CPSC Recalls in 2011
313 recalls found
June 2011
Ab Straps exercise equipment Recalled for Fall Hazard
The plastic buckle on the ab straps can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Harbinger for a free replacement.
Military Copters Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The plastic blades of the helicopter can detach during operation, posing a laceration hazard.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled helicopters away from children and return the product to any Rite Aid store for a full refund.
Husqvarna Yard Tractors with TuffTorq K46LD Transaxle Recalled for Safety Concern
The yard tractor's transaxle can experience intermittent drive failure, posing a risk of reduced or lost braking ability.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled yard tractors and contact Husqvarna to schedule a free repair at an authorized Husqvarna dealer.
Carrier rack for mounting over front bicycle wheel Recalled for Fall Hazard
The bicycle rack's mounting bracket can crack or break. When this happens, the rack can fall onto the bicycle's front wheel, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Consumers should remove this rack from their bicycles immediately and contact the store where purchased for a full refund or replacement.
American Girl Crafts™ Pearly Beads & Ribbon Bracelets k Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The surface coating on some of the beads contains excessive levels of lead, which is prohibited under federal law.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled kits and any finished bracelets made from the kits away from children and contact the company for a full refund.
Air Exchangers Recalled for Fire Hazard
The motor in the air exchangers can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately turn off and stop using their air exchangers. Consumers should contact Venmar Ventilation to request a free inspection and repair by a Venmar field technician.
Gripper Shaker musical instrument Recalled for Choking Hazard
The handle can detach from the shaker, exposing a rough edge and posing a laceration hazard. The detached handle also exposes small steel pellets and a plastic plug which pose choking hazards.
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Woodstock Percussion Inc. to receive a $7 refund.
Sewing machine Recalled for Fire Hazard
The wires inside the sewing machine can short circuit, posing a risk of fire.
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the machine and return it to the store where it was purchased for a free repair.
Beeni Baby Hats Recalled for Safety Concern
A baby can spit up during use, posing an asphyxiation hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the hats and contact Kahn Enterprises to receive a full refund. Kahn Enterprises will provide consumers with a postage paid label to return the product. The firm is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled baby hats.
May 2011
Blade mCP X Bind-N Fly and Ready to Fly Remote Control Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The main blade grips and main rotor blades can release from the main rotor head, posing an impact and laceration hazard.
Consumers should contact Horizon Hobby for free replacement of main rotor grips and do-it-yourself instructions.
Full-face bicycle helmets Recalled for Fall Hazard
The plastic buckle that connects the chin straps can fail, causing the helmet to come off the wearer's head. This poses a head injury hazard to riders in the event of a fall.
Consumers should stop using the helmets immediately and contact Bell Sports for a replacement or refund.
Strollers Recalled for Entrapment Hazard
The opening between the armrest bar/snack tray and seat bottom of the stroller can allow an infant's body to pass through and become entrapped at the neck, posing a strangulation hazard to young children when a child is not harnessed. When using a stroller, parents are encouraged to always secure children by using the safety harness, and never leave the child unattended.
Consumers should immediately remove the armrest bar and snack tray from the strollers and contact Zooper USA to receive a free replacement armrest bar and repair kit for the snack tray. Replacement parts will be available beginning July 1, 2011.
Lithium-ion batteries used in HP and Compaq notebook co Recalled for Fire Hazard
The recalled lithium-ion batteries can overheat and rupture, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Consumers should immediately remove the batteries from their notebook computer and contact HP to determine if their battery is included in this recall. Consumers who had previously checked their batteries and were informed they were not included in previous announcements are urged to check again. Consumers with recalled batteries will receive a free replacement battery. After removing the recalled battery from their notebook computer, consumers may use the AC adapter to power the computer until a replacement battery arrives.
Pool drain covers Recalled for Entrapment Hazard
The recalled drain covers were incorrectly rated to handle the flow of water through the cover, which could pose a possible entrapment hazard to swimmers and bathers.
Consumers who believe they have one of these drain covers in their pool or spa should contact the manufacturer to determine whether a replacement or retrofit is required. Except for kiddie pools, wading pools and in-ground spas, retrofit or replacement of installed covers are not required in pools with multiple drain systems or gravity drainage systems or for covers installed before December 19, 2008.
MDX Pool and Spa drain covers Recalled for Entrapment Hazard
The recalled drain covers were incorrectly rated to handle the flow of water through the cover, which could pose a possible entrapment hazard to swimmers and bathers.
Pool owners/operators and consumers who have one of the recalled pool or spa drain covers should immediately contact Paramount to receive a replacement cover.
Pool drain covers Recalled for Entrapment Hazard
The recalled drain covers were incorrectly rated to handle the flow of water through the cover, which could pose a possible entrapment hazard to swimmers and bathers.
Pool owners/operators and consumers who have one of the recalled pool or spa drain covers should immediately contact the manufacturer to receive a replacement or retrofit, depending on their drain cover make and model.
Pool and spa drain covers Recalled for Entrapment Hazard
The recalled drain covers were incorrectly rated to handle the flow of water through the cover, which could pose a possible entrapment hazard to swimmers and bathers.
Pool owners/operators and consumers who have one of the recalled pool or spa drain covers should immediately contact the manufacturer to receive a replacement or retrofit, depending on their make and model. Except for kiddie pools, wading pools and in-ground spas, retrofit or replacement of installed covers are not required in pools with multiple drain systems or gravity drainage systems or for covers installed before December 19, 2008.
General Electric® Food Processors Recalled for Fire Hazard
The safety interlock system on the recalled food processor can fail; allowing operation without the lid secured which poses a laceration hazard. In addition, the product can emit smoke, or catch fire, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled food processor and return the product to any Walmart for a full refund.
Gas powered STIHL trimmers, brushcutters, KombiMotors, Recalled for Fire Hazard
The level of ethanol and other fuel additives can distort the toolless fuel cap, allowing fuel to spill, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using these products and return them to an authorized STIHL dealer for a free repair. Consumers can contact STIHL for instructions on identifying these toolless fuel caps.
Full-Size and Portable Drop-Side Cribs Recalled for Laceration Hazard
Full-Size Cribs: The drop-side rail hardware can break or fail, allowing the drop side to detach from the crib. When the drop-side rail partially detaches, it creates a space between the drop side and the crib mattress. An infant or toddler's body can become entrapped in the space, which can lead to strangulation and/or suffocation. A child can also fall out of the crib. Portable Cribs: The drop-side rail hardware can break or fail, allowing the drop side to detach from the crib or fall unexpectedly. In addition, the portable crib mattress support hardware and the drop-side release latch can break easily, and the slats can loosen or break and detach from the crib. Children can also cut themselves on exposed hardware inside the cribs.
Consumers should immediately stop using these cribs and contact the company. Full-Size Cribs: Consumers will be given a free kit that will immobilize the drop side. Kits will be available beginning June 30, 2011. Portable Cribs: Consumers can receive a free replacement portable crib with fixed sides. Replacement cribs will be available in mid-July 2011.
Katie Brown 12-piece tea light candle sets Recalled for Fire Hazard
The clear plastic candle holder can ignite, posing a serious burn and fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should stop using the tea light candles immediately and return all tea light candles sets to any Meijer Store for a full refund.
Maclaren strollers (sold prior to November 2009) Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The stroller's hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller.
Consumers who have not installed the hinge covers should immediately contact Maclaren USA to receive the free repair kit.
Bumble Bee and Lady Bug Infant Slipper Socks Recalled for Choking Hazard
The balls at the end of the bug's antennae can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled slipper socks away from children and return them to any Meijer store for a full refund.
Danbar Knight Hawk Toy Helicopters Recalled for Fire Hazard
The battery housing under the helicopter canopy can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled helicopters away from children and contact UJ Trading to receive a full refund. UJ Trading will provide consumers with a postage paid label to return the product.
Light Bulbs Recalled for Fire Hazard
The light bulbs can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the light bulbs and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Toy Story 3 Bowling Game Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The red paint used on some bowling pins has been measured to be in excess of the maximum allowable level of 90 ppm, a violation of the federal lead paint standard.
Consumers should stop using the bowling pins immediately and contact the manufacturer for a free replacement set.
Kohler Courage Engines Recalled for Laceration Hazard
A wire connector on the engine can become disconnected causing the operator's seat switch to fail. When this happens, the blades will not shut down, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the lawn tractors and contact an authorized Kohler dealer or the retail location where the tractor was purchased for a free inspection and repair.
Wooden bunk beds Recalled for Fall Hazard
The wooden side rails that run from the headboard to the footboard and hold the bunk bed's mattress in place can split and cause the bunk bed to collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately contact Dorel Asia to receive a free repair kit. Until consumers obtain and install the repair kit, consumers should take down the bunk beds and only use them as separate twin beds.
Ryobi ¼ Sheet Sanders Recalled for Laceration Hazard
Pieces of the fan can break off from the fan assembly and be ejected from the product, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sander and contact One World Technologies to receive a free replacement sander.
Girl's Hooded Sweater with Drawstring Recalled for Entrapment Hazard
The hooded sweaters have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweatshirt to eliminate the hazard or contact El Gringo Imports for instructions on how to receive a full refund.
Pacifier Clip Recalled for Choking Hazard
The clip can break apart, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should immediately stop using the pacifier clip and throw it away. Consumers should contact Sandbox Medical for a free replacement.
Beaded Curtains Recalled for Entrapment Hazard
The beaded curtains are prone to entanglement. When an adult or child plays with or runs through the beaded curtains, the risks of entanglement and strangulation are posed.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled curtains and return them to any Justice store for a full refund.
Edge and HOG (Highly Optimized Gear) Buoyancy Control D Recalled for Drowning Hazard
The spring in the over pressure valve can corrode and break preventing the buoyancy control device from retaining air, posing a drowning hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the BCDs and return them to an authorized Edge dealer for a free spring replacement at no charge.
Sea Elite Systems Buoyancy Control Devices (BCD) Recalled for Drowning Hazard
The spring in the over pressure valve can corrode and break preventing the buoyancy control device from retaining air, posing a drowning hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the BCDs and return them to an authorized Sea Elite Systems dealer for a free spring replacement at no charge.
April 2011
Toro Power Clear Snowblower and the Toro 20" Recycler M Recalled for Fire Hazard
The carburetors on both products develop fuel leaks and can ignite when exposed to an ignition source, posing a fire or burn hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the products and contact a Toro Service Dealer for a free repair.
Fixed-side cribs Recalled for Fall Hazard
The bottom rails on the crib sides can separate from the sides when the mattress is in the lowest position, causing the spindles to separate and the mattress to drop. This poses fall and entrapment hazards for young children.
Consumers should stop using these cribs immediately if the mattress is in the lowest position. Consumers should contact ducduc, if the company has not already contacted them, for a free repair kit which includes new crib sides. Ducduc is contacting each customer directly. In the meantime, parents are urged to find an alternate, safe sleeping environment for their child, such as a play yard, bassinet or toddler bed, depending on the child's age.
Wooden Stool Recalled for Fall Hazard
The legs and seat of the stool can crack and break, causing the consumer to fall.
Consumers should immediately stop using the stool and return it to Heartland of America for a full refund. Heartland America is contacting its customers directly.
Marineland Stealth and Stealth Pro Aquarium Heaters Recalled for Fire Hazard
A wiring problem can cause the aquarium heaters to overheat or break during normal use, damaging the aquarium and posing fire and laceration hazards to consumers. Overheating can cause the heater to shatter or the aquarium glass to break.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled aquarium heaters and contact United Pet Group for a free replacement aquarium heater or a full refund.
Photon carabiners, Photon and Mach Express quickdraws Recalled for Fall Hazard
The carabiner gate may open under a heavy load, posing a risk of serious injury or death if the climber falls.
Consumers should stop using the recalled carabiners and quickdraws sold with carabiners immediately and contact CAMP USA to return the recalled products for a full refund.
Disney Princess Plastic Racing Trikes Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The plastic castle display and the princess figures protruding from the top of the handle bar pose a laceration hazard if a child falls on it.
Consumers should immediately take the trikes away from children and contact Kiddieland for a free replacement handlebar with an enclosed rotating display.
Lights and Sounds Children's Scooters Recalled for Laceration Hazard
A child's finger can get caught in the hinge mechanism between the steering column and the platform, posing a laceration hazard.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled scooters away from children and contact Kiddieland for a free repair kit.
Tea Lights Recalled for Fire Hazard
The candles have a clear, plastic cup that can melt or ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and return them to the store where purchased for a store merchandise card equal to the purchase price.
Spot Satellite Communicator Recalled for Safety Concern
The internal voltage regulator can stop working, resulting in the inability to transmit messages and tracking information in emergency situations.
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Spot LLC for a free replacement.
Lithium-Ion batteries used with Magicshine bicycle ligh Recalled for Fire Hazard
The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries. The company is notifying all known consumers. Consumers who have purchased the recalled batteries from GeoManGear and have not been contacted should visit www.MagicshineBatteryRecall.com to register to receive a free replacement battery.
ADP FOA series unit heaters Recalled for Fire Hazard
Some heaters were manufactured without a required flame rollout switch, which is a back-up device that shuts down the heater in the event of a heater failure. This poses a fire hazard.
Consumers should stop using these recalled heaters immediately. Consumers should contact ADP to schedule an inspection and, if necessary, repair of the heater.
Garage heaters Recalled for Fire Hazard
Some heaters were manufactured without a required flame rollout switch, which is a back-up device that shuts down the heater in the event of a heater failure. This poses a fire hazard.
Consumers should stop using these recalled heaters immediately. Consumers should contact Lennox to schedule an inspection and, if necessary, repair of the garage heater.
Wrist Rattles and Baby Booties Recalled for Choking Hazard
The pom-poms attached to the wrist rattles and booties can detach, posing a choking hazard.
Consumers should immediately take these recalled products away from children and return them to the store where they were purchased or to Midwest-CBK for a full refund. If you are unable to return the product to the store where it was purchased, contact Midwest-CBK to receive a prepaid shipping label.
Cub Cadet riding lawn mowers Recalled for Fire Hazard
A fuel leak can occur near the rear mounting screws on the bottom of the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the mowers and store them outside. Consumers should contact their local Cub Cadet dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair.
Rogue Fitness Barbell Brackets Recalled for Fall Hazard
The weld between the bracket and the pin that holds the barbell bracket in place on a weightlifting rack can break, causing the weights to fall, and posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled barbell brackets and contact Coulter to receive free replacement brackets.
Spray Mousse Foam Cans Recalled for Safety Concern
The aerosol container's liner can corrode over time, posing a risk of the cans rupturing and expelling its contents.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mousse, record the product's lot code then discard the contents by spraying it into a waste container in a well ventilated area. Prior to disposing of the container, consumers should obtain the lot code from the container, then contact Redken for information on receiving a refund of the purchase price.