CPSC Recalls in 2007
452 recalls found
October 2007
Princess Magnetic Travel Art Set Lap Desks Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The surface paint on the zipper pull of the lap desk contains lead in excess of the federal lead paint standard.
Consumers should stop using these art sets immediately, and contact the firm or return the product to any Cracker Barrel location for a full refund.
Sequin Glitter Candles Recalled for Fire Hazard
The candle's exterior glitter coating can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For a list of stores, visit the firm's Web site.
Toshiba AC Adapters Sold with Portable DVD Players Recalled for Burn Hazard
The AC adapters can fail, causing the portable DVD player to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Consumers should stop using the AC adapters immediately and contact Toshiba Customer Solutions for a replacement adapter.
Lithonia Lighting Nickel End Wrap Fluorescent Ceiling L Recalled for Shock Hazard
A wire inside the light fixture could be loose, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
Consumers should stop using the light fixture immediately and return the product to Home Depot to receive a full refund or free replacement. Before removing the fixture, consumers should turn off the power at the home's circuit breaker and consult the installation instructions provided with the fixture. For a complete set of instructions, visit the firm's Web site at www.Lithonia.com
Cub Scouts Totem Badges Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The surface paints on the badges contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Parents should immediately remove the badges from clothing and keep the badges away from children. Contact the firm for instructions on obtaining a free replacement badge.
Starbucks Children's Plastic Cups Recalled for Choking Hazard
If the cup is dropped, the colorful face on the cup can break off and leave small parts or sharp exposed edges that can pose a choking or laceration hazard to young children.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled cups away from young children and contact Starbucks for instructions on returning the cups for a refund. Starbucks is also offering a complimentary beverage as an incentive to return the recalled cups.
Razor® E300 Electric Scooters Recalled for Fall Hazard
A weld can break causing the handlebar to detach. This can cause the rider to lose control and fall from the scooter.
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Razor USA to obtain a free repair kit.
IonizAir™ Table Top Air Purifiers Recalled for Fire Hazard
The air purifier's cartridge can overheat, posing a risk of fire.
Consumers should stop using and unplug the recalled air purifier immediately, and contact the firm for a free replacement cartridge.
Baby Einstein Discover & Play Color Blocks Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
Surface paint on the blue block contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Consumers should take the recalled blue block away from children immediately and contact Kids II to receive a free replacement of the affected block.
Bookmarks and Journals Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
Paint on the spiral metal bindings of the journals, clip of the bookmarks and the clear coating on the marquis bookmarks and bracelets contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint ban.
Consumers should immediately take the bookmarks and journals away from children and contact Antioch Publishing for a refund.
Alpine Design Aluminum Water Bottles Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The surface paint on the water bottle contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately and return it to a Sports Authority store for a full refund.
Key Chains Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The key chains contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Consumers should immediately take these key chains away from young children and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or replacement product.
Wooden Pull-Along Alphabet & Math Blocks Wagons, Wooden Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
Surface paints on the toys can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and return them to any KB Toys retail store for a store credit.
Children's Toy Decorating Sets Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
Surface paint on the back of the recalled mirror contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled products away from children and return the item to the nearest Toys "R" Us store for store credit.
Pirates of the Caribbean Medallion Squeeze Lights Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
Surface paints on the leather strap attached to the medallion squeeze light contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Consumers should take the recalled squeeze light away from children immediately and contact the firm to receive a voucher for another Energizer-brand product.
Frankenstein Tumblers Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
Surface paint on the center of the eyes of some of the cups can contain high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Consumers should immediately take these tumblers away from young children and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or replacement product.
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 cut off the power cord where it enters the body of the toaster. Consumers who return the power cord in the prepaid envelope that will be provided will receive a full refund.
Plush Boys Rattles Recalled for Choking Hazard
The recalled rattles can break open, releasing the small beads inside, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should take the recalled rattles away from young children immediately and return them to any Target store for a full refund.
Timberland PRO Direct Attach Steel Toe Boots Recalled for Injury Hazard
The boots could fail to provide the intended protection against compression and impact, posing the risk of a foot injury to consumers.
Consumers should stop wearing the recalled boots immediately and contact The Timberland Company to receive a free replacement pair of boots.
Gas Valves Used in Recalled Decorative Fireplaces and S Recalled for Fire Hazard
The activation knob on the valve can be left in a position between OFF and PILOT, which can cause the pilot gas to leak and accumulate prior to burner ignition. This can pose the risk of thermal burns to consumers when they light the pilot of the fireplace or stove.
