CPSC Recalls in 2011
313 recalls found
August 2011
EnergySaver a/k/a/Marathon or Marathon Classic Compact Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The glue that attaches the glass outer envelope or globe to the body of the lamp can fail allowing the glass outer envelope to fall and strike persons and objects below, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and contact Philips to receive instructions on how to receive a free replacement lamp.
LHQM LED Exit Signs with Emergency Lights Recalled for Safety Concern
The fixtures can malfunction and fail to illuminate in the event of a power failure. This could result in a failure to provide adequate lighting to guide building occupants to an exit in the event of an emergency.
Consumers should contact Lithonia Lighting for a free replacement product.
Love.Hugs.Peace lapel pins Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
Surface paints on the lapel pin contain excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law.
Stop using the lapel pins and return the lapel pin to any Build-A-Bear Workshop store to receive a $5 store coupon. If it is not possible to return the pin to a store, you can contact the company for alternate instructions on receiving a refund.
Step Stools with Storage Recalled for Fall Hazard
The wooden step stools can break apart or collapse under the weight of the user, posing a fall hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the step stools and return them to any Target store to receive a full refund.
NexTorch™ NT123A flashlight batteries Recalled for Fire Hazard
Batteries can overheat and rupture, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop use of the battery and contact NexTorch for instructions on how to receive a free replacement.
Toy keys with remote Recalled for Choking Hazard
The metal toy keys and the plastic key ring can break, posing a choking hazard.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy keys away from children and contact Battat to receive replacement keys.
Pogoplug Video file sharing device Recalled for Fire Hazard
The unit can overheat or catch fire, emitting excessive heat, sparks, smoke or flames.
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the devices, and contact Cloud Engines to receive a refund or replacement device.
July 2011
Pogo sticks Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The bottom rubber tip attached to the pogo stick frame can wear out prematurely, posing a fall hazard to consumers. Also, the end caps on the handlebars can come off, exposing sharp edges. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the pogo sticks and contact Bravo Sports for a full refund.
Little People® Builders' Load 'n Go Wagon Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The back of the wagon's plastic handle has molded-in reinforcement. This design adds stiffness and facilitates children gripping the handle. The handle poses a laceration hazard if a child falls on it.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled wagons away from children and contact Fisher-Price for instructions on how to obtain a free repair kit.
Explorer and Hammerhead Strollers Recalled for Injury Hazard
The brake mechanism on the strollers can fail, posing an injury hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact phil&teds to arrange to receive a upgraded brake assembly. Explorer owners will receive a new frame fitted with an upgraded brake assembly. Consumers can perform an in-home swap out of the affected frame. Hammerhead owners will receive a pre-paid return shipping container in order to return the stroller to phil&teds where the brake assembly will be replaced and the stroller returned.
Electric Baseboard and Fan Heater Thermostats Recalled for Burn Hazard
The thermostats can overheat, causing them to melt and smoke. This poses a burn hazard to the consumer.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled thermostats by setting the thermostats to 45 degrees or turning them off. Only models with a "B" in the model number have an off switch. Consumers should contact Honeywell for a free replacement installed by Honeywell.
Safety Latches and Outlet Covers Recalled for Shock Hazard
The screws on the safety latches and outlet covers can loosen and/or break. When this happens, young children can gain access to electrical outlets and other potentially hazardous items.
Consumers should immediately contact Prime-Line to receive a free replacement kit.
Kohler Purist®, Pinstripe™, Finial® glass shower doors Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The hinge panel of the shower door can shatter, posing a laceration hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shower doors and contact Kohler for a free replacement hinge panel. An Authorized Service Representative (ASR) from Kohler will remove the old hinge panel and install a new hinge panel.
Bathtub Non-Slip Pads Recalled for Fall Hazard
Some pads do not stick to the bathtub surface, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the pads and contact Prime-Line to receive a full refund.
Acacia chair Recalled for Fall Hazard
The chair can collapse when weight is placed on it, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using these chairs and return them to any Ross Store for a full refund.
Homelite Surface Cleaner Attachments Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The surface cleaner attachment's nozzle and spray bar can break and detach, striking and/or breaking the unit's plastic housing. The broken nozzle, spray bar and/or plastic housing can strike consumers, posing a laceration hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled surface cleaner attachments, and contact Homelite to receive a free replacement surface cleaner attachment.
Uvex Funride Ski Helmets Recalled for Shock Hazard
The helmet provides insufficient shock absorption and resistance to penetration, posing a head injury hazard.
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund or store credit.
Circo Children's Task Lamps Recalled for Fire Hazard
Lamps can overheat, causing the adhesive inside the lamp socket to melt and migrate into the bulb area of the socket. The cooled glue can adhere to the light bulb base and make the bulb difficult to remove which can result in a broken light bulb, posing a risk of laceration to consumers. Melted flammable glue that migrates onto the electrical components of the lamp poses a risk of fire.
