Specialized Bicycle Components Expands Recall of Tricross Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
February 1, 2012
Specialized Bicycle Components has expanded a recall of their 2012 bikes with Advanced Group carbon forks to include an additional 460 units, bringing the total bikes affected in this Specialized recall to about 14,200.
Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard
December 16, 2011
Arctic Cat is recalling about 7,100 Arctic Cat Snomobiles because the snow machines’ headlamp fuse can malfunction, which could cause periods of limited visibility at night. Arctic Cat discovered this condition during production testing of these models. There have been no reports of headlamp failures or injuries.
Toasters Recalled by Hamilton Beach Due to Fire Hazard
December 16, 2011
Units: About 14,000
Importer: Hamilton Beach Brands Inc., of Glen Allen, Va.
Hazard: When the toasters are first plugged into the outlets, the heating element can be energized although the toaster lifter is in the up or off position, which can pose a fire hazard if the toaster is near flammable items.
Toys Distribution Inc. Recalls Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
December 14, 2011
Name of Product: Baby Rattles
Units: About 50
Distributor: Toys Distribution Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.
Manufacturer: Winning Key (WK) Manufacturing and Topwin Toys (HK), of China
Handheld Massagers Recalled by Fourstar Group Due to Burn Hazard from Leaking Batteries
December 14, 2011
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Handheld Massage Pets
Units: About 25,500
100% Pure Eye Shadow by Purity Cosmetics Recalled for Contamination
November 23, 2011
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed that Purity Cosmetics has voluntarily recalled one lot of its 100% Pure Fruit Pigmented Cocoa Plum eye shadow products due to bacterial contamination.
By Linda Dailey Paulson
Serious Head Injuries to Infants Continue Due to Falls from Bumbo Baby Seats Used on Elevated Surfaces
November 23, 2011
CPSC and Bumbo International are aware of at least 45 incidents in which infants fell out of a Bumbo seat while it was being used on an elevated surface which occurred after an October 25, 2007 voluntary recall of the product. The recall required that new warnings be placed on the seat to deter elevated usage of the product. Since the recall, CPSC and Bumbo International have learned that 17 of those infants, ages 3-10 months, suffered skull fractures. These incidents and injuries involved both recalled Bumbo seats and Bumbo seats sold after the recall with the additional on-product warnings.
Motion Sensing Wall Switches Recalled by HeathCo due to Electrical Shock Hazard
November 23, 2011
HealthCo, LLC is recalling about 75,000 Heath® / Zenith and WirelessCommand® motion sensing wall switches because a small amount of leakage current passes through the electric circuit, including the socket, when the switches are in the auto mode and the light is off. If consumers fail to disconnect the power at the circuit breaker and make contact with both terminals inside the socket while replacing the bulbs, there is a risk of an electric shock.
Build-A-Bear Recalls 19,720 Teddy Bear Swimwear Sets: Strangulation Hazard
November 17, 2011
Build-A-Bear Workshop is recalling approximately 19,720 Swimwear Sets with and inflatable inner tube because the inner tube can be a strangulation hazard for small children. There have been reports of young children pulling the accessory over their heads and having difficulty removing them, though no injuries have been reported as of the date of this post.
Arctic Cat Recalls ATVs due to Crash Hazard
November 11, 2011
Arctic Cat is recalling 2011 Arctic Cat XC 450 ATVs and some 2012 Arctic Cat XC 450 because steering tie-rod can bend, causing loss of control which poses a crash hazard. The total amount of recalled Arctic Cat ATVs in this recall is about 1,384.
W.P. Appliances Recalls Combination Grills/Griddles Due to Overheating and Electrical Shock Hazards; Sold Exclusively at HSN
November 11, 2011
Description: This recall includes Wolfgang Puck brand combination electric grills/griddles with dual thermostatic controls and model number BRTGG010. The grills measure about 14.5 inches in width, 11 inches in depth and 6.5 inches in height. The model number is located on an ETL/Intertek foil sticker label affixed to the bottom of the unit. The stainless steel grills/griddles have “Wolfgang Puck Bistro Collection” stamped on the front of the unit next to the control dials. They feature a stainless steel handle used to compress the top and bottom grill plates.
Joss Rock Climbing Cam Units Recalled by Sierra Trading Post Due to a Fall Hazard
November 11, 2011
About 1,280 Joss rock climbing cams sold exclusively by Sierra Trading Post have been recalled because they can fail unexpectedly after being set, posing a fall hazard.
Consumers should stop using the product and return it to Sierra Trading Post for a full refund including shipping. For more information call 1-800-713-4534 or email customerservice@sierratradingpost.com
Under Armour Recalls Chin Straps for Football Helmets Due to Laceration Hazard
November 4, 2011
Under Armour has recalled about 541,000 UA Defender Chin Straps because the metal snap that connects the chin strap to the helmet has sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard when the user’s metal snap comes into contact with other players. Under Armour has received six reports of injuries that required stitches.
Boy Scouts of America Recalls Cub Scout Wind Tech Jackets Due to Strangulation Hazard
November 4, 2011
About 5,400 Cub Scout Wind Tech jackets have been recalled by Boy Scouts of America, of Charlotte, N.C. because their retractable cords with toggles at the hood/neck area and at the waist can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.
No injuries have been reported.
Dutailier Group Recalls Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment and Fall Hazards
November 3, 2011
About 440 drop side cribs imported by the Dutailier Group are being recalled because the slats on the drop side can come loose from the top and bottom rails. This would create a space between the crib’s slats through which an infant or toddler’s body can become entrapped in the space. Children could be strangled or fall out of the crib.
Battat Magnetic Sketchboards Recalled: Magnetic Pen Tip Choking Hazard
November 3, 2011
About 95,000 Toulouse-LapTrec magnetic sketchboards have been recalled because the tip of the magnetic drawing pen can come loose, which is a choking hazard for children.
Target Recalls to Repair Embark Resistance Cords Due to Injury Hazard
September 9, 2011
Incidents/Injuries:
Target has received three reports of incidents in which consumers were struck in the eye by the door anchor ball. Two incidents resulted in permanent vision loss, and the severity of the injury in the third incident is unknown.
9,500 Browning Air Pistols Recalled: Can Fire Unexpectedly
August 17, 2011
Umarex USA has recalled approximately 9,500 Browning 800 Mag Air Pistols because the safety may not prevent the gun from firing. No injuries have been reported as of the date of this recall.
Build-A-Bear Workshop Recalls Lapel Pins: Lead Paint
August 5, 2011
Build-A-Bear Workshop is recalling about 26,500 “Love.Hugs.Peace” lapel pins because surface paints on the pin contain excessive levels of lead.
Cloud Engines Recalls Pogoplug Video File Sharing Device Due to Fire Hazard
August 3, 2011
About 10,000 Pogoplug Video file sharing devices are being recalled in the US and Canada by Cloud Engines Inc. of San Francisco, CA after it was found that the video-streaming and sharing device could overheat or catch fire.
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