CPSC Recalls in 2011
313 recalls found
April 2011
Girl's Tops Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The jewelry and decorative trim attached to the girl's garments contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled garments away from children and contact My Michelle for information on receiving a full refund.
P.Jamas children's sleepwear Recalled for Burn Hazard
The garments fail to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injury to children.
Consumers should stop using the recalled sleepwear immediately and return the product to the retailer where purchased for a full refund.
Active Leisure folding canopy tents Recalled for Fire Hazard
The tents do not meet the flammability label claim on the unit, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled canopy tents and return them to any Costco store for a full refund.
Hot chocolate pots Recalled for Burn Hazard
The handle of the hot chocolate pot can break off during use, posing burn and laceration hazards.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hot chocolate pots and either return the product to any Williams-Sonoma store or contact Williams-Sonoma for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund.
Soldering Irons Recalled for Burn Hazard
The power cord can break at the flex point where the cord attaches to the handle, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using this product and contact Cooper Tools to send the product to the company for an inspection and a free replacement soldering iron.
Infant Bed-Side Sleepers Recalled for Fall Hazard
When the fabric liner is not used or is not securely attached, infants can fall from the raised mattress into the loose fabric at the bottom of the bed-side sleeper or can become entrapped between the edge of the mattress and the side of the sleeper, posing risks of suffocation.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bed-side sleepers and visit www.armsreach.com/instructions to view and download assembly instructions and to make sure that the product is properly configured. Consumers should also contact the company by phone or via the company website to receive hard-copy instructions by mail and an assembly/warning label. Consumers who are missing the fabric liner or other components should immediately contact Arm's Reach for an alternative remedy.
Pampers® Natural Stages Infant Ortho and Bulb Pacifiers Recalled for Choking Hazard
The pacifiers fail to meet federal safety standards and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifiers away from infants and contact Key Baby for instructions on returning the product for a full refund or $10 coupon toward the purchase of any Pampers® Natural Stages products.
Troy the Activity Truck Recalled for Choking Hazard
The plastic beads on the activity truck's bead runs can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Infantino to receive a free replacement toy.
March 2011
Toro Z Master ZRT Mowers Recalled for Injury Hazard
Mowers with the optional deluxe seat have an operator presence switch built into the seat that can activate the mower when the operator vacates the seat, posing an injury hazard from the blade to the operator and anyone in the vicinity of the mower.
If your machine has the optional deluxe seat installed, which is light gray with adjustment knob on the front, contact Toro to have modification instructions sent to you. Consumers can make that modification themselves, or contact any Toro Dealer to have it completed for them at no charge.
Exmark Pioneer S-Series riding mowers Recalled for Crash Hazard
Welds on the motion control linkage can fail and cause the driver to lose control of the machine, resulting in a crash hazard.
Consumers should contact their Exmark dealer to have the improperly welded parts replaced.
Gas Fireplaces Recalled for Fire Hazard
Delayed ignition can cause the fireplace's propane gas to explode and break or shatter the glass door. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers nearby.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireplaces and turn off the gas supply to the fireplace. Contact Kingsman Fireplaces to schedule a free repair.
Box fans Recalled for Fire Hazard
An electrical failure in the fan's motor poses a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fans and contact Lasko to receive a free fused plug safety adapter.
Gerber® Gator® Combo Axe Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The knife in the axe handle can come out when the axe is used for chopping or hammering, posing a laceration hazard to the user.
Consumers should immediately remove the knife from the axe handle and contact Gerber to receive a free handle cap, which will hold the knife in the axe handle during transport and storage, instructions for the use of the handle cap, and a warning label to affix on the axe head.
Delta Enterprise "Safety Peg" Drop-Side Crib Recalled for Entrapment Hazard
Missing safety pegs can create a situation where the crib's drop-side rail disengages from the track. This can create a hazardous space in which an infant can become entrapped and suffocate.
CPSC urges parents and caregivers to immediately stop using cribs that are missing a safety peg on either leg of the drop side and contact Delta to receive a free, easy-to-install repair kit. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to find a safe, alternative sleep environment for their child until the repair kit, with new safety pegs, is safely installed on the recalled cribs.
Instant Power® Toilet Bowl Restorer™ Recalled for Burn Hazard
The contents can leak from the cap when the bottle is turned on its side. When this happens, the cleaner can come into contact with consumers and property, posing a risk of chemical burns and irritation to the skin and eyes.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Toilet Bowl Restorer and contact Scotch for disposal instructions and a full refund.
Guardian full-face diving masks Recalled for Drowning Hazard
The purge assembly on the diving mask can disengage from the regulator, resulting in loss of air to the diver. This poses a drowning hazard to the consumer.
Consumers should immediately stop using the diving masks and contact Ocean Technology Systems for instructions on conducting a test of the regulator and returning the masks for a free repair.
Gasoline-Powered Backpack Blowers Recalled for Fire Hazard
The gasoline tank can split and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to the nearest dealer for a free replacement fuel tank.
Gasoline-Powered Backpack Blowers and Mister Dusters Recalled for Fire Hazard
The gasoline tank can split and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to the nearest dealer for a free replacement fuel tank.
Girls' Jeans for Toddlers Recalled for Choking Hazard
Decorative rhinestones and sequins on the jeans' pockets can pose a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should immediately take the jeans away from children and return them to the retail store where they were purchased for a full refund, or contact the firm for instructions on how to return the product by mail for a full refund.
Pogo Sticks Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The bottom of the pogo stick's frame tube can break or come apart and a pin holding the spring in place can break, posing laceration and fall hazards to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pogo sticks and contact Bravo to receive a full refund.
Girl's Dress Recalled for Choking Hazard
The buttons can come off, posing a choking hazard.
Anyone possessing this dress should return it for repair or refund by contacting Matilda Jane Clothing.
Suzuki QuadSport ATVs Recalled for Crash Hazard
The regulator/rectifier circuit board can fail and cause the engine to stall during riding due to an insufficient battery charge, increasing the risk of a crash.
Consumers should immediately stop using these vehicles and contact a local Suzuki ATV dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Consumers with recalled ATVs are being sent a notice directly from Suzuki.
Wooden fruit puzzles Recalled for Choking Hazard
The knobs attached to the puzzle fruits can come loose, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled puzzles away from children and return them to the retail store where they purchased it for a full refund. Consumers can also contact Kid O Products for instructions on how to mail the product to receive a full refund.
Holiday rattle baby slippers Recalled for Choking Hazard
The internal stuffing and rattle inside the slippers decorative figures can be pulled out, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.
Suzuki KingQuad ATVs Recalled for Fire Hazard
Some KingQuad ATV's plastic fuel tanks were improperly manufactured and can develop a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using these vehicles and contact a local Suzuki ATV dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Consumers with 2011 LT-A500X and LT-A750X models should call their local Suzuki ATV dealer to determine if their ATV is subject to this recall. Consumers with recalled ATVs are being sent a notice directly from Suzuki.
Rocky Mountain Bicycles Recalled for Fall Hazard
The front fork steering tube can break, posing a fall injury hazard.
Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and contact Procycle with your serial number to determine if it is included in the recall and to arrange for a free replacement of the fork.
Children's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings Recalled for Entrapment Hazard
The hooded sweatshirts 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 return the sweatshirt to Sunsations for a full refund.
Camp Nod lantern nightlights Recalled for Fire Hazard
An electrical short circuit can occur in the nightlight's wiring, posing a risk of fire or shock hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the nightlight and return it to The Land of Nod to receive a merchandise credit for the purchase price.
Colin Cowie Gel-Fuel Wood Fireplaces Recalled for Fire Hazard
Heat from the operating unit causes the plastic mounting screws to deform causing the unit to fall from the wall, posing a fall and fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and call SEI for a corrective retro fit kit that will be sent free of charge.
Little Pet Vet costumes and Dr. Littles costumes Recalled for Choking Hazard
The costumes are sold with a toy stethoscope accessory. The plastic ear pieces at the end of the stethoscope can be pulled off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should immediately take the stethoscope away from children and contact Fun World for instructions on returning the stethoscope for a full refund.
Dirt Bikes Recalled for Fire Hazard
Fuel can leak from the fuel tank, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dirt bikes and contact Baja Motorsports to schedule a free repair.
6K and 7KC series door locksets Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The latches can fail and the door cannot be unlocked from the inside, posing an entrapment hazard. This failure could lead to the inability to vacate a location in an emergency.
Consumers should contact Stanley Security Solutions to schedule an appointment to have the latches replaced free of charge.
Wine Bottle Openers Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The wine bottles can break when opened with the recalled opener, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wine bottle openers. Consumers who purchased the wine bottle openers at a QVC store should return them to any QVC store for a full refund. Consumers who purchased the wine bottle openers through QVC's televised shopping programs or at www.qvc.com were mailed instructions for obtaining a refund. Purchasers who have not received the mailed instructions should contact QVC. If the wine openers were not purchased through QVC, contact Sunbeam for instructions to obtain a full refund.
Global Workbench Power Risers, Power Aprons and Power S Recalled for Shock Hazard
Misrouted wiring in the electrical outlets on the workbench risers, aprons and shelves, and reverse polarity in some workbench power cords pose an electric shock hazard.
Consumers should immediately unplug their workbench power cords and stop using the electrical outlets on the workbenches. Additionally, they should remove the power cord from the workbench. Global is contacting its customers directly and either sending replacement risers, aprons and shelves with properly wired outlets and replacement power cords or sending technicians on-site to repair faulty wiring and replace faulty power cords.
