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U.S. CPSC September 7, 2006 |
Atico International USA Recalls 9-Foot Patio Umbrellas Sold at Longs Drug Stores for Lead Hazard The umbrella poles contain paint with excessive levels of lead, which can cause adverse health effects if ingested by young children. |
U.S. CPSC July 18, 2007 |
Atico International USA Recalls Coffeemakers Sold Exclusively at Walgreens Due to Fire Hazard The coffeemaker can ignite due to an electrical failure, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC November 1, 2006 |
Atico International USA, Inc. Recalls Espresso Makers for Burn and Impact Injury Hazards The espresso maker's heating element can forcefully separate from its base during the brewing cycle. This poses burn and impact injury hazards to nearby consumers. |
U.S. CPSC May 31, 2007 |
Kayak Paddle Floats Recalled by NRS Due to Drowning Hazard The plastic tubes used to inflate the paddle float could break and deflate, posing a drowning hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC October 4, 2007 |
Dollar General Recalls Tumblers Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paint on the center of the eyes of some of the cups can contain high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
U.S. CPSC April 6, 2009 |
Atico International USA Recalls Coffeemakers Sold Exclusively At Walgreens Due to Fire Hazard These coffeemakers can ignite due to an electrical failure, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC July 19, 2007 |
CVS/pharmacy Announces Recall of Playskool Sippy Cups; Poses Choking Hazard To Young Children Young children can chew through the plastic spout of the sippy cup, which can pose a choking hazard. |
U.S. CPSC October 30, 2007 |
Target Recalls Home Patio Sets Due to Fall Hazard The chair can collapse when weight is applied to the front end of the arm rests, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC September 10, 2003 |
Swim Trainers Recalled by Swimways Corp. The nylon body strap on the swim trainer can detach or tear from the flotation device and release a child into water, posing a serious drowning hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC August 22, 2007 |
Children's Charm Bracelets Sold by Buy-Rite Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. |
U.S. CPSC March 6, 2003 |
Hot Pots Recalled by Atico International USA Inc. The bottom of the hot pot can separate from the top, which could pose a serious burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC August 16, 2006 |
Atico International USA Recalls Folding Picnic Tables Due to Collapsing Hazard The legs on the picnic table can buckle or break during use, causing the table to collapse or fold unexpectedly. |
U.S. CPSC August 7, 2008 |
Atico International USA Recalls Personal Blenders Due to Laceration Hazard While placing the cup on or off the base of the blender, the blender can be inadvertently turned on, activating the blade. This can pose a serious laceration hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC October 2, 2003 |
Technuity Inc. Recall of Back-Up Power Supply Systems When used in conjunction with another power protection device, the power supply device can spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC April 13, 2005 |
Baja Products Recall of My First Crayon-Balls and My First Crayon-Ball Activity Sets Small crayon balls can break loose from the plastic base of the products. This can pose a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC August 24, 2007 |
Calligaris USA Recalls Bar Stools Due to Fall Hazard The seat on the bar stools can detach, causing the consumer to fall and suffer injuries. |
U.S. CPSC January 15, 2008 |
Toy Wrestler Figures Recalled by A.A. of America Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The surface paint contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
U.S. CPSC January 11, 2005 |
Riviera Trading Inc. Recall of Children's Costume Bracelets The bracelets contain high levels of lead and pose a lead poisoning hazard to children. |
U.S. CPSC November 7, 2007 |
Additional Spinning Top Recalled by Schylling Associates Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paint on the wooden handle of the top contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
U.S. CPSC April 6, 2006 |
Computer Desk Set Sold at Office Depot Recalled Due to Risk of Falls The seat on the chair can break and fall through during use causing an individual to fall and suffer injuries. |
U.S. CPSC August 8, 2007 |
Stubben Steeltec Horseback Riding Stirrups Recalled Due to Fall Hazard The stirrup's hinges can break, posing a fall hazard to riders. |
U.S. CPSC January 26, 2006 |
Fire Hazard with Oscillating Heater Sold in Wal-Mart Prompts Recall The wires inside the oscillating heater can short circuit and spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC August 30, 2007 |
B&F System Inc. Recalls Emergency Tool Kits Due to Fire and Shock Hazards Booster cables in the recalled kits can have undersized wiring and inadequate connections, posing a fire and shock hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC February 7, 2007 |
Children's Bracelets Recalled by DM Merchandising Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. |
U.S. CPSC May 17, 2006 |
Aqua-Leisure Industries Recalls Inflatable Pool Ladders for Fall Hazard The plastic step support clips can be assembled upside down, causing the ladder steps to break under a user's weight. |
