CPSC Recalls in 2008
392 recalls found
December 2008
Wiring a House, 3rd Edition and Wiring Complete, Expert Recalled for Shock Hazard
The books contain several errors in the technical diagrams that could lead consumers to incorrectly install or repair electrical wiring, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the books and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Notifier Fire Alarm Control Panels Recalled for Fire Hazard
The software in the fire alarm system could fail to process an alarm condition which could result in the system failing to respond in the event of a fire.
Distributors should immediately contact the company for replacement software. All known users of have been contacted.
Boy's Reversible Vests Recalled for Choking Hazard
The zipper tabs on these vests fail to meet the children's torques test standards, posing a choking hazard to children.
Consumers should immediately take these vests away from children and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Newport 4-in-1 Cribs and Matching Furniture Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The red paint which is underneath the black finish paint on some of the cribs and matching furniture exceeds federal lead limits. If ingested by young children lead can cause adverse health effects.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs. Destroy and discard the cribs. The firm is no longer in business. A remedy is no longer available.
Durin Race 80/100 Bicycle Suspension Forks Recalled for Crash Hazard
The front bicycle suspension fork can break, causing the rider to crash.
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled suspension forks and contact Magura or visit www.magura.com, to determine if your bicycle fork is included in the recall and, if it is, to receive a free repair.
Jumbo Snowman Snow Globes Recalled for Fire Hazard
When exposed to sunlight, the snow globe can act as a magnifying glass and ignite nearby combustible materials, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately remove the snow globe from exposure to sunlight and return it to any Hallmark Gold Crown store for a full refund.
Foursquare Hooded Jackets Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or contact Foursquare for a full refund.
Candle-Powered Carousels Recalled for Fire Hazard
The candle holder placement on the base of the carousels is too close to the structure, allowing the candle flame to come in contact and ignite different parts of the carousel, including the fans, trees and deer, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should stop using the carousel immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. Consumers also can mail the product to Gardener's Supply Returns, 5 New England Drive, Essex Junction, VT 05452.
Contessa Office Chairs Recalled for Fall Hazard
The bolts holding the seat to the frame can loosen and separate, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Consumers should inspect the chair by checking the four bolts that attach the seat bottom to the chair frame. If any of the four bolts is loose or missing, consumers should stop using the chair immediately and contact a Teknion dealer for a free repair.
Alpine Ski Bindings Recalled for Fall Hazard
The heel housing of the bindings can crack, causing the binding to release unexpectedly. This can cause the skier to lose control or fall and suffer injuries.
Consumers should stop using these ski bindings immediately and return them to any authorized Atomic Ski dealer for a voucher toward a new heel component.
Calypso Steel Drums Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
Surface paint on the recalled toy drums contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled steel drum away from children and return it to Woodstock Percussion for a replacement drum and a $5 credit or payment.
Chef's Mark® 15-piece cookware sets Recalled for Burn Hazard
The handles on the cookware can break, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Consumers should stop using the cookware immediately and contact Fingerhut to receive a free repair kit. Fingerhut is directly contacting purchasers.
Evenflo Majestic™ High Chairs Recalled for Choking Hazard
Plastic caps and metal screws on both sides of the high chair can loosen and fall out, posing both fall and choking hazards to children. Plastic caps and screws that become loose and fall out can cause the seatback to suddenly fall back or detach from the high chair. Children can fall out or collide with objects and suffer broken bones, abrasions, cuts and bruises. Detached plastic caps and metal screws also pose a choking hazard to children.
Consumers should immediately stop using the high chairs and contact Evenflo to receive a free repair kit.
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 stop using the recalled jewelry and contact Aloha 808 Trading for a refund or exchange.
Phil & Teds Dash Buggy Strollers Recalled for Fall Hazard
The frame handle could fail to latch properly and break, posing a fall hazard to small children.
Consumers should stop using this stroller immediately and contact the company for a replacement stroller frame.
Dinosaur Epoch Toy Dinosaurs Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
Surface paint on the toy dinosaurs can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Xtreme Toy Zone for a refund or exchange.
Bagi Shumanit Super Cold Grease Removers Recalled for Burn Hazard
Direct contact with this substance can cause burns to consumers' skin and eyes. The product lacks required special packaging and warning label.
Consumers should immediately pour any remaining product into the toilet, using care to avoid splashing. Consumers should return the empty bottle to the store where the product was purchased for a full refund.
Model Year 2009 Arctic Cat Mountain Cat and Crossfire S Recalled for Fire Hazard
The mounting hardware securing the fuel pump can allow fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the snowmobile and contact authorized Arctic Cat service dealers to schedule a free repair. All known users have been contacted.
Commercial Frozen Food Merchandisers Recalled for Fire Hazard
Incomplete/incorrect light bulb installation can result in electrical arcing in the fixture, which can pose a fire hazard to consumers.
Owners should immediately verify that light bulbs are fully and correctly installed and contact Tyler Refrigeration to schedule the installation of a free repair.
Toro Power Sweep Electric Blowers Recalled for Injury Hazard
The blower's impeller, which is a rotating component on the blower, can break, resulting in pieces of plastic flying out of the blower. This poses a risk of serious injury to the user or a bystander.
Consumers should stop using the recalled blowers immediately and contact Toro to receive a replacement blower.
Napoleon Propane Gas Fireplace Inserts Recalled for Laceration Hazard
Delayed ignition due to a build-up of propane gas can cause the insert's glass cover to break, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the fireplace and contact Wolf Steel to receive a free repair kit.
Toddler Girl's Hat and Mitten Sets Recalled for Choking Hazard
The magnets in the hat can detach and fall out, posing a choking and aspiration hazard to young children. 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 perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.
Consumers should immediately take these hat and mitten sets away from children and return to Meijer store for a refund.
Army Figures Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
Surface paint on the face of the Army figures contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact OKK Trading for a full refund or replacement toy.
Groovy Fashions™ Sassy Jammies™ Doll Clothing Sets Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
Surface paints on the pajama pants contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
Consumers should take the product away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund or store credit.
Hockey Helmets Recalled for Fall Hazard
The helmet's chinstrap can unexpectedly disengage while in use. If this happens, the helmet can fall off, posing a head and neck injury risk to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using and return the helmets to the place of purchase for a free replacement helmet.
November 2008
Century Cookware Stainless Steel Stockpots Recalled for Burn Hazard
The stainless steel pots have metal handles that can detach during use, posing a serious burn hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the stockpots and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Heavy Duty Acidic Cleaner Bottles Recalled for Safety Concern
Pressure can build up in a full or nearly full bottle of the acidic cleaner when it is stored in elevated temperatures over an extended period of time, which can result in the cleaner leaking from underneath the cap. If the product comes into contact with skin, it can cause severe skin irritation.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Heavy Duty Acidic Cleaner bottles if there are signs of leakage. Even if there are no signs of leakage, consumers should use gloves when handling the recalled bottles and contact DuPont to receive a free replacement bottle cap. Consumers should not return the product to Lowe's.
Arizona® Newborn and Infant Denim Pants Recalled for Choking Hazard
The metal snap at the waist can detach posing a choking hazard to infants.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pants and return them to any JCPenney store for a full refund. Pants purchased through the firm's Web site may be returned to the Catalog Desk at any JCPenney store.
Bead Maze Toys Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The trees on the toys can detach, exposing a metal screw. This poses a laceration hazard to young children.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and return them to the retail store where purchased for a full refund.
Anthropologie Tin Candles Recalled for Fire Hazard
The candle flames could flare up out of the tin container during the burning of the last half inch of wax, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tin candles and call Candela for a self-addressed, postage paid envelope in which to return the candle for a full refund.
IRIS and ALVINE Roman Blinds Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck in an exposed inner cord on the backside of the roman blinds.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Roman Blinds and return them to any IKEA store to obtain a full refund.
EDP 3112 Rotor and Shaft Assemblies Recalled for Fire Hazard
If the assembly was installed in a fire suppression system and remained in a closed position, sufficient water might not have been available in the event of a fire. This posed a fire hazard to consumers.
Distributors, contractors and consumers with the recalled rotor and shaft assemblies were contacted directly and the affected units were replaced.
Insulated Black-Out Roller Shades and Insulated Roman S Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
The black-out roller shades and insulated Roman shades have a continuous looped bead chain that when not attached to the wall or floor, hangs loosely by the blind, posing a fatal strangulation hazard to children.
Consumers should immediately check their window coverings to see if the tension device is attached. If not attached, immediately stop using the window coverings and contact Green Mountain Vista Inc. to receive a free repair kit. If the consumer is not able to install the tensioning device, contact Green Mountain Vista for further instructions.
Dive Sticks Recalled for Safety Concern
The recalled dive sticks could remain in an upright position, posing an impalement hazard to young children.
