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U.S. CPSC March 14, 2002	Rose Art Recall of Children's Soap Making Kit The soap may get too hot when heated in the microwave oven and leak from the plastic container posing a burn hazard to children...
U.S. CPSC June 27, 2005	Rose Art Industries Penalty For Failing to Report Hazard with Soap Making Kit The kits, which are intended for children eight years of age and older, include bars of soap, molds and a plastic cup to melt soap chunks. A defect in the plastic cup, which is used to heat the soap in a microwave, can cause it to deform or develop a hole in the bottom and pose a serious burn hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC August 22, 2006	School Specialty Publishing Recalls Children's Science Kits for Thermal Burn Hazard The battery case in the science kit can overheat, posing a thermal burn hazard.
U.S. CPSC August 30, 2007	B&F System Inc. Recalls Emergency Tool Kits Due to Fire and Shock Hazards Booster cables in the recalled kits can have undersized wiring and inadequate connections, posing a fire and shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC October 15, 2003	"Candle and Soap Making For Dummies" Instruction Book Recalled by John Wiley & Sons Inc. The instructions in the book for making lye combine sodium hydroxide and water in an incorrect order. This could cause the mixture to bubble over, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC November 15, 2001	JA-RU Inc. Recall "Blast Balls" Toys When consumers strike the "Blast Balls" together, sparks can ignite, posing a burn hazard.
U.S. CPSC June 6, 2002	Candles Recalled by Island Soap & Candle Works Pieces of the candles' wick can fall off while burning and the wick can re-ignite after extinguishing, posing a burn and fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC March 4, 2003	Riding Lawn Tractors Recalled by Murray Inc. The fuel tank can crack and leak fuel, posing a burn and fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC January 12, 2010	Rockler Companies Recalls LED Light Kits Due to Burn and Fire Hazards Defective wiring in the light kits can cause the battery pack to overheat and explode, posing a risk of burn and fire hazards to consumers.
U.S. CPSC September 15, 2004	NCR Corp. Recall of NCR Universal Inkjet Refill Kits The product does not have required child-resistant packaging or required warning labels. The product contains ethylene glycol, posing an ingestion hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC January 26, 2004	Curiosity Kits Inc. Recall of Discovery Kids Pottery Wheel Kits Sold at Discovery Channel Stores The brown clay contained in the Pottery Wheel kits could contain excess levels of bacteria, posing a risk of illness to users.
U.S. CPSC February 6, 2007	Easy-Bake Ovens Recalled for Repair Due to Entrapment and Burn Hazards Young children can insert their hands into the oven's opening and get their hands or fingers caught, posing an entrapment and burn hazard.
U.S. CPSC November 6, 2001	Candlewick Press Recall Children's Board Books The plastic lamination on the "Bunny My Honey" board book may peel off, posing a choking hazard for young children.
U.S. CPSC November 28, 2005	Starbucks Coffee Company Recall of Ceramic Teapots The teapots are labeled safe for microwave use, but the handles can become hot in the microwave oven.
U.S. CPSC January 24, 2002	Value City, Schottenstein Stores Recall Gel Candle Kits When burned, the gel candle can melt the plastic candleholders included with the kit, posing a fire hazard to consumers...
U.S. CPSC March 27, 2008	Avon Products Recalls Plush Warming Polar Bears Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The warming pouch inside the bear can overheat and ignite when heated in a microwave oven, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC September 3, 2008	Cordless Screwdrivers Recalled by Menards Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The battery can overheat and ignite during charging, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. There is no protective device on the lithium battery to prevent overheating.
U.S. CPSC May 9, 2006	Mini Fireplace Candle Kits Recalled for Fire Hazard The mini fireplace which houses the candle can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC March 25, 2010	Children's Educational Kits Recalled by Carolina Biology Supply Due to Risk of Lead Exposure The yellow lids in the kits contain excessive levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
U.S. CPSC July 10, 2008	Shoelace and Necklace Children's Charms Recalled by Action Products International Due to Risk of Lead Exposure The clasp in the charm craft kits contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
U.S. CPSC October 24, 2006	Halloween Pumpkin Decoration Kits Sold at Target Stores Recalled by Paper Magic Group Due to Choking Hazard The pumpkin decoration kits contain small parts that pose a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC March 18, 2009	Montessori N' Such Recalls Metal Vases, Pails and Other Containers Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paints on the products contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
U.S. CPSC March 10, 2010	Telebrands Recalls Scarves with Microwaveable Heat Packs Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The heat packs can overheat when heated in a microwave oven, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC February 27, 2003	Children's Board Book Sets Recalled by Random House, Inc. The book sets were sold in cardboard boxes with plastic snaps. The plastic snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC September 8, 2009	Bandsaws Recalled by Grizzly Industrial Due to Shock Hazard Some of the recalled bandsaws do not have a grounding wire installed, which poses an electric shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC October 2, 2003	Technuity Inc. Recall of Back-Up Power Supply Systems When used in conjunction with another power protection device, the power supply device can spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 19, 2008	Hobbico Inc. Recalls Batteries Used In Radio-Controlled Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard The rechargeable battery can overheat and catch fire while charging, igniting nearby combustible materials. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 9, 2010	Bosch Thermotechnology Recalls Boiler Survey Kits Due to Fire Hazard The use of a silver-colored gas pipe adapter included in the service kit can lead to gas leakage, posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC January 3, 2007	Nitrous Oxide Systems Recalls Snowmobile and ATV NOS Kit Bottles that Can Forcefully Burst An incorrect burst disc, a component of the NOS bottle valve, may have been installed in the recalled NOS Kits. If the bottle is overfilled and overheated, it could forcefully burst, posing an impact injury hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC May 3, 2005	Jake's Fireworks Inc. Recall of Fireworks The aerial shells are fused, shaped, and labeled in a way that could cause consumers to unintentionally place them into the launch tube upside down, resulting in a ground-level explosion. Such an explosion can cause serious injuries to consumers in close proximity of the device.