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Honeywell for information on how to receive a free inspection and replacement valve.
September 2007
X-15 Flying Model Rockets Recalled for Fall Hazard
The model rocket's side or engine retainer ring can separate and cause the rocket to fall without the nose cone separating and the parachute deploying, posing a risk of an impact injury to nearby consumers.
Consumers should stop using the recalled rockets immediately and contact Estes-Cox for instructions on receiving a replacement product.
Mini Zooper Doll Strollers Recalled for Entrapment Hazard
A child's finger can become caught in the rectangular metal clip or the black plastic side hinge, and this can sever a child's fingertip. Also, the strollers pose an entrapment hazard.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled doll strollers away from children and contact Pottery Barn Kids for instructions on receiving a repair kit.
Kolcraft Play Yards Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
The play yards have raised changing tables that a restraint strap that forms a loop beneath the changing table, posing a strangulation hazard to a child in the play yard. In addition to the strangulation hazard with the changing table restraint strap, one play yard also has a raised cradle that rocks back and forth. A child can roll and get trapped against the side of the cradle in the Contours 3-in-1 Play Yard. If that happens, a child can suffocate.
Consumers should immediately stop using the changing tables and rocking cradle and contact the firm for instructions on receiving a free non-looped replacement strap for the changing table and a free repair kit to secure the base of the cradle. Consumers should immediately cut off and remove the existing changing table restraint strap. Consumers should always remove the raised changing table and cradle or bassinet before placing a child in a play yard.
Happy Giddy Gardening Tools and Children's Sunny Patch Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The surface paint on the recalled gardening tools and chairs contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Consumers should immediately take the products away from children and return the item to the nearest Target store for a full refund.
Various Thomas and Friends™ Wooden Railway Toys Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
Surface paints on the toys can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Consumers should take the recalled toys away from young children immediately and contact RC2 Corp. for a replacement toy.
Children's Toy Rake Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
Surface paint on the handle of the rake can contain excessive levels of lead paint, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy rake away from children and return it to any Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store for a full refund.
Floor Puppet Theaters Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
Surface paints on the puppet theater's wooden panels contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled puppet theaters away from children and contact Guidecraft to receive a replacement theater or another product of equal value.
Britain's "Knights of the Sword" Series Toys Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
Surface paints on the toy knights contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Consumers should take these recalled toys away from young children immediately and contact RC2 to receive a full refund.
Children's Spinning Wheel Metal Necklaces Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The clasp on the necklaces 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 store where purchased or to Rhode Island Novelty for a free replacement jewelry item.
TOBY & ME Jewelry Sets Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The recalled metal jewelry sets 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 jewelry away from children and contact TOBY N.Y.C. for information on receiving a full refund or replacement item.
Single Post Swing Sets Recalled for Fall Hazard
The connection on the top beam of the swing set can break, causing the swing beam to collapse, posing a fall hazard to the user. A user or bystander also can be injured by the falling top rail.
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and remove the existing swings from the top beam immediately. Consumers can re-install the swings once the repair kit is received and installed with the current beam. BCI Burke will contact the owners directly by mail and provide a free repair kit.
Simplicity Drop-side Cribs Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The drop-side can detach from the crib, which can create a dangerous gap and lead to the entrapment and suffocation of infants. The drop-side failures result from both the hardware and crib design, which allow consumers to unintentionally install the drop-side upside down. This, in turn, can weaken the hardware and cause the drop-side to detach from the crib.
The firm appears to no longer conduct day-to-day operations. Repair kits are no longer available to fix these recalled cribs. Parents and caregivers are advised to dispose of these cribs.
Novara Afterburner Trailer Bicycles Recalled for Fall Hazard
The children's trailer bicycle can detach from the adult bicycle, posing a fall hazard to children.
Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycle trailer, visit the nearest REI store or contact REI for a free replacement part, a full refund or credit.
IT400 Iced Tea Makers Recalled for Fire Hazard
The iced tea maker's components can fail, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should stop using and unplug the recalled iced tea makers immediately and contact Back to Basics Products to receive a free replacement product or refund.
Cook's Essentials Convection Ovens with Pull-Out Rotiss Recalled for Fire Hazard
Wires behind the control panel can overheat, posing fire and electric shock hazards.
Consumers should immediately stop using the oven and contact QVC or Keystone to receive a replacement oven or a refund. QVC and Keystone have notified consumers by telephone and by mail to stop using the oven.
Ohalee FA-A70 Youth ATVs Recalled for Injury Hazard
These youth ATVs lack front brakes and a tire pressure gauge, the date of manufacture is not printed on side of the tires, and the front suspension is solid and does not allow for travel. Additionally, the flag pole bracket is not the correct size, and the handlebars do not have padding covering sharp edges. There is no storage location for the owner's manual, and the manual itself does not contain complete information on the safe operation and maintenance of the ATV. These defects could result in an unsafe riding condition, posing a risk of injury to young drivers.
Consumers should immediately stop using these ATVs. The firm is no longer in business and a remedy is no longer available.
Avant Yarde Decorative Glaze Outdoor Candles Recalled for Fire Hazard
The candle's wax can catch fire causing a high flame, which poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Consumers should stop using the recalled candles immediately and return them to any Ace Hardware store for a full refund.
Apex-Brand Destiny 6100 and 6100AN Security System Cont Recalled for Fire Hazard
The memory chip in the control panel could lose programmed values in the event of a power outage exceeding four hours. If this occurs, the panel could fail to communicate with a central monitoring station and not sound an audible notification in the event of a fire or home intrusion.
Honeywell International is contacting customers directly and is providing a replacement control panel.
Various Barbie Accessory Toys Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
Surface paints on the toys contain excessive levels of lead, which is prohibited under federal law.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel for instructions on how to receive a free replacement toy of equal value.
Moderne and "Loft" Cribs Recalled for Entrapment Hazard
The crib slats can separate from the side rails, posing an entrapment and strangulation hazard to young children.
Consumers should stop using the crib immediately. The firm is out of business; replacement parts are no longer available.
Geo Trax Locomotive Toys Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
Surface paints on the toys contain excessive levels of lead.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Fisher-Price. Consumers will need to return the product, in order to receive a free replacement toy.
Jubee Bunk Beds Recalled for Safety Concern
The recalled bunk beds do not comply with federal safety standards and have wooden side slat supports that can separate from the bed frame, causing the upper bunk to collapse.
Consumers who have not already received and installed a free repair kit for the side slat supports should immediately stop using the bunk beds until repairs can be made. Contact the firm to receive a free repair kit that can easily be installed at home. Retailers have contacted some consumers who purchased the bunk beds directly.
Big Big World 6-in-1 Bongo Band toys Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
Surface paints on the toys contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal law prohibiting lead paint on children's toys.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Fisher-Price for instructions on returning the product, in order to receive a free replacement toy.
August 2007
Aloha Breeze Portable Electric Heaters Recalled for Fire Hazard
The heater can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should stop using the recalled heaters immediately and destroy and discard the product. The firm is out of business. A remedy is no longer available.
Emergency Tool Kits Recalled for Fire Hazard
Booster cables in the recalled kits can have undersized wiring and inadequate connections, posing a fire and shock hazard to consumers.
Consumers should stop using the booster cables in the recalled kits immediately and contact the firm to receive a refund for the cost of the cables.
Imaginarium Wooden Coloring Cases Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The printed ink on the outer packaging of the wood case contains lead. Also, some of the black watercolor paint contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
Consumers should immediately take the products away from children and return the item to the nearest Toys "R" Us store for store credit.
Zippity Hoodie and Sherpa Full Zip Children's Hooded Sw Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, and contact Life is Good to receive a refund or store credit.
Toe-Space Electric Heaters Recalled for Fire Hazard
If the fan stops working and the heater continues to run, the unit can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately turn off the heater at the thermostat and, if possible, at the home's circuit breaker or fuse. Consumers should contact Marley to determine if they have a recalled heater and for further instructions.
Oregon Scientific Weather Radios Recalled for Safety Concern
The radios could fail to receive National Weather Service alert signals in certain areas of the country. In the event of severe weather, this failure could put a consumer's life and property at risk.
Consumers should not rely on the recalled weather radios to receive emergency information. Consumers should contact Oregon Scientific for instructions on returning the radio to receive a free replacement.
Ceramic Oil Torch Lamps Recalled for Fire Hazard
The ceramic torch head can come loose or be dislodged during use, allowing it to break and spill torch fuel. This poses a risk of cuts, fire or burn injuries and property damage.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled torch lamps and return them to Sam's Club for a full refund. Sam's Club is contacting consumers who purchased the torch lamps directly.