CPSC Recalls in 2006
319 recalls found
May 2006
Simple Set Pool Ladders Recalled for Safety Concern
The plastic step support clips can be assembled upside down, causing the ladder steps to break under a user's weight.
Consumers should immediately stop using the ladders and contact Aqua-Leisure for a free repair kit, including new assembly instructions and color-coded support clips. Ladders should be re-assembled using the new repair kits.
Adventure Playsets Wooden Swing Sets Recalled for Fall Hazard
Defective bolts could cause the swing set frame to detach from the fort structure, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Consumers should stop using the swings set immediately and contact Backyard Ventures to receive repair instructions and free replacement bolts for the recalled swing sets.
Juicy Couture Children's Jewelry Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to the place where purchased, for a full refund.
Walk-Through Railing Ladder Extensions Recalled for Fall Hazard
If the knob securing the extension unit to the ladder is not tight, it can detach and fall when the ladder is being removed or lowered. The unit could hit a bystander, causing serious head injuries.
Owners are being sent a free repair kit, including a safety strap and easy-to-follow assembly instructions. Until the repair is made, consumers should check to make sure the knob securing the extension unit is tight during use.
Ibanez Basses Recalled for Fire Hazard
If the battery is improperly installed, the bass can overheat, causing internal damage and a fire hazard.
Consumers should stop using the basses immediately and contact their local Ibanez dealer for a free inspection and repair. Dealers will remedy the hazard by having affected basses updated with a new battery snap connector.
M&M'S® Brand Menorah Recalled for Fire Hazard
If a candle burns all the way down, the plastic Menorah could ignite and present a fire hazard.
Consumers should stop using these Menorahs immediately and return them to Masterfoods USA for a full refund, including taxes and shipping and handling, where applicable. Masterfoods USA is also offering a $10 gift certificate good towards the purchase of any M&M'S® collectible.
Schwinn Deluxe Bicycle Child Carriers Recalled for Fall Hazard
If the seat is not fully seated on the rack, the plastic guide tabs on the carrier can break. If these tabs break, it could cause the seat to fall off. This poses a risk of serious injury to a child seated in the carrier.
Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycle child carriers. Do not return the carrier to store. Contact PTI Sports for a free safety bracket and revised installation instructions.
"Fireplace in a Box" Candle Kits Recalled for Fire Hazard
The mini fireplace, which houses the candle, can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should stop using this recalled product immediately and return it for a full refund to the place of purchase, or directly to: Running Press, 2300 Chestnut Street, Suite 200, Philadelphia, Pa. 19103, Attn: Fireplace in a Box Safety Recall. Consumers returning the product to Running Press directly must include full names and addresses and can expect to receive a check within four to six weeks.
Metal Charms (enclosed with certain DVDs) Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The recalled charms contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled charms away from children and contact the firm for information on how to return the charms only, and to receive a free DVD.
"The Natural" Slingshot Recalled for Injury Hazard
If the slingshot band slips out of its frame during use, the ball at the end of the tubing can strike the user, resulting in serious facial injuries.
Customers should immediately stop using the slingshots and contact Daisy for free pickup and either a full refund or replacement with a comparable slingshot model.
Trek Anthem C Elite and Anthem C Elite WSD Model Bicycl Recalled for Fall Hazard
Product testing has demonstrated that these helmets do not comply with CPSC safety standards for impact resistance. Consumers could suffer impact head injuries in a fall.
Consumers should stop using the helmets immediately and return their helmets to an authorized Trek dealer for a full refund.
Phil & Teds e3 Twin Buggy Recalled for Injury Hazard
The plastic hinge on the handlebar can crack or break, causing the handlebar to detach while in use. This poses a risk of injury to young children.
Contact Regal Lager for information on receiving a free replacement hinge set for the handlebar.
Cordless Push Button Toy Telephones Recalled for Choking Hazard
The push buttons on the toy phone can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should stop using the recalled toy phone immediately and contact the firm for a free replacement toy phone. The replacement toy phone has red push button numbers and red graphics printed on it.
First Alert® ONELINK™ Battery-Powered Smoke and Combina Recalled for Fire Hazard
These alarms can drain the power from batteries rapidly, causing premature low battery power. Consumers will be alerted to the low battery power and the need to replace the battery by a chirping of the unit. If the batteries on the smoke/CO alarm are not replaced before the battery power terminates, the alarm will not detect smoke in the event of a possible fire and the presence of carbon monoxide.
Consumers should contact First Alert Inc./BRK Brands Inc. immediately to receive a replacement alarm. Until a new alarm is received, consumers should test the batteries in the alarm weekly by pressing the "test" button. If the alarm signals a low battery alert, consumers should immediately replace the batteries. Consumers should not remove their alarms until they have received a replacement alarm.
April 2006
Children's Necklaces Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The recalled necklaces contain high levels of lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children.
Consumers should immediately return the recalled jewelry to the nearest Dollar General Store for a refund.
Apollo® Steel Wide-Body Cart Recalled for Fall Hazard
These audio-visual carts were sold without a safety belt, which helps prevent heavy equipment from becoming unstable and falling from the cart's upper shelf. Equipment falling on nearby consumers can cause serious injuries and death.
Consumers should stop using these carts immediately. Do not return carts to Office Depot stores. Owners are being sent a free kit, including a safety belt and hardware needed for assembly.
Hoist Exercise Benches Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The bench's front frame assembly (with the foot rest) can fail to lock into place, allowing users who grab the bench to position themselves to get their fingers entrapped between the front and back frame assemblies. This poses laceration and amputation hazards.
Consumers should contact Hoist Fitness to see if their bench's serial number is included in this recall. If it is, stop using the recalled exercise bench and arrange to receive a free repair kit. Consumers who own the Hoist "Folding Flat Bench" should contact Hoist to return the bench for a full refund.
RedMax Gas-Powered Backpack Blowers Recalled for Fire Hazard
Hot exhaust gases can then escape from the muffler and could melt the fuel tank or ignite grease, oil or debris around the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should stop using the backpack blowers immediately and contact Husqvarna for a dealer location nearest to them to schedule a free inspection and a free repair, if necessary.
Mountain Buggy Urban Single and Urban Double, Breeze St Recalled for Injury Hazard
The handlebar can crack or break, causing the handlebar to detach while in use, posing a risk of injury to young children.
Contact Sycamore Kids to find an authorized repair center to receive a free replacement handlebar ratchet.
Arctic Cat Snowmobiles Recalled for Fire Hazard
The recalled snowmobiles fuel tank could crack and leak, allowing fuel or fuel vapors to escape, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Consumers should stop using these snowmobiles immediately unless instructed otherwise. Registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail. If consumers are unsure if their snowmobile is affected, they should call Arctic Cat. Consumers should have the model name and model number available. The model name and model number are displayed on the registration materials you received when you purchased your snowmobile and on your operator's manual. Consumers with a recalled snowmobile should contact their local Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair.
Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers Recalled for Fire Hazard
The backpack blower's muffler support bracket can break, creating an opening in the muffler body. Hot exhaust gases could then escape from the muffler and melt the fuel tank or ignite grease or debris around the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should stop using the backpack blowers immediately and contact Shindaiwa for the closest dealer location to schedule a free inspection and a free repair, if necessary. Consumers who have registered their equipment will receive direct correspondence from Shindaiwa about this recall.
Men's Safety Toe Waterproof Hiker Boots Recalled for Injury Hazard
Product testing has demonstrated that the boots may not comply with applicable safety standards for crush and impact resistance. Consumers could suffer impact foot injuries.
Consumers should stop using the boots immediately and return their boots to the place where purchased for a full refund.
EVAC-U8™ and EVAC+™ Emergency Escape Smoke Hoods Recalled for Fire Hazard
The emergency escape smoke hoods could fail to work properly, exposing the user to harmful carbon monoxide, which could seriously compromise their ability to escape the fire threat.
