CPSC Recalls in 2004
278 recalls found
December 2004
Push Along Frog, Animal Organ, and Rock & Roll Kids Gui Recalled for Choking Hazard
The toys can easily break apart, exposing small parts. This poses a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from young children. Consumers should call the firm to get information on returning the toys to the importer for a refund and postage reimbursement.
Walther CP Sport, CP99, and Nighthawk CO2 Air Pistols Recalled for Fire Hazard
The air pistols' safety might move from the engaged or "safe" position to the disengaged or "fire" position when the trigger is pulled once or more and then released. This poses a risk of serious injury if the air pistol is loaded and unintentionally fired.
Consumers should stop using these air pistols immediately and contact the company to receive a free inspection and repair or replacement unit.
Robertshaw 7000 Series Gas Control Valve Recalled for Fire Hazard
Fire hazard. If the pilot light goes out, the gas valve could stick in an open position, permitting gas to continue to flow. This can result in a gas explosion and fire, which could result in severe personal injury or property damage.
Free repair or replacement if necessary. If you smell gas near the appliance or in the building, immediately leave the area and call your gas company or a certified gas technician to investigate the cause. If you do not smell gas, check the pilot lights on your gas appliances. If any pilot lights are out, do not attempt to relight. Have the appliance examined by a qualified technician. Have the date code of your 7000 series gas valve ready when you contact Robertshaw.
Smoke Detector Systems Recalled for Fire Hazard
The smoke alarms can fail to activate during a fire or emergency, if installed in combination with certain control panels.
Consumers should contact their system installer or service provider to arrange for a free repair or replacement to make the smoke detectors and control panel systems compatible.
Metallic necklaces Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The necklaces contain high levels of lead. CPSC regulations ban children's products from containing high levels of lead due to the risk of lead poisoning resulting from contact with these products. The necklaces also contain a sharp point, posing a laceration hazard to young children.
Consumers should immediately take these necklaces away from young children and contact the company to receive a refund.
Extra-Duty and Heavy-Duty Swing Seats Recalled for Fall Hazard
A manufacturing defect can cause the metal grommet securing the seat to break. If this happens, the user can fall to the ground.
Consumers should take down the extra-duty and heavy-duty seats and contact Swing-N-Slide® for information on how to return the swing for a replacement. The company will send consumers a postage-paid package to return the product.
AC power adapters for Psion Teklogix notebook computers Recalled for Fire Hazard
The adapters can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should stop using the adapters immediately and contact Psion Teklogix to receive a free replacement unit.
Basketball Hoops Recalled for Fall Hazard
The bolt attaching the arm to the vertical post can break, causing the backboard to fall and injure someone standing below.
Consumers should stop using their basketball hoops and contact First Team Customer Service to receive a free repair kit.
2005 Kawasaki model KLX110-A4 off-highway motorcycle Recalled for Shock Hazard
On some units, the rear shock absorber may have been assembled with an incorrect o-ring, allowing fluid to leak from the shock. Fluid loss from the shock can compromise the shock's damping characteristics, which can render the motorcycle unstable, creating a potential for an injury or death.
Consumers should stop using the motorcycles immediately and contact their Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment for a free replacement of the rear shock.
Suzuki 2005 model year DR-Z110K5 Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled for Shock Hazard
The rear shock absorber may have been assembled with an incorrect o-ring, allowing fluid to leak from the shock absorber. Fluid loss from the shock absorber can compromise the shock's damping characteristics, which can render the motorcycle unstable, creating a potential for injury or death.
Consumers should stop using these motorcycles immediately and contact a local Suzuki dealer to schedule an appointment for repair service.
Energie Brand Hooded Sweaters Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
The hooded sweaters have drawstrings, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
Consumers can remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the hooded drawstring sweater to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Converter for Air 2 Alternate Inflation Regulator Recalled for Safety Concern
An insufficient bond may cause a break in the converter coupling, which could impact the diver's ability to control buoyancy.
Consumers who dive with an Air 2 Alternate Inflation Regulator on a NON-SCUBAPRO buoyancy compensator should immediately stop use and contact SCUBAPRO. They will be instructed to take their buoyancy compensator with the Air 2 intact to their authorized SCUBAPRO dealers for a free replacement.
