CPSC Recalls in 2002
256 recalls found
October 2002
Dehumidifier Recalled for Shock Hazard
Internal wiring can abrade on metal parts, presenting a risk of electric shock to consumers if the insulation wears through.
Consumers should stop using the recalled dehumidifiers and destroy and discard them. W.C. Woods is out of business. A remedy is no longer available.
Rechargeable Staplers Recalled for Injury Hazard
If a consumer inadvertently releases the spring-loaded staple magazine while holding the stapler close to his/her face, there is a risk of injury from a fully loaded magazine striking a consumer in the face.
Consumers should stop using these staplers immediately and contact Swingline for a free replacement.
Halloween Tree Tea-Light Candleholders Recalled for Fire Hazard
There have been reports that some tea-light candles burning in the candleholder could flare up, posing a fire hazard and a risk of burn injuries to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the candleholders, and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or exchange. Consumers who purchased the candleholder from the catalog or web site should call to arrange product return and refund, including the cost of postage.
Decorative Jack-O-Lanterns Recalled for Fire Hazard
The flame of a candle placed inside the Jack-O-Lantern could ignite the straw ribbon on the outside, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the Jack-O-Lanterns and return them to the Target store where purchased for a full refund.
Riding Lawn Mowers Recalled for Injury Hazard
The side discharge chute is defective. The material used to manufacture the side discharge chute is not strong enough to prevent projectiles from flying out from under the mower deck, exposing consumers and by-standers to possible injuries from flying debris.
Consumers should stop using their lawn mowers until the discharge chute has been replaced. Contact a Snapper dealer immediately for a free replacement.
45-Inch Electric Cook Tops Recalled for Shock Hazard
The cooking controls are miswired, which can pose a shock hazard to consumers.
Consumers should stop using the cook tops immediately and contact BSH Home Appliance for a free in home repair.
Baby Walkers Recalled for Fall Hazard
The walkers will fit through a standard doorway and are not designed to stop at the edge of a step. Babies using these walkers can be seriously injured or killed if they fall down stairs.
Consumers should stop using these walkers immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Toy Sponges Recalled for Choking Hazard
The eyes on the toys can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should take these sponge animals away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Caterpillar Pull Toy Recalled for Choking Hazard
The antenna on the pull toy can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should take these caterpillar toys away from children immediately and send them to BRIO® to receive a replacement toy or a refund, including the cost of postage.
Stuffed Pool Animal Recalled for Choking Hazard
The seams can separate, exposing the polyester stuffing and foam beads. The foam beads pose a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should take these stuffed animals away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Baby Walker Recalled for Fall Hazard
The baby walkers can fit through a standard doorway and are not designed to stop at the edge of a step. Babies using these baby walkers could be seriously injured or killed if they fall down stairs.
Consumers should stop using these walkers immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Viking "Designer 1" Sewing Machines Recalled for Fire Hazard
Solder connections in the main power supply of the sewing machines can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should return the recalled sewing machines to the place where purchased, to receive a free replacement power supply component.
Red Devil Gas Grills Recalled for Burn Hazard
The product's design allows consumers to light the grill at an air intake tube, instead of at the burner. Though the grill appears to function normally, gas inside the air intake tube ignites. The tube can reach temperatures of up to 750 degrees Fahrenheit and present a burn hazard to consumers.
CPSC urges consumers to stop using these grills immediately. Consumers who purchased Red Devil gas grills from Value City or Schottenstein stores can return it to the store for a store credit.
Electric Fans Recalled for Fire Hazard
These electric fans have undersized wiring, use a power plug that is not polarized, overheat and have an improperly sized grill, all of which could cause electrocution, electric shock, fire, and finger entrapment hazards to consumers.
Consumers should stop using these electric fans immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. Consumers can also return the fans to the firm for a full refund, by mailing the unit to: 110 West Graham Ave., Hempstead, N.Y., 11550.
Siebe actuators Recalled for Fire Hazard
A spring mechanism integrated with the damper is designed to close the damper during a fire to limit the spread of smoke, fire and fumes. The recalled actuators can jam and prevent the dampers from closing. If dampers fail to close during a fire, serious injury or death can be suffered by building occupants because smoke, fire and fumes can spread through a building's ventilation system.
