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October 15, 2003OtherCPSC
CPSC, Buck Knives Inc. Announce Recall of Pocket Knives
Hazard: The black plastic handles of the pocket knives can crack, posing a risk of injury from the blade.
October 2, 2003OtherCPSC
CPSC, Crosman Corporation Announce Recall of Air Rifles
Hazard: The air rifles can discharge unexpectedly when the user closes the barrel, posing a serious risk of injury to consumers and bystanders.
September 26, 2003OtherCPSC
CPSC, Segway LLC Announce Voluntary Recall to Upgrade Software on Segway™ Human Transporters
Hazard: Under certain operating conditions, particularly when the batteries are near the end of charge, some Segway HTs may not deliver enough power, allowing the rider to fall. This can happen if the rider speeds up abruptly, encounters an obstacle or continues to ride, after receiving a low-battery alert.
September 17, 2003OtherCPSC
CPSC, Simon & Schuster Announce Recall of Children's Books
Hazard: A plastic replica of a balloon, attached to the book, can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
September 17, 2003OtherCPSC
CPSC, Firm Announce Recall of Bottled Water with Sport Caps
Hazard: When pulled to open, the drinking spout on the sports cap can unexpectedly come off, posing a choking hazard for young children.
September 10, 2003OtherCPSC
CPSC, DesignPac Inc. Announce Recall of Easter Oil Lamps
Hazard: The oil lamp can tip over easily, posing a fire hazard.
September 10, 2003OtherCPSC
CPSC, OnQ Technologies Announce Recall of Telephone Line-Sharing Devices
Hazard: A security system connected to this device could be prevented from notifying emergency personnel of a hazard. The delay could cause consumers to suffer injuries.
July 31, 2003OtherCPSC
CPSC, Ideal Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Voltage Testers
Hazard: These testers can short out at high voltages. Consumers can suffer burns.
July 17, 2003OtherCPSC
CPSC, UWATEC Announce Recall of Smart Dive Computers
Hazard: The computer's alert signal system may not work properly and the computer screen may freeze. This may cause inaccurate information to be displayed, such as water depth, tank pressure, and ascent rate, posing a risk to the safety of a diver.
July 17, 2003OtherCPSC
CPSC, De Bon Sales Announce Recall of Cigarette Lighters
Hazard: The novelty lighters are not equipped with child-resistant mechanisms. They pose fire and burn hazards to young children.
July 17, 2003OtherCPSC
CPSC, DesignPac Announce Recall of Lamp Oil
Hazard: The bottles of paraffin oil in these sets do not have the child-resistant closures required by federal law.
July 9, 2003OtherCPSC
CPSC, Select Comfort Announce Recall of Adjustable Beds
Hazard: When exposed to severely cold temperatures and impact, such as may occur during shipping, the power cord insulation on the electric air pump can crack, creating a short-circuit or exposing live electrical wires and presenting a shock or electrocution hazard.
July 2, 2003OtherCPSC
CPSC, American Promotional Events Inc. Announce Recall of Fireworks
Hazard: The firework device has a defective base and can break during launch. If reused, the launching device could then send fireworks in unintended directions, possible causing injury.
July 2, 2003OtherCPSC
CPSC, Franzus Company LLC Announce Recall of International Adapter Plugs
Hazard: The adapter plug can separate, exposing live electrical conductors, posing an electrocution and shock hazard to consumers.
July 2, 2003OtherCPSC
CPSC, JAKKS Pacific Announce Recall of "Spit Smatter" Spray Foam
Hazard: The aerosol cans can forcefully break apart, posing a risk of serious injury to nearby consumers.
July 2, 2003OtherCPSC
CPSC, Perfect Fit Industries Announce Recall of Electric Blankets
Hazard: These blankets can overheat, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers, especially when the blanket is folded or bunched.
June 24, 2003OtherCPSC
CPSC, Ontel Products Announce Recall of Food Slicer
Hazard: The exposed slicing blade on top of the unit can cut a consumer's fingers or hand during use.
June 24, 2003OtherCPSC
CPSC, QVC Inc. Announce Recall of Food Choppers
Hazard: Consumers can cut their fingers and hands while using the product.
June 5, 2003OtherCPSC
CPSC, Weather Works Announce Recall of Electric Heaters
Hazard: The electric heater can overheat internal plastic components and damage the wiring, posing a fire and electrocution hazard to consumers.
May 29, 2003OtherCPSC
CPSC, Conceptual Marketing & Development, Inc., Announce Recall of Weed Cutting Attachment Blades
Hazard: The blades can break off and hit consumers, causing severe impact and laceration injuries.
April 29, 2003OtherCPSC
CPSC, DCD Incorporated Announce Recall of Exercisers
Hazard: Some of the exercise units contain two faulty handlebar welds under the seat that could fail, allowing consumers to fall to the ground.
April 24, 2003OtherCPSC
CPSC, DesignPac Inc. Announce Recall of Oil Lamps
Hazard: The glass wick holder can shatter when lit, posing a fire hazard.
April 17, 2003OtherCPSC
CPSC, Thomson Announce Recall of Home Entertainment Amplifiers
Hazard: The amplifier can overheat due to a lack of ventilation, which can cause melting of the plastic front cover and pose a shock hazard to consumers.
April 13, 2003OtherCPSC
CPSC, Kindermusik International Announce Recall of "Fiddlesticks" Instruments
Hazard: Some of the Fiddlesticks have caps that can become loose, allowing ball bearings to spill from the inside of the sticks. Both the caps and the ball bearings pose a potential choking hazard to young children.
April 8, 2003OtherCPSC
CPSC, TNT Fireworks Announce Recall of Party Poppers Sold at Wal-Mart
Hazard: The Party Popper is a rocket-shaped device that shoots into the air when the string is pulled. The cone-shaped top can pop off rapidly, and can hit and injure both children and adults.
April 2, 2003OtherCPSC
CPSC, Raven Industries Announce Recall of Handheld Remote Controls
Hazard: An internal component can overheat, presenting risks of fire or thermal burns to consumers.
March 27, 2003OtherCPSC
CPSC, The Toro Company Announce Recall of Snowthrowers
Hazard: The plastic fuel tank can crack and leak gasoline, posing a risk of fire and injury.
March 13, 2003OtherCPSC
CPSC, Trudeau Corp. Announce Recall of Fondue Sets
Hazard: The plastic handles that are attached to the fondue pots can melt and crack during heating on a range top, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
March 11, 2003OtherCPSC
CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Announce Recall of Small Engines
Hazard: Vibration during operation can result in abrasion wear to the fuel tube, leading to a fuel leak. If the fuel leak comes in contact with a spark or flame, it can cause a fire and burn hazard.
March 6, 2003OtherCPSC
CPSC, Atico International USA Inc. Announce Recall of Hot Pots
Hazard: The bottom of the hot pot can separate from the top, which could pose a serious burn hazard to consumers.