3-way compact fluorescent light bulbs Recalled for Burn Hazard
The bulbs can overheat and spark, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Consumers should stop using the bulbs immediately and contact Technical Consumer Products for a free replacement or gift card.
Polaris "900 Fusion" and "900 RMK 151" snowmobiles Recalled for Fire Hazard
The fuel connections between the fuel line and the fuel pump and fuel filter can leak. Failure of the fuel connection can result in leaking fuel and a possible fire, which can result in severe injury or death. In addition, the drive shaft may have been incorrectly heat treated, resulting in brittle drive shafts that could fail at lower loads than the shafts were originally designed to meet. Failure of the drive shaft can result in a loss of braking of the snowmobile and severe injury or death.
Free repair. Contact your Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment to install fuel line connection clamps and a replacement drive shaft. Polaris has notified consumers directly about this recall.
2004-2005 Eiger and Vinson ATVs Recalled for Fire Hazard
Recalled ATVs were assembled with an incorrectly sized mounting bolt under the fuel tank. This could result in fuel leakage, presenting a fire safety hazard and risk of injury or death.
Consumers should take their affected ATV to an authorized Suzuki dealership. The dealer will replace the fuel petcock-mounting bolt and sealing washers at no charge to the consumer.
Scag Tiger Cub Riding Lawn Tractors Recalled for Fire Hazard
Fuel can leak out of the carburetor, posing a risk of fire and burn injuries.
Consumers should stop using these tractors immediately and contact a Scag Equipment dealer for a free repair. The company is directly notifying those consumers who completed and returned warranty cards.
Skil® Table Saw Model 3400 Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The blade drive mechanism may loosen or the motor can separate from the tool. Loosening of the blade drive mechanism can result in kickback of the item being sawed, resulting in possible laceration. Motor unit separation can cause the coasting saw blade to damage the saw wiring resulting in possible electric shock, or the separated motor could strike the user and cause injury.
Contact Robert Bosch Tool Corporation to receive a repair kit. The kit includes hardware and instructions for installation.
Lazer Z EFI zero turn radius riding lawn mowers Recalled for Fire Hazard
Due to the location of the fuel line on the Lazer Z EFI riding mowers, a hole can develop, resulting in a fuel leak that could present a fire hazard.
Consumers should stop using these Exmark riding mowers and contact their local Authorized Exmark Service Dealer to schedule a time to install a free replacement fuel line.
Husqvarna Lawn Tractors Recalled for Fire Hazard
These lawn tractors can develop abrasions on the fuel tank because of the fuel line clamp's location. This can result in a fuel tank leak, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers who have one of the recalled lawn tractors should contact an authorized Husqvarna service provider in your area, which will provide a free repair.
GardenPlus Industrial Garden Cart Recalled for Safety Concern
Over-inflation of the tires can break the metal tire rim, causing users and bystanders to be struck with pieces of metal.
Owners will receive a direct shipment of a free set of replacement wheels.
Mossimo Beaded Sandals Recalled for Fall Hazard
The sole of the sandal can become slippery, causing the consumer to fall and receive bodily injury.
Consumers should return their sandals to their nearest Target store for a gift card from Target in the amount of a full refund of the purchase price plus applicable state taxes.
November 2004
Table Soccer Game Recalled for Fire Hazard
The lighting structures may spark if the tube lights are not properly installed, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately disconnect all power to the table soccer game. Consumers may return the unit for a full refund or contact Classic Sport for a rebate for the removal of the lighting fixture.
Children's Snow Suits and Jackets Recalled for Choking Hazard
These snow suits and jackets have decorative compasses and corded zipper pull tags that can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers can cut off the compasses and corded zipper pull tags from the zipper pulls, or return the recalled snow suits and jackets to Meijer retailers for a refund.
Sweep+Vac by Swiffer Vacuum Cleaner Recalled for Fire Hazard
In some cases, when the vacuum cleaner is left in the "on" position, the rotor can lock up and cause the unit to overheat. This poses a smoke and fire hazard.
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and disconnect the Sweep+Vac by removing the top section of the pole. To disconnect the vacuum cleaner, press the small green button on the pole, about 12 inches below the handle, then pull the handle straight out. This eliminates any possibility of the unit overheating. Consumers should contact Procter & Gamble for more information on returning the product to receive a free replacement coupon.
