July, 2006
Engines, Specialty Saws, Fuel and Lighters and Fireworks, Fuel Storage, Fuel Storage Tanks
Generac Power Systems Inc. Recalls Engines to Replace Fuel Tanks Due to Risk of FireThe following industrial power equipment products, manufactured by the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) listed below are included in this recall: Read more.
Candles & Candle Holders
Meijer Recalls Glass Candleholders for Fire and Laceration HazardsThe clear glass candleholders are vase-shaped and measure about 11-inches tall. "At Home with Meijer" is printed on a label on the bottom of the candleholders. Read more.
Tractors, Gardening and Landscaping, Yard and Garden
Deere & Co. Recall Compact Utility Tractors for Seat Belt Bracket Failure HazardThese vehicles are small agricultural tractors that are green with yellow seats and wheels. The following model and serial numbers can be found on the serial number plate on the tractor's frame: Read more.
Lamps, Babies and Kids
Children's Lamp Sold at The Home Depot® Recalled for Laceration HazardCoffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles, Appliances, Coffee Makers or Teapots, Kitchen
Bunn-O-Matic Corp. Expands Recall of Home Coffeemakers Due to Burn and Fire HazardsThe recall involves Bunn® home coffeemakers with model numbers GR-10B, GR-10W, B-10B, B-10W, and BT-10B (including any of those same model numbers ending in the additional letter D) with six-digit date codes (1) ending in "04" with the two middle digits between "21" and "52" or (2) ending in "05" with the two middle digits between "01" and "40". (If the date code has a seventh digit, consumers should ignore the last digit and use the first six digits.) The model number and date code are stamped on a small white or silver sticker on the bottom of the coffeemaker. The 10-cup Bunn® coffeemakers have either a black or white plastic base and top, and measure 14 ¼-inches high by 7-inches wide by 13 ¾ -inches deep. The word "BUNN®" is printed on the front of the machine in chrome. Read more.
All Terrain Vehicles (ATV), Recreational Vehicles (Unlicensed), Sports and Recreation
American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls All-Terrain VehiclesOnly Suzuki 2006 model year LT-A400K6, LT-A400FK6 and LT-F400FK6 model ATVs with certain vehicle identification numbers are included in this recall. Refer to the VIN at www.suzukicycles.com. The vehicle identification number is located on the left rear side of the ATV frame. Eiger, printed in white letters, and QuadRunner and Suzuki are written on the side of the ATV. These ATVs were sold in red, black and green. Read more.
Beds/Cots
IKEA Home Furnishings Announce Recall to Repair Folding Chair Beds and Sofa Beds for Finger Tip Amputation HazardComputers & Monitors & Projectors, Electronics, eReaders and Tablet Computers, Pools and Water Sports, Scuba Diving, Sports and Recreation
Suunto Dive Computers Recalled Due to Decompression HazardThe D9 and D6 diving instruments are advanced, gas-switching, multi-mode, decompression dive wristop computers. The products included are: the D9 model with serial numbers 62102582 and below; and the D6 model with serial numbers 62103693 and below. The serial number is located on the side of the product. The model number is located on the back of the product. Read more.
Hair Dryers, Grooming, Personal Care
Hair Dryers Recalled for Electrocution HazardThe recall involves two models of pistol-type hair dryers: The Monica hair dryer has its model name and number, SW-117, written on the handle. It is made of black plastic and chrome, and the handle folds up. The Turbo 1200 model has model number DS-507 written on the back of the handle. The model name is written on the blower nozzle. They are green and white and green. Read more.
Furniture (Children), Babies and Kids
Plastic Hardware Covers on Children's Furniture Recalled for Choking HazardThis recall involves plastic cam hardware covers used to cover the hardware on the Homeroom bedroom collection. Sold in a natural stain maple veneer, the collection includes a bed, dresser, nightstand, toy chest and shelving systems. Read more.
Humidifiers, Heating and Ventilation and Air Conditioning, Home Appliances, Maintenance and Structures
Humidifiers Recalled for Fire HazardArchery, Other Sports and Recreation Activities, Sports and Recreation
Bear Archery Recalls Compound Crossbows Due to Faulty Trigger MechanismsBear Archery Recalls Compound Crossbows Due to Faulty Trigger Mechanisms NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 14, 2006 Release #06-213 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 467-1397 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Bear Archery Recalls Compound Crossbows Due to Faulty Trigger Mechanisms WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Fred Bear F-Series and Outfitter Compound Crossbows Units: About 2,000 Manufacturer: Bear Archery, of Gainesville, Fla. Hazard: The triggers on these crossbows could fire when the safety mechanism is moved from "safe" to "fire" position without pulling the trigger. Bystanders could be unintentionally hit by an arrow fired by these bows. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recall involves five models of Compound Crossbows: Outfitter XB340 Compound Crossbow with model number AFB8959340 Fred Bear F340 Compound Crossbow with model number AFB8949350 Fred Bear F325 Compound Crossbow with model number AFB8949325 Fred Bear F300+ Compound Crossbow with model number AFB8949301 Fred Bear F300 Compound Crossbow model number AFB8949300. The model name is written on the outside of the bow's bottom limb. The model number is written on the product manual. Sold at: Hunting and sporting goods stores nationwide and by Web retailers and in catalogs from July 2004 through January 2006 for between $300 and $800. Manufactured In: United States Remedy: Consumers should discontinue use of the product and contact the firm for a free trigger replacement. Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Bear Archery Customer Service Department at (800) 467-1397 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or e-mail the firm at safetyinfo@escaladesports.com Firm's Media Contact: Larry Gajderowicz at (800) 467-2281. Read more.
