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U.S. CPSC December 17, 2009	Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Faux Wood Blinds by American Vintage Group Strangulation can occur when a child places his/her neck between the cords of the pull cord above the breakaway device and the device fails to breakaway.
U.S. CPSC September 4, 2007	NettoCollection Recalls Cribs Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazard The crib slats can separate from the side rails, posing an entrapment and strangulation hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC December 21, 2006	DEWALT Recalls Cut-Out Tools Due to Shock Hazard The cord wire in these units could be damaged internally, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC July 25, 2006	Children's Lamp Sold at The Home Depot(R) Recalled for Laceration Hazard The glass window of the fire truck and bulldozer night light can become dislodged, fall and shatter into small pieces. This poses a laceration hazard and a serious risk of injury if ingested by a small child.
U.S. CPSC August 25, 2009	Pella Recalls Casement Windows Due to Impact Hazard The hinge can break, causing the window sash to fall out, posing a risk of injury to persons beneath the window.
U.S. CPSC March 25, 2010	Evenflo Recalls Top-of-Stair Plus Wood Gates Due to Fall Hazard The slats on the gate can break or detach, posing a fall hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC January 13, 2009	Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall of Window Blinds Sold at Cost Plus and World Market Stores These shades have a looped pull cord and exposed inner cords on the back of the shade. Looped pull cords and exposed inner cords on roman shades present a strangulation hazard.
U.S. CPSC August 26, 2009	Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall To Repair Window Blinds By Vertical Land The horizontal blinds lack inner cord stop devices to prevent the accessible inner cords from being pulled out, could allow a child to become entangled in the loop and strangle.
U.S. CPSC March 30, 2004	Babies "R" Us and Playwell Recall of Snail Push Toys The screw securing the toy handle to the push toy could detach, posing a choking hazard.
U.S. CPSC July 18, 2007	Atico International USA Recalls Coffeemakers Sold Exclusively at Walgreens Due to Fire Hazard The coffeemaker can ignite due to an electrical failure, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC March 12, 2009	Tippmann A-5 Paintball Markers Recalled for Repair Due to Risk of Injury The end cap assembly on the rear of certain A-5(R) markers can break and eject during use, posing a risk of injury to the operator.
U.S. CPSC August 15, 2007	Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Recalls Skil(r) Circular Saws Due to Laceration Hazard The trigger switch on the saw can be locked "on," or the switch can be turned on, without the use of the safety lock-out. This can cause unexpected operation of the saw, posing a risk of laceration.
U.S. CPSC March 8, 2006	BRIO(R) Corp. Recalls Pull-Along Snail Toy Due to Choking Hazard The BRIO's snail toy is sold with a rattle containing a bell: The rattle can come apart, and the bell poses a small parts choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC June 7, 2006	Scubapro X650 Diving Regulators Recalled for Drowning Hazard Because of a manufacturing error, the regulators could malfunction, posing a drowning hazard to users.
U.S. CPSC August 30, 2007	Toys "R" Us Recalls Wooden Coloring Cases Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard The printed ink on the outer packaging of the wood case contains lead. Also, some of the black watercolor paint contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
U.S. CPSC March 13, 2007	Toys "R" Us Recalls "Elite Operations" Toy Sets Due to Lead and Laceration Hazards These toys contain high levels of lead in the paint, which is toxic if ingested by young children. Also, the toys have sharp points, posing a laceration hazard.
U.S. CPSC April 6, 2011	Stained Glass Soldering Irons Recalled By Cooper Tools Due to Burn Hazard The power cord can break at the flex point where the cord attaches to the handle, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 26, 2009	Near Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman Blinds; Sold Exclusively at IKEA The Roman blind has a continuous looped bead chain that, when not attached to the wall or floor, hangs loosely by the blind, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC December 15, 2009	Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Matchstick Roll-Up Shades by International Merchandise; Sold Exclusively at Big Lots Strangulations can occur if the lifting loops slide off the side of the blind and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material. Also, children can become entangled in the looped pull cord.
U.S. CPSC December 15, 2009	Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Draper Inc. These shades have an exposed operating cord and exposed inner cords on the back of the shade and a continuous looped bead chain that when not attached to the wall or floor hangs loosely by the shade, both posing strangulation hazards to children.
U.S. CPSC September 1, 2005	American Greetings Corp. Recall of Sesame Street Sunglasses The lens in the sunglasses can separate from frames, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC May 3, 2005	Simplicity Inc. Recall of Cribs The white paint on the cribs can chip, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC March 11, 2005	Applica Consumer Products Inc. Recall of Black & Decker(R) Brand ProBlend(R) Blenders The blades can weaken or break during use while making frozen beverages. A broken blade presents a risk of injury if taken into the mouth or swallowed.