U.S. CPSC December 12, 2007 |
Fishing Games Sold at Grocery Stores Recalled by Far East Brokers Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The recalled game has parts that contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
U.S. CPSC November 19, 2008 |
Brownie's Third Lung Recalls Air Compressors Due to Drowning Hazard The air compressor's components can fail, which could cause a stoppage of air flow. This poses a risk of drowning to users. |
U.S. CPSC September 7, 2006 |
LeapFrog Recalls to Repair Children's Activity Centers Due to Arm Entrapment Hazard A child's arm can become caught in the activity center's plastic tube, posing a risk of injury to children. |
U.S. CPSC April 7, 2009 |
Pacifiers Recalled by Healthtex Due to Choking Hazard The pacifiers failed to meet federal safety standards. The nipples can separate from the base easily, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC August 8, 2007 |
Metal Folding Chairs Sold at Cost Plus World Market Stores Recalled Due to Collapse and Fall Hazards The chairs can collapse due to faulty rivets, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC September 19, 2006 |
Children's Bathrobes Sold at Ross Stores Recalled Due to Burn Hazard These bathrobes fail to meet the children's sleepwear flammability standard, and pose a burn hazard. |
U.S. CPSC January 4, 2005 |
The Step 2 Co. Recall to Repair Toddler Swings The straps on these swings could break, causing a child riding in the swing to fall to the ground and suffer injuries. |
U.S. CPSC August 17, 2006 |
Target Recalls Scooters -- Various Breaking Parts Present Fall Hazard The handlebars, wheels and wheel brakes can break and detach, causing the rider to lose control, fall and possibly suffer injuries. |
U.S. CPSC November 6, 2007 |
Laugh & Learn(TM) Kitchen Toys Recalled by Fisher-Price Due To Choking Hazard Pieces of the faucet or the clock hands can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC October 31, 2007 |
Halloween "Ugly Teeth" Recalled By Amscan Inc. Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The surface paint on the teeth contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
U.S. CPSC October 2, 2007 |
Target Recalls Plush Boys Rattles Due to Choking Hazard The recalled rattles can break open releasing the small beads inside, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC April 9, 2009 |
Women's Shoes Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fall Hazard Heels on the shoes can easily detach, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC October 26, 2004 |
Rio Brands Recall of Folding Lawn Chairs Sold at Wal-Mart The chair arms can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC January 5, 2007 |
Family Dollar Stores Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heater for Fire Hazard The heaters can overheat and smoke, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC December 1, 2005 |
Ideal Distributors Inc. Recall of Pacifiers The nipples can detach from the base, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC June 23, 2009 |
Applica Consumer Products Inc. Recalls Black & Decker Spacemaker Coffeemakers Due to Burn Hazard The brew basket can shift out of alignment allowing hot water to overflow. This poses a scalding and burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC October 15, 2008 |
Toy Boats Recalled Due to Burn Hazard The two battery terminals can come into contact with each other, causing the battery to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC November 8, 2007 |
Children's Sunglasses Recalled by Dollar General Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The yellow surface paint on the sunglasses may contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
U.S. CPSC April 29, 2005 |
Atico International USA Recall of Children's Folding Chairs The chair's safety lock can fail, allowing the chair to collapse or fold unexpectedly. Children's fingers can become caught or entrapped in the hinge and slot areas of the chair, posing a pinch or cut hazard. |
U.S. CPSC April 29, 2008 |
DEWALT Recalls Table Saws Due to Laceration Hazard The pivot bracket on the saw can separate which can misalign the blade and the fence and cause kick back. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC November 8, 2006 |
WMH Tool Group Inc. Recalls Wilton Mitre Saws for Laceration Hazard The blade assembly could unexpectedly break free from the stationary base, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC October 18, 2007 |
Additional Injuries Prompt Re-announcement of Sportsstuff Recall of Air Pumps The air pumps can overheat and explode during use, posing a risk of lacerations. |
U.S. CPSC April 3, 2008 |
Children's 'Main Street Drag' Sunglasses Recalled by StyleMark Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paint in the orange lettering on the temples of the sunglasses contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
U.S. CPSC April 30, 2010 |
Gap Recalls Baby Swimsuits Due to Strangulation Hazard The swimsuits have halter straps that were manufactured too short causing the plastic ring located at the neck of the swimsuit to press against the child's throat and obstruct the airway. This poses a strangulation hazard to the child. |
U.S. CPSC April 7, 2009 |
Simplicity Play Yards Recalled by Various Retailers Due to Fall and Entrapment Hazards One or more rails can collapse unexpectedly, posing a fall or entrapment hazard to young children. |