CPSC Recalls in 2009
383 recalls found
December 2009
Wooden Skill Ball Toys Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The surface paint coating on the ball contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Kendamaspot to receive a free replacement ball.
Safety 1st Disney Care Center™ Play Yard and Eddie Baue Recalled for Suffocation Hazard
The one piece metal bars supporting the floorboard of the bassinet attachment can come out of the fabric sleeves and create an uneven sleeping surface, posing a risk of suffocation or positional asphyxiation.
Consumers should immediately stop using the bassinet attachment to the play yard and contact Dorel Juvenile Group for a free repair kit including replacement bassinet fabric, bassinet bars and installation instructions.
Portable Dehumidifiers Recalled for Fire Hazard
The power connector for the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dehumidifier, contact LG to determine if it is included in the recall and return it to an authorized LG service center for a free repair.
Cressi Ellipse Black MC5 Regulator Recalled for Drowning Hazard
Partial obstruction of the High Pressure (HP) port can produce an inaccurate reading on the pressure gauge, resulting in a slow descent of the needle in the pressure gauge. The inaccurate reading on the gauge poses a drowning hazard to divers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the regulators and return them to a Cressi authorized dive shop for a free repair. Consumers can also return the product to Cressi at One Charles Street, Westwood, N.J. 07675.
Tool Bench Utility Knife Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The utility knife's blade can slide past the blade support during use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility knife and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Vintage Verandah Patio Fireplace Recalled for Fire Hazard
A paint used to finish the exterior shell may catch fire, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should stop using the fireplaces immediately and return them to their local Badcock store or place of purchase.
One-inch 140X-9 Temperature and Pressure Relief Valves Recalled for Burn Hazard
The relief valve can fail to reduce pressure and avert failure or rupture of the water heater tank and associated valves, posing rupture and burn hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately contact Watts Regulator to schedule a free repair.
Promotional Knife Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The knife can fail to lock into its open position, posing a cutting hazard to consumers.
Consumers should stop using the knives immediately and either return the knives to their local 5.11 Tactical retailer or contact 5.11 Tactical directly to arrange for the return and exchange of the knives for a substitute promotional item at no cost to them.
Dive Rite Wings Recalled for Drowning Hazard
The overpressure valve springs in the diving equipment could rust and fail allowing the buoyancy compensator devices to leak, posing a drowning hazard to divers.
Consumers should immediately stop using recalled diving equipment and return it to an authorized distributor or dealer for a free replacement of the overpressure valve spring.
2009-2010 Polaris All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Recalled for Injury Hazard
The front suspension ball joint stem can separate from the steering knuckle and cause the rider to lose steering control, posing a risk of injury or death to riders.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact their local Polaris dealer to determine if your model and VIN number are included in this recall and to schedule a free repair. Polaris is directly contacting registered owners about the recall.
LEOPARD Highchairs Recalled for Choking Hazard
The snap locks used to secure the seat to the frame can break and allow the seat and child to drop through the frame, posing a fall hazard to young children. Detached snap locks can pose a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should immediately stop using the highchairs and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund.
Dorel Infant Car Seat/Carriers Recalled for Fall Hazard
When used as an infant carrier, the child restraint handle to the seat can loosen and come off, posing a fall hazard to infants.
Consumers should not use the handle of the car seat/carrier until the repair kit has been installed. The product can continue to be used as a car seat when properly installed in the vehicle. Contact Dorel Juvenile Group to receive a free repair kit.
Vicks Dayquil Cold & Flu 24-Count Bonus Pack Liquicaps Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The cold and flu medicine contains acetaminophen and is not in child-resistant packaging and lacks the statement, "This Package for Households Without Young Children," as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. This medicine could cause serious health problems or death to a child if several of the capsules are swallowed.
Consumers should keep this product out of the reach of children. Consumers who purchased the product with the expectation that it would be in child-resistant packaging can contact Procter & Gamble for a full refund or a replacement coupon. Adult consumers can continue to use the product as directed.
Roman Shades with Black-out Lining Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
Strangulation can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck.
Consumers should immediately stop using these Roman shades and contact Restoration Hardware Baby & Child to receive a free repair kit. All known purchasers have been contacted by the firm. The free repair kit will be available within six weeks.
Hampton Bay Dehumidifiers Recalled for Fire Hazard
An internal component can fail causing the dehumidifier to overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dehumidifiers and contact Home Depot to receive a gift card for the full amount of the purchase price.
