October, 2011

October 27, 2011

Dollies or Handtrucks or Luggage Carriers, Home Appliances, Maintenance and Structures, Tools and Hardware

Hand Trucks Recalled by Harper Trucks Due to Injury Hazard

This recall involves Harper Trucks hand trucks with model numbers and type of wheels listed below. "Harper Truck" and the model number can be found on an adhesive sticker on the hand truck frame's cross member. Hand trucks with two-piece, grey metal wheels are not included in this recall. Model Number Type of Handle Type of Wheel K52K16 P Handle 1-piece, composite JEDTK1935P Dual Hand/Platform Truck (Convertible) 3-piece, four bolt, metal/chrome plated 51TK19 Dual Handles 3-piece, four bolt, metal/chrome plated BKTAK19 P Handle 3-piece, four bolt, metal/chrome plated PGCSK19BLK Dual Hand 3-piece, four bolt, metal/chrome plated Read more.


October 27, 2011

Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories, Cycling and Scooters and Skateboards and Skates, Sports and Recreation

Bicycles Recalled by Trek Due to Fall Hazard

The bicycles affected by this recall include the following models: Read more.


October 26, 2011

Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts, Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROV), Recreational Vehicles (Unlicensed), Sports and Recreation

Bad Boy Buggies Recalled by BB Buggies Due to Loss of Steering Control and Crash Hazard

This recall involves Bad Boy LT, Classic, XT, XTO and XT Safari model electric off-road utility vehicles. The utility vehicles have four wheels, bench seats for the operator and passengers and were sold in camouflage patterns, hunter green, red and black. “Bad Boy” is printed on the side or front of the vehicles. Read more.


October 25, 2011

Grills, Smokers & Accessories, Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves, Appliances, Kitchen, Ranges and Ovens

General Electric Recalls Gas Rangetop with Grill Due to an Explosion Hazard

The Grill units operate on liquefied petroleum ("LP" or propane) or natural gas. The Rangetop units are either 36 or 48 inches wide with a stainless steel finish and the GE Monogram® badge located on the front center of the unit. The burner control knobs are located on the front panel that overhangs the cabinet. The model and serial numbers can be found on a label located behind the far left burner knob, or on the bottom of the unit. Read more.


October 25, 2011

Gas/Propane Cans/Cylinders/Tanks/Fuel, Fuel and Lighters and Fireworks, Fuels and Gas and Oils, Gel Fuels

Evergreen Enterprises Recalls Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards

This recall involves pourable gel fuels packaged in 30-ounce plastic bottles and sold with or without citronella oil. The words "Fireside," "Gel Fuel," "Evergreen" and "Flag & Garden" are on the container labels. The bottles were sold by the case in quantities of 12. The gel fuel is poured into a stainless steel or ceramic cup in the center of ceramic or glass firepots or other decorative lighting devices and ignited. The following products are being recalled: Read more.


October 25, 2011

Chairs, Stools & Benches

Big Lots Recalls Glider Recliners with Ottomans Due to Entrapment and Finger Crushing Hazards

The Microfiber Glider Recliner and Leather Glider Recliner are reclining glider/rocking chairs on a swivel base. Both the chair and ottoman sit on circular metal bases made from 1.25 inch metal tubing and have cushions covered in either light brown or green microfiber fabric or dark brown simulated leather fabric. A label under the seat of the chair identifies the manufacturer as Dongguan Shindin Metal & Plastic Products Ltd. There is a small label on the front metal rod under the seat that states "Maximum wt load 250 lbs." Read more.


October 21, 2011

Masks (Children), Costumes or Masks, Toys

Target Recall Children's Frog Masks Due to Suffocation Hazard

This recall involves child-sized frog-themed animal masks. The plush mask is green with yellow and red highlights. There are two eye cutouts and a green elastic band with a fastener used to secure the mask at the back of the child’s head. UPC code 06626491474 is printed on a label attached to the mask. Read more.


October 21, 2011

Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery, Batteries (Other than Button Batteries), Batteries and Chargers, Electronics

Electric Motion Systems, LLC Recalls Lithium-Poly Battery Pack Due to Fire Hazard

The recalled product is a black lithium-poly 37 volt, 10Ah battery used in electric bicycles and propulsion systems. The battery is 8.75 inches x 5.75 inches x 3.25 inches. “E+” appears on a label on the side of the battery. Recalled batteries have “EMS# 11819-101” at the top right of the label with a serial number between 10001 and 10200. The batteries were sold on their own and as part of the E+ Flex Kits. The kits are complete propulsion systems. Read more.


October 20, 2011

Infant Carriers/Slings/Backpacks/Car Seats, Babies and Kids, Baby Carriers, Nursery Equipment and Supplies

LittleLife Baby Carriers Recalled by Lifemarque Due to Fall Hazard

This recall involves LittleLife Discoverer child carriers. “LittleLife” is printed on the back of the carriers. Number LS55060 is printed on a tab sewn underneath the care label. The carriers are green and gray with a black metal frame at the back with a folding leg bracket to enable the carriers to stand. Read more.


October 20, 2011

Toy Miscellaneous, Toys

Guidecraft Recalls Twist 'n Sort Toys Due to Choking Hazard

This recall involves Twist ‘n Sort wooden toys. The toy has a square base, four posts and twelve primary-colored game pieces that can be arranged to fit over the posts. Product number “712” is printed on underside of base. Read more.


