
January 28, 2002OtherCPSC
CPSC, Lands' End, Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Blankets
Hazard: Some of the blankets may contain a loose connection, that may cause the unit to not function or to short-circuit, posing a risk of fire.

January 22, 2002OtherCPSC
CPSC, Easy Gardener Inc. Announce Recall of Ross Root Feeders
Hazard: The mixing chamber caps on these feeders can detach during use and strike nearby consumers, resulting in injuries.

December 31, 2001OtherCPSC
CPSC, Lite Machines Corp. Announce Recall of Motor Speed Controller
Hazard: The Fusion 35 motor speed controller may not operate properly, due to a weakness in a batch of integrated circuit (IC) chips. The (IC) chip can become hot and damage the controller. In certain instances, a malfunctioning IC chip can cause the helicopter motor to turn on for the several seconds before the power is disconnected, which can damage the helicopter or cause injury to the operator or bystanders.

December 20, 2001OtherCPSC
CPSC, Kohler Co. Announce Recall of Shower Doors
Hazard: The door hinges can fail, causing the shower door to fall and injure nearby consumers.

December 13, 2001OtherCPSC
CPSC, Homemaster Inc. Announce Recall of Outdoor Lighting Timers
Hazard: The timers have reversed polarity in the wiring, potentially allowing a current to flow through a consumer's body, posing a shock hazard to consumers.

December 11, 2001OtherCPSC
CPSC, Lawn-Boy Inc. Announce Recall of Power Mowers
Hazard: Stress cracks can develop in the mower's fuel tank, allowing gasoline to leak and posing a risk of fire and burn injuries.

December 11, 2001OtherCPSC
CPSC, Cub Cadet Corp. Announce Recall of Garden Tractors
Hazard: The tractor's rear wheel can loosen and spin free on its axle, resulting in a loss of power to the wheel and brake, which poses the risk of injury to consumers.

November 21, 2001OtherCPSC
CPSC, Gevalia Coffee Announce Recall of Coffeemakers
Hazard: Coffeemakers can overflow, presenting a serious risk of burn injuries to consumers.

November 15, 2001OtherCPSC
CPSC, Hamilton Beach Announce Recall of Juice Extractors
Hazard: The juice extractor's strainer basket and lid can break apart, posing a risk of injury to nearby consumers, who can be struck by metal or plastic.

November 2, 2001OtherCPSC
CPSC, Lillian Vernon Corporation Announce Recall of Costumes
Hazard: Fabric used in these costumes can ignite readily and presents a serious risk of burn injuries, in violation of the Federal Flammable Fabrics Act.

October 15, 2001OtherCPSC
CPSC, Oriental Trading Company Announce Recall of Coconut Bamboo Torches
Hazard: When the torch container is filled with oil, the oil may spill and burn a consumer if the torch is used improperly, moved or jostled during use.

October 10, 2001OtherCPSC
CPSC, Little Tikes Announce Recall of Swings
Hazard: The buckles on the swing can break and the shoulder restraint straps can pull out of the back of the seat, causing young children to fall.

October 5, 2001OtherCPSC
CPSC, Biddeford Textile Corp. Announce Recall of Electric Blankets
Hazard: The plug that connects the detachable control switch to the blanket can become loose. The resulting poor electrical contacts can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

September 20, 2001OtherCPSC
CPSC, Blue Coral Announce Recall of Rain-X® Glass Cleaner and Washer Fluid
Hazard: The products, which contain methyl alcohol, are not sealed with child-resistant closures, as required by federal law. Methyl alcohol, also known as methanol, is toxic and can cause blindness or death if ingested.

September 20, 2001OtherCPSC
CPSC, National Service Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Drain Cleaners
Hazard: The bottles can leak, allowing the contents of the cleaner to come into contact with consumers. These cleaners can cause irritation and burns to the skin and eyes.

September 13, 2001OtherCPSC
CPSC, Andersen Corporation Announce Recall of Window Latches
Hazard: The latches on the lower sash of the window can unexpectedly open, posing a potential injury hazard to consumers who can be struck by the window or by shattered glass.

September 12, 2001OtherCPSC
CPSC, Mill's Pride Announce Recall of Assembled Utility Wall Cabinet
Hazard: The cabinets can detach from the wall and fall, possibly injuring consumers.

August 30, 2001OtherCPSC
CPSC, The Discovery Channel Store Announce Recall of Oil Lamps
Hazard: The glass on these lamps can shatter when lit, posing a fire and laceration hazard to consumers.

August 21, 2001OtherCPSC
CPSC, LTD Commodities Inc. Announce Recall of Three- and Five-Wick Glass Oil Lamps
Hazard: If the glass sleeves are not properly secured around the wicks, or the wicks are not properly inserted, the top glass of the lamps could shatter.

July 31, 2001OtherCPSC
CPSC, Safety 1st Announce Recall of Cabinet and Drawer Spring Latches
Hazard: If the safety latch breaks, a small spring could be released. Young children could choke on the small spring or gain access to a cabinet or drawer where dangerous items are stored.

July 23, 2001OtherCPSC
CPSC, Inca Imports Announce Recall of Stuffed Bears
Hazard: The noses, bells, and eyes of the bears can detach, presenting a choking hazard to young children. The eyes also present a sharp point hazard.

July 11, 2001OtherCPSC
CPSC, Krups Announce Recall of Coffeemakers
Hazard: An electrical connection in these coffeemakers can overheat and ignite the filter basket support, presenting a risk of fire and burn hazard to consumers.

July 11, 2001OtherCPSC
CPSC, Atico International USA Inc. Announce Recall of Percolators
Hazard: If the thermostat fails, the plastic housing of the percolator can overheat and melt while in use, posing a fire hazard.

July 10, 2001OtherCPSC
CPSC, Advantage Publishers Group Announce Recall to Replace Educational Kits
Hazard: The red painted numbers on the acetate stencil sheet included in the "Let's Start™" kit contain lead; and the gold paint bearing the words "Kasy's Extrafine" on the black pen included in the "Optical Illusions" kit has lead.

July 10, 2001OtherCPSC
CPSC, Raymond Geddes & Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Velcro Wallets
Hazard: The zipper pull in the wallet contains lead, which can present a risk of lead poisoning to young children.

July 5, 2001OtherCPSC
CPSC, Cans Unlimited, Inc. Announce Recall of Kerosene Heaters/ Cookers
Hazard: The recalled units are not approved for use indoors. Use indoors can lead to injury and possibly death from carbon monoxide poisoning. The cookers also do not have an automatic extinguishing mechanism that would operate if they turned over, and lack adequate guarding.

July 2, 2001OtherCPSC
CPSC, The Flood Co. Announce Recall of Wood Strippers and Cleaners
Hazard: Some of these bottles can leak at the cap, allowing the contents to come into contact with consumers. These strippers and cleaners can cause burns to the skin and eyes.

June 19, 2001OtherCPSC
CPSC, Fluke Corp. Announce Recall of Electrical Testers
Hazard: The recalled units can "lock-up" and stop working. When the tester "locks-up" it stops working for approximately 8 minutes without warning. Consumers testing electrical sources could fail to be warned of the presence of live current if the tester is not properly operating, posing a risk of shock, electrocution, and thermal burns.

June 5, 2001OtherCPSC
CPSC, Hedstrom® Corp. Announce Recall of Swings on Backyard Gym Sets
Hazard: Screws that hold the swing together can fall out, causing the seat to fall to the ground, posing an injury risk to children.

May 15, 2001OtherCPSC
CPSC, Sears Announce Recall of Glue Gun
Hazard: These glue guns can overheat, presenting fire and burn hazards to consumers.