Faux Wood Blinds Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
Strangulation can occur when a child places his/her neck between the cords of the pull cord above the breakaway device and the device fails to breakaway.
Consumers should immediately stop using these faux wood blinds and contact American Vintage to schedule an appointment for on-site repair of their blinds.
Precious Moments Angel Christmas Tree Toppers Recalled for Fire Hazard
Undersized wiring can cause the tree topper's switch assembly to overheat and melt posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the tree toppers and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Boy's Fleece & Flannel Zip Hooded Sweatshirts with Draw Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
The hooded zip sweatshirts 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 Jason Evans for a full refund.
CO2 bicycle tire inflators Recalled for Injury Hazard
The pressurized cartridge containing carbon dioxide (CO2) can forcefully separate from the pump head, posing a risk of injury to the consumer.
Consumers should immediately stop using the inflators and return them to Walmart for a full refund.
Action Team Toy Dart Gun Set Recalled for Choking Hazard
If a child places the soft, pliable plastic dart in his/her mouth, he/she is likely to choke/aspirate the dart into her/her throat impairing the child's ability to breathe. If the dart is not immediately removed, brain damage or death can occur.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled dart gun sets away from children and contact OKK Trading to return the toy for a $3 bounty. OKK Trading will provide a free postage paid envelope for consumers to return the toy.
Precious Moments Angel Tree Toppers Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The logo stamped onto the children's boot's insoles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled boots away from children and contact Timberland to receive free replacement insoles for the boots.
Roman Shades "Weren't Built in a Day" Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
Strangulation can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck.
Consumers should immediately stop using these Roman shades. The Land of Nod will be sending free repair kits to all known consumers.
Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds Recalled for Entrapment Hazard
Roman Shades: Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. Roll-Up Blinds: Strangulations can occur if the lifting loop slides off the side of the blind and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material.
Consumers should stop using the recalled Roman shades and roll-up blinds immediately and contact the Window Covering Safety Council for a free repair kit at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org
Roll-up Blinds and Roman Shades Recalled for Entrapment Hazard
Roll-Up Blinds: Strangulations can occur if the lifting loops slide off the side of the blind and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material. Roman Shades: Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck.
Consumers should immediately stop using the Roman shades and the roll-up blinds and contact the Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) for a free repair kit at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org
Newport Energy Solution Roman Shades Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
Strangulation can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Roman shades and contact Louis Hornick & Company to receive a free repair kit.
¼" Oval Roll-up Blinds Recalled for Entrapment Hazard
Strangulations can occur if the lifting loop slides off the side of the blind and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material.
Consumers should immediately check the backside of the roll-up blinds to determine if they have release clips. If the roll-up blind does not have release clips, stop using the blinds immediately and contact the Window Covering Safety Council for a free repair kit.
Roman Shades Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck.
Consumers should stop using the recalled Roman shades immediately and contact the Window Covering Safety Council for a free repair kit.
Deluxe Matchstick Roll-up Shades Recalled for Entrapment Hazard
Strangulations can occur if the lifting loops slide off the side of the blind and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material. Also, children can become entangled in the looped pull cord.
Consumers should immediately stop using the roll-up shades and contact the Window Covering Safety Council for a free repair kit.
Jute/Poly Roman Shades Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
Strangulation can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the shade or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Roman shades and contact West Elm to arrange for free pick up of the shade. A merchandise card in the value of the purchase will be issued once the shade is received by the firm.
Roman Shades Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
These shades have an exposed operating cord and exposed inner cords on the back of the shade. Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the shade or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. In addition, these shades have a continuous looped bead chain that when not attached to the wall or floor, hangs loosely by the shade, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
Consumers should immediately stop using the Roman shades and call Draper for a free retrofit kit that removes both the operating cords and the exposed inner cords from the shades.
Roman Shades and Paxton Roller Shades Recalled for Entrapment Hazard
Roman Shades: Strangulation can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the shade or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. Roller Shades: Strangulation can occur if the shade's looped cord is not attached to the wall with the tension device provided and a child's neck becomes entangled in the free-standing loop.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Roman shades and contact Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, or PBteen to receive a free repair kit for these products. Consumers should immediately check the recalled roller shades to make sure the tension device provided is attached to the looped cord and installed into the wall. If not attached, consumers should immediately attach the tension device securely to the wall. If they no longer have the tension device, consumers should immediately stop using the roller shades and contact Pottery Barn to receive a replacement tension device.
Super Rig Play Sets Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The toy truck's surface coating contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or replacement product.
