CPSC Recalls in 2009
383 recalls found
April 2009
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Jardine Cribs Recalled for Entrapment Hazard
The wooden crib slats can break, creating a gap, which can pose an entrapment and strangulation hazard to infants and toddlers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs.
Under Armour Athletic Cups Recalled for Injury Hazard
The cups can break if hit, posing a risk of serious injury hazard to athletes.
Consumers should immediately stop using the athletic cup and contact Under Armour for a $20 voucher for use online or at any Under Armour specialty or outlet store.
Majestic 360 Floor Cleaners Recalled for Burn Hazard
The recalled cleaners' wiring can overheat, causing electrical arcing and melting. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.
Consumers should stop using the recalled floor cleaners immediately and contact the firm to arrange for a free repair at an authorized repair center.
Special and Narita Hair Dryers Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Immersion protection devices, which prevent electrocution, are required by industry standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the hair dryers and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Dinosaur Play Sets Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The surface paint on the monkey figure contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Consumers should discard the monkey figure immediately to remove the hazard and contact the firm for a refund or exchange.
Leg Curl Machines Recalled for Laceration Hazard
A consumer's hand can become caught between the cylindrical counter weight and the frame of the fitness machine, posing a crushing hazard that can result in lacerations and finger amputation.
Consumers should immediately stop using the fitness machines and contact Paramount Fitness to receive a free repair kit.
Full Length Women's Chenille Robes Recalled for Burn Hazard
Some robes fail to meet federal flammability requirements and present a risk of serious burns to consumers if they are exposed to an open flame.
Consumers should stop wearing the garment immediately. Contact Blair LLC for information on returning the robe and to receive a refund or a $50 gift card for Blair merchandise.
Toaster Oven/Broilers Recalled for Burn Hazard
Electrical connections in the toaster oven/broilers can become loose, posing electrical shock and burn hazards.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toaster oven/broilers and contact Haier America to receive a free replacement toaster oven/broiler.
Playground Equipment Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The handrails and posts on the playground contain high levels of lead paint. Lead can be toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Consumers should stop using the playground immediately if the painted parts have chipped off. Consumers with the recalled playgrounds have been directly contacted regarding this recall and will receive free replacement parts.
Roubaix Comp Roubaix Pro bicycles Recalled for Fall Hazard
The cable stop on the bicycle can loosen, which can cause the rider to lose control and fall from the bike.
Consumers should immediately stop using their bicycle and return their bicycle to a Specialized authorized dealer for an approved repair, at no cost to consumer.
Specialized 2009 Model Bicycles Recalled for Fall Hazard
The handlebars can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact a Specialized dealer for a free replacement handlebar.
Bush Hog Off-Road Utility Vehicles Recalled for Injury Hazard
The utility vehicle's throttle cable can lock in freezing temperatures. This can cause the engine not to return to idle when the driver takes his or her foot off the accelerator pedal, posing a risk of loss of vehicle control and injury to the driver and passenger.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled off-road utility vehicles and contact a Bush Hog dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. All registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail. Bush Hog is issuing a $50 incentive check for retail customers that bring their machines in for the throttle cable replacement.
Shape-O Toy Maracas Recalled for Choking Hazard
The maracas can break and expose small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children. In addition, the handle poses a suffocation hazard to young children.
Consumers and Tupperware sales consultants should immediately stop using the maracas and return them to Tupperware for a refund or gift certificate. Maraca return forms can be accessed at www.tupperware.com
Bally Total Fitness, Everlast, Valeo and Body Fit Fitne Recalled for Fall Hazard
An overinflated fitness ball can unexpectedly burst while in use, causing the user to fall to the floor.
Consumers should contact EB Brands to receive a copy of the updated instructions on how to safely inflate the ball.
Philips Senseo One-Cup Coffeemakers Recalled for Burn Hazard
An electrical fault and the build-up of calcium from hard or medium water can cause an obstruction in the coffeemaker. If this happens, the boiler can burst, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the coffeemakers and contact Philips for instructions on receiving a free replacement unit.
Folding Patio Chairs Recalled for Fall Hazard
The side supports on these chairs can splinter when weight is placed on them, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Consumers should stop using these chairs immediately and return them to any Ross Store for a full refund.
CARS Fleece Clog Children's Shoes Recalled for Choking Hazard
The shoe has four decorative wheels that can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Customers should immediately take this product away from children and return it to the nearest Wal-Mart store for a full refund.
Women's Shoes Recalled for Fall Hazard
Heels on the shoes can easily detach, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop wearing the shoes and return them to the nearest Wal-Mart for a full refund.
GE Profile™ Freestanding Dual Fuel Ranges Recalled for Fire Hazard
The wiring in the rear of the range can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the oven and contact GE for a free repair. Consumers can continue to use the cooktop burners.
Zoo Pacifiers Recalled for Choking Hazard
The pacifiers failed to meet federal safety standards. The nipples can separate from the base easily, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifiers away from children and contact Healthtex for a refund or exchange.
Polaris Snowmobiles Recalled for Fire Hazard
The fuel lines on the snowmobiles can make contact with one another, which could result in a fuel leak. This can pose a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact any Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair.
Travel Tender Play Yards Recalled for Fall Hazard
One or more rails can collapse unexpectedly, posing a fall or entrapment hazard to young children.
Consumers should immediately stop using the play yards and return them to the place of purchase for a refund or replacement product.
Vista Residential Security System Control Panels Recalled for Safety Concern
Security systems programmed with a wireless silent panic feature can fail to operate properly the first time the panic button is pressed on the remote transmitter. If the panic button is pressed only once, this can unexpectedly leave residents without a triggered alarm during an emergency.
Honeywell International is contacting dealers directly and is providing free replacement software to consumers.
Stanley® Stud Sensors 200 and Stanley® FatMax® Stud Sen Recalled for Shock Hazard
The stud sensor can fail to calibrate properly and detect AC electrical wires behind the wall, posing a shock hazard to the user.
Consumers should contact Stanley to determine if their stud sensor is included in the recall and to receive a free replacement sensor.
Signature Gourmet™ 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemakers and Recalled for Fire Hazard
These coffeemakers can ignite due to an electrical failure, posing a fire hazard.
The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.
Evenflo Envision™ High Chairs Recalled for Choking Hazard
Recline fasteners and metal screws on both sides of the high chair can loosen and fall out, allowing the seatback to detach or recline unexpectedly. Children can fall backwards or fall out of the high chair and suffer bumps and bruises to the head, abrasions, cuts and bruises. Detached hardware also poses a choking hazard to children.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled high chairs and contact Evenflo to receive a free repair kit.
SunKids Convertible Cribs Recalled for Fall Hazard
The sides of the crib are made of mesh that expands, creating a gap between the side and the crib's mattress if it's not zipped into place, or a gap between the side and an added mattress. A young child can slip into this gap and become entrapped or suffocate. Also, the crib's drop side can fail to fully latch posing a fall hazard to young children.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled convertible cribs and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
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, allowing the seatback to suddenly fall back or detach from the high chair. Children can fall backwards or fall out of the high chair and suffer bumps and bruises to the head, broken bones, abrasions, cuts and bruises. Detached hardware also poses a choking hazard to children.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled high chairs and contact Evenflo to receive a free repair kit.
Rocketfish Model RF-INV80 Universal AC/DC/USB Portable Recalled for Fire Hazard
While charging the battery, the power source can unexpectedly ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power sources and contact Best Buy to receive a gift card for the value of the product.
Insignia 26-inch flat-panel LCD model IS-LCDTV26 televi Recalled for Fire Hazard
The television's power supply can fail, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled televisions and contact the Best Buy hotline to receive a gift card for the value of a replacement television.
Illuminated Round Rocker Switches Recalled for Shock Hazard
The wiring diagram on the switch's package is incorrect. The Neutral and Line notation is reversed, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the switch and check their installation to make sure the Line or Hot conductor is connected to the switch rather than following the original instructions on the back of the package. A corrected wiring diagram is shown in the picture. New wiring instructions are available at www.radioshack.com/recalls, or by contacting Radio Shack.
