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U.S. CPSC June 13, 2006 |
Herrington Swivel Rockers Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled for Fall Hazard The recalled swivel rockers can be assembled incorrectly, causing them to break at the base or tip over backward easily. This poses a fall hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC June 13, 2006 |
Foldable Steel Hammock Stand Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled The welds attaching the arms to the frame of the hammock stand can fail, allowing the hammock to fall, which poses the risk of injury to users. |
U.S. CPSC September 2, 2008 |
Rapid Reel Recalls Portable Garden Hose Carts; Tires Can Explode Posing an Injury Hazard The tires on the portable garden hose reel can explode while being inflated, posing an injury hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC August 29, 2006 |
Agio International's Outdoor Steel Dome Fireplaces Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fire Hazard Touch-up paint used on the fireplace's exterior can ignite during use, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC August 9, 2007 |
Outdoor Lounge Chairs Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fall Hazard The chair can break when in the reclined position, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC January 10, 2008 |
Torchiere Lamps Recalled By L G Sourcing Due to Fire Hazard; Lamps Sold Exclusively At Lowe's Stores A short circuit in the lamps' wiring can pose a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC November 6, 2003 |
Deep Fryer Covers Recalled by The Metal Ware Corp. The mesh filter in the cover of the deep fryer can allow moisture to build in the oil reservoir, causing the oil reservoir to boil over during or shortly after use. This poses a burn 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 May 18, 2004 |
Kmart Recall of Martha Stewart Everyday Safety Matches These matches may ignite upon impact, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC May 9, 2007 |
Halogen Table Lamps Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fire Hazard These lamps can short circuit, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC September 28, 2004 |
Sauder Woodworking Recall of TV/VCR Carts The carts can tip over and the television can fall off, posing a risk of serious injury or death if the TV and cart fall on a child. |
U.S. CPSC October 6, 2009 |
Directors Chairs Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fall Hazard; Made by White Tiger The chair back supports can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC October 2, 2003 |
Pottery Barn Issues Important Safety Warning for Halloween House Tealight Holders Using a plastic tealight in the turret may cause the tealight to flare up, presenting a fire hazard. Only metal tealight holders should be used. |
U.S. CPSC January 3, 2008 |
Toy Wagons Recalled by Tricam Industries Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paint on the wagon bucket contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
U.S. CPSC May 1, 2008 |
Children's Storage Bins Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paint on the storage bins could contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
U.S. CPSC November 7, 2007 |
Northern Tool & Equipment Recalls "Big Red" Wagons Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paints on the wagon and handle contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
U.S. CPSC February 18, 2009 |
True Value Recalls Wheelbarrows; Over-Inflated Tire Can Cause Wheel to Break and Pose Injury Hazard Over-inflating the tire could cause the wheel's plastic rim to break, posing an injury to the user. |
U.S. CPSC June 23, 2004 |
Ames True Temper Re-Announces Recall of Wheelbarrows The plastic wheel assemblies on these wheelbarrows, manufactured by O. Ames can break when the tires are being inflated. This can result in plastic pieces exploding from the rims of the wheels, possibly hitting nearby consumers and causing lacerations and other injuries. |
U.S. CPSC October 21, 2004 |
International Playthings, Inc. Recall of Rattles The spiral section of the rattle can come apart, releasing small balls inside. This can pose a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC September 26, 2007 |
Children's Spinning Wheel-Metal Necklaces Recalled By Rhode Island Novelty Due to Risk of Lead Exposure The clasp on the necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. |
U.S. CPSC November 22, 2005 |
International Playthings Inc. Recall of Toy Vehicles Small parts can detach, which pose a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC December 15, 2006 |
Pressure Washers and Air Compressors Recalled By DeVilbiss Due to Fracture and Laceration Hazards The pressure washers and air compressors have pneumatic tires with plastic hubs that can burst, posing a laceration or fracture hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC April 26, 2006 |
Apollo Audio-Visual Carts Recalled Due to Risk of Equipment Falling On Consumers These audio-visual carts were sold without a safety belt which helps prevent heavy equipment from becoming unstable and falling from the cart's upper shelf. Equipment falling on nearby consumers can cause serious injuries and death. |
U.S. CPSC August 29, 2006 |
Milano Stools Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fall Hazard The recalled stools can be unstable due to missing screws, loose screws or wrongly sized screws, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC August 8, 2007 |
Metal Folding Chairs Sold at Cost Plus World Market Stores Recalled Due to Collapse and Fall Hazards The chairs can collapse due to faulty rivets, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC July 25, 2007 |
