CPSC Recalls in 2009
383 recalls found
March 2009
Acer Predator Desktop Computers Recalled for Burn Hazard
The insulation on the computer's internal wiring can become bent or stripped, causing the wires to overheat while the product is in use. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled computers and contact Acer to schedule a free repair.
Sycamore Pro Gas Generators Recalled for Fire Hazard
A plastic sediment cup attached to the bottom of the fuel valve can crack during shipping and handling and cause fuel leakage or spillage, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should stop using the recalled generators immediately and contact Sycamore SCS for a free replacement sediment cup. All known consumers have been notified.
Human Touch LLC "Perfect Chair" Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The screw on the underside of the Perfect Chair recliner can cut or entangle children or pets.
Consumers should inspect the chair immediately and to see if it has the 'open screw' or 'dual cover screw,' centered directly beneath the chair. Consumers should stop using these chairs if children or pets are present and contact either Human Touch or a Human Touch dealer for a free screw cover kit.
Various containers used in instructional kits Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
Surface paints on the products contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled products away from children and contact Montessori N' Such for a free replacement or refund. All known purchasers have been contacted.
Solar System Kits and DNA Kits Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The surface coating on the educational kit's wires can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Consumers should immediately take the craft kit's wires away from children and contact FloraCraft to obtain free replacements.
2009 Six 5, Six 6, Six Carbon 5, Six Carbon 6 Bicycles Recalled for Fall Hazard
The bicycles fail to meet the federal safety standard for bicycles. Spoke protector discs, required on bicycles to prevent the bicycle chain from interfering or suddenly stopping the wheel, are missing from these bicycles. This poses a fall hazard to the rider.
Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and contact any authorized Cannondale bicycle dealer for a free repair.
Kubota Zero Turn Riding Mowers Recalled for Fire Hazard
The carburetor can fail allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.
Owners of these machines should immediately stop using them until they have been inspected by an authorized dealer and a free replacement carburetor has been installed.
State Farm Good Neigh Bears Recalled for Choking Hazard
The eyes on these bears can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should immediately take these bears away from young children and discard them.
Nordstrom Girl's Shoes Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
Surface paint on the outer sole of these shoes contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Consumers should take the recalled shoes away from children immediately and return them to any Nordstrom store for a full refund or exchange.
Kidde XL Fire Extinguishers Recalled for Fire Hazard
The pressurized cylinders in the recalled fire extinguishers could lose pressure and fail to operate. In the event of a fire, this failure could put a consumer and property at risk.
Consumers should immediately inspect the pressure gauge. If it points to the red zone, contact Kidde to receive a free replacement extinguisher. If the gauge is not in the red zone, but you have questions about an extinguisher within the listed model numbers, please contact Kidde for additional information.
Hooded sweatshirts Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood that can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or call Seattle Cotton Works to arrange for a full refund.
Tippmann® A-5® Paintball Markers Recalled for Injury Hazard
The end cap assembly on the rear of certain A-5® markers can break and eject during use, posing a risk of injury to the operator.
Consumers should stop using the recalled paintball markers immediately and contact Tippmann Sports for a free repair kit.
Shakespeare Casting Game and Fishing Kits Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The label on the fishing rod contains a surface coating containing high levels of lead in violation of the ban on lead in paint.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled game away from children and call Pure Fishing for a free replacement product or full refund.
Propane (LP) gas Recalled for Fire Hazard
An odorant is added to propane to help alert customers to a propane gas leak, but this propane might not have the recommended level of odorant. Failure to detect leaking gas can present a fire, explosion or thermal burn hazard to consumers.
Consumers with propane purchased or delivered between January 2008 and October 2008 should immediately contact their propane gas suppliers or retail locations where home propane tank or portable cylinders were filled for testing of the propane and to receive additional odorant as needed.
DBX Glide Boys' Ice Skates Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
Surface paint on the ice skates contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled ice skates away from children and contact Pronto Sports for a full refund.
2009 Model Electra Bicycles with Front Trays Recalled for Fall Hazard
The front tray on the bicycle can come loose and contact the front tire, posing a fall hazard to riders.
Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact an Electra Bicycle dealer for a free inspection and repair.
Infant Toys Recalled for Choking Hazard
The infant toys have blue metallic fabric that can detach from the toy, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from young children and contact Infantino for a free replacement toy or product.
Style Elements 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. Electric shock protection devices are required by industry standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the hair dryers and return them to any Big Lots store for a full refund.