Cooks Outdoor® BBQ Grills Recalled for Fire Hazard
The drip pan on the grill does not allow for adequate drainage, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grills. To ensure the grills are not useable, consumers should remove the gas regulator and hose assembly. All consumers (whether they purchased the item online or at a JCPenney retail stores) should return the regulator and hose to the Catalog/Customer Service Desk at any JCPenney store for a full refund. Consumers should contact JCPenney for instructions on how to disconnect the gas regulator and hose.
Little Miss Matched Girl's Pajama Sets Recalled for Burn Hazard
The sleepwear fails to meet the federal children's sleepwear flammability standard posing a risk of burn injury to children.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pajamas and contact the firm to receive a full refund.
LED Rocketship PalPODzzz™ Portable Nightlights Recalled for Shock Hazard
The bottom plastic cover on the recharging base of the portable nightlight can break, exposing internal electrical components. This poses an electric shock hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable nightlights and contact OSRAM SYLVANIA for a free replacement portable nightlight and a $5 coupon credit for OSRAM SYLVANIA products
Log Splitters Recalled for Safety Concern
The control handle of the log splitter could fail to automatically return to the neutral position as it should and could fail to stop the splitting wedge from moving forward, posing a risk of amputation to consumers' hands and fingers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled log splitters and contact MTD Products Inc. to determine if their log splitter is included in the recall, to receive inspection instructions and to receive a free repair if needed.
Monday the Bullfrog Plush Books Recalled for Choking Hazard
The plastic eye on the frog can detach, which may pose a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should immediately place the product out of a child's reach and contact Simon & Schuster for a free replacement product.
Amby Baby Motion Beds Recalled for Entrapment Hazard
The side-to-side shifting or tilting of the hammock can cause the infant to roll and become entrapped or wedged against the hammock's fabric and/or mattress pad, resulting in a suffocation hazard.
This firm is no longer in business. The repair kit is no longer available. Consumers who have not received the repair kit should immediately stop using this product and discard it.
Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner/Heat Pump (PTACs) Uni Recalled for Fire Hazard
The power cords on the PTACs can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard.
Consumers should contact Goodman to receive a free replacement power cord. Commercial and institutional owners will be contacted directly and will install the power cord.
Evenflo ExerSaucer® 1-2-3 Tea for Me™ Activity Learning Recalled for Choking Hazard
The candle flame attached to the top of the cake toy can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should immediately remove the cake toy from the product and contact Evenflo to receive a free replacement toy. The ExerSaucer® may continue to be used without the cake toy.
Snap Beads Recalled for Choking Hazard
The tip of the snap bead peg may break off under repetitive pressure, posing a choking hazard to small children.
Consumers should immediately stop using the snap beads and contact Edushape for a replacement set.
Hello Kitty Zip Up Hoodie Sweatshirts Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
The sweatshirts 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 NTD Apparel for a full refund.
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
The sweatshirts 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 Sunsations for a full refund.
Molly and "Betsy" Cribs Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The cribs have cut-outs in the end panels that can allow young children to get their heads entrapped, which can pose a strangulation hazard to infants and toddlers.
Consumers should stop using these cribs immediately and contact LaJobi to receive replacement end panels which eliminates the hazard.
Model Year 2010 Can-Am® ATVs Recalled for Injury Hazard
The dynamic power steering can fail, resulting in the sudden loss of steering control. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders.
Consumers should immediately stop using these vehicles and contact any Can-Am® dealer to schedule a free repair. Consumers are being sent a direct notice from BRP.
Blenders Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The blade assemblies of the blenders may come apart or break, posing a laceration risk.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blenders and contact Haier America to receive a free replacement blade assembly.
November 2009
Children's Metal Pendants Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The recalled children's pendants contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Consumer should immediately take the recalled pendants away from children and contact Team Work Trading to receive a full refund or replacement product.
Girl's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garments to either the place of purchase or to Allura Imports for a full refund.
Boy's Velour Warm-up Sets Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
The sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hoods, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment any Burlington Coat Factory store for a full refund.
Electrolux ICON and Kenmore Pro 30" Gas Ranges Recalled for Burn Hazard
An incorrect part allows more fuel to pass to the range's oven than can be burned efficiently, causing incomplete combustion and the release of carbon monoxide. This poses a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the range's oven and contact Electrolux for the Electrolux ICON or Transform for Kenmore brand products for the Kenmore PRO to schedule a free repair. Consumers can continue to use the cooktop (top burners) and the broiler as well as an any clock and/or timer functions.