Freestanding Steel Outdoor Fireplaces Recalled for Fire Hazard
The decorative bronze powder coat finish on the fireplace chimney can ignite during use, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the fireplace and contact Sunjoy to obtain a free replacement chimney and chimney cap.
Low-profile power conditioners/surge protectors Recalled for Shock Hazard
Improper grounding of the case and inadequate insulation for the circuit breaker poses an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Milestone for a replacement product or refund.
Wooden Playpens Recalled for Choking Hazard
The wooden playpen can break, split and/or crack at points where screws and other hardware are located. Small, broken wood pieces and hardware from the playpen can pose a risk of choking and laceration hazards to children. In addition, an unstable playpen can fall over onto a child, posing an entrapment hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the wooden playpens and contact AOSOM for instructions on how to return the product and receive a full refund.
FÖRSTÅ Coffee/Tea Makers Recalled for Burn Hazard
Pressure from the metal pot holder against the coffee/tea maker can cause the glass to break unexpectedly, posing burn and laceration hazards.
Consumers should immediately stop using the FÖRSTÅ coffee/tea makers and bring it back to any IKEA store for a full refund.
OBall Links & Mini Rattles™ Recalled for Choking Hazard
The hard plastic C-links on both ends of the rattles' soft plastic chain can break, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled rattle away from children and contact Rhino Toys to receive a full refund.
Parents® Busy Time Activity Centers™ Recalled for Choking Hazard
Wooden pegs on the xylophone activity can come loose, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should take these recalled toys away from young children immediately and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund. Consumers can also contact Manhattan Group for instructions on receiving a replacement item or a full refund.
Liebherr Built-In 30-Inch Wide Bottom Freezer Refrigera Recalled for Injury Hazard
The refrigerator's door can detach, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Consumers with recalled refrigerators should contact Liebherr immediately to schedule a free in-home repair. Consumers should check their refrigerator immediately to see whether the door hinge pin has become loose as indicated by a popped up hinge pin at the top or bottom. If the hinge has not become loose and the door is functioning properly, consumers may continue to use the refrigerator until it is repaired.
Slow Cooker Recalled for Fire Hazard
The slow cooker's control panel can overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should stop using the slow cooker immediately, unplug it and return the slow cooker to Burlington Coat Factory for a full refund or store credit.
Resistance Tubes and Resistance Tube Kits Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The plastic clip that attaches the resistance tube to the handle can break during use causing the tubing, handle or fragments of the plastic clip to strike the user. This poses a contusion and laceration hazard.
Consumers should stop using the resistance tubes immediately and return the product to Dick's Sporting Goods for a store credit for the amount equal to the purchase price.
Lennox Shadowdance Natural Gas Log Set Burner Assemblie Recalled for Burn Hazard
A crack can develop at the gas valve connection allowing natural gas to leak while the burner is in use, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled natural gas log set burner assemblies. Consumers can contact Lennox to arrange for a free replacement of the burner.
Mini-Candle Travel Sets Recalled for Burn Hazard
The candle flame can spread from the wick to the wax causing a larger than expected flame, posing a risk of burns to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and contact Tommy Bahama for a refund. Consumers can also return the mini-candle set to their nearest Tommy Bahama retail store.
Circo beaded door curtains Recalled for Entrapment Hazard
Strangulations can occur when a child plays with the beaded strands by wrapping them around their necks or by creating loops in which they can insert their heads. Also, children can get entangled in the strands, which are prone to entangle, just by running through the doorway.
Consumers should immediately take down the curtains and return them to any Target store for a full refund or store credit.
Baby Jogger Jump Seats Recalled for Fall Hazard
If the Jump Seat does not properly lock into place, the Jump Seat could disengage from the stroller allowing the child to fall out.
Consumers should immediately stop using the Jump Seat and contact Baby Jogger to receive Jump Seat safety straps and assembly instructions.
February 2011
Golden tea lights sold with ornament tea light holders Recalled for Fire Hazard
The flame from the tea lights can burn with a high flame, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tea lights and return them to their nearest Pier 1 Imports store to receive new tea lights.
B.O.B.® single and double strollers Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
A drawstring on the stroller can get wrapped around a child's neck, posing a strangulation hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and remove the drawstring. If using a separately purchased Weather Shield or Sun Shield accessory with the recalled stroller, contact B.O.B. Trailers for a free canopy retrofit kit.
Remote control systems for entertainment electronics Recalled for Fire Hazard
If the battery falls from the remote control during handling, it can rupture and smoke or ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Niles Audio to schedule an in-home repair to receive a replacement battery and a more secure battery cover. Consumers should not attempt to open the battery compartment. Niles Audio is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled remote control systems.