July 24, 2008Other
Pacific Science Supplies Recalls Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Hazard: The paint on the magnets can contain excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
July 24, 2008Other
Cost Plus Recalls Santorini Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: The seat weld can fail and allow the chair to collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
July 23, 2008Other
Champion's Choice Recalls Walther Air Cylinders for Air Pistols Due to Burst Hazard
Hazard: The cylinders can burst when in use and/or while being filled, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers.
July 22, 2008Other
Sleep Innovations Recalls Pillows Sold Exclusively at Costco; Metal Fragments Pose Abrasion Hazard
Hazard: The pillows can contain small metal fragments in the fiber-fill as a result of a mechanical breakdown in the manufacturing process. The metal fragments can cause abrasions and cuts to consumers.
July 22, 2008Other
Indoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by Lithonia Lighting Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: A thermal protector could be missing from the lighting fixtures, posing a risk of overheating and fire.
July 3, 2008Other
Black Cat® Fireworks Recalls Fireworks Due to Injury Hazard
Hazard: The firework can produce a loud bang and unexpectedly scatter debris, posing an injury hazard to the user and bystanders.
July 3, 2008Other
Fireworks Over America Recalls Fireworks Due to Shock Hazard
Hazard: The parachutes can become entangled in overhead power lines causing a shock hazard to users and bystanders.
June 27, 2008Other
Hewlett-Packard Co. Recalls Fax Machines Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: An internal electrical component failure can cause overheating of the product posing a risk of burn or fire.
June 19, 2008Other
Wal-Mart Recalls Additional Charm Key Chains Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Hazard: The charms on the key chain can contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested and can cause adverse health effects.
June 12, 2008Other
Sauna By Airwall Recalls Infra-Red Sauna Rooms Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The heating unit and fuse can fail, leading to overheating of the saunas. This defect can result in a serious fire hazard to consumers.
June 12, 2008Other
Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Recalls Hammer Drills Due to Risk of Injury
Hazard: The drill can continue to operate after the trigger has been released, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
June 10, 2008Other
Crate and Barrel Recalls Shag Rugs Due to Fire Hazard
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."
June 5, 2008Other
Children's Animal Tracking Explorer Kit Recalled by MindWare; Contains Chemical That Irritates Skin and Eyes
Hazard: The powder in the kit marked "plaster of paris" is actually calcium hydroxide, which poses a risk of skin and eye irritation to children using the product.
June 4, 2008Other
QVC Recalls Tomato Planters Due to Collapse Hazard
Hazard: The legs on the bottom of the planter can detach when the planter is moved or becomes unbalanced. This could cause the planter to fall and injure bystanders.
June 3, 2008Other
Log Swings Recalled by Far East Brokers and Consultants Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: A missing nail connecting the back of the log chair to the seat can cause the back to separate from the seat while in use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
May 29, 2008Other
Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores Recall Outdoor Benches Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: The benches can become unstable and break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
May 28, 2008Other
Fireplace Wall Controls Recalled by Hearth & Home Technologies; High Temperatures Can Result in Property Damage
Hazard: Failure in the wall control system can cause the fireplace to turn on by itself creating a risk of property damage. If the control fails and the consumer has left combustible objects directly in front of an unattended fireplace, there may also be a risk of fire.
May 27, 2008Other
Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Recalled By Specialty Lamp International Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" have been determined by Square D to be counterfeit and can fail to trip when they are overloaded, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
May 22, 2008Other
American Scientific Recalls Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Hazard: Surface paint on the magnets can contain high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
May 22, 2008Other
Sure Grip Paint Brushes Recalled by Early Childhood Resources Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Hazard: Surface paint on the handle of the yellow paint brushes contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
May 22, 2008Other
Disney Store Recalls Tinker Bell Wands Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Hazard: The paint on the pearl beads in the flowers of the wands contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
May 22, 2008Other
West Music Recalls Shaker Guiro Instruments Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Hazard: Surface paint on the recalled shaker guiro instrument contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
May 22, 2008Other
Disney Store Recalls Pirates of the Caribbean Sleeping Bags Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Hazard: The surface paint on the sleeping bag's zipper pull contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
May 21, 2008Other
American Flame Recalls Fireplaces to Replace Gas Valves Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards
Hazard: Gas can continue to flow into the fireplace pilot light area after the switch has been turned "off," posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers.
May 20, 2008Other
Douglas Co. Recalls Children's Blankets Due to Strangulation Hazard
Hazard: The blanket's satin edge can come loose, posing a strangulation hazard.
May 14, 2008Other
Air Pistols That Can Fire Unexpectedly Are Recalled by Umarex USA
Hazard: The air pistols can accidentally discharge, posing a risk of serious injury if the air pistol is loaded and pointed at the user or another person when it discharges.
May 6, 2008Other
TJ Power Sports Recalls Dune Buggies Due To Ejection Hazard
Hazard: The seat belt adjustment for the shoulder buckle can break during impact or stress, posing an ejection and injury hazard to driver and passenger.
May 1, 2008Other
Children's Storage Bins Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Hazard: Surface paint on the storage bins could contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
April 29, 2008Other
Nintendo Recalls Lapel Pins Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Hazard: The metal lapel pin contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
April 24, 2008Other
Basketball and Flower Tables Recalled by Avon Products Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard; Sold in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands
Hazard: Surface paint on the tables contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.