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Goods Commonly Subject to Product
Liability
Alarms
Kidde Safety Announce Recall of Carbon Monoxide Alarms
March 1999, News from CSPC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Kidde Safety, of Mebane, N.C., is voluntary recalling about 1 million carbon monoxide alarms', including 650,000 Nighthawks and 350,000 Lifesavers. The lifesaver models could alarm late or not alarm at all, and the Nighthawk models could alarm late. These alarms are used to detect carbon monoxide (CO), a colorless, odorless gas, leaking from fuel burning appliances. When they don't work, consumers can be unknowingly exposed to hazardous levels of CO, and suffer injury or death.
ATV
Kawasaki Announce Recall of All Terrain Vehicles
September 2000, News from CSPC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Washington, D.C. - Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 47,000 all terrain vehicles (ATV). Under certain conditions, the drive belts on these ATVs' can break, and pieces of the belt can lock up the transmission, including the wheels, causing the vehicle to stop suddenly. This can cause the operator to lose control of the vehicle, crash, or be ejected off the vehicle, resulting in injury or death.
Kawasaki has received reports of 12 riders suffering injuries as a result of drive belts breaking and their vehicle suddenly stopping.
Baby Cribs
Generation 2 Worldwide Announce Recall to Repair Pisces Baby Cribs
May 1999, News from CSPC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Generation 2 Worldwide, of Dothan, Ala., is recalling about 6,600 Next Generation Pisces Cribs. The slats on the headboards and foot boards of these cribs can come loose, creating a large opening between the slats. CPSC standards limit the space between side rail slats to no more than 2 3/8 inches. Spacing larger than this enables an infant to become entrapped in the side rails, which can result in serious injury or death.
Generation 2 Worldwide has received 12 reports of slats on these cribs coming loose. No injuries have been reported.
Baby Pacifier
Rashti & Rashti Announce Recall of Pacifier Clips
August 2000, News from CSPC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rashti & Rashti Inc., of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 12,700 pacifier clips. The metal clip and the small rivet that attaches the clip to a small, stuffed animal on the pacifier holder can break apart easily exposing babies to small parts. This poses a choking and aspiration hazard to babies.
Playtex Products Voluntarily Announces Pacifier Recall
June 2000, News from CSPC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Playtex Products Inc., of Westport Conn., is voluntarily recalling about 1.8 million Classic Pattern "Cherubs" and Soft Comfort latex pacifiers. Because the latex is aging faster than normal, the nipple can detach from the shield, presenting a choking hazard to babies.
Baby Rattlers
Warner Bros. Studio Store Announce Recall of Tweety Rattles and Sandals
May 2000, News from CSPC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Warner Bros. Studio Store, of Burbank, Calif., (Warner Bros. Store) is recalling about 3,800 Tweety rattles and 1,000 pairs of Tweety Sandals. Both products are being recalled because small parts of each product can detach and pose choking hazard to young children. CPSC and Warner Bros. Studio Store have received three reports of parents removing detached parts of sandals and a rattle from their babies' mouths. No injuries have been reported.
Rattle Recall
The rattle is sold as part of a Tweety Bib, Rattle and Spoon Set. The rattle, which is covered with a yellow cloth and is approximately 5 inches long, is a Tweety image and has a small blue and white bib (about 1.5 inches wide and 1.4 inches long) tied around Tweety's neck. Tweety's bib can detach, posing a choking hazard to a young child.
Russ Berrie & Co. Inc Announce Recall of Rattles
March 2000, News from CSPC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Russ Berrie & Co. Inc, of Oakland, NJ, is voluntarily recalling about 13,400 rattles. The shape and size of the rattle's handle allow it to become lodged in the throats of babies, posing a choking hazard. The rattles violate the Federal Hazardous Substances Act for the design and construction of baby rattles.
Baby Teether
Firms Announce Recall of Teethers and Oil Burning Candles
July 2000, News from CSPC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
This press release consists of two recalls. Please choose the appropriate recall below.
· Teether Toys - Manhattan Group LLC, of Minneapolis, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 22,000 plastic teether toys. The teether can pull apart easily and expose small pieces.
Bassinet
Kids Line Inc. Announce Recall to Repair "Le Cradle" Bassinets
August 2000, News from CSPC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Kids Line Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif., is voluntarily recalling for repair about 46,000 Le Cradle bassinets. Infants can become entrapped in an opening between the bassinet's side and mattress platform and suffocate. Additionally, fabric can separate from the metal frame. Infants can be injured when the scrape against or become caught in the frame.
Kids Line has received one report of a 3 month-old boy in Oakland Park, Fla., who died when he suffocated after becoming trapped between the bassinet's side and mattress platform. Three other infants were scraped and bruised from contact with the metal frame that became exposed when the fabric separated from the frame.
Bicycle Helmets
Bell Sports Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Helmets
April 2000, News from CSPC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Bell Sports Inc., of San Jose, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 5,800 bicycle helmets used for BMX and Downhill Mountain biking and racing. A defect with the helmets' chinstrap rivets can result in the helmet coming off the rider's head in the event of a fall or crash. If the helmet comes off, serious head injury could result.
Bell Sports is aware of one incident where the chin strap assembly became detached from a helmet during a crash. No injury was reported.
