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Product Recalls in 2012

310 recalls announced in 2012.

August 21, 2012Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
Kickboard USA Recalls Children's Scooter Due to Laceration Hazard
Hazard: The one-piece plastic platform that covers the front wheel base can break, posing a laceration hazard to children.
August 21, 2012Other
LG Electronics and Sears Recall Gas Dryers For Repair Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The gas valve in the recalled dryers can fail to shut off properly, continuing to heat the dryer and its contents after the drying cycle is complete. High temperatures inside and on the exterior surface of the dryers can scorch the drum, as well as burn or damage the dryer contents, posing a risk of burn, fire and smoke inhalation.
August 16, 2012Furniture
PBteen Recalls Bunk Beds Due to Risk of Injury
Hazard: The front upper horizontal panel on the bunk beds can crack or break, posing a risk of injury to the consumer.
August 16, 2012Other
Heated Mats for Pets Recalled by World Class Due to Fire and Electrical Shock Hazards to Consumers; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com
Hazard: The heated mats have poor wiring and construction, posing a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers.
August 16, 2012Children's Products
Babylicious Recalls Cloth Crib Fringe Due to Strangulation Hazard
Hazard: The narrow fabric strip connecting individual fabric triangles presents a strangulation hazard to young children.
August 16, 2012Appliances
Ceiling Fans Recalled by Emerson Air Comfort Products Due to Injury Hazard
Hazard: The ceiling fan's hanger bracket can spread apart due to heat from the motor and/or out-of-balance operation, causing the fan to fall from the ceiling. This poses a risk of injury to bystanders.
August 16, 2012Other
Gerber Recalls Machetes Due to Laceration Hazard
Hazard: A weakness in the area where the handle meets the blade can cause the handle or the blade to break during use, posing a laceration hazard.
August 15, 2012Children's Products
Baby Seats Recalled for Repair by Bumbo International Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: Babies can maneuver out of or fall from the Bumbo seat, posing a risk of serious injuries.
August 14, 2012Electronics & Batteries
Canon Recalls for Repair EOS Rebel T4i Digital Cameras Due to Risk of Allergic Reaction
Hazard: A chemical used in the camera's rubber grips can result in a reaction that changes the grips from black to white and poses a risk of skin irritation to the consumer.
August 14, 2012Toys
Toysmith Recalls Animal Snap Bracelets Due to Laceration Hazard
Hazard: The metal snap band can wear through the fabric covering resulting in exposing sharp edges and posing a laceration hazard.
August 9, 2012Appliances
GE Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: An electrical failure in the dishwasher's heating element can pose a fire hazard.
August 7, 2012Clothing & Accessories
Children's Pajamas Recalled by My Clothes Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
Hazard: The pajamas fail to meet the federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injury to children.
August 2, 2012Other
Patio Bistro Sets Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fall Hazard; Made by Midas Lin Co.
Hazard: When the chair support bar is not fully engaged, the chair poses a fall hazard to a consumer who sits in the partially engaged chair.
August 2, 2012Appliances
Sears Recalls Kenmore® Dehumidifiers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Hazard: The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke, melt and catch on fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
August 1, 2012Other
Stage and Riser Caddies Recalled by Midwest Folding Products Due to Risk of Injury or Death Child died when stage stored on caddy fell on her
Hazard: The caddy's latches do not automatically close to secure the stages and risers when stored. Unsecured stages and risers can fall off the caddies and onto consumers.
July 31, 2012Toys
Green Toys Recalls Mini Vehicles Due To Choking Hazard
Hazard: The wheels and hubcaps on the toy cars can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
July 31, 2012Children's Products
Liberty Mountain Recalls VAUDE Kenta Child Carriers Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: The side strap's seam can unravel and cause the strap to separate, posing a fall hazard to the child in the carrier.
July 26, 2012Lighting & Electrical
Motion Sensing Security Lights Recalled by HeathCo due to Electrical Shock Hazard Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
Hazard: Internal wiring can be damaged during installation, bulb replacement or adjustment, posing an electric shock hazard.
July 24, 2012Children's Products
Kolcraft Recalls Contours Tandem Strollers Due to Fall and Choking Hazards
Hazard: The front wheel assembly can break, posing a fall hazard to the child in the stroller. In addition, for strollers manufactured in January and February 2012, the nuts that hold the stroller's basket support screws in place can detach. Detached nuts can pose a choking hazard to young children.
July 24, 2012Children's Products
Peg Perego Recalls Strollers Due to Risk of Entrapment and Strangulation; One Child Death Reported
Hazard: Entrapment and strangulation can occur, especially to infants younger than 12 months of age, when a child is not harnessed. An infant can pass through the opening between the stroller tray and seat bottom, but his/her head and neck can become entrapped by the tray. Infants who become entrapped at the neck are at risk of strangulation.
July 19, 2012Sports & Recreation
Club Car Recalls Golf and Transport Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The fuel hose can separate from the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
July 19, 2012Clothing & Accessories
Burlington Coat Factory Recalls Power Strips Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The power strips have undersized wiring which poses a risk of shock to consumers. In addition, the wiring and plastic strip fail to meet fire resistance safety standards, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
July 19, 2012Other
Children's Beach Chairs Recalled by Downeast Concepts Due to Laceration Hazard
Hazard: The recalled children's beach chairs have exposed, sharp metal rivets, posing a laceration hazard.
July 18, 2012Electronics & Batteries
TRUMPF Medical Systems Recalls Television Mounting System Due to Falling Hazard
Hazard: The arm joints on the television mounting system do not have a washer at the top joint which can result in excessive wear of the stop pins on the arm. This can allow the arm system and items connected to the arm to fall and injure the user or bystanders.
July 18, 2012Furniture
Samuel Lawrence Furniture Expands Recall of Sleigh Beds Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: The hardware holding the headboard and footboard can loosen or detach, posing a fall hazard.
July 18, 2012Children's Products
Trampolines Recalled by Panline USA Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: The handlebar can break, causing a fall hazard.
July 12, 2012Tools & Hardware
Molenaar Recalls Folding Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: The folding step stools can break or collapse unexpectedly when in use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
July 12, 2012Children's Products
Old Navy Recalls Toddler Girl Aqua Socks Due to Slip and Fall Hazard
Hazard: This style of Aqua Socks has less traction when worn on wet or smooth surfaces such as hardwood or tile, creating a slip and fall hazard.
July 12, 2012Toys
Family Dollar Stores Recalls Decorative Light Sets Due To Fire and Electrical Shock Hazard
Hazard: The light sets do not meet the UL standard for this product and pose a fire and shock risk.
July 12, 2012Children's Products
Chicco Polly High Chairs Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard
Hazard: Children can fall on or against the pegs on the rear legs of the high chair, resulting in a bruising or laceration injury.