CPSC Recalls in 2014
296 recalls found
December 2014
Tealight Wax Warmer sets Recalled for Fire Hazard
The tealights in the warmers can burn with an erratic or high flame, posing fire and burn hazards.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tealight wax warmer sets and return them to Costco for a full refund. Costco is contacting its customers directly.
Keurig® MINI Plus Brewing Systems Recalled for Burn Hazard
Water can overheat during brewing, spray out and burn consumers.
Consumers should contact Keurig for a free repair. While waiting for a free repair, consumers can contact Keurig about steps to avoid a burn injury.
Kids GAA Fleece Panel Hoodie Recalled for Entrapment Hazard
The sweatshirts have a drawstring around the neck area which poses a strangulation hazard to children. Drawstrings can become entangled or caught on playground slides, hand rails, school bus doors or other moving objects, posing a significant strangulation and/or entanglement hazard to children.
Consumers should immediately take the jackets away from children and remove the drawstring from the jacket to eliminate the hazard or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Kids' Hoodies Recalled for Entrapment Hazard
The hoodies have a drawstring around the neck area which poses a strangulation hazard to children. Drawstrings can become entangled or caught on playground slides, hand rails, school bus doors or other moving objects, posing a significant strangulation and/or entanglement hazard to children.
Consumers should immediately take the hoodie away from kids and remove the drawstring from the sweatshirt to eliminate the hazard or return it to an authorized BRP dealer for a full refund.
Bean Bag Chairs Recalled for Choking Hazard
The zippers on the bean bag chairs can be opened by children who can then crawl inside, become entrapped, suffocate or choke on the bean bag chair's foam beads.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled bean bag chairs from children and check them for zippers that can be opened. Consumers can contact Comfort Research for instructions to permanently disable the zipper.
Off-road motorcycles Recalled for Crash Hazard
The engine can lock up during operation, causing a rider to lose control of the vehicle and crash, resulting in injuries and death.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled motorcycles and contact their local Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly.
Animated toy Recalled for Burn Hazard
The battery compartment can reach temperatures up to 230 degrees Fahrenheit, posing a burn hazard.
Consumers should immediately take the animated monkey away from children, remove the batteries and return the toy to any Cracker Barrel Old Country Store or contact Giggles International for a full refund.
Circuit breakers Recalled for Fire Hazard
The circuit breaker will not trip during an overload condition, posing a risk of fire, burns and electrical shock.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled circuit breakers and contact Schneider Electric for either a free replacement circuit breaker and a credit of up to $300 per address to cover labor costs for installation by a certified electrician or a handle update kit and a credit of up to $150 per address to cover labor costs for installation by a certified electrician.
Pink Pony Hoodies Recalled for Entrapment Hazard
A drawstring through the hood of the hoodies can pose a strangulation hazard to children. Drawstrings can become entangled or caught on playground slides, hand rails, school- bus doors or other moving objects, posing a significant strangulation and/or entanglement hazard to children.
Consumers should immediately take the hoodies from children and remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can return the hoodies to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Gift Gallery Moody Face Stress Balls Recalled for Choking Hazard
These rubber stress balls can break into pieces when squeezed, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should immediately stop using these stress balls and return them to any Wegmans service desk for a full refund.
Roller Window Shades Recalled for Fall Hazard
A steel pin inserted into the idler on the shades can become dislodged and cause the shade to fall from the mounting bracket, posing a risk of injury from impact to the consumer.
Consumers with the recalled window shades should immediately contact the place of purchase for instructions on how to schedule a service call for free replacement idlers. Consumers can also contact WindowTex for help identifying their authorized dealer. Authorized dealers are contacting all known purchasers.
UVEX Bicycle Helmets Recalled for Injury Hazard
The anchor for the helmet's chinstrap can fail, causing the helmets to slide off the head, posing a head injury hazard. The bicycle helmets also do not comply with the impact requirements of the CPSC safety standards for bicycle helmets.
Consumers should stop using the helmets and contact UVEX for a free compliant helmet or a refund of the purchase price.
Harwood Floor Lamps Recalled for Shock Hazard
A defect in the line cord insulation poses a risk of electrical shock.
Consumers should unplug the lamp and return it to an Ethan Allen Design Center for a full refund, including delivery charges if shipped.
Stadium seats Recalled for Injury Hazard
The backrest can fail, posing a risk of injury.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled stadium chairs and contact GCI Outdoor for a free strap repair kit that includes installation instructions, an additional safety strap and a new warning sticker.
AC power cords Recalled for Fire Hazard
The AC power cord can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled power cords and contact Lenovo for a free replacement. Consumers can continue to use the computer on battery power.
Open Vest Sweaters by Leith Recalled for Burn Hazard
The sweaters fail to meet the federal flammability standard for wearing apparel, posing a burn injury hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop wearing the recalled sweaters and contact Nordstrom to return them for a full refund.
Dream On Me Play Yards Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
The play yard's rails can collapse, presenting a strangulation hazards to young children.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled play yards and contact Dream On Me to receive a free repair kit.
