January 24, 2000OtherCPSC
CPSC, K2 Corp. Announce Recall of In-Line Skates
Hazard: The skate's plastic brake mount could crack and fail, causing the skater to fall and suffer serious injury.
January 18, 2000OtherCPSC
CPSC, The Sherwin-Williams Co. and Brockway Standard Inc. Announce Recall of Furniture Refinisher
Hazard: The product and its vapors can seep or leak from the nozzle base at the top of the can, posing a risk of fire and chemical injuries.
January 11, 2000OtherCPSC
CPSC, L.L. Bean Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Overalls
Hazard: Snaps on these overalls can detach from the garments, posing a choking hazard to young children.
December 21, 1999OtherCPSC
CPSC, Safari Ltd. Announce Recall of Magnet Games
Hazard: Paint on the magnets metal figures contains amounts of lead that exceed federal standards for children's products. Prolonged exposure to high levels of lead presents a lead poisoning hazard to young children.
November 10, 1999OtherCPSC
CPSC, Perfecto Manufacturing Inc. Announce Recall of Aquarium Lights
Hazard: Sharp edges on these lights could cut the insulation on the wiring. If the wires become exposed, consumers could suffer shocks or electrocution. There is also a risk of fire. In addition, some of these lights could overheat and cause the same problems.
November 9, 1999OtherCPSC
CPSC, Fluke Corp. Announce Second Recall of Electrical Testers
Hazard: The batteries in the tester could fail to maintain proper contact due to corrosion within the battery compartment, causing the device to lose power. Consumers testing electrical sources could fail to be warned of the presence of live current if the tester is not powered, posing a risk of shock, electrocution, and thermal burns.
October 14, 1999OtherCPSC
CPSC, Shine International Trading Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Cigarette Lighters
Hazard: The lighters child-resistant mechanisms fail to meet the requirements of the Consumer Product Safety Act. Young children could ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards. Additionally, the lighters can leak fuel and remain on after consumers have used them, which also presents fire and burn hazards.
September 23, 1999OtherCPSC
Olympic Deck Cleaner Recalled by PPG Architectural Finishes
Hazard: Poisoning
September 22, 1999OtherCPSC
CPSC & New Buffalo Recall Work Lights
Hazard: Electrocution/Electric Shock
August 30, 1999OtherCPSC
Work Lights Recalled by Foremost Tool
Hazard: Electrocution/Electric Shock
August 30, 1999OtherCPSC
Work Lights Recalled by Wilmar Corp.
Hazard: Electrocution/Electric Shock
August 19, 1999OtherCPSC
WeatherMate Wood Cleaner Recalled by GE Silicones
Hazard: Laceration
August 10, 1999OtherCPSC
Sprayer Bottles Recalled by Root-Lowell Manufacturing
Hazard: Poisoning
July 20, 1999OtherCPSC
NIKE Sport Waterbottles Recall
Hazard: Choking
July 8, 1999OtherCPSC
Spillproof Cup Lids Recalled by Playskool
Hazard: Choking
June 30, 1999OtherCPSC
Hairdryers Recalled by Pacific LA
Hazard: Electrocution/Electric Shock
June 30, 1999OtherCPSC
Juice Extractors Recalled by Aroma Housewares
Hazard: Laceration
June 15, 1999OtherCPSC
Lighters Recalled by ZNY Enterprises
Hazard: Fire & Fire-Related Burn
June 3, 1999OtherCPSC
Lighters Recalled by C & H Trading
Hazard: Fire & Fire-Related Burn
June 3, 1999OtherCPSC
Stairway Gates Recalled by North States Industries
Hazard: Fall
May 26, 1999OtherCPSC
Stereo Speakers Recalled by Polk Audio
Hazard: Laceration
May 20, 1999OtherCPSC
Softball Bats Recalled by Rawlings Sporting Goods
Hazard: Laceration
May 17, 1999OtherCPSC
Scarves Recalled by Tie Rack
Hazard: Fire & Fire-Related Burn
May 5, 1999OtherCPSC
Pistol Grip Soldering Guns Recalled by Homier Distributing
Hazard: Electrocution/Electric Shock
April 22, 1999OtherCPSC
Trouble Lights Recalled by Primerica Enterprise
Hazard: Electrocution/Electric Shock
April 22, 1999OtherCPSC
Electric Meter Boxes Recalled by Square D Co
Hazard: Electrocution/Electric Shock
April 13, 1999OtherCPSC
Novelty Lighters Recalled by Kikkerland Designs
Hazard: Fire & Fire-Related Burn
April 7, 1999OtherCPSC
Oil-Filled Electric Heaters Recalled by Lakewood Engineering
Hazard: Electrocution/Electric Shock
April 5, 1999OtherCPSC
Ozark Trail Butane Lighters Recalled by Wal-Mart Stores
Hazard: Fire & Fire-Related Burn
March 23, 1999OtherCPSC
Himalaya Amusement Rides Repair Program