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Consumer Products Recalls

Household items, electronics, toys, and furniture

9,571 Total Recalls
Class II - Moderate

The slats on the drop-side rails can come loose or detach. A child's head can get caught in the space left by loose or missing slats, presenting an entrapment hazard. In addition, children can fall through the slat opening.

Jun 4, 2003 Furniture Nationwide View Details β†’

Stihl Chain Saws

Stihl Inc., Virginia Beach, Va.

Class I - Dangerous

In some units, the fuel tank vent could be installed incorrectly and become dislodged. If this occurs, fuel could leak and result in a fire.

May 29, 2003 Furniture Nationwide View Details β†’

Central fire sprinklers with O-ring seals

Central Sprinkler Company, an affiliate of Tyco Fire Products LP, of Lansdale, Pa.

Class I - Dangerous

These sprinkler heads can corrode or minerals, salts and other contaminants in water can affect the rubber O-ring seals. These factors could cause the sprinkler heads not to activate in a fire.

May 28, 2003 Clothing & Accessories Nationwide View Details β†’

High-Leg Recliner Chairs

Lane Furniture Industries Inc., of Tupelo, Miss.

Class II - Moderate

A mechanism in the footrest can create a pinch point that can cause injury if consumers open or recline the chair by reaching underneath the footrest.

May 22, 2003 Furniture Nationwide View Details β†’

Toy Drumsticks

Unknown Manufacturer

Class II - Moderate

The tip of the drumstick can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

May 22, 2003 Children's Products Nationwide View Details β†’

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 β†’

Ultra 155 & Ultra 230 Gas Boilers

The Weil-McLain Company, of Michigan City, Ind.

Class I - Dangerous

Weil-McLain has determined that the gas valve mounting screws on the recalled boilers may have not been fully tightened during the assembly process and may have come loose in transportation. Weil-McLain is concerned that loose gas fittings could result in leaking gas, fire and/or explosions, that could cause bodily injuries or property damage.

May 13, 2003 Clothing & Accessories Nationwide View Details β†’

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 β†’

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 β†’

The three hinges along the fold-down drop gate can crack or break and allow babies to have their fingers pinched. Additionally, a misaligned latch where the latch trigger does not lock securely can allow the drop gate to open if a child leans on it, and the child could fall out.

May 6, 2003 Furniture Nationwide View Details β†’

Ab Swing exercise units

Unknown Manufacturer

Class II - Moderate

Some of the exercise units contain two faulty handlebar welds under the seat that could fail, allowing consumers to fall to the ground.

Apr 29, 2003 Sports & Recreation Nationwide View Details β†’

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 β†’