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Product Recalls in 2012

310 recalls announced in 2012.

December 4, 2012Outdoor & Garden
Gas Fireplace Inserts Recalled by Jotul North America Due to Electrical Shock and Burn Hazards
Hazard: The fireplace insert's electrical wiring can come into contact with the metal rating plate on the insert, posing electrical shock and burn hazards to consumers.
November 28, 2012Other
Kirkland Signature Saute Pans with Glass Lids Sold at Costco Recalled by Meyer Marketing Due to Laceration Hazard
Hazard: The pan's tempered glass lid can crack, break or shatter, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
November 28, 2012Children's Products
Sportspower Recalls Children’s Waterslides Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Menards
Hazard: The warning labels on the children's waterslide are inadequate for weight limit and fail to tell consumers never to slide head first. This poses a risk of serious injuries to consumers, including neck injuries.
November 28, 2012Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
Trampolines Recalled by Sportspower Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Sports Authority
Hazard: The trampoline's metal legs can move out of position and puncture the jumping area, posing a risk of injury, including deep, penetrating puncture wounds, cuts and bruises to children and adults on the trampoline.
November 28, 2012Other
GU Hardware Recalls Window Fittings Due to Injury Hazard
Hazard: The window fittings can break. This can cause the window to fall, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
November 27, 2012Toys
Children's Riding Toy Recalled by Step2 Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: Children who lean too far forward on the seat can go over the handle bar and hit the ground. This poses a fall hazard.
November 27, 2012Outdoor & Garden
Toro Riding Mowers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The traction drive belt can wear through the mower's fuel tank and cause fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.
November 27, 2012Electronics & Batteries
Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Cordless Drill Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
Hazard: The black trigger switch on the 19.2v cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
November 21, 2012Other
Hunter Douglas Recalls to Repair Custom Cellular and Pleated Window Coverings Due to Strangulation Hazard
Hazard: Some of the cords inside the breakaway cord stop were tied in a single knot which can prevent the cord stop from functioning as designed to break away. A child can become entangled in a cord loop and strangle.
November 21, 2012Other
Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Recalls Foam Pumpkin Turkey Craft Kit Due to Risk of Magnet Ingestion Hazard
Hazard: Magnets holding the pumpkin shell pieces together can become loose, posing an ingestion hazard to young children. If swallowed, these magnets can link together inside a child's intestines and clamp onto body tissues, causing intestinal obstructions, perforations, sepsis and death. Internal injury from magnets can pose serious lifelong health effects.
November 20, 2012Appliances
Girl's Pajamas Recalled by Elephantito Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
Hazard: The pajamas fail to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.
November 20, 2012Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
Children's Pajamas Recalled by Boden Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standards
Hazard: The pajamas fail to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.
November 16, 2012Children's Products
Suffocation, Entrapment Risks Prompt Recall of PeaPod Travel Tents by KidCo
Hazard: Infants and young children can roll off the edge of the inflatable air mattress, become entrapped between the mattress and the fabric sides of the tent, and suffocate.
November 15, 2012Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
John Deere Recalls Utility Vehicles Powered by Kawasaki Engines Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The fuel filter can leak, posing a fire hazard.
November 15, 2012Tools & Hardware
American Honda Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Hazard: The generator's fuel hose can leak, posing fire and burn hazards.
November 15, 2012Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
Kawasaki Motors Recalls Fuel Filters for Lawn Mower and Utility Vehicle Engines Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The fuel filter can leak, posing a fire hazard.
November 15, 2012Appliances
Kawasaki Motors Recalls Lawn Mower Engines Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The fuel filter can leak, posing a fire hazard.
November 15, 2012Lighting & Electrical
Ceiling-Mounted Light Fixtures Recalled by Dolan Northwest Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
Hazard: The fixture's socket wire insulation can degrade, leading to charged wires becoming exposed, causing electricity to pass to the metal canopy of the fixture. This poses a fire and electric shock hazard to consumers.
November 14, 2012Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
Bike Friday Recalls Tikit Folding Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: The tikit bike's handlebar stem can break and cause the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
November 13, 2012Tools & Hardware
Powermate Generators Recall to Repair by Pramac America Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
Hazard: The fuel filter on this generator allows gasoline to leak, posing a fire hazard.
November 13, 2012Other
Nielsen-Kellerman Recalls Microphones Due to Electric Shock, Burn Hazards
Hazard: The metal boom of the microphone can conduct electricity from an exposed speaker wire or connector and shock or burn the user.
November 13, 2012Other
Rec-Out Recalls Columbus Camping Chairs Due to Presence of Mold; Sold Exclusively at Big 5 Sporting Goods
Hazard: Chairs were found to contain a variety of molds that could cause respiratory or other infections in individuals with chronic health problems or who have impaired immune systems.
November 10, 2012Sports & Recreation
Joss Rock Climbing Cam Units Recalled by Sierra Trading Post Due to a Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively by Sierra Trading Post
Hazard: The recalled cams can fail unexpectedly after being set, posing a fall hazard.
November 8, 2012Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
Diamondback Bicycles Recalled Due to Fall or Crash Hazard
Hazard: Bicycles assembled with incorrect headset parts could cause the steerer tube to fail, causing the rider to lose control and fall or crash.
November 8, 2012Appliances
Fireplaces and Inserts Recalled by Monessen Hearth Systems Due to Risk of Fire
Hazard: A control component in the fireplaces and inserts can prevent the unit from lighting though gas continues to flow, posing a fire hazard.
November 8, 2012Appliances
LaJobi Recalls Glider Rockers Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: The base of the glider rocker can crack or break, posing a fall hazard.
November 8, 2012Other
LG Electronics Recalls Electric Ranges Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
Hazard: Burners on the electric ranges can fail to turn off after being switched off and the temperature setting can increase unexpectedly during use, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
November 7, 2012Toys
Sauder Woodworking Company Recalls Gruga Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: The seat plate can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
November 7, 2012Sports & Recreation
High Pressure Scuba Diving Hoses Recalled by Innovative Scuba Concepts, Trident Diving and A-Plus Marine Due to Drowning Hazard
Hazard: The diving hose on Phantom and Mesh Flex brand name equipment can rupture.
November 6, 2012Outdoor & Garden
Master Forge Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Made by Guangdong Vanward Electric
Hazard: If improperly installed, the hose connecting the gas tank and regulator to the burner control can touch the burner box and cause the hose to melt and rupture when the grill is lit. This poses a fire and burn hazard.