Spektrum DX6i Radio Transmitters used with model aircra Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The defective radio transmitters can cause model airplanes and helicopters they control to fall from the sky while in flight and crash into bystanders or property. The propellers can also spin unexpectedly injuring a person standing too close or working on the aircraft. This poses impact and laceration hazards to consumers and a risk of property damage.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled radio transmitters and contact Horizon Hobby to arrange to have the transmitters shipped free of charge for inspection and repair.
What's Inside? Soft Toy Boxes Recalled for Choking Hazard
The head of the stuffed butterfly toy can detach from the body, posing a choking hazard to children.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled product away from children and contact Lakeshore to receive a free replacement butterfly.
Log Splitters Recalled for Injury Hazard
The log splitter's hydraulic cylinders can have defective rod retention, causing the seals to leak and the rods to detach. This can result in serious injury to the operator, as the rod can rapidly and unexpectedly extend the splitting wedge.
Consumers, including those who contacted the firm after the previously announced recalls, should immediately stop using the recalled log splitters and contact the firm to receive a free replacement cylinder.
March 2009
Clothing Irons Recalled for Fire Hazard
The clothing iron can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled clothing irons and contact Conair to receive a free comparable product.
Rhino 450, 660, and 700 model Off-highway Recreational Recalled for Crash Hazard
The lack of a spacer on the rear wheels and the presence of the rear anti-sway bar impair vehicle handling and pose a risk of rollover.
Owners of the affected Rhinos should stop using them and call their dealer to schedule an appointment to have repairs made once they are available and to take advantage of a free helmet offer.
Direct Vent Gas Fireplaces Recalled for Fire Hazard
Excess gas can accumulate in the firebox if the pilot light is not lit or has gone out. When consumers relight the pilot light, the accumulated gas can ignite with force and shatter the glass fireplace doors posing a serious laceration hazard.
Consumers should stop using the recalled fireplaces immediately, shut off the gas supply to the fireplace, and contact Central Fireplace to arrange for a free replacement kit.
Outerwears Funnel Pre-Filters Recalled for Fire Hazard
The Funnel Pre-Filters can create a flash when they are removed from the fuel tank posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should stop using the funnel pre-filters and contact Outerwears, Inc. to arrange for a full refund.
AC Adaptor used with ThinkVision Soundbars Recalled for Shock Hazard
The plastic shell of the AC Adaptor can crack, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.
Consumers should stop using the recalled AC Adaptor and contact Lenovo to receive a free replacement part.
Ergorapido, Pronto and Precision Vacuums Recalled for Injury Hazard
The vacuum's battery can expand and burst, posing a risk of injury to the user and bystanders.
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled vacuums and contact Electrolux for a free replacement of the handheld portion which contains the batteries.
Children's Hooded Fleece Jackets Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
The jackets 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 the place of purchase or to Golden Grove Trading for a full refund.
O'Neill Children's Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard.
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to the place of purchase or to La Jolla Sport to receive a full refund.
Fresh Décor 10-Count LED Star String Lights Recalled for Fire Hazard
Electrical wiring in the lights can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lights and return the product to any Safeway store for a full refund.
Hooded Fleece Sweatshirts Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
The jackets 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 Dysfunctional Clothing LLC for a full refund.
Children's Fishing Poles Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The paint on the reels of these fishing poles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Consumers should immediately take the fishing poles from children and contact Zebco for information on receiving a refund.
Hooded Fleece 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 MM Compound for a full refund.
Hooded Fleece 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 Rusty North America for a full refund.
Baby Necessities pacifiers Recalled for Choking Hazard
The pacifiers are banned under federal law. They failed federal safety tests when the nipples separated from the base. This poses a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifier away from children and contact OKK Trading for a refund or exchange.
Aviva Leaps and Bounds Folding Trampolines with Safety Recalled for Fall Hazard
The metal support legs of the trampoline can bend or break and the bungee cords that secure the mat to the frame of the trampoline can fray or break, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Consumers should immediately stop using the trampoline and contact Aviva to receive instructions for returning the trampoline and to receive a full refund.
3-in-1 High Chairs Recalled for Fall Hazard
The seat can fall backwards from high chair frame if the booster seat release is unlatched while the child is in the product. Also, the seat back can detach if not fully snapped in place, posing a fall hazard and risk of serious injury to young children.
Consumers should stop using the recalled high chairs immediately and contact Fisher-Price for instructions and a free repair kit.