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SCOTT Speedster Bicycles Hazard: The steerer tube in the front fork can break, posing a fall hazard. This recall involves model year 2014 SCOTT men’s
Cannondale Tandem Bicycles Hazard: The bicycle fork can break and cause the riders to lose control, posing a risk of injury. This recall involves thr
Magnum and Matrix Multi-station Strength Training Towers Hazard: The plastic connectors that link the strength training stations’ towers can slide ou
were manufactured between April 11, 2011 and June 15, 2012. Troy-Bilt and TB180B appear on a sticker on both sides of the unit. These blowers were sol
Ontel ISO7X Isometric Exercise Device Hazard: The handle grips on each end can break during use and cause parts to be forcefully ejected from the shaf
Big Dog and Hustler Riding Lawn Mowers Hazard: The seat switch can fail to detect that the rider has left the seat, allowing the mower to continue to
Stromer Electric Bicycles Hazard: The bicycle fork can break, posing a crash and injury hazard to the rider. This recall involves all 2013 Stromer ST
Hitachi Koki and Tanaka Grass Trimmers Hazard: The grass trimmers can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to the consumer. This recall involves twe
Tempest Inline Skates Hazard: The mounting holes in the boot and frame can be misaligned causing the boot to separate from the frame and posing a fal
Polaris Ranger Recreational Vehicles Hazard: The vehicles’ throttle cable can melt on the exhaust pipe and fail to operate properly. This can cause t
IKEA GUNGGUNG Swing Hazard: The suspension fittings can break causing a child to fall from the swing, posing a risk of serious injury. This recall in
West Marine Folding Bicycles Hazard: The bicycle’s frame can break during use, posing a fall hazard to the rider. This recall involves two models of
Matrix Fitness Ascent Trainers Hazard: Moisture from user perspiration or cleaning liquids can build up in the power socket on the unit, causing a sh
SRAM Hydraulic Road Rim Brakes and Hydraulic Road Disc Brakes for Bicycles Hazard: The brake systems can fail, posing a crash and injury hazard. The r
Other Resources Food and Drug Administration http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls • Provides information on food, pet food, drug a
Meijer Halloween Projector Flashlight Hazard: The flashlight can overheat and melt the plastic handle, posing a burn risk to the user. This recall inv
Nantucket Felt Easter Baskets Hazard: Decorative beads on the felt Easter baskets can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children. The recall
Horizon Hobby Blade 700 X Pro Series Helicopters Hazard: The main rotor washer can fail, causing the blades to come off the helicopter during use. Th
Vera Bradley Bear Rattles and Bunny Toys Hazard: The pom-pom tail can detach from the body of the bear rattle and the bunny, posing a choking hazard
A Harvest Company Cork Blocks Hazard: Small pieces of cork can break off the blocks, posing a choking hazard to young children. This recall involves
Fred and Friends Infant Pacifiers Hazard: The beard on the Artiste and the knob on the Volume pacifiers can detach, posing a choking hazard. In addit
Manhattan Quixel Baby Rattles Hazard: The colored arches can break, creating a small part which poses a choking hazard to small children. This recall
Doodlebutt JellyBeadz Magic Growing Toys Hazard: These soft and colorful products can be mistaken by a child for candy. When swallowed, they can expa
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Koala Baby Children’s Sandals Hazard: The butterfly wings on the children’s sandals can rip and detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Th
Pure Baby Organics Boys’ Zip Hoodie Hazard: The sweaters have a drawstring around the neck area which poses a strangulation hazard to children. Draws
United Colors of Benetton Boys’ Jacket Hazard: The jackets have a drawstring at the waist that could become snagged or caught in small spaces or vehi
FGX Children’s Sunglasses Hazard: Surface paint on the sunglasses contains excessive levels of lead, which is prohibited under federal law. This reca