Bikes
Trek Bicycle Corp. Announce Recall of Road Bikes and Handlebar Stems
September 2000, News from CSPC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Trek Bicycle Corp., of Waterloo, Wis., is voluntarily recalling about 13,600 road bikes and about 4,700-road bike handlebar stems that were sold separately. The bolts on these bikes's handlebar stems can break, resulting in the handlebars detaching from the bike and causing riders to lose control and crash.
Bottles
Antihistamine Recalled For Lack of Child-Resistant Closure
August 1992, News from CSPC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
PRODUCT: "Valumed Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride," 25-milligram capsules in 100 capsule bottles manufactured by Contract Pharmacal and solely distributed by Moore Medical Corporation.
PROBLEM: 11,000 bottles of the product were distributed nationwide without required child-resistant closures. This medicine could cause serious health problems or death to a child who swallowed several of the capsules.
Car Seat
NHTSA and Cosco Announce Recall of Infant Car Seats
August 2000, News from CSPC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
WASHINGTON, D.C., - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Cosco Inc., of Columbus, Ind., is announcing the recall of about 670,000 Arriva and Turnabout infant car seats/carriers. When used as an infant carrier, the handle locks on each side of the seat can unexpectedly release, causing the seat to flip forward. When this happens, the infant can fall to the ground and suffer serious injuries.
There have been 151 reports of the handle of the car seat/carrier unexpectedly releasing, resulting in 29 injuries to children. These reports include skull fractures, a broken arm, bumps to the head, black eyes, scrapes and bruises. According to the reports, some injuries occurred to children who were restrained in the seat.
Backpack Child Carriers
Kelty Announce Recall to repair Backpack Child Carriers
December 1999, News from CSPC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Kelty, of Boulder, C.O., is recalling for repair approximately 26,000 Kelty K.I.D.S. backpack child carriers. The seat height adjustment strap on these carriers can slip out of the buckle. A child can slide downward in the seat unexpectedly and could fall out of the carrier.
Kelty has received two reports of children slipping down inside the carriers after the height adjustment strap came loose. Neither child fell out of the carrier, and there were no reports of injury.
Child Clothes
TRIS-Treated Children's Garments
April 1977, News from CSPC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A ban on the sale of any children's clothing containing the flame-retardant chemical commonly known as Tris. The ban also extends to any Tris-treated fabric that is uncut but is intended for sale to consumers for use in children's wearing apparel. Tris-treated children's garments, which have been purchased by consumers but have not yet been washed, are also banned.
The action came after a two-year feeding study conducted by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) showed that Tris causes cancer in test animals. In addition, the Commission, based on its own laboratory tests and other scientific information available, finds that the chemical could be absorbed by children through the skin or by "mouthing" Tris-treated children's clothing.
Child Walker
Graco Announce Recall to Repair Tot Wheelsâ Entertainerâ Infant Walkers
June 2000, News from CSPC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Graco Children's Products Inc., of Elverson, P.a., is recalling about 31,000 Tot Wheelsâ Entertainerâ Activity Center infant walkers for repair. These walkers can collapse unexpectedly during use and injure infants.
Graco has received 27 reports of these walkers collapsing. Injuries to infants have included a cut toe, a bump on the head, a sprained foot, and scrapes and bruises to legs and feet.
Children Riding Vehicles
Tek Nek Toys Announce Recall of Children's Riding Vehicles
August 2000, News from CSPC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tek Nek Toys, of Mokena, IL. is recalling about 294,000 battery-powered children's riding vehicles to replace the battery chargers. The vehicles' battery charger or wires can overheat, presenting fire and injury hazards to children.
CPSC and Tek Nek have received 17 reports of battery chargers and wires overheating, while vehicles were being charged. Two consumers burned their hands while unplugging or charging the vehicles.
Coffee Makers
Tim Hortons Announce Recall of Coffeemakers
March 2000, News from CSPC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tim Hortons, a chain of coffee shops operated by the TDL Group Ltd., of Ontario, Canada, is recalling about 31,000 coffeemakers sold in the U.S. and Canada. The coffeepot's handle can break, causing the pot to fall. Consumers can suffer burn injuries from hot coffee or lacerations from broken glass.
Tim Hortons has received 150 reports of handles breaking off of the coffeepots, resulting in nine burn injuries.
Cradles
Beside Cradle Recall
November 1998, News from CSPC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
This press release consists of two recalls. Please choose the appropriate recall below.
· Bedside Cradles - W.C. Redmon Co., of Peru, Ind., is recalling about 1,800 "Cuddle Me Close" bedside cradles for repair. The legs on the cradles can become loose and can separate, causing the cradle to tip.
Crib Mattresses
Cosco Announce Recall to Replace Crib Mattresses
February 1999, News from CSPC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Cosco Inc., of Columbus, Ind., is recalling about 62,000 mattresses sold with tubular metal cribs. When a baby stands up in the crib, the mattress can compress and be pushed between the bars on the crib's platform. The baby can slip between the bars on the crib's platform and become entrapped. Cosco has received 12 complaints of mattresses compressing and entrapping babies. An 11-month old baby boy died after becoming entrapped.
Drugs
Diabetes Testing Solution Recalled
September 2000
Los Angeles, CA - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that Breen Labs is recalling its Glucose Tolerance Test Beverage, (Carbonate), Cola, Lemon Sour, and Orange Flavors, 100 gms D-Glucose, in 10-fluid ounce bottles, under the
brand Qualadex because of subpotency.
This is the first public notice of this Class II recall issued by FDA.
Medicine Shoppe Recalls Urokinase
September 2000
Kingsport, TN - The Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, (a division of FDA), has advised that Medicine Shoppe, a Kingsport, Tenn. firm is recalling all lots of Urokinase that have not exceeded the use by date. The recall was initiated because the product has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration, and therefore there is no assurance that the product is safe and effective for its intended use. The drug was also manufactured under conditions which are not in compliance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices which could increase the risk of transmitting infectious agents.
Fire Extinguishers
BRK Recalls 600,000 First Alert Fire Extinguishers
September 2000
Aurora, IL - BRK Brands Inc. said today it is voluntarily recalling about 600,000 First Alert® household fire extinguishers. The extinguishers can fail to discharge when the trigger is activated failing to put out a fire, which puts consumers at risk of fire-related injuries.
CPSC and BRK have received five reports from consumers of the fire extinguishers failing to discharge when activated. No injuries have been reported.
Electric Fence Controllers
Waters Instruments Announce Recall of K-9 Electric Fence Controllers
November 1996
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Waters Instruments Inc. of Rochester, Minn., us recalling about 13,000 Model K-9 Electric Fence Controllers, a box used to control the electricity in electric fences. The K-9 Electric Fence Controllers used outdoors in high humidity or wet environments can overheat and result in fire.
Food
Mrs. Crockett's Kitchens Recalls Certain Potato Salad Products
September 2000
Fort Worth, TX - Mrs. Crockett's Kitchens, Inc. said today it is recalling certain potato salad products packaged under a variety of labels because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Only potato salad products with the expiration dates from October 3 to October 25 are covered in the precautionary recall; no other Mrs. Crockett's products are affected. The Company has received no complaints or reports of illness associated with the products and has retained an independent scientific consulting firm to conduct a complete review of the manufacturing facility. Normal production of potato salad products will be restarted soon once corrective actions are completed.
Fish Sausage Recalled in New York
September 2000
Brooklyn, NY - New York State Agriculture Commissioner Nathan L. Rudgers today announced the recall of Fish Sausage in plastic casings, which is sold in 7.6 ounce packages. The product could be tainted with Clostridium botulinum, the bacterium that causes botulism.
The product is coded on the reverse side of the package, "BEST BEFORE 06.07.2001."
20 Tons of Franks Recalled
September 2000
Plant City, Fl - Lykes Meat Group Inc. said today it is recalling 40,000 pounds of chicken and turkey franks because the product may be undercooked.
Delaware Firm Recalls 387,000 pounds of Chicken
June 2000
Seaford, DE - Allen Family Foods, Inc., a Seaford, Del., firm, is voluntarily recalling approximately 387,000 pounds of chicken products that may be contaminated with glass, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today.
Doritos Toasted Corn Chips Recalled
September 2000
Plano, TX - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said today that Frito-Lay Inc. is recalling certain Doritos Toasted Corn Chips because the product, labeled as Doritos Toasted Corn Chips, actually contains Cooler Ranch Corn Chips.
The Cooler Ranch product contains dairy ingredients, a soy ingredient, FD&C Yellow No. 5, FD&C Red No. 40, and FD&C Blue No. 1 which are not listed as ingredients on the Doritos.
This is the first public notice of this Class II recall issued by FDA.
PRODUCT
Doritos Toasted Corn Chips 14.5 ounces.
Recall #F-911-0.
CODE
Sep26 1273206.
MANUFACTURER
Frito-Lay, Inc., Rosenberg, Texas.
RECALLED BY
Frito-Lay, Inc., Plano, Texas, by E-mail on August 18, 2000. Firm-initiated recall ongoing.
DISTRIBUTION
Texas.
QUANTITY
3,300 packages were distributed.
Questions concerning this recall may be directed to the FDA at 1-888-INFO-FDA.
Various Granny's Brand Sandwiches Recalled
September 2000
Muskego, WI - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said today that Landshire Fast Foods of Milwaukee, Inc. is recalling various Granny's brand Sandwiches because the products may be contaminated with Listeria
monocytogenes.
Furnace
CPSC Warns About Defective Furnaces in California
September 2000
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers in California that certain gas-fired horizontal forced-air furnaces manufactured by Consolidated Industries (formerly Premier Furnace Company) present a substantial risk of fire. There have been about 30 reports of fires and damage to homes associated with these furnaces, as well as failures of burners and heat exchangers that can lead to fires. The furnaces were installed exclusively in California.
Consolidated manufactured approximately 190,000 of these furnaces from 1983 through 1994 under many different brand names.
Furniture
EZ Sales, Twin Oaks Hammock Company, and Safesport Manufacturing Company Announce Recall of Mini-Hammocks
August 1996
WASHINGTON, D.C. - EZ Sales of Gardena, Calif., Twin Oaks Hammock Company of Louisa, Va., and Safesport Manufacturing Company of Chapin, S.C., are recalling 75,000 light-weight, net mini-hammocks that do not have spreader bars. Some EZ Sales hammocks were marketed using the "Hang Ten" label and trademark.
These manufacturers join 10 other manufacturers and importers of mini-hammocks without spreader bars who are recalling 3 million of the potentially dangerous products this year.
Gas Ranges
Amana Announce Recall to Repair Gas Ranges
August 1999
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Amana Appliances, of Amana, Iowa, is recalling about 5,000 gas-fueled, downdraft ranges. The oven locking mechanism could unlock prematurely during the self-clean cycle, allowing the oven door to be opened. Burn injuries are possible to consumers if they are exposed to high oven temperatures.
