CPSC Recalls in 2013
290 recalls found
February 2013
Middleton Siege Crossbows Recalled for Fire Hazard
The crossbow can fire unexpectedly when the auto-safety mechanism appears to be on and the trigger is pulled, posing an injury hazard to the user and bystanders. In addition, the crossbow limbs can crack or break under normal use.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crossbows and contact Bohning to return the crossbows for a full refund. Bohning is contacting customers directly.
BlueStar™ residential gas wall ovens Recalled for Fire Hazard
Some of the wall ovens have been improperly installed and/or have damaged flexible gas appliance connectors, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ovens, contact BlueStar for instructions on identifying affected units and to schedule a repair.
EVO strollers Recalled for Entrapment Hazard
The opening between the grab bar 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.
Consumers should stop using the strollers immediately and contact Mutsy USA to receive a free replacement seat unit and grab bar.
Ski-Doo® snowmobiles Recalled for Fire Hazard
The fuel pump inlet fitting can come into contact with the oil tank and break, leading to a fuel to leak, which poses a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a BRP dealer to schedule a free repair. BRP has notified registered consumers directly about this recall.
4moms® breeze™ Cotton Jersey Playard Sheets Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The sheets are too small for the play yards. A sheet that does not properly fit the play yard poses an entrapment hazard that could lead to suffocation.
Consumers should stop using the recalled play yard sheets immediately and return them to 4moms for a full refund.
Canning Jar Lifter Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The jar lifter handle can detach over time due to a missing stainless steel core in the hinge. This can cause the tongs to fail to grip and allow a jar being lifted to fall, posing a laceration hazard to the user.
Consumers should immediately stop using the jar lifter and contact Progressive International Corporation for a free replacement.
Scented candles Recalled for Fire Hazard
These candles can burn with a high flame, presenting a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Consumers should stop using these recalled candles and contact or return them to Barneys New York to receive a full refund.
Precedent golf and transport vehicles Recalled for Fire Hazard
The fuel hose could separate from the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should contact any Club Car dealer for a free inspection and repair of the fuel hose system. The firm is contacting consumers directly.
January 2013
Triaminic® Syrups and Theraflu Warming Relief® Syrups Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
These child-resistant caps can fail to function properly and enable the cap to be removed by a child with the tamper-evident seal in place, posing a risk of unintentional ingestion and poisoning. These products contain acetaminophen and diphenhydramine which are required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act to be sealed with child-resistant packaging.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Novartis for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund.
MegaFood One Daily Supplement Bottles Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The packaging is not child-resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The supplement tablets inside the bottle contain iron, which can cause serious injury or death to young children if multiple tablets are ingested at once.
Consumers should immediately place bottles of this product out of reach of children and return any recalled bottles to the original place of purchase for a full refund or replacement.
Magnet Balls® Manipulative Magnet Sets Recalled for Injury Hazard
When two or more magnets are swallowed, they can link together inside a child's intestines and clamp onto body tissues, causing intestinal obstructions, perforations, sepsis and death. Internal injury from magnets can pose serious lifelong health effects.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled magnets and contact SCS Direct for instructions on returning the product for a $20 store credit.
Bunk Beds Recalled for Entrapment Hazard
The openings between the metal rails of the end structures are greater than allowed in the standard and pose a risk of entrapment or asphyxiation hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the firm for a free repair kit with instructions.
Nanospheres Magnetic Desk Toys Recalled for Injury Hazard
If two or more magnets are swallowed, they can link together inside a child's intestines and clamp onto body tissues, causing intestinal obstructions, perforations, sepsis and death. Internal injury from magnets can pose serious lifelong health effects.
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the company to arrange for return and a full refund.
Sportspower BouncePro 14' Trampolines Recalled for Fall Hazard
The enclosure netting surrounding these trampolines can break, allowing children to fall through the netting and be injured.
Consumers should immediately stop using the trampolines and contact Sportspower to receive a replacement enclosure netting.
Million Dollar Baby Dressers Recalled for Entrapment Hazard
If a young child climbs up open dresser drawers, the dresser can tip over and pose the risk of entrapment.