Maytag®, Jenn-Air®, Amana®, Admiral®, Magic Chef®, Perf Recalled for Fire Hazard
An electrical failure in the relay, the component that turns on the refrigerator's compressor, can cause overheating and pose a serious fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately contact Maytag to determine if their refrigerator is included in the recall and to schedule a free in-home repair. Consumers should not return the refrigerator to the retailer where it was purchased.
Radson Wall-Mounted Radiators Recalled for Fall Hazard
The radiator can come loose from the wall, and fall on people near it.
Consumers should avoid standing or sitting near the recalled radiators and contact their plumbing or heating supplier or Rettig for a free replacement suspension system.
Off-Road Dirt Bike Connecting Rods or Crankshaft Assemb Recalled for Crash Hazard
Engine stress could cause the connecting rods to crack and the engine to lock up, posing a crash hazard.
Consumers should stop using off-road bikes on which the recalled connecting rods and crankshaft assemblies were installed and immediately contact Wiseco for free replacement parts and repair, or a full refund if the consumer has already replaced the recalled engine parts.
Ritchie Immersion Heaters Recalled for Shock Hazard
The outer cover of the immersion heater can crack and expose the heating element to water, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled immersion heater and return it to the place of purchase for a free replacement heater.
All-Clad 4-Square Belgian Waffle Makers Recalled for Fire Hazard
Wiring inside the waffle maker can be damaged and contact the waffle maker's metal body, posing a shock or fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should unplug the waffle maker immediately and contact All-Clad for instructions on obtaining a free replacement.
Holiday Ultra-Brite Lights Recalled for Fire Hazard
The lights have undersized wires that can easily pull out of the plugs and light sockets becoming exposed. This poses an electric shock and fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lights and return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Bowflex® Ultimate 2 Home Gyms Recalled for Fall Hazard
The home gym's horizontal seat rail is designed to be latched in a vertical position for storage. If the seat rail is not manually latched, it can fall unexpectedly on the user or a bystander, posing a risk of serious injury.
Consumers may continue to use their home gyms for exercising, but should not place the seat rail in the vertical (storage) position until the repair is performed. Registered owners are being sent a free repair kit. Owners who have not received a repair kit by March 10, 2009 should contact the firm.
NIMH AA Rechargeable Batteries Recalled for Burn Hazard
The batteries can rapidly overheat, posing a burn hazard to the user.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries and contact their FrontRow agent to receive free replacement batteries. Alkaline batteries can be used while waiting for replacement batteries. All known purchasers have been contacted about the recall.
Children's flip flops Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
Decorative paint on the sole of the flip flops can contain levels of lead in excess of the federal standard.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled flip flops away from children and return them to Alpargatas USA, Inc. to receive a replacement.
Tealight Candleholders Recalled for Fire Hazard
The faceted resin accents on the sides of the candleholder can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the candleholder and return it to Seventh Avenue for a full refund or store credit, and a $10 coupon. All known users have been contacted.
February 2009
Certain LG 830 "Spyder" Cell Phones Recalled for Safety Concern
The recalled phones can have difficulty sustaining a connection or have poor voice quality on calls to emergency 911.
Consumers have been or are being contacted by their wireless carrier or LG Electronics MobileComm to schedule a free software upgrade. Please contact your wireless carrier if you have not been contacted yet.
Handlebar Stems Used on Salsa Bicycles Recalled for Fall Hazard
The handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Salsa Bicycles dealer for a free inspection and replacement stem.
Fishing Games, Rattles, Pull-A-Long Cars, Mini Pull Bac Recalled for Choking Hazard
The fishing games, baby rattles and pull-a-long cars contain small parts, which can detach and pose a choking hazard to children. The mini pull back cars and bubble guns have surface paints which contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Consumers should take the recalled products away from young children immediately and return them to the place where purchased for a full refund.
Crimped Low Pressure Diving Hoses Recalled for Drowning Hazard
Diving hoses may have been made without crimps, which can allow gas to leak or water to enter into the re-breather unit of the scuba diving equipment, posing a drowning hazard to the user.
Consumers with the recalled hoses should immediately stop using the hoses and contact Silent Diving Systems to receive a replacement hose. All known purchasers have been contacted directly by Silent Diving Systems regarding the recall.
Air Venturi Air Rifles Recalled for Fire Hazard
The safety can fail, causing the rifle to unexpectedly fire. This poses a serious injury hazard to consumers.
Consumers should stop using these air rifles immediately and contact Air Venturi or Pyramyd Air for a free repair. Shipping boxes and postage will be provided. All known users have been contacted. If you have not received direct communication from Air Venturi or Pyramyd Air, your rifle is not at issue.