Consumers should take the recalled dive sticks away from young children immediately and return them to any Target store for a full refund.
Young Colors Children's Hooded Jackets Recalled for Entrapment Hazard
The jackets have drawstrings through the hood and at the waist. Children can get entangled in the drawstrings that can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches.
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the jacket to eliminate the safety hazard.
Air Compressors Recalled for Drowning Hazard
The air compressor's components can fail, which could cause a stoppage of air flow. This poses a risk of drowning to users.
Consumers should immediately stop using the air compressor and contact their dealer for a free inspection and repair, if necessary. Consumers are being directly notified of this recall.
GE®, GE Profile™, Monogram® and Kenmore® Wall Ovens Recalled for Fire Hazard
The extreme heat used in the self-clean cycle can escape, if the wall oven door is removed and incorrectly re-attached by the installer or the consumer. This can pose a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately inspect the oven to make sure they do not have an incorrectly re-attached wall oven door, which will not open into the flat position. If the wall oven door is incorrectly re-attached, consumers should not use the self-clean cycle and call GE for a free repair. Consumers can continue to use normal baking or broiling function in the oven until the oven is repaired.
DiNotte Lighting Lithium-Ion batteries used with bicycl Recalled for Burn Hazard
A loose wiring connection and improper venting can cause the battery to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the battery and contact the company to receive a free replacement battery.
Honda Off-Road Competition Motorcycles Recalled for Crash Hazard
The weld on the right side of the swing arm can fail, causing the rider to lose control and crash. This could pose a risk of injury or death to riders.
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled off-road motorcycles and contact any Honda dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners of the recalled motorcycles are being sent a direct notice.
Children's Two-Way Radios Recalled for Burn Hazard
The rechargeable batteries in the radios can leak electrolyte, posing a chemical burn hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the two-way radios and contact the company for a free replacement and a 20% off coupon for a future purchase at www.cobra.com. If batteries have leaked on to the radio, do not touch the liquid, and contact the company for a free replacement product.
5-Tier Lighted Showcases Recalled for Fire Hazard
The lighted showcase's plug adaptor can overheat and melt the adaptor's plastic housing, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the 5-Tier Lighted Showcase and unplug the adaptor from the wall socket. After the device is unplugged, cut the wire cord to the adaptor and return the adaptor to Seventh Avenue for a free replacement showcase. Seventh Avenue is directly contacting purchasers.
CORAL Swim 'N Score Pool Stix Recalled for Fall Hazard
Children can fall or land on these dive sticks in shallow water and suffer impalement injuries. Eye and other facial injuries are also possible.
Consumers should keep children from playing with the recalled dive sticks and return the product to any Modell's Sporting Goods for a full refund.
My Little Train Classics Toy Trains Recalled for Choking Hazard
The recalled toy contain small parts which can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should take the toy train away from children immediately and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Best Friends Yin Yang Necklace Sets Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The recalled necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Consumers should immediately take these recalled products away from children and return them to any Claire's store for a full refund.
Toy Xylophones Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
Surface paint on the toy xylophone contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Consumers should immediately take these recalled toys away from children and return them to Dollar Zone "giant", Sam 99 Cent Store, or 99 Cents Mart in Texas for a replacement toy.
Krylon "Outdoor Spaces" UV Fabric Protector Recalled for Safety Concern
Overexposure to fumes, vapor or spray mist from the product can pose a serious respiratory hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Mini-Televisor Toys Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
Surface coating on the toy television could contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact OKK Trading for a refund or an exchange.
October 2008
Homelite Chain Saws Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The chain brake can fail to stop the chain on its first application, posing a risk of laceration to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the chain saws and contact Homelite Consumer Products to locate the nearest authorized service center to schedule a free repair.
Lithium-Ion Batteries used in Hewlett-Packard, Toshiba Recalled for Fire Hazard
These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately remove the recalled battery from their notebook computer, and contact their computer manufacturer to determine if their battery is included in the recall and to request a free replacement battery. After removing the recalled battery from their notebook computer, consumers may use the AC adapter to power the computer until a replacement battery arrives. Consumers should only use batteries obtained from their computer manufacturer or an authorized reseller.
Wooden Toys Recalled for Choking Hazard
Small parts can detach and break from the toy, posing a choking hazard to young children. In addition, the size of the rattle handle violates voluntary rattle standards.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Earth Friendly to exchange or refund the product.