L.L. Bean Fisherman’s and Open Stitch Children’s Sweaters Hazard: The spare button can detach from the inside label and pose a choking hazard. The re
Empress Arts Children’s Pajamas Hazard: The pajamas fail to meet federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injur
J. Crew Baby Coveralls Hazard: This recall involves all styles of J. Crew Holiday 2013 and Spring 2014 baby coveralls in sizes newborn to 3T. The cov
November 25, 2014 Dear Floridians, Happy Holidays! My office is providing this holiday shopping guide to help you, Florida consumers, have a safer and
Rocky Brand Georgia Boot Steel Toed Shoes Hazard: When compressed, the steel toe cap in the shoes can fail to protect the wearer’s feet. The recalled
U.S. Polo Association Girls’ Jackets Hazard: The jackets have a band of material at the neck that can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
Sugarfly Girls’ Hooded Jackets Hazard: The jackets have drawstrings in the hood around the neck area that pose a strangulation hazard to young childr
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Costco Sling Fabric Café Sets Hazard: The recalled chairs can break due to a missing metal washer plate, posing a fall hazard to consumers. The three-
in the instruction manual. The following units are affected: • Hearth & Home Technologies Indoor Gas Fireplaces with serial numbers 0023793235 t
JVC 42-inch Flat Panel Televisions Hazard: The neck of the stand can crack and cause the television to tip over unexpectedly, posing a risk of impact
with polystyrene foam beads. They were sold in a variety of colors, including purple, violet, blue, red, pink, yellow, green, black, port, navy, lime,
Sanus Simplicity SLF5 Flat Screen Television Wall Mounts Hazard: The nut securing the television to the main arm assembly can loosen causing the atta
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Lea Lighted Night Stands Hazard: The light fixture under the night stand can overheat and scorch carpet, posing a burn hazard. This recall involves l
Oeuf Sparrow Cribs Hazard: The slats/spindles and top rail can detach from the cribs and pose an entrapment hazard to a child. The recall includes fou
Samson International Spencer Bar Stool Hazard: The footrest can crack, compromising the strength of the bar stool, posing a fall hazard. This recall i
Wilson and Fisher Cayman Resin Wicker Ottomans Hazard: The center of the ottoman can collapse during normal use, posing a fall hazard to consumers. T
Brooks Furniture Gliding Rockers Hazard: The spindles in the glider base can separate while rocking, posing a fall hazard to the user. The recall inc
Office Depot Gibson Leather Task Chairs Hazard: The mounting plate weld can break and separate the seat from the base of the chair, posing a fall haz
Dimensions Outdoor Dining Set Hazard: The legs of the chairs can bend and break, posing a fall hazard to the user. The recall includes the chairs sol
IKEA Wall-mounted Children’s Lamps Hazard: Children can get entangled in the electrical cord that hangs from the children’s wall-mounted lamps, posin
Pier 1 Imports Hanging Glass Star Lanterns Hazard: The solder welds on the lantern can melt due to heat from a tea light. This can cause the candle h
Bedz King Bunk Beds with Ladders Hazard: A protruding corner post on the bunk beds exceeds the 5mm allowed by industry standard, posing an entrapment
Holiday Shopping Tips The holidays are a time to be especially mindful of ways your purchases can cost you more than you expect. Here are a few tips t
Dalton Ottomans with Storage Compartments Hazard: Young children can become entrapped inside the storage compartment of the ottoman, posing a risk of
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Kidde Smoke and Combination Smoke/Carbon Dioxide Alarms Hazard: The alarms could fail to alert consumers of a fire or a CO incident following a power
Siemens Fire Alarm Base Hazard: The fire alarm base can fail to sound an alarm, posing a risk of personal injury and property damage. This recall inv
Tray Vous Snack and Activity Trays for Strollers Hazard: The opening between the recalled tray and stroller seat bottom allows an unharnessed child’s
