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U.S. CPSC December 12, 2006 |
Liberty Mountain Recalls Climbing Harnesses Due to Fall Hazard The buckles on the harness' leg loops could fail, posing a fall hazard for climbers. |
U.S. CPSC April 18, 2007 |
Hunter's View Expands Recall of Safety Harnesses Sold with Tree Stands, Also Recalls Harnesses Provided as Replacements The harnesses could fail during use, resulting in a hunter falling from the tree stand and suffering serious injuries or death. |
U.S. CPSC December 18, 2007 |
Full Body Safety Harnesses Recalled by Gorilla Due to Fall Hazard The harnesses could fail during use, resulting in a hunter falling from the tree stand and suffering serious injuries or death. |
U.S. CPSC November 9, 2004 |
Black Diamond Equipment Recall of Headlamp Batteries The headlamp battery may overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard to users. |
U.S. CPSC November 18, 2009 |
Gorilla Inc. Recalls EXO-Tech Safety Harness Due to Fall Hazard The webbing of the waist belt on the safety harness is not routed through the lineman's loop located on the front of the harness near waist level. Loops can pull away from the harness when force is applied, leaving the user unrestrained. |
U.S. CPSC April 18, 2006 |
CCH Inc. Recalls Mountain Climbing Camming Anchor Due to Fall Hazard The cables that support climbers using these devices can fail, causing climbers to fall. |
U.S. CPSC June 17, 2010 |
Regal Lager Recalls Infant Carriers Due to Fall Hazard A shoulder strap slider buckle can break, posing a fall hazard to babies. |
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 April 13, 2006 |
Trendset Originals Recalls Girls' Sweaters with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard A drawstring is threaded through the hood of the garment, posing a strangulation hazard to children. |
U.S. CPSC November 15, 2006 |
Decorative Snaps and Metal Clips Recalled by Provo Craft Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard The recalled clips and snaps contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. |
U.S. CPSC June 8, 2006 |
Full-Body Safety Harnesses Recalled for Fall Hazard The harnesses could fail during use, resulting in consumers falling from tree stands and suffering serious injuries or death. |
U.S. CPSC October 27, 2010 |
Hunter Safety System Recalls Carabiners Due to Fall Hazard The pins in the carabiners can detach, causing a climbing strap to break free from the safety harness. This can result in the climber falling. |
U.S. CPSC January 4, 2005 |
The Step 2 Co. Recall to Repair Toddler Swings The straps on these swings could break, causing a child riding in the swing to fall to the ground and suffer injuries. |
U.S. CPSC August 6, 2009 |
Target Recalls Circo Booster Seats Due to Fall Hazard The booster seat restraint buckle can open unexpectedly, allowing a child to fall from the chair and be injured. |
U.S. CPSC August 21, 2003 |
Small World Toys Recall of Children's Puzzle One of the puzzle pieces (a stack of newspapers) poses a small parts choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC August 22, 2007 |
Children's Charm Bracelets Sold by Buy-Rite Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure 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 December 6, 2007 |
Basic Editions Girls' Clothing Sets Recalled by Kmart; Drawstrings at Waist Pose Entrapment Hazard The recalled pants have a drawstring at the waist that can pose an entrapment or entanglement hazard to children. |
U.S. CPSC May 2, 2006 |
Toy Phones Recalled for Choking Hazard The push buttons on the toy phone can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
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 June 17, 2010 |
Target Recalls Children's Belts Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The belt buckles contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
U.S. CPSC October 31, 2007 |
Toy Figures Recalled by Henry Gordy International Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paints on the recalled toys contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
U.S. CPSC December 1, 2005 |
Ideal Distributors Inc. Recall of Pacifiers The nipples can detach from the base, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC January 5, 2011 |
Avalung Backpacks Recalled by Black Diamond Equipment Due to Suffocation Hazard The air intake tubing can crack under cold temperatures, causing the unit not to function as intended, posing a suffocation hazard. |
U.S. CPSC January 29, 2009 |
L.L. Bean Recalls Ice Cleats Used During Winter Weather Due to Fall Hazard The elastic harness system attaching the cleats to footwear can detach, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC April 6, 2006 |
Computer Desk Set Sold at Office Depot Recalled Due to Risk of Falls The seat on the chair can break and fall through during use causing an individual to fall and suffer injuries. |
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 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. |
U.S. CPSC June 29, 2006 |