To be eligible for a free actuator replacement, the building owner must test the actuator and report the results to Invensys. Only actuators that fail testing will be replaced.
Siebe actuators Recalled for Fire Hazard
A spring mechanism integrated with the damper, is designed to close the damper during a fire to limit the spread of smoke, fire and fumes. The recalled actuators can jam and prevent the dampers from closing. If dampers fail to close during a fire, serious injury or death can be suffered by building occupants because smoke, fire and fumes can spread through a building's ventilation system.
To be eligible for a free actuator replacement, the building owner must test the actuator and report the results to Invensys. Only actuators that fail testing will be replaced.
Performance Forte Pro Stix Bar Ends (Bicycle Handlebar Recalled for Injury Hazard
The bar ends can crack when tightened and come loose during use, which can cause riders to lose control of the bicycle and possibly suffer injuries.
Consumers should stop using the bar ends immediately and return them for a replacement or refund. Consumers can return the bar ends to the nearest Performance Store or by mailing them to Performance Inc., Attn: Returns Dept., One Performance Way, Chapel Hill, NC 27514.
Four-wheel drive All Terrain Vehicles (2002 Model Year) Recalled for Fire Hazard
The hose barbs that are used for the fuel fittings on the bottom of the fuel tank may have been overly tightened and possibly the wrong sealer was used during assembly. This can cause the threaded joint to fail and the sealer to not adhere to the joint itself. Fuel can drip from the tank, posing a fire hazard. In addition, there was a casting flaw in the aluminum housing on the front suspension. This could cause the front wheel to come loose from the connection point, causing the rider to lose control of the vehicle.
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact their local Manco Products, Inc. dealer to schedule a free repair or to receive a full refund. Owners of these ATVs have been directly notified about this recall.
Glass Candleholder Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The candleholder can unexpectedly shatter and cause cuts to consumers.
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product.
September 2002
Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers Recalled for Fire Hazard
An electrical component in the lawn mower can overheat, posing a possible fire hazard.
Consumers with either brand recalled lawn mower should stop using it immediately. Black & Decker mower owners should call Black & Decker to receive information on the free repair. Craftsman mower owners should take their mower to the nearest Sears store or Sears product repair center for a free repair.
2000-Model Digital Cameras Recalled for Burn Hazard
A short circuit can occur in the battery compartment, creating a possible thermal burn hazard to consumers, if the battery compartment lid is touched.
Consumers with a recalled Nikon Coolpix 2000 camera should immediately remove the batteries and contact Nikon to receive a free replacement Coolpix 2000 digital camera.
Chicago Bears Bobble Head Figurines Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The paint on some of the figurines contains excess levels of lead. If ingested over time by children, the lead from the paint may present a lead poisoning hazard.
Consumers should keep these figurines away from children and contact McDonald's to receive return and refund instructions.
Lithium Batteries in Electric Bikes Recalled for Fire Hazard
The lithium ion batteries in these bicycles can overheat and pose a fire hazard.
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately. The firm is no longer in business and a remedy is no longer available.
Battery Chargers Recalled for Fire Hazard
A manufacturing defect inside the charger can cause overheating of internal connections or external wiring, presenting a fire hazard.
Consumers should stop using and disconnect the AC power and the batteries from the chargers immediately. To arrange for a free replacement, consumers should contact Chargetek.
Electric Air Compressors Recalled for Fire Hazard
The capacitors on these compressors can overheat, catch fire and ignite the plastic cover above the capacitor.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Model 191000 and 192000 air compressors and should contact Northern Tool for a refund.
Wall Mount Gas Fireplaces Recalled for Fire Hazard
A design defect in the gas control assembly can allow main burner gas to prematurely enter the firebox during lighting. The ignition of this excess gas can cause the glass window to shatter, presenting the risk of burns or cuts from broken glass.
Consumers should stop using these fireplaces and shut off the gas immediately. To arrange for a free repair, consumers should contact Valor Heating.