CXB Series LED High-Bay Luminaires Hazard: The glass lens on the fixture can break, posing a laceration hazard. This recall involves CXB Series LED h
QoR Synthetic Ox Gall Hazard: Risk of skin rash or blistering. This product is designed to be used with artists’ watercolor paints in small amounts t
Vornado Electric Space Heaters Hazard: The heater can overheat and cause the units to melt, catch fire and ignite nearby items, posing a fire and bur
CoScentrix DD Scented Candles in Tins Hazard: The candle’s high flame can ignite the surface of the wax and the polymer coating on the tin-plated con
Holiday Charity Scams The holiday season brings a sizable increase in charitable giving each year as many of us open up our wallets to donate to a fav
Cost Plus World Market Modular Storage Bars Hazard: When weight is applied to the storage bar, the screws holding the mounting plate can pull out of t
Mayborn Baby Monitors Hazard: Child can pull sensor pad cord into crib and wrap around the neck, posing a strangulation hazard. This recall involves t
Gemini USB Adaptors/Chargers Hazard: The adaptors can overheat, posing a burn hazard. The recalled adaptor/chargers are used to charge cell phones an
Popkiller USB Chargers, Adapters and Cables Hazard: Improperly mounted plug blades, and inadequate electronic circuitry create a fire and electrical
Roland Electronic Digital Pianos Hazard: The AC power cord can be connected to the XLR output jacks, posing an electrical shock hazard. This recall i
Coravin 1000 Wine Access Systems Hazard: The system can cause wine bottles to break during pressurization, posing a risk of lacerations. This recall
phil&teds Travel System 26 Infant Car Seat Adaptors Hazard: The plastic adaptors used to connect an infant car seat to a stroller can crack, beco
Hamilton Beach Baby Food Processor Hazard: Use of the slicing/shredding disc with the motor shaft adapter can cause the stainless steel pin in the fo
Cabela Electronic Jerky Blaster Hazard: The battery charger adapter can overcharge causing the Electronic Jerky Blaster’s battery and battery charger
Avon Ergonomic Eyelash Curler Hazard: The eyelash curler can break, exposing a metal pin, which poses an eye injury hazard to consumers. The recalled
Product Recalls With so many purchases to be made during the holiday season, it’s more important than ever during this busy time of year to remain vig
White-Rogers Home Heating and Cooling Thermostats Hazard: The alkaline batteries used in the thermostat can leak onto the circuit board posing a fire
Summer Infant Video Monitors Hazard: The battery in the handheld video monitor can overheat and rupture, posing a burn hazard to consumers. The recal
Dyson Portable Electric Heaters Hazard: The heaters can develop an electrical short and overheat, posing a fire hazard to the consumer. This recall i
Minnetonka with serial range 09-407828-30 to 12-411049-11, the Trimont with serial range 10-300771-15 to 12-301183-16 and the Slayton 42 with serial r
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Digital Cameras Hazard: A chemical used in the rubber part of the viewfinders on the camera can cause skin or eye irritation
LEM 5-Tray Food Dehydrators Hazard: Damaged wiring in the food dehydrators can come into contact with a metal bracket inside the machine, posing a sh
Visonic Amber SelectX Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) Kits Hazard: Following a reboot or system reset, the Amber SelectX Base Stations can
Bodum Glass Coffee Presses Hazard: The glass carafe can fall out of the metal frame and plastic base of the coffee press and break or shatter, posing
Kenmore Oscillating Fan Heaters Hazard: Broken motor mounts can cause the units to overheat, catch fire and ignite nearby items, posing a fire and bu
Cubetensils Children’s Spoon and Fork Sets Hazard: The utensil’s handle can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants. This recall involves Edoche’s
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Louis Garneau P-09 Aerodynamic Bicycle Helmet Hazard: In cold temperatures, the helmet can fail to protect the wearer from impact injuries. This reca
Bad Boy Buggies Off-road Vehicles Hazard: Incorrect parking brake adjustments and improperly bled brake lines can diminