Product Recalls From The CPSC


  • Know the Steps to Safety When Using Escalators: Some shoes more likely than others to pose risk
    Each year the ride between floors is made easier when an estimated 90 billion riders use an escalator. Although most of those rides are without incident, the CPSC estimates there were approximately 11,000 escalator related injuries in 2007. The majority of these injuries are from falls but 10 percent occur when hands, feet or shoes are trapped in escalators. The most common entrapment is to the foot. Soft-sided shoes are the most likely to get stuck and pose the possibility of injury to the rider.
    Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 11:45:00 GMT

  • Children's Rain Ponchos with Drawstrings Recalled by Daiso Due to Strangulation Hazard
    The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments.
    Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT

  • Baby Bottle and Food Warmers Recalled by Munchkin Due to Fire Hazard
    The bottle and food warmers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
    Date: Thu, 08 May 2008 16:45:00 GMT

  • American Honda Motor Co. Recalls ATVs Due to Loss of Steering Control
    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.
    Date: Thu, 08 May 2008 16:45:00 GMT

  • Fingerhut Recalls Master Craft Pressure Washers Due to Fire Hazard
    The motor on the pressure washer can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
    Date: Thu, 08 May 2008 16:45:00 GMT

  • TJ Power Sports Recalls Dune Buggies Due To Ejection Hazard
    The seat belt adjustment for the shoulder buckle can break during impact or stress, posing an ejection and injury hazard to driver and passenger.
    Date: Tue, 06 May 2008 15:00:00 GMT

  • Playworld Systems Recalls Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard Caused by Defective Clevises
    The clevis bearing on the swing set can wear, causing the swing to detach and the user to fall.
    Date: Tue, 06 May 2008 15:00:00 GMT

  • Williamson-Thermoflo Gas Boilers Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
    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.
    Date: Tue, 06 May 2008 15:00:00 GMT