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U.S. CPSC July 13, 2005	Value City Recall of Blow Dart Guns Consumers may have mistakenly purchased the dart guns thinking it was a decorative walking stick, posing the risk of injury if someone used the gun for its intended purpose.
U.S. CPSC August 20, 2009	Weight Watchers Recalls Plush Hungry Figures and Magnets Due to Puncture Hazard Sewing needles have been found in the stuffing of the Hungry Figures, posing a puncture hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 6, 2007	Collins International Co. Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heaters Sold at Menards Retail Stores Due To Fire Hazard The heaters can overheat, smoke, or ignite which could pose a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC February 22, 2008	Family Dollar Recalls Magnetic Dart Boards; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards Small magnets at the ends of the darts can detach. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.
U.S. CPSC July 3, 2008	Outdoor Canopies Sold Exclusively at BJ's Wholesale Club Recalled by Wanda Technology Due to Fire Hazard The canopies fail to comply with a voluntary flammability standard could pose a fire 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 December 18, 2007	Bicycle Helmets Recalled by Specialized Due to Failing Helmet Standard The helmets fail testing required under CPSC's safety standard for bicycle helmets. This can pose a head injury hazard to riders in a fall.
U.S. CPSC March 24, 2009	Pacifiers Recalled by OKK Trading Due to Choking Hazard The pacifiers are banned under federal law. They failed federal safety tests when the nipples separated from the base. This poses a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC January 11, 2005	Riviera Trading Inc. Recall of Children's Costume Bracelets The bracelets contain high levels of lead and pose a lead poisoning hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC December 8, 2009	Snap Beads Recalled By Edushape Due to Choking Hazard The tip of the snap bead peg may break off under repetitive pressure, posing a choking hazard to small children.
U.S. CPSC December 3, 2009	Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Sunsations Due to Strangulation Hazard The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC January 15, 2008	Toy Wrestler Figures Recalled by A.A. of America Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The surface paint contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
U.S. CPSC November 20, 2008	Watts Water Technologies Recalls Rotor and Shaft Assemblies Due to Fire Hazard If the assembly was installed in a fire suppression system and remained in a closed position, sufficient water might not have been available in the event of a fire. This posed a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 5, 2005	Toshiba America Consumer Products LLC Recall of DVD Home Theater Systems A problem in the system's circuit board could pose a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC August 6, 2008	Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled By Kids with Character Due to Strangulation Hazard The garments have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC May 2, 2007	Target Recalls Anima Bamboo Collection Games Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard The toys in the bamboo game sets could contain lead paint, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
U.S. CPSC July 24, 2008	Kids II Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard The tip of the rattle's antenna, which is attached to a bee figure, can detach and pose a choking hazard to small children.
U.S. CPSC September 19, 2005	Douglas Company Recall of Plush Toys Beads of glitter glue on the colored ribbons could detach and pose an aspiration hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC April 8, 2008	Magnetic Dart Boards Recalled By Henry Gordy Int'l; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards Small magnets at the ends of the darts can detach and be swallowed or aspirated by young children. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.
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 July 8, 2009	Husqvarna Recalls Lawn Tractors; Parking Brake Failure Can Cause Loss of Control The tractor's parking brake can fail posing a loss of control hazard.
U.S. CPSC October 17, 2007	Albert's Recalls Halloween Skull Pails Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The surface paint on the eyes, nose, and teeth of the skull contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
U.S. CPSC April 7, 2009	Simplicity Play Yards Recalled by Various Retailers Due to Fall and Entrapment Hazards One or more rails can collapse unexpectedly, posing a fall or entrapment hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC April 2, 2008	Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Brents-Riordan Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC July 27, 2010	Husqvarna Professional Products Recalls Riding Lawn Tractors Due to Fire Hazard The fuel line on the rear-mounted fuel tank is too long and can come in contact with moving parts while the tractor is in use, posing a fire hazard.
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 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 July 10, 2008	Lawn Mowers Recalled by American Honda Motor Corp. Due to Laceration Hazard The lawn mower's rear shield can break off allowing debris to be thrown toward the operator, which poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 4, 2009	Holiday Lights Recalled by Universal Distribution Center Due to Shock and Fire Hazard The lights have undersized wires that can easily pull out of the plugs and light sockets becoming exposed. This poses an electric shock and fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC May 25, 2006	Lighted Mirror Sold at Wal-Mart Recalled for Shock Hazard Exposed wires inside the mirror could pose an electrical shock hazard to the user when they touch the mirror.
U.S. CPSC June 3, 2008	Log Swings Recalled by Far East Brokers and Consultants Due to Fall Hazard A missing nail connecting the back of the log chair to the seat can cause the back to separate from the seat while in use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC April 25, 2008	CPSC, Kyodo America Recall LawnBott Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard The cutting blades continue to rotate when the mower is lifted from the ground, and the spacing on the side of the lawn mower could allow room for a consumer's foot to go beyond the shield. Both instances pose a serious laceration hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 19, 2009	Ridgid Table Saws Sold Exclusively at Home Depot Recalled by One World Technologies Due to Laceration Hazard The table saw's arbor shaft can fail when used with a stacked blade set (commonly known as a "stacked dado set"), which is used to cut grooves. The stacked blade set can be ejected from the saw, posing a potential laceration hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 6, 2004	Electrolux Home Products Inc. Recall of Husqvarna Lawn Tractors These lawn tractors can develop abrasions on the fuel tank because of the fuel line clamp's location. This can result in a fuel tank leak, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC November 7, 2007	Additional Spinning Top Recalled by Schylling Associates Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paint on the wooden handle of the top contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
U.S. CPSC June 7, 2007	Gemmy Industries Corp. Recalls Flashing Eyeball Toys Due to Chemical Hazard The plastic eyeball contains kerosene, which if broken, presents a chemical hazard to children.
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 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 April 3, 2008	Wal-Mart Recalls Candle Holders Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards The candle holders could tip over, posing a fire hazard. Also, the glass holder could break, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC April 9, 2009	Women's Shoes Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fall Hazard Heels on the shoes can easily detach, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
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 December 11, 2007	Gamenamics Inc. Recalls Air-Powered Hockey Tables Due to Burn Hazard The hockey table's wires can overheat or melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC November 13, 2008	JA-RU Recalls Toy Trains Due To Choking Hazard The recalled toy contain small parts which can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC January 26, 2005	Commend Co. Ltd. Recall of Dining Set Chairs The wooden chairs can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 25, 2006	Syratech Corporation Recalls Elements Decorative Lawn Sprinklers If placed under intense water pressure, and pieces of plastic body can crack, break off and be projected 5 to 10 feet in the air, posing a risk of injury to consumers and bystanders.
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 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 August 20, 2009	DVD Players Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fire Hazard The DVD players can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
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 September 26, 2008	Shivvers Manufacturing Recalls Lawn Mower Jacks Due to Collapse Hazard The jack lifts can have threads stripping or the nuts breaking, resulting in the shaft slipping and the mower falling from its stand-up position. This could cause serious personal injury to the consumer or property damage.