Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Jason Evans Associates Due to Strangulation Hazard (Thu, 7 May 2009 16:00:00 GMT) The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled by KTM North America Due to Front Fork Failure (Thu, 7 May 2009 16:00:00 GMT) The front fork inner tube on the off-road motorcycles can crack and separate from the fork axle, posing a risk of injury or death to the operator.
Richard Abraham Herder KG Recalls Torque Wrenches Due to Risk of Injury (Wed, 6 May 2009 12:30:00 GMT) The internal spring mechanism on the wrench can fail or break, allowing bolts or screws to break or become unscrewed, posing a risk of injury to the user or bystander.
Children's Jewelry Craft Kits Recalled by Action Products International Due to Risk of Lead Exposure (Wed, 6 May 2009 12:30:00 GMT) The lobster clasps in both craft kits contain high levels of lead. The Abalone Necklace's pendant also contains high levels of lead. Lead can be toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Wagner Spray Tech Recalls Paint Sprayers Due to Electrical Shock Hazard (Tue, 5 May 2009 16:00:00 GMT) The on-off switch can be dislodged from the casing, resulting in exposure of electrical connections. This can pose an electrical shock hazard to the consumer.
Ambler Mountain Works Recalls Children's Knitted Hats Due to Choking Hazard (Tue, 5 May 2009 14:15:00 GMT) The eyeballs on the Erwin Beanie and the octopus legs on the Poseidon Beanie can come loose, posing a potential choking hazard.
Pumpkin Patch Recalls Hooded Girls's Raincoats with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:30:00 GMT) The raincoats have a drawstring through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
Gap Recalls Children's Coats; Toggles Can Break and Detach Posing Choking Hazard (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:30:00 GMT) The coats have toggle fasteners that could break and detach from the coat, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Jardine Announces Second Recall Expansion of Cribs Sold by Babies'R'Us; Cribs Pose Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:15:00 GMT) The wooden crib slats can break, creating a gap, which can pose an entrapment and strangulation hazard to infants and toddlers.
Popcorn Machines Recalled by DTX International Due to Burn Hazard (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:15:00 GMT) The heating element of the popcorn machine's warming deck can remain on after being switched off. This poses a burn hazard to users.
Hair Dryers Recalled by Universalink International Trading Due to Electrocution Hazard (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:00:00 GMT) The hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Immersion protection devices, which prevent electrocution, are required by industry standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers.
HMI Industries Recalls Floor Cleaners Due to Burn Hazard (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:00:00 GMT) The recalled cleaners' wiring can overheat, causing electrical arcing and melting. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.
Dinosaur Play Sets Recalled by DND Imports Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:00:00 GMT) The surface paint on the monkey figure contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Under Armour Recalls Athletic Cups Due To Injury Hazard (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:30:00 GMT) The cups can break if hit, posing a risk of serious injury hazard to athletes.
Leg Curl Fitness Machines Recalled by Paramount Fitness Due To Crushing Hazard (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:15:00 GMT) A consumer's hand can become caught between the cylindrical counter weight and the frame of the fitness machine, posing a crushing hazard that can result in lacerations and finger amputation.