CPSC Recalls in 2008
392 recalls found
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.
Fit & Fresh™ Smooth Blend Mixers Recalled for Laceration Hazard
While placing the cup on or off the base of the mixer, the mixer can be unexpectedly turned on, activating the blade. This can pose a serious laceration hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the mixers and determine if their product is subject to this recall. Consumers with the recalled mixers should return the product to the place of purchase or contact MEDport LLC to arrange for a refund.
Ghost Tealight Holders Recalled for Fire Hazard
The recalled tealight holder can ignite posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Consumers should stop using the Ghost Tealight Holders immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Cybex Treadmills Recalled for Fall Hazard
The treadmills can speed up unexpectedly while in use due to a malfunction with the lower control board, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled treadmills. Contact Cybex to receive a free replacement fuse. If requested, a Cybex technician can install the fuse free of charge. Cybex is directly contacting known purchasers.
Casper the Friendly Ghost® Halloween Mini-Figurines Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The recalled Halloween figurines contain high levels of lead in the paint.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled figurines away from children and contact Coyne's & Company to receive a full refund or credit.
Duracell 130W Combo Power Adapters used with notebook c Recalled for Burn Hazard
The adapters can fail and overheat. This can pose a burn hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the power adapter and contact Battery-Biz to return it and obtain a free replacement. Battery-Biz has sent a direct notice to consumers with recalled power adapters.
Serta Zipper-Covered Foam Core Mattresses Recalled for Fire Hazard
The mattresses fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately contact Serta to determine if their mattress is included in the recall, and if it is, to receive a free replacement mattress cover. Consumers can install the cover themselves or request free installation by a qualified repair technician.
Murray Front Engine Riding Lawn Mowers Recalled for Fire Hazard
The two-piece fuel tanks on the riding mowers can separate at the seam, causing fuel to leak. This can pose fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mower and contact the dealer from which it was purchased for a free repair.
Shimano Dura Ace Carbon Clincher Wheels for Bicycles Recalled for Fall Hazard
Rim surface and spoke hole plugs on the wheel can cause a puncture to the inner tube, resulting in a flat tire. This can cause the rider to lose control and fall.
Consumers should stop using the bicycles with the recalled wheels, remove the wheels, and return them to their local bike dealer or retailer for a free inspection and repair.
Rechargeable Batteries and Recharging Station for Didj Recalled for Burn Hazard
The rechargeable batteries included with the Recharging Station can overheat if the gaming system is placed into the recharging base upside down, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recharging base and the two rechargeable batteries and contact LeapFrog for a full refund. Consumers can continue using the AC adapter connected directly to the Didj handheld.
Gas Match and "Ready, Aim...Fire" Multi-Purpose Lighter Recalled for Fire Hazard
The multi-purpose lighters fail to meet federal safety standards because they might not contain a child-resistant mechanism, posing a potential fire and burn hazard to young children.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lighters and contact YMCA Trading to arrange for return of the lighter for a refund.
Rage Wireless Guitars Recalled for Burn Hazard
A circuit board defect can cause AA batteries used in the guitar to leak if the batteries are installed incorrectly, posing a risk of chemical burns to consumers.
Consumers should stop using the wireless guitar game controllers immediately and return them to the place where purchased for a full refund. Do not contact or return the product to Nintendo.
Blue Ember Gas Grills Recalled for Fire Hazard
The gas grills can be assembled improperly exposing the gas burner hoses to excessive heat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the grills, and inspect the burner hoses to make sure they have been properly assembled. If the hose is to the rear of the installed heat shield, the grill has been improperly assembled and consumers should contact Fiesta for replacement hoses, assembly instructions, and if necessary, for assistance in examining the grill.
Drop-Side Cribs Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
When the safety pegs in the base of each leg of the crib are missing from the lower track, the crib locks can disengage and detach if lowered below the peg hole, creating a hazardous gap. This gap can lead to the entrapment and suffocation of an infant or toddler.
CPSC and Delta urge parents and caregivers to immediately stop using cribs that are missing a safety peg on any leg of the crib and contact Delta to receive a free, easy-to-install repair kit. The kit will include safety pegs in a bold color and warning labels to be affixed to the mattress board. Consumers with cribs that have all safety pegs installed may continue to use the cribs; however, CPSC recommends that these consumers contact Delta for the repair kit for future assembly purposes.
Drop-Side Cribs Recalled for Entrapment Hazard
The crib's drop side can detach when the spring peg is not engaged, which can cause an entrapment and suffocation risk to infants and toddlers. If the spring pegs in the base of each leg of the crib are pushed back into the lower track, the pegs can become nonfunctional. This can cause the drop side to detach from the crib and create a gap that can entrap an infant or toddler.
CPSC and Delta urge parents and caregivers to immediately stop using these cribs and contact Delta to receive a free, easy-to-install repair kit.
Convertible Cribs Recalled for Entrapment Hazard
The sides of the convertible crib are made of a mesh that expands, creating a gap between the mattress and the side through which an infant can slip. This poses suffocation and entrapment hazards for young children.
Consumers should stop using the recalled convertible cribs immediately and contact Playkids USA to receive a full refund.
Baby Walkers Recalled for Injury Hazard
The walkers violate the baby walker voluntary standard and can fit through a standard doorway and are not designed to stop at the edge of a step. Babies using these walkers can be seriously injured or killed.
Consumers should stop using these walkers immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
BC-50 Battery Chargers Recalled for Shock Hazard
The plastic portion of the unit's power plug can crack or detach, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
Consumers should stop using the recalled battery chargers immediately and contact the firm for a free replacement charger.
Battery Operated Toy "Speed Boats" Recalled for Burn Hazard
The two battery terminals can come into contact with each other, causing the battery to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Consumers should take these toys away from young children and return them to any Dollar General store for a full refund.
Portable Generators Recalled for Fire Hazard
The generator's fuel valve can be damaged by the cover plate during shipment and cause a fuel leak and fuel spillage during use, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the generators and, effective July 31, 2014, contact All Parts, which is now handling the recall, to determine if the generator's fuel valve is damaged and, if it is, to receive a free repair kit and instructions.
Alnico Bar Magnets Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
Surface paints on the magnets contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled magnets away from children and contact Home Science Tools to receive replacement magnets.
GN9120 Wireless Headsets Recalled for Fire Hazard
An internal short circuit in the lithium-ion polymer batteries can cause the batteries to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the headsets. Consumers should contact GN Netcom to receive a replacement battery.
Nerf™ N-Strike Recon Blasters Recalled for Injury Hazard
The blaster's plunger can pull the user's skin during firing of the toy blaster resulting in injury to the face, neck, and/or chest.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy blasters away from children and contact Hasbro for a free cylindrical cover to prevent additional injuries.
Automatic Gas Vent Dampers Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The automatic gas vent damper could fail, and if the blocked vent switch does not activate, the vent could leak carbon monoxide (CO). This poses a risk of CO poisoning to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the boilers, weather permitting, and contact their installer to confirm they have a recalled vent damper and to receive a free vent damper replacement.
YO-YO Amusement Rides Recalled for Fall Hazard
The sweep arms suspending the riding chairs can broke free from the ride's center cylinder rod, posing a fall hazard to riders.
Owners and state safety officials can contact CRM to receive the inspection/repair kit and new inspection and maintenance guidelines that CRM is offering.
Heartland/ Yardline/ Backyard Play Systems Outdoor Play Recalled for Fall Hazard
Some of the gliders were shipped with assembly instructions that did not inform consumers to tighten all lock nuts during assembly, including those attached by the manufacturer. As a result, some lock nuts were not fully fastened during assembly which could cause the glider to detach, posing a fall hazard to children.
Consumers should immediately stop using the gliders until all lock nuts are securely fastened. Backyard Play Systems is notifying all customers directly and is providing written instructions indicating the location of all lock nuts that must be securely fastened.
Girls' Sandals Recalled for Choking Hazard
The ornamental flowers on the sandals can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should take the recalled sandals away from children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or store credit.
Rechargeable Batteries sold with portable DVD/CD/MP3 pl Recalled for Fire Hazard
The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the "TF-DVD 1020" players with the recalled batteries and contact the firm to arrange for a free replacement battery. After removing the recalled batteries from the unit, consumers can continue to use it with the AC or DC power adapter.
Children's Ball and Heart Necklaces, Portable CD and MP Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
Surface coatings on these products could contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Consumers should immediately take these recalled products away from children and return them to any Limited Too or Justice store for a full refund and a coupon for a 15% discount off a future purchase.
Colonial Folding Game Chairs Recalled for Fall Hazard
The retaining washers on the legs can loosen, causing the chair to become unstable. This poses a fall hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the folding game chairs and contact the dealer where the chairs were purchased to schedule a free repair.
Lawn Dart Games Recalled for Safety Concern
The darts in the games pose a puncture hazard to young children. Lawn darts were banned in December 1988 to protect children from skull, face and eye puncture wounds.
Parents should immediately stop young children from playing with the recalled games and contact the firm to receive a refund. John Jaques & Son and Hammacher Schlemmer are contacting customers directly.
Vitodens 200 Boilers Recalled for Fire Hazard
The boiler can leak gas, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should stop using the boilers immediately weather permitting and contact their certified heating contractor or Viessmann for a free replacement of the boiler's O-ring.