White Consolidated Industries Announce Recall of Gas Ranges
December 1997
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), White Consolidated Industries Inc. of Cleveland, Ohio, is recalling about 23,000 gas ranges to repair their oven burner assemblies. The oven burner assemblies could have been damaged during shipment or delivery. A damaged oven burner assembly can allow gas to flow into the home, which could cause a fire or an explosion.
White Consolidated Industries has received 14 reports of gas leaks linked to damaged burner assemblies.
Go-Karts
Manco Products Inc. AnnounceRecall to Repair of Go-Karts
August 2000
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Manco Products Inc., of Fort Wayne, Ind., is recalling about 91,000 go-karts for repair. These go-karts have guards designed to help prevent entanglements, but riders' long hair or loose clothing still can become entangled in partially exposed rotating components behind the drivers' seats, causing death or serious injury.
Manco Products has received a report of one death and two reports of serious injuries when teenage girls' long hair became entangled in the rotating components. It was reported that a 13-year-old girl from Idaho, died from a fractured neck when her hair got caught in the drive chain and sprocket of a go-kart she was driving. Another 13-year-old girl suffered a scalping injury, and a 16-year-old girl lost consciousness and suffered severe head trauma.
Gun Locks
Master Lock Co. Announce Recall to Replace Gun Locks
July 2000
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Master Lock Co., of Milwaukee, Wis., is voluntarily recalling about 752,000 gunlocks and providing free replacements to consumers. Due to a manufacturing discrepancy, the two halves of some gunlocks can be manually separated without a key; giving children and others unauthorized access to a firearm.
Portable Heaters
Holmes Products Corp. Announce Recall of Portable Heaters
October 1999
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Holmes Products Corp., of Milford, Mass., is recalling about 45,000 heaters. The thermostats in some of these heaters are improperly positioned, which can cause them to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Holmes Products has received 11 reports of these units overheating and catching fire. Six of these incidents resulted in minor property damage.
In-Wall Heaters
Cadet Recall In-Wall Heaters; Settle Lawsuit
February 2000
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Cadet Manufacturing Co., of Vancouver, Wash., announced today the recall of more than 1.9 million Cadet and Encore brand in-wall electric heaters, distributed mainly in California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. This recall announcement follows the resolution of the lawsuit filed by CPSC staff against the company on January 14, 1999.
CPSC alleges that the following Cadet and Encore brand in-wall electric heaters are defective and can overheat and catch fire.
Hedge Trimmers
Tanaka Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers and Augers
June 2000
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Tanaka America, of Auburn, Wash., is voluntarily recalling about 7,500 hedge trimmers and 1,400 augers. The fuel tank vents on these products can leak, posing a fire hazard.
Hot Tubs
Hydro-Air Industries Recall Main Drain Covers in Spas, Hot Tubs, and Swimming Pools
February 1997
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Hydro-Air Industries of Orange, Calif., is recalling about 206,000 (model 10-6200) main drain covers in spas, hot tubs, and swimming pools.
Hydro-Air's model 10-6200-drain cover is designed to cover pipes carrying water out of spas, hot tubs, and swimming pools. Under certain circumstances, a bather's head can be held under water if the bather's hair becomes entangled in the drain cover as the water and hair is drawn through the drain.
Hydro-Air is aware of two drownings and one near drowning resulting from hair getting trapped in the drain cover.
Hunting Treestands and Treeseats
API Outdoors Announce Recall of Hunting Treestands and Treeseats
September 2000
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), API Outdoors, a division of Outland Sports Inc., of Tallulah, La., is voluntarily recalling 54,000 treestands and treeseats used by hunters. The seat of these devices can collapse, causing the consumer to fall to the ground and suffer injury.
Infant Car Seat
Cosco Announce Recall of Infant Car Seats
July 1999
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Cosco Inc. of Columbus, Ind., is announcing the recall of about 670,000 Arriva and Turnabout infant car seats/carriers. When used as an infant carrier, the handle locks on each side of the seat can unexpectedly release, causing the seat to flip forward. When this happens, the infant can fall to the ground and suffer serious injuries.
"This is a serious problem that puts infants at risk," said CPSC Chairman Ann Brown. "The handle locks on these car seat carriers can release without warning. Even if you regularly buckle your child into the seat, parents who have this car seat should call for a free repair kit immediately."
Infant Clothes
Guess? Inc. Announce Recall of Liquid-Filled Bubble Patch Girls' T-Shirts
August 1999
WASHINGTON, D.C. - GUESS? Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif., is recalling about 78,000 liquid-filled bubble patch t-shirts. The liquid in the vinyl bubble patch contains a petroleum distillate. If the bubble patch is punctured or leaks, the petroleum distillate can be harmful if ingested.
Infant Swings
Century Offers Cash Reward for Recalled Infant Swings Four Strangulation deaths reported
November 1999
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Century Products Co., of Macedonia, Ohio, is offering a $30 cash reward for the repair of each Lil' Napper infant swing. These swings were recalled in 1997 following reports of three deaths and one near strangulation from entanglement in the swings' shoulder harness straps. CPSC and Century have since become aware of a fourth death to an 8-month old infant girl in Texas.
Jogging Strollers
InSTEPä LLC Announce Recall of Jogging Strollers
March 2000
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), InSTEP LLC, of Mendota Heights, Minn., is recalling about 44,000 jogging strollers. The stroller's brake can fail, causing the stroller to unexpectedly roll away resulting in injury to a child.
