For Residents: Health & Wellness
Product Safety
This page displays the latest recalls and product safety news items from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Clicking on a headline will open the associated article in a new window at the CPSC’s web site.
- Bumbleride Recalls Indie & Indie Twin Strollers Due to Fall Hazard
- February 3, 2012 The front wheel can break at the axle hub, causing the stroller to tip and posing a fall hazard.
- Weeplay Kids Recalls Infant Bodysuits Due to Choking Hazard
- February 3, 2012 The snaps can detach from the fabric of the garment, posing a choking hazard to infants and young children.
- Fire Concerns Prompt York International to Reannounce Recall of Gas Furnaces for Manufactured Homes
- February 3, 2012 The furnace can overheat and cause the heat-exchanger to crack and create openings that allow flames to be exposed. When this happens, drywall and other nearby combustibles are exposed to the flames, posing a fire and smoke hazard to consumers.
- HP Recalls Fax Machines Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
- February 2, 2012 The fax machines can overheat due to an internal electrical component failure, posing fire and burn hazards.
- LTD Commodities Recalls Sleeper Ottomans Due to Fall Hazard
- February 2, 2012 The welding joints on the legs can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
- Konica Minolta Recalls Printers Due to Fire Hazard
- February 2, 2012 The printers can short circuit and overheat during use, posing a fire hazard.
- Overarching Floor Lamp Recalled by West Elm Due to Shock Hazard
- February 2, 2012 A short circuit can occur in the lamp’s wiring, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
- Hurricane Style Lights Recalled by Christmas Tree Shops Due to Fire Hazard
- February 1, 2012 An electrical short circuit can occur in the light’s internal wiring, causing smoke and posing a fire hazard.
- Holiday Tea Light Candle Warmers Recalled by Christmas Tree Shops Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
- February 1, 2012 The candle warmers can catch fire because the warming bowl is positioned too close to the tea light candle, posing fire and burn hazards.
- The Container Store Recalls Brightly-Colored Power Strips Due to Fire Hazard
- February 1, 2012 The power strips have undersized wiring, and the wiring and plastic strip fail to meet the requirements for fire resistance, posing a fire hazard.
- Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard
- January 31, 2012 The lower steering tie-rod attachment can loosen and cause loss of steering control, posing a crash hazard.
- Specialized Bicycle Components Expands Recall of Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
- January 31, 2012 The brake component housed within the bicycle’s carbon fork can disengage from the fork and allow the brake assembly to contact the wheel spokes while rotating, posing a fall hazard.
- Columbia ParCar Recalls for Repair Golf, Service, Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard
- January 26, 2012 The lower steering yoke can loosen where it attaches to the steering rack and pinion, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle and crash.
- BJ’s Recalls LED Flashlight Sets Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
- January 26, 2012 The flashlights can heat up, smoke or melt when turned on, posing fire and burn hazards.
- KYMCO Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
- January 26, 2012 An exposed portion of the exhaust system can allow debris such as leaves, brush or other flammable materials to enter the opening and ignite, posing a fire hazard.