US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Recent recalls and product safety news

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.

Hammocks Sold by LivingXL Recalled Due to Fall Hazard (Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:45:00 GMT) The metal frame for the hammocks can crack and break, causing a consumer to fall to the ground.

CPSC, Kyodo America Recall LawnBott Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:00:00 GMT) The cutting blades continue to rotate when the mower is lifted from the ground and the spacing on the side of the lawn mower could allow room for a consumer's foot to go beyond the shield and be struck by the blade. Both instances pose a serious laceration hazard to consumers.