CPSC Recalls in 2007
452 recalls found
February 2007
Children's "Kidsite" Necklace and Earring Sets 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 product away from children and return it to any Kmart store to receive one of three free children's jewelry sets.
Multi-Purpose Gas Lighters Recalled for Injury Hazard
The lighters do not have a label in English containing precautionary information concerning the proper use and operation. Failure to follow the instructions in the warning label could result in injury.
Consumers should contact CFM to obtain safety warning labels in English and instructions for proper placement of the labels on the lighters.
Remote Control Sold With Insignia 100W DVD Compact Shel Recalled for Burn Hazard
If the batteries are placed backwards in the remote control with the positive and negative sides improperly switched, overheating can result and present a burn hazard.
Consumers should stop using the remote control immediately and contact Best Buy to receive a free replacement remote.
Gel Candles Recalled for Fire Hazard
The candles can have excessive flame height, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and contact M & A Global Technologies for instructions on returning the product.
Sake Warmers Recalled for Burn Hazard
These sake warmers can unexpectedly spray hot sake on consumers during use, posing a risk of serious burns.
Consumers should immediately stop using these sake warmers and return them to Tap Machine for a full refund.
Power Vent tankless water heaters Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
Components inside the water heater may shift during transit, causing an air filter door switch to operate improperly. If the switch fails and the air filter door is out of place, the water heater could continue to operate and dust and lint could build up, posing a carbon monoxide poisoning hazard.
Consumers with the recalled water heaters should stop using them immediately, if the air filter door is not in place. Consumers who have not already been contacted by an authorized contractor should immediately contact their installer or Rheem Manufacturing Company to arrange for a free, on-site repair. Consumers are reminded to use the air filter door for these water heaters to avoid a carbon monoxide hazard.
Thomasville Table and Floor Lamps Recalled for Fire Hazard
The light socket has a defect, which poses electrical shock and fire hazards.
Consumers should stop using the lamps immediately and return them to the retailer where purchased to receive a free replacement lamp.
Laugh and Learn Learning Bunny Toys Recalled for Choking Hazard
The pink pompom nose can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should immediately take these recalled toys away from children and contact Fisher-Price to arrange for the return of the bunny to receive a voucher for a replacement toy of the customer's choice.
Link-N-Lite™ Magnetic Light-Up Puzzles Recalled for Fall Hazard
Small magnets used to connect the puzzle pieces 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 stop using the puzzles and contact Jazwares for a free replacement toy that does not contain magnets.
Zoeller Brand Septic Pumps with a 20-foot black cord wi Recalled for Shock Hazard
The plug on the pumps could have a grounding problem that could pose an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
Consumers should contact Zoeller to schedule an inspection, replacement and return of affected pumps.
Battery Packs for Toy Vehicles Recalled for Fire Hazard
The lithium-ion polymer batteries used to charge the toy vehicles can ignite while charging, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should stop using the battery packs immediately and contact JAKKS Pacific for information on receiving a free replacement battery pack.
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts and Windbreakers with Dra Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
The garments 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.
Heavyweight Outerwear Jackets Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The snap closures on the outerwear jackets contain excessive amounts of lead, which poses a lead poisoning hazard.
Consumers should stop using the products immediately and contact Samara Brothers to obtain a full refund.
Atmel Microcontrollers used in Honeywell Digital Cellul Recalled for Fire Hazard
The microcontroller in the communicator can enter an unrecoverable lock-up state due to a programming issue. The lock-up could result in a service interruption, and fail to transmit an alarm signal in the event of a fire or property invasion.
Customers who have not been contacted directly should immediately contact the firm for information on how to receive a free replacement communicator with updated software. Installers that purchased the communicators have been contacted directly.
Bella Cucina Brand "Zip Cooker" Low Pressure Cooker Recalled for Burn Hazard
Hot food under pressure can be expelled from the cooker, causing burn injuries.
Consumers should stop using these products immediately. Consumers who do not receive a direct notice should contact HSN for instructions on how to receive a full refund.
Toddler Pants Sets Recalled for Choking Hazard
The zipper pull on the jacket can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should immediately return the recalled pants sets to the nearest Meijer Store for a full refund.
Faux-Shearling Infant Booties Recalled for Choking Hazard
A small metal zipper tab on the infant booties can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should take the recalled booties away from children immediately and contact L.L. Bean to receive a full refund.
Curling Irons Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The handle of the curling iron can come apart, exposing its line cord, posing a shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled curling iron and contact Conair to receive a free replacement.
Children's "Ultra Gear" 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 this jewelry away from children. Consumers should return the recalled jewelry to the store where purchased or contact DM Merchandising for a full refund.
Children's "Rachael Rose Kidz" Rings 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 these recalled rings away from children and return them to any Family Dollar store for a full refund, or contact Shalom International for information on how to receive a full refund.
Easy-Bake Ovens Recalled for Burn Hazard
Young children can insert their hands into the oven's opening and get their hands or fingers caught, posing an entrapment and burn hazard.
