ImagiPLAY Recalls Bead Maze Toys Due to Laceration Hazard
11/20/2008 09:00 AM
The trees on the toys can detach, exposing a metal screw. This poses a laceration hazard to young children.
Candela Recalls Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Anthropologie Stores
11/20/2008 08:30 AM
The candle flames could flare up out of the tin container during the burning of the last half inch of wax, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Watts Water Technologies Recalls Rotor and Shaft Assemblies Due to Fire Hazard
11/20/2008 08:30 AM
If the assembly was installed in a fire suppression system and remained in a closed position, sufficient water might not have been available in the event of a fire. This posed a fire hazard to consumers.
Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recall to Repair Window Blinds by Green Mountain Vista
11/20/2008 06:00 AM
The black-out roller shades and insulated roman shades have a continuous looped bead chain that when not attached to the wall or floor, hangs loosely by the blind, posing a fatal strangulation hazard to children.
Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall of Roman Blinds; Sold Exclusively at IKEA
11/20/2008 06:00 AM
Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck in an exposed inner cord on the backside of the roman blinds.
Brownies Third Lung Recalls Air Compressors Due to Drowning Hazard
11/19/2008 11:30 AM
The air compressors components can fail, which could cause a stoppage of air flow. This poses a risk of drowning to users.
Target Recalls Dive Sticks Due to Impalement Hazard
11/19/2008 11:30 AM
The recalled dive sticks could remain in an upright position, posing an impalement hazard to young children. CPSC banned pre-weighted dive sticks in 2001.
Childrens Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by RD International Due to Strangulation Hazard
11/19/2008 11:30 AM
The jackets have drawstrings through the hood and at the waist. Children can get entangled in the drawstrings that can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches.
GE Recalls to Inspect and Repair Wall Ovens Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
11/18/2008 09:00 AM
The extreme heat used in the self-clean cycle can escape, if the wall oven door is removed and incorrectly re-attached by the installer or the consumer. This can pose a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Lithium-Ion Batteries Used with Bicycle Lights Recalled By DiNotte Lighting Due to Burn Hazard
11/18/2008 08:30 AM
A loose wiring connection and improper venting can cause the battery to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
11/13/2008 01:30 PM
The rechargeable batteries in the radios can leak electrolyte, posing a chemical burn hazard to consumers.
Swim N Score Dive Sticks Recalled by Modells Due to Risk of Impalement Injury to Children
11/13/2008 01:30 PM
Children can fall or land on these dive sticks in shallow water and suffer impalement injuries. Eye and other facial injuries are also possible. In April 2001, CPSC banned certain types of dive sticks.
JA-RU Recalls Toy Trains Due To Choking Hazard
11/13/2008 01:30 PM
The recalled toy contain small parts which can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Lighted Showcases Recalled by Seventh Avenue Due to Fire Hazard
11/13/2008 01:30 PM
The lighted showcases plug adaptor can overheat and melt the adaptors plastic housing, posing a fire hazard.
Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled by American Honda Motor Due to Risk of Swing Arm Weld Failure
11/13/2008 01:30 PM
The weld on the right side of the swing arm can fail, causing the rider to lose control and crash. This could pose a risk of injury or death to riders.