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November 10, 2009Other
Gehl Foods Recalls Nacho Cheese and Chili Sauce Dispensers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Hazard: The dispenser's fan blade can come into contact with the heater coil, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
November 5, 2009Other
Children's Art Easels Recalled by MacPherson's Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Hazard: The chalkboard surface coating contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
October 28, 2009Other
Sony Recalls Computer AC Adapters Due to Shock Hazard
Hazard: Insulation inside the AC adapter can fail over time, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
October 27, 2009Other
Near Strangulation of Children Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Louis Hornick & Co.; Sold Exclusively at Bed Bath & Beyond
Hazard: 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.
October 27, 2009Other
Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Whole Space; Sold Exclusively by Hanover Direct/Domestications
Hazard: 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.
October 27, 2009Other
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair IKEA Roller Blinds
Hazard: Strangulations can occur if the blind's looped bead chain 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 22, 2009Other
Toro Recalls Zero Turn Mowers Due to Burn Hazard
Hazard: The coolant overflow container on the recalled mowers can become over-pressurized and cause hot coolant to spray on the operator. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.
October 22, 2009Other
Coby Electronics Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold with Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
October 15, 2009Other
Single Meter Sockets Recalled by Milbank Manufacturing Due to Fire and Electrocution Hazards
Hazard: A short may occur while in use due to an incorrect bridge installed in the product, to which the meter clips are attached. If the manufacturing defect exists, all metal parts of the meter could create a shock or burns can occur if the cover is off and the meter socket is energized.
October 14, 2009Other
SI Tech Recalls Diving Suit Hoses Due to Drowning Hazard; One Death Reported
Hazard: The hose contains an insert that can dislodge during diving and restrict air flow to the diver, posing a drowning hazard.
October 6, 2009Other
Directors Chairs Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fall Hazard; Made by White Tiger
Hazard: The chair back supports can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
October 1, 2009Other
Diving Equipment Recalled by Halcyon Manufacturing Due to Drowning Hazard
Hazard: The over pressure valves (OPVs) in the diving equipment could fail allowing the buoyancy compensator devices (BCDs) and the diver lift inflatable devices to leak, posing a drowning hazard to divers.
September 30, 2009Other
Compact Tractors Recalled by John Deere Due to Injury Hazard
Hazard: An incorrectly sized differential was installed in the tractor transaxle affecting the engagement of the differential lock and causing the tractor to turn to the left when braking. This causes the vehicle to veer left when the brake is applied, posing a risk of collision and injury to the operator and bystanders.
September 29, 2009Other
Lamplight Farms Recalls Replacement Torch Fuel Containers Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The flame guards on the recalled replacement torch fuel containers can malfunction and cause the containers to melt while the torch is in use, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
September 24, 2009Other
IMI Cornelius Recalls Juice Dispensers Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: Fraying of wiring within the wiring harness can cause the juice dispenser's transformer to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
September 16, 2009Other
Garlic Press/Slicers Recalled by Trudeau Corporation Due to Laceration Hazard
Hazard: The garlic duo's slicer blades can break during use, posing a laceration hazard to users.
September 8, 2009Other
Bandsaws Recalled by Grizzly Industrial Due to Shock Hazard
Hazard: Some of the recalled bandsaws do not have a grounding wire installed, which poses an electric shock hazard to consumers.
September 8, 2009Other
Children's Animal Masks and Pendants Recalled by Team Work Trading Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Hazard: The recalled children's animal masks and pendants contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.The back and the base post of the chair can break while in use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
September 1, 2009Other
Wal-Mart Announces Recall Expansion of Durabrand DVD Players Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The DVD player's circuit board can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
August 26, 2009Other
Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall To Repair Window Blinds By Vertical Land
Hazard: Horizontal Blinds: The blinds do not have inner cord stop devices to prevent the accessible inner cords from being pulled out. If an inner cord is pulled out, a child can become entangled in the loop and strangle. Vertical Blinds: Strangulations can occur if a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop formed by the bead chain or by the cord with a weighted device. Cellular Shades: Strangulations can occur if a child's neck becomes entangled on the shade's free-standing looped cord.
August 26, 2009Other
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roller Shades by Lutron Shading Solutions
Hazard: Strangulations can occur if the shade's looped bead chain is not attached to the wall or the floor and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop.
August 26, 2009Other
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Victoria Classics Roman Shades; Sold Exclusively by Target Stores
Hazard: 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. Exposed operating cords can knot or tangle creating a strangulation loop.
August 26, 2009Other
Near Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman Blinds; Sold Exclusively at IKEA
Hazard: 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. The Roman blind has a continuous looped bead chain that when not attached to the wall or floor, hangs loosely by the blind, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
August 26, 2009Other
Strangulation Deaths of Children Prompt Recall to Repair of Roll-Up Blinds and Roman Shades by Lewis Hyman Inc.
Hazard: 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. 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.
August 25, 2009Other
Ameriwood Recalls Entertainment Stands Sold Exclusively at Walmart Stores Due to Tip-Over Hazard
Hazard: Warning labels sold with the entertainment stands indicate incorrect size and weight limits for televisions used with the stands. A television that is too heavy or wide for the entertainment stand can make the unit unstable, posing a tip-over hazard to consumers.
August 25, 2009Other
Pella Recalls Casement Windows Due to Impact Hazard
Hazard: The hinge can break, causing the window sash to fall out, posing a risk of injury to persons beneath the window.
August 20, 2009Other
Cloth Books Recalled by Sterling Publishing Co. Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard
Hazard: A string attaching a ball to the book can become entangled in the basketball hoop element, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.
August 20, 2009Other
DVD Players Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The DVD players can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
August 19, 2009Other
Amplifiers Recalled by Krell Industries Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The amplifiers were designed to operate at a temperature warm to the touch. However, a component input device can fail and cause the amplifiers to overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
August 18, 2009Other
Black & Decker Coffeemakers Recalled By Applica Consumer Products Due to Burn Hazard
Hazard: The coffeemakers can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.