Archive for February, 2010
Sportime Recalls Children’s Floor Hockey Sets Due to Lead Paint Hazard
The surface coating on the boards, which are assembled together to form the floor hockey playing-field, contain excessive levels of lead violating the federal lead paint standard.
Climate Control Footrests Recalled by Fellowes Due to Fire Hazard
The footrest’s fan can become blocked and overheat when used in the upright position, posing a fire hazard.
Commercial Ice Cube Machines Recalled by Scotsman Due to Fire Hazard
The solenoid, an electrical component in the product, can fail and result in an electrical arc that can pose a fire hazard.
Bristol Model and Martha Stewart Collection(r) Enameled Steel Tea Kettles Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
The handle on the tea kettle can come loose, posing a burn hazard to the consumer.
Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard
Fuel can leak from the fuel pump at the fuel tank mounting screws, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Baycreek Due to Strangulation Hazard
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996 CPSC, issued guidelines (which were incorporated in to an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled in the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.
Motor Controllers for Submersible Pump Systems Recalled by Franklin Electric Due to Shock Hazard
The product label can lose adhesion, exposing the circuitry. This could pose a shock hazard to consumers.
Kikkerland Design Recalls Foldable Step Stools Sold By QVC Due to Fall Hazard
The step stools can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Bobens Trading Recalls Girls’ Hooded Sweatshirts With Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory
The hooded zip sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996 CPSC, issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled in the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments such as sweatshirts and jackets.
GE Infrastructure Sensing Recalls Commercial CO2 and Temperature Sensors Due to Fire Hazard
The CO2 and temperature sensors can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
