CPSC Recalls in 2011
313 recalls found
February 2011
Le Creuset glass lids Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The glass lids can crack or break during use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Consumers should stop using these lids immediately and return them to Le Creuset for a full refund of the purchase price.
Resistance Stretch Tubing Recalled for Injury Hazard
The handle on the tubing, also called bands, can break or detach while in use, causing the tubing or handle to strike the user and posing an injury hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact EB Brands for a free replacement product or a full refund.
2011 Felt Adult bicycles Recalled for Fall Hazard
The bicycle's fork can break, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer injuries.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact their local Felt Bicycles dealer to receive a free inspection and repair.
Novara Fusion Bicycles Recalled for Fall Hazard
The alloy steerer tube could separate from the fork causing the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycles and contact their local REI store or the REI customer service center to arrange for a replacement fork to be installed free of charge.
SNIGLAR cribs Recalled for Entrapment Hazard
The four bolts provided with some SNIGLAR cribs to secure the mattress support are not long enough. This can cause the mattress support to detach and collapse, creating a risk of entrapment and suffocation to a child in the crib.
Consumers should stop using the crib immediately and check the crib. If the mattress support bolts extend through the nut, the bolts are the proper length and the crib is not included in the recall. If the bolt does not extend through the nut, the crib is included in the recall. Contact IKEA for a free repair kit for recalled cribs. In the meantime, find an alternate, safe sleep environment for the child, such as a bassinet, play yard or toddler bed depending on the child's age.
Perfect Pullup Recalled for Fall Hazard
The plastic handle on the recalled product can crack posing a fall injury hazard for the user.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled handles and contact Perfect Fitness to order a free handle replacement kit.
Sno-Tek snow blowers Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The snow blower's engine is missing a safety shield above the side mounted electric starter, posing a laceration hazard to consumer's fingers.
Consumers should stop using these snow blowers and contact LCT for a free repair kit and installation instructions or return them to an authorized LCT service center location for a free repair. LCT's Service Network toll free number is (800) 558-5402
Men's and Women's Jackets Recalled for Fire Hazard
The jackets fail to meet the federal flammability standard for wearing apparel, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled jackets and return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund.
Kristi G Go & Grow Chair Recalled for Fall Hazard
The chair can tip over, posing a fall hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact SwimWays Corp. to receive reimbursement of the purchase price.
Bassinets Recalled for Fall Hazard
If the cross-bracing rails are not fully locked into position, the bassinets can collapse causing the infant to fall to the floor or fall within the bassinet and suffer injuries.
Consumers should immediately stop using the bassinets and check the cross-bracing support rails to make sure they are in the locked position. To properly lock the support rails into place, the end tabs must be fully inserted into the holes on the leg assembly and twisted one quarter turn into the locked position, as shown in the photos below. A video showing proper assembly of the bassinets and the cross-bracing support rails is available is available at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOfRP_H4r0g. This recall does not involve returning the bassinet.
Children's Light-up Watches Recalled for Burn Hazard
Watch battery current interacting with nickel in the watch's stainless steel back can cause skin irritation and/or burning sensations to children who are allergic to nickel.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled watch away from children and contact Walt Disney Parks and Resorts for instructions on returning the watch for a $40 refund.
Food dehydrators with digital timers Recalled for Fire Hazard
The screws that secure the motor to the back panel can come loose, causing the motor to fall on the heating element. This poses a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dehydrators and contact LEM Products to receive a free repair kit.
Pre-lit artificial Christmas trees Recalled for Shock Hazard
Christmas trees advertised before Dec. 21, 2010 as indoor/outdoor were supplied with extension cords rated for indoor use only, posing an electrical shock hazard if used outside.
Consumers should immediately stop using this product outdoors. If this product has been used exclusively indoors, consumers may continue to use it indoors. If consumers have used the tree outdoors or wish to use the tree outdoors, they must contact Balsam Hill to receive a free retrofit kit containing an outdoor extension cord.
TrueLiving Heater Fans and Portable Quartz Radiant Heat Recalled for Fire Hazard
These heaters have caught fire, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.
Newborn Keepsake Mittens Recalled for Choking Hazard
Decorations on the mittens can be pulled off, posing a choking hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the mittens and contact Nurses Choice for a free replacement.
Video Baby Monitors with Electrical Cords Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
The cords can present a strangulation hazard to infants and toddlers if placed too close to a crib. Because of this serious strangulation risk, parents and caregivers should never place these and other corded cameras within three feet of a crib.
CPSC and Summer Infant urge parents to immediately check the location of the video monitors, including cameras mounted on the wall, and all electric cords to make sure the cords are out of arm's reach of their child and contact Summer Infant to receive a new permanent electric cord warning label about the strangulation risk and revised instructions about how to safely mount the camera, keeping cords out of the child's reach.
Rechargeable batteries sold with certain Slim and Secur Recalled for Burn Hazard
The battery in the handheld video monitor can overheat and rupture, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the video baby monitors with the recalled batteries and contact Summer Infant to receive a postage paid envelope to return the defective battery in exchange for a free replacement battery. The monitor can continue to be used on AC power with power cord.