The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available. Consumers should stop using the smoke hood devices and immediately dispose of the product.
HP Pavilion and Compaq Notebook Computer Batteries Recalled for Fire Hazard
An internal failure can cause the battery to overheat and melt or char the plastic case, posing a burn and fire hazard.
Consumers should stop using the "L3" coded batteries immediately and contact HP to determine if the specific battery is one of the ones being recalled, and if it is, receive a free replacement battery. After removing the recalled battery from their notebook computer, consumers should plug in the AC adapter to power the notebook until a replacement battery arrives.
Eusonic Hair Dryers Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The electric hair dryer's power cord does not have an immersion protection plug. Therefore, if the hair dryer falls into water during use, it can pose a shock and/or electrocution hazard.
Consumers should stop using these hair dryers immediately and return them to the store where purchased to receive a full refund.
Egg-Shaped Candle Holders Recalled for Fire Hazard
The candle holder is constructed of plastic and could ignite if exposed to flame, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should stop using these candle holders immediately and return them to a Nordstrom store for a full refund.
Camming Anchor (used in climbing) Recalled for Fall Hazard
The cables that support climbers using these devices can fail, causing climbers to fall.
Consumers should stop using these devices immediately and contact the firm for instructions on how to have the units repaired.
Battery Packs sold with Disney®-Brand DVD Players Recalled for Burn Hazard
The battery packs sold with these DVD players can overheat and possibly burst when recharging, posing a risk of burns.
Consumers should stop using the battery pack supplied with these DVD players immediately and contact Memcorp for a replacement rechargeable battery pack.
"Who's That Girl!" Sweaters Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
A drawstring is threaded through the hood of the garment, 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.
Toe-Kick Saws Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The saw's plastic handle can break, causing the user to lose control of the saw, which could kick back and present a laceration hazard, if the blade is in motion.
Consumers should immediately stop using the saws and contact any Crain distributor for a free repair, or contact Crain Cutter Co. Inc. for a free repair kit.
Polaris Snowmobiles with Electric Starts and Models wit Recalled for Fall Hazard
The fastener torque securing the starter motor to the engine crankcase may not have been accurately applied during the manufacture of these snowmobiles or during the installation of an accessory starter. An improperly torqued starter motor fastener bolt may become loose and fall out, allowing the bolt to interfere with the lower steering drag link. This could allow the consumer to experience a loss of steering control.
Consumers with recalled snowmobiles are being sent direct notice from Polaris. Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact a local Polaris snowmobile dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair.
Mini 2-Galllon Pancake Air Compressors Recalled for Fire Hazard
An undersized power cord can overheat and pose a fire hazard. In addition, improper assembly of the power cord strain relief component and improper routing of internal conductors can cause a shock hazard to consumers.
Consumers should stop using the 2-gallon mini compressors immediately and contact Cummins for a refund of the purchase price, including shipping.
Bench Sold with Digital Piano Recalled for Injury Hazard
On some benches, one or more bench bolts do not meet tensile strength specifications, which can result in collapse of the bench while in use, posing a risk of injury. The recall does not involve the pianos with which the benches were sold.
Yamaha will contact each customer and provide free replacement bolts for each bench.
Tropitone Impressions Side Chairs (including replacemen Recalled for Safety Concern
The weld which holds the rear chair leg to the seat can separate from the seat, causing the chair to become unstable and possibly collapse.
Individuals and commercial establishments that have the recalled chairs should stop using the chairs immediately and contact Tropitone for a free replacement chair or a credit.
InMotion Trampolines Recalled for Injury Hazard
If a person assembles the trampoline alone and the outside rail is released momentarily, the trampoline can snap back into the folded position and strike the consumer, posing a risk of serious injury.
Consumers should not assemble or disassemble these mini-trampolines until they have the revised assembly instructions. Consumers should contact Stamina immediately for new assembly instructions.
Computer Desk and Chair Set Recalled for Fall Hazard
The seat on the chair can break and fall through during use, causing an individual to fall and suffer injuries.
