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U.S. CPSC April 7, 2005	Sears Roebuck and Co. Recall of Table Saw Rip Fences The rip fence -- a metal guide that keeps material being sawed from shifting side to side as it passes through the cutting blade -- can come loose. This could result in kickback of the material being sawed and possible injury to the operator.
U.S. CPSC April 22, 2010	Wood Burning Stoves Recalled by SCAN Andersen Due to Injury Hazard The stove's door can dislodge and fall from its hinges, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 26, 2008	Coffee Makers Recalled by Sears Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The wiring in the coffee maker can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 16, 2010	Sterno Recalls Portable Butane Stoves Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The stove's "on-off" valve can fail to close completely when turned to the "off" position, causing butane to leak from the stove. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 6, 2007	Basic Editions Girls' Clothing Sets Recalled by Kmart; Drawstrings at Waist Pose Entrapment Hazard The recalled pants have a drawstring at the waist that can pose an entrapment or entanglement hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC May 20, 2008	Frigidaire Canada Recalls Kenmore Wall Ovens Due to Fire and Burn Hazards During extended broiling, gas can build in the oven cavity and escape when the oven door is opened. This poses a burn and possible fire hazard to consumers.
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 June 12, 2007	Silver Stud Earrings Sold Exclusively at Kmart Recalled by Crimzon Rose Accessories Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard The recalled earrings contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
U.S. CPSC January 25, 2007	Home Decorators Collection Recalls Storage Trunks Due to Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards The trunk has an exterior clasp that can lock unexpectedly when the trunk lid closes. If a child climbs inside the trunk, he/she may not be able to open the trunk from the inside. This poses an entrapment and suffocation hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC July 25, 2007	Sauder Woodworking Recalls TV Stands Due to Collapse Hazard The TV stand can collapse if the fasteners used to connect the metal legs to the lower shelf are not completely tightened during assembly, posing a risk that the TV set can fall onto children or adults.
U.S. CPSC August 27, 2009	Frigidaire and Kenmore Smoothtop Electric Ranges Recalled Due to Fire Hazard Depending on the model, the surface heating elements can pose a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC April 5, 2007	Sears Warns Consumers to Remove Label from Craftsman Circular Saws, Obstructed Blade Guard Poses Laceration Hazard The "Craftsman" logo label located on the upper blade guard can become partially detached and interfere with the proper operation of the lower blade guard, exposing the saw's blade and posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 12, 2008	Children's Merry-Go-Rounds Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us Recalled by Pacific Cycle Due to Fall Hazard The inner bearing on the merry-go-round can fail, causing the seat assembly to suddenly drop to the ground. This poses a fall hazard to children riding the merry-go-round.
U.S. CPSC July 21, 2009	Stamina Products Recalls Elliptical Machines; Provides New Warning and Assembly Instructions Modified instructions emphasize that the elliptical pedal shafts must be securely tightened to the cranks. If not, the shafts could become loose from the cranks, which could result in serious injury to the user and/or damage to the product.
U.S. CPSC November 28, 2006	MTD Southwest Inc. Recalls Troy-Bilt, Craftsman Chain Saws, Breaking Handles Pose Laceration Hazard The chain saw's plastic front handle can break during operation, which would make control difficult and pose a risk for lacerations.
U.S. CPSC November 20, 2008	ImagiPLAY Recalls Bead Maze Toys Due to Laceration Hazard The trees on the toys can detach, exposing a metal screw. This poses a laceration hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC April 6, 2006	Serious Injuries Prompt Recall of Mini-Trampolines -- New Instructions to Be Provided To Consumers If a person assembles the trampoline alone and the outside rail is released momentarily, the trampoline can snap back into the folded position and strike the consumer, posing a risk of serious injury.
U.S. CPSC July 17, 2008	SunL Group Inc. Recalls Youth ATVs Due To Safety Defects The youth ATV lacks front brakes, a manual fuel shut-off, and padding to cover the sharp edges on the handlebar assembly. The defects could lead to young drivers losing control of the ATVs, which poses the risk of serious injuries or death.
U.S. CPSC November 24, 2009	Electrolux ICON and Kenmore PRO Gas Ranges Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard An incorrect part allows more fuel to pass to the range's oven than can be burned efficiently, causing incomplete combustion and the release of carbon monoxide. This poses a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to consumers.
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 June 29, 2005	LG Electronics and Sears, Roebuck and Co. Recall to Repair Refrigerators A faulty component in the condenser fan motor can short circuit. This could cause the condenser fan motor to overheat, posing a potential fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 19, 2009	Burley Design Recalls Child Trailers Due to Risk of Injury The axle assembly's internal sleeve can loosen, causing one wheel to separate from the trailer. This poses a risk of injury to the child occupant or bike rider.
