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U.S. CPSC December 5, 2006 |
Stanley Security Solutions Inc. Announces Recall of Door Handle Locks, Failure Could Lead to Entrapment in an Emergency The locks can fail and the door cannot be unlocked from the inside, posing an entrapment hazard. This failure could lead to the inability to vacate a location in an emergency. |
U.S. CPSC March 9, 2011 |
Stanley Security Solutions Announces Recall of Door Locksets; Failure of Latches Could Lead to Entrapment in an Emergency The latches can fail and the door cannot be unlocked from the inside, posing an entrapment hazard. This failure could lead to the inability to vacate a location in an emergency. |
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 June 26, 2008 |
Stanley Furniture Recalls Cribs Due to Entrapment Hazard The cribs could fail to meet a federal safety standard for crib dimensions. When the mattress support is in the middle setting, the space between the mattress and the crib could be too wide, posing an entrapment hazard to infants. |
U.S. CPSC May 10, 2006 |
Hoshino USA Inc. Recall to Repair Electric Bass If the battery is improperly installed, the bass can overheat causing internal damage and a fire hazard. |
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 August 12, 2008 |
Cooper Lighting Recalls Emergency and Exit Lights; Could Fail to Stay Illuminated in an Emergency The lights can malfunction and not stay illuminated in the event of a power failure. This could result in a failure to provide adequate lighting to guide building occupants to an exit in an emergency. |
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 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 September 17, 2009 |
Furnaces Recalled by Northwest Manufacturing Due to Fire Hazard The temperature gauge can fail and cause fire in the fuel storage hopper, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC August 22, 2008 |
Power Light Modules Recalled by GCI Technologies Due to Fire and Burn Hazards Internal wiring in the module's circuit boards is incorrectly installed, posing a risk of an electrical fire and burn hazards to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC March 7, 2006 |
Espresso Machines Recalled for Fire Hazard The electrical connectors in the C1000 Capresso Automatic Coffee Center espresso machine can erode, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC August 23, 2007 |
CPSC, Stokke Announce Recall of Sleepi Crib Foam Mattresses Due to Entrapment Hazard The crib mattresses are not properly sized, creating a gap, posing an entrapment hazard to young children. |
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 September 8, 2009 |
Bicycle Chains and Chain Connector Links Recalled by SRAM Due to Fall Hazard The recalled PowerLock connector links, used on bicycle chains, are brittle and can crack, allowing the chain to separate from the bicycle and posing a fall hazard to the rider. |
U.S. CPSC February 15, 2006 |
Espresso Makers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard The electrical connectors in the espresso machine can erode, posing a fire hazard. |
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 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 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 September 13, 2007 |
Back to Basics Products Recalls Iced Tea Makers Due to Fire Hazard The iced tea maker's components can fail, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC February 18, 2005 |
GE Recall of Built-In Dishwashers These dishwashers have a connector that can short-circuit and overheat during normal 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 March 30, 2006 |
Espresso Machines Recalled for Fire Hazard Jura Impressa Automatic Coffee Center Espresso Machines are being recalled because the electrical connectors in the machine can erode, posing a fire hazard. |
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 June 29, 2010 |
Radio Systems Corporation Recalls Power Adapters Sold with PetSafe(R) Heated Wellness Sleepers Due to Fire Hazard When the metal connector is removed from the bed, it can cause arcing between the coil spring and the connector, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC November 6, 2007 |
Laugh & Learn(TM) Kitchen Toys Recalled by Fisher-Price Due To Choking Hazard Pieces of the faucet or the clock hands can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC September 19, 2006 |
Regal Lager Inc. Recalls Travel Cots Due to Choking Hazard The plastic cap on the corner connectors can come loose, posing a small parts choking hazard to young children. |
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 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 July 27, 2005 |
Fourstar Group Recall to Repair Kid's Folding Chairs The chair's safety lock can fail, allowing the chair to collapse or fold unexpectedly. Children's fingers can become caught or entrapped in the hinge and slot areas of the chair, posing a pinch or cut hazard. This can cause severe lacerations and finger tip amputations to children's fingers. |
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 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 February 15, 2011 |
Nurses Choice Recalls Holiday Keepsake Newborn Mittens Due to Choking Hazard Decorations on the mittens can be pulled off, posing a choking hazard. |
U.S. CPSC September 8, 2010 |
Simms Fishing Products Recalls Wading Staffs Due to Fall Hazard The wading staff can collapse posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC July 16, 2009 |
Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by EMH Associates Due to Entrapment Hazard The jackets have a drawstring around the waist which can pose an entrapment hazard to children. |
U.S. CPSC May 24, 2005 |
Summit Marketing International LLC Recall to Repair Children's Folding Chairs The chair's safety lock can fail, allowing the chair to collapse or fold unexpectedly. Children's fingers can become caught or entrapped in the hinge and slot areas of the chair, posing a pinch or cut hazard. This can cause severe lacerations and finger tip amputations to children's fingers. |
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 March 25, 2009 |
Holiday Lights Recalled by Four Star Group USA Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Safeway Stores Electrical wiring in the lights can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC January 22, 2009 |
Saris Cycling Group Recalls Stationary Bicycle Trainers Due to Fall Hazard A handle pin on the bicycle trainer can loosen during use, causing the machine to become disengaged, and pose a fall hazard to consumers. |
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 March 4, 2008 |
LDR Industries Recalls Gas Connectors Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards The gas connectors can leak propane or natural gas, posing a fire and explosion hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC April 14, 2010 |
Dive Computers Recalled by Mares Due to Drowning Hazard An O-ring in the high pressure air connector can fail and leak air, causing a continuous but slow loss of breathing gas, which could require a diver to surface quickly, posing a drowning hazard to divers. |
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 October 18, 2005 |
Child Craft Industries, Inc. Recall of Cribs A wooden strip added to the end assemblies of the crib to correct a spacing problem could come loose, creating a space in violation of the federal crib standard and posing a risk of entrapment. In addition, the three pin nails used to hold the strip in place pose a laceration hazard if the wooden strip detaches. |
U.S. CPSC April 29, 2008 |
Nintendo Recalls Lapel Pins Due to Risk of Lead Exposure The metal lapel pin contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. |
U.S. CPSC February 12, 2009 |
Disney Store Recalls Toy Tool Sets Due to Choking Hazard The tools contain eyes that can separate, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC April 30, 2010 |
Comarco Recalls Power Adapters for Laptops Due to Burn Hazard Faulty wiring can cause the connector tips to heat and melt the plastic encasing the connector tips, posing a burn 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 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 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. |