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🏠 Consumer Products β€’ 2,409 recalls

Decorative Snaps and Metal Clips

Provo Craft, of Spanish Fork, Utah

Class II - Moderate

The recalled clips and snaps contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Nov 15, 2006 Other Consumer Products Nationwide View Details β†’

Wilton Mitre Saws

WMH Tool Group Inc., (WMH), of Elgin, Ill.

Class III - Low Risk

The aluminum cast pivot joint that connects the base of the saw to the head assembly (which contains the saw blade) can crack under extreme pressure or force, causing the blade assembly to unexpectedly break free from the stationary base. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers.

Nov 8, 2006 Other Consumer Products Nationwide View Details β†’
Class II - Moderate

The espresso maker's heating element can forcefully separate from its base during the brewing cycle. This poses burn and impact injury hazards to nearby consumers.

Nov 1, 2006 Other Consumer Products Nationwide View Details β†’
Class I - Dangerous

These vinyl capes fail to meet the standard for the flammability of vinyl plastic film, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Oct 31, 2006 Other Consumer Products Nationwide View Details β†’
Class II - Moderate

The device in the valve that limits the amount of hot water that can flow from the shower head or bathtub spout can disengage after being manually set, causing consumers to come in contact with water that is hotter than expected. This poses a risk of scalding injuries.

Oct 25, 2006 Other Consumer Products Nationwide View Details β†’
Class II - Moderate

The terry cloth PMCs, which were made to fit over the Dux top pads, do not meet the federal standard for flammability under the Flammable Fabrics Act. They pose a risk of burn injury to consumers if exposed to smoldering or burning cigarettes.

Oct 19, 2006 Other Consumer Products Nationwide View Details β†’

Carabiners used for climbing

Unknown Manufacturer

Class II - Moderate

These carabiners have a green button that acts as a safety mechanism to prevent unlocking. The recalled carabiners can unlock unexpectedly without pressing the green button, posing a fall hazard.

Oct 18, 2006 Other Consumer Products Nationwide View Details β†’

Two-Stage Compact Snow Throwers

MTD Products Inc, of Cleveland, Ohio

Class III - Low Risk

If the snow thrower's tires are over-inflated, the plastic wheel rims can burst, posing a risk of lacerations and fractures.

Oct 5, 2006 Other Consumer Products Nationwide View Details β†’
Class I - Dangerous

These vehicles could have been assembled with improperly manufactured steering knuckles that could break while the vehicle is in operation. This can cause a loss of steering control and cause a crash, resulting in injury or death.

Sep 27, 2006 Other Consumer Products Nationwide View Details β†’

Arctic Cat Snowmobiles

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

Class I - Dangerous

The steering shaft used on certain 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 Arctic Cat snowmobiles can fail at the steering shaft/steering arm attachment. This could cause a loss of steering control of the vehicle, and result in injury or death.

Sep 19, 2006 Other Consumer Products Nationwide View Details β†’

Therma Drinking Glasses

Unknown Manufacturer

Class III - Low Risk

The inner walls of the double-walled glasses can break during use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

Sep 19, 2006 Other Consumer Products Nationwide View Details β†’

Extension Cords

Unknown Manufacturer

Class I - Dangerous

The counterfeit extension cords have undersized wiring and no fuse in the cord to provide over-current protection, which can cause overheating and pose a fire hazard.

Sep 13, 2006 Other Consumer Products Nationwide View Details β†’

9-Foot Patio Umbrellas

Zhejiang Nengfu Tourist Products Co., Ltd, of China

Class II - Moderate

The umbrella poles contain paint with excessive levels of lead, which can cause adverse health effects if ingested by young children.

Sep 7, 2006 Other Consumer Products Nationwide View Details β†’

Various Olympus-Brand 35mm Film Cameras

Olympus Imaging America Inc., of Center Valley, Pa.

Class II - Moderate

A defect with the flash circuit in these cameras can cause it to smoke and overheat, when the camera is turned on. This poses a possible burn hazard to consumers.

Sep 5, 2006 Other Consumer Products Nationwide View Details β†’

Olympic Weightlifting Bars

York Barbell Company Inc., of York, Pa.

Class II - Moderate

Due to a defect in the sleeve mechanism, the bar can break under the pressure of significant weight, which could injure consumers and bystanders.

Aug 23, 2006 Other Consumer Products Nationwide View Details β†’