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U.S. CPSC September 3, 2008 |
Cordless Screwdrivers Recalled by Menards Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The battery can overheat and ignite during charging, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. There is no protective device on the lithium battery to prevent overheating. |
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 October 27, 2005 |
Dorel Juvenile Group USA Recall to Repair Battery-Powered Ride-On Vehicles An electronic malfunction can occur in the ride-on vehicle's circuit board and/or battery connector, resulting in smoking and melting of components. This poses a vehicle fire hazard and a burn hazard to consumers if components are touched while malfunctioning. |
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 November 9, 2006 |
Remote-Control Helix Micro Helicopter Toys Recalled for Burn Hazard The power supply controller can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC August 22, 2006 |
Spin Master Radio-Controlled Toy Airplanes Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us Recalled for Burn Hazard The rechargeable battery pack inside the toy airplane can overheat posing a burn hazard. |
U.S. CPSC December 21, 2006 |
DEWALT Recalls Cordless Reciprocating Saws for Fire Hazard The switch on these saws can short circuit, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC December 18, 2006 |
Remote-Control Helicopter Toys Recalled Due to Burn Hazard The helicopter battery can overheat and catch fire, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC February 12, 2009 |
Disney Store Recalls Toy Tool Sets Due to Choking Hazard The tools contain eyes that can separate, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC July 27, 2010 |
Husqvarna Professional Products Recalls Riding Lawn Tractors Due to Fire Hazard The fuel line on the rear-mounted fuel tank is too long and can come in contact with moving parts while the tractor is in use, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC April 6, 2006 |
Rechargeable Battery Packs Sold with MAX Wireless Conference Phones Recalled for Burn Hazard These battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat and melt the protective plastic covering, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC November 13, 2008 |
JA-RU Recalls Toy Trains Due To Choking Hazard The recalled toy contain small parts which can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC December 29, 2003 |
Avon Products Inc. Recall to Repair Jack-In-the-Box Toys A spring mechanism attached to the lid can break and detach from the toy, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC May 3, 2007 |
Battat Inc. Recalls Parents Magazine Toy Cell Phones for Choking Hazard The metal pin inside the hinge of the cell phone flip-top can fall out, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
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 April 18, 2007 |
Infant Bouncer Seats Recalled Due to Frame Failure The tubular metal frame can break, posing a fall hazard to infants in the seat. |
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. |
U.S. CPSC September 30, 2008 |
Wal-Mart Recalls General Electric Toasters Due to Fire and Shock Hazards An electrical short circuit can occur between the heating element and the bread cage, posing a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC January 14, 2009 |
Toy Xylophones Recalled by The Land of Nod Due to Choking Hazard The pegs on the xylophone can break, posing a choking hazard to children. |
U.S. CPSC March 3, 2009 |
Frontrow Recalls to Replace Rechargeable Batteries Sold with PA System Microphones Due to Burn Hazard The batteries can rapidly overheat, posing a burn hazard to the user. |
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 October 14, 2008 |
Wireless Headset Batteries Recalled by GN Netcom Due to Fire Hazard An internal short circuit can cause the lithium-ion polymer batteries to overheat, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC September 1, 2009 |
Wal-Mart Announces Recall Expansion of Durabrand DVD Players Due to Fire Hazard The DVD player's circuit board can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC May 2, 2006 |
Toy Phones Recalled for Choking Hazard The push buttons on the toy phone can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC March 31, 2009 |
Clothing Irons Recalled by Conair Corporation Due to Fire Hazard The clothing iron can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC May 22, 2003 |
Toy Vehicles Recalled by International Playthings Inc. Small parts on the vehicles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC November 13, 2008 |
Cobra Electronics Recalls Children's Two-Way Radios with Rechargeable Batteries Due to Chemical Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively in Toys "R" Us Stores The rechargeable batteries in the radios can leak electrolyte, posing a chemical burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC September 2, 2004 |
Target Recall of Electric Scooters Improper wiring can cause a short circuit, posing a fire hazard in the scooter. In addition, inadequate insulation may expose electrical wiring, which poses a shock hazard. |
U.S. CPSC December 21, 2006 |
DEWALT Recalls Cut-Out Tools Due to Shock Hazard The cord wire in these units could be damaged internally, posing a shock hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC February 13, 2007 |
Battery Packs for Toy Vehicles Recalled by JAKKS Pacific Due to Fire Hazard The lithium-ion polymer batteries used to charge the toy vehicles can ignite while charging, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC August 20, 2009 |
DVD Players Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fire Hazard The DVD players can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC December 20, 2007 |
McQuay Recalls Air Conditioners/Heat Pumps Following Fires Wires in the heater element can overheat and spark, posing a smoke and fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC January 28, 2009 |
Outdoor Research Recalls Warming Gloves Due to Burn Hazard The glove's electric heating pad can short circuit and overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC June 18, 2009 |
SmartSpark Energy Systems Recalls Battery Equalizers Due to Fire Hazard The recalled equalizers can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC November 9, 2004 |
Black Diamond Equipment Recall of Headlamp Batteries The headlamp battery may overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard to users. |
U.S. CPSC June 10, 2010 |
Dritz Electric Scissors Recalled by Prym Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The electric scissors can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. |
U.S. CPSC August 16, 2011 |
Riding Toy Recalled by Radio Flyer Due to Fall Hazard The riding toy can tip over allowing a child to fall forward while riding, posing a fall hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC December 8, 2009 |
Goodman Company Reannounces Recall of Air Conditioner/Heat Pump Units Due to Fire Hazard The power cords on the PTACs can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC July 16, 2009 |
Evenflo Recalls Telephone Toys Due to Choking Hazard A mirror decal attached to the toy can peel away, posing a potential choking hazard. |
U.S. CPSC March 19, 2008 |
Salton Inc. Recalls Electric Toasters Due to Fire Hazard The toaster can turn on without bread in the slots and ignite items placed on top of it, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC October 8, 2008 |
Coby Electronics Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold with Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC April 1, 2009 |
Lakeshore Learning Materials Recalls Children's Toy Boxes Due to Choking Hazard The head of the stuffed butterfly toy can detach from the body, posing a choking hazard to children. |
U.S. CPSC September 30, 2010 |
Fisher-Price Recalls Little People Wheelies Stand 'n Play Rampway Due to Choking Hazard The wheels on the purple and the green cars can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC November 18, 2008 |
Lithium-Ion Batteries Used with Bicycle Lights Recalled By DiNotte Lighting Due to Burn Hazard A loose wiring connection and improper venting can cause the battery to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC January 31, 2008 |
Kids II Inc. Recalls Crib Toys Due to Choking Hazard The anchors that hold the straps to the back of the turtle can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC August 18, 2009 |
Black & Decker Coffeemakers Recalled By Applica Consumer Products Due to Burn Hazard The coffeemakers can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC August 30, 2007 |
Electric Heaters Recalled by Aloha Housewares Due to Fire Hazard The heater can overheat, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC January 23, 2004 |
Kyocera Wireless Corp. Recall of Batteries in Smartphone Cell Phones The recalled batteries can short-circuit and erupt with force or emit excessive heat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC October 17, 2006 |
Light & Motion Recalls Bicycle Light Batteries for Fire and Burn Hazards The battery, found in Light & Motion's 2004 ARC Li-Ion HID lighting system, can overheat, posing a fire or burn hazard to users. |
U.S. CPSC August 3, 2007 |
LED Lights Recalled by Plan 9 Due to Fire Hazard The circuit board in the lights can overheat, posing a risk of fire. |