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September 7, 2006OtherCPSC
Atico International USA Recalls 9-Foot Patio Umbrellas Sold at Longs Drug Stores for Lead Hazard
Hazard: The umbrella poles contain paint with excessive levels of lead, which can cause adverse health effects if ingested by young children.
August 29, 2006OtherCPSC
Agio International's Outdoor Steel Dome Fireplaces Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: Touch-up paint used on the fireplace's exterior can ignite during use, posing a fire hazard.
August 22, 2006OtherCPSC
School Specialty Publishing Recalls Children's Science Kits for Thermal Burn Hazard
Hazard: The battery case in the science kit can overheat, posing a thermal burn hazard.
August 17, 2006OtherCPSC
5-Gallon Zep-Brand Cleaner, Floor Stripper Sold at Home Depot Recalled, Containers Crack and Leak Corrosive Liquids
Hazard: 5-gallon plastic pails containing the cleaning products can unexpectedly crack and leak from the base, posing a risk to consumers, due to the corrosive nature of these products.
August 16, 2006OtherCPSC
Atico International USA Recalls Folding Picnic Tables Due to Collapsing Hazard
Hazard: The legs on the picnic table can buckle or break during use, causing the table to collapse or fold unexpectedly.
August 10, 2006OtherCPSC
Safety Alert: NRS and LL Bean Inflatable Water Boards Lack Safety Warning Labels
Hazard: The safety warning label containing precautionary information on proper use and operation was not affixed to the device. The safety warning label should read: "CAUTION: This is not a lifesaving device. Never leave children unattended in or near water"
August 8, 2006OtherCPSC
ElectroPlasma Lamps Sold at Spencer Gifts Stores Recalled for Fire Hazard
Hazard: Arcing between an object and the removable cover of the lamp can pose a fire hazard.
July 25, 2006OtherCPSC
Bunn-O-Matic Corp. Expands Recall of Home Coffeemakers Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
Hazard: The coffeemaker's plastic pour-in bowl and lid can melt or ignite due to an electrical failure, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
July 19, 2006OtherCPSC
Suunto Dive Computers Recalled Due to Decompression Hazard
Hazard: These dive computers could incorrectly track dive time, which could cause incorrect calculation of decompression requirements. This could lead to decompression sickness.
July 13, 2006OtherCPSC
Ryobi Radial Arm Saws Recalled for Blade Detachment Hazard
Hazard: Cracking of the plastic motor housing can cause the blade assembly to fall during operation, posing a risk of laceration to the operator or bystanders. The detachment may occur unexpectedly and without warning.
July 6, 2006OtherCPSC
Lexar JumpDrive® Computer Storage Devices Recalled for Burn Hazard, Certain Models Involved
Hazard: The recalled JumpDrives® FireFly and Secure II products could overheat, posing a risk of burns to consumers and property damage.
July 5, 2006OtherCPSC
Heat & Glo Indoor/Outdoor Gas Fireplaces Recalled for Fire Hazard
Hazard: Temperatures in the framing header area above these fireplaces can get too high, posing a fire hazard.
June 22, 2006OtherCPSC
Oceanic Recalls Digital Dive Computer Due to Decompression Hazard
Hazard: When using the dive computer set for "User Selected Digital Gauge Mode," the "Elapsed Dive Time" displayed can exceed the actual elapsed time under water. This can cause divers to ascend before fulfilling a decompression obligation, resulting in decompression sickness.
June 21, 2006OtherCPSC
BJ Alan Co. Recalls "Thunderstick Rocket" Fireworks for Explosion Hazard
Hazard: These rockets are overloaded with flash powder, violating the regulatory standard for this product. During use, these fireworks could explode with a greater force than expected and cause burns and bodily harm to nearby consumers.
June 19, 2006OtherCPSC
Phil Vassil Rugs Recalls Flokati Rugs for Fire Hazard
Hazard: These rugs fail to meet the federal mandatory standard for flammability under the Flammable Fabrics Act and could ignite, presenting a risk of burn injuries.
June 9, 2006OtherCPSC
Safety Alert: Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Masonry Drill Bits Lack Safety Warning Label
Hazard: The drill bit packages are not properly labeled with precautionary information on proper use and operation. These and other manufacturers' 13-inch bits can bend when run at a high speed without being in contact with a work surface, resulting in loss of control of the drill and possible lacerations. The safety label should read: "! WARNING Read, understand and comply with tool manual before use. Wear eye protection. Max operating speed 600 RPM. At higher speeds the bit is likely to bend if allowed to rotate freely without contacting the work. Start drilling at low RPM and with bit tip in contact with work. To avoid bit bowing - Apply pressure only in direct line with bit and do not apply excessive pressure. Bits can bind, causing breakage or loss of control. Do not use in hammer drills or in drill press."
