US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Recalls
Aqua-Leisure Industries Recalls Inflatable Baby Floats Due to Drowning Hazard
07/02/2009 05:00 AM
The leg straps in the seat of the float can tear, causing children to unexpectedly fall into or under the water, posing a risk of drowning.
Simplicity Drop Side Cribs Recalled by Retailers Due to Risk of Death from Suffocation
07/02/2009 05:00 AM
The crib's plastic hardware can break or deform, causing the drop side to detach. When the drop side detaches, it creates space between the drop side and the crib mattress. Infants and toddlers can roll into this space and become entrapped which can lead to suffocation.
Intermatic Recalls In-Wall Timers Due to Shock Hazard
07/01/2009 07:00 AM
When consumers trying to replace the timer's battery place a metal object through the battery tray slot, the object can reach internal metal contacts, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
07/01/2009 07:00 AM
The lamps overheat causing the vinyl coating on the cord to burst and melt, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Polaris Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Loss of Control Hazard
07/01/2009 07:00 AM
Bolts on the rear suspension can break causing the rail tip to become dislodged and interfere with the snowmobile's track. This can cause the track to lock up and the rider to lose control of the snowmobile, posing a risk of injury.
Tabletop Rope Cutters Recalled by MarineTech Products Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
07/01/2009 07:00 AM
The recalled rope cutters can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
06/30/2009 07:00 AM
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's new Chairman, Inez Tenenbaum, urged families today to put safety first during the Fourth of July holiday and celebrate with caution when it comes to fireworks. The latest report from CPSC indicates that there were reports of seven fireworks-related deaths and an estimated 7,000 hospital emergency room treated injuries in 2008. In 2007, CPSC had reports of eleven deaths and an estimated 9,800 injuries.
Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard Prompts Recall by Loyal Bedding of Mattress Sets
06/25/2009 10:00 AM
The mattresses sets fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Big Muddy Motor Sports Recalls Generators Due to Fire Hazard
06/25/2009 09:30 AM
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.
DEWALT Recalls Framing Nailers Due to Serious Injury Hazard
06/25/2009 07:00 AM
The bump action trigger on the framing nailers could have been incorrectly assembled during production, which would allow the nailer to eject a fastener unexpectedly or cause the trigger lock-off not to function. This can pose a serious injury hazard to the user or bystander.
06/25/2009 04:30 AM
OKK Trading, of Commerce, Calif., has agreed to pay a $665,000 civil penalty for failing to comply with a 30-year old ban on lead paint on toys, as well as violating other federal child safety standards.
Crane Plumbing Recalls Bath Tubs With A Whirlpool Due to Entrapment and Drowning Hazards
06/23/2009 07:00 AM
The drain covers in the tubs can entangle a bather's hair in the openings, causing the bather's head to be held under water, which can result in drowning.
Applica Consumer Products Inc. Recalls Black & Decker Spacemaker Coffeemakers Due to Burn Hazard
06/23/2009 07:00 AM
The brew basket can shift out of alignment allowing hot water to overflow. This poses a scalding and burn hazard to consumers.
Diving Wings With Defective Inner Bladders Recalled by Poseidon Due to Drowning Hazard
06/23/2009 07:00 AM
The inner bladder located inside the diving wing can break, causing the wing to fail to operate as a floating/buoyancy device. This poses a drowning hazard to divers.
Loaded Boards Recalls Orangatang Skateboard Wheels; Blow-outs Pose Risk of Injury to Riders
06/23/2009 07:00 AM
The recalled skateboard wheel's core can shear and blow-out causing the wheel to separate from the skateboard truck's axle and bearings. This poses a risk of serious injury to riders.
