Hazard
Hazard: The children's hooded sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood and/or waist that can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.
November 19, 2010Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
Full Speed Ahead Crank Sets Used By Numerous Bicycle Manufacturers Recalled Due To Crash Hazard
Hazard: If the fixing bolt is over-tightened on the non-drive crank arm, the bolt shoulder can crack or break. If this occurs, the non-drive arm can fall off the bicycle causing the rider to crash and suffer injuries.
November 19, 2010Other
Motorized Awnings Recalled by Somfy Systems Due to Shock Hazard
Hazard: The awning motor's power cable can be severed while the awning is opened or closed manually, posing a risk of electrical shock to the user.
November 18, 2010Other
Sportcraft Recalls Pogo Sticks Sold Exclusively at The Sports Authority Due to Risk of Serious Injury
Hazard: The aluminum rivets on the pogo stick's frame tubes can break and cause the support clamp to detach and release the spring, posing fall and laceration hazards to consumers.
November 16, 2010Outdoor & Garden
Mini Tillers with Honda Engines Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: A rubber grommet that is part of the engine's fuel tank can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
November 16, 2010Other
Beman Recalls Bowhunting Arrows; Arrows Can Break and Hit Unintended Targets
Hazard: The recalled arrows can break when launched and hit unintended targets, posing a puncture hazard to the user and bystanders.
November 12, 2010Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
Giant Recalls Anthem X 29er Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: The frame can crack at the junction of the seat post and top tube, posing a fall hazard to riders.
November 12, 2010Lighting & Electrical
Pottery Barn Recalls Lamps Due to Shock Hazard
Hazard: The electrical wire that runs through the lamps can be pinched or severed at the lamp's adjustable joint, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.
November 10, 2010Other
Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall of Roman Shades, Roll-Up Blinds, and Roller Blinds by Hanover Direct/Domestications
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 loops slide 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. Roller Blinds: Strangulations can occur if the blind's continuous loop bead chain or continuous loop pull cord is not attached to the wall or the floor with the tension device provided and a child's neck becomes entangled in the free-standing loop.
November 10, 2010Toys
Rocking Horse Depot Recalls to Repair Rocking Horse Toys Due to Strangulation Hazard
Hazard: The reins on the rocking horse bridle are long enough to form a loop around a child's head and neck, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.
November 10, 2010Toys
Big Ideas Marketing Recalls to Repair Horse-on-a-Stick Toys Due to Strangulation Hazard
Hazard: The reins on horse-on-a-stick toy's bridle are long enough to form a loop around a child's head and neck, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.
November 9, 2010Sports & Recreation
Club Car Recalls Golf Cars and Hospitality, Utility and Transport Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard
Hazard: The brake pedal can crack and separate, resulting in a loss of braking ability. This can result in a crash.
November 9, 2010Sports & Recreation
Rollerblade USA Recalls to Repair Inline Skates Due to Risk of Injury
Hazard: The frame mounting bolts and wheel axle bolts can be loose on new skates. Loose wheels or frames on the skates can cause the rider to fall, posing a risk of injury.
November 4, 2010Children's Products
Infant Car Seats Recalled by Britax Due to Laceration and Choking Hazards
Hazard: The harness chest clip can break and pose a laceration hazard. Due to its small size it also poses a choking hazard.
November 2, 2010Sports & Recreation
Hunter Safety System Recalls Carabiners Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: The pins in the carabiners can detach, causing a climbing strap to break free from the safety harness. This can result in the climber falling.
November 2, 2010Appliances
Haier America Recalls Chest Freezers Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: A capacitor in the freezer's circuitry can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
October 29, 2010Clothing & Accessories
Girls' Ruffle Vests Recalled by The Children's Place Due to Choking Hazard
Hazard: Metal snaps can detach from garment causing a choking hazard.
October 28, 2010Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
Bicycles Recalled by Easton Sports; Seat Post Poses Fall Hazard
Hazard: The carbon top clamp of the seat post can crack, posing a fall hazard to the user.
October 28, 2010Toys
Dollar Tree Recalls Children's Halloween Lanterns Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Hazard: The bulb in the battery-operated lanterns can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
October 27, 2010Outdoor & Garden
Mowers Equipped with Foot Lift Option and Foot Lift Options Kits Recalled by John Deere Due to Injury Hazard
Hazard: A bolt in the right-hand steering lever can catch on the tab of the foot lift stop and lock in place, causing the steering lever to remain in the forward travel position, posing an injury hazard to the driver.
October 27, 2010Other
Primal Vantage Expands Recall of Plastic Tree Steps Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: The plastic portion of the step can break, posing a fall hazard to the user.
October 27, 2010Children's Products
Meijer Recalls Infant Shoes Due to Choking Hazard
Hazard: The shoe lace toggles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
October 26, 2010Appliances
GE Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: Water condensation can drip onto the electronic control board, causing a short circuit and resulting in an overheated connector. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.
October 22, 2010Children's Products
Victory Land Group Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Sold Exclusively at Kmart Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards
Hazard: The crib's drop-side rail can malfunction, detach or otherwise fail, causing part of the drop-side to detach from the crib. When the drop-side rail partially detaches, it creates a space between the drop side and the crib mattress. An infant or toddler's body can become entrapped in the space, which can lead to strangulation and/or suffocation. A child can also fall out of the crib. Drop-side incidents can also occur due to age-related wear and tear.
October 22, 2010Children's Products
Angel Line Recalls to Repair Longwood Forest Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards
Hazard: The crib's drop-side rail hardware can malfunction, detach or otherwise fail, causing part of the drop-side rail to detach from the crib. When the drop-side rail partially detaches, it creates a space between the drop side and the crib mattress. An infant or toddler's body can become entrapped in the space, which can lead to strangulation and/or suffocation. A child can also fall out of the crib. Drop-side incidents also can occur due to age-related wear and tear.