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U.S. CPSC October 6, 2009 |
Guardian Full-Face Diving Masks Recalled by Ocean Technology Due to Visor Separation Hazard If significant pressure is applied vertically to the top and bottom of the visor clamp, the clear plastic visor may dislodge causing the mask to flood. |
U.S. CPSC August 29, 2007 |
M&J Engineering Recalls Swivels for Scuba Diving Masks Due to Drowning Hazard The swivel, which is attached to a diving mask, could separate while diving. This will result in a sudden loss of the diver's air supply, potentially causing a risk of decompression sickness or drowning. |
U.S. CPSC October 14, 2009 |
SI Tech Recalls Diving Suit Hoses Due to Drowning Hazard; One Death Reported The hose contains an insert that can dislodge during diving and restrict air flow to the diver, posing a drowning hazard. |
U.S. CPSC April 13, 2010 |
Tabata USA Recalls Scuba Regulators Due to Drowning Hazard The first stage balance chamber plug can loosen from the scuba regulator causing a high-pressure leak and creating unstable pressure. This poses a drowning hazard to divers. |
U.S. CPSC August 31, 2010 |
32-Inch Sharp LCD-TVs Recalled Due to Risk of Injury The TV stand's neck support can break and cause the TV to tip-over, posing a risk of injury to the consumer. |
U.S. CPSC December 23, 2009 |
Scuba Regulators Recalled by Cressi Due to Risk of Drowning Partial obstruction of the High Pressure (HP) port can produce an inaccurate reading on the pressure gauge, resulting in a slow descent of the needle in the pressure gauge. The inaccurate reading on the gauge poses a drowning hazard to divers. |
U.S. CPSC June 30, 2010 |
Felt Bicycles Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard The oral inflator button is not properly bonded to the oral stem and can fall off during use, posing a leak of the buoyancy compensator contents. This poses a drowning hazard. |
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 May 31, 2007 |
Innovative Scuba Concepts Recalls Diving Regulator Components Due to Drowning Hazard The swivel, which is attached to a diving regulator, could separate while diving. This poses a risk of decompression sickness due to rapid ascent, and air embolism or drowning if the diver panics or the emergency ascent procedure fails. |
U.S. CPSC December 11, 2007 |
ROMI Recalls SCUBA Regulators Due to Drowning Hazard An internal component that seals air between the high pressure first-stage and the intermediate pressure second-stage can fail. This can result in uncontrolled flow of air to the diver and pose a risk of serious injury or death. |
U.S. CPSC October 1, 2009 |
Diving Equipment Recalled by Halcyon Manufacturing Due to Drowning Hazard The over pressure valves (OPVs) in the diving equipment could fail allowing the buoyancy compensator devices (BCDs) and the diver lift inflatable devices to leak, posing a drowning hazard to divers. |
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 March 17, 2011 |
Kawasaki Motor Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard The gasoline tank can split and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC August 24, 2010 |
Char-Broil Recalls Vertical Gas Smokers Due to Injury Hazard When the temperature setting is in "low," the smoker's hose/valve/regulator assembly does not allow sufficient gas to flow, causing the flame to extinguish. Gas continues to flow and build up inside the smoker. |
U.S. CPSC October 7, 2010 |
Bravo Sports Recalls Trampolines Due to Fall Hazard Incorrectly assembled trampolines can allow the top rails and legs to bend or break during normal use, resulting in partial collapse of the trampoline. This poses a fall hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC November 4, 2010 |
Infant Car Seats Recalled by Britax Due to Laceration and Choking Hazards The harness chest clip can break and pose a laceration hazard. Due to its small size it also poses a choking hazard. |
U.S. CPSC February 16, 2011 |
LEM Products Recalls Food Dehydrators Due to Fire Hazard The screws that secure the motor to the back panel can come loose, causing the motor to fall on the heating element. This poses a fire hazard. |
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 June 30, 2010 |
Sony Recalls VAIO Laptop Computers Due to Burn Hazard The computers can overheat, posing a burn hazard to the consumer. |
U.S. CPSC March 17, 2011 |
Maruyama U.S. Recalls Backpack Blowers and Mister Dusters Due to Fire Hazard The gasoline tank can split and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC March 8, 2011 |
Sanus Elements Surge Protectors Recalled by Milestone AV Technologies Due to Shock Hazard Improper grounding of the case and inadequate insulation for the circuit breaker poses an electrical shock hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC January 12, 2011 |
Toy Mobile Phones Recalled by Discovery Toys Due to Choking Hazard The clear plastic antenna can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC October 13, 2010 |
Iron Lover's Bench Sold Exclusively at Ross Stores Recalled Due to Fall Hazard The bench may tip over when only one person is seated on it. This could pose a fall hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC July 28, 2011 |
Fisher-Price Recalls to Repair Little People Builders' Load 'n Go Wagons due to Laceration Hazard The back of the wagon's plastic handle has molded-in reinforcement. This design adds stiffness and facilitates children gripping the handle. The handle poses a laceration hazard if a child falls on it. |
U.S. CPSC November 12, 2010 |