InSTEP LLC has received five reports of brakes failing. No injuries have been reported.
Stop Using "Bark Buster" Auger Type Log Splitters Safety Commission Warns Consumers
April 1991
WASHINGTON, DC---Government safety experts are warning consumers to stop using "Bark Buster" brand auger-type log splitters manufactured from 1977 through 1988 because of the risk of serious injury or death due to entrapment of hands, arms and legs. These log splitters were sold nationwide for use in splitting firewood.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said there have been at least four serious injuries and one death to users of these log splitters. The injuries involved the loss of arms, legs or fingers. The CPSC originally learned of this unsafe product from a consumer complaint.
Porter-Cable Announces Recall To Inspect And Replace 1500 Electrical Power Tools
November 1995
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Porter-Cable Corporation of Jackson, Tenn. is announcing a recall to inspect and replace approximately 1,500 power tools. The electrical cord may not have been properly crimped inside the plug, and as a result, users could be shocked by exposed wires on the cordset plug.
Drills
Skill Hammer Drill and Onika Iron Recalls
October 2000
This press release consists of two recalls. Please choose the appropriate recall below.
· Hammer Drill - S-B Power Tool Co., of Chicago, Ill., is recalling about 150 Skil model 6464 hammer drills. A wiring problem presents the possibility of an electric shock or electrocution in these drills.
· Onika Steam/Dry Spray Iron - Bargain Wholesale, of City of Commerce, Calif., is recalling about 7,000 units of the Onika Steam/Dry Spray Iron. The irons have inappropriate size wiring, which can cause a fire.
EKCO Housewares Inc. Announce Recall of Skillets
June 1998
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), EKCO Housewares Inc., of Franklin Park, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 16,800 12-inch skillets. The skillets' handle could bend or break and cause the skillets' hot contents to spill onto consumers, creating a risk of injury.
Paintball
Brass Eagle Inc. Announce Recall of Paintball Masks
August 1998
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Brass Eagle Inc. of Rogers, Ark., is voluntarily recalling about 42,300 paintball masks to replace their lenses. The lens can crack when struck by a paintball, presenting a potential eye injury hazard to the paintball player.
Bass Pro Shops Announce Recall of Hunting Tree Stands
April 1997
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Bass Pro Shops of Springfield, Mo., is recalling 2,140 tree stands used by hunters. The tree stand's buckle may in some instances have a sharp edge that can fray and break the gray nylon strap securing the stand to the tree. Consumers can be seriously injured if the strap breaks and the stand falls from the tree, especially if the consumer is not wearing a safety belt.
Ladder
Davidson Ladder inc. Announce Recall of Attic Stairways
June 1998
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Davidson Ladder Inc. of Smyrna, Tenn., is recalling about 1,150 attic stairways. A hinge can fail, causing the opened stairways to collapse. Consumers climbing the stairs can fall and be injured.
CPSC and Davidson Ladder Inc. have received 5 reports of ladders collapsing, resulting in two injuries. One consumer fractured his arm and another strained his knee.
Lighters
Michael's Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Lighters
March 2000
WASHINGTON D.C. - Michael's Stores Inc., of Irving, Texas, is recalling about 213,000 all-purpose lighters. These lighters can leak butane when they are ignited, causing an excessive burst of flame from the tip or other areas of the lighter. This presents a risk of fire and burn injuries to consumers.
Halpern Import Co. Announce Recall of Cigarette Lighters
September 2000
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Halpern Import Co. Inc., of Atlanta, Ga., is recalling about 350,000 disposable cigarette lighters. These lighters can burn with a high flame and can fail to extinguish, presenting fire and burn hazards.
CPSC and Halpern Import Co. have received one report of a woman who received second degree burns on her chest when the lighter failed to extinguish and ignited her clothing.
Lawnmowers
American Honda Motor Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Lawnmowers
April 2000
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, Calif., is recalling about 112,000 lawnmowers. The lawnmowers' fuel tanks' seam can split or crack, leaking fuel, and creating a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Pool
Firms Announce Swimming Pool Dive Stick Recall Because of Impalement Risk to Children.
June 1999
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and 15 firms are announcing the recall of more than 19 million dive sticks used in swimming pools. In shallow water, children can fall or land on a dive stick and suffer rectal or vaginal impalement. Facial and eye injuries also are possible when children attempt to retrieve the sticks under water. According to CPSC Chairman Ann Brown, these dives sticks are dangerous and should not be used.
CPSC knows of six impalement injuries and one facial injury to children 6 to 9 years old.
Power Strip
Firms Announce Recall of Electric Meter Boxes, Trouble Lights, Surge Protectors
April 1999
This press release consists of three recalls. Please choose the appropriate recall below.
· Electric Meter Boxes - Square D Co., of Palatine, Ill., is recalling about 12,200 CSEDs, which are metal boxes mounted on the outside of homes and contain the electric meter and the main electrical breaker panel. When these CSEDs are installed and electrical power supplied, electrical arcing can occur, posing a risk of shock, electrocution and electric burn.
· Trouble Lights - Primerica Enterprise, of Deer Park N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 1,500 trouble lights. The lights have undersized wires, and other internal defects presenting fire, shock and electrocution hazards.
· Power Strip Surge Protectors - Kingsland Tools Inc., of Bell, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 3,900 power strip surge protectors. The power strips have cracked, corroded and loose wires, presenting fire, and shock and electrocution hazards.
