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

Slow Cookers

Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, of Glen Allen, Va.

Class II - Moderate

The handles on the base of the slow cookers can break, posing a risk of burns from hot food spilling onto consumers.

Jul 17, 2003 Other Consumer Products Nationwide View Details โ†’

UWATEC Smart Dive Computers

UWATEC AG, of Hallwil, Switzerland

Class II - Moderate

The computer's alert signal system may not work properly and the computer screen may freeze. This may cause inaccurate information to be displayed, such as water depth, tank pressure, and ascent rate, posing a risk to the safety of a diver.

Jul 17, 2003 Other Consumer Products Nationwide View Details โ†’

Rear Projection Televisions

Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc., of Wayne, N.J.

Class I - Dangerous

If the capacitors short circuit, due to a very high electrical surge, such as from a lightening strike, the metal parts on the television could present a shock or electrocution hazard. In addition, the metal jacks on the back of the television or another metal box attached to the television could present a shock or electrocution hazard, as a result of the capacitors' failure.

Jul 3, 2003 Other Consumer Products Nationwide View Details โ†’
Class I - Dangerous

The firework device has a defective base and can break during launch. If reused, the launching device could then send fireworks in unintended directions, possible causing injury.

Jul 2, 2003 Other Consumer Products Nationwide View Details โ†’

"Spit Smatter" Spray Foam

JAKKS Pacific Inc., of Malibu, Calif.

Class I - Dangerous

The aerosol cans can forcefully break apart, posing a risk of serious injury to nearby consumers.

Jul 2, 2003 Other Consumer Products Nationwide View Details โ†’

Kawasaki KFX700 "V-Force" ATVs

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif.

Class II - Moderate

The throttle cable adjuster on the carburetor can loosen during operation, causing it to stick, which can cause the rider to lose control and possibly crash.

Jun 30, 2003 Other Consumer Products Nationwide View Details โ†’

Ski-Dooยฎ snowmobiles

Bombardier Motor Corporation of America, of Grant, Fla.

Class II - Moderate

The Start/RER switch for the SDI models and the Start switch for the V-1000 models may be defective, creating two potential problems: Condition A: If the operator leaves the engine cut out switch in the "ON" position and the tether cut out switch cap on the switch post, the vehicle may start by itself (SDI models and V-1000 models). Condition B: While vehicle is idling, the engine may stop and then restart in the reverse stationary mode (SDI models only). Both of these conditions may be hazardous to the driver, as well as to persons nearby.

Jun 24, 2003 Other Consumer Products Nationwide View Details โ†’

Trisonic Nightlights

Trisonic/Eastern America Trio Products, of Flushing, N.Y.

Class I - Dangerous

The nightlight poses a serious electrocution, electric shock, burn and fire hazard to consumers.

Jun 5, 2003 Other Consumer Products Nationwide View Details โ†’

Pancake Express Pancake Makers

Trivett Industries, Inc., of Deland, Fla.

Class II - Moderate

The handles on the pancake makers are unable to withstand the heat of the device, causing the handle to fail to provide support, because of melting or breaking.

Jun 5, 2003 Other Consumer Products Nationwide View Details โ†’

Extension Cords

United General Supply Co., of Houston, TX

Class I - Dangerous

The extension cords have undersized conductors and no over-current protection, which causes overheating, presenting a shock and fire hazard.

May 22, 2003 Other Consumer Products Nationwide View Details โ†’

Chainsaws

Unknown Manufacturer

Class III - Low Risk

These saws can operate while the engine is at the "idle" setting, posing a risk of serious lacerations to the operator and bystanders.

May 8, 2003 Other Consumer Products Nationwide View Details โ†’

Fabric Lanterns

Unknown Manufacturer

Class I - Dangerous

The fabric is not flame retardant and can be ignited by the lantern's votive candle, posing a fire hazard.

May 8, 2003 Other Consumer Products Nationwide View Details โ†’

Star ME-1 dry fire sprinklers

Sprinkler Corporation of Milwaukee, Inc. (SCM), formerly known as Star Sprinkler

Class I - Dangerous

These sprinklers are defective and are likely to fail to operate in a fire, thereby exposing consumers to the risk of death or serious injury.

Apr 25, 2003 Other Consumer Products Nationwide View Details โ†’

Star ME-1 dry fire sprinklers

Chemetron Corporation, an inactive subsidiary of AHI, of Boca Raton, Fla.

Class I - Dangerous

These sprinklers are defective and are likely to fail to operate in a fire, thereby exposing consumers to the risk of death or serious injury.

Apr 25, 2003 Other Consumer Products Nationwide View Details โ†’

Fiddlestick instruments

Kindermusik International, of Browns Summit, N.C.

Class II - Moderate

Some of the Fiddlesticks have caps that can become loose, allowing ball bearings to spill from the inside of the sticks. Both the caps and the ball bearings pose a potential choking hazard to young children.

Apr 13, 2003 Other Consumer Products Nationwide View Details โ†’