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Product Recall Archives: 2006

Lenovo and IBM Announce Recall of ThinkPad Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
September 28, 2006

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Lenovo (United States) Inc., of Research Triangle Park, N.C. and International Business Machines Corp., of Armonk, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 168,500 battery packs. These lithium-ion batteries can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
SOURCE: US Product Safety Commission

Cervélo Cycles Inc. Announces Recall of Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
September 28, 2006

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Cervélo Cycles Inc., of Toronto, Canada, is voluntarily recalling about 650 2005 R2.5 Model Carbon Fiber Bicycles and Bicycle Frames. The bicycle frames can loosen or separate, causing the rider to lose control, fall and be injured.
SOURCE: US Product Safety Commission

Suave Kids Bath Sets Sold at Wal-Mart Recalled for Choking, Other Hazards
September 27, 2006

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Almar Sales Co., of New York, NY, is voluntarily recalling about 11,000 Suave Kids Bath Sets. Items in the baths sets contain small parts that pose a choking hazard to young children. Additionally, some of the handles on the carrying case are long enough to pose a strangulation hazard. Also, the plastic carrying case poses a danger of suffocation.
SOURCE: US Product Safety Commission

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Recalls MULE Utility Vehicles Due to Loss of Steering Hazard
September 27, 2006

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 400 Kawasaki MULE utility vehicles. These vehicles could have been assembled with improperly manufactured steering knuckles that could break while the vehicle is in operation. This can cause a loss of steering control and cause a crash resulting in injury or death.
SOURCE: US Product Safety Commission

Playskool Voluntarily Recalls Toy Tool Benches after the Death of Two Toddlers
September 22, 2006

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Playskool, of Pawtucket, R.I., is voluntarily recalling about 255,000 Team Talkin' Tool Bench toys following the deaths of two young children. Playskool received reports that a 19-month-old boy from Martinsburg, W.V., and a 2-year-old boy from League City, Texas, suffocated when oversized, plastic toy nails sold with the tool bench toys became forcefully lodged in their throats.
SOURCE: US Product Safety Commission

Gildan Activewear Recalls Youth Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings for Strangulation Hazard
September 20, 2006

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Gildan Activewear SRL, of Barbados, is voluntarily recalling 114,000 Youth Hooded Sweatshirts. These sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
SOURCE: US Product Safety Commission

The Cayre Group Recalls Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Sold at Kohl’s for Strangulation Hazard
September 20, 2006

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Cayre Group, of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 4,500 "Candie's" Brand Children's Hoodie Sweatshirts with Drawstrings. These sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
SOURCE: US Product Safety Commission

John Deere Gas Barbecue Grills Recalled Due to Fire, Burn Hazards
September 13, 2006

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Onward Manufacturing, of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, Mi-T-M Corporation, of Peosta, Iowa, and Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. are voluntarily recalling about 3,100 John Deere Gas Barbecue Grills. Operating the grill in windy conditions can blow the flame under the control panel, causing the grill to overheat or cause flashbacks. Flames could damage the hose that supplies gas to the burner, causing an uncontrolled flame. Also, the grill's control knobs could overheat, resulting in burns to hands.
SOURCE: US Product Safety Commission

Pride Products Recalls Counterfeit Extension Cords Due to Fire Hazard
September 13, 2006

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Pride Products Corp., of Ronkonkoma, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 42,000 Extension Cords. The counterfeit extension cords have undersized wiring and no fuse in the cord to provide over-current protection, which can cause overheating and pose a fire hazard.
SOURCE: US Product Safety Commission

Pier 1 Imports Recalls TV Stands for Tipping Hazard
September 12, 2006

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Pier 1 Imports (U.S.) Inc., of Fort Worth, Texas, is voluntarily recalling about 4,300 Ming TV Stands. If a consumer leans on the stand's drawer when open, the unit can tilt forward and cause a television on top to slide off, posing a risk of injury or death.
SOURCE: US Product Safety Commission

LeapFrog Recalls to Repair Children’s Activity Centers Due to Arm Entrapment Hazard
September 7, 2006

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), LeapFrog Enterprises Inc., of Emeryville, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 186,000 Playground Activity Centers. A child's arm can become caught in the activity center's plastic tube, posing a risk of injury to children.
SOURCE: US Product Safety Commission

Delta Combination Water Heaters Recalled by Triangle Tube for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
September 7, 2006

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Triangle Tube/Phase III, of Blackwood, N.J., is voluntarily recalling about 3,000 Water Heaters. The burner plate and flue hood seal on the water heaters can fail due to an improper seal causing a leak of flue gases and carbon monoxide (CO). This poses the risk of CO poisoning to consumers inside of the house.
SOURCE: US Product Safety Commission

Atico International USA Recalls 9-Foot Patio Umbrellas Sold at Longs Drug Stores for Lead Hazard
September 7, 2006

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Atico International USA Inc., of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., is voluntarily recalling about 27,700 Patio Umbrellas. The umbrella poles contain paint with excessive levels of lead, which can cause adverse health effects if ingested by young children.
SOURCE: US Product Safety Commission

