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U.S. CPSC May 26, 2011 |
Eight Manufacturers Recall Pool and In-Ground Spa Drain Covers Due to Incorrect Ratings The recalled drain covers were incorrectly rated to handle the flow of water through the cover, which could pose a possible entrapment hazard to swimmers and bathers. |
U.S. CPSC May 26, 2011 |
Lawson Aquatics Recalls Certain Pool Drain Covers Due to Incorrect Rating; Covers Pose Possible Entrapment Hazard to Swimmers The recalled drain covers were incorrectly rated to handle the flow of water through the cover, which could pose a possible entrapment hazard to swimmers and bathers. |
U.S. CPSC May 26, 2011 |
Paramount Pool & Spa System Recalls Certain Drain Covers Due to Incorrect Rating; Covers Pose Possible Entrapment Hazard to Swimmers The recalled drain covers were incorrectly rated to handle the flow of water through the cover, which could pose a possible entrapment hazard to swimmers and bathers. |
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 March 18, 2011 |
Government Investigation Raises Concerns About Pool and Spa Drain Cover Testing and Entrapment Risks The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is conducting an investigation into the safety of pool and spa drain covers and the adequacy of testing procedures used to determine the flow rating of these covers. |
U.S. CPSC December 15, 2008 |
Pool And Spa Safety Law Aimed At Preventing Drain Entrapments of Children Goes Into Effect This Week: Failure to comply with Congressionally-enacted law can result in closure Failure to comply with Congressionally-enacted law can result in closure |
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 May 3, 2007 |
Coast Spas and Franklin Electric Co. Recall Coast Spas Due to Fire Hazard The recalled spas have a circulating pump and motor assembly, which can overheat and pose a fire hazard. |
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 July 31, 2003 |
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Kids Sling Chair Recall The small plastic bolt covers pose a choking hazard to small children. |
U.S. CPSC February 17, 2011 |
Perfect Pullup Recalled by Perfect Fitness Due to Fall Injury Hazard The plastic handle on the recalled product can crack posing a fall injury hazard for the user. |
U.S. CPSC November 5, 2009 |
Children's Art Easels Recalled by MacPherson's Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The chalkboard surface coating contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
U.S. CPSC December 9, 2010 |
Seattle Bike Supply Recalls Redline Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard The head tube can separate from the frame, causing the rider to lose control and fall. This poses a risk of serious injury. |
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 June 23, 2009 |
Crane Plumbing Recalls Bath Tubs With A Whirlpool Due to Entrapment and Drowning Hazards The drain covers in the tubs can entangle a bather's hair in the openings, causing the bather's head to be held under water, which can result in drowning. |
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 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 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 April 6, 2011 |
Stained Glass Soldering Irons Recalled By Cooper Tools Due to Burn Hazard The power cord can break at the flex point where the cord attaches to the handle, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
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 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 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 July 19, 2006 |
Plastic Hardware Covers on Children's Furniture Recalled for Choking Hazard The small cam lock covers can be easily removed, presenting 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 April 7, 2011 |
Active Leisure Tents Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco The tents do not meet the flammability label claim on the unit, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
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 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 June 30, 2010 |
Southern Technologies Recalls Drill Presses Due to Shock Hazard Wires in the motor housing can be pinched, posing a risk of electrical shock to the consumer. |
U.S. CPSC October 29, 2003 |
Neurosmith Recall of Children's Plush Toys Any of the four plastic button covers on the Pet Me Platypus can detach, posing a small-parts choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC September 21, 2004 |
Gruga U.S.A. Recall to Repair Office Chairs Sold At Staples Stores The legs on the base of the chair can break, posing a risk of injury to the user. |
U.S. CPSC April 1, 2008 |
Gecko Alliance Recalls Electronic Spa Controls Used on Serenity Spas Due to Fire Hazard The hot tub's spa control can overheat, posing a fire hazard. |
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 September 21, 2010 |
Children's Mood Rings and Necklaces Recalled by D&D Distributing-Wholesale Due To Risk of Lead Exposure The metal rings and necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. |
U.S. CPSC August 25, 2010 |
Television Wall Mounts Recalled by Milestone AV Technologies Due to Injury Hazard The elbow joint components on the wall mount's arm do not fit together properly, causing the attached television to tilt and possibly fall when the television is adjusted. This could pose an injury hazard to a consumer. |
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 May 27, 2004 |
Front Porch Classics Recall of "Old Century Dread Pirate " Coffee Table Games The surface coating and the metal in the ships contain lead and pose a risk of lead poisoning to young children. A child could ingest lead by swallowing a broken part of the ship or by repeatedly mouthing the ships. |
U.S. CPSC September 23, 2010 |
Molenaar LLC Recalls Night Lights Due to Fire and Shock Hazard The night lights can become hot to the touch and melt, resulting in risk of possible shock or fire. |
U.S. CPSC May 25, 2010 |
Chairs Recalled by Brunswick Bowling & Billiards Corporation Due to Fall Hazard The chair frame can separate from the seating section of the chair, posing a fall 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 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 February 18, 2010 |
Motor Controllers for Submersible Pump Systems Recalled by Franklin Electric Due to Shock Hazard The product label can lose adhesion, exposing the circuitry. This could pose a shock hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC January 20, 2011 |
Food Dehydrator Recalled by NESCO American Harvest Due to Fire Hazard A defective capacitor in the electronic control module can overheat, posing a smoke and fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC March 3, 2011 |
Manhattan Group Recalls Parents Wooden Activity Toys Due to Choking Hazard Wooden pegs on the xylophone activity can come loose, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
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 March 16, 2011 |
Girls' Jeans for Toddlers Recalled by Parigi Due to Choking Hazard Decorative rhinestones and sequins on the jeans' pockets can pose a choking hazard to young children. |
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 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 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 November 2, 2010 |
AmerTac Recalls Night Lights Due to Fire and Burn Hazard An electrical short circuit in the night light can cause it to overheat and smolder or melt which can burn consumers or result in a fire. |
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. |