CPSC Recalls in 2012
310 recalls found
July 2012
Flexible Flyer Swing Sets Recalled for Fall Hazard
The see saw seats can break away from the bolt fasteners during use, posing a fall hazard.
Consumers should stop using the see saws immediately and contact Troxel to receive a free repair kit.
Nikon digital SLR camera battery packs Recalled for Burn Hazard
The battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Consumers should stop using the recalled battery packs immediately, remove them from the camera and contact Nikon for a free replacement battery pack.
Miter Saw Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The lower guard can break and contact the blade during use, posing a laceration hazard to users.
Consumers should immediately stop using the miter saw and contact Robert Bosch Tool Corporation for a free lower guard replacement kit.
Twist'n Sparkle Home Beverage Carbonation System plasti Recalled for Explosion Hazard
The plastic bottles can explode under pressure, expelling plastic parts, resulting in an injury hazard to anyone nearby.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and either contact iSi or the place of purchase for instructions on returning the product for a refund or store credit. For products purchased online, contact the online retailers for instructions on how to ship the returns and receive a refund or credit. Note that the US Postal Service does not accept CO2 gas chargers for shipment by mail.
Soy Candles Recalled for Fire Hazard
The candle can burn with a high flame, causing excessive heat. This poses a fire hazard. The heat and flame can cause the glass candle holder to shatter. This poses a laceration hazard.
Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and contact Bath Petals for a full refund.
Discovery Kids™ Animated Marine and Safari Lamps Recalled for Fire Hazard
The placement of internal wires near the circuit board can cause electrical short-circuiting and sparking, posing a fire and a burn hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the lamps and contact Innovage for instructions on how to obtain a full refund.
June 2012
IKEA 365 + SÄNDA track, 28" and 45" Recalled for Shock Hazard
The ground connection in the track is defective, posing an electric shock hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the track and return it to any IKEA store for a replacement unit or a full refund.
Children's pajamas Recalled for Burn Hazard
The pajamas fail to meet the federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injury to children.
Children should stop wearing the pajamas immediately and consumers should contact PajamaGram for a replacement, exchange or full refund.
Harbor Breeze Bath Fans with Heater and Light Recalled for Fire Hazard
The fan's heater blades can fail to rotate properly, causing the fan to overheat and posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should stop using the recalled bathroom exhaust fans immediately and contact Delta Electronics Dongguan to schedule a free repair by a trained service technician.
Boys and Girls Pull-On Lounge Pants and Girls Boxers Recalled for Burn Hazard
The pants and boxers fail to meet the federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injury to children.
Children should stop wearing the recalled sleepwear immediately. Consumers should return the sleepwear to Academy for a refund, exchange or store credit.
Gabiano Collection Boys and Girls Pajamas, Sets and Gow Recalled for Burn Hazard
The pajamas fail to meet the federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear posing a risk of burn injury to children. The garments were advertised and sold as children's sleepwear.
Children should stop wearing the recalled sleepwear immediately and consumers should return it for a refund, exchange or store credit.
Hot Spring Spas and Limelight Hot Tubs Recalled for Fire Hazard
A loose internal electrical connection of the spa heaters can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled spas and shut off power to the spa unit, following instructions provided in the owner's manual or by the Watkins-Therm Products Response Hotline. Consumers should contact the Watkins-Therm Products Response Hotline or their Watkins Manufacturing spa dealer for a free replacement heater and installation by a service technician. Watkins Manufacturing spa dealers are also contacting all affected owners to schedule the free installation of a replacement heater.
King- and Queen-Size Bordeaux Collection Bed Frames Recalled for Fall Hazard
The hardware holding the headboard and footboard can loosen or detach, posing a fall hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled beds and contact Samuel Lawrence Furniture to obtain a free repair kit.
Kawasaki cordless drill Recalled for Burn Hazard
The trigger switches can short and generate excessive heat posing a burn hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled drills and register at www.alltrade2.fox-international.com to receive a free drill, including shipping. Alltrade Tools is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled drills. Consumers should not return the drills to the store where purchased.
Catbike Musashi recumbent bicycle Recalled for Crash Hazard
The bicycle frame can crack, which can cause the rider to lose control and crash.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle and contact a Catbike dealer for a free frame replacement.
Notus air movers/blowers Recalled for Fire Hazard
The air mover/blower's internal electrical capacitor can fail and overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Users should immediately stop using the recalled air movers/blowers and contact Servpro for a free repair kit to be installed by users. Servpro is directly contacting franchises that purchased the air movers.
Flushmate® III Pressure-Assist Flushing System Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The system can burst at or near the vessel weld seam releasing stored pressure. This pressure can lift the tank lid and shatter the tank, posing impact or laceration hazards to consumers and property damage.
Consumers should immediately turn off the water supply to the recalled Flushmate III unit and stop using the system. Consumers should contact the firm to determine if their Flushmate III serial number is included in the recall and to request a free repair kit.