Tissue for Transplant Is Recalled After FDA Shuts Down N.C. Firm
August 23, 2006

A leading medical firm has recalled hundreds of human-tissue products destined for transplants around the nation that were supplied by a North Carolina body-parts broker. On July 6, AlloSource of Centennial, Colo., began a recall of about 300 transplant parts supplied by Donor Referral Services of Raleigh, N.C., an AlloSource spokeswoman said yesterday. On Friday, the Food and Drug Administration shut down Donor Referral Services, saying the company, run by Philip Guyett, had 'serious deficiencies' in its processing, donor screening and record-keeping. SOURCE: Washington Post

School Specialty Publishing Recalls Children’s Science Kits for Thermal Burn Hazard
August 22, 2006

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), School Specialty Publishing, of Columbus, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 43,000 "Ideal" and "Brighter Child" Brand Science Kits. The battery case in the science kit can overheat, posing a thermal burn hazard. SOURCE: US Product Safety Commission

Target Recalls Scooters – Various Breaking Parts Present Fall Hazard
August 17, 2006

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Target, of Minneapolis, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 185,000 Scooters. The handlebars, wheels and wheel brakes can break and detach, causing the rider to lose control, fall and possibly suffer injuries. SOURCE: US Product Safety Commission

5-Gallon Zep-Brand Cleaner, Floor Stripper Sold at Home Depot Recalled, Containers Crack and Leak Corrosive Liquids
August 17, 2006

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Acuity Specialty Products Group Inc., a subsidiary of Acuity Brands Inc., of Atlanta, Ga., is voluntarily recalling about 6,800 5-gallon sizes of "Zep Industrial Purple Cleaner & Degreaser," and "Zep Heavy Duty Floor Stripper". 5-gallon plastic pails containing the cleaning products can unexpectedly crack and leak from the base, posing a risk to consumer due to the corrosive nature of these products.
SOURCE: US Product Safety Commission

Lead Poisoning Hazard Prompts Recall of Fun Express Children’s Toys Given Away at Libraries
August 17, 2006

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Fun Express Inc., a subsidiary of Oriental Trading Company Inc., of Omaha, Neb., is voluntarily recalling about 340,000 toys. The paint on the bendable toys contains excessive levels of lead, which is banned under federal law. Lead is toxic and if ingested by young children can cause adverse health effects. SOURCE: US Product Safety Commission

Quiksilver Recalls Children’s Lounge Pants Due to Burn Hazard
August 9, 2006

The recalled loungewear was sold in girls and boys sizes 7 through 14 in plaid, camouflage, floral and heart print patterns with elastic or drawstring waistbands. Girls’ items are labeled “ROXY GIRL” and boys’ items are labeled “QUIKSILVER”. For specific information on which models are included in this recall, consumers should contact the firm. These lounge pants fail to meet the children’s sleepwear flammability standards, posing a risk of burn injury to children, due to the possible ignition of the garment. These garments were not labeled or marketed as sleepwear, but because they are children’s loungewear, they must meet the children’s sleepwear flammability standards. SOURCE: US Product Safety Commission

J.C. Penney Recalls Lamps For Fire Hazard
August 9, 2006

The recalled lamps have a four-way switch that allows the lamp to function as a moving light so that patterns revolve around the shade. The lamps can be used as a basic lamp or as a night light with glowing stripe or floral patterns. The lamp shade is plastic and the finish on the base of the lamp is brushed steel. The lamp’s electrical circuit board can spark and overheat due to an electrical problem, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
SOURCE: US Product Safety Commission

ElectroPlasma Lamps Sold at Spencer Gifts Stores Recalled for Fire Hazard
August 8, 2006

The recall involves the Mars Lightning 7001 dome electroplasma lamp, which simulates lightning bolts inside. It has a glass dome glued to a black base. Writing under the base includes the SKU number of 00473421, “MARS LIGHTNING7001” and “LIGHTNING 2000.” Arcing between an object and the removable cover of the lamp can pose a fire hazard. SOURCE: US Consumer Product Safety Commission

Ford Recalls 1.2 Million Trucks
August 4, 2006

Ford Motor Co. yesterday recalled 1.2 million more pickup trucks and sport-utility vehicles for fires linked to a cruise-control switch that caused 4.5 million vehicles to be recalled last year. The action involves F-Series pickups, Explorer and Excursion SUVs, and E-Series
trucks and includes vehicles from 1994 through 2002 model years, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on its Web site. Ford spokeswoman Kristen Kinley said 190 fires have been reported for those vehicles, with no injuries or accidents.
SOURCE: The Washington Post

Chrysler Recalls 2002 to 2006 Jeep Libertys
August 3, 2006

DaimlerChrysler's Chrysler unit said it was recalling about 832,500 Jeep Liberty sport utility vehicles to fix a steering part. The front suspension lower ball joints on 2002 to 2006 Liberty SUVs will be replaced, the automaker said in a statement.
SOURCE: The Los Angeles Times

 

 

 

 

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