Hoover® WindTunnel Canister Vacuums Recalled for Fire Hazard
The power cord between the power nozzle and the wand connector can short-circuit posing fire and shock hazards to consumers. This condition can occur even if the vacuum has been turned off but left plugged in.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vacuum cleaners and contact Hoover for a free repair.
Windbreaker Jackets Recalled for Entrapment Hazard
The jackets contain drawstrings which pose strangulation and entrapment hazards to young children.
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the jackets to eliminate the hazard. Consumers may contact the firm to receive a full refund.
LED Night Lights Recalled for Fire Hazard
An electrical short circuit in the night light can cause it to overheat and smolder or melt, which can burn consumers or result in fire.
Consumers should stop using the recalled night lights immediately and unplug them from the wall. Contact the firm for instructions on receiving a full refund.
OUTER EDGE Snow Bikes Recalled for Fall Hazard
The front ski can crack or break, causing the snow bike to stop suddenly and posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snow bikes and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Simplex Fire Alarm Control Panel Recalled for Fire Hazard
The recalled fire alarm control panels can fail to send a signal to alert monitoring centers in the event of a fire.
Building managers should contact SimplexGrinnell for a free software upgrade. SimplexGrinnell is contacting its customers directly.
Outdoor Playsets Recalled for Fall Hazard
The swing seats on the playsets can crack and break in half, causing the user to fall to the ground.
Consumers should immediately stop using these swing seats and contact Escalade Sports for free replacement swing seats.
Portable electric heater Recalled for Fire Hazard
An electrical connection in the base of the unit can overheat, causing it to melt and expose the electrical connection, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should stop using the heaters immediately and contact Lasko to receive a free replacement heater.
Portable space heaters Recalled for Fire Hazard
The space heater can overheat due to loose electrical connections, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using these heaters and destroy them. A remedy is no longer available.
Convertible Clothes Iron Recalled for Fire Hazard
The iron can overheat and cause a fire because of a wiring issue, posing a risk of burn injury to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the irons and contact Sunbeam for a free replacement.
SafetyCraft Drop Side Cribs Recalled for Entrapment Hazard
The crib's plastic drop-side hardware can break, causing the drop side of the crib to detach from a corner of the crib. When the drop side detaches, it creates a space into which a child can roll and become wedged or entrapped. When a child is entrapped between the drop side and the crib mattress, there is a risk of suffocation or strangulation. In addition, the mattress support can detach from the crib frame, creating a space in which a child can become entrapped and suffocate or strangle.
CPSC staff urges parents and caregivers to stop using these cribs immediately and find an alternative, safe sleeping environment for their baby. Do not attempt to fix these cribs.
Air compressors Recalled for Fire Hazard
The air compressor motor can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled compressors and call DeVilbiss or Sears for a free inspection and repair.
Briggs & Stratton Model 40 V-Twin Engine Recalled for Injury Hazard
Wear on misrouted wiring may cause it to disconnect from the shut-off device, allowing the engine to continue running when the key is in the "OFF" position or when the operator gets off the seat while the mower is engaged, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the riding mowers and contact a Briggs & Stratton Authorized Dealer for free inspection and repair. Consumers with affected Craftsman and Husqvarna models were notified by letter from Sears and Briggs & Stratton. Tractor Supply Company has not notified the purchasers of the affected Bad Boy models.
January 2011
Refreshing Rings Infant Teethers/Rattles Recalled for Safety Concern
Small pieces of the plastic ball can detach as a result of children chewing on the teether/rattle, posing an ingestion hazard.
Consumers should immediately take the teethers/rattles from children and contact Sassy Inc. for instructions on how to return the product for a free replacement toy.
BT SA-17 Paintball Gun/Marker Recalled for Injury Hazard
When users attempt to pierce the CO2 cartridge by closing the lever to the cartridge chamber, the cartridge can fly out of the marker, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled paintball markers. Consumers can return the markers to KEE or the retailer from which the product was purchased for a free repair or contact KEE for the repair parts and installation instructions.
Rosebud drop-side cribs Recalled for Fall Hazard
The drop-side rail hardware on the cribs can break or fail, allowing the drop side to detach from the crib. When the drop side detaches, a hazardous gap is created between the drop-side rail and the crib mattress in which infants and toddlers can become wedged or entrapped, posing risks of suffocation and strangulation. In addition, children can fall out of the crib when the drop-side rail falls unexpectedly or detaches from the crib. Drop-side rail failures can also occur due to incorrect assembly or with age-related wear and tear.
Consumers should stop using these cribs immediately and contact The Land of Nod to receive instructions on how to receive a merchandise credit for the full purchase price of the crib ($599). The Land of Nod is undertaking this recall for its customers because Status Furniture is out of business. In the meantime, parents are urged to find an alternate, safe sleeping environment for the child, such as a bassinet, play yard or toddler bed depending on the child's age.
