Recalls and product safety news from CPSC
Updated: 10 hours 24 min ago
Fri, 02/03/2012 - 18:00
The front wheel can break at the axle hub, causing the stroller to tip and posing a fall hazard.
Fri, 02/03/2012 - 17:00
The snaps can detach from the fabric of the garment, posing a choking hazard to infants and young children.
Fri, 02/03/2012 - 16:00
The furnace can overheat and cause the heat-exchanger to crack and create openings that allow flames to be exposed. When this happens, drywall and other nearby combustibles are exposed to the flames, posing a fire and smoke hazard to consumers.
Thu, 02/02/2012 - 16:00
The fax machines can overheat due to an internal electrical component failure, posing fire and burn hazards.
Thu, 02/02/2012 - 15:30
The welding joints on the legs can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Thu, 02/02/2012 - 15:00
The printers can short circuit and overheat during use, posing a fire hazard.
Thu, 02/02/2012 - 14:00
A short circuit can occur in the lamp's wiring, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Wed, 02/01/2012 - 17:30
An electrical short circuit can occur in the light's internal wiring, causing smoke and posing a fire hazard.
Wed, 02/01/2012 - 17:00
The candle warmers can catch fire because the warming bowl is positioned too close to the tea light candle, posing fire and burn hazards.
Wed, 02/01/2012 - 16:00
The power strips have undersized wiring, and the wiring and plastic strip fail to meet the requirements for fire resistance, posing a fire hazard.
Tue, 01/31/2012 - 16:30
The lower steering tie-rod attachment can loosen and cause loss of steering control, posing a crash hazard.
Tue, 01/31/2012 - 15:30
The brake component housed within the bicycle's carbon fork can disengage from the fork and allow the brake assembly to contact the wheel spokes while rotating, posing a fall hazard.
Thu, 01/26/2012 - 22:15
The lower steering yoke can loosen where it attaches to the steering rack and pinion, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle and crash.
Thu, 01/26/2012 - 17:00
The flashlights can heat up, smoke or melt when turned on, posing fire and burn hazards.
Thu, 01/26/2012 - 16:00
An exposed portion of the exhaust system can allow debris such as leaves, brush or other flammable materials to enter the opening and ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Wed, 01/25/2012 - 16:00
The recalled bicycle handlebars can break while the user is riding the bike, resulting in loss of control and a fall hazard.
Wed, 01/25/2012 - 15:00
The replacement lawnmower blades can break during normal use, posing a laceration hazard to the user and bystanders.
Tue, 01/24/2012 - 17:30
The rattle's handle is small enough to fit into a child's throat, posing a choking hazard and violating federal rattle standards.
Tue, 01/24/2012 - 16:30
The surface paints on the action figures contain excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law.
Mon, 01/23/2012 - 23:00
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that Hewlett-Packard Company (HP), of Palo Alto, Calif., has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $425,000. The settlement agreement has been provisionally accepted by the Commission (3-1).