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Consumer Products Recalls

Household items, electronics, toys, and furniture

9,571 Total Recalls

DRยฎ Whisperliteยฎ lawnmower

Country Home Products, Inc., of Vergennes, Vt.

Class I - Dangerous

A wiring problem on the lawnmower's circuit board may cause some of the safety functions to become inoperable. The mower may continue to operate, after the Operator Presence Control Bar is released. The blade also may continue to spin for an extended period of time, after the mower has been shut off. Contact with a moving lawnmower blade can result in lacerations or serious injury to the hand or foot.

Apr 10, 2002 Home & Garden Nationwide View Details โ†’

Smart Response Swings

Unknown Manufacturer

Class II - Moderate

It is possible to misassemble the seats of these swings, so that they appear secure, but are not. If the seat of the swing is not properly attached, the seat and baby can flip forward.

Apr 10, 2002 Children's Products Nationwide View Details โ†’

Hot & Cold Water Dispensers

Crystal Mountain Water Cooler Corp., of Alberta, Canada

Class I - Dangerous

The hot & cold water dispenser's heater band can short circuit, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Apr 4, 2002 Other Consumer Products Nationwide View Details โ†’

DeWALT 7 1/4-inch circular saws

DeWALT Industrial Tool Co., Baltimore, Md.

Class II - Moderate

The spindle on the saw may slip, causing the blade to contact the lower guard, posing a hazard to the consumer, from an exposed blade.

Apr 4, 2002 Other Consumer Products Nationwide View Details โ†’

RM and ZM model Cadet in-wall electric heaters

Cadet Manufacturing Co., of Vancouver, Wash.

Class I - Dangerous

When an RM or ZM model heatbox (replacing a ZA or RA model heatbox) is inserted into a ZAC wall can and wired through a fitting in the top-left wall can knock-out (see the picture), the RM or ZM model has the potential for continuous heater operation, regardless of thermostat settings or room temperature. This can cause the heater to overheat and catch nearby combustibles on fire.

Apr 2, 2002 Home & Garden Nationwide View Details โ†’
Class I - Dangerous

An insufficient connection between the lantern and the propane cylinder can allow gas to escape and ignite unexpectedly, posing a potential fire and injury hazard to consumers. This hazard can occur during the lighting or normal use of the lantern.

Apr 2, 2002 Sports & Recreation Nationwide View Details โ†’

Steam Buggyโ„ข Deluxe Steamers

Tristar Products Inc., of Parsippany, N.J.

Class II - Moderate

The internal hose connected to the trigger in the handle can detach, allowing hot water and/or steam to escape, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Mar 29, 2002 Other Consumer Products Nationwide View Details โ†’

Portable basketball hoops

Lifetime Products Inc., of Clearfield, Utah

Class III - Low Risk

The basketball hoops may have a sharp protruding bolt on the players' side of the pole, that can cause serious leg or body lacerations to consumers, when the bolt is exposed.

Mar 28, 2002 Furniture Nationwide View Details โ†’

Tough Travelerยฎ backpack carriers

Tough Traveler Ltd., of Schenectady, N.Y.

Class II - Moderate

A child could fall from a carrier when the seat restraint strap is not doubled-back through the slider if the carrier's safety harness is not used. The seat restraint strap is located between the child's legs when the child is seated.

Mar 28, 2002 Other Consumer Products Nationwide View Details โ†’

Wooden Changing Table with Steps

Childcraft Education Corp., of Lancaster, Pa.

Class II - Moderate

When one of the front doors is open, a child's finger can become stuck inside spaces between parts of the hinges, causing finger crushing or pinching to occur while the door is closing.

Mar 26, 2002 Furniture Nationwide View Details โ†’

TS11 Thermal Safety Control Valve

Invensys Climate Controls - OEM Products Group, of Long Beach Calif., a division of Invensys Control Systems

Class I - Dangerous

The lower body, with 1/4", 3/8", 7/16" inlet/outlet diameter, may have a machining defect that can create a thin wall on the bottom of the casting. The cast area may break through partially or completely in a circular pattern when rapped, causing an external leak. The leaking gas may cause a fire.

Mar 26, 2002 Home & Garden Nationwide View Details โ†’

Riding Lawn Mower

Dixon Industries Inc., of Coffeyville Kan.

Class I - Dangerous

The fuel tanks on these mowers can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers.

Mar 21, 2002 Home & Garden Nationwide View Details โ†’

Paperweight

Unknown Manufacturer

Class II - Moderate

The paperweights can leak petroleum distillates, which can pose ingestion and flammability hazards to consumers.

Mar 20, 2002 Clothing & Accessories Nationwide View Details โ†’

Dynasty Gas Range

Jade Products Inc., of Commerce, Calif.

Class II - Moderate

The ranges could tip-over if a heavy weight is placed on an open oven door, posing a risk of burn injuries from hot food or liquids in cooking containers.

Mar 20, 2002 Home & Garden Nationwide View Details โ†’

Two-Paneled Fireplace Screen

Pascal Products Company Ltd., of Jackson, Miss.

Class I - Dangerous

The paint on the metal mesh can ignite when exposed to a direct flame, posing a serious fire hazard to consumers.

Mar 20, 2002 Clothing & Accessories Nationwide View Details โ†’