Consumers should contact Easy-Bake between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET 7 days a week to receive a free retrofit kit with consumer warning. Caregivers should keep the Easy Bake Oven away from children under eight years of age.
Maytag® and Jenn-Air® brand dishwashers Recalled for Fire Hazard
Liquid rinse-aid can leak from its dispenser and come into contact with the dishwasher's internal wiring, which can short-circuit and ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using these dishwashers, disconnect the electric supply by shutting off the fuse or circuit breaker controlling it and inform all users of the dishwasher about the risk of fire. Contact Maytag for either a free in-home repair, or a $75 cash back reimbursement following the purchase of a new Maytag®, Jenn-Air®, Whirlpool® or KitchenAid® dishwasher. Consumers should not return the dishwasher to the retailer where it was purchased, as retailers are not prepared to take units back.
PARODI Glass Floor Vases Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The base of these vases can break off unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Consumers should return the vase to their local IKEA store for a full refund. To avoid the risk of breakage and possible injury, handle the vase with care.
January 2007
Gamewell-FCI Electronic Control Boards by Honeywell Recalled for Fire Hazard
Incoming and outgoing messages to and from the control board can interfere with each other, preventing it from sending a message to the command center in the event of fire.
Gamewell-FCI is contacting customers directly and is providing a free firmware software upgrade.
Honda Model Year 2006 TRX450ER/R ATVs Recalled for Safety Concern
The front suspension arm ball joints could have been contaminated during production, resulting in rapid wear of one or more of the ball joints and possible ball joint separation. If the ball joint separation occurs while riding, the operator could lose control of the ATV.
Consumers should stop using these recalled ATVs until the repair has been completed. Call any Honda ATV dealer to make an appointment to have the ATV repaired. The dealer will inspect and repair your ATV, if necessary. Registered owners of the recalled ATVs have been sent direct notice.
Electric Oil Lamps Recalled for Fire Hazard
The power cord is not polarized and is undersized. The power cord is not correctly secured and there is no strain relief on the switch housing. Additionally, the switch housing is not flame-retardant. As a result of these issues, the lamps pose shock and fire hazards.
The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available. Consumers should discard or destroy the product.
Old Williamsburgh Mason Jar Candles, sizes 3.5 to 5.0 o Recalled for Burn Hazard
The wick can move from the center of the jar to the side, causing the glass to overheat and possibly crack or shatter. Exposure to broken glass and molten wax poses laceration and burn hazards to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and return them to the place of purchase for an exchange or full refund.
Home Decorators Collection Leather Suitcase Trunks Recalled for Entrapment Hazard
The trunk has an exterior clasp that can lock unexpectedly when the trunk lid closes. If a child climbs inside the trunk, he/she may not be able to open the trunk from the inside. This poses an entrapment and suffocation hazard to children.
Customers should stop using the trunk immediately and keep it out of the reach of children. Consumers should contact the firm for information on receiving a replacement product or a full refund.
Flojet duplex II 115 VAC Pump, a component of the LeBle Recalled for Shock Hazard
A manufacturing defect can cause consumers to receive an electric shock when the metal housing is touched.
A representative of the LeBleu Corp. or a trained licensee will inspect all installed pumps to determine if the defect is present, and, if so, the pump will be replaced. All products installed in new home construction, which have not yet been started up, will be removed and replaced.
Erie Boiler Boss Operating and Reset Controls Recalled for Safety Concern
These boiler controls can fail, causing water temperature to rise to the high temperature limit. Should the high temperature thermostat or external safety limit devices also fail, consumers could suffer scalds from unexpectedly hot water during use or system piping damage can result.
Consumers should contact TAC to receive instructions on how to participate in the recall and obtain a free replacement control.
Tea Lights Sold with Votive Candle Holders Recalled for Fire Hazard
The tea light candles have a clear, plastic shell that can melt or ignite, posing a fire or burn hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the tea light candles and contact Sally Foster for a set of six free replacement tea light candles with metal shells. Consumers who purchased the item online will be directly notified by Sally Foster and will receive the free set of six replacement tea light candles.
Holmes® Oscillating Tower Fans Recalled for Fire Hazard
Electrical arcing in the fan's wiring can cause a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the fans and contact The Holmes Group for instructions on receiving a free replacement unit.
Travel'N Baby Mini Hair Dryers Recalled for Laceration Hazard
These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection plug to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Electric shock protection devices are required by industry standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers. If the hair dryer falls into water during use and is not equipped with this safety device, it can pose a shock and/or an electrocution hazard to consumers.
Consumers should stop using these hair dryers immediately and contact Version-X for a replacement hair dryer equipped with an immersion protection plug.
Arctic Cat 90cc DVX and Utility model All-Terrain Vehic Recalled for Injury Hazard
On the recalled ATVs, the handlebar base mounting bolts, tie-rod ends and tie-rod adjustment locking nuts may not have been tightened to the proper torque during the production process. Operating an affected ATV could cause components to loosen, resulting in loss of steering control. This condition could result in loss of vehicle control, which could result in injury or death.