U.S. CPSC December 12, 2001	Kids II Inc. Recall Pop Links Toys The tips on the links that snap together like a chain, can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC November 21, 2007	Children's Snow and Sand Castle Kits by Paricon Recalled Due to Sharp Edges; Sold Exclusively at LL Bean The largest plastic castle block maker in the kit could crack at the handle during use, creating sharp edges that can pose a laceration hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC January 21, 2010	Connector Kits Used with Sonitrol Access Control Modules Recalled; Failure Could Lead to Entrapment in an Emergency The pin connector can fail and prevent a door from being unlocked from the inside, posing an entrapment hazard to consumers. This failure can lead to the inability to vacate a location in an emergency.
U.S. CPSC July 17, 2002	Colonial Vinyl Deck Post Kits Recalled by Royal Outdoor Products Cracks can develop near the base of the posts. This can allow the railing to collapse, potentially injuring people on the deck.
U.S. CPSC November 21, 2002	Baby Trend Recall to Repair Infant Swings Sold at Toys R Us A screw on the swing's support arm can loosen or detach, causing the seat to separate and drop to one side. This presents a fall hazard to infants.
U.S. CPSC July 13, 2005	BJ Alan Co. Recall of Mammoth Smoke Fountain Fireworks The device can unexpectedly propel on the ground or unintentionally explode during use, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers.
U.S. CPSC October 10, 2002	Animal Toy Sponges Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Inc. The eyes on the toys can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children
U.S. CPSC October 15, 2004	Sky High International Recall of Care Bears Lunch Kits Sold at Kohl's Department Stores The pull-up drinking spout can detach from the bottle, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC June 5, 2008	eStyle Recalls Mini Chef Toy Kitchens Due to Choking and Tip-Over Hazards The pegs supporting the oven shelf and the refrigerator shelf can pull out of the wood, posing a choking hazard to children. The toy kitchen unit also can tip over, posing a risk of serious injury to children.
U.S. CPSC March 4, 2003	Computer Monitors Recalled by IBM The monitor's circuit board can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC May 6, 2009	Children's Jewelry Craft Kits Recalled by Action Products International Due to Risk of Lead Exposure The lobster clasps in both craft kits contain high levels of lead. The Abalone Necklace's pendant also contains high levels of lead. Lead can be toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
U.S. CPSC February 20, 2002	Random House Recalls Children's Book The snap that secures the book could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children...
U.S. CPSC December 29, 2006	Trim Assembly Kits for Recessed Light Fixtures Recalled By Prescolite Inc. Due to Risk of Falling Parts Heat from the light bulb can cause the fixture's plastic trim to soften and melt, causing the trim and lens to fall. This can result in laceration injuries to nearby consumers. Models were made in China and have model numbers: TL60 and TL62.
U.S. CPSC June 7, 2011	EKSuccess Brands Recalls American Girl Crafts Jewelry Kit Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The surface coating on some of the beads contains excessive levels of lead, which is prohibited under federal law.
U.S. CPSC December 5, 2007	General Electric Recalls Microwave Combo Wall Ovens Due to Fire Hazard The door switch in the microwave oven can overheat and ignite plastic components in the control area, posing a fire hazard to consumers. The lower thermal oven does not pose a hazard.
U.S. CPSC June 17, 2005	Shakespeare Fishing Tackle Division Recall of Children's Fishing Poles The paint on the rods of these fishing poles contains lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
U.S. CPSC May 22, 2003	Toy Vehicles Recalled by International Playthings Inc. Small parts on the vehicles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC March 16, 2010	Remote Control Kits for Electric Fireplaces and Stoves Recalled by Dimplex North America Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The plug-in wall unit can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC November 22, 2010	Camping Stoves and Equipment Recalled by Katadyn North America Due to Fire Hazard Damaged fuel lines and/or O-rings may cause fuel leakage, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC January 24, 2006	L.L. Bean Recall of Safety Kits The product's packaging for Auto Safety Kit, Auto Aid in a Bottle, Winter Safety Kit, and Outdoorsman in a Bottle, all from L. L. Bean, fails to warn that a magnet in the flashlight could be powerful enough to disrupt a heart patient's Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator.