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Product Recalls in 2012

310 recalls announced in 2012.

November 2, 2012Tools & Hardware
Portable Generators Recalled by Champion Power Equipment Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco
Hazard: Fuel can leak from the generator's carburetor, posing a fire hazard.
November 1, 2012Outdoor & Garden
Excel Industries Recalls Hustler and BigDog Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The fuel tank vent valve fitting can fail to seal and cause a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard.
November 1, 2012Other
Atico International USA Recalls Halloween Mini Projection Lights Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Five Below
Hazard: The mini projection lights can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
November 1, 2012Lighting & Electrical
Bose Recalls Dual-Voltage CineMate II Home Theater Speaker Systems Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: A component in the bass module can fail when used outside of the U.S. in electrical outlets rated at 220 volts or higher, presenting a fire hazard to consumers.
October 31, 2012Toys
Imagine Nation Books Recalls Double Dazzler Light Show Toys Due to Burn Hazard
Hazard: The battery in the toys can overheat and pose a burn hazard.
October 25, 2012Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
FLO Cycling Recalls Rim Tape Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: The rim tape can fail and break under pressure. When this happens, the inner tube of the bicycle can puncture or burst. This poses a fall hazard to the rider.
October 25, 2012Tools & Hardware
Tricam Industries Recalls Easy Reach Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard; Sold exclusively at The Home Depot
Hazard: The top step/standing platform can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
October 24, 2012Other
HatsanUSA Recalls Striker Air Rifles Due to Injury Hazard; Rifle Can Fire Unexpectedly
Hazard: The air rifles can fire unexpectedly when closing the action during the cocking process.
October 24, 2012Children's Products
Rivers Edge Recalls Hunters Tree Stands due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: The snap-hook assemblies can fail, causing the tree stand and the user to fall to the ground.
October 23, 2012Children's Products
Dorel Juvenile Group Recalls Eddie Bauer Rocking Wood Bassinets Due to Infant Suffocation Hazard
Hazard: The bottom locking mechanism can fail to lock properly if a spring is not installed, allowing the bassinet to tip to one side and cause infants to roll to the side of the bassinet. This poses a suffocation hazard to infants.
October 23, 2012Other
JELD-WEN Recalls to Repair Interior Bifold Doors Due to Impact Hazard
Hazard: The lower pivot pin can break causing the door to disengage from the overhead track, posing an impact hazard.
October 23, 2012Other
Summit Treestands Recalls Hunters' Tree Stands Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: The tree stand's hanging strap assembly could dislodge from the tree stand or fail to restrain or hold properly on the tree, posing a fall hazard.
October 23, 2012Children's Products
ValcoBaby Booster Seats Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: The spring button mechanism securing the booster toddler seat to the baby stroller can disengage, allowing for the carried toddler to fall.
October 18, 2012Children's Products
Dream On Me Recalls Infant Swings Due to Strangulation Hazard
Hazard: The opening between the tray and seat or the grab bar and seat can allow a child's body to pass through and become entrapped at the neck, posing a strangulation hazard to young children if the belt is not engaged.
October 18, 2012Children's Products
Dream On Me Recalls High Chairs Due to Strangulation Hazard
Hazard: The front openings between the tray and seat bottom and on the side openings of the high chair between the armrest and seat bottom can allow a child's body to pass through and become entrapped at the neck. This poses a strangulation hazard to young children if the belt is not engaged. In addition, exposed springs between the seat and armrest on both sides of the high chair can create a pinch hazard to the child.
October 18, 2012Other
Taphandles Recalls Ceramic Beer Tap Handles Due to Laceration Hazard
Hazard: The ceramic beer tap handle can break during normal use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
October 18, 2012Children's Products
Trend Lab Recalls Children's Upholstered Chairs Due to Laceration and Choking Hazards
Hazard: Staples in the binding on the back of the chair may come loose, posing a laceration or choking hazard if swallowed.
October 16, 2012Clothing & Accessories
Children's Apparel Network Recalls Fleece Hoodie and T-Shirt Sets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard; Sold Exclusively at Target
Hazard: The surface coating on the zipper of the fleece hoodie and t-shirt sets contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
October 11, 2012Appliances
ElliptiGO Recalls Elliptical Cycles Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: The drive arm on the ElliptiGO cycles can crack or break during use, posing a fall hazard to the user.
October 10, 2012Electronics & Batteries
Sharper Image USB Wall Chargers Recalled by Atomi Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Hazard: The chargers can overheat and smoke, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
October 9, 2012Children's Products
Graco Recalls Classic Wood Highchairs Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: The high chair's seat can loosen or detach from the base, posing a fall hazard to the child.
October 4, 2012Children's Products
Pink Angel Embroidered Girls' Denim Shorts Recalled by Buy Buy Baby Due to Choking Hazard
Hazard: Decorative studs on the denim shorts' pockets can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
October 3, 2012Appliances
GE Recalls Front Load Washers Due to Injury Hazard
Hazard: The washer's basket can separate during use and break the washer's top panel, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
October 2, 2012Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
Kubota Recalls Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Hazard: Carbon monoxide can accumulate in the vehicle cab when the engine is idling and the vehicle is not moving, resulting in carbon monoxide poisoning.
October 2, 2012Electronics & Batteries
Haier America Recalls 42-inch LED-TVs Due to Risk of Injury
Hazard: The TV stand's neck support can break and cause the TV to tip over, posing a risk of injury to the consumer.
October 2, 2012Sports & Recreation
Fitness Anywhere Recalls Early Model Suspension Trainer Devices Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: The strap length-adjustment buckles can break, posing a fall hazard.
September 27, 2012Other
Cyclone Swing Seats Recalled by ADS Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: The plastic swing seats can break during use, posing a fall hazard to children.
September 27, 2012Sports & Recreation
Atomic Aquatics Recalls Cobalt Dive Computer Due to Impact and Drowning Hazard
Hazard: The unit can leak and cause the lens of the computer to blow off suddenly, which could result in impact injuries, and can cause a gas leak, posing a drowning hazard.
September 27, 2012Toys
Captain Cutlass Pirate Toy Guns Recalled by Dillon Importing Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Hazard: The surface paints on the pirate toy pistols contain excessive levels of lead, a violation of the federal lead paint standard.
September 27, 2012Other
Cabot Recalls Wood Cleaner and Wood Brightener With Spray Pump Due To Irritation and Burn Hazard
Hazard: The spray pump used for both products can lose its seal, causing the product to leak. Chemicals in these products can cause burning or other serious injuries if the product comes into contact with skin or eyes or is ingested.