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๐Ÿ  Consumer Products โ€ข 2,409 recalls

Polaris "RANGER 4x4" Utility Vehicle

Polaris Industries, Inc., of Medina, Minn.

Class II - Moderate

The lower steering shaft assembly may have a missing or misplaced weld that connects the steering wheel to the steering gear box assembly. If a weld is missing or misplaced, the lower steering shaft assembly could fail, causing the operator to lose control of the vehicle.

Oct 21, 2004 Other Consumer Products Nationwide View Details โ†’

Mattress Pad

Chris Arlotta Enterprises Ltd., of New York, N.Y.

Class I - Dangerous

These mattress pads fail to meet the federal mandatory standard for flammability, under the Flammable Fabrics Act. They pose a serious risk of burn injury or death to consumers, if exposed to smoldering or burning cigarettes.

Oct 20, 2004 Other Consumer Products Nationwide View Details โ†’

MPL, multi-purpose utility lighter

Zippo Manufacturing Company, of Bradford, Pa.

Class I - Dangerous

The utility lighters may spill fuel from the nozzle when first used, causing a potential fire hazard, through a secondary source of ignition.

Oct 20, 2004 Other Consumer Products Nationwide View Details โ†’

Avanti Water Dispenser

Avanti Products Inc., of Miami, Fla.

Class II - Moderate

The hot water faucet on these units has a child-resistant safety feature to prevent young children from accessing the hot water. The device can malfunction, so that the faucet will not turn off, causing burn injuries to children.

Oct 19, 2004 Other Consumer Products Nationwide View Details โ†’

Polar and Trailblazer Work Boots

LaCrosse Footwear Inc., of Portland, Ore.

Class II - Moderate

The protective toe cap on the boots may not provide sufficient impact and compression protection. This could result in crushing, bruising, or other injury to the wearer's foot.

Oct 13, 2004 Other Consumer Products Nationwide View Details โ†’

Evaporative Cooler Pumps

Little Giant Pump Company, Oklahoma City, OK

Class I - Dangerous

The motor caps on the cooler pumps are not made with flame-retardant material and an internal electrical failure can ignite the cap, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Oct 13, 2004 Other Consumer Products Nationwide View Details โ†’
Class I - Dangerous

The base of the bulb is not flame-retardant, as required in the voluntary standard for this type of bulb. Electrical components in the bulb can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Oct 12, 2004 Other Consumer Products Nationwide View Details โ†’

Jaloma pacifiers

Unknown Manufacturer

Class II - Moderate

The pacifiers are banned under federal law. They failed federal safety tests, come apart, and can pose a choking hazard to infants and small children.

Sep 24, 2004 Other Consumer Products Nationwide View Details โ†’

Frozen Carbonate Drink Dispensers

IMI Cornelius, of Anoka, Minn.

Class II - Moderate

The motor drive can overheat and cause the liquid contents to become hot. If this happens, the dispenser's nozzle can break and expose consumers to the hot liquid, posing a risk of burns.

Sep 17, 2004 Other Consumer Products Nationwide View Details โ†’

Arctic Cat Snowmobiles

Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.

Class I - Dangerous

The red plastic skis used on certain 2004 Firecat and Sabercat snowmobiles could crack or break as a result of off-season exposure to ultraviolet sunlight. Ski failure could lead to loss of control, that could result in severe injury or death.

Sep 16, 2004 Other Consumer Products Nationwide View Details โ†’

Eiger "QuadRunner" ATV by Suzuki

Suzuki Motor Corporation of Brea, Calif.

Class I - Dangerous

Mislocated welds securing the upper front suspension arm mounting brackets to the frame. The mounting bracket could break off during riding, reducing rider control and resulting in loss of control of the ATV. Loss of control could result in a crash and severe personal injury or death.

Sep 9, 2004 Other Consumer Products Nationwide View Details โ†’