Portable Basketball Hoops Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The basketball hoops can have a sharp protruding bolt on the player's side of the pole, that can cause serious leg or body lacerations to consumers. Basketball players can be cut when they collide with the pole, as they drive toward the basket or when they fall or are pushed into the pole.
Consumers should examine their units immediately. If there is a protruding bolt in the area of play, contact Huffy Sports to receive free bolt covers.
Heating Elements from Electric Rotisseries Recalled for Shock Hazard
Certain units have been found to leak current from the heating element, posing a risk of electric shock.
Repair to the Model 4000 Showtime Rotisseries bearing serial numbers beginning with ST-AAKa is necessary to assure continued safe operation. To receive the free repair, that includes the cost of shipping, contact Popeil Inventions Inc. Popeil Inventions Inc. was able to notify all customers by direct mail and through notice posted on its web site.
DC5000-model Digital Cameras Recalled for Shock Hazard
Due to a manufacturing defect, consumers using these cameras can suffer an electrical shock.
Consumers should immediately stop using the Kodak DC5000 Zoom Digital Camera and contact Kodak. The company will cover the cost of inspection, any necessary repair and shipping to and from Kodak repair centers. To receive a postage-paid mailer to return your camera, or for more information, contact Kodak.
Walk-Behind Mowers Recalled for Injury Hazard
The vendor who manufactured the mulch plates for Lawn-Boy used the wrong material, making the plates brittle and easy to crack or break if struck by a stone or stick while mowing. Objects coming through a broken plate or pieces of the plate could possibly injure the operator or bystanders.
Consumers should stop using these mowers in the mulching mode immediately and contact Lawn-Boy to receive a replacement cover plate.
Playskool Toy Chests Recalled for Injury Hazard
Screws in the chests' lid support hinges can loosen over time, and come out from the base of the toy chests. If this happens, the lids of the toy chests can collapse suddenly, possibly causing injuries to children's head, neck, fingers or hands.
Consumers should take these toy chests away from young children immediately and return them to the Target store where it was purchased for a refund or store credit.
"Bottle Cap Bear" Key Chains Recalled for Choking Hazard
A miniature "Coca-Cola" bottle that attaches to the body of the plush bear key chain can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should take the key chains away from children immediately, and return them to Team Beans for a refund or credit plus postage. Mail the item to Team Beans Forever Collectibles, Attention: Geoff Geruso - cc, 11 Elkins Road, East Brunswick, NJ 08816.
August 2002
Babyliss Hair Dryers Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The hairdryers do not have an immersion protection device on the power cord and could present a serious electrocution hazard, if exposed to water.
Consumers should stop using the hairdryers immediately and return them to Babyliss Pro for a free replacement unit with an immersion protection device.
Apple Slicer/Corer Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The cutting blade can separate from the center-coring ring during use, causing cuts to consumers' hands and fingers.
Consumers should stop using these apple slicers/corers immediately and return them to either the place of purchase or the company. Consumers will have their choice of receiving a replacement or a refund.
BMX freestyle bicycles Recalled for Fall Hazard
The length of the crank arm in the 2003 model fails to allow sufficient space between the rider's foot and the front wheel, when the front wheel is turned backwards. The rider's foot could come in contact with the front wheel, causing the rider to lose control, fall and possibly suffer serious injury.
Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and contact Haro to learn where to take their bicycles to have the crankset replaced free of charge.
Juice Extractor, JA-388 Recalled for Injury Hazard
The juice extractor's filter and lid can break apart while in use, projecting parts into the air, causing injuries to nearby consumers.
Consumers should stop using the recalled juice extractors immediately and contact Quixtar Inc. to receive a full refund.
Bicycle Tire Floor Pumps Recalled for Injury Hazard
The pressure gauge lens can separate from the pump and strike a consumer, causing injury.
Consumers should stop using this pump immediately and contact Todson to receive a replacement pump.
Polaris 2002 PRO X snowmobiles Recalled for Safety Concern
On all models, the brake pad may separate from the backing plate, which could cause brake failure. The brake pads will be replaced on all of the models. On model numbers S02NX4CS and S02NX4CSR the brake disc rivets may shear, which could cause brake failure. On these models, the brake disc and the brake pads will be replaced.