Consumers should immediately stop using the lamps and return them to any Target store to receive a full refund.
Touch Point Oscillating Ceramic Heaters Recalled for Fire Hazard
The oscillating mechanism in the heaters can short out, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and return them to the nearest Meijer retail store for a full refund of the purchase price. Consumers who purchased heaters from other retailers should contact Meijer to arrange a refund.
DUI Weight & Trim System Classic and DUI Weight & Trim Recalled for Drowning Hazard
Manufacturing defects in the lanyard connecting the handle to the pocket or the cable securing the pocket to the harness can prevent the weight pockets from easily detaching from the harness and releasing the weights when the handle is pulled. This poses a drowning hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the systems and call DUI at (800) 325-8439 Monday thru Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT or e-mail CustomerService@DUI-Online.com to receive a free repair of the system.
Scorpio and Absorbica Shock Absorbing Lanyards Recalled for Fall Hazard
Some lanyards are missing a safety stitch on the attachment loop, which can cause the lanyard to disconnect from the climbing harness, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the lanyards and contact Petzl America Inc. for a free inspection and replacement of any non-conforming products.
Mini Stars building sets Recalled for Choking Hazard
Plastic knobs can break from the center of the stars, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled Mini Star building sets away from children and contact Edushape for a free replacement set or credit towards another Edushape product of equal or lesser value.
Chanel silk scarves, dresses, skirts and blouses Recalled for Fire Hazard
The garments fail to meet the federal flammability standard for wearing apparel, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the garments and contact the firm to receive a full refund.
Task Force 5-ton electric log splitters Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The electric log splitters have a hydraulic arm that, during use, slides under the handle used to move the machine. The moving hydraulic arm poses a laceration or amputation injury hazard to individuals who place their hands on that handle while the splitter is in operation.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled log splitters and contact Changzhou Globe Tool Group Co. Ltd. to receive a free set of warning labels including placement instructions.
Baseball and Softball Gloves Recalled for Mold Hazard
Some gloves were found to contain a variety of molds that could cause respiratory or other infections in individuals with chronic health problems, or in individuals who have impaired immune systems.
Consumers should immediately stop using the gloves and contact Mizuno USA to receive a full refund.
Glass Votive Candle Holders Recalled for Fire Hazard
The glass votive candle holders can shatter while in use, posing a fire and laceration hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the candle holders and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
June 2011
GNC Women's Ultra Mega®, Ultra Mega Active, Ultra Mega Recalled for Injury Hazard
The product contains iron, but does not have child-resistant packaging as required by federal law. If ingested by a child, these vitamins could cause serious injury or death.
Consumers should keep these products out of the reach of children and return them to the GNC store where they were purchased to be exchanged for a replacement bottle or refund.
Sage Creek Organics children's sleepwear Recalled for Burn Hazard
The garments fail to meet the federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear posing a risk of burn injury to children. The garments are being recalled because they do not meet the tight-fitting sizing requirements.
Consumers should immediately return the garments to either the place of purchase or to Sage Creek Organics for a full refund.
Hamilton Beach® classic chrome 2-slice toasters Recalled for Fire Hazard
The heating element in these toasters can remain energized indefinitely when an item is placed in the toaster which may ignite the contents, posing a fire hazard if the toaster is near flammable items.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and contact the firm to receive instructions on how to obtain a free replacement toaster.
Live Better One Daily Tablets and Live Better Complex V Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The iron supplements are not in child-resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. Ingesting multiple iron supplement tablets at once can cause serious injury or death to young children.
Consumers should keep this product out of reach of children and call International Vitamin Corporation to receive a free replacement child-resistant cap.
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 immediately stop using the recalled shades and call the Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) for a free repair kit toll-free at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org. The Shade Store is contacting all known customers.
Wooden animal drum Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The paint used on the drum is in excess of the maximum allowable level of 90 ppm, a violation of the federal lead paint standard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the toy and return it to Cost Plus World Market for a full refund.
Roman shade make-it-yourself kits 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 shade, or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck.
Consumers should immediately stop using the Roman shades and contact Wm. Wright for a free repair kit including a fabric voucher, new instructions and warning tags. Unused kits should be returned to place of purchase for a redesigned kit.
Golf cars and hospitality, utility and transport vehicl Recalled for Crash Hazard
The brake pedal mounting blocks can crack and separate, resulting in a loss of braking ability. This can result in a crash.
Consumers should stop using the recalled Club Cars and contact the firm to receive free brake pedal replacement mounting blocks. Club Car is contacting all known owners of the recalled vehicles.
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Adventure Playsets Wooden Swing Sets Recalled for Fall Hazard
The wood in the posts of the fort sections on the swing sets can weaken due to rotting, posing a fall hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swing sets and contact Adventure Playsets to obtain a free repair kit. Repair kits will include the appropriate angled or vertical upright posts for each model with instructions for dissembling and reassembling each set.