Consumers should stop using the chair immediately and contact Office Depot to receive a gift card for the full price of the desk set, upon receipt of the chair.
Rechargeable Battery Packs Recalled for Burn Hazard
These battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat and melt the protective plastic covering, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Consumers should stop using these phones with recalled battery packs immediately and contact ClearOne Communications for a free replacement battery pack.
LandRoller "Terra 9" Roller Skates Recalled for Fall Hazard
The wheels on these roller skates can detach and the brakes can fail. Either one of these hazards can cause the skater to fall and suffer serious injury.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled LandRoller roller skates. The firm is no longer in business. A remedy is no longer available. Dispose of this recalled product.
Tecumseh Engines used in various Two-Stage Snow Thrower Recalled for Fire Hazard
The fuel line on these engines can become loose or disconnected, resulting in a fuel leak. This can pose a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should stop using their equipment until they receive a free inspection and possible repair if necessary. Note: Never store engine with fuel in tank in a building with potential sources of ignition such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryer, electric motors, etc.
Foldable Massaging Bed Rest with Heat Recalled for Fire Hazard
Electrical circuits within the bed rest can overheat, causing the back side of the product to overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard.
The firm is no longer in business and the remedy is not available. Destroy and discard this recalled product.
InFocus LP120 Projector, ASK Proxima M1 Projectors, and Recalled for Fire Hazard
The units have improper wiring with inadequate insulation, which could degrade over time, posing a shock and fire hazard.
Projector and replacement lamp owners should visit the InFocus Web site for instructions on returning the projector and lamp for a free repair.
Ski-Doo® Model Year 2005 and 2006 Mach Z® and Model Yea Recalled for Injury Hazard
Cracks can appear in the starter ring gears, causing ring gear fragmentation at high speeds. The debris can act as a projectile, causing injury or death to riders or bystanders.
Consumers with recalled snowmobiles are being sent direct notice from BRP. Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact a local Ski-Doo dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair.
March 2006
All Magnetix Magnetic Building Sets Recalled for Safety Concern
Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforation or blockage, which can be fatal. This product is unsuitable for young children.
Consumers should stop using the magnetic sets and return the sets to Rose Art for a free replacement product suitable for young children under the age of 6. Consumers should be sure to keep all small magnet parts out of the hands of children who mouth objects, especially children under the age of three.
"Speedway" Cigarette Lighters Recalled for Fire Hazard
The flame can flare up or the lighter can catch fire when ignited, posing risks of unexpected fires and burn injuries.
Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
Bowflex Ultimate 2 Home Gym Recalled for Safety Concern
One end of the leg extension cable can release from the guide pulley and swing around, potentially striking the user or a bystander.
Consumers should immediately stop using this product. A remedy is no longer available. Dispose of this recalled product.
American Girl Children's Jewelry Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Consumers should immediately take recalled jewelry away from children and return the items for a full refund (including applicable tax and return postage costs) to: American Girl Jewelry Recall, P.O. Box 620974, Middleton, WI 53562-0974
Jura Impressa Automatic Coffee Center Espresso Machines Recalled for Fire Hazard
The electrical connectors in the espresso machine can erode, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should stop using the recalled espresso machines immediately, and contact Jura-Capresso to arrange for a free wire replacement.
Primary Sounds Toy Vehicles Recalled for Choking Hazard
The hubcaps on the toy's plastic wheels can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should stop using the recalled toy immediately and contact Kids Preferred LLC for a full refund.
Underground Neon Signs Recalled for Burn Hazard
The AC adaptor used with these signs can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Consumers should stop using the recalled signs immediately. Consumers will receive a prepaid postage mailing box to return the sign for a full refund.
Thunder Spin R.C. Road Rage Stunt Machine Toy Trucks Recalled for Fire Hazard
Electrical circuits within the truck can overheat, causing the toy to overheat, posing a risk of fire.
Consumers should stop using the product immediately. QVC will send a letter to all purchasers of the product notifying them of the product's recall and instructing them to return the battery pack and battery charger to obtain a full refund.