Electronic Toy Guitars Recalled, Small Parts Pose Choking Hazard The toy guitar can break into small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC October 30, 2007 |
Target Recalls Home Patio Sets Due to Fall Hazard The chair can collapse when weight is applied to the front end of the arm rests, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC July 30, 2009 |
Little Tikes Recalls Clubhouse Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard; New Assembly Directions to Be Provided The recalled swing sets did not come with assembly directions for the swing seat harness. The swing seat harness assembly needs to be completed by the consumer. The swing seats can detach if the harness is not assembled properly, which could result in fall and injury during use. |
U.S. CPSC April 2, 2009 |
Best Buy Announces the Recall of Certain Rocketfish Universal Portable Power Sources Due to Fire Hazard While charging the battery, the power source can unexpectedly ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC September 14, 2004 |
Regal Lager Recall to Repair "Baby Bjorn" Infant Carriers The back support buckle can detach from the shoulder straps, posing a fall hazard to the baby. |
U.S. CPSC June 3, 2004 |
Electrolux Home Products Recall of Air Conditioning/Heating Units The heating coil in the units can be damaged during assembly, causing an electrical short and overheating, which poses a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC April 20, 2004 |
Kids II Recall of Children's Mirror Books The mirror in the books can crack or break, posing a laceration hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC August 16, 2006 |
Atico International USA Recalls Folding Picnic Tables Due to Collapsing Hazard The legs on the picnic table can buckle or break during use, causing the table to collapse or fold unexpectedly. |
U.S. CPSC August 23, 2005 |
ZoloWear Recall of Infant Carriers/Slings The stitching that attaches the webbing to the carrier/sling can break, posing a fall hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC December 12, 2007 |
Fishing Games Sold at Grocery Stores Recalled by Far East Brokers Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The recalled game has parts that contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
U.S. CPSC November 9, 2005 |
Target Recall of Tea Light Candles The recalled candles can burn with a high flame and melt the plastic holders. This poses a fire hazard and a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC November 15, 2006 |
Target Recalls "Play Wonder" Puzzle Tables for Choking and Laceration Hazards The handles on the puzzle pieces may pose a choking hazard, and the tips of some nails could pose a laceration or puncture hazard. |
U.S. CPSC April 22, 2008 |
Beco Baby Carrier Recalls "Beco Butterfly" Infant Carriers The buckles on the carrier shoulder straps can unexpectedly release tension, causing the strap to slip through, posing a fall hazard to the baby. |
U.S. CPSC August 2, 2006 |
Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstring Recalled for Strangulation Hazard A drawstring is threaded through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts. |
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 November 9, 2006 |
Remote-Control Helix Micro Helicopter Toys Recalled for Burn Hazard The power supply controller can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC June 5, 2003 |
Children's Art Supply Sets Recalled by Creative Kids Inc. The sets contain mini-cutters with razor blades which pose a laceration hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC July 12, 2011 |
Diving Unlimited International Recalls Weight Systems Due to Drowning Hazard Manufacturing defects in the lanyard connecting the handle to the pocket or the cable securing the pocket to the harness can prevent the weight pockets from easily detaching from the harness and releasing the weights when the handle is pulled. This poses a drowning hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC February 28, 2006 |
Toy Mobile Phones Recalled for Choking Hazard The toy phone's yellow antenna can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC May 31, 2011 |
Bicycle Helmets Recalled by Bell Sports Due to Head Injury Hazard The plastic buckle that connects the chin straps can fail, causing the helmet to come off the wearer's head. This poses a head injury hazard to riders in the event of a fall. |
U.S. CPSC April 13, 2010 |
Eastwind Industries Recalls Kuuma Stow and Go Grills Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at West Marine Stores If the fuel container is not completely threaded on the regulator during installation, the propane tanks can leak fuel. This poses a fire hazard to consumers. |
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 December 15, 2005 |
General Electric Recall of Gas Ranges Posing Fire Hazard These ranges were manufactured with a design flaw that can cause an electrical arc between the wiring and adjacent gas supply tubes at two locations in the control housing of the range, posing a fire hazard. |