Sauder Woodworking Recalls TV Stands Due to Collapse Hazard The TV stand can collapse if the fasteners used to connect the metal legs to the lower shelf are not completely tightened during assembly, posing a risk that the TV set can fall onto children or adults. |
U.S. CPSC March 15, 2006 |
Coca-Cola ElectroPlasma Lamps Sold at Rite Aid Recalled for Burn Hazard There is a burn hazard caused by an electric arc between the metal bottle cap and a human contact point. |
U.S. CPSC November 18, 2009 |
Fire and Burn Hazards Prompt Recall of Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores The burners can deteriorate causing irregular flames and the lids of some models can catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards to the consumer. |
U.S. CPSC October 6, 2009 |
Additional Injuries Prompt DeVilbiss to Reannounce Recall of Pressure Washers and Air Compressors Due to Fracture and Laceration Hazards The pressure washers and air compressors have pneumatic tires with plastic hubs that can burst, posing fracture and laceration hazards to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC January 29, 2009 |
Skull-And-Crossbones Necklaces Recalled By Spencer Gifts Due to Risk of Lead Exposure The skull and metal clasp of the necklace contain high levels of lead. Lead can be toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. |
U.S. CPSC August 17, 2005 |
Torelli Imports Recall of Bicycle Tires The tire can separate from the wheel, resulting in a flat tire. This can cause the rider to lose control and fall. |
U.S. CPSC December 15, 2005 |
Advantage Publishers Group Recall of Children's Books If the clear plastic container is removed from the book's back cover, or it breaks, young children can access the beads in it. This poses a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC October 14, 2009 |
Moser Enterprises Recalls Schwalbe Brand Bicycle Tires Due to Fall Hazard The tire layers could separate causing the inner tube to rupture, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC August 7, 2002 |
Media Carts Recalled by Crate & Barrel for Repair The media cart has metal and plastic casters that can break, causing a television or other objects on the cart to fall and injure consumers nearby. |
U.S. CPSC November 7, 2007 |
International Sourcing Ltd. Recalls Toy Dragster and Funny Car Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paint on the wheels and engine of the toys contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
U.S. CPSC October 26, 2004 |
Rio Brands Recall of Folding Lawn Chairs Sold at Wal-Mart The chair arms can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC August 11, 2010 |
P. Graham Dunn Recalls Toy Rattles Due to Choking Hazard The wooden dowels can be installed at an angle, allowing the metal rattle inside to become exposed. This poses a serious choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC March 23, 2005 |
Thomson Inc. Recall of Portable DVD Player Batteries RCA portable DVD players (model number DRC600N) sold nationwide from September 2002 through July 2003 may have batteries that pose a serious burn and fire hazard. Here's what consumers should do. |
U.S. CPSC March 8, 2011 |
Sunjoy Industries Recalls Outdoor Wood Burning Fireplaces Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores Due to Fire Hazard The decorative bronze powder coat finish on the fireplace chimney can ignite during use, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC November 15, 2004 |
RMM Corporation Recall of BLACK CAT Electric Pressure Washers The electric motor in the pressure washer can overheat and melt the housing, possibly igniting nearby flammable materials or exposing live electrical parts. |
U.S. CPSC August 7, 2008 |
Fire and Burn Hazards Prompt Recall of Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores The cooking chamber of the gas grill can melt and/or ignite, posing a risk of fires and burn injuries to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC January 5, 2006 |
C & A Scientific Co. Recall of Metal Alcohol Burners Alcohol can leak from defective soldering around the burner's copper tubing that acts as a wick, posing a fire and burn hazard. |
U.S. CPSC January 19, 2005 |
Kids Station Inc. Recall of Children's Musical Drum Set Sold Exclusively at Toys "R" Us Small parts can break off during use, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC June 14, 2005 |
Fisher-Price Recall of Scooters and Mini Bikes If tires are over-inflated, the plastic rim within the wheel can break, causing the tire to rupture. This poses the risk of facial and hand injuries while inflating the tire. |
U.S. CPSC October 4, 2007 |
Key Chains Recalled by Dollar General Due to Risk of Lead Exposure The key chains contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. |
U.S. CPSC October 25, 2007 |
Children's Metal Jewelry Recalled By WeGlow International Due to Risk of Lead Exposure The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young |
U.S. CPSC May 10, 2006 |
Juicy Couture Children's Jewelry Recalled for Lead Poisoning Hazard The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. |
U.S. CPSC May 3, 2007 |
Sagittarius Sporting Goods Recalls Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores for Fire, Burn Hazards Some of these grills could be missing a hose that connects the grill manifold to the side burner, which poses a risk of fires and burn injuries to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC April 3, 2007 |
Various Metal Key Chains Recalled by Dollar General for Lead Poisoning Hazard The key chains contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. |
U.S. CPSC September 21, 2004 |
Gruga U.S.A. Recall to Repair Office Chairs Sold At Staples Stores The legs on the base of the chair can break, posing a risk of injury to the user. |