HobbyZone Super Cub S Ready-To-Fly and Super Cub S Bind Recalled for Fire Hazard
Power supply units and chargers sold with the model aircraft can overcharge the battery, posing a risk of fire and property damage.
Consumers should stop using the power supply and chargers immediately and contact Horizon Hobby for a replacement AC charger.
Salsa Bearpaw Bicycle Forks Recalled for Fall Hazard
The bicycle fork can bend or break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled Salsa Bearpaw forks and contact a Salsa dealer for a free inspection and replacement fork.
Electrical Meter Breakers Recalled for Shock Hazard
The meter breaker's electrical components can be easily accessed, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Only qualified electrical contractors should repair the product, and consumers should not open the meter breaker's enclosure. Electrical contractors should immediately contact their meter breaker distributor to determine if any of their units are included in this recall. Contractors will receive a free remedy kit, including shipping. Consumers should contact Eaton or the electrical contractor that installed the recalled meter breaker for the free installation of the repair kit.
Daikin Streamer air purifiers Recalled for Fire Hazard
The air purifier's circuit board can overheat and cause the air purifier to catch on fire.
Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled air purifiers and contact Daikin for a full refund or a free replacement air purifier.
Felt Cyclocross Bicycles Recalled for Fall Hazard
The frame of the bicycle could 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 for a free inspection and frame replacement.
November 2014
Utility vehicle doors Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The latch pin can disengage from the latch and allow the door to open while the vehicle is moving, posing a risk of ejection of an unrestrained rider and impact or laceration hazards.
Consumers should immediately stop using vehicles with these doors and contact Pro Armor for a free repair kit.
Goal Zero Sherpa brand 50 and 120 rechargeable battery Recalled for Fire Hazard
The battery packs can overcharge, overheat, bulge and melt the battery pack's enclosure, posing a fire hazard and risk of property damage.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery packs and contact Goal Zero for a free replacement battery pack.
Leatherman® Leap™ multi-tool Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The lock mechanism on the optional knife blade can inadvertently release the blade, posing a laceration hazard.
Consumers should not install the optional knife blade or should immediately stop using the multi-tool with the installed optional knife. Consumers should contact Leatherman for a free replacement multi-tool, including shipping.
Simplex 4100ES Fire Alarm Control Panel Recalled for Injury Hazard
A defective chip in the alarm panel can cause premature battery failure and prevent activation of devices during alarm conditions, posing a risk of injury and property damage.
SimplexGrinnell is inspecting and replacing all circuit boards with the defective chip. SimplexGrinnell and Tyco are contacting purchasers directly.
Aspen, Breeze, Capri, Cirrus, Glider, Kite, LiteRider, Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The folding hinge on the sides of the stroller can pinch a child's finger, posing a laceration or amputation hazard.
Contact Graco immediately for a free repair kit. Repair kits will be available from the firm at the beginning of December 2014. While waiting for a repair kit, caregivers should exercise extreme care when unfolding the stroller to be certain that the hinges are firmly locked before placing a child in the stroller. Caregivers are advised to immediately remove the child from a stroller that begins to fold to keep their fingers from the side hinge area.
Bob-Cat Zero Turn Riding Mower Recalled for Crash Hazard
The steering control arm component can break under normal use, causing driver to lose control and crash.
Mower should be returned to the dealer where purchased for free repair with a newly designed control arm component. Consumers who completed the warranty registration card were contacted directly by Schiller Grounds Care, Inc, with instructions for obtaining the repair.
Hoppe's Semi-Auto Gun Bore Cleaner Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
Bottles have a child-resistant cap that can become loose. Chemicals in this product can cause skin irritation, internal injury or death if ingested.
Consumers should immediately discontinue use of the product, ensure that the cap is secured on the bottle, keep out of the reach and sight of children and contact Hoppe's for a free replacement product and disposal instructions.
Olympus DS-5500 digital audio recorders Recalled for Burn Hazard
The recalled recorders can overheat when charging, posing a burn hazard to consumers and property.
Consumers should stop using the recorders immediately and contact Olympus, or the retailer where the recorder was purchased, to receive a full refund, free repair or a free replacement recorder.
Altitude Gold shag rugs Recalled for Fire Hazard
The large rugs fail to meet federal standards for flammability and could ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. The small rugs fail to meet federal labeling requirements. Small rugs are not required to meet the federal flammability standard; however, they are required to be permanently labeled with the following statement: "FLAMMABLE (FAILS U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE STANDARD FF 2-70): SHOULD NOT BE USED NEAR SOURCES OF IGNITION."
Consumers should contact Mohawk to receive a refund for the large rugs and a warning label to be affixed to the underside of the small rugs.
Two-Tone Power Bank Charger Recalled for Fire Hazard
When unit is being charged or being used to charge another device, it can overheat, causing a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the charger and contact AP Specialties for a replacement. AP Specialties will send consumer an envelope and label with instructions on how to return the power bank free of charge. Upon receipt of the power bank, AP Specialties will send the consumer a replacement product.