Power Tools
Black & Decker Announce Inspection and Repair Program for Miter Saw Electrical Cords
June 1995
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. is urging approximately 7,500 owners of Black & Decker 1710 Type 1, 10-inch Miter Saws to inspect the electrical cords for nicks, cuts, or punctures. The electrical cords may have come in contact with the mounted saw blade during shipment, which could result in a possible shock hazard from a damaged cord.
Ryobi America Corp. Announce Recall of Detail Sanders
March 1998
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ryobi America Corp. of Anderson, S.C., is recalling about 1.2 million detail sanders for repair or replacement. If the sander is left plugged in and the on/off switch is not fully in the "off" position, pressure from the switch's rubber dust boot can force the switch into the "on" position. As the sander runs unattended, it can generate heat, which can result in a fire.
S-B Power Tool Co Recalls Skil Hammer Drill
October 1998
Chicago, IL - S-B Power Tool Co. is recalling about 150 Skil model 6464 hammer drills because a wiring problem presents the possibility of an electric shock or electrocution in these drills.
These drills are used for precision drilling into hard materials such as concrete and brick, as well as wood and metal.
DeWalt Recalls Framing Saws
November 1998
Hampstead, MD - DeWalt Industrial Tool Co. is recalling about 25,000 framing saws. The saw's lower blade guard can fail to fully close during use, leaving the blade exposed and presenting a risk of laceration.
DeWalt is aware of 15 reports of the saw's lower blade guard failing to fully close. Of these incidents, there have been eight reports of lacerations, with at least three cases requiring stitches.
Stihl Recalls Certain Model Chain Saws
August 1994
Washington, D.C.- - Stihl Inc. of Virginia Beach, Va., announced today that it is recalling approximately 50,000 series 1127 chain saws, models 029 and 039 that were manufactured from March 7, 1993 to August 12, 1994. An ignition ground wire on the saw can wear out prematurely and possibly start a fire if it comes into contact with gasoline from the saw or with any other combustible substance. Stihl Inc. has received at least one report of a fire associated with a worn-out ignition ground wire.
Hitachi Koki USA Ltd. Announce recall to Replace Battery Packs on Cordless Drills
March 1997
Hitachi Koki U.S.A. Ltd. of Norcross, Ga., is recalling 9.6 volt battery packs on about 20,000 cordless drills. The battery could overheat and melt while being recharged. If consumers touch the overheated battery, their skin could be burned.
Recall of Weed Trimmer Heads with Metal Chains
May 2000
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Weed Wizard Acquisition Corp., of Bradley, Mich., is voluntarily recalling about 2.7 million Weed Wizard trimmer heads with metal chains and about 857,000 trimmer replacement chain sets. The end link of the trimmer's metal chain can rapidly and unexpectedly detach during use, propelling the link into the air at a high velocity. If the metal link strikes the user or a bystander, it can penetrate skin and bone, causing injury or death.
Ferrari Recalls Rototillers
April 1984
Washington, D.C .- Ferrari-Maschio Inc., of Madison, Wisconsin, today announced a voluntary corrective action program for its model 71 and 72 Ferrari rotary tillers. Approximately 450 of the rear tine tillers were sold to rental companies or to professionals since 1973.
Scooters
CPSC Reports as Scooter Sales Skyrocket, Injuries Soar
Recommends Riders Wear Safety Gear
September 2000
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) today reported that emergency room-treated injuries related to popular lightweight scooters have increased 700 percent since May. CPSC data show that there were more than 4,000 scooter-related injuries treated in hospital emergency rooms in August alone. There have been more than 9,400 emergency room-treated injuries reported for 2000 so far. Nearly 90 percent of the injuries are to children under 15 years of age.
CPSC recommends that riders, especially children, wear proper safety gear including a helmet, and knee and elbow pads to help prevent injuries. This is the same safety gear CPSC recommends for in-line skating. Kneepads can help prevent knee injuries. CPSC estimates that more than 60 percent of injuries could be prevented or reduced in severity if protective gear had been worn. "These scooters are the 'in' thing with kids heading back to school," said CPSC Chairman Ann Brown. "Unfortunately, many kids are ending up in hospital emergency rooms instead of classrooms. Wearing safety gear can help prevent injuries."
Sport
CPSC, ICON Health & Fitness Inc. Announce Recall of Exercise Gliders
April 1999
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), ICON Health & Fitness Inc., of Logan, Utah, is recalling about 75,000 Weider Shape Glider, Weider Power Glide and Weslo Shape Trainer exercise machines. An arm supporting the seat on these exercise gliders can disconnect during use, causing the user to fall abruptly.
ICON Health & Fitness has received 105 reports of the seat on these exercise gliders suddenly falling, causing 95 injuries, including 13 fractured vertebrae and 16 bruised tailbones.
Recalls of Extension Cords
February 1999
This press release consists of two recalls. Please choose the appropriate recall below.
· Extension Cords - Tools Exchange Inc., of Lynwood, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 2,760 outdoor extension cords. The cords have undersized wires, lack overcurrent protection and have reverse polarity receptacles that allow plugs to be incorrectly inserted, presenting fire, shock and electrocution hazards.
· Weight Benches - Spectrum Fitness, of Loveland, Ohio, is recalling 350 Multi-Purpose Weight Benches, model number NG-14 N. The benches have a metal hinge that can break causing a sudden shift of the bench.
