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U.S. CPSC
July 15, 2004 |
Jo-Ann Stores Inc. Recall of Bamboo Torches The plastic oil canister can melt when the torch is in use posing a fire hazard.   |
U.S. CPSC
July 19, 2005 |
Lamplight Farms Inc. Recall of Tiki(R) Cone Metal Torches Sold at Wal-Mart The head and cover of these torches can come loose or be dislodged during use, allowing torch fuel to spill. This poses a risk of burn injuries and property damage. |
U.S. CPSC
August 23, 2005 |
Lamplight Farms Inc. Recall of Tiki Bamboo Torches and Replacement Fuel Canisters The surface coating of some flame guards on these bamboo torches and replacement canisters can absorb the fuel and ignite. This can cause the torch and nearby combustibles to catch on fire, posing a risk of burn injuries and property damage. |
U.S. CPSC
November 20, 2008 |
ImagiPLAY Recalls Bead Maze Toys Due to Laceration Hazard The trees on the toys can detach, exposing a metal screw. This poses a laceration hazard to young children. |
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
April 29, 2005 |
Atico International USA Recall of 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. |
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
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
January 17, 2008 |
The Wick & Petal Co. Recalls Candles Due to Fire Hazard The candles can burn with a high flame, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
May 25, 2011 |
Walmart Recalls GE Food Processors Due to Laceration and Fire Hazard The safety interlock system on the recalled food processor can fail; allowing operation without the lid secured which poses a laceration hazard. In addition, the product can emit smoke, or catch fire, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
September 2, 2005 |
Atico International USA, Inc. Recall of Children's Arm Band Pool Floats Sold at CVS Stores The seams of the inflatable arm bands can tear, causing them to deflate. This poses a drowning hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC
September 7, 2006 |
Atico International USA Recalls 9-Foot Patio Umbrellas Sold at Longs Drug Stores for Lead Hazard The umbrella poles contain paint with excessive levels of lead, which can cause adverse health effects if ingested by young children. |
U.S. CPSC
September 21, 2010 |
The Gerson Company Recalls Glass Vases Due to Laceration Hazard The glass vases can break or fracture, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
June 10, 2011 |
Excite USA Recalls Toy Helicopters Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Rite Aid Stores The plastic blades of the helicopter can detach during operation, posing a laceration hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
August 7, 2008 |
Atico International USA Recalls Personal Blenders Due to Laceration Hazard While placing the cup on or off the base of the blender, the blender can be inadvertently turned on, activating the blade. This can pose a serious laceration hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
May 20, 2010 |
Target Recalls Storage Trunks Due to Strangulation Hazard The lid of the trunk can drop suddenly when released, posing a strangulation hazard to small children opening or reaching into the trunks. |
U.S. CPSC
April 6, 2009 |
Atico International USA Recalls Coffeemakers Sold Exclusively At Walgreens Due to Fire Hazard These coffeemakers can ignite due to an electrical failure, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
March 10, 2011 |
Atico International USA Recalls Holiday Rattle Baby Slippers Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walgreens The internal stuffing and rattle inside the slippers decorative figures can be pulled out, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC
January 29, 2010 |
FAF Inc. Recalls Children's Necklaces Sold Exclusively at Walmart Stores Due to High Levels of Cadmium The recalled necklaces contain high levels of cadmium. Cadmium is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. |
U.S. CPSC
November 1, 2006 |
Atico International USA, Inc. Recalls Espresso Makers for Burn and Impact Injury Hazards The espresso maker's heating element can forcefully separate from its base during the brewing cycle. This poses burn and impact injury hazards to nearby consumers. |
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
July 11, 2007 |
Meyer Recalls Cooking Torches Due to Fire Hazard Butane fuel can leak from the torch assembly near the nozzle, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
April 24, 2003 |
DesignPac Inc. Recall of Oil Lamps The glass wick holder can shatter when lit, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
July 18, 2007 |
Vance Kitira Recalls Cinnamon Spice Candles Due to Fire Hazard There are no instructions on the candle warning consumers to remove the cinnamon sticks and trim the wick before lighting the candle. The cinnamon sticks can ignite, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
March 6, 2003 |
Hot Pots Recalled by Atico International USA Inc. The bottom of the hot pot can separate from the top, which could pose a serious burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
December 24, 2002 |
Atico International Recall of Christmas Candles The wick is not properly set inside the tealight, which may cause the plastic holder to melt and pose a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
January 30, 2007 |
Old Williamsburgh Candle Corp. Recalls Mason Jar Candles Due To Laceration and Burn Hazard The wick can move from the center of the jar to the side causing the glass to overheat and possibly crack or shatter. Exposure to broken glass and molten wax poses laceration and burn hazards to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
February 9, 2011 |
Hoover Recalls WindTunnel Canister Vacuums Due to Fire and Shock Hazards The power cord between the power nozzle and the wand connector can short-circuit posing fire and shock hazards to consumers. This condition can occur even if the vacuum has been turned off but left plugged in. |
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
November 29, 2001 |
Darice Inc. Candle Holder Recall When the candle burns down to the bottom of the wick it can set the candle holder on fire, which poses fire and burn hazards to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
March 1, 2011 |
Tommy Bahama Recalls Mini-Tin Candle Travel Sets Due to Burn Hazards The candle flame can spread from the wick to the wax causing a larger than expected flame, posing a risk of burns to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
November 30, 2005 |
Stravina Operating Co. Recall of Children's Metal Necklaces and Zipper Pulls The recalled metal jewelry contains high levels of accessible lead in the metal and/or the paint, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning to young children. Lead is toxic if ingested by children and can cause adverse health effects. |
U.S. CPSC
June 6, 2002 |
Candles Recalled by Island Soap & Candle Works Pieces of the candles' wick can fall off while burning and the wick can re-ignite after extinguishing, posing a burn and fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
February 18, 2005 |
Gardener's Supply Company Recall of Rope Candle and Holder The candle has a clamp (vise) that leads the end of the rope candle at the top. When clamped properly it is supposed to self-extinguish the candle when the burning wick meets the metal clamp (vise). The clamp (vise) does not always sever the wax close to the wick and does not always enable the wick to self-extinguish. |
Popular Mechanics
January 2007 |
Upgrade Wish List: Fire in the Bowl The MSR Reactor overcomes typical camp shortcomings. |
U.S. CPSC
March 24, 2004 |
CPSC Issues New Safety Warning for Paintball Guns Paintball gun users should be advised that the brass or nickel-plated valve that connects directly to the canister must not be unscrewed from the canister when removing the canister assembly from a paintball gun. This valve must stay secured and rotate with the CO2 canister. |
This Old House
Lisa Selin Davis |
Outdoor Mood Lighting New all-weather garden torches let you linger under the stars longer. |