Giant Recalls Anthem X 29er Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard The frame can crack at the junction of the seat post and top tube, posing a fall hazard to riders. |
U.S. CPSC September 22, 2011 |
Bridgeway Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard The bicycle chain can break, causing a rider to lose control and fall. |
U.S. CPSC November 19, 2008 |
Brownie's Third Lung Recalls Air Compressors Due to Drowning Hazard The air compressor's components can fail, which could cause a stoppage of air flow. This poses a risk of drowning to users. |
U.S. CPSC March 10, 2011 |
Rocky Mountain Bicycles Recalled by Procycle Due to Fall Injury Hazard The front fork steering tube can break, posing a fall injury hazard. |
U.S. CPSC September 17, 2008 |
Aqua Lung America Recalls Apeks Scuba Diving Regulators Due to Drowning Hazard These regulators can be missing the diaphragm cover which can cause the diaphragm to become displaced during a dive, allowing water to enter the scuba regulator. This poses a drowning hazard to divers. |
U.S. CPSC January 20, 2011 |
IKEA Recalls Glass Mugs Due to Laceration Hazard The inner walls of the double-walled glasses can break during use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC January 19, 2011 |
Safety Vacuum Release System Recalled by Vacless Systems Inc. for a Repair/Replace Program to Prevent Entrapment Improper plastic material found inside the recalled product has been attributed to vacuum release failures which create an entrapment hazard to swimmers and bathers. |
U.S. CPSC September 14, 2011 |
John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors; Brake Failure Can Cause Loss of Control Hardware used to hold the brake assembly to the transmission housing can break. This can cause the brakes to fail, posing an injury hazard due to loss of control. |
U.S. CPSC August 30, 2011 |
Petzl America Recalls Belay Devices Due to Fall Hazard Excessive force on the handle can cause it to become stuck in the open position. When stuck open, the assisted braking function is disabled, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC December 7, 2010 |
Circo Children's Camping Combo Pack Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target Stores The floor of the tent failed a flammability test and poses a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC September 10, 2008 |
Aqua Lung Recalls Scuba Regulators and Adapters Due to Drowning Hazard Over-tightening of the DIN retainer by a technician during installation can result in the retainer breaking under pressure, a rapid escape of air from the scuba cylinder, and the regulator detaching from the scuba cylinder. This poses a drowning hazard to divers. |
U.S. CPSC September 14, 2010 |
The Coleman Company Recalls Water-Activated Spotlights Due to Risk of Impact Injury The lens assembly can come apart from the main housing of the spotlight with force and pose a risk of impact injuries to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC May 3, 2011 |
Sea Elite Systems Recalls Buoyancy Control Devices Due to Drowning Hazard The spring in the over pressure valve can corrode and break preventing the buoyancy control device from retaining air, posing a drowning hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC October 14, 2010 |
The Hive Announces Recall to Repair Revl Carbon Road Bicycle Brakes Due to Fall Hazard The cable clamping area of the bicycle brakes can crack over time, causing the brakes to fail. This could pose a fall or crash hazard to the cyclist. |
U.S. CPSC December 22, 2009 |
Diving Equipment Recalled by Dive Rite Due to Drowning Hazard The over pressure valve springs in the diving equipment could rust and fail allowing the buoyancy compensator devices to leak, posing a drowning hazard to divers. |
U.S. CPSC August 19, 2009 |
Burley Design Recalls Child Trailers Due to Risk of Injury The axle assembly's internal sleeve can loosen, causing one wheel to separate from the trailer. This poses a risk of injury to the child occupant or bike rider. |
U.S. CPSC October 6, 2010 |
Castalon Frying Pans Recalled By Tabletops Unlimited Due to Burn Hazard The enamel coating of the pan can crackle and break off after a few uses, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
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 September 30, 2010 |
Fisher-Price Recalls Little People Wheelies Stand 'n Play Rampway Due to Choking Hazard The wheels on the purple and the green cars can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC May 3, 2011 |
WRK Enterprises Recalls Edge and HOG Buoyancy Control Devices Due to Drowning Hazard The spring in the over pressure valve can corrode and break preventing the buoyancy control device from retaining air, posing a drowning hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC August 3, 2010 |
Bed Bath & Beyond Recalls Solar Lighted Cantilever Umbrellas Due to Injury Hazard A plastic connector which attaches to the arm of the umbrella can break, causing the umbrella to collapse. This poses a risk of injury to the user. |
U.S. CPSC September 1, 2011 |
Wooden Rattle Recalled by Manhattan Group Due to Choking Hazard The toy's U-shaped parts can break, posing a choking hazard. |
U.S. CPSC July 22, 2011 |
Ross Stores Recalls Acacia Chairs Due to Fall Hazard The chair can collapse when weight is placed on it, posing a fall 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 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 December 20, 2005 |
Meco Corp. Recall to Repair Gas Grills The regulators on these gas grills can leak propane when the propane cylinder is connected and open, and the grill is not in use. This poses a risk of fire and burn injuries. |