Archive for July, 2008
All-Terrain Vehicles Recalled By American Honda Motor Co. Due to Risk of Loss of Control Hazard
If the ATV’s rubber CV (constant velocity) boots get punctured or torn the joint will become contaminated and severe binding of the CV joints could occur, resulting in the sudden loss of steering control. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders.
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.
Log Splitter Engines Recalled By American Honda Motor Co. Due to Fire Hazard
The engine’s fuel tank can crack and leak, posing a risk of fire or explosion.
Bench Scale Adapters Recalled by American Weigh Scales Due to Fire Hazard
The recalled bench scale adapters can smoke, catch fire and melt, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Risk of Injury to Riders
Cracks could form in the starter ring-gear and cause the ring-gear to fracture into several pieces. The broken pieces could be propelled out of the chassis of the machine at high speed causing serious injury or death to the rider and/or bystanders.
Propane Storage Tanks Recalled By American Welding & Tank Due to Risk of Gas Leak; Can Pose Fire and Burn Hazard
An odorant is added to propane to help alert customers to propane leaks, but rust inside a propane tank can cause the odor to fade. Some converted above-ground to underground converted tanks can have an increased susceptibility to odor fade, causing consumers to be unable to detect the odor of propane in the event of a gas leak. This can pose a fire and burn hazard to consumers if there is a leak in the propane gas system.
Parragon Books Recalls Children’s Necklaces Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Solder on the charm of the necklace may contain high levels of lead, which if ingested by young children can cause adverse health effects.
Shoelace and Necklace Children’s Charms Recalled by Action Products International Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
The clasp in the charm craft kits contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Lawn Mowers Recalled by American Honda Motor Corp. Due to Laceration Hazard
The lawn mower’s rear shield can break off allowing debris to be thrown toward the operator, which poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
Lip Gloss and Jewelry Sets Sold Exclusively at Wal-Mart Recalled by F.A.F. Inc. Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
The lobster claw clasp on the bracelet contains high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested and can cause adverse health effects.