Stuffed Animal and Creature Toys Recalled for Choking Hazard
The stuffed toys have two button eyes that could detach from the toy, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled stuffed toy away from young children and return it to any Old Navy store for a full refund. If purchased online, contact Old Navy for instructions on returning the toy for a full refund. Consumers who return the toy before July 1, 2009 will also receive a $5 coupon toward a future Old Navy purchase.
Green Thumb Twin Wheelbarrows Recalled for Injury Hazard
Over-inflating the tire could cause the wheel's plastic rim to break, posing an injury to the user.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wheelbarrows and return them to any True Value store for a full refund.
The General Compound Bows Recalled for Injury Hazard
The ends of the bow's limbs can unexpectedly break during use and send fragments of the bow in the direction of the user or bystanders, posing a risk of injury.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bows and contact their dealer to schedule a free repair.
Evenflo Activity Centers Recalled for Fall Hazard
When used as an activity table, the cap on one end of the product can loosen and fall off, posing a fall hazard to a young child.
Consumers should immediately stop using the activity table in Stage 3 and contact Evenflo to receive a free replacement end cap. The product may continue to be used in Stages 1 and 2 without changes.
Kid Pullover Hood Sweatshirt and Kid Zipper Sweatshirt Recalled for Safety Concern
The sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood. The drawstrings should be removed immediately since they can become caught on objects and strangle a child.
Due to the serious nature of this hazard, parents are urged to immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to Hill Sportswear for a full refund.
XBi ALU Skis Recalled for Fall Hazard
The binding plates could crack or break, causing the skier to lose control or fall and suffer injuries.
Consumers should stop using the recalled skis immediately and return them to the retailer for a free replacement binding plate.
Playhouse Disney "Handy Manny" Toy Tool Sets Recalled for Choking Hazard
The tools contain eyes that can separate, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and return it to any Disney Store for a full refund.
Personal Cooking Systems and Group Cooking Systems Recalled for Fire Hazard
A tight valve attached to the stove's fuel source can allow gas to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Jetboil for a repair or replacement.
Bicycle Forks Recalled for Crash Hazard
The suspension system on bikes with the recalled forks could become completely compressed and fail to return to its original position after a forceful landing. This can cause riders to lose control of the bicycle and crash. The forks can also expand forcefully if repair is attempted by the consumer, posing a risk of serious injury.
Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycle forks immediately, and return them to the dealer where purchased for a free repair. Consumers should not attempt to repair the forks.
All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Recalled for Injury Hazard
The rear brake caliper support can crack and the front brake operation can experience a loss of pressure, posing a risk of the rider losing braking and steering control and suffering injuries or death.
Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact their local KTM dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Consumers with the recalled ATVs have been directly contacted regarding this recall.
Halogen Clamp Lamps Recalled for Fire Hazard
The UV glass lens on the lamp can crack, exposing the halogen bulb, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Consumer should immediately stop using the recalled lamp and contact Catalina Lighting to receive a free replacement lens.
Golfer's Billiard Games Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
Surface paints on the golf balls can contain excess levels of lead.
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Field & Stream Dual Burner Camp Stoves Recalled for Burn Hazard
Gas could flow at a rate that would produce higher than expected flames. Rainwater in the burners can also prevent proper ignition and allow gas to build-up and ignite unexpectedly. These conditions pose burn hazards to consumers.
Consumers should stop using the camp stoves immediately, and contact Dick's Sporting Goods to receive a free repair kit.
Intermatic DT17 Heavy Duty Digital Timers Recalled for Shock Hazard
The recalled timers can have a faulty ground connection, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Consumers should unplug the timer immediately and contact Intermatic to obtain a free replacement, including shipping.
Cottage Bunk Beds Recalled for Fall Hazard
When screws are missing from the upper bunk's guardrails, the vertical slats on the guardrails can detach and pose the risk of children falling when getting in or out of the upper bunk.
Consumers should check that all screws that attach the guardrails to the upper bunk have been installed. If the screws have not been installed, stop using the beds as a bunk bed immediately and contact The Land of Nod to receive new screws free of charge. All known purchasers have been notified of the recall.
Bicycles with R-SYS Front Wheel Rims Recalled for Fall Hazard
The spokes on the bicycle's front wheel rim can break during use, posing a fall and crash hazard to riders.
Consumers should stop using bicycles with the recalled front wheel rims and contact their bicycle retailer for a free replacement front rim.
Arch Swing Sets Recalled for Fall Hazard
The metal around the weld at the top of the swing frame can fail, causing the top bar to fall, posing a fall and impact hazard to the user or bystanders.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swing sets and contact Playland for instruction on receiving and installing a free repair kit.