CPSC, Firms Announce Recalls of Stairway Gates and Lighters
June 1999
This press release consists of two recalls. Please choose the appropriate recall below.
· Stairway Gates - North States Industries Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn., is recalling about 3,200 stairway gates. The locking mechanism can release when the gate is shaken and the gate will no longer act as the barrier it is intended to be.
Cigarette Lighters -C & H Trading, of Metairie, La., is voluntarily recalling about 40,000 disposable and novelty cigarette lighters. The lighters do not have any child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law.
Misty Mountain Threadworks Inc. Announce Recall of Climbing Harness
March 1999
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Misty Mountain Threadworks Inc. is recalling about 5,000 climbing harnesses with a front entry sleeve system. If attached incorrectly, the climber's swami belt can be held by only a small piece of elastic behind the sleeve. Climbers who don't realize this mistake create a dangerous situation where the belay/rappel loop tears through the elastic webbing, potentially causing the climber to flip backwards, possibly causing injury.
Kmart Announce Recall of Dive Masks
September 1997
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Kmart of Troy, Mich., is recalling about 74,000 Healthways Ocean Side dive masks. The glass in the masks can break into sharp pieces and cut divers.
Kmart has received seven reports of masks' glass breaking, resulting in one diver's hand being cut.
JumpSport Recalls Trampoline Safety Net Enclosures
December 1999
PRODUCT: Trampoline Safety Net Enclosures - Inc., of Saratoga, Calif., is recalling about 2,300 trampoline safety net enclosures. The safety net enclosures are sold separately to be attached to trampolines that measure 10 to 14 feet in diameter.
Lex Pharmaceutical Inc. Announce Recall of Vitamins and Medicines
July 1997
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Lex Pharmaceutical Inc. of Medley, Fla., is recalling about 25,000 bottles of vitamins and medicines because they do not have child-resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. If accidentally swallowed by children, these products can cause serious injury or death.
Sanapac Co. Announce Recall of Dietary Supplements
March 1999
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Sanapac Co., of Dallas, Pa., is voluntarily recalling about 140,000 bottles of dietary supplements containing elemental iron. The supplements being recalled are not packaged in child-resistant packaging as required under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. If accidentally swallowed by children in toxic amounts, these supplements can cause serious injury or death.
Sport Helmet
Irwin Sports Announce Recall of Baseball Catchers' Helmet Faceguard
June 1996
WASHINGTON, D.C. Irwin Sports of Toronto, Ontario, is announcing the recall of about 8,400 faceguards for model CL87 baseball catchers' combination faceguard and helmet. Adjusting the wire faceguard too low on the helmet could allow a ball to pass through the faceguard, which could lead to serious injuries to the face or head.
Sport Scuba Diving
Trident Announce Recall of Scuba Diving Tank Valve Caps
November 1995
WASHINGTON, D.C. Trident Diving Equipment, of Chatsworth, Calif., is recalling approximately 500 screw-in DIN Tank Valve Caps. If tank pressure is 3000 psi or greater, the valve cap is not properly inserted, and the air valve is on, the valve caps may fracture and pop out of the air tank, causing injury.
Trident is aware of one incident of injury where a valve cap allegedly popped off a tank and struck the consumer in the hand.
Sport Weight Benches
Firms Announce Recalls of Weight Benches
February 1999
Weight Benches - Spectrum Fitness, of Loveland, Ohio, is recalling 350 Multi-Purpose Weight Benches. The benches have a metal hinge that can break causing a sudden shift of the bench.
Swing Sets
Rainbow Play Systems Inc. Announce Recall of Play Sets to Replace Swing Chains
September 2000
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rainbow Play Systems Inc., of Brookings, S.D., is voluntarily recalling about 7,000 play sets to replace swing chains. The chains can break while children are swinging and cause the swing seats to fall to the ground. Children can suffer injuries from falling to the ground while swinging.
Rainbow Play Systems has received seven reports of chains breaking. 3-year old boy suffered scrapes and a bruise to his head when he fell to the ground after a chain broke. During inspections, distributors found four defective chains.
Swings
Backyard Products Announce Recall of Trapeze Swings on Backyard Gyms
September 1999
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Backyard Products, of Ontario, Canada, is recalling its 60,000 "Acrobatic Swings," sold with backyard gym sets in the U.S., for in-home repair. These trapeze swings have exposed bolts that cause serious lacerations to children.
Backyard Products has received reports of six children suffering severe lacerations that required stitches to the arms from contact with the trapeze bolts. Injuries occurred when children dropped down from the overhead ladder, or fell or climbed onto the exposed bolts.
Tires
Bridgestone To Recall Millions of Tires
August 2000
Bridgestone Corp. said on Wednesday it would recall millions of tires fitted to sport utility vehicles and light trucks as U.S. regulators probe dozens of fatal crashes that may be linked to the tires.
At a news conference, the Japanese company's Firestone division said it would recall certain sized ATX, ATX II and Wilderness tires and replace them. The recall applied to all tires produced at its U.S. plants.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in May opened an injury into the treads peeling off Firestone ATX, ATX II and Wilderness tires with data that included just four deaths.
Continental Tires Recalled
Continental P185/70R14 Tires Recalled
June 2000
Detroit, MI (SafetyAlerts) - The National Highway Transportation Administration (NHTSA) has published the recall of certain Continental P185/70R14 tires because certain tires were produced with a non-specified rubber compound in the belt area, creating the risk for potential tire failure.
