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Product Recalls in 2013

290 recalls announced in 2013.

July 24, 2013Lighting & Electrical
Big Lots Recalls Holiday Pathway Lights Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Hazard: The lights use plated steel conductors and have a plastic coating and components that are not flame retardant, posing a fire hazard.
July 23, 2013Tools & Hardware
Subaru Portable Gasoline Generators Recalled by Robin America Due to Fire, Burn Hazards
Hazard: The fuel tank can leak, posing a fire or burn hazard.
July 23, 2013Clothing & Accessories
Girls Boots Recalled By Renaissance Imports Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Academy Sports + Outdoors
Hazard: An exposed staple in the sole of the boot presents a laceration hazard to the consumer.
July 23, 2013Children's Products
Nan Far Woodworking Recalls Rockland Furniture Round Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards; Sold Exclusively at jcpenney
Hazard: The crib's drop-side rails can malfunction, detach or otherwise fail. When this happens, the drop-side rail can fall out of position and create a space where an infant or toddler can become wedged or entrapped, posing a risk of strangulation or suffocation. A child can also fall out of the crib. In addition, drop-side related incidents can also occur due to incorrect assembly and with age-related wear and tear.
July 23, 2013Children's Products
Kids II Recalls Baby Einstein Activity Jumpers Due to Impact Hazard; Sun Toy Can Snap Backward
Hazard: The "sun" toy attachment on the activity jumper can rebound with force and injure the infant, posing an impact hazard.
July 18, 2013Children's Products
Macy's Recalls Infants' First Impressions Varsity Jackets Due to Choking Hazard
Hazard: The snaps on the jackets can come off, posing a choking hazard.
July 18, 2013Outdoor & Garden
Masterbuilt Manufacturing Recalls Electric Smokers Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The wood chip tray can fail to slide securely into the smoker, causing the wood to combust and the smoker's cabinet door to blow open, posing a fire hazard.
July 17, 2013Children's Products
Thermobaby Bath Seats Recalled by SCS Direct Due to Drowning Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com
Hazard: The bath seats fail to meet federal safety standards, including the requirement for stability. Specifically, the bath seats can tip over, posing a risk of drowning to babies.
July 17, 2013Electronics & Batteries
Industrial Revolution Recalls LED Lanterns Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at REI Stores
Hazard: The lantern's wall charger plug can fail during normal use, posing a fire hazard.
July 17, 2013Appliances
Sears Reannounces Recall of Kenmore Dehumidifiers Due to Additional Reports of Fires, Burn, Low Consumer Response Rate
Hazard: The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke, melt and catch on fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
July 17, 2013Children's Products
Boys’ Hooded Jackets Recalled by 5 Star Kids Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard
Hazard: The recalled jackets have drawstrings with toggles inside the bottom hem and neck area, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
July 11, 2013Furniture
Staples Recalls Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
Hazard: The base of the chair can break, posing a fall hazard.
July 11, 2013Electronics & Batteries
Hollis Recalls Digital Dive Computers Due to Drowning Hazard
Hazard: The dive computer, when used with an optional integrated transmitter, can malfunction and display an incorrect tank pressure reading to the diver. A diver could unknowingly deplete their air supply based on the reading, resulting in drowning.
July 3, 2013Outdoor & Garden
Outdoor Solutions Hammock and Sunshade Recalled by H-E-B Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: The seam in the lounge of the hammock can open and rip, posing a fall hazard.
July 3, 2013Toys
Toys R Us Recalls Remote-Controlled Helicopters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Hazard: The rechargeable battery inside the helicopters can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers or nearby items.
July 3, 2013Other
Angel’s Touch Collections Recalls Butterfly and Shell Lamps Due to Shock and Fire Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Hazard: The lamps have exposed wiring at the base. This poses shock and fire hazards to consumers.
July 2, 2013Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
Yamaha Recalls Big Bear ATVs Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Hazard: The front shock absorber can break apart and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, posing a crash hazard.
June 27, 2013Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
Stile Products Recalls Tern Folding Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: The bike's frame can crack at the hinge on the top tube, posing a fall hazard.
June 27, 2013Personal Care
Swan Creek Recalls Loose Votive Candles Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The candles can burn with a high flame, posing a fire and burn hazard.
June 27, 2013Children's Products
Fred & Friends Recalls Baby Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
Hazard: The rattle's end cap can separate, releasing small parts, posing a choking hazard to small children.
June 25, 2013Other
Horizon Hobby Recalls Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The positive and negative battery leads are incorrectly wired to the battery connector. The use or charging of the battery can cause the battery to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
June 25, 2013Lighting & Electrical
Genlyte Recalls Capri Track Lighting Due to Impact Injury Hazard
Hazard: The light fixtures can fall off of the track rail, posing an impact injury hazard to bystanders.
June 25, 2013Lighting & Electrical
Bel Air Lighting Recalls Chandeliers Due to Impact Injury Hazard
Hazard: The mounting loop that holds the chandeliers to the ceiling can break, causing the chandelier to fall, posing an impact injury hazard to consumers.
June 20, 2013Personal Care
Paddywax Recalls Fragrance Diffusers Due to Violation of the FHSA Labeling Requirements
Hazard: The label on the diffusers violates the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA) by omitting the presence of petroleum distillates. Petroleum distillates pose an aspiration hazard if swallowed.
June 20, 2013Lighting & Electrical
Kichler Lighting Recalls Chandeliers Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores
Hazard: The chandelier's fixture loop that connects the hanging chain to the lamp can fail during use causing the chandelier to fall from the ceiling and injure bystanders.
June 19, 2013Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
Polaris Recalls Ranger Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)
Hazard: The firewall behind the driver and passenger seats can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
June 19, 2013Electronics & Batteries
Best Buy Recalls ATG Replacement Batteries for the MacBook Pro Due to Fire, Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)
Hazard: The battery can catch fire while charging.
June 19, 2013Children's Products
Strollers Recalled by Kolcraft Due to Projectile Hazard
Hazard: The inner tube of the tire on the stroller can rupture causing the wheel rim to fracture and fly off as a projectile, posing a risk of bodily injury and property damage.
June 19, 2013Sports & Recreation
Axis Arrows Recalled by Easton Due to Injury Hazard
Hazard: The arrows can break when fired and hit unintended targets, including the user and bystanders.
June 18, 2013Children's Products
Chelsea & Scott Recalls Idea Baby Bath Seats Due to Drowning Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Onestepahead.com
Hazard: The bath seats fail to meet federal safety standards, including the requirements for stability. Specifically, the bath seats can tip over, posing a risk of drowning to babies.