Household items, electronics, toys, and furniture
Kawasaki Motors Enterprise (Thailand) Co., Ltd. of Thailand
On some units, the rear shock absorber may have been assembled with an incorrect o-ring, allowing fluid to leak from the shock. Fluid loss from the shock can compromise the shock's damping characteristics, which can render the motorcycle unstable, creating a potential for an injury or death.
Norton McNaughton of Squire, Inc., of New York, N.Y.
The hooded sweaters have drawstrings, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
SCUBAPRO of El Cajon, CA
An insufficient bond may cause a break in the converter coupling, which could impact the diver's ability to control buoyancy.
Technical Consumer Products Inc., of Aurora, Ohio
The bulbs can overheat and spark, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
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Recalled ATVs were assembled with an incorrectly sized mounting bolt under the fuel tank. This could result in fuel leakage, presenting a fire safety hazard and risk of injury or death.
Polaris Industries, Inc., of Medina, Minn.
The fuel connections between the fuel line and the fuel pump and fuel filter can leak. Failure of the fuel connection can result in leaking fuel and a possible fire, which can result in severe injury or death. In addition, the drive shaft may have been incorrectly heat treated, resulting in brittle drive shafts that could fail at lower loads than the shafts were originally designed to meet. Failure of the drive shaft can result in a loss of braking of the snowmobile and severe injury or death.
Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Orangeburg, S.C.
These lawn tractors can develop abrasions on the fuel tank because of the fuel line clamp's location. This can result in a fuel tank leak, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers.
Exmark Manufacturing of Beatrice, Nebraska
Due to the location of the fuel line on the Lazer Z EFI riding mowers, a hole can develop, resulting in a fuel leak that could present a fire hazard.
Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, of Mount Prospect, Ill.
The blade drive mechanism may loosen or the motor can separate from the tool. Loosening of the blade drive mechanism can result in kickback of the item being sawed, resulting in possible laceration. Motor unit separation can cause the coasting saw blade to damage the saw wiring resulting in possible electric shock, or the separated motor could strike the user and cause injury.
Scag Power Equipment, of Mayville, Wis.
Fuel can leak out of the carburetor, posing a risk of fire and burn injuries.
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Over-inflation of the tires can break the metal tire rim, causing users and bystanders to be struck with pieces of metal.
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The sole of the sandal can become slippery, causing the consumer to fall and receive bodily injury.
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The lighting structures may spark if the tube lights are not properly installed, posing a fire hazard.
Meijer Distribution Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
These snow suits and jackets have decorative compasses and corded zipper pull tags that can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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In some cases, when the vacuum cleaner is left in the "on" position, the rotor can lock up and cause the unit to overheat. This poses a smoke and fire hazard.
Deere & Company of Moline, IL
The fuel tanks can crack and leak fuel, presenting a potential for fire or burn injuries.
Hanna Andersson of Portland, Oregon
The buttons on the front and side panels of the overalls can detach from the garment, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Unknown Manufacturer
When opening or folding up these exercise machines, consumers can catch their fingers in the hinges. This can result in lacerations, crushing, or amputation to fingertips. This does not occur while users are exercising.
Lakewood Engineering & Manufacturing Company of Chicago, Illinois
Fire hazard if an electrical failure leads to overheating and melting of plastic parts.
The Byer Manufacturing Company, of Orono, Maine
The legs of the stool can bend and the stools may collapse, when used on smooth hard floor surfaces.