3,109 of these tires, manufactured between October 1999 through November 1999 are affected by this recall.
Toaster
Proctor-Silex Announce Recall of Toasters
April 2000
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Proctor-Silex Inc., of Glen Allen, Va., is voluntarily recalling about 95,000 toasters. The heating elements in these toasters can remain on after the toast pops up. This poses a fire hazard.
Toboggan
Rubbermaid Inc. Announce Recall of Icy RiderTM Toboggan
December 1998
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Rubbermaid Inc., of Wooster Ohio, is recalling about 60,800 Icy RiderTM Toboggans. The flexible, bowed front of the toboggan can break away while in use, causing loss of control and injury.
Toy
Fisher-Price Announce Recall of Swings and Toys
August 2000
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 2.5 million Lift 'n Lock Swings, and about 246,000 Get Up & Go Walkers, which are push toys.
Recall of "Lift & Lock Swings"
The Lift & Lock Swing is an outdoor swing for children 9 months to 3 years. The swing has a plastic "T"-shaped restraint shield to hold children in the seat. Children can maneuver out of the restraints and fall out of the swings, resulting in serious injuries.
Toy
Burger King Corporation Announce Voluntary Recall of Pokemon Ball
December 1999
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Burger King Corporation is voluntarily recalling more than 25 million Pokemon balls included with Burger King kids meals. The balls may pose a suffocation hazard to children under three years of age. Pokemon balls are the ball-shaped plastic containers that hold Pokemon toys in Burger King kids meals. Either half of the Pokemon ball can become stuck on a child's face, covering the nose and mouth and may cause suffocation of a child under three years of age.
Toy
The Maya Group Inc. Announce Recall of Toys
September 2000
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Maya Group Inc., of Garden Grove, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 20,000 toy bars for repair. The toy bar attaches to car seats and strollers and has removable toys. One of the toys, a car, can break during use resulting in a small plastic part that poses a choking hazard to young children.
Toy
KFC Corporation Announce Recall of Toy Included with KFC Kids Meals
August 2000
WASHINGTON, D.C. - KFC Corporation, of Louisville, Ky., is voluntarily recalling about 425,000 Tangled Treeples toys included with KFC Kids Meals. The toy is a green plastic container with small, blue plastic animal figures inside. The bottom of the container can fit over a child's nose and mouth, which could pose a suffocation hazard to children under three years of age.
Toy
Playskool Announce Recall to Replace Infant Toys
September 2000
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Playskool, of Pawtucket, R.I., is voluntarily recalling to replace about 550,000 Klackeroo toys. The toy's brightly colored end knobs can detach and allow small, geometric-shaped pieces to come loose, posing a choking hazard to infants and young children.
Toboggan
Rubbermaid Inc. Announce Recall of Icy RiderTM Toboggan
December 1998
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Rubbermaid Inc., of Wooster Ohio, is recalling about 60,800 Icy RiderTM Toboggans. The flexible, bowed front of the toboggan can break away while in use, causing loss of control and injury.
Rubbermaid is aware of six reports of the fronts of these toboggans breaking off, resulting in two injuries. These injuries were a broken leg suffered by an adult, and facial bruises and lacerations suffered by a 4-year-old girl when the broken piece hit her in the face.
Toy
Fazoli's Announce Recall of Toys Included with Kids Meals
August 2000
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Fazoli's Management Inc. is voluntarily recalling about 310,000 Pasta Pals toys included with Fazoli's Kids Meals. The toy is a plastic, barrel-shaped container with small, plastic tomato and ravioli figures inside. The bottom of the container can fit over a child's nose and mouth, which could pose a suffocation hazard to children under 3 years of age.
Toy
Toymax Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Skeet Shoot Game Cartridges
April 2000
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Toymax Inc., of Plainview, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling approximately 435,000 Arcadia Electronic Skeet Shoot games to replace the game cartridges. The skeet shoot games' cartridges can be defective, and can cause the projector to overheat, melt and smoke, presenting a risk of burns to consumers.
Toymax has received 100 reports of projectors overheating, melting and smoking. A consumer reportedly suffering a minor burn injury on the hand, and damages included two scorched carpets and one scorched bedspread.
Toy
Pull Toys and Race Car Collectibles Recalls
February 2000
This press release consists of two recalls. Please choose the appropriate recall below.
Pull Toys - Manhattan Group LLC, of Minneapolis, Minn., is recalling about 3,400 pull toys. The wooden wheels and pegs attached to the toy could come off, presenting a choking hazard to young children.
Trampoline
CPSC Reports Sharp Rise in Trampoline Injuries Olympic Debut of Sport Underscores Rising Popularity
September 2000
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) today released a report showing that hospital emergency room-treated trampoline injuries almost tripled in the last decade - from an estimated 37,500 in 1991 to almost 100,000 in 1999. Nearly two-thirds of the victims were children 6 to 14 years of age. About 15 percent of injuries involved young children under 6 years old. Since 1990, CPSC has received reports of 11 deaths related to trampoline use.
Trampolines have become increasingly popular in recent years. For the first time, trampoline gymnastics will be a featured sport at the Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia later this week. In 1998, an estimated 640,000 backyard trampolines were sold in the United States.
Most trips to the emergency room are the result of jumpers colliding with one another, falling on the trampoline springs or frame, falling or jumping off the trampoline, or attempting somersaults and stunts.
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