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Baby Bottle and Food Warmers Recalled by Munchkin Due to Fire Hazard
Thu, 08 May 2008 16:45:00 GMT
The bottle and food warmers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
American Honda Motor Co. Recalls ATVs Due to Loss of Steering Control
Thu, 08 May 2008 16:45:00 GMT
The electric power steering shaft of the recalled ATVs could break unexpectedly, resulting in the rider's losing steering control. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders.
Fingerhut Recalls Master Craft Pressure Washers Due to Fire Hazard
Thu, 08 May 2008 16:45:00 GMT
The motor on the pressure washer can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
TJ Power Sports Recalls Dune Buggies Due To Ejection Hazard
Tue, 06 May 2008 15:00:00 GMT
The seat belt adjustment for the shoulder buckle can break during impact or stress, posing an ejection and injury hazard to driver and passenger.
Playworld Systems Recalls Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard Caused by Defective Clevises
Tue, 06 May 2008 15:00:00 GMT
The clevis bearing on the swing set can wear, causing the swing to detach and the user to fall.
Williamson-Thermoflo Gas Boilers Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Tue, 06 May 2008 15:00:00 GMT
If there is a leak in the vent piping, the recalled boilers can leak carbon monoxide (CO) into the buildings in which they are installed, posing a risk of CO poisoning.
Weil-McLain Gas Boilers Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Tue, 06 May 2008 15:00:00 GMT
If there is a leak in the vent piping, the recalled boilers can leak carbon monoxide (CO) into the buildings in which they are installed, posing a risk of CO poisoning.
Onward Manufacturing Recalls Gas Grills Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
Mon, 05 May 2008 14:30:00 GMT
The bottom of the cook box that contains the burners can melt or crack as a result of a grease fire. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Children's Storage Bins Sold at Lowe’s Stores Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Thu, 01 May 2008 15:30:00 GMT
Surface paint on the storage bins could contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
QVC Recalls Space Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
Thu, 01 May 2008 15:30:00 GMT
The unit can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
DEWALT Recalls Table Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:45:00 GMT
The pivot bracket on the saw can separate which can misalign the blade and the fence and cause kick back. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
Rio Brands Recalls High-Boy Beach Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:45:00 GMT
The rear leg of the chair can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Nintendo Recalls Lapel Pins Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:45:00 GMT
The metal lapel pin contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.