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Water Pump Motors

A.O. Smith Electrical Products Co., of Tipp City, Ohio

Class I - Dangerous

The water pumps with the recalled motors are labeled as containing a one-horsepower motor, but actually contain a 3/4-horsepower motor. Under certain conditions, the smaller motor could overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Jun 24, 2008 Home & Garden Nationwide View Details →

Animal Tracking Explorer Kit

Unknown Manufacturer

Class II - Moderate

The powder in the kit marked "plaster of paris" is actually calcium hydroxide, which poses a risk of skin and eye irritation to children using the product.

Jun 5, 2008 Home & Garden Nationwide View Details →

Char-Broil Two-Burner Gas Grills Model 463720108

Shenzhen Jinwoniu Trading Company LTD, China

Class I - Dangerous

On the recalled grills, the main burner does not fit correctly and does not connect properly to the gas valve, which could result in a propane leak. This poses fire and burn hazards to consumers.

May 22, 2008 Home & Garden Nationwide View Details →

Broil King Gas Grills

Onward Manufacturing Co., of Ontario, Canada

Class I - Dangerous

The bottom of the cook box that contains the burners can melt or crack as a result of a grease fire. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

May 5, 2008 Home & Garden Nationwide View Details →

Natural and Propane Gas Water Heaters

A.O. Smith Water Products Co., of Ashland City, Tenn.

Class I - Dangerous

The water heater's flue gas temperatures can exceed safe limits and produce excessive temperatures in the venting unit, posing a fire hazard. Also, the water heater's exhaust can leak into the surrounding room, posing a carbon monoxide hazard.

Apr 3, 2008 Home & Garden Nationwide View Details →

Indirect Gas-Fired Furnaces

Greenheck Fan Corp., of Schofield, Wis.

Class I - Dangerous

The ignition control module can fail preventing the unit from shutting down in high temperature conditions. This poses a risk of fire, as well as hazardous fumes being released from burning/melting insulation.

Feb 21, 2008 Home & Garden Nationwide View Details →

Tinker Bell Lamps

Kash N' Gold Ltd., of Deer Park, N.Y.

Class II - Moderate

The surface paint on the lamps contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Jan 10, 2008 Home & Garden Nationwide View Details →

Honda Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers

American Honda Motor Corp., of Torrance, Calif.

Class III - Low Risk

The cutting blades could rotate under power when the control lever is released. The lawn mowers do not comply with mandatory federal safety standards for lawn mowers. The spinning blade poses a serious laceration hazard to consumers.

Dec 19, 2007 Home & Garden Nationwide View Details →

Honda HRX217KHXA and HRX217KHMA Lawn Mowers

American Honda Motor Corp., of Torrance, Calif.

Class I - Dangerous

Due to a manufacturing defect, a crack can occur in the fuel tank causing a fuel leak. If gasoline leaking from the fuel tank is ignited, a fire or explosion can occur.

Nov 8, 2007 Home & Garden Nationwide View Details →

Curious George Plush Dolls

Marvel Toys, of New York, N.Y.

Class II - Moderate

Surface paint on the toy's plastic face and construction hat contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.

Nov 8, 2007 Home & Garden Nationwide View Details →

Gas Valves Used in Recalled Decorative Fireplaces and Stoves

Honeywell International Inc., of Morristown, N.J.

Class I - Dangerous

The activation knob on the valve can be left in a position between OFF and PILOT, which can cause the pilot gas to leak and accumulate prior to burner ignition. This can pose the risk of thermal burns to consumers when they light the pilot of the fireplace or stove.

Oct 2, 2007 Home & Garden Nationwide View Details →

Floor Puppet Theaters

Guidecraft Inc., of Englewood, N.J.

Class II - Moderate

Surface paints on the puppet theater's wooden panels contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Sep 26, 2007 Home & Garden Nationwide View Details →

ICE Bar Stools

Unknown Manufacturer

Class II - Moderate

The seat on the bar stools can detach, causing the consumer to fall and suffer injuries.

Aug 24, 2007 Home & Garden Nationwide View Details →