Recliner Chair Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The surface paint on the legs of the recliner contains excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law.
Consumers should contact Tone World International Inc. to receive free replacement legs along with instructions on removing the old legs and attaching the new ones.
Tricruiser Electric-Powered Adult Tricycles Recalled for Fall Hazard
The rear axle can break causing a rear wheel to detach, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Consumers should immediately stop using these tricycles and contact Currie Technologies to receive a free replacement component and repair.
Portable Space Heater and Portable Oscillating Space He Recalled for Fire Hazard
The heaters can overheat and melt, posing a fire or electric shock hazard.
Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately and return it to a Big Lots store for a full refund.
Frigidaire Self-Clean Gas Range Recalled for Fire Hazard
There can be a delayed ignition on the bake/broil features of the oven, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers with the recalled model and serial numbers should stop using the bake and broil functions immediately and contact Frigidaire. Frigidaire will provide information about an inspection and arrange for a free in-home service and repair if necessary.
Thomas Lighting ceiling flush mount light fixtures Recalled for Fire Hazard
The fixture's socket wire insulation can degrade, leading to charged wires becoming exposed, causing electricity to pass to the metal canopy of the fixture. This poses a fire and electric shock hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the light fixture, avoid direct contact with the fixture and contact Thomas Lighting to arrange for a free in-home repair of the fixtures by a qualified electrician.
Outdoor wall mount lanterns Recalled for Fire Hazard
An electrical short circuit can occur in the lanterns' internal wiring, posing a risk of fire, burn and electric shock to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the lanterns and contact Bel Air Lighting for a free replacement lantern.
Air movers/blowers Recalled for Fire Hazard
The air mover/blower's internal electrical capacitor can fail and overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Users should immediately stop using the recalled air movers/blowers and contact EDIC for a free repair kit to be installed by users.
Contours Options three- and four-wheeled strollers Recalled for Laceration Hazard
A child or consumer's finger can become caught in the opening formed when locking and unlocking the hinge mechanism which is used to adjust the handlebars on the strollers. This presents an amputation and laceration hazard to children and the adults handling the stroller.
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the company to receive a free repair kit.
Bowflex® SelectTech® 1090 Dumbbells Recalled for Fall Hazard
The weight selector dial on the units can fail, causing weight plates to fall when the dumbbell is lifted from its cradle, posing an injury hazard.
Consumers should stop using the recalled dumbbells immediately and contact Nautilus for a free repair kit.
Ice/Hot and Ice Gel Packs Recalled for Safety Concern
If the packs become damaged, they can leak gel that could contain diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol, which can cause illness if ingested in large amounts.
Consumers should immediately stop using the gel packs and dispose of them according to federal, state and/or local regulations. It is recommended that consumers contact their local waste disposal authority for instructions. Consumers can contact California Innovations to receive a $6 cash refund for large (8.5-inch x 8-inch) Cryofreeze gel packs or a $5 cash refund for all other gel packs.
Folding Deck Chair Recalled for Safety Concern
The chair cannot support the stated weight capacity. This poses a collapse hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the deck chairs and call West Marine for a full refund or store credit. Consumers may also return the chairs to any West Marine store to receive the refund or store credit.
Convertible high chairs Recalled for Fall Hazard
The activity tray on the high chair can unexpectedly detach and allow an unrestrained child to fall, posing a risk of injury to the child.
Consumers with the recalled highchairs should immediately contact Evenflo for a replacement tray with installation and use instructions.
Black & Decker® Spacemaker™ 12-Cup Programmable Under-t Recalled for Burn Hazard
The coffee pot handle can break, causing cuts and burns to the consumer.
Consumers should immediately stop using the coffeemakers and contact Applica for a full refund of the entire under-the-counter coffeemaker.
May 2012
Happy Mouth Wire Mouth Bits Recalled for Fall Hazard
The steel braided wire in the mouthpiece that connects the bit on either side of the horse's cheeks can become frayed, rusted or worn, which can cause the bit to break. If this happens, the rider can lose control and fall from the horse.
Consumers should immediately stop using these bits and return them to the retailer where purchased or return the bits directly to English Riding Supply for a refund.
ECHO Bear Cat log splitters Recalled for Safety Concern
The end cap of the log splitter's hydraulic cylinder can break away from the body of the log splitter, posing an impact hazard to the user or bystander.
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the nearest dealer for instruction on receiving a free replacement cylinder installed by an authorized dealer.
Imaginarium 5-Sided Activity Center Recalled for Choking Hazard
The small wooden knobs attaching the xylophone keys to the end can detach, causing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should immediately stop using the product, move it out of the reach of young children and return it to a Toys "R" Us store for a refund or store credit.
Kitchen table sets Recalled for Fall Hazard
The chairs can collapse during normal use, causing a fall hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Stoneberry for instructions on returning the product for a full refund.