June 9, 2006OtherCPSC
Safety Alert: Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Abrasive Cut-Off Wheels Lack Safety Warning Label
Hazard: The Abrasive Cut-Off Wheel packages are not properly labeled with precautionary information on proper use and operation. The failure of a user to follow the instructions below could result in injury. "! WARNING Read, understand and comply with tool manual before use. Follow OSHA and ANSI B7.1 standards. Use eye, face, dust and ear protection. Wear body apron and gloves. Speed rating of wheel must be greater than tool speed. Do not grind without guard adjusted for maximum operator protection. Mount wheel with the tool flanges provided. Run-in for one minute before application. Do not jam, twist or pinch wheel in work piece or apply excessive side pressure to the wheel. RECOIL may occur if wheel is jammed. Do not use near flammable materials or gases; fire or explosion may result. Do not expose to water, condensation or freezing. Discard wheel if dropped, cracked or chipped."
June 8, 2006OtherCPSC
Petters Consumer Brands, LLC Recalls Sunbeam Gas Ranges after Two Incidents of Scorched Floors
Hazard: These ranges lack an adequate heat shield, and can cause scorching of certain flooring materials directly under the appliance.
June 7, 2006OtherCPSC
Etón Portable Radios Recalled, Batteries Pose Fire Hazard
Hazard: The battery in this radio can overheat and possibly rupture when using the AC adapter, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
June 6, 2006OtherCPSC
Applica Consumer Products Inc. Recalls Black & Decker® Brand Coffeemaker for Fire Hazard
Hazard: The coffeemaker may not turn off as programmed, causing the unit to overheat and melt, and posing a risk of fire and burn injury.
May 26, 2006OtherCPSC
Yamaha In-Ceiling and In-Wall Speakers Recalled After Reports of Units Falling
Hazard: On some speakers, the mounting clamps can break causing the speaker to fall. Falling speakers could possibly hit consumers.
May 25, 2006OtherCPSC
Lighted Mirror Sold at Wal-Mart Recalled for Shock Hazard
Hazard: Exposed wires inside the mirror could pose an electrical shock hazard to the user, when they touch the mirror.
May 19, 2006OtherCPSC
Tyco Fire & Security Recall to Upgrade Software of Fire Detection Systems
Hazard: Sensors in these fire detection systems could experience reduced sensitivity to smoke in conditions of high humidity and high temperature. If this occurs, these sensors could delay detecting the presence of smoke in the event of a fire.
May 18, 2006OtherCPSC
Hunting Tree Stands Recalled for Collapse Hazard
Hazard: The j-hook attachment of the tree strap can fail, which can cause the tree stand to collapse. Consumers using these stands could fall and suffer serious injuries or death.
May 10, 2006OtherCPSC
Hoshino USA Inc. Recalls to Repair Electric Bass
Hazard: If the battery is improperly installed, the bass can overheat, causing internal damage and a fire hazard.
May 4, 2006OtherCPSC
Slingshots Recalled by Daisy Manufacturing Due to Risk of Serious Eye Injury
Hazard: If the slingshot band slips out of its frame during use, the ball at the end of the tubing can strike the user, resulting in serious facial injuries.
April 26, 2006OtherCPSC
CPSC, Hoist Exercise Benches Recalled for Finger Entrapment Hazard
Hazard: The bench's front frame assembly (with the foot rest) can fail to lock into place, allowing users who grab the bench to position themselves to get their fingers entrapped between the front and back frame assemblies. This poses laceration and amputation hazards.
April 13, 2006OtherCPSC
Toe-Kick Saws Recalled Due to Broken Handles
Hazard: The saw's plastic handle can break, causing the user to lose control of the saw, which could kick back and present a laceration hazard, if the blade is in motion.
April 11, 2006OtherCPSC
Yamaha Corp. of America Recalls Bench Sold with Digital Piano Due to Collapse Hazard
Hazard: On some benches, one or more bench bolts do not meet tensile strength specifications, which can result in collapse of the bench while in use, posing a risk of injury. The recall does not involve the pianos with which the benches were sold.
April 11, 2006OtherCPSC
Tropitone Recalls "Impressions Side Chair" for Fall Hazard
Hazard: The weld which holds the rear chair leg to the seat can separate from the seat, causing the chair to become unstable and possibly collapse.