Consumers should immediately stop using and keep the dresser out of a child's reach. Consumers can contact Million Dollar Baby to receive a free retrofit kit that contains a wall anchor strap, which attaches to the dresser and wall to help prevent the dresser from tipping. The kits can be ordered by visiting the firm's website at www.themdbfamily.com/safety2 and click on Safety HQ or call toll-free at (888) 673-6652 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Natart Chelsea Dressers Recalled for Entrapment Hazard
If a young child climbs up open dresser drawers, the dresser can tip over and pose the risk of entrapment.
Consumers should immediately stop using and place the dresser out of a child's reach. Free retrofit kits that contain wall anchor straps are being offered to consumers to help prevent the dresser from tipping. The kits can be ordered by visiting www.chelseawallanchor.com, www.NatartJuvenile.com, emailing the firm at safety@chelseawallanchor.com or calling (819) 364-6039, extension 224, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.
Can-Am® Commander Side-by-Side Off Road Vehicles Recalled for Fire Hazard
Debris such as leaves, hay and grass in wet terrain areas can collect in the vehicle's exhaust pipe area in a short period of time. A hot exhaust pipe and accumulated debris that has dried, poses a risk of fire.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles, check their exhaust for accumulated debris as described in the Cleaning Procedure of Exhaust Area guide and contact a BRP dealer to schedule a free update kit repair. The guide is available to consumers at their local BRP dealer or online at www.can-am.brp.com. BRP has notified registered consumers directly about this recall and the vehicle's cleaning guide.
Men's and Women's Heated Jackets Recalled for Burn Hazard
The heated inner wrist cuff can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the heated jackets and check the style number to determine if they are part of the recall. Those with recalled jackets should disconnect both batteries from the electrical connections inside the battery pouches and contact Columbia Sportswear for a full refund with proof of purchase. Without proof of purchase, the following refund prices will apply: Men's and Women's Circuit Breaker™ II Jacket $275 Men's and Women's Electro AMP™ Jacket $250 Men's and Women's Electro™ Interchange Jacket $300 Men's Electric Big Game™ Interchange $300
Specialized Bicycle Components Tarmac SL4 Crux Secteur Recalled for Fall Hazard
The steerer tube in the front fork can break, posing a fall hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycles and take them to an authorized dealer for free inspection and, if needed, a free repair.
Mattresses and mattresses with foundations 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 contact The Mattress Cloud to receive a free replacement mattress and to arrange for the firm to pick up the recalled mattress.
Q-Series Temperature and Humidity Sensors Recalled for Fire Hazard
The sensors can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should look to see if their sensors are currently operating on an AC power source and, if they are, consumers should immediately have the recalled sensors converted to a DC power source. Consumers should contact Siemens to schedule the installation of a free replacement sensor. Siemens is directly contacting owners of the recalled sensors.
Perfect Resistance Bands Recalled for Injury Hazard
The bands can detach from the mesh cloth loops posing an injury hazard to the user and those in the vicinity.
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Implus Footcare for a refund or replacement product.
Burien Floor Lamps Recalled for Fire Hazard
The on/off foot switch on the lamps can fail and melt, resulting in shock and fire hazards.
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled lamp and return it to the store for a repair. The store will replace the on/off foot switch with a new plug and dimmer. Consumers who purchased the lamps online should contact Dolan NW for a replacement lamp.
Reclining Chair Recalled for Fall Hazard
The chair can tip over backwards when used in its fully reclined position, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact American Signature to receive free replacement legs. Consumers may also return the chairs for a store credit equal to the full price of the chair. American Signature is contacting its customers directly.
Air Mister Recalled for Injury Hazard
The Air Mister can shatter during use, posing an injury hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled misters and return them to any Target store for a full refund.
Weight Workbenches Recalled for Injury Hazard
The weld on the backrest adjustment brackets of the weight workbench can break, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the product until they order and install a free safety retrofit repair kit. Consumers can also return the product for a full refund.
Children's two-piece pajama sets Recalled for Burn Hazard
The children's cotton or cotton/fleece pajamas sets fail to meet the federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear, because they do not meet the tight-fitting sizing requirements. This poses a burn hazard to children.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled pajamas away from children and return them to any Target for a full refund.
Bugaboo Cameleon and Bugaboo Donkey Model Strollers Recalled for Choking Hazard
A button on the stroller's carrycot/seat carry handle can become disengaged and cause the handle to detach, posing fall and choking hazards to young children.
Consumers should immediately remove the carry handle from the strollers and contact Bugaboo for a free replacement handle. Consumers can continue to use the strollers while awaiting the replacement handle.
Girls' Circo Fleece Blanket Sleepers Recalled for Burn Hazard
The pajamas fail to meet the federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.
Consumers should immediately stop using the pajamas and return them to any Target store to receive a full refund.
Enduro motorcycles Recalled for Fire Hazard
During use, the pre-formed fuel hose can develop small holes or cracks at the ends of the hose, allowing fuel to leak. This poses a fire and crash hazard to the rider and/or others.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled KTM motorcycles and contact a KTM authorized dealer to schedule a free repair.
Can-Am® Commander side-by-side off-road vehicles Recalled for Injury Hazard
Improper assembly of the steering column to the rack and pinion can result in the loss of steering control, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the user, passenger or bystanders.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a BRP dealer to schedule a free repair. BRP has notified registered consumers directly about this recall.
High-pressure scuba diving air hoses Recalled for Drowning Hazard
The diving hose that connects the regulator to the tank's pressure gauge can separate reducing the available air supply to the diver, posing a drowning hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the hoses and contact A-Plus Marine for a free replacement hose.
Utility Vehicles Recalled for Fire Hazard
The fuel line can separate, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact a John Deere dealer to schedule a free inspection and free repair. John Deere is contacting all registered owners of the recalled utility vehicles directly.
2013 Polaris Ranger® 400 recreational off-highway vehic Recalled for Crash Hazard
The recreational vehicle's throttle can fail to operate properly, which can cause the vehicle's rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Polaris Ranger vehicles and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting its customers directly.
Omni-Heat™ Lithium-Polymer Rechargeable Batteries Recalled for Fire Hazard
The batteries have a cell defect which can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately check the battery packs included with the electric jacket to determine if they are part of the recall. Those with affected batteries should immediately remove the affected battery pack(s) from the jacket and contact Columbia Sportswear for a free replacement.
Power Supply Transformers Recalled for Fire Hazard
The transformers do not meet the UL standard for this product and pose a fire risk.
Consumer should stop using these recalled power supply transformers and unplug them immediately until a free replacement transformer has been professionally installed. Contact HEICO lighting to schedule the free installation of a replacement transformer.
Newborn Rock 'n Play Sleeper™ Recalled for Mold Hazard
Mold can develop between the removable seat cushion and the hard plastic frame of the sleeper when it remains wet/moist or is infrequently cleaned, posing a risk of exposure to mold to infants sleeping in the product. The CPSC advises that mold has been associated with respiratory illnesses and other infections. Although mold is not present at the time of purchase, mold growth can occur after use of the product.
Consumers should immediately check for mold under the removable seat cushion. Dark brown, gray or black spots can indicate the presence of mold. If mold is found, consumers should immediately stop using the product. Consumers can contact Fisher-Price for cleaning instructions or further assistance. Cleaning and care instructions can also be found at www.service.mattel.com or by contacting the firm.
Amana Packaged Gas/Electric Heating and Cooling units Recalled for Fire Hazard
The serial plates on the units have inaccurate information that could result in installers and servicers using undersized wiring, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should contact Goodman for a free replacement of the serial plate label and a free inspection of the installation wiring. Goodman is directly contacting customers who purchased the recalled units.
Egg Incubator Recalled for Fire Hazard
The base can ignite during use, posing a fire hazard to the consumer.
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the company for a free replacement base.
Game Winner® crossbow cocking ropes Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The hooks attaching the cocking rope to the crossbow string can break and cause it to recoil, posing a laceration hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cocking ropes and return them to Academy for a full refund.