Wooden Hammock Stands Recalled for Laceration Hazard
When used outdoors, the wood in the hammock stand can deteriorate over time and break, posing a risk of falls and lacerations to consumers.
Consumers should remove the two top side brackets of the hammock stand and dispose of the remaining portion of the hammock stand. Contact Pottery Barn to schedule a free pickup of the brackets and to receive a merchandise credit for the amount of the stand.
Model Year 2008-2009 Can-Am® Youth ATVs Recalled for Crash Hazard
If the rider is ejected and the cord strap is pulled, the shutoff switch can fail to disable the engine. The ATV can operate uncontrolled, until the engine returns to idle, and cause a collision with bystanders, vehicles or other objects. This poses a serious risk of injury.
Parents should stop children from using these vehicles immediately and contact any Can-Am® dealer to schedule a free repair. Consumers are being sent a direct notice from BRP.
September 2008
Toy Boats Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The paint on the recalled toy boats contains an excess level of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Buzz's Boatyard for a refund or an exchange.
General Electric Toasters Recalled for Fire Hazard
An electrical short circuit can occur between the heating element and the bread cage, posing a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and return them to any Wal-Mart for a full refund or replacement toaster.
KVIBY Chests Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The glass drawer knobs on the chest can break either during assembly or in use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Consumers should protect their hands and carefully remove the glass knobs. Contact IKEA to receive free replacement knobs and screws by mail.
Ski-Doo® Snowmobiles Recalled for Injury Hazard
Cracks can develop in the welded joints of the drive axle assembly of the snowmobile and can result in complete breakage. If this happens, the track of the vehicle can unexpectedly lock, causing riders to be ejected off the vehicle or lose control and collide with bystanders, a fixed object or other vehicles. This poses a risk of serious injury or death.
Consumers should immediately stop using the vehicles and contact their local Ski-Doo® dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Consumers with recalled snowmobiles are being sent direct notice from BRP.
Jack Lift Tools and Kits Recalled for Fall Hazard
The jack lifts can have threads stripping or the nuts breaking, resulting in the shaft slipping and the mower falling from its stand-up position. This could cause serious personal injury to the consumer or property damage.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled jacks and contact their local service dealer to have their jacks replaced at no charge.
Toy Police Cars Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The red paint on the toy cars contains excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Consumers should immediately take this toy away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a refund.
Razor® PowerWing™ Three-Wheeled Scooters Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The undersides of the foot platforms can have sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard to children.
Parents should immediately stop children from using the product. Do not return the product to retailers. Contact Razor for a set of free replacement foot platforms.
Razor® Dirt Quad Electric Powered Ride-On Vehicles Recalled for Shock Hazard
The control module for the throttle can fail and cause the electric ride-on vehicle to unexpectedly surge forward, posing a risk of injury to the user or a bystander.
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Razor for a free replacement controller.
Igloo Marine Elite Coolers Recalled for Laceration Hazard
Sharp edges on the stainless steel latch attached to the cooler can pose a laceration hazard to consumers.
Consumers should stop using the cooler immediately and contact Igloo Products Corp. to receive a free latch replacement kit.
TV Stands Recalled for Tip-Over Hazard
The stability of the stands does not meet industry standards to prevent TV tip-over, posing a risk of injury or death to consumers.
Consumers should immediately remove the TV from the stand and contact Studio RTA to receive a free repair kit.
SmartSpace™ Papasan Chairs Recalled for Fall Hazard
The chairs were sold without a warning label instructing consumers to lock the chair's legs before sitting. This poses a fall hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the chair until a warning label, instructing consumers to engage the legs in the locked position before use, has been obtained from Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores.
Cook's Essentials Deep Fryers Recalled for Burn Hazard
The fryers can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
Known purchasers were mailed instructions on obtaining a full refund. Consumers who have not received instructions should contact QVC for refund instructions.
Harry Potter Bookends Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The paint on the bookends contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
This firm is no longer in business. The remedy is no longer available. Destroy and discard this product.
Gotham Compact Fluorescent Downlights (Recessed Ceiling Recalled for Safety Concern
The relay on the backup battery of the lights could be programmed incorrectly and prevent the lights from functioning in an emergency.
Consumers should inspect the fixtures immediately and contact Gotham Lighting to receive a repair for the light fixture.
Wood Abacus Recalled for Choking Hazard
The wooden rods on the abacus can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should take the abacus away from children immediately and contact LTD Commodities for instructions on receiving a product credit.
MYO and "MYO Belt" Headlamps Recalled for Fire Hazard
If the headlamp is used with rechargeable batteries, the cable connecting the battery pack to the lamp can spark, melt, or catch fire. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using rechargeable batteries with the headlamps and contact Petzl to obtain a new warning label. Consumers can continue to use the headlamps with non-rechargeable batteries.