CPSC Recalls in 2007

452 recalls found

December 2007

CPSC

Tot Tower toy blocks Recalled for Choking Hazard

The plastic covering on the toy blocks can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children, and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact eeBoo Corp. directly to receive a replacement toy.

CPSC

World Dryer and Bradley Brand Hand and Hair Dryers Recalled for Shock Hazard

Some of the nozzles on these dryers are not grounded. If an electrical component comes into contact with an ungrounded nozzle, it can pose a shock hazard to consumers.

World Dryer has been contacting facilities utilizing these dryers. Facilities that have the recalled dryers will receive a free repair kit. Consumers and facility managers that have not been contacted should call World Dryer with serial and model number to determine if the dryer is included in this recall.

CPSC

Warmest Jacket Boys' Jackets Recalled for Entrapment Hazard

The jackets have a waist drawstring with a toggle that could become snagged or caught in small spaces or doorways, which can pose an entrapment hazard to children.

Consumers should stop wearing the jacket immediately and return it to any Gap Outlet store for a full refund. Consumers who return the jacket before April 30, 2008, will also receive a $5 appreciation card. Consumers choosing to keep the jacket should immediately remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard.

CPSC

Counterfeit Circuit Breakers labeled as "Square D" Recalled for Fire Hazard

The recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" have been determined by Square D to be counterfeit and can fail to trip when they are overloaded, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Consumers should contact NABCO to determine if the breaker they have is counterfeit and to arrange for a free inspection and replacement or refund if necessary.

CPSC

Sterling Silver Teething Rings Recalled for Choking Hazard

The silver ball that holds the ring in place can separate and release the beads inside. This poses a choking and aspiration hazard to infants.

Consumers should immediately take the teething rings from infants and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund or replacement.

CPSC

Super Magnets Recalled for Safety Concern

The magnet attached to the bottom of a small toy panda can detach. If swallowed or aspirated by young children, the magnets can attract each other internally and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.

Consumers should take the recalled toy away from children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.

CPSC

Jewel brand girls' hooded sweatshirts Recalled for Strangulation Hazard

The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the sweatshirts to either the place of purchase or Liberty Apparel for a full refund.

CPSC

Covered Warmer Dishes with Rack Recalled for Fire Hazard

Flames from the tea candle can extend up the sides of the dish. In addition, a label on the bottom of the dish causes excessive smoke when exposed to the flame. This poses fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled warming dish with rack and tea light and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

CPSC

Pressure Cookers Recalled for Burn Hazard

If the pressure cookers are not closed properly, the lid can separate and allow hot contents to spill out. This poses a risk of burns to consumers.

Consumers should immediately stop using the pressure cookers and contact Manttra Inc. to receive a new replacement pressure valve (ZPD valve).

CPSC

DEWALT Cordless Drills Recalled for Fire Hazard

The trigger switch of the cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Consumers should stop using the drills immediately and contact DEWALT for the location of the nearest service center to receive a free inspection and, if necessary, free repair.

CPSC

Remington and McQuay "ComfortPac" Air Conditioners and Recalled for Fire Hazard

Wires in the heater element can overheat and spark, posing a smoke and fire hazard to consumers.

McQuay has been directly notifying businesses. Building managers or owners who have not been contacted by McQuay should stop using the recalled units immediately and contact the firm for a free repair kit.

CPSC

Christmas Candle Sets Recalled for Fire Hazard

The snowman candle could tip over and the exterior coating on both candles can ignite, posing a fire hazard.

Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and contact SMC to return the candles for a refund of the original purchase price.

CPSC

Ski-Doo® Model Year 2008 MXZ X 600 RS Snowmobiles Recalled for Poisoning Hazard

A defect in the carburetor can prevent the throttle from freely returning to the idle position. This can result in an unexpected loss of control, leading to a collision, and cause serious injuries or death.

Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact any Ski-Doo dealer to schedule a free repair. Consumers with recalled snowmobiles are being sent direct notices from Bombardier.

CPSC

Soldier Bear Toys Recalled for Poisoning Hazard

The surface paint on the toys contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and return them to the nearest AAFES store for a full refund.

CPSC

Honda Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers Recalled for Laceration Hazard

The cutting blades could rotate under power when the control lever is released. The lawn mowers do not comply with mandatory federal safety standards for lawn mowers. The spinning blade poses a serious laceration hazard to consumers.

Consumers should stop using these recalled lawn mowers immediately and contact any Honda Lawn and Garden dealer for a free repair. Registered owners will be mailed a direct notice.

CPSC

Giant Measuring Chart Recalled for Poisoning Hazard

The paint on the grow chart contains excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Consumers should stop using the chart immediately and contact Discount School Supply to receive a credit or refund.

CPSC

Holiday Cosmetics Stuffer Bears Recalled for Choking Hazard

The neck medallion zipper pull can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Consumers should immediately stop using the stuffer bears and keep out of the reach of young children. Victoria's Secret has sent consumers a postage paid return mailer enclosed. Customers returning the bear will receive a refund, postage and a $10 gift certificate.

CPSC

Full Body Safety Harnesses Recalled for Fall Hazard

The harnesses could fail during use, resulting in a hunter falling from the tree stand and suffering serious injuries or death.

Consumers should stop using the recalled safety harness immediately and contact Gorilla for a free replacement harness.

CPSC

Specialized Bicycle Helmets Recalled for Fall Hazard

The helmets fail testing required under CPSC's safety standard for bicycle helmets. This can pose a head injury hazard to riders in a fall.

Consumers should stop using the recalled helmet immediately and return it to an Authorized Specialized Retailer to receive a free replacement or a full refund.

CPSC

Valucraft Booster Cables Recalled for Shock Hazard

The booster cables clamps were assembled incorrectly resulting in reverse polarity. This poses an electrical shock and explosion hazard to consumers.

Consumers should stop using the booster cables immediately and return them to any AutoZone store for a full refund or a free replacement.

CPSC

Codeena Princess Children's Metal Jewlery 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 to the store where purchased for a refund.

CPSC

Bunk Beds Recalled for Entrapment Hazard

The bunk beds have gaps between parts of the upper bunk that could allow a child's body to pass through but not a child's head. This poses an entrapment or strangulation hazard to children and exceeds the space allowed by the federal bunk bed safety standard.

Consumers should not allow children to use the recalled bunk beds and contact the retailer where purchased to schedule a free in-home repair.

CPSC

Baby Toys Baby Bead & Wire Toys and Speed Racer Pull Ba Recalled for Poisoning Hazard

The recalled toys contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Consumers should immediately take these toys away from children and return to the store where purchased for a refund.

CPSC

Infantino® Lion Teethers Recalled for Choking Hazard

The plastic nose can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Consumers should take the recalled toys away from young children immediately and contact Infantino® for a replacement teether or a product of equal value.

CPSC

Heat Recovery Ventilators Recalled for Fire Hazard

The thermal protector in these units can fail, posing a potential fire hazard to consumers.

Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug their ventilators. Consumers should contact Venmar Ventilation to schedule an inspection and repair.

CPSC

Children's Robbie Ducky Holiday Water Globes Recalled for Poisoning Hazard

The painted base of the water globes contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled globes away from children and return them to any Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft store for a full refund.

CPSC

Billy Goat MultiVac Outdoor Vacuums Recalled for Fire Hazard

The vacuum's fuel tank could crack and leak fuel. If gasoline leaking from the fuel tank is ignited, a fire or explosion can occur. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled outdoor vacuums and contact any Billy Goat or Honda Lawn and Garden dealer for a free fuel tank replacement. Registered owners of the recalled vacuums will be mailed a notice.

CPSC

Fishing Games Recalled for Poisoning Hazard

The recalled game has parts that contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Consumers should immediately take the product away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.

CPSC

Horseshoe Magnets Recalled for Poisoning Hazard

Surface paint on the magnets contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standards.

Consumers should immediately stop using these products and contact United Scientific to receive a replacement product.

CPSC

Oceanic and AERIS SCUBA Regulator First Stages Recalled for Injury Hazard

An internal component that seals air between the high pressure first-stage and the intermediate pressure second-stage can fail. This can result in uncontrolled flow of air to the diver and pose a risk of serious injury or death.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled regulator first stages and take them to any authorized Oceanic or AERIS dealer for a free replacement part.

CPSC

Cook's Essential Electric Toasters Recalled for Fire Hazard

The toaster can turn on without bread in the slots and ignite items placed on top of it, posing a fire hazard.

Consumers should stop using the toaster immediately, unplug it, and return it to QVC using the prepaid shipping labels that QVC will provide. Consumers who return their toasters will receive a full refund of the purchase price, plus shipping and handling.

CPSC

Eclipse® 1175e Elliptical Trainers Recalled for Fall Hazard

The cranks that connect the foot platforms to the rear wheel of the machine can break during exercise, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Consumers should stop using the recalled elliptical trainers immediately and contact Fitness Quest for a $300 credit towards the purchase of another Fitness Quest exercise machine.

CPSC

WEE CHI Ceramic Hairstyling Irons Recalled for Fire Hazard

The iron's "on/off" switch was installed incorrectly. When the iron is plugged in and switch is in the "off" position, the iron remains "on," which could pose fire and burn hazards.

Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact the firm to return the product for a full refund or replacement iron. Farouk Systems is directly notifying all distributors and retailers.

