CPSC Recalls in 2013
290 recalls found
November 2013
Riley Duo Bunk Beds Recalled for Entrapment Hazard
The openings between the guardrails on the bunk bed can exceed 3 ½ inches in width, which is too wide and does not meet safety standards. This presents an entrapment hazard where a child could be seriously injured or become asphyxiated.
Consumers should immediately contact Wood Castle Furniture for a free repair. Either the consumer or a company representative can determine if the guardrails spacing is too wide. Consumers with young children should discontinue use of the bunk bed until the hazard has been remedied.
L.L. Bean girl's pajama sets Recalled for Burn Hazard
The pajama sets fail to meet the federal flammability standard for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled pajama sets away from children and contact L.L. Bean to receive a free replacement, a full refund or store gift certificate.
Children's nightgowns Recalled for Burn Hazard
The nightgowns fail to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled nightgowns away from children and return to Babycottons for a full refund.
Boy's hooded jackets Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
The jackets have drawstrings in the hood around the neck area that pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
Consumers should take the recalled jackets away from children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or for a repair.
Candelabra LED Bulbs Recalled for Fire Hazard
The bulbs can overheat and catch fire, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled LED bulbs and contact Infinity Green Products for instructions on how to receive a prepaid postage label to return the product and get a full refund. Infinity Green Products is contacting its customers directly.
Ceiling boxes Recalled for Fall Hazard
The ceiling box can crack causing the light fixture to fall from the ceiling, posing an impact hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately contact Cooper Crouse-Hinds to determine if their product is recalled and whether they will receive a full refund, a free replacement, or a free repair of the ceiling box. If unable to determine via phone, Cooper Crouse-Hinds will send a representative to conduct an on-site identification of the recalled product.
Ryobi P113 Dual Chemistry Battery Chargers Recalled for Fire Hazard
The chargers can malfunction, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Consumers should immediately remove any battery from the charger, stop using the recalled charger, unplug it and contact One World Technologies for a free replacement charger.
October 2013
Blenders Recalled for Injury Hazard
A piece of the blender's mixing blade unit can break off during use, posing an injury hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blender and contact Calphalon for a free repair kit.
Snoopy Sno-Cone Machines Recalled for Fall Hazard
A brass rivet can fall out of the sno-cone machine's ice-shaving cylinder and into a sno-cone, posing a risk of injury to the mouth or the teeth.
Consumers should stop using the recalled sno-cone machines immediately and contact LaRose Industries for a free repair kit, which includes a new ice shaving cylinder. Do not return the recalled sno-cone machines to the store where purchased.
Motion-Activated Outdoor Lights Recalled for Shock Hazard
The internal fixture wiring can energize the entire surface and fittings of the fixture, posing an electrical shock hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the lights and turn off the power switch before removing the light from its mounting. Contact the company for instructions on how to return the light fixture and receive a free replacement.
A/C Adaptor (charger) included with Polaroid PMID 709 I Recalled for Fire Hazard
The adaptors can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Customers should immediately stop using the adaptor and contact Southern Telecom for a replacement adaptor at no cost. Customers will receive an envelope for returning the recalled product with their replacement adaptor.
BreathableSack wearable blanket for infants Recalled for Choking Hazard
The zipper pull tabs and sliders can detach posing a choking hazard to infants.
Consumers should immediately stop using the BreathableSacks from Lot No. 124 and contact BreathableBaby to request a replacement garment.
Circo-brand Chloe and Conner Sitting Stools Recalled for Fall Hazard
The stabilizing bar can crack and cause the stool to collapse, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Consumers should immediately stop using the stool and return it to a Target store for a full refund.
All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) Recalled for Crash Hazard
The ATV's steering shaft can break unexpectedly and cause the rider to lose steering control and crash. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact a Honda ATV dealer to schedule a free repair. American Honda is contacting its customers directly.
Hanging pendant lamps Recalled for Fire Hazard
The lamp's wires can be connected incorrectly because the wires' polarity labels can fall off or be mislabeled, posing fire and shock hazards to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamp and contact Crate and Barrel for a replacement lamp of equal value or a full refund, including shipping and $100 reimbursement for charges incurred in removing and replacing recalled lamps by using a licensed electrician.
Tommy Bahama® Outdoor Ceiling Fans Recalled for Fall Hazard
The brackets holding the fan blades can break and cause the blades to fall, posing a risk of injury to bystanders.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fans and contact Emerson Air Comfort Products to schedule a free in-home repair or to order a free do-it-yourself repair kit.
Building Toy Playsets Recalled for Choking Hazard
The plastic hats found on playset figures pose a choking/aspiration hazard for children.
Consumers should immediately remove the plastic hat from Safari Sam and Mighty Mike and contact Infinitoy Inc., to exchange the hat for a free replacement figure.
Trail Crest boys and girls hooded sweatshirts and jacke Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
The hoodies and jackets have drawstrings through the hood or neck which pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
Consumers should immediately take the garments away from children. Consumers can remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the garments to Trail Crest for a full refund. Contact Trail Crest for a return address label and instructions for returning the garment.
APC SurgeArrest surge protectors Recalled for Fire Hazard
The surge protectors can overheat, smoke and melt, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled surge protectors, unplug them and contact Schneider Electric for a free replacement surge protector.
September 2013
TS 55 REQ Plunge Cut Circular Saw Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The plunge lock can engage when not intended, causing the saw blade to remain exposed from the housing following completion of the plunge cut and posing a laceration hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled saws and contact Festool USA for details on how to get a free repair or replacement product, or how to receive a refund.
Journey Girl Travel Trunk Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The blue metal handle on the trunk can be sharp, presenting a laceration hazard to the user.
Consumers should immediately stop using the travel trunk, put it out of reach of children and return it to a Toys R Us store for a full refund or store credit.
BBQ Ant Votive Candle Holders Recalled for Fire Hazard
The decorative ant's arms, used to hold up the votive cup, can break. If this happens, a lit candle can tip over or fall out, posing fire and burn hazards.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled votive candle holders and return them to any Cracker Barrel Old Country Store location or mail to Mercuries Asia USA, Ltd., 1501 Gary Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018 for a full refund, including shipping.
Disc brake calipers Recalled for Crash Hazard
The calipers on the disc brakes can fail, posing a collision hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycles with recalled Shimano brakes and contact a Shimano authorized dealer to receive a free installation and replacement of the calipers.
Iron Sleigh, Petal and Picket bed frames Recalled for Entrapment Hazard
The openings in the headboard and footboard pose an entrapment hazard to young children.
Consumers should keep young children away from these beds and contact The Land of Nod to arrange for the bed to be returned for a full merchandise credit for the purchase price. Consumers with models that do not have a label with the SKU number printed on it should contact the firm for assistance with identifying whether or not their bed is part of the recall. The Land of Nod is contacting its customers directly.
Baroque and Quatrefoil Magnet Boards Recalled for Fall Hazard
The steel magnet board can separate from wood backing causing it to fall and posing an injury hazard.
Consumers should immediately remove the recalled magnetic boards from the wall and contact DENY Designs for a free replacement board with a shipping label and reusable box to return the recalled product. Once the recalled product is received by the firm, consumers will also receive a discount code good for 50% off a future purchase from DENY.
Frigidaire Professional© blenders Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The blender's blade shaft assembly can break during use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Consumers should stop using the recalled blenders immediately and contact Frigidaire for instructions on returning the blenders for a free replacement blender.
Children's one-piece footed pajamas Recalled for Burn Hazard
The footed pajamas fail to meet the federal flammability standard for children's sleepwear, posing a burn hazard to children. The garments are being recalled because they do not meet the tight-fitting sizing requirements.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled pajamas away from children and return them to any The Children's Place store for a full refund.
Chiller-based water dispensers Recalled for Fire Hazard
The hot water tank can stop functioning and cause the machine to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Waterlogic is contacting its distributors and providing a list of affected units and all technical instructions and necessary parts for repairing the units. Consumers who have not been contacted by their distributer for a free repair should contact Waterlogic.
Dehumidifiers Recalled for Fire Hazard
The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke and catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the dehumidifiers and contact Gree to receive a refund.
Ceiling-Mounted Light Fixture Recalled for Fire Hazard
The fixture's socket wire insulation can degrade and lead 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 recalled light fixtures and return them to the place of purchase to obtain a free replacement fixture, or contact Dolan Designs to schedule a free in-home repair.
Visonic Amber Classic and Amber SelectX Personal Emerge Recalled for Safety Concern
A single Amber Base station set to Common Area Mode will not detect a low battery or dead battery warning signal from the remote pendant that notifies the end user or system administrator to replace the pendant battery.
Consumers should immediately contact their system installer or a Visonic alarm installation professional to determine if their Amber base station is set to Common Area Mode, and if so, to either reset their unit to another mode or make other system changes, such as adding an additional base station. Only a professionally-trained PERS system installer can identify and modify the particular mode configuration. Owners are also reminded to manually test their Amber PERS pendant regularly for low battery status.
L.L.Bean Deluxe Packaway Boat Carts Recalled for Injury Hazard
The cart's plastic wheel rims can burst when the rubber tires are over-inflated, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Consumers should call L.L.Bean or go to the firm's website for new instructions and psi stickers to put on the wheels of the cart. Do not add air to the tires until reviewing the new instructions on the maximum inflation level or psi.
Children's books titled "Count my Kisses, 1, 2, 3" and Recalled for Choking Hazard
A metal rod holding small beads on the cover of books can detach and release small parts that present a choking hazard. A detached metal bar can expose a sharp edge posing a laceration hazard.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled books away from children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Motorcycle Training Wheels Recalled for Crash Hazard
Bolts and nuts securing the wheel can loosen and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled training wheels, remove them from the motorcycle and contact Cambridge Metal and Plastics to have them repaired free of charge.
Water-absorbing polymer balls Recalled for Safety Concern
The soft and colorful product can be mistaken by a child for candy. When the marble-sized toy is ingested, it can expand inside a child's body and cause intestinal obstructions, resulting in severe discomfort, vomiting, dehydration and could be life threatening. The toys do not show up on an x-ray and need surgery to be removed from the body.
Consumers should immediately take this recalled toy away from children and contact Be Amazing! Toys for a refund.
Water-absorbing polymer beads Recalled for Safety Concern
The hard and colorful toy can be easily mistaken for candy by a child. When the bead is ingested, it expands and can cause intestinal obstructions inside a child's body, resulting in severe discomfort, vomiting, dehydration and could be life threatening. The toys need surgery to be removed from the body. Similar toys have not shown up on x-rays.
Consumers should immediately take this recalled toy away from children and contact Eco-Novelty for a refund.
Air pistols Recalled for Explosion Hazard
The air pistols can explode at high temperatures, propelling the pistol's broken plastic pieces into the air, and posing a risk of serious eye and other injuries to users.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled air pistols, remove the CO2 cartridge and contact Crosman for instructions to return the air pistols to Crosman for a free replacement air gun or a full refund.
White 2-Bulb Floor Lamp Recalled for Fire Hazard
The lamp can short when a standard one-way bulb is fully tightened in the lamp's three-way socket, posing a fire and shock hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamp, unplug it and return it to any Target store for a full refund.
August 2013
Sulley character stuffed animal Recalled for Choking Hazard
The stuffed animal's eye can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled Sulley from children and return it to any Build-A-Bear Workshop store to receive a coupon for any stuffed animal from Build-A-Bear Workshop.
Painted cottage step stools Recalled for Fall Hazard
The step stools can slide or tip over, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the step stools and contact L.L.Bean for a full refund or a merchandise card. L.L.Bean will send consumers a prepaid label to return one leg of the stool. The rest of the stool can be discarded. L.L.Bean is contacting purchasers of the step stool directly.
Vitamix 64-ounce Low-Profile Container Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The blade can break, creating a laceration hazard to consumers.
Consumers should stop using the recalled container immediately and contact Vitamix for instructions on how to send back the container (without the lid or any accessories) to the firm for a free repair.
Car Seat Adaptor for Strollers Recalled for Fall Hazard
The car seat adaptor support bars can fail, posing a fall hazard to children.
Consumers should immediately stop using their car seat adaptor and contact Baby Jogger for free replacement support bars.
HALO® SleepSack® Wearable Blankets with Pink Satin Flow Recalled for Choking Hazard
Petals from the floral embellishment on the blankets can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants.
Consumers should immediately stop using the wearable blankets and contact HALO Innovations for a pre-paid envelope containing instructions to remove and return the flower and order a free replacement product.
Children's two-piece loungewear sets Recalled for Burn Hazard
The loungewear garments fail to meet children's sleepwear federal flammability standards which require sleepwear, including loungewear, to be either snug-fitting or flame resistant, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.
Consumers should immediately stop using the pajamas and contact Apple Park for a full refund.
Chefmate® 2-Quart Tea Kettles Recalled for Burn Hazard
Steam can travel up the handle, or water can spill from the spout, posing a burn hazard to the consumer. In addition, the leaking steam can cause the kettle to fail to whistle. If water completely evaporates from the kettle, the aluminum bottom can melt onto the stove and pose a burn hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tea kettles and return them to any Target store, or contact Wilton Industries for a full refund.
Children's Pajamas and Nightgowns Recalled for Burn Hazard
The pajamas fail to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled pajamas away from children, stop using them and return to the place of purchase for a full refund.
KRITTER and SNIGLAR Junior Beds Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The metal rod connecting the guard rail to the bed frame can break in use, posing a laceration hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled KRITTER and SNIGLAR junior beds and contact IKEA to receive a free repair kit.
Boys' and girls' sandals Recalled for Fall Hazard
The cork sole can detach from the sandal and cause a child to trip and fall.
Consumers should take the sandals away from children immediately and contact JP Boden to receive a postage paid label to return the shoes and receive a full refund. JP Boden is contacting purchasers of the sandals directly.
Char-Broil® Gas Patio Bistro® Grills Recalled for Burn Hazard
The electronic ignition on the grill can ignite unexpectedly, posing a burn hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the grills and contact Char-Broil for instructions on how to order and install a free repair kit.
Endura and Ambient LED dimmable light bulbs Recalled for Shock Hazard
A lead wire in the bulb's housing can have an improper fitting, which can electrify the entire lamp and pose a shock hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled LED bulbs, unplug the fixture, remove the bulb and contact Philips for free replacement bulbs.