Women's dresses Recalled for Fire Hazard
The dresses fail to meet the federal flammability standard for wearing apparel, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dresses and return them to any Macy's for a full refund.
Circo Aloma Infant Girls Sandals Recalled for Choking Hazard
The decorative plastic flowers can detach, posing a choking hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the sandals and return them to any Target store to receive a full refund.
Children's Pain & Fever Concentrated Drops Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
This over the counter medicine contains acetaminophen which calls for child-resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. Although the original bottle has child-resistant packaging, a separate dropper unit provided for dispensing the drug to children does not. When in use, a child can access the medicine, posing serious health problems or death if more than the recommended dosage is consumed.
Consumers should immediately store this product with the child-resistant closure in place and keep it out of the reach of children. To arrange for a free replacement dropper, contact Altaire Pharmaceuticals at (800) 258-2471 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Quick Kids Junior Tennis Racquets Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The orange grip tape on the tennis racket's handle 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 tennis racquets away from children and contact GAMMA Sports for a free replacement grip kit. GAMMA Sports is directly contacting all known purchasers of the recalled tennis racquets.
Portable Generator Battery Recalled for Safety Concern
The hazard labels attached to the batteries used on the generators are printed in Japanese instead of English. As a result, consumers handling the battery may not be able to adequately avoid risks associated with the batteries.
American Honda is contacting consumers and giving them the correct label. Consumers can either install the label themselves or contact a Honda dealer to install the label for free.
B-Nimble Strollers Recalled for Injury Hazard
An audible click heard when the brake pedal is pressed can give a false impression that the brake is fully engaged when it is not. When the brake is not engaged, the stroller can move unexpectedly posing a risk of injury to the child occupant.
Consumers should immediately stop using their strollers and contact Britax for information and to request an improved replacement stroller. Consumers who resume use of their strollers while awaiting the replacement should always ensure that the brake is fully engaged.
Pourable NAPAfire and FIREGEL Gel Fuel bottles and jugs Recalled for Fire Hazard
The pourable gel fuel can ignite unexpectedly and splatter onto people and objects nearby when it is poured into a firepot that is still burning. This hazard can occur if the consumer does not see the flame or is not aware that the firepot is still ignited. Fuel gel that splatters and ignites can pose fire and burn risks to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the pourable gel fuel in firepots and return all bottles or jugs to the retailer where the consumer purchased the fuel for a full refund. Consumers can also contact their local hazardous waste facility for instruction on how to dispose of the fuel.
TrimmerPlus™ Edger Attachments Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The steel shaft that drives the edger blade can break during use causing the edger blade to detach. If the blade detaches, it can hit the user or bystanders, posing a laceration hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled MTD TrimmerPlus™ Edgers and contact MTD to receive a free replacement.
Animated Safari and Aquarium Lamps Recalled for Fire Hazard
Defective wiring in the lamps can cause an electrical short, posing fire and shock hazards to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and return them to Christmas Tree Shops store for a full refund.
Metal Futon Bunk Beds Recalled for Entrapment Hazard
Children behind the futon or in the ladder area of the bunk bed can get entrapped when the futon and its metal frame are lowered from the seated to the flat position. Also, the space between the last rung on the bunk bed's ladder and the futon mattress is too small, which can allow a child's body to pass through, but not the head, posing a head and neck entrapment hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using these bunk beds and contact Big Lots for a free repair kit that contains new ladders and other parts that consumers can install at home.
Abilitations aDOORable swing bar Recalled for Fall Hazard
A welded eye hook on the swing bar can break, posing a fall hazard.
Consumers should stop using the recalled swing bars immediately and contact Sportime to receive a full refund for the swing bar and additional attachments sold with the swing bar.
Circo Child Booster Seats Recalled for Fall Hazard
The booster seat's restraint buckle can open unexpectedly, allowing a child to fall from the chair and be injured.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled booster seats and return them to any Target store for a full refund.
Emma's Garden® Polka-Dot girls' dresses Recalled for Choking Hazard
The decorative buttons on the front of the dress can detach, posing a choking hazard.
Consumers should immediately take the dresses away from children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Calphalon Contemporary Cutlery Knife Sets Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The tips of the 8- inch slicing knife and/or the 8-inch bread knife can protrude through the bottom slot row on the wooden block holder, posing a laceration hazard.
Consumers should immediately contact Calphalon to receive a free repair kit for the recalled products. To order a free repair kit, contact Calphalon anytime at (800) 766-5652.
GE Zoneline Air Conditioners and Heaters Recalled for Fire Hazard
An electrical component in the heating system can fail, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the air conditioning and heating units in the heat mode and contact General Electric to schedule a free repair.