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately. Registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail. Consumers with a recalled ATV should contact their local Arctic Cat ATV dealer to schedule a free repair.
Model 80, 88, 94 and LGB Packaged Commercial Boilers Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The boiler assembly is not properly sealed. Exhaust and carbon monoxide (CO) can leak during operation and accumulate, posing a risk of poisoning.
Weil-McLain has directly notified all customers with recalled boilers and is providing a repair free of charge.
Sippy/Tumbler Cups Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The impact of being dropped or banged can cause the cup to break into pieces, resulting in sharp or jagged edges that pose a laceration hazard to children.
Consumers should take the cups away from children and discard them immediately. Consumers can contact Mead Johnson Nutritionals for information on how to receive a $10 coupon toward the purchase of Next Step LIPIL baby formula.
Contact Hot and Cold Water Coolers Recalled for Fire Hazard
A water leak inside the water cooler can create an electrical arc, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should stop using the recalled water coolers, unplug them and call DS Waters for a replacement water cooler at no additional cost.
Graco® Contempo™ Highchairs Recalled for Injury Hazard
The highchair can collapse if it is not fully opened and locked into place from the storage position prior to use. If the highchair collapses, a child occupying the highchair can be injured.
Consumers should contact the firm to obtain instructions on how to receive a free repair kit. Consumers can continue to use the highchair until the repair kit is received but must make sure it is fully opened first. Consumers should open the highchair until they hear a "click", which indicates the hub is locked into place.
MagneBlocks™ Magnetic Construction Toys Recalled for Fall Hazard
Tiny magnets inside the building pieces 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.
CPSC recommends children under 6 years of age not play with toys containing magnets. If a magnet comes out of one of the blocks in these sets, immediately remove the block from the set and send it to Geometix International for a free replacement block.
Children's Butterfly Necklaces Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The pendant on the necklace contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Consumers should immediately take this jewelry away from children. Consumers should return the recalled jewelry to the store where purchased for a free replacement product, or contact U.S. Toy Company for information on returning recalled necklaces purchased on the Web site.
Plush Baby Rattles and Photo Frame Ornaments Recalled for Choking Hazard
Small parts on the plush rattles and frame ornaments can break or detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Additionally, the rattles' plastic ring can break and expose sharp points.
Consumers should stop using the rattles and photo frames immediately and return them to the nearest Target store for a Target GiftCard worth the value of the returned item plus applicable sales tax.
Bright Starts Star Teether Beads and Bright Starts Teet Recalled for Choking Hazard
The flexible plastic ring that holds the teether beads in place can crack or break, and the beads can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants.
Consumers should take this product away from children immediately and contact Kids II for information on receiving a free replacement.
Pumpkin-Shaped Candle Holders Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The product can crack, break or shatter when used with the tea light candles that accompany them, yielding sharp pieces of glass that pose a laceration hazard.
QVC has already notified each customer by telephone and mail to stop using the candle holders until they received replacement tea lights. QVC will replace the tea light candles that accompanied the candle holders with battery-powered tea light candles at no charge, or will refund the purchase price of the product, including shipping and handling, upon the customer's certification that they have safely discarded the glass candle holders.
Inflator Air Pumps Recalled for Laceration Hazard
These air pumps can overheat and explode during use, posing a risk of lacerations to the user and nearby consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the pumps and contact Sportsstuff for a free replacement.
Kawasaki 2007 model year KFX®50 and KFX®90 ATVs Recalled for Crash Hazard
On some of these units, the handlebar holder, tie-rod adjustment, and tie-rod end nuts may not have been tightened to the proper torque. Operation of the vehicle can cause the nuts to loosen, resulting in a loss of steering control. This poses a crash hazard, which can result in injury or death.
Consumers with recalled ATVs were sent direct notice from Kawasaki. Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact a local Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment for repair service.
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
The garments 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 or return the garment to the store where purchased for help in removing the drawstring.
Cannondale 2007 Model Road Bicycles Recalled for Fall Hazard
The bicycle's front brake can fail, causing the rider to lose control and fall.
Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately until inspected or repaired. Cannondale or Authorized Cannondale Dealers have contacted affected consumers directly for a free inspection and repair, if necessary.
Oscillating Ceramic Heaters Recalled for Fire Hazard
The heaters can overheat and smoke, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the heaters and return them to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.
Starting Out Shirt and Overalls Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The coatings on the snaps in the overalls and shirt contain excessive amounts of lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children.
Consumers should stop using the products immediately and contact Samara to obtain a full refund.
MiniMax® NT STD Gas Pool Heaters Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
These pool heaters can emit excessive carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning in the event of a vent leak in an indoor installation.
Consumers should stop using these gas pool heaters installed indoors immediately, and contact the firm to determine if their heater is included in the recall. If it is, Pentair will provide a free inspection, and repair of the heater if necessary.