Children's Corduroy Overalls Recalled for Choking Hazard
The buttons on the front and side panels of the overalls can detach from the garment, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Hanna Andersson will notify all known purchasers by mail regarding a refund.
John Deere GX85 and SX85 Riding Lawn Mowers Recalled for Fire Hazard
The fuel tanks can crack and leak fuel, presenting a potential for fire or burn injuries.
The company is directly notifying those consumers who purchased affected mowers. Consumers should stop using their tractors immediately and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair.
Ab Lounge™, Ab Lounge™ 2, and Ab Lounge™ Ultimate Exerc Recalled for Laceration Hazard
When opening or folding up these exercise machines, consumers can catch their fingers in the hinges. This can result in lacerations, crushing, or amputation to fingertips. This does not occur while users are exercising.
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
Lakewood MPH-25 fan-forced mini-personal electric heate Recalled for Fire Hazard
Fire hazard if an electrical failure leads to overheating and melting of plastic parts.
Consumers should immediately stop using these heaters, unplug, disable, and discard them. The firm is out of business, and a remedy is no longer available.
The TriLite Stool Recalled for Safety Concern
The legs of the stool can bend and the stools may collapse, when used on smooth hard floor surfaces.
Consumers will be supplied with replacement stools on a two for one basis. Contact Byer of Maine to arrange for replacement.
3.7-inch Stator (stationary component of a motor) used Recalled for Fire Hazard
Under locked condition, it can become overheated and present a potential fire/shock hazard to consumers.
Emerson Motor Company will repair or replace all non-conforming units at no cost to the consumers.
Kubota RTV900 Utility Vehicles Recalled for Injury Hazard
The front hood of the RTV900 utility vehicle can come off during operation, striking the driver or passenger and causing serious personal injury.
Stop using the recalled vehicles and contact the nearest Kubota RTV900 Dealer to schedule an appointment to have the hood inspected and, if necessary, replaced free of charge.
Meter socket load center Recalled for Fire Hazard
Some of these products were sold with loose internal bolt connections, which could result in excessive heat or fire.
Midwest and GE have begun contacting all consumers, distributors and the utility companies to locate the affected products. They will repair or replace the product at no charge to the consumers.
Okie Dokie Alligator Football Pajama Set Recalled for Choking Hazard
The heat-sealed patches on the front of the garment can detach, posing a possible choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should immediately stop using the pajama sets and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
Electric Pictures Recalled for Fire Hazard
These pictures have inadequate construction, incorrect wiring, and use flammable materials, all of which pose fire and electric shock hazards to consumers.
Consumer should unplug the electric pictures immediately and return them to Chicago Imports for a refund.
Jenn-Air Downdraft Gas Cooktops Recalled for Fire Hazard
The recalled cooktops have switches located too close to the gas tubing leading to the grill burner. Electrical arcing can cause the tubing to leak gas and ignite, resulting in a fire hazard to consumers.
Customers who have purchased one of these recalled cooktops should contact Maytag to schedule a free, in-home repair. Consumers should stop using the grill or burners activated by the two left hand controls until the repair is completed. The center and right hand burners can be used.
2004 Model Neuton Cordless Electric Lawnmowers Recalled for Shock Hazard
These lawnmowers contain an electronic switch in their handlebar. In certain instances, this switch is not aligned properly, in which case the mower does not comply with the mandatory federal safety standard for lawnmowers under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. The safety standards require that lawn mowers contain a blade control system that includes a handlebar that is designed to cause the motor to stop in the event that the operator ceases to maintain a grip on the handlebar. In units containing the defective switch, when the handlebar is released, the motor continues to run, which causes the blade to continue to spin. When this occurs, the potential for personal injury or property damage exists.
Known owners of the recalled lawn mower will be notified of this recall. Country Home Products is sending all registered owners instructions on how to determine if their lawnmower is affected by the recall. The defective handlebars will be replaced at no charge to consumers.
Rotating Cross Bar SCUBA Manifold Recalled for Drowning Hazard
Undersized o-rings installed on the cross bar can cause a loss of breathing air from the SCUBA cylinder, presenting a risk of drowning.
Affected units will be replaced at no cost to the consumer.
