Archive for August, 2010
CPSC Makes Recall Data Available Electronically to Businesses, 3rd Party Developers
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is making its product safety information on all recalls available in an electronic data set for use by businesses and software and application developers.
32-Inch Sharp LCD-TVs Recalled Due to Risk of Injury
The TV stand’s neck support can break and cause the TV to tip-over, posing a risk of injury to the consumer.
Slow Cookers Recalled by Sensio Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Kohl’s Department Stores
The slow cooker’s control panel can overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard.
FORD ( 10V385000 )
Dated: AUG 26, 2010 FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 1997 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2003 AND CURRENTLY REGISTERED OR ORIGINALLY SOLD IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, DIS…
TOYOTA ( 10V384000 )
Dated: AUG 26, 2010 TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2008 COROLLA AND COROLLA MATRIX VEHICLES. THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) FOR THE SUBJECT MODELS EQUIPPED WITH THE 1ZZ-FE ENGINE AND TWO-WHEEL DRIVE MAY HA…
INTERNATIONAL ( 10V383000 )
Dated: AUG 24, 2010 NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR AND LONESTAR HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 2, 2007 THROUGH JUNE 1, 2010. THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER …
Magnetic Maze Boards Recalled by Lakeshore Learning Materials Due to Choking, Intestinal and Aspiration Hazards
The magnetic maze board’s plastic wand can separate and expose a magnet that can be a choking hazard to children. Also, if a child has more than one of these toys and the magnets detach and are swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.
Television Wall Mounts Recalled by Milestone AV Technologies Due to Injury Hazard
The elbow joint components on the wall mount’s arm do not fit together properly, causing the attached television to tilt and possibly fall when the television is adjusted. This could pose an injury hazard to a consumer.
CLUB CAR ( 10V378000 )
Dated: AUG 13, 2010 CLUB CAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 VILLAGER 2+2 LVS PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 14 THROUGH JULY 18, 2010. THE PEDAL MAY BE MISSING A CRITICAL LOAD BEARING WELD BETWEEN THE B…
Char-Broil Recalls Vertical Gas Smokers Due to Injury Hazard
When the temperature setting is in “low,” the smoker’s hose/valve/regulator (HVR) assembly does not allow sufficient gas to flow, causing the flame to extinguish. Gas continues to flow and build up inside the smoker. If the smoker is reignited the build-up of propane gas can cause an explosion that bursts the smoker’s door open, posing [...]
Baby Hammock Metal Stands Recalled by MamaLittleHelper Due to Fall Hazard
The C-shaped metal stand can break where the curved arm attaches to the leg of the metal frame, posing a fall hazard to an infant in the hammock.