U.S. CPSC April 7, 2010	Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds by Oriental Furniture Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck.
U.S. CPSC May 27, 2010	Hoover Recalls Upright Vacuum Cleaners Due to Fire and Shock Hazards The power cord is not properly routed or securely seated in the cord rewind assembly allowing the power cord to be pulled loose. This poses fire and shock hazards.
U.S. CPSC August 11, 2005	The Holmes Group Recall of Tower Heater Fans The power cord on the units can fray or sever causing the fan to stop working and overheat. This could pose a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC April 7, 2009	Stanley and Solarwide Industrial Recall Stud Sensors Due to Shock Hazard The stud sensor can fail to calibrate properly and detect AC electrical wires behind the wall, posing a shock hazard to the user.
U.S. CPSC June 2, 2005	Whirlpool Recall of KitchenAid Coffeemakers An internal electrical component of the coffeemaker can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 24, 2005	Whirlpool Recall of KitchenAid(R) Toasters An interruption of power to the toaster can cause the heating elements to unexpectedly self-start and could ignite any flammable items left on top of the unit, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC March 20, 2007	Casio(R) Inc. Announces Recall of Electronic Keyboards Due to Fire Hazard The recalled keyboards can overheat when in use, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC May 3, 2007	Battat Inc. Recalls Parents Magazine Toy Cell Phones for Choking Hazard The metal pin inside the hinge of the cell phone flip-top can fall out, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC December 15, 2009	Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roll-Up Blinds and Roman Shades by Walmart Under certain circumstances, strangulation hazards to children can occur with either of these products.
U.S. CPSC March 4, 2010	Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by Ethan Allen Strangulation can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the shade or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck.
U.S. CPSC May 10, 2006	Masterfoods USA Recalls M&M'S(R) Menorah for Fire Hazard If a candle burns all the way down, the plastic Menorah could ignite and present a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC August 10, 2007	Formation Inc. Recalls Coca-Cola(R) Themed Drinking Glasses Due to Laceration Hazard The inner wall of the double-walled soda glasses can break easily, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
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 October 20, 2005	Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Recall of Miniature Musical Bells Christmas Trees These battery-operated Miniature Musical Bells Christmas Trees could overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard. They were sold at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store locations nationwide from August 2005 through September 2005 for $19.99, and have the item number 233010.
U.S. CPSC June 30, 2011	Wm. Wright Co. Recalls Roman Shade Kits due to Risk of Strangulation Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the shade, or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck.
U.S. CPSC December 1, 2010	Lowe's Stores Recall to Repair Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds; Two Near Strangulations Involved Young Children Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck.
U.S. CPSC July 30, 2009	Frigidaire Recalls Clothes Washers Due to Fire Hazard An internal defect in the washer's drain pump can cause heat to build up, posing a fire hazard to the consumer.
U.S. CPSC June 10, 2005	Bunn-O-Matic Recall of Home Coffeemakers The coffeemaker's plastic pour-in bowl and lid can melt or ignite due to an electrical failure, posing a burn and fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 15, 2009	Near Strangulations of Child Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds by JCPenney Under certain circumstances, strangulation hazards to children can occur with either of these products.
U.S. CPSC October 7, 2010	Green Mountain Vista Inc. Recalls Roman Shades due to Risk of Strangulation Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the shade or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck.
U.S. CPSC February 11, 2005	BISSELL Recall to Repair Upright Carpet Cleaners The carpet cleaner's metal upper handle can pose an electric shock 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 October 27, 2005	Dorel Juvenile Group USA Recall to Repair Battery-Powered Ride-On Vehicles An electronic malfunction can occur in the ride-on vehicle's circuit board and/or battery connector, resulting in smoking and melting of components. This poses a vehicle fire hazard and a burn hazard to consumers if components are touched while malfunctioning.
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 November 10, 2010	Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall of Roman Shades, Roll-Up Blinds, and Roller Blinds by Hanover Direct/Domestications The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission today announced a voluntary recall of Roman shades, roll-up blinds and roller blinds because of the risk of strangulation.
U.S. CPSC November 22, 2005	Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Recall of Toy Sets Some of the toys in these trunks contain small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC August 26, 2009	Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Victoria Classics Roman Shades; Sold Exclusively by Target Stores Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck.