CPSC Recalls in 2002
256 recalls found
June 2002
Toy tracks attached to children's activity centers Recalled for Choking Hazard
The toy track can break, presenting a cut or pinch hazard, and exposed small parts pose a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should stop using these activity centers with toy tracks immediately, and contact Graco, to receive a free replacement track.
Novelty cigarette lighters Recalled for Fire Hazard
These lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children could ignite the lighters, posing fire and burn hazards.
Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.
EVAC-U8 emergency escape smoke hoods Recalled for Fire Hazard
The smoke hood is a one-time emergency use personal safety device, that provides quick temporary protection from smoke in the event of a fire. In some instances, consumers purchased the smoke hoods for protection from tear gas or chemical warfare agents, but the smoke hoods should be used only to provide protection from smoke caused by fires.
Consumers who purchased the EVAC-U8 emergency escape smoke hood for protection from tear gas and chemical warfare agents may return the product to Brookdale International Systems, Inc. 1-8755 Ash Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6T 6P3, for a refund, including the cost of postage.
Candles Recalled for Fire Hazard
Pieces of the candles' wick can fall off while burning and the wick can re-ignite after extinguishing, posing a burn and fire hazard.
Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a full refund. The candles also can be mailed to the firm at 900 Fort Street Mall, Suite #1220, Honolulu, HI 96813, to receive a refund.
NiMh battery packs used with certain Megatech radio-con Recalled for Fire Hazard
The internal battery cell connections may slip and result in arcing and overheating, posing a fire or thermal burn hazard.
Consumers should stop using these batteries immediately and contact Megatech for information on obtaining a replacement power supply.
Portable fluorescent lamps Recalled for Burn Hazard
The ballast (the electrical part located in the arm of the lamp) in these lamps can overheat, short-circuit, and melt the insulating cover of the ballast, causing the lamp to fail and posing a skin burn hazard to consumers.
Consumers with the recalled units should unplug the lamps and stop using them immediately. Contact Luxo to return the lamp and receive a replacement lamp. Luxo will extend the warranty on the replacement lamps for 3 years from the date of replacement.
May 2002
Soft Farm Sets Recalled for Choking Hazard
The legs of the chicken and duck figures may detach, posing a risk of choking.
Consumers should stop using the toy immediately and either remove the legs from the chicken and duck figures or contact Lands' End to receive a full refund. Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Basic Editions 2-Piece Girls' Short Sets Recalled for Choking Hazard
The buttons on the garment are sewn on too loosely, creating a danger of them falling off or being easily pulled off, which poses a potential choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should stop using these garments immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
Toy Boxes Recalled for Entrapment Hazard
The middle lid support hinge can collapse suddenly and cause an injury to a child's head, neck, fingers, or hands; or can become an entrapment hazard to young children.
Consumers who purchased the toy box should stop using the toy box immediately and contact Southern Wood Products to receive a free replacement hinge. Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Big Red Wagons Recalled for Explosion Hazard
The Big Red Wagon has four rubber wheels that include plastic rims that may break and explode under pressure, when being inflated. Parts of the wheel and the tire can strike and injure anyone nearby.
Consumers should stop using the Big Red Wagon immediately and contact The Sportsman's Guide to receive free replacement wheels and a $10 coupon.
Firestormer and Skyblazer toy planes Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The plastic air intake chamber of the air-powered toy planes can burst, throwing plastic pieces, posing a laceration, bruise and abrasion hazard to consumers.
Consumers should stop using the planes immediately and contact Spin Master Toys, to receive a free replacement plane.
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. In some earlier grills, the heat produced by lighting the grill at the air intake tube damaged the plastic support piece, and caused the grill to fall to the ground. When it collapses, flames from the grill can burn nearby consumers and ignite surrounding combustibles.
Both the Home Shopping Network (HSN) and QVC voluntarily notified their customers directly about the hazard these grills pose, and provided a remedy. Grills purchased from retailers other than the HSN and QVC are dangerous, and CPSC urges consumers to stop using them immediately. Since Quantum and e4l have declared bankruptcy, there is no remedy available. Vendors who are still selling these grills also are encouraged to stop doing so and contact CPSC. About 19,300 of these grills, sold directly by e4L, were recalled in July 1998 because the burners could disconnect from the burner pan. Even if consumers participated in this previous recall program, they should stop using these grills since this warning addresses a different hazard.
Toy steering wheel attachment sold on Kolcraft's Jeep® Recalled for Choking Hazard
The steering wheel can break away from its base, allowing the small plastic turn signal and horn pieces to come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should remove the toy steering wheel on these strollers and contact Kolcraft to receive a free replacement toy steering wheel.
Rose Art cotton candy machines Recalled for Fire Hazard
The motors on the cotton candy machines can jam and overheat, posing a fire hazard. Additionally, the heating unit can be activated without the spinner in place, presenting a risk of burn to consumers.
Consumers should stop using these cotton candy machines immediately and contact Rose Art for a free replacement motor unit, and free samples of flavored sugar, to make cotton candy.
"SunSmart" baby floats Recalled for Fall Hazard
The leg holes in the seat of the float can tear, causing children to unexpectedly fall into the water and, possibly, drown.
Consumers should stop using these recalled floats immediately and contact Aqua-Leisure for a free replacement.
Safety 1st and Beatrix Potter "Designer 22" infant car Recalled for Fall Hazard
When the seat is used as a carrier, the plastic handle can unexpectedly release from the carrying position. When this happens, an unrestrained infant can fall to the ground and suffer injuries.
Consumers can continue to use the "Designer 22" as a car seat but should stop using it as a carrier immediately and contact Dorel Juvenile Group to receive a repair kit.
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. When the grill is lit at the air intake tube, it will appear to function normally, though gas inside the air intake tube will ignite. The tube can reach temperatures of up to 750 degrees Fahrenheit and present a burn hazard to consumers. In earlier, but similar products sold by a different firm, the heat produced by lighting the grill at the air intake tube has damaged the plastic support piece, and caused the grill to fall to the ground. Flames from the lit grill can burn nearby consumers when it collapses and ignite surrounding combustibles.
Consumers who purchased one of these grills from QVC should stop using them immediately and call QVC Customer Service. Consumers who purchased the product after August 1998 will receive, upon notifying QVC, revised operating instructions and a warning label to be put on the locking mechanism next to the air hole, warning users not to light the grill at the air hole opening in the venturi tube.
Total Gym® 1000 and the Total Gym® Pro model exercise m Recalled for Injury Hazard
The handles on these exercise machines can detach during use and the cable attached to the handles can break, resulting in injury to the user.
Consumers should stop using these exercisers immediately and contact Fitness Quest to order a free repair kit.
Speaker power adapters Recalled for Shock Hazard
The speaker power adapter's power cord connector is not grounded, posing a potential shock hazard to consumers.
Consumers should unplug the T-junction plug immediately and stop using the speakers. Consumers should contact Philips Electronics for a free replacement speaker power adapter.
Ziotek brand extension cords Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The cords have reversed polarity, which can present electric shock and electrocution hazards to consumers.
Consumers should unplug the cords immediately and call E-filliate to receive a prepaid shipping label, to return the cord and to select a free replacement or a full refund. Consumers who return the recalled product will also receive a 10 percent discount on a Cyberguys product.
Northridge 2000 Earthquake Valves Recalled for Fire Hazard
These gas valves could stick in the open position, allowing gas to flow freely, which poses a risk of serious injury to consumers, from fire and explosion during an earthquake.
Consumers should contact Seismic Safety Products immediately to have their shut-off valve replaced free of charge.
Power Plus automotive chargers Recalled for Fire Hazard
The automotive chargers are often used on job sites to charge power tool batteries. When used under low voltage conditions, the chargers can overheat. This poses a fire hazard.
Consumers should stop using the chargers immediately and return them to their nearest Milwaukee factory service center or authorized power tool service center. Consumers can choose from three options: an exchange for a 12, 14.4 or 18 volt battery pack, a replacement charger or a refund.
RYOBI brand hammer drills Recalled for Injury Hazard
The on-off trigger can stick, or the lock-on button can jam, posing a risk of physical injury to consumers.
Consumers should stop using the hammer drills immediately and return them to the place where purchased to receive a full refund.
"Slayer" and "Edge" Rocky Mountain Bicycles Recalled for Crash Hazard
The chainstay that holds the rear wheel in place can fail, causing the rear wheel to separate from the bicycle. This can cause the rider to lose control and crash.
Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a free repair.
Glove compartment organizers Recalled for Burn Hazard
The flashlight can overheat when the batteries are inserted, presenting a possible burn hazard. Also, the tire gauge does not produce accurate measurements when used.
Consumers should contact Consumers Union immediately for further information. Those who return the kit to Consumers Union or show they've discarded it will also have their magazine subscription extended for six months free of charge. In addition, Consumers Union will mail two free books to consumers as a replacement for the premium.
Bean bag chairs Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
The bean bags contain small polystyrene beads that present suffocation and strangulation hazards to young children who may inhale the small beads. The recalled bean bag chairs have zippers that were not properly sealed to prevent young children from opening the bean bag chairs and being exposed to the small beads.
Consumers should inspect their bean bag chairs. If the zippers can be opened freely, Baseline Design will provide owners with a free replacement bean bag chair with zippers that do not open.
Craftsman Lawn Mowers Recalled for Injury Hazard
Under certain operating conditions, the vehicle's transmission may fail, causing a loss of drive and brake ability. Should this occur, the potential for personal injury and/or property damage exists.
Consumers should stop using their riding lawn mowers immediately and contact Sears to schedule an appointment to have a free new transmission installed. Purchasers were notified by direct mail notification.
Total Gym XL exercisers Recalled for Fall Hazard
A lever pin that supports the elevated railing of the glideboard could fail, causing the user to fall.
Consumers should stop using the exerciser immediately and call Total Gym Fitness for a free safety bracket. Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Electric showerhead hot water heaters Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The nozzle can be easily unscrewed, exposing the uninsulated heater coil. The heater coil's grounding screw does not sufficiently reduce the current through the water, posing an electrocution and shock hazard to the bather.
Consumers should stop using these showerhead hot water heaters immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.
Club Car DS Golf Cars and Utility Vehicles Recalled for Fire Hazard
The fuel tank may leak, posing a potential fire hazard.
Consumers should stop using the recalled vehicles immediately and inspect the tank and storage areas for any sign of leakage prior to use. If signs of leakage are present, consumers should discontinue use of car and contact the nearest Club Car Dealer immediately. The fuel tank replacement will be done free of charge. Club Car has notified consumers directly about this updated recall, to schedule a tank replacement.
Electronic door locks Recalled for Fire Hazard
In an extreme fire situation, it is possible for the electronic wires and mounting holes to become exposed, posing a fire hazard risk. There is no danger of latch failure, nor will this prevent normal egress during an emergency evacuation.
Customers will be contacted directly by Best Access Systems to receive a replacement product. Products installed in non-fire rated applications and B.A.S.I.S. G mortise products installed in 20-minute fire rated applications will be modified or replaced if requested by the customer. Products installed in 3-hour fire rated applications will be modified or replaced.
Gas-fired boilers Recalled for Burn Hazard
The burners on these boilers could produce excess carbon monoxide (CO) in the flue, due to improper combustion, posing a risk of CO poisoning to consumers.
Consumers should contact ECR International immediately to arrange for a free repair. CPSC recommends that every home should have at least one CO alarm that meets the requirements of the most recent Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 2034 standard, International Approval Services 6-96 standard or the Canadian Standards Association 6.19-01 standard.
Duckie Ring rattle/teethers Recalled for Choking Hazard
The rattle may break, causing small beads to fall out, which presents a potential choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should immediately take the rattles away from children and return them to the company to receive a replacement toy or refund. Consumer should send the rattle to Prestige Toy Corp., 131 West 33rd Street. Room 606, New York, N.Y. Prestige will reimburse consumers for the cost of postage.
April 2002
Maximus SCUBA regulators Recalled for Safety Concern
The second stage orifices on these regulators can be cracked, bent or broken. This can result in a loss of breathing air underwater.
Consumers should stop using the recalled regulators immediately, and contact their nearest authorized Sherwood retailer, for a free repair.
Hitchhiker III Trailer Bikes Recalled for Injury Hazard
The bike's universal joint system can fail, causing a rider to lose control of the bike. This poses a risk of injury to either of the two riders.
Consumers should stop using these trailer bikes immediately and contact InSTEP for a free repair kit with instructions.
Vermont Precision Woodworks cribs Recalled for Entrapment Hazard
The slats on the cribs can loosen and detach from the drop side rail, creating a large opening between the slats, where a child's head or neck could become entrapped, resulting in serious injury or death.
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled cribs until the repair has been performed. Vermont Precision Woodworks is providing consumers with replacement drop side rails.
2002 Enduro-brand bicycles Recalled for Shock Hazard
The rear seatstays, the tube behind the seat that connects the rear axle to the rear shock, can break, possibly causing the rider to lose control and crash.
Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately, and return them to their local Specialized dealer for a new rear seatstay, which will be installed, at no charge.
Energy Smart Power Planners Recalled for Shock Hazard
The Power Planner is a device connected between motorized appliances and wall outlets that is intended to save electricity. These Power Planners have reversed polarity, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Consumers should unplug these devices immediately. Coast Energy Management is out of business, and a remedy is no longer available. Do not use this product. Please discard or destroy this product. Do not donate or resell.
2000/2001 Paragon, Quantum and Omega treadmills Recalled for Fall Hazard
A component of the electronic control panel can malfunction, causing the motor and walking belt to rapidly accelerate and the user can lose balance and fall.
Consumers should stop using these treadmills immediately and contact Horizon Fitness to receive a repair kit and to set up an appointment to receive an in-home repair.
Glade® Extra Outlet Scented Oil Air Fresheners Recalled for Fire Hazard
These Extra Outlet PlugIns® may have been misassembled during manufacture, which could pose a risk of fire.
Consumers should immediately unplug the air fresheners and contact SC Johnson for free, full value replacement coupons or a refund.
Harry Potter Magic Potion Bottle key chains Recalled for Safety Concern
The key chains can leak petroleum distillates, which can pose an ingestion hazard to children.
Consumers should take the key chains away from children immediately and contact Hallmark for a full refund.
GL-X200™ Estes Air™ Powered Rocket Systems Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The rockets' foam tips can break off, exposing sharp edges that can cause face lacerations or eye injuries to consumers. The rocket systems also have weak pump handles that can break during use, posing a risk of hand lacerations to consumers.
Consumers should stop using the air rockets immediately and contact Estes Industries for information on how to get a replacement rocket.
Mongoose and Roadmaster mountain bicycles with Ballisti Recalled for Fall Hazard
The forks on these bicycles can break apart, causing riders to lose control, fall and suffer serious injury.
Consumers should immediately stop using these bicycles and call the firm to obtain information on receiving a $65 refund for the bicycle fork. This applies to all owners of bicycles with Ballistic model 105 forks manufactured by Brunswick (except the Mongoose A40), even if they received a new Ballistic model 105 fork, as a result of participating in a previous recall.
Wheelbarrows Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The plastic wheel assemblies on these wheelbarrows, manufactured by a predecessor company, can break when being inflated with high-pressure air hoses. This can result in plastic pieces exploding from the rims of the wheels, possibly hitting nearby consumers and causing lacerations and other injuries.
Consumers should not inflate the tires on these wheelbarrows. Consumers should contact Ames True Temper to receive a free replacement steel wheel assembly.
Seahorse® and "Bradford & White" Outdoor Gas-Powered Wa Recalled for Fire Hazard
Over time, the heat exchanger could become blocked, creating a potential ventilation and cracking problem, posing a fire hazard, if nearby combustibles ignite.
Consumers should stop using the water heaters immediately and contact the recall hotline to receive a free repair kit. Most consumers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Smart Response Swings Recalled for Safety Concern
It is possible to misassemble the seats of these swings, so that they appear secure, but are not. If the seat of the swing is not properly attached, the seat and baby can flip forward.
Consumers should stop using swings immediately and call Fisher-Price for help in inspecting the seat, to make sure the seat is properly attached. If the seat is not properly attached, a free replacement seat and revised instructions will be provided.
DR® Whisperlite® lawnmower Recalled for Laceration Hazard
A wiring problem on the lawnmower's circuit board may cause some of the safety functions to become inoperable. The mower may continue to operate, after the Operator Presence Control Bar is released. The blade also may continue to spin for an extended period of time, after the mower has been shut off. Contact with a moving lawnmower blade can result in lacerations or serious injury to the hand or foot.
Consumers with a recalled lawn mower should immediately stop using the lawnmower. Country Home Products is sending all registered users of a Whisperlite® mower a repair kit. If you have not received a repair kit by May 1, 2002, please contact Country Home Products to request a free repair kit.
Hot & Cold Water Dispensers Recalled for Fire Hazard
The hot & cold water dispenser's heater band can short circuit, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should turn off the hot tank power switch or simply unplug the units and contact Crystal Mountain to receive repair information. Consumers should have the serial number of their water cooler available at the time of the call.
DeWALT 7 1/4-inch circular saws Recalled for Safety Concern
The spindle on the saw may slip, causing the blade to contact the lower guard, posing a hazard to the consumer, from an exposed blade.
Consumers should stop using the circular saws immediately and return them to the nearest DeWALT service center, for a free repair.
Up, Down & Around toddler maze toys Recalled for Choking Hazard
The plastic tubes can break from the wooden base, releasing beads, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should stop using the toy immediately and contact Discovery Toys to receive a free replacement. Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.