October 20, 2011

Carbon Monoxide Detectors/Alarms, Batteries and Chargers, Battery Chargers, Electrical Systems, Electronics, Home Appliances, Maintenance and Structures

ADT Recalls Carbon Monoxide Detectors Due to Failure to Properly Indicate End of Useful Life

This recall involves hard-wired carbon monoxide detectors with model CO 1224T installed by ADT. The model number is behind the front cover. Read more.


October 20, 2011

Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery, Batteries and Chargers, Battery Chargers, Electronics

Horizon Hobby Recalls Losi NiMH Battery Charger Due to Possible Burn and Fire Hazards

The Losi NiMH Start-Up Combo Charger is black, measures 4” x 2” and has model number LOSB9904. The model number is printed on the back of the product’s packaging with the bar code. A Losi logo sticker is on the front of the charger, along with another sticker bearing the instruction: “Use only with 7.2V NiMH Batteries 1500mAh or higher.” On the back of the charger is a sticker with voltage and current ratings for input (100-240VAC, 1.0A) and output (8.5V, 3A) along with another Losi logo. Read more.


October 19, 2011

Blinds, Shades & Cords

Additional Retail Sales Prompt CPSC and Meijer to Re-announce Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds Recall; Strangulation Hazard Posed

This recall involves previously recalled “Innovations” and "At Home with Meijer" Roman shades and roll-up blinds that were redistributed to stores and sold to consumers after March 2010 without a repair kit. The Roman shades are made with fabric or bamboo and the roll-up blinds with bamboo. A label reading "Innovation" or "At Home with Meijer" can be found under the headrail. Read more.


October 11, 2011

Strollers & Accessories, Babies and Kids, Strollers, Strollers and Car Seats

Jogging Strollers Recalled by B.O.B. Trailers Due to Choking Hazard

This recall involves all B.O.B. strollers manufactured between November 1998 and November 2010. Strollers manufactured after October 2006 have a white label affixed to the back of the stroller's leg with the manufacturing date. Strollers with no manufacturing date listed were produced prior to October 2006 and are included in this recall. The strollers were sold in single seat and double-seat models. The BOB®, Ironman® or Stroller Strides® brand name is embroidered on the canopy of the strollers. Read more.


October 11, 2011

Gas/Propane Cans/Cylinders/Tanks/Fuel, Fuel and Lighters and Fireworks, Fuels and Gas and Oils, Gel Fuels

Marshall Group Recalls Marshall Gardens PatioGlo Bio-Fuel Gel Due to Burn Hazard

This recall involves pourable gel fuels packaged in 32 oz. clear plastic bottles and sold with or without citronella. The label on the container says "PatioGlo bio-fuel gel" or "Citronella PatioGlo". The fuel is poured into a metal cup in the center of ceramic firepots or other decorative lighting devices and ignited. The following products are included in this recall: Read more.


October 11, 2011

Electric Motors, Swimming Pool Items, Pools and Water Sports, Sports and Recreation, Swimming Pool Equipment

Nidec Motor Corporation Recalls Pool Pump Motors Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

The recalled motors are variable speed swimming pool pump motors with a 6.5 inch diameter steel frame painted black with a square or C-flange mounting. The rating plate is on the side of the pump and "EMERSON. CAT.NO.EVSS3" and " MODEL M63PWBLE-121.H.P. 3.0, S.F.1.15" is printed on the plate. Read more.


October 6, 2011

Tents & Canopies, Outdoors and Camping, Sports and Recreation, Tents

IKEA Recalls Children's Folding Tent Due to Laceration and Puncture Hazards

This recall involves a cube-shaped children’s folding tent with model number 90192009. The brand name BUSA and IKEA and the model number are printed on a sewn-in label attached to an interior seam in the tent. The tent frame is made of flat steel wire and the tent material is pale green polyester fabric with turquoise, pink and white trim. The tent’s dimensions are: L 28 1/4, W 28 1/4, H 28 1/4. Read more.


October 5, 2011

Gas/Propane Cans/Cylinders/Tanks/Fuel, Fuel and Lighters and Fireworks, Fuels and Gas and Oils, Gel Fuels

Bird Brain Recalls Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards

This recall involves pourable gel fuels packaged in 16-ounce 32-ounce and 64-ounce plastic bottles and sold with or without citronella oil. The labels on the container say “Bird Brain Firepot Fuel Gel” or “BioFuel Fuel Gel.” The bottles were sold as single bottles and in multiple-bottle packages. The gel fuel is poured into a stainless steel cup in the center of ceramic firepots or other decorative lighting devices and ignited. The following products are affected by this recall: Read more.


October 5, 2011

Cribs, Babies and Kids, Nursery Equipment and Supplies

Yu Wei Recalls Drop-Side Cribs Sold Exclusively at jcpenney Due to Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards

This recall involves Yu Wei full-size cribs sold under the Scroll and Lauren model names. The cribs were sold in antique white, pecan and dark cherry, and have the following model numbers and date codes listed on the inside of the crib’s end panels. Read more.


October 4, 2011

Chairs, Stools & Benches, Home Appliances, Maintenance and Structures, Ladders, Step Stools

Ballard Designs Recalls Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard

This recall involves Ballard Designs "Stafford" step stools made of wood painted black or white. "Ballard Designs" is printed on a sticker under the bottom of the step. "Made in China" is printed on the underside bottom of the step stools. Also printed on the underside bottom of the step stools is one of the following five numbers: 100097963, 100099019, 100097230, 100100584 or 100102942. All recalled stools also have four plastic tabs affixed to the feet of the step stool. Read more.


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