Cachet Swivel Chairs Recalled for Fall Hazard
The front seat support part of the chair can crack and fail, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Steelcase will replace chairs for individual consumers who purchased chairs online or from retail outlets listed above. For all commercial customers who purchase chairs in quantity, Steelcase will replace the chair support parts. Chairs should be inspected for cracks in the front seat support according to the instructions posted at http://recall.steelcase.com. If any cracks are identified, consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and contact Steelcase. Even if no cracks are identified, consumers should contact Steelcase to arrange for the replacement process and periodically check for cracks until the chair supports are replaced.
Remote-controlled toy tanks Recalled for Burn Hazard
The tank's controller can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Consumers should take the toy away from children, remove batteries and return the toy to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.
Butterfly Push Toy Recalled for Choking Hazard
The plastic balls on the butterfly's wings can break, causing small metal balls inside to come free. These metal balls pose choking and aspiration hazards to young children.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from young children and return them to the place of purchase or contact Kang Sheng Group to receive a full refund or replacement.
Jogging Strollers Recalled for Laceration Hazard
When folding and unfolding the stroller, a consumer's finger can become caught in the hinge mechanism, posing amputation and laceration hazards.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact phil&teds USA to arrange for the shipping of a free hinge-cover kit and repair instructions.
RUND clear glass mugs Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The inner walls of the double-walled glasses can break during use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the RUND mugs and bring them back to any IKEA store for a full refund.
Propane (LP) Gas sold in portable cylinders and deliver Recalled for Fire Hazard
Some of this propane does not have sufficient levels of the odorant that is added to propane to help alert consumers to a gas leak. Failure to detect leaking gas can present fire, explosion and thermal burn hazards to consumers.
Consumers in the affected states whose most recent propane gas purchase or delivery was between February 25, 2010 and September 30, 2010 should immediately contact Aux Sable to arrange for a free inspection. If there is insufficient odorant, additional odorized propane or a replacement portable propane cylinder will be provided free of charge.
Frontgate Closet Ladders Recalled for Fall Hazard
The ladders can unexpectedly break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ladders and contact Frontgate for instructions on how to receive a merchandise credit for the amount of the ladder. Frontgate is directly contacting all known consumers.
NESCO American Harvest Gardenmaster Food Dehydrator Recalled for Fire Hazard
A defective capacitor in the electronic control module can overheat, posing a smoke and fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact NESCO for instructions on how to receive a free electronic control module.
Poulan Pro Generators Recalled for Fire Hazard
The carburetor can fail allowing gasoline to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact Husqvarna to arrange a free repair.
Pool Safety Vacuum Release System Recalled for Entrapment Hazard
Improper plastic material found inside the recalled product has been attributed to vacuum release failures which create an entrapment hazard to swimmers and bathers.
Consumers should immediately stop using their pool or spa. Distributors and dealers are directly notifying consumers of the recall and the Vacless SVRS repair program. Pool owners/operators who have not been directly notified should immediately contact Vacless Systems Inc. to implement the Vacless SVRS repair and testing procedure and to receive a replacement unit for installation. The instructions for the repair are also available at www.vacless.com
LED Lamps Recalled for Fire Hazard
When used without a Class II transformer, the lamp can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Commercial locations should stop using this lamp immediately and contact Eco-Story for a free replacement lamp which does not require a Class II transformer. The company has contacted all known commercial locations that purchased this lamp.
Snowmobiles Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The front lower suspension arm can crack during use which could lead to loss of control, posing a risk of severe injury or death.
Consumers should immediately stop using these snowmobiles and contact their local Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners have been directly notified about this recall by mail.
Xantrex Grid Tie Solar Inverters Recalled for Injury Hazard
A component of the inverter can degrade, causing out gassing within the wiring compartment of the inverter. When arcing occurs, gasses could build and force the compartment cover to be blown off. If the cover is blown off with sufficient force it can injure the user or person, or cause damage to property in close proximity to the inverter.
Consumers should immediately contact their authorized dealer to set up an appointment to get a free repair of the inverter.
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled for Entrapment Hazard
The hooded sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hoods which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the hoods of the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard or return them to the place of purchase or Alpha Industries for a full refund.
Youth hooded wind/rain jackets Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the jacket hood to eliminate the hazard, or contact Prairie Mountain for instructions on how to receive a full refund.
Baby rattles Recalled for Choking Hazard
The baby rattle's beads can come off when the rattle is twisted or pulled forcefully, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled rattles 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.
Toddler Talk Toy Mobile Phones Recalled for Choking Hazard
The clear plastic antenna can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy mobile phones away from young children and contract Discovery Toys for instructions on how to return them for a replacement toy.
Marker and Kästle Twin Cam 12.0 ski bindings Recalled for Fall Hazard
Steel springs in the heel pieces of the bindings could break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled ski bindings and return Marker bindings to a Marker authorized retailer or return Kästle bindings to a Kästle authorized retailer for a free replacement heel binding. Consumers should bring their ski boots to be sure that the replacement bindings are adjusted correctly.