
November 19, 2010Other
Motorized Awnings Recalled by Somfy Systems Due to Shock Hazard
Hazard: The awning motor's power cable can be severed while the awning is opened or closed manually, posing a risk of electrical shock to the user.

November 18, 2010Other
Sportcraft Recalls Pogo Sticks Sold Exclusively at The Sports Authority Due to Risk of Serious Injury
Hazard: The aluminum rivets on the pogo stick's frame tubes can break and cause the support clamp to detach and release the spring, posing fall and laceration hazards to consumers.

November 16, 2010Other
Beman Recalls Bowhunting Arrows; Arrows Can Break and Hit Unintended Targets
Hazard: The recalled arrows can break when launched and hit unintended targets, posing a puncture hazard to the user and bystanders.

November 10, 2010Other
Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall of Roman Shades, Roll-Up Blinds, and Roller Blinds by Hanover Direct/Domestications
Hazard: Roman Shades: Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. Roll-up Blinds: Strangulations can occur if the lifting loops slide off the side of the blind and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material. Roller Blinds: Strangulations can occur if the blind's continuous loop bead chain or continuous loop pull cord is not attached to the wall or the floor with the tension device provided and a child's neck becomes entangled in the free-standing loop.

October 27, 2010Other
Primal Vantage Expands Recall of Plastic Tree Steps Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: The plastic portion of the step can break, posing a fall hazard to the user.

October 21, 2010Other
Kohler Co. Recalls Bath Doors Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Selected Lowe’s and Home Depot Stores
Hazard: The glass doors can shatter, posing a laceration hazard.

October 13, 2010Other
Iron Lover's Bench Sold Exclusively at Ross Stores Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: The bench can tip over when only one person is seated on it. This could pose a fall hazard to consumers.

October 7, 2010Other
Green Mountain Vista Inc. Recalls Roman Shades due to Risk of Strangulation
Hazard: Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the shade or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck.

October 5, 2010Other
Fire Alarm Control Panels Recalled by Fire-Lite Alarms Due to Alert Failure
Hazard: The recalled fire alarm control panels used with an SLC-2LS expander module can fail to sound an alarm in the event of a fire.

October 1, 2010Other
Home Improvement Books Recalled by Oxmoor House Due to Faulty Wiring Instructions; Shock and Fire Hazards to Consumers
Hazard: The books contain errors in the technical diagrams and wiring instructions that could lead consumers to incorrectly install or repair electrical wiring, posing an electrical shock or fire hazard to consumers.

September 23, 2010Other
Rugs Recalled by Brumlow Mills Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at J.C. Penney
Hazard: The large rugs fail to meet federal flammability standards and could ignite, posing the risk of 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."

September 23, 2010Other
Siemens Recalls Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The recalled circuit breakers have a spring clip that can break during normal use, leading to a loss of force to maintain a proper electrical connection in the panelboard. This can lead to excessive temperature, arcing or thermal damage at the connection point, and damage to the panelboard's electrical insulation and can result in a fire, property damage, or personal injury.

September 21, 2010Other
The Gerson Company Recalls Glass Vases Due to Laceration Hazard
Hazard: The glass vases can break or fracture, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

September 15, 2010Other
Chuck E. Cheese’s Recalls Light-up Rings and Star Glasses Due to Ingestion Hazard
Hazard: If crushed or pulled apart, the plastic casing can break into small pieces and possibly expose the batteries, posing an ingestion hazard to children. If ingested, the batteries may be damaging to either the stomach, intestine, esophagus or nasal mucus membrane.

September 14, 2010Other
Horizon Hobby Recalls Spektrum Receivers Used with Model Airplane Gliders Due to Risk of Injury
Hazard: The receiver can lose contact with the model airplane glider's radio control while within normal radio range limits. If this happens, the glider can fall from the sky and hit consumers, posing a risk of injury.

September 9, 2010Other
Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores Recalls Roll-Up Blinds due to Risk of Strangulation
Hazard: Strangulation can occur when the lifting loop slides off the side of the blind and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop, or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material.

September 8, 2010Other
Simms Fishing Products Recalls Wading Staffs Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: The wading staff can collapse posing a fall hazard to consumers.

September 7, 2010Other
Subwoofer Speakers Recalled by Paradigm Electronics Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The subwoofer can overheat when the speaker system is played at high outputs for an extended period of time, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

August 26, 2010Other
Magnetic Maze Boards Recalled by Lakeshore Learning Materials Due to Choking, Intestinal and Aspiration Hazards
Hazard: The magnetic maze board's plastic wand can separate and expose a magnet that can be a choking hazard to children. Also, if a child has more than one of these toys and the magnets detach and are swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.

August 19, 2010Other
White Tiger Outdoor Folding Chairs Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: The wooden frame of the chairs can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

August 18, 2010Other
Brigade Hickory Handle Sledge Hammers Recalled by White Cap Construction Supply Due to Risk of Injury
Hazard: The head of the sledge hammer can loosen and detach, posing a risk of impact injury to consumers.

August 18, 2010Other
Electrical Wire Recalled by Cerro Wire due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: While the actual electrical wire has "14 gauge" printed on it, the packaging incorrectly labels the electrical wire as 12 gauge. If used as a 12 gauge wire, it can overload, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

August 5, 2010Other
Belle Vanity Benches Sold Exclusively at Tuesday Morning Stores Recalled By LaMont Limited
Hazard: Legs on the Belle vanity bench can detach at the weld and allow the bench to collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

August 3, 2010Other
Bed Bath & Beyond Recalls Solar Lighted Cantilever Umbrellas Due to Injury Hazard
Hazard: A plastic connector which attaches to the arm of the umbrella can break, causing the umbrella to collapse. This poses a risk of injury to the user.

August 2, 2010Other
Miami Breaker Recalls Counterfeit Square D Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" or "SQD" have been determined to be counterfeit by Square D and can fail to trip when they are overloaded, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

July 26, 2010Other
Brine Recalls VIP Lacrosse Gloves Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Hazard: Screen printing ink used on the silver triad logo on the back of the glove contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

July 22, 2010Other
Near Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman and Roller Shades by Smith+Noble
Hazard: Roman Shades: Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the shade or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. Roller Shades: Strangulation can occur if the shade's continuous loop cord is not attached to the wall with the tension device provided and a child's neck becomes entangled in the free-standing loop.

July 21, 2010Other
Atico International USA Recalls Bamboo Torches Due to Laceration Hazard
Hazard: The fuel canister that holds the wick of the torch has a sharp edge inside the lip of the opening that poses a laceration hazard when consumers try to remove the wick.

June 30, 2010Other
Southern Technologies Recalls Drill Presses Due to Shock Hazard
Hazard: Wires in the motor housing can be pinched, posing a risk of electrical shock to the consumer.

June 29, 2010Other
Super Lightning Rocket Fireworks Recalled by Big Fireworks Due to Risk of Burn
Hazard: The rockets are overloaded with pyrotechnic composition, violating the federal regulatory standard for this product. This could result in a greater than expected explosion, posing a risk of burns and bodily harm to nearby consumers.