Pools and Water Sports, Sports and Recreation, Water Tubing
Sportsstuff Wego Kite Tubes Withdrawn from Market after Reports of Deaths and InjuriesRadial Arm Saws, Home Appliances, Maintenance and Structures, Tools and Hardware
Ryobi Radial Arm Saws Recalled for Blade Detachment HazardBicycles and Bicycle Accessories, Cycling and Scooters and Skateboards and Skates, Sports and Recreation
M2Racer LLC Recalls Bicycle Headsets for Fall HazardThe headset is the component on a bicycle which provides a interface that can rotate between the bicycle fork and the bicycle frame itself. The Conventional Headset is constructed of an anodized black alloy housing, stainless steel, and polymers. The Integrated Lite Headset is constructed of a black polymer housing and light weight alloys. The Integrated Headset weighs 29 grams; the Conventional Headset weighs 39 grams. Read more.
Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories, Cycling and Scooters and Skateboards and Skates, Sports and Recreation
Shimano American Corp. Recalls Quick-Release Device for Bicycles Posing Fall HazardChairs, Stools & Benches
Office Chairs Sold at Wal-Mart Recalled for Fall HazardThe recall involves the Mainstays Associate office chair with a 5-star nylon base with dual wheel casters and pneumatic seat height adjustment. The chair has a fabric cushioned seat and back that is black/grey in color. The armrests are shaped in half-circle loops. Under the seat is a UPC Code Label #9501401610 with printed Model #VCR1022. Read more.
Tractors, Gardening and Landscaping, Yard and Garden
Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc. Recalls Lawn Tractors for Fire HazardThe lawn tractors were sold under the Husqvarna, Craftsman, Poulan Pro, Poulan, Weed Eater, Southern States and Murray brand names. Recalled tractors' product, model and serial numbers are listed in the chart below. To determine if a tractor is included in the recall, check the lawn tractors' product, model and serial numbers, located on a label under the seat of the tractor. Read more.
Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories, Cycling and Scooters and Skateboards and Skates, Sports and Recreation
Felt Bicycles Announce Recall to Repair Mountain Bicycles for Brake FailureThis recall involves all model year 2005 and 2006 Kinesis made RXC bicycles. The frames on these bicycles are made with carbon fiber rear seat stays and are equipped with V-style brakes, and not equipped with disk brakes from the factory. Frames affected by this recall were shipped to dealers between October 2004 and April 2006. Read more.
Computer Equipment, Computers & Monitors & Projectors, Computers Equipment and Accessories, Electronics
Lexar JumpDrive Computer Storage Devices Recalled for Burn Hazard, Certain Models InvolvedFireplaces & Accessories, Gas-Burning Fireplaces, Heating and Ventilation and Air Conditioning, Home Appliances, Maintenance and Structures
Heat & Glo Indoor/Outdoor Gas Fireplaces Recalled for Fire HazardThe recall involves the Heat & Glo Twilight II and IIB indoor/outdoor see-through gas fireplaces. The model name, Twilight II or IIB, can be found by looking at the bottom right side of the inside of the control compartment of the inside portion of the fireplace. Read more.
Toy Blocks, Toy Trains, Toy Vehicles, Babies and Kids, Toy Vehicles (Not Riding Toys), Toys
Small World Toys Recalls Toy Vehicles for Choking HazardIQ Baby Pillow Soft Activity Blocks are a set of 19 foam, cloth-covered blocks of various shapes with a plastic carrying case. Two of the blocks are car-shaped and have four 1-inch diameter plastic wheels with a black and white bull's eye pattern. Some cars have tags or labels that say "IQ Baby." Read more.
Rattles, Babies and Kids, Baby Rattles, Toys
Tiffany and Company Recalls Paloma Rattles for Aspiration, Laceration HazardsThe Paloma Rattle is a ring that is 2.5 inches in diameter. It consists of nine linked sterling-silver balls that contain small beads Read more.
Candles & Candle Holders
Home Fragrance Holdings, Inc. Recalls Candles Sold at Pier 1 Imports Due to Fire HazardAll Terrain Vehicles (ATV), Recreational Vehicles (Unlicensed), Sports and Recreation
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles for Fire HazardBombardier brand Model Year 2006 Outlander 650 and 800 ATVs and Some Can-Am brand Model Year 2007 Outlander 650 ATVs. Serial numbers are located on the front of the ATV on the identification decal. The ATVs were available in yellow, green, red, and camouflage. Read more.
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