U.S. CPSC April 3, 2002	Lakewood Recalls Electric Heaters The electrical connections inside of the heater can become loose, causing the heater's metal frame to become energized. This poses a serious electric shock hazard to consumers...
U.S. CPSC July 17, 2008	Studio RTA Recalls TV Stands Due to TV Tip-over Hazard The stability of the stand does not meet industry standards to prevent TV tip-over, posing a risk of injury or death to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 23, 2007	Basic Editions Girls' Clothing Sets Recalled by Kmart; Drawstrings at Waist Pose Entrapment Hazard The recalled shirts have drawstrings at the waist. Children can get entangled or caught in a vehicle door and can be dragged, posing a serious risk of injury or death.
U.S. CPSC July 3, 2008	Outdoor Canopies Sold Exclusively at BJ's Wholesale Club Recalled by Wanda Technology Due to Fire Hazard The canopies fail to comply with a voluntary flammability standard could pose a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 20, 2009	Pensi Ceiling Fans Recalled by The Modern Fan Co. Due to Fall and Injury Hazard The internal coupler that connects the down rod assembly to the motor can break and cause the fan to fall from the ceiling, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 25, 2009	Big Muddy Motor Sports Recalls Generators Due to Fire Hazard The 220-volt receptacle can fail to produce power correctly and cause power surges that can damage appliances. This poses a risk of fire and possible injury to consumers.
U.S. CPSC February 23, 2007	Children's Jewelry Sold Exclusively at Kmart Recalled by Crimzon Rose Accessories 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 December 6, 2007	Personal Identity Children's Sweaters with Drawstrings Recalled by Sears Due to Strangulation Hazard The recalled sweaters have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.
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 July 8, 2009	Husqvarna Recalls Lawn Tractors; Parking Brake Failure Can Cause Loss of Control The tractor's parking brake can fail posing a loss of control hazard.
U.S. CPSC December 6, 2007	TKS Children's Pants Recalled by Sears; Drawstrings at Waist Pose Entrapment Hazard The recalled pants have a ribbon belt at the waist that can pose an entrapment or entanglement hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC February 19, 2004	Grand Hall Recall of Gas Grills to Repair Temperature Gauges If moisture gets inside the temperature gauge, the glass cover on the gauge can break, posing a risk of injury to people nearby.
U.S. CPSC August 11, 2010	P. Graham Dunn Recalls Toy Rattles Due to Choking Hazard The wooden dowels can be installed at an angle, allowing the metal rattle inside to become exposed. This poses a serious choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC August 19, 2008	Hobbico Inc. Recalls Batteries Used In Radio-Controlled Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard The rechargeable battery can overheat and catch fire while charging, igniting nearby combustible materials. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC May 18, 2004	Kmart Recall of Martha Stewart Everyday Safety Matches These matches may ignite upon impact, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC February 11, 2005	Big Save International Recall of Baby Walkers The walkers fit through a standard doorway and are not designed to stop at the edge of a step. Additionally, these walkers can tip-over. Babies using these walkers can be seriously injured or killed.
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.
U.S. CPSC September 8, 2009	Bandsaws Recalled by Grizzly Industrial Due to Shock Hazard Some of the recalled bandsaws do not have a grounding wire installed, which poses an electric shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC January 9, 2008	Intermatic Recalls Digital Timers Due to Electrical Shock Hazard The recalled timers could have been wired incorrectly, which poses an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC February 19, 2008	Spiderman Water Bottles Sold Exclusively at Sears Recalled by Fast Forward Due to Choking Hazard Screws under the bottle's lid can come loose and fall into the cup, posing a choking hazard to children.
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 June 13, 2006	H&M Announces Recall of Girl's Water Shoes for Fall Hazard Though these shoes are marketed for use around water for traction, they become extremely slippery when wet. This poses a risk of slipping and falling on smooth, hard surfaces.
U.S. CPSC November 16, 2006	Desk Lamps Sold at Office Depot Recalled for Shock Hazard The sheath that protects the electrical cord can become improperly aligned during lamp assembly, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC February 11, 2009	Outdoor Stoves Recalled by Jetboil Due to Burn Hazard A tight valve attached to the stove's fuel source can allow gas to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 26, 2002	Century Tool and Manufacturing Recall of Camping Stoves The burner assembly in the stoves can restrict the flow of gas, which can cause a leak. The leaking gas can ignite and weaken the hose, causing it to separate from the stove and pose a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC November 22, 2010	Camping Stoves and Equipment Recalled by Katadyn North America Due to Fire Hazard Damaged fuel lines and/or O-rings may cause fuel leakage, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC July 26, 2005	H&M Recall of Baby Denim and Knit Jackets The metal buttons can come loose and detach from these garments, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC April 2, 2009	Best Buy Announces the Recall of Certain Rocketfish Universal Portable Power Sources Due to Fire Hazard While charging the battery, the power source can unexpectedly ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers.