CPSC Recalls in 2007
452 recalls found
August 2007
AGA Swivels for Scuba Diving Masks Recalled for Drowning Hazard
The swivel, which is attached to a diving mask, could separate while diving. This will result in a sudden loss of the diver's air supply, causing the diver to engage in emergency ascent. This poses a risk of decompression sickness due to rapid ascent or drowning.
Consumers should immediately stop using the scuba diving masks with the swivel attached and contact M&J Engineering to receive a free repair.
Toddler and Youth Nylon Bucket Hats Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
The hat has a drawstring, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.
Consumers should stop using the recalled hats immediately and remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard or contact Paramount Apparel to receive a refund or replacement item.
Gerber EAB (Exchange-A-Blade) Pocket Knives Recalled for Laceration Hazard
During use, the back of the blade of the knife can slide past the blade support, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Consumers should stop using the recalled knives immediately and contact Gerber to receive instructions on how to return the knife for a free replacement knife.
Robbie Ducky™ Kids Watering Cans Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The beak of the watering can contains lead in the paint, which violates the federal law prohibiting lead paint on children's toys. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Consumers should immediately take the watering can away from children and return it to any Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store for a full refund.
Logger Boots Recalled for Shock Hazard
The recalled logger boots could be incorrectly labeled as resistant to electrical current. This poses a shock hazard to consumers who come in contact with an electrical current.
Consumers should stop wearing the recalled boots immediately and contact Wolverine World Wide to receive a free replacement pair of boots.
ICE Bar Stools Recalled for Fall Hazard
The seat on the bar stools can detach, causing the consumer to fall and suffer injuries.
Consumers should stop using these bar stools immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a merchandise exchange or a full refund of the purchase price.
Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers Recalled for Fire Hazard
The muffler's outer shell can melt allowing exhaust gas to exit from the bottom or back side of the muffler. The exhaust gas may cause damage to the fuel tank creating a possible fire hazard for the user.
Consumers should stop using the backpack blowers immediately and contact Shindaiwa for the closest dealer location to schedule a free muffler replacement. Consumers who have registered their equipment should have already received correspondence from Shindaiwa about this recall.
Sleepi Crib Foam Mattresses Recalled for Entrapment Hazard
The crib mattresses are not properly sized, creating a gap, posing an entrapment hazard to young children.
Consumers should stop using the cribs immediately and contact Stokke LLC to receive a free replacement mattress.
AC Adapters sold with Network Hard Disk Drives Recalled for Burn Hazard
The AC adapters can overheat or melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Consumers should stop using the recalled adapters immediately and contact Kaga Electronics USA for a free replacement.
Windsor Spindle-Back Side Chairs Recalled for Fall Hazard
The wood stretchers can split while in use and the chairs can collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Consumers should stop using the recalled chairs immediately and contact J.C. Penney to obtain free replacement chairs. Consumers also can return the chairs to their closest J.C. Penney store for a full refund.
Basic Editions brand Girls' Clothing Sets Recalled for Entrapment Hazard
The recalled shirts have drawstrings at the waist. Children can get entangled or caught in a vehicle door and can be dragged, posing a serious risk of injury or death.
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard.
Priddy "Trucks" Shaker Teether Books Recalled for Choking Hazard
Small pieces of the teether can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should immediately take these toys away from young children and contact St. Martin's Press for instructions on returning the product for a free replacement product.
Spinning Tops and Tin Pails Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
Surface paints on the wooden handles of the tops and pails contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Schylling to receive a refund or free replacement toy.
Children's Divine Inspiration Charm Bracelets 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 store where purchased for a full refund. If unable to return it to the store, contact Buy-Rite for information on how to receive a refund.
SpongeBob SquarePants™ Address Books and Journals Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The paint on the metal spiral bindings of the address books and journals can contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled address books and journals away from children. Consumers should remove the UPC as proof of ownership and contact Martin Designs Inc. for a full refund.
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.
Magnetic Toy Train Sets Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The paint on the trains contains excessive amounts of lead, posing a risk of lead exposure to young children.
Consumers should stop using and dispose of the recalled trains. Consumers of record of these three above catalogues will receive a letter in the mail with further information on how to obtain a free replacement train.
N.I.C.E. P200 Navigation and Entertainment Systems Recalled for Fire Hazard
The lithium-ion batteries in these units can melt or overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
Consumers should stop using the recalled batteries immediately and contact Clarion Corp. for a full refund, information on returning the product, and a postage paid envelope to return the product.
Classic Beauty Rest Electric Warming Throws Recalled for Fire Hazard
Bunching, folding or tucking of these electric throws can cause them to overheat, resulting in smoldering, melting, fire and burn hazards.
Consumers should immediately stop using the electric throws. The firm is out of business, and a remedy is no longer available. Destroy or discard the recalled electric warming throws. Consumers should not return the throws to the retailer where purchased.
Skil® brand Circular Saws Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The trigger switch on the circular saw can be locked on or the switch can be turned on without the use of the safety lock-out. This can cause unexpected operation of the saw, posing a risk of laceration.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled saws and contact the firm for instructions on obtaining a free repair.
Gold Pine Cone Candle Sets Recalled for Fire Hazard
The candles' exterior paint and coating can ignite and catch fire, igniting nearby combustibles.
The firm is no longer in business and a remedy is no longer available. Please discard or destroy the product.
Sarge die cast toy cars Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
Surface paints on the toys could contain lead levels in excess of federal standards. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel. Consumers will need to return the product to receive a replacement toy.
Batman™ and One Piece™ magnetic action figure sets Recalled for Fall Hazard
Small, powerful magnets inside the accessories of the toy figures can fall out and be swallowed or aspirated by young children. If more than one magnet is swallowed, they can attract inside the body and cause intestinal perforation, infection or blockage, which can be fatal.
Consumers should immediately stop using the toy and contact Mattel for instructions on how to return it to receive a free replacement toy.
Various Polly Pocket dolls and accessories with magnets Recalled for Safety Concern
Small magnets inside the dolls and accessories can come loose. The magnets can be found by young children and 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.
Consumers should immediately take these recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel to receive a voucher for a replacement toy of the customer's choice, up to the value of the returned product.
Barbie and Tanner™ play sets Recalled for Safety Concern
A small magnet inside the "scooper" accessory can come loose. 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.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel to receive a free replacement toy.
Doggie Day Care™ play sets Recalled for Fall Hazard
Small magnets inside the toys can fall out. 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.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel to receive a free replacement toy.
Junction Boxes Used with Water Heaters Recalled for Fire Hazard
Wiring connections within the junction box can become loose, posing an overheating and fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately contact Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative to schedule an appointment to have the switches re-wired at no cost. Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative has contacted consumers with recalled junction boxes directly.
Drinking Glasses Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The inner wall of the double-walled glasses can break easily, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Consumers should stop using and discard the glasses immediately. Consumers can contact Formation for a refund.
Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries containing Sony cell Recalled for Fire Hazard
The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should stop using the recalled batteries and contact Toshiba to receive a free replacement battery. Consumers can continue to use the notebook computers safely, by turning the system off, removing the battery, and using the AC adapter and power cord to power the system until the replacement battery is received. Consumers should use only batteries obtained from Toshiba or from an authorized Toshiba reseller.
Garden Treasures Cloud 9 Beyond Chairs Recalled for Fall Hazard
The chairs can collapse due to faulty rivets, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Consumers should stop using the chairs immediately and return them to any Lowe's retail outlet to receive a full refund.
Stübben Steeltec SEQ Stirrups Recalled for Fall Hazard
The stirrup's hinges can break, posing a fall hazard to riders.
Consumers should stop using the stirrups immediately and return them to Stübben to receive a full refund.
Bistro Chairs Recalled for Fall Hazard
The chairs can collapse due to faulty rivets, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Consumers should stop using the recalled chairs immediately and return them to any Cost Plus World Market store for a full refund.
Basic Blindz® Window Blinds Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
The window blinds have a pull cord that is looped, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled window blinds and contact Springs Window Fashions to receive a free retrofit kit.
Hi-Heat Aerosol Coating Cans Recalled for Explosion Hazard
The aerosol cans can over-pressurize and explode, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
Consumers should not handle the cans and contact Sherwin-Williams immediately. A representative will be dispatched within 48 hours to safely collect the recalled cans. Consumers will be sent a $15.00 check for each recalled can that is collected.
Golf Cars; Rough Terrain Vehicles; and Hospitality, Uti Recalled for Injury Hazard
The steering gear assembly can fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of steering control, posing a risk of injury to the driver and passenger.
Not all 2007 model year vehicles are included in this recall. Owners who have not already been contacted by Club Car should check the vehicle's model and serial number on the firm's Web site or by calling Club Car to determine if their vehicle is included in the recall. Owners should stop using the recalled vehicles immediately. Club Car will inspect the vehicle to determine whether a free replacement of the steering gear assembly is needed.
Relief Plugs Used on Nitrous Oxide Systems and HVAC Ser Recalled for Overheating Hazard
The safety relief plug can allow pressure to build in the cylinder of an HVAC pressure testing tool or Nitrous Oxide system. If the cylinder is overfilled and overheated, it can burst, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the cylinders that contain the recalled plugs and place them in a cool location. Consumers should contact Rehvac for a free replacement plug.
