CPSC Recalls in 2008
392 recalls found
August 2008
Drawstring Hoodies Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
The hoodies have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to Request Jeans to receive a refund.
DEWALT DC608 Cordless Brad Nailers Recalled for Injury Hazard
The nailer can operate when the lock-off (safety) is in the locked position. Also, the nailer can operate when the trigger is not pulled and the contact trip is depressed. The unexpected ejection of a nail poses a serious injury hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the nailers and contact DEWALT for the location of the nearest service center to receive a free repair.
Davenport Cribs Recalled for Fall Hazard
The cribs fail to meet the federal safety standards for cribs. The cribs have two mattress support systems. The secondary mattress support, used for the lowest position, does not meet the full 26-inch minimum height in its lowest position, allowing children inside to crawl over the railing, posing a fall hazard.
Consumers should stop using the recalled cribs in the third lowest position, which uses the wooden mattress support, and contact Baby Appleseed to receive a repair kit. Consumers who are currently using the crib with the metal mattress support in the top or middle positions can continue to use the crib in those positions while awaiting a repair kit. (NOTE: Repair Kits will be available from the firm in mid-August 2008)
KéO Bicycle Pedals Recalled for Fall Hazard
The steel axle inside the pedal can break, posing a fall hazard to cyclists.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle pedals and return them to any authorized Look Cycle dealer, or contact Look Cycle USA to arrange for shipping and free repair.
Cribs Recalled for Fall Hazard
The cribs fail to meet the federal safety standards. The distance between the mattress support bracket in the lowest position and the top of the side rail in the highest position is less than the required 26 inches, posing a fall hazard to children who climb over the railing.
Consumers should stop using the cribs immediately and contact Mother Hubbard's Cupboards to receive instructions on how to re-install the support brackets to eliminate the hazard.
Chicago Electric Halogen Work Lights Recalled for Fire Hazard
The halogen work lights can overheat and melt, posing a risk of fire and electrical shock to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the halogen work lights and contact Harbor Freight Tools for a full refund.
July 2008
Wooden Toys Recalled for Choking Hazard
The recalled toys contain small parts or can break into small parts, posing a choking hazard. The recalled rattles violate the federal rattle standard. Some of the toys also have a string longer than 12 inches, which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Earthentree for exchange or refund.
Maxim Apogee and Maxim Pinnacle Dynamic Climbing Lines/ Recalled for Fall Hazard
The climbing lines can break, posing a serious fall hazard for climbers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dynamic climbing lines and contact the manufacturer for a free replacement.
Stuffed Toy Dogs Recalled for Choking Hazard
The stuffed toys contain small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should immediately stop using the toys and return them to any Daiso retail store for a full refund.
Reebok Studio Exercise Cycles Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The alloy cranks on the exercise cycles can break during use, posing a laceration and abrasion hazard to users.
Consumers should stop using the recalled Studio Cycle immediately, and owners should contact Reebok International Ltd. to receive a discount on a model currently made by a licensee of Reebok.
Bright Starts Ring Rattles Recalled for Choking Hazard
The tip of the rattle's antenna, which is attached to a bee figure, can detach and pose a choking hazard to small children.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled rattles away from small children and contact Kids II to receive a free replacement rattle.
Sky Scrambler and "The Sharper Image" Wireless Indoor H Recalled for Fire Hazard
The rechargeable lithium ion battery inside the helicopters can overheat, catch fire, and ignite nearby combustibles, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helicopters and contact Innovage for a full refund.
Santorini Chairs Recalled for Fall Hazard
The seat weld can fail and allow the chair to collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs with side weld joints (see pictures) and return them to any Cost Plus or World Market store for a full refund or exchange. Chairs with rear weld joints (see pictures) are not included in this recall. To identify if the chair is part of this recall consumers should locate the seat base weld on the underside of the chair. Weld joints located on the sides of the seat are included in this recall.
U-shaped Magnets, Bar Magnets, Magnet Sets and Magnet N Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The paint on the magnets can contain excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled magnets and contact the firm to receive a free replacement.
Classic Horseshoe Magnet Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The plastic coating on the magnets contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
Consumers should immediately take the classic horseshoe magnets away from children and contact Dowling Magnets to receive a free replacement horseshoe magnet.
Dirt Devil Vacuum Power Brush Attachment Tools Recalled for Laceration Hazard
Plastic pieces inside the vacuum tool can break apart and be ejected, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Dirt Devil accessory tool and contact the firm to receive a free repair kit.
Walther Air Cylinders for Air Pistols Recalled for Injury Hazard
The cylinders can burst when in use and/or while being filled, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers.
