Household items, electronics, toys, and furniture
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CPSC has determined that some of this toy jewelry contains dangerous levels of lead, posing a risk of lead poisoning to children. Young children sometimes mouth or swallow items like these, and lead can leach from the jewelry into the child's body. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.
JSF Manufacturing Inc., of Hazelnut, Ga.
When the ratchet winch, or hook, is under tension, it can detach and be projected, posing a risk of serious injury or death to user or bystander.
Euroflex Americas Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Some of the attachments are missing an "O" ring in the handle, allowing hot steam and water to escape, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc., of Cumberland, Wis.
If the strap mounting bracket loosens or rotates, the strap hook can release, causing the tree stand to detach from the tree. If this occurs, the consumer could fall to the ground.
Dell Inc., of Round Rock, Texas
Using power cords not intended for these adapters can pose a shock hazard.
Echo Inc., of Lake Zurich, Ill.
The fuel lines on these tools can develop an "alligator surface" appearance, which could develop into a condition that will allow leakage of gasoline and fuel vapor, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
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These fireworks could have a defective fuse that can fail to ignite the device. Consumers who attempt to re-light the fuse could suffer serious injury. CPSC advises consumers never to re-light any fireworks that do not ignite after the first attempt.
Verizon Wireless of Bedminster, N.J.
Some LG-branded TM-510 batteries may be counterfeit and susceptible to overcharging, especially if used with a non-LG charger. LG Infocomm U.S.A. Inc. states that these are counterfeit LG-branded batteries, which do not contain a safety device in the circuitry, to prevent overcharging. In turn, the counterfeit batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to users.
O. Ames, a predecessor company of Ames True Temper Inc., of Camp Hill, Pa.
The plastic wheel assemblies on these wheelbarrows can break when the tires are being inflated. This can result in plastic pieces exploding from the rims of the wheels, possibly hitting nearby consumers and causing lacerations and other injuries.
Dorel Juvenile Group USA, of Columbus, Ind.
If the stop pins are bent or missing or the seat is not fully attached, the seat can partially detach from the frame during use and the infant occupant can be injured in a fall.
Kmart Corporation, of Troy, Mich.
The crocheted cherry-shape tassels and plastic buttons may pull off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Lakeshore Learning Materials, of Carson, Calif.
The head and boot of the dolls can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Samara Brothers Inc., of Edison, N.J.
The zipper-pull on the cover-up can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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The straw hat is constructed using a thin wire within a seam. The tip of the wire can break free from the seam, posing a laceration hazard.
Electro-Heat Inc., of Allegan, Mich.
Moisture building up pressure inside the defrost heater can cause it to forcefully eject from the frozen food case, possibly injuring bystanders.
Huffy Bicycle Company, of Springboro, Ohio
The handlebar could unexpectedly loosen, causing the rider to lose control of bicycle.
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The amplifier's capacitors can overheat, blow a fuse, and damage the products to which they are connected, presenting a fire hazard.
Associated Electrics Inc., of Costa Mesa, Calif.
A defective fuse and program error in the charger can cause the battery packs being charged to overheat and explode, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers.
Basler Electric Co., of Highland, Ill.
The power supply, if overloaded, can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The Land of Nod, of Wheeling, Ill.
The leg supports can crack, causing the chair to collapse. Children sitting in these chairs can fall.