Consumers should contact a Polaris dealer to make arrangements to have the brake pads and/or disc replaced at no charge, depending on which model you have. Your dealer will have all necessary information on this recall.
Barstools Recalled for Injury Hazard
The dowels connecting the barstools' legs to the seat are not properly secured. During use, the barstools can collapse, posing a risk of injury to the consumer.
Consumers should stop using these recalled barstools immediately and return them to the nearest Shopko store for a refund.
Suspension Forks on Specialized Rockhopper A-1 Comp and Recalled for Injury Hazard
The spring and adjuster can separate from the suspension fork and strike the rider, causing injuries.
Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact Answer Products, Inc. to determine if your bicycle is among the recalled models. Consumers should take their bicycle to the dealer where it was purchased or to any authorized Answer Products dealer, for a free repair.
Statue of Liberty cigarette lighters Recalled for Fire Hazard
The lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children could ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards.
Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and contact S&G Enterprises, Inc., to receive a full refund.
Arctic Cat ATVs with the following model names: 250, 30 Recalled for Injury Hazard
The pressure switch in the braking system leaks fluid. The unexpected loss of fluid can cause the brakes to fail, posing the risk of serious injury or death.
To determine if an ATV is part of this recall, consumers should contact Arctic Cat. Consumers should have their ATV's model name and number available when they call. Consumers with a recalled ATV should contact their local Arctic Cat ATV dealer to schedule the free repair.
Table Saws, model number BT2500 Recalled for Shock Hazard
The motor housing on the saw may crack, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.
Consumers should stop using these table saws immediately, unplug them, and call Black & Decker to arrange for a free repair.
Shindaiwa hedge trimmers Recalled for Fire Hazard
The catalytic muffler can overheat and damage the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should stop using these hedge trimmers immediately and contact their authorized Shindaiwa dealer for a free inspection and muffler system upgrade, if required.
Arctic Cat ATVs with the following model names: 250, 30 Recalled for Injury Hazard
The ball joints on the front suspension of these ATVs can fail, resulting in a loss of control. This can cause the ATV to overturn, posing a risk of serious injury or death to riders.
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately. Registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail. To determine if an ATV is part of this recall, consumers should call Arctic Cat. Consumers should have their ATV's model name and number available when they call. Consumers with a recalled ATV should contact their local Arctic Cat ATV dealer to schedule the free repair.
Buckle Bridges Recalled for Injury Hazard
The platform edge, where the bridges are attached, can crack and the bridge could potentially detach from the platform and result in injuries.
Consumers should stop using the bridges immediately and call BCI Burke to receive a retrofit kit. BCI Burke sent notices to receive a free repair to 46 known purchasers.
RANGER Off-Road Utility Vehicles and Professional Serie Recalled for Fall Hazard
The problem with the RANGER vehicles and UTVs involves the swing arm, which is part of the rear suspension. During operation of the vehicle, the pivot bolts of the swing arm can loosen and fall out. If this happens, the swing arm can become partially disconnected from the frame. This can result in the vehicle losing power, because the drivetrain connection to the wheels is no longer maintained. If this were to occur, the loss of power and resulting swing arm disorientation could cause the operator to lose control of the vehicle, resulting in injury to the operator.
Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact their local Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair.
"Firestorm" and "Quantum Pro" cordless drill/drivers Recalled for Fire Hazard
The drill's switch can malfunction and overheat, posing the possibility of a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should stop using their drill/drivers immediately, remove the battery, and call Black & Decker to arrange for a free repair.
Fluke Digital Multimeters Recalled for Burn Hazard
The recalled units can take longer than normal, up to 18 seconds, to display readings of AC voltages above 500 volts. Users can misinterpret the delayed reading to mean that high voltage is not present. If high voltage is present, users could be exposed to a risk of shock, electrocution, and thermal burns.
Consumers should stop using these testers immediately and contact Fluke for information on returning the recalled unit for a free repair.
Proctor-Silex steam irons Recalled for Fire Hazard
The circuit board inside the steam iron can ignite and present a fire hazard.
Consumers should stop using the iron immediately and call the company toll-free to arrange for a free replacement.