CPSC

Cordless Air-Powered Hockey Tables with Rechargeable Ba Recalled for Burn Hazard

The hockey table's wires can overheat or melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Consumers should stop using the air hockey table until they have installed the free repair kit. If consumers find wire damage, including burnt or melted wires, they should contact Hammacher Schlemmer to return the product for a full refund.

CPSC

Xplory® Baby Strollers Recalled for Fall Hazard

A bolt that attaches each front wheel to the stroller can loosen, causing one of the front wheels to fall off, posing a fall hazard to young children.

Consumers should stop using the recalled strollers immediately and contact Stokke to arrange for a free replacement of the front wheels. Stokke will contact all known purchasers by e-mail or regular mail. Stokke notified its retailers and posted a recall notice on its Web site in May 2007.

CPSC

Four-wick Decorative Candles Recalled for Fire Hazard

The candle's wicks are in close proximity, causing the candle to burn unevenly and faster than expected, posing a potential fire hazard.

Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and contact their AtHome consultant for a full refund. The company has sent direct notices to sales consultants and candle owners.

CPSC

TV Stands Recalled for Safety Concern

The plastic feet of the TV stand can crack or break. The stability of the stand can be reduced, increasing the risk of a TV tipping over.

Consumers should contact Sauder to receive free replacement feet. Until the feet are replaced, consumers should be sure the TV is placed at least 1/2 inch back from the front edge of the TV shelf.

CPSC

Children's Sunglasses Recalled for Poisoning Hazard

Surface paint on the sunglasses can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Consumers should immediately take these sunglasses away from children and return them to FGX International for a free replacement or refund, including shipping and handling.

CPSC

The First Years Newborn-to-Toddler Reclining Feeding Se Recalled for Fall Hazard

The restraining straps can pull out of the waist strap slots, posing a fall hazard to young children.

Consumers should stop using the feeding seat immediately and contact RC2 to obtain free replacement straps.

CPSC

Personal Identity-brand V-neck sweaters with hood Recalled for Strangulation Hazard

The recalled sweaters have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard.

CPSC

Oscillating Ceramic Heaters Recalled for Fire Hazard

The heaters can overheat, smoke, or ignite, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers.

Consumers should immediately stop using the heaters and return them to the nearest Menards store for a full refund.

CPSC

Holiday Figurines Recalled for Poisoning Hazard

Surface paint on the holiday figurines contains lead.

Consumers should immediately stop using the holiday figurines and return them to any Home Depot store for a full refund.

CPSC

The First Years 3-in-1 Flush and Sounds Potty Seats Recalled for Poisoning Hazard

Decorative plaque inserted into the back of the potty seat could have orange paint that contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Consumers should keep these recalled items away from young children and should contact RC2 to receive a permanent clear protective cover that covers the plaque. The unit can still be used as a potty seat.

CPSC

Starbucks Fusion Coffee Mugs Recalled for Burn Hazard

The plastic handle can detach from the body of the mug when filled with hot liquids, posing a minor burn hazard to consumers.

Consumers should immediately stop using the mugs and contact Starbucks for instructions on returning the cups for a full refund. Starbucks is also offering a free beverage as an incentive to return the recalled mugs.

CPSC

Basic Editions-brand girls' clothing sets Recalled for Entrapment Hazard

The recalled pants have a drawstring at the waist that can pose an entrapment or entanglement hazard to children.

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard.

CPSC

Bowflex® Ultimate 2 Home Gyms Recalled for Safety Concern

The fasteners used to secure the rod box to the frame of the equipment can come loose, allowing the resistance rods or rod box to separate and strike the user or a bystander.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled home gym until a repair kit is installed. Registered owners are being sent a free repair kit. Owners who have not received a repair kit by the end of the first week in January 2008 should contact the firm.

CPSC

Model Year 2008 Polaris Ranger RZR 800 EFI Utility Vehi Recalled for Fire Hazard

The utility vehicle's fuel tank can leak, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Consumers should stop using the recalled utility vehicles immediately and contact their local Polaris dealer to arrange for a fuel tank inspection free of charge and, if necessary, a free repair.

CPSC

Boys' hooded sweatshirts Recalled for Strangulation Hazard

The garments have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard, or return the sweatshirts for a full refund to either the place of purchase or Scope Apparel.

CPSC

TKS-brand children's pants Recalled for Entrapment Hazard

The recalled pants have a ribbon belt at the waist that can pose an entrapment or entanglement hazard to children.

Consumers should immediately remove the belt to eliminate the hazard.

CPSC

Nordic Track and Reebok Inversion Benches Recalled for Fall Hazard

The ankle clamp mechanism can release unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Consumers should stop using the inversion benches immediately and contact the firm to receive a free repair kit.