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May 26, 2004OtherCPSC
CPSC, Oki Data Announce Recall of Fax Machines
Hazard: The fax machines may incur a mechanical malfunction, posing a shock hazard to users.
May 25, 2004OtherCPSC
CPSC, The Fondue Factory LLC Announce Recall to Replace Glass Stands on Fondue Sets
Hazard: The top piece of glass that supports the fondue pot can shatter, posing a burn and laceration hazard to consumers.
May 19, 2004OtherCPSC
CPSC, Great Gifts Inc. Announce Recall of Snowmen Holiday Lamps
Hazard: These electric holiday lamps have undersized wiring, no strain relief on the electric cords, and the molded plastic enclosure is flammable. The lamps pose fire and electrocution hazards.
May 18, 2004OtherCPSC
CPSC, Genan Import Inc. Announce Recall of Kinetic Lighting Pictures
Hazard: These pictures have inadequate construction, incorrect wiring, and use flammable materials, all of which pose fire and electric shock hazards to consumers.
May 18, 2004OtherCPSC
CPSC, Kmart Corp. Announce Recall of Martha Stewart Everyday® Safety Matches
Hazard: These matches may ignite upon impact, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
May 13, 2004OtherCPSC
CPSC, DK Publishing Announce Recall of Children's Board Books with Sound Maker
Hazard: The sound maker mounted inside a plastic covering on the last page of the books poses a choking hazard to young children if removed.
May 3, 2004OtherCPSC
CPSC, Fluke Corp. Announce Recall of Electrical Testing Components
Hazard: The leads, which are used to connect probes to handheld digital multimeters when testing for the presence and amount of voltage present in electrical circuitry, can result in incorrect multimeter readings. This poses a serious shock or electrocution hazard, if the consumer touches live wires that the meter has read as having no electrical current.
April 29, 2004OtherCPSC
CPSC, L&N Sales and Marketing Announce Recall of Cordless Sweepers Sold on QVC
Hazard: The sweeper can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
March 17, 2004OtherCPSC
CPSC, Palliser Furniture Ltd. Announce Recall of "Poof" Chairs
Hazard: A metal rod can protrude through the fabric and its sharp edges could cause scratches or cuts.
March 17, 2004OtherCPSC
CPSC, Lakewood Announce Recall of Electric Heaters
Hazard: Electrical connections inside of the heater can become loose. This could cause the metal portion of the heater to become energized, posing a serious shock hazard to consumers.
March 9, 2004OtherCPSC
CPSC, Tristar Products Inc. Announce Recall of Revised Design Steam Cleaner
Hazard: Hot water and steam can escape from the steam cleaner's handle and inner hose, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
March 2, 2004OtherCPSC
CPSC, Brand Imports, LLC Announce Recall of Children's Rings
Hazard: The rings contain high levels of lead, posing a risk of lead poisoning to young children.
February 26, 2004OtherCPSC
CPSC, Quality Fresh Cigars Announce Recall of Lighters
Hazard: These novelty lighters were imported without first being tested to show compliance with CPSC requirements that the lighters be child-resistant. They pose fire and burn hazards to young children.
February 26, 2004OtherCPSC
CPSC, Schylling Associates Announce Recall of Wooden Music Radio Boxes
Hazard: A wooden turning knob and antenna top can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children and exposing a sharp point.
February 18, 2004OtherCPSC
CPSC, Ariens Co. Announce Recall of Snow Throwers
Hazard: The blade may not stop when the blade brake control is applied, resulting in continued blade movement. The potential for injury exists if consumers make contact with the rotary blade.
January 20, 2004OtherCPSC
CPSC, Kearney-National, Hapco Division Announce Recall of Flagpoles
Hazard: A partially crimped sleeve on these flagpoles can allow the cable to pull through the sleeve, causing the loop to release. When the assembly is raised with no flag attached, it can allow a seven pound counter weight to drop to the ground, possibly hitting people nearby.
January 20, 2004OtherCPSC
CPSC, Sassi America Inc. Announce Recall of Acrylic Primer for Nail Care
Hazard: This methacrylic acid primer is not packaged in child-resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act.
January 14, 2004OtherCPSC
CPSC, Kindermusik International Announce Recall of "Lily Pad Clacker" Instruments
Hazard: The green coating on the Lily Pad Clacker instruments contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.
December 15, 2003OtherCPSC
CPSC, Hill-Rom Announce Recall of Rocking Chairs
Hazard: The chairs' support assembly can fail and cause the rocking chair to collapse, posing the risk of injury to the user.
December 2, 2003OtherCPSC
CPSC, Bachtold Brothers Inc. Announce Recall of Brush Cutters
Hazard: The operator can come in contact with the rotating blade, even when disengaged, by pulling on the front of the mower deck while the engine is running, posing a serious injury hazard to consumers.
November 26, 2003OtherCPSC
CPSC, American Greetings Corp. Announce Recall of Zipper Pulls
Hazard: The product could separate and detach from the zipper, posing a choking hazard to young children.
November 26, 2003OtherCPSC
CPSC, American Greetings Corp. Announce Recall of Crazy Bounce Balls
Hazard: The balls could break apart, posing a choking hazard to young children.
November 18, 2003OtherCPSC
CPSC, SecureAlert Announce Recall of Safety and Security Phones
Hazard: Using the test button can result in the battery being drained without the user's knowledge. Without battery power, the phone is unable to call for assistance in an emergency.
November 18, 2003OtherCPSC
CPSC, Cub Cadet Corp. Announce Recall of Compact Tractors
Hazard: The tractor's high/low shift lever could pop out of gear into neutral during operation on steep slopes with attachments, such as a back-hoe or front-end loader installed. This could result in the machine "free-wheeling" until the brake is applied or the transmission is re- engaged, posing a risk of the operator losing control of the tractor.
November 13, 2003OtherCPSC
CPSC, Target Corporation Announce Recall of Multicolored Sidewalk Chalk
Hazard: The multicolored sidewalk chalk contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children. The Wisconsin Department of Health tested the chalk and identified the lead in the chalk.
October 30, 2003OtherCPSC
CPSC, Notifier Announce Recall for Fire Alarm Panels
Hazard: The AEU can enter a "sleep" mode, where it does not communicate with the system. When this occurs, audible evacuation signals associated with the failed AEU will not operate and building occupants may not be warned of an emergency.
October 30, 2003OtherCPSC
CPSC, Fire Control Instruments Announce Recall for Audio Evacuation Units
Hazard: The AEU can enter a "sleep" mode, where it does not communicate with the system. When this occurs, audible evacuation signals associated with the failed AEU will not operate and building occupants may not be warned of an emergency.
October 29, 2003OtherCPSC
CPSC, Russound Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Audio Video Controller/Amplifiers
Hazard: The Controller/Amplifiers can short circuit and overheat, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
October 29, 2003OtherCPSC
CPSC, Style Asia Inc. Announce Recall of Cigarette Lighters
Hazard: The cigarette lighters do not have qualified child resistant mechanisms and pose a fire hazard to children.
October 29, 2003OtherCPSC
CPSC, The Sarut Group d/b/a City Limit Announce Recall of Fish-Shaped Cigarette Lighters
Hazard: The lighters lack the required child resistant mechanisms and can expose children to fire hazards.