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U.S. CPSC
November 18, 2003 |
SecureAlert Recall of Safety and Security Phones Using the test button can result in the battery being drained without the user's knowledge. Without battery power, the phone is unable to call for assistance in an emergency.   |
U.S. CPSC
June 21, 2005 |
Belkin Recall of Batteries Sold with Bluetooth GPS Navigation System The battery can overheat, expand, and possibly rupture, creating an explosion or fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
June 23, 2011 |
American Honda Recalls Portable Generators The hazard labels attached to the batteries used on the generators are printed in Japanese instead of English. As a result, consumers handling the battery may not be able to adequately avoid risks associated with the batteries. |
U.S. CPSC
October 29, 2010 |
Girls' Ruffle Vests Recalled by The Children's Place Due to Choking Hazard Metal snaps may detach from garment causing a choking hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
February 12, 2007 |
Atmel Corp. Recalls to Upgrade Software in Microcontrollers of Honeywell(R) Digital Cellular Communicators The microcontroller in the communicator can enter an unrecoverable lock-up state due to a programming issue. The lock-up could result in a service interruption, and fail to transmit an alarm signal in the event of a fire or property invasion. |
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
January 4, 2005 |
The Step 2 Co. Recall to Repair Toddler Swings The straps on these swings could break, causing a child riding in the swing to fall to the ground and suffer injuries. |
U.S. CPSC
May 9, 2007 |
Cooper Lighting Emergency Lights Recalled, Could Fail to Illuminate in an Emergency A circuit board in the light could malfunction, preventing the lights from illuminating in the event of a power failure. |
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
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
March 10, 2011 |
Kid O Products Recalls Wooden Puzzles Due to Choking Hazard The knobs attached to the puzzle fruits can come loose, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC
April 23, 2003 |
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Recall of Battery Packs Battery packs can detach from the power tool unexpectedly and strike the operator or bystander, resulting in injuries. |
U.S. CPSC
November 21, 2007 |
Children's Snow and Sand Castle Kits by Paricon Recalled Due to Sharp Edges; Sold Exclusively at LL Bean The largest plastic castle block maker in the kit could crack at the handle during use, creating sharp edges that can pose a laceration hazard to young children. |
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
August 3, 2011 |
NexTorch Recalls Flashlight Batteries Due to Fire Hazard Batteries can overheat and rupture, posing a fire and burn 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
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
December 2, 2003 |
SCI Promotion Group LLC and Scripto-Tokai Corp. Recall Mini-Flashlights The mini-flashlight's battery compartment can overheat, presenting a possible burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
August 17, 2006 |
Lands' End Children's Light-Up Backpacks Recalled for Overheating The backpack's battery pack can overheat causing the battery case to melt, presenting a burn hazard if touched. |
U.S. CPSC
March 11, 2010 |
Noncontact Electrical Tester Recalled by Fluke Due to Shock or Burn Hazard The testers can fail to give an indication of live voltage, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is off, posing a risk of serious injury or death from electrical shock or thermal burns. |
U.S. CPSC
March 30, 2006 |
Toy Cars Recalled for Choking Hazard The hubcaps on the plastic wheels of Primary Sounds Toy Vehicles, from Kids Preferred LLC, can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
Fast Company
July 2000
Lynne Montesanto, Advertising Manager |
Where Am I? Create a door-to-door route map with Earthmate. |
Outside
April 2010
Will Palmer |
The Essentials: Power Trippers Five brilliant new devices for playing at home and traveling abroad. |
PC World
October 11, 2006
Dennis O'Reilly |
First Look: Mapping Software Loses Its Way Two low-cost packages aim to steer you in the right direction with varying degrees of success. |
Popular Mechanics
May 21, 2009
Joe Pappalardo |
Will Obama Kill Navigation Backup System as GPS Threatens to Fail? Obama's budget attempts to axe LORAN-C, a navigation backup program, even as experts at the Government Accountability Office sound warnings about satellite reliability. What will happen if GPS fails? |
Popular Mechanics
May 2008
Joel Johnson |
Is Your Carrier Tracing You via GPS and 911 Calls? Tech Clinic Information is being recorded any time your mobile phone is on. |
PC Magazine
February 1, 2006
Craig Ellison |
Delorme Earthmate GPS LT-20 with Street Atlas USA 2006 Although the Earthmate GPS has lots of great features, it's difficult to program and tracking errors limit its usability as a navigation aid. |