Kitchen Selectives® 6-Speed Blender Recalled for Laceration Hazard
While in operation, the plastic pitcher can separate from the blade assembly, leaving the blade assembly in the base and exposing the rotating blades. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the blenders and return them to the retailer where purchased to receive a full refund.
Portfolio 7-inch reflector assembly with glass lens Recalled for Fall Hazard
The reflector can fall out of its fixture to the ground, which could result in an injury hazard.
Maintenance personnel in facilities with these fixtures should check them immediately, take down any units without a barcoded stamp and contact Cooper Lighting for free replacement springs.
Century Mattresses Recalled for Fire Hazard
The mattresses fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the mattress and contact Chicago Century Furniture Corp. to receive a replacement mattress.
LED Clip-On Desk Lamps Recalled for Shock Hazard
The power cord for the lamp can detach where it meets the clamp, exposing energized wires, posing an electric shock risk to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the lamp, unplug the power cord, cut the power cord off 2" to 3" above the plug, discard the lamp and send the plug to He Shan Lide, 4570 Eucalyptus Ave, Suite C, Chino, CA 91710 along with their name and address to receive a full refund, including the cost of postage for returning the plug.
4ZA Threadless Carbon Bicycle Handlebar Stems Recalled for Fall Hazard
The bicycle handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using their bicycles and contact the bicycle retailers where the stems were purchased to obtain a free replacement stem. Other bicycle shops can handle the replacement process by contacting the manufacturer's current distributor, Quality Bicycle Products, Inc.
First Fitness® Trampolines with Handlebars Recalled for Laceration Hazard
Metal fatigue can cause the handlebar to break away during use, posing a risk of laceration from exposed metal surfaces or other injury from a fall.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled trampolines from children and contact Aqua-Leisure's recall hotline for a full refund.
Porter Athletic Climbing Ropes Recalled for Fall Hazard
The climbing rope can slip through the clamp that connects at the top, posing a fall hazard for climbers.
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled climbing ropes. Porter Athletic is repairing the recalled ropes at no cost. Shipping will be provided free of charge to the consumer. The firm is contacting customers directly.
Toilet and Cabinet Locks Recalled for Drowning Hazard
Young children can unexpectedly disengage the toilet locks and gain access to water in the toilet, posing the risk of drowning. The cabinet locks are being recalled because young children can disengage the lock, posing the risk of injury from dangerous or unsafe items stored in the cabinet.
Consumers should immediately remove the recalled locks and contact DJG for a free replacement lock of a different model. When removing the recalled locks, consumers are urged to immediately store dangerous items out of reach of children and to prevent unsupervised access to bathrooms.
Circulon Cookware Set Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The glass lid used with the 5-quart covered sauté pan can crack, break or shatter, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Consumers should stop using the 11-inch glass lid and contact Circulon customer service to receive a replacement lid.
SX and QH Boys' Zip-front Hooded Jackets Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled jacket from their child and remove the drawstring or contact Bonded Apparel for instructions on returning the product for a full refund.
Inflatable Banzai Falls in-ground Pool Slides Recalled for Injury Hazard
During use, the slide can deflate, allowing the user to hit the ground underneath the slide and become injured. The slide is also unstable and can topple over in both still and windy conditions and carries inadequate warnings and instructions.
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to the nearest Walmart or Toys R Us for a full refund. Consumers can also cut the two safety warning notices out of the slide and just return that portion.
Folding Step Stools Recalled for Fall Hazard
The folding step stools can break or collapse unexpectedly when in use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled step stools and contact Kennedy International to receive a full refund.
Salsa Minimalist bicycle racks Recalled for Fall Hazard
The L-shaped mounting straps used to attach the bicycle rack to the front of the bicycle can break and cause the rack to fall while the bicycle is in use, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Consumers should immediately remove the recalled bicycle racks and contact an authorized Salsa dealer for inspection, re-mounting or refund.
Class Club Children's Letterman Jackets Recalled for Choking Hazard
Snaps on the jacket can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should immediately take the jackets from children and return them to Dillard's for a full refund.
Sportspower BouncePro 14' Trampolines Recalled for Fall Hazard
The netting surrounding these trampolines can break, allowing children to fall through the netting and be injured.
Consumers should stop using the trampolines immediately and contact Sportspower to receive replacement black netting for the trampoline.
Kolcraft Tender Vibes & Light Vibes bassinets Recalled for Fall Hazard
The latches that attach the bassinet base onto the metal frame can appear to be locked in place but still remain unlocked. This allows the bassinet to become detached from the metal frame, causing the bassinet to fall and the infant to be injured.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bassinets and contact the firm by phone or on-line to receive a repair kit and instructions for securing the latches to the metal frame. In the meantime, parents are urged to find an alternate, safe sleeping environment for the child, such as a crib that meets current safety standards or play yard depending on the child's age.