Bowflex Power Pro and Bowflex Ultimate Fitness Machines Recalled for Fall Hazard
The seat pin on the Power Pro with "Lat Tower" and Ultimate models can break or become disengaged, allowing the seat to move suddenly. Also, the incline support bracket on the Power Pro without a "Lat Tower" can break, allowing the incline bench to move suddenly. Both hazards pose a fall risk to the user.
The firm is no longer in business and the recall remedy is no longer available. Discard this product. Do not donate or resell.
BLACK CAT® Electric Pressure Washer Recalled for Shock Hazard
The electric motor in the pressure washer can overheat and melt the housing, possibly igniting nearby flammable materials or exposing live electrical parts.
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
Gas Furnaces Recalled for Fire Hazard
These furnaces can overheat, causing heat-exchanger cracking, burn-through and, in extreme cases, furnace wrapper burn-through. This can lead to heating and possible burning of the drywall and other combustibles adjacent to the furnace, which poses a fire and smoke hazard to consumers.
Consumers should not use the heating function of these furnaces until it has been inspected and repaired. Consumers should contact UPG to schedule a free inspection and repair of any furnace involved in the recall.
Type 1 Abrasive Cut-Off Wheels Recalled for Laceration Hazard
These abrasive cut-off wheels do not have correct speed rating labels. If used at the labeled speed rating, the wheels can burst, causing possible injury to user and bystanders.
Consumers should stop using the recalled wheels immediately and contact Bosch for return and replacement instructions.
Stack-On Strong Box Safe Recalled for Injury Hazard
These safes can be opened without the use of a combination by jiggling with the door knob. This could allow unauthorized access to a handgun and the potential for serious injury.
Consumers can return their drawer safe to the place of purchase for a refund or contact Stack-On Products Customer Service at 800-323-9601 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Five-burner Vermont Castings barbeque grills Recalled for Fire Hazard
Gas leak and fire hazard. The burner tubes may not fit fully into the gas valves. If a consumer pulls on the console, the metal may flex and the gas valves may disconnect from the burners, releasing gas and creating a fire risk that could cause injury and property damage.
Firm is no longer in business and a remedy is no longer available. Consumers should discard or destroy the product.
John Deere Gator HPX Utility Vehicles Recalled for Safety Concern
Loss of brake system pressure can decrease the effectiveness of the brakes.
Consumers should contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair of the master brake cylinder.
Electric Blankets Recalled for Burn Hazard
When the temperature controller on the blanket is reset multiple times or the blanket is folded or covered with additional blankets, the blanket can overheat. This can result in smoldering and melting, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Consumers should stop using the electric blankets immediately and destroy the controller and blanket. The firm is out of business, and a remedy is no longer available.
Soliras Headlamp Lithium-ion Batteries Recalled for Fire Hazard
The headlamp battery may overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard to users.
Consumers should stop using the headlamps immediately and return the battery to the nearest authorized Black Diamond dealer for a free replacement.
Aloha radiant Heaters Recalled for Fire Hazard
Recessed thermal protector may cause a fire hazard if heater is left on, while covered by a blanket or similar item.
The firm is out of business. A remedy is no longer available. Destroy and discard the recalled radiant heaters.
HeatSeal™ Pouch Laminators Recalled for Fire Hazard
Improper wiring at the heating coil could cause the pouch laminators to overheat and become a fire hazard.
Consumers should stop using the Pouch Laminators included in this recall immediately, and contact GBC a free replacement or refund.
Manitou Bicycle Suspension Forks Recalled for Fall Hazard
The top of the Manitou bicycle suspension fork, when fully compressed, may contact the front tire, resulting in a loss of control of the bicycle and presenting a fall hazard to a bicyclist.
Consumers should check the back of the lower leg portion of the fork for a decal stating, "Tire Clearance Upgrade Installed". If absent, consumers should stop using the bicycle immediately and contact Answer to arrange for a free travel upgrade kit to be installed at no cost. Consumers should discard the old Owners' Manual and contact Answer to send a free Owners' Manual.
"Crossroads" and "Perimeter" Handlebar Bags Recalled for Fall Hazard
The plastic, handlebar-mounted, quick-release bags can fall off the bicycle while it is being ridden, causing the rider to crash.
Consumers should stop using the bags immediately, and return them to a local Cannondale store or contact Cannondale Bicycle Corp. to get a replacement bag fitted with a corrected sleeve and support system.