Consumers should stop using the recalled cylinders immediately and depressurize them, and contact Champion's Choice to get a free replacement cylinder.
Amsterdam Bicycles Recalled for Injury Hazard
The interior alignment tabs of the bicycle's chainguard can be pushed against the chain, causing it to derail, which poses a risk of injury to riders.
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycle and bring it to an Electra Bicycle dealer for a free inspection and replacement chainguard part.
Indoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled for Fire Hazard
A thermal protector could be missing from the lighting fixtures, posing a risk of overheating and fire.
Consumers should immediately stop using the lighting fixtures and contact Lithonia Lighting to arrange for a free replacement fixture.
It's MY Binky Personalized Pacifiers Recalled for Choking Hazard
The pacifier button, ring handle and shield with nipple can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants.
Consumers should immediately take these pacifiers away from children and return them to the store where purchased or contact the firm if purchased online to receive a free replacement pacifier.
Cuddly Comfort Pillows Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The pillows can contain small metal fragments in the fiber-fill as a result of a mechanical breakdown in the manufacturing process. The metal fragments can cause abrasions and cuts to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pillows and return them to any Costco store for a full refund.
TV Stands Recalled for Tip-Over Hazard
The stability of the stand 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 stand and contact Studio RTA to receive a free repair kit.
Model Year 2007-2008 TRX 420 Rancher ATVs Recalled for Injury Hazard
If the ATV's rubber CV (constant velocity) boots get punctured or torn the joint will become contaminated and severe binding of the CV joints could occur, resulting in the sudden loss of steering control. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders.
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled ATVs and contact any Honda ATV dealer to make an appointment for a free repair. Registered owners of the recalled ATVs have been sent direct notices.
SLA90 Youth All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The youth ATV lacks front brakes, a manual fuel shut-off, and padding to cover the sharp edges on the handlebar assembly. Additionally, the vehicle is sold without a tire pressure gauge or adequate flag pole bracket. The defects could lead to young drivers losing control of the ATVs, which poses the risk of serious injuries or death.
Consumers should immediately stop using these ATVs. The firm is no longer in business and a remedy is no longer available.
Engines used in SpeeCo and Huskee Brand Log Splitters Recalled for Fire Hazard
The engine's fuel tank can crack and leak, posing a risk of fire or explosion.
Consumers should immediately stop using the affected log splitters and contact any Honda Lawn and Garden dealer or Honda Engine dealer for a free repair. Registered owners of the recalled log splitters will be mailed a notice.
Bench Scale Adapters Recalled for Fire Hazard
The recalled bench scale adapters can smoke, catch fire and melt, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the adapters and return them to American Weigh Scales for a credit towards the purchase of another product, or to receive a replacement adapter. Replacement adapters will be black in color. American Weigh Scales will reimburse consumers for shipping and handling charges on returns.
Conversion Underground Propane Storage Tanks Recalled for Fire Hazard
An odorant is added to propane to help alert customers to propane leaks, but rust inside a propane tank can cause the odor to fade. Some converted above-ground to underground tanks can have an increased susceptibility to odor fade, causing consumers to be unable to detect the odor of propane in the event of a gas leak. This can pose a fire and burn hazard to consumers, if there is a leak in the propane gas system.
Necessary repairs will be performed at the tank by the retail propane company. Known retail propane companies that sold the recalled tanks have been notified directly of the recall and will contact consumers directly.
550 LX, Trail Touring, and Trail Touring Deluxe snowmob Recalled for Injury Hazard
Cracks could form in the starter ring-gear and cause the ring-gear to fracture into several pieces. The broken pieces could be propelled out of the chassis of the machine at high speed, causing serious injury or death to the rider and/or bystanders.
Consumers should stop using the recalled snowmobiles immediately, and contact any Polaris Snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris has notified registered consumers directly about this recall.
Faded Glory Lip Gloss, Locket, and Bracelet Sets Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The lobster claw clasp on the bracelet contains high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested and can cause adverse health effects.
Consumers should immediately take the bracelet away from children and return the set to any Wal-Mart store for a full refund.
Children's Charms Craft Kits Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The clasp in the charm craft kits 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 contact Action Products International for instructions on returning it for a free replacement.
Children's Necklaces with Ballet Shoes Charms Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
Solder on the charm of the necklace may contain high levels of lead, which if ingested by young children can cause adverse health effects.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled necklaces away from children and contact Parragon for instructions on how to return the necklace and receive a free children's book.
Honda Lawn Mowers Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The lawn mower's rear shield can break off allowing debris to be thrown toward the operator, which poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn mowers and contact their local Honda Lawn and Garden dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners of the recalled lawn mowers have been contacted by direct mail notification.
Screech and Scream Fountain Fireworks Recalled for Fire Hazard
The firework can produce a loud bang and unexpectedly scatter debris, posing an injury hazard to the user and bystanders.
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to either the place of purchase or Black Cat Fireworks for a full refund.
It's a Girl Thing Bracelets, Necklaces, and Phone Charm Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The children's jewelry could 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 return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
LaJolla Boat Bed and Pirates of the Caribbean Twin Trun Recalled for Entrapment Hazard
The lid supports on the toy chests fail to prevent the lid from closing too quickly, posing an entrapment and strangulation hazard to young children.
Consumers should immediately stop children from using the recalled toy chests and contact the firm for instructions on receiving a free repair kit with replacement lid supports.
Outdoor Canopies Recalled for Fire Hazard
The canopies fail to comply with a voluntary flammability standard. That could pose a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should stop using the canopy and contact Wanda Technology for instructions on how to return it for a full refund. Consumers with the recalled outdoor canopies are being contacted by the firm.
Oh Chute Parachute with Streamer Fireworks Recalled for Shock Hazard
The parachutes can become entangled in overhead power lines causing a shock hazard to users and bystanders.
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to either the place of purchase or Fireworks Over America for a full refund.
Paintball Gun Remote Line Adapters Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The remote line adapter can burst when over tightened, posing serious impact and laceration hazards to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the paintball gun adapter and contact the firm for a free replacement adapter.
SunRinglé Ringle Hollow Quick Release Devices for Bicyc Recalled for Fall Hazard
The quick release devices can unexpectedly fail or break when locked in position on the bicycle, causing the rider to lose control, which poses a serious fall hazard.
Consumers should stop riding bicycles with the recalled quick release devices immediately, remove the quick release device and bring it to their local bike dealer or retailer for a free inspection and replacement.
13.8V DC Power Supplies Recalled for Fire Hazard
The recalled power supplies are wired incorrectly, posing electrocution and fire hazards.
Consumers should unplug the recalled power supply immediately and take it to any RadioShack store for a free repair. Registered owners of the recalled power supplies will be mailed a notice.
Taggies™ Sleep'n Play Infant Garments Recalled for Choking Hazard
The snaps on these garments can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should immediately take these garments away from children and contact Rashti & Rashti to receive a refund.
Redcat Racing FM Remote Controlled Vehicles Recalled for Injury Hazard
The remote control unit can lose its signal, causing the toy vehicle to lose control, posing a risk of injury to the user or bystanders.
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Redcat Racing for a replacement remote control.
June 2008
RXV Golf Cars Recalled for Fall Hazard
The hip restraints on the cars can detach at the base, posing a fall and injury risk to consumers.
Consumers should contact the nearest E-Z-GO dealer to arrange for a free repair. E-Z-GO and E-Z-GO dealers are contacting known owners.
HP Fax 1010 and 1010xi Machines Recalled for Fire Hazard
An internal electrical component failure can cause overheating of the product posing a risk of burn or fire.
Consumers should immediately disconnect the recalled fax machine from the electrical power source and contact HP to receive a rebate.
Children's Sun Block Jackets and Hoodies Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the jacket or hoodie to eliminate the hazard, or contact the firm for instructions on returning the garment to the firm for a full refund.
Thunder Wolf Remote Controlled Indoor Helicopters Recalled for Fire Hazard
The rechargeable battery inside the helicopter can overheat. This can result in the helicopter's body melting, as well as a risk of fire or burns to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop playing with the recalled helicopters and contact Westminster Inc. for a refund. Retailers will not accept returns or provide a refund.
2008 Model Year Mongoose Youth ATVs Recalled for Injury Hazard
A manufacturing defect in the carburetor can cause the throttle to stick open, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the rider.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact any authorized KYMCO dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
2nd Nature Built to Grow Cribs Recalled for Entrapment Hazard
The cribs could fail to meet a federal safety standard for crib dimensions. When the mattress support is in the middle setting, the space between the mattress and the crib could be too wide, posing an entrapment hazard to infants.
Consumers should immediately stop using the crib in the middle mattress setting, and adjust it to the low or high setting. Contact Stanley Furniture to determine if the crib is subject to this recall, and if it is, to receive a free replacement crib headboard.
2008 Model Year KFX 50 and KFX 90 Youth ATVs Recalled for Injury Hazard
The throttle can fail to return to the idle position when released or could fail to be at idle on start-up. This could result in loss of vehicle control, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the rider.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact any authorized dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Crafters Square Hot Melt Mini Glue Guns Recalled for Fire Hazard
The recalled glue guns can short circuit, causing the gun to smoke. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled glue guns and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.