Ski poles Recalled for Injury Hazard
The stainless steel pick in the handgrip can break and fail to slow or stop users from sliding downhill on a snow or ice covered slope, posing a risk of injury.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ski poles and contact Black Diamond to receive a free replacement for the upper shaft.
DD Brand Candles Recalled for Fire Hazard
The candles' high flame can ignite the surface of the wax, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and return them to the nearest Hobby Lobby. Consumers with a receipt will receive a full refund. Consumers without a receipt will be issued a store credit. Online purchasers should contact CoScentrix for instructions on returning the product.
Air exchangers Recalled for Fire Hazard
The motor in the air exchangers can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately turn off and stop using their air exchangers. Consumers should contact Venmar Ventilation to request a free inspection and repair by a Venmar field technician.
Cool Draft Misting Fans Recalled for Fire Hazard
The fan's wiring is not properly grounded, posing electric shock and fire hazards.
Consumers should stop using the misting fans immediately, unplug them and contact Ventamatic for a free repair, free shipping of the fan to Ventamatic and return back to consumers.
Tankless gas water heaters Recalled for Fire Hazard
The water heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water heaters and contact Challenger Supply Holdings to arrange for a free repair.
Aqua Lung buoyancy compensators with SureLock II weight Recalled for Drowning Hazard
The rubber handles can detach as divers are trying to remove the weight pockets to rise to the surface in an emergency. This poses a drowning hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled buoyancy compensators and return the two weight pockets to an authorized Aqua Lung dealer to receive a free inspection and free newly-designed replacement weight pocket handles.
Hello Kitty® Birthday Lollipop Whistles Recalled for Choking Hazard
Components inside of the whistle can detach, posing choking and aspiration hazards to young children.
Consumers should immediately take the whistle away from children and return it to any McDonald's for a free replacement toy and either a yogurt tube or a bag of apple slices.
4Seasons folding lounge chair Recalled for Fall Hazard
The chair can tip or recline too quickly, posing a fall hazard.
Consumers should stop using the chairs and should destroy them by carefully cutting out a 5-inch by 5-inch piece of the fabric on the seat of the chair, rendering the chairs unusable, and removing the manufacturer's tag from the back of the chair. 4Seasons will provide a full refund to all consumers who present the cut-out fabric and tag.
October 2014
3-in-1 USB phone charger Recalled for Fire Hazard
The charger can overheat while in use, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the charger and contact Tectron International to request a mailing label to return the merchandise. Mailing labels will be emailed to customers.
Visonic Amber Pendants and Visonic Amber Kits Recalled for Safety Concern
An accelerated circuit drain of the pendant battery can result in a decreased battery life and shorter than expected "low battery" warning period, from 30 days down to a nine day warning period.
Consumers should immediately contact Visonic or their alarm service provider for instructions on receiving a replacement pendant. Until a new pendant is received, consumers should manually test their pendant regularly for low battery status.
Modular Storage Bars Recalled for Fall Hazard
When weight is applied to the storage bar, the screws holding the mounting plate can pull out of the bar allowing the storage bar to fall, posing an injury hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the storage bars and return them to any Cost Plus World Market or World Market store for a free replacement.
Designer Pro Series Suction Covers Recalled for Entrapment Hazard
The drain suction cover can become disengaged from the spa wall, posing an entrapment hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using spas with the recalled drained covers. Consumers should contact Waterway Plastics for inspection instructions and information on receiving a free replacement cover.
DBINLINE Rear Shock Recalled for Fall Hazard
The shock absorber is marked with graphics that incorrectly identify the adjustment directions for High Speed Rebound (HSR) damping. Following these directions will cause unexpected behavior by a bike's suspension and pose a fall hazard to a rider.
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Cane Creek for a repair decal kit to correct the HSR adjustment markings on affected product.
Flashlight Recalled for Burn Hazard
The flashlight can overheat and melt the plastic handle, posing a burn risk to the user.
Consumers should immediately stop using the flashlight, remove the batteries and return it to the customer service desk at any Meijer store or contact Meijer for a full refund.
All-Terrain Vehicles Recalled for Crash Hazard
Components in the front gear case can fail, posing a risk of loss of control and crash hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact an Arctic Cat dealer to schedule a free repair.
Brigg & Stratton Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mower Recalled for Injury Hazard
Weld on drive axle can fail resulting in loss of brake control, posing an injury hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an authorized Snapper service dealer for a free repair.
Sanus Simplicity SLF5 flat screen television wall mount Recalled for Safety Concern
The nut securing the television to the main arm assembly can loosen causing the attached television to become detached from the arm assembly, posing an impact hazard.
The company is contacting consumers and providing a free repair kit. Consumers should follow the instructions to do the repair provided in the letter and contact Milestone if they have any questions or concerns.
Recreational off-highway vehicles Recalled for Fire Hazard
Vegetation and debris can accumulate on the middle skid plate and make contact with the vehicle's exhaust system. Dried debris can ignite, resulting in smoke or fire.
Owners should immediately stop using the recalled vehicle and take it to an authorized Honda dealer to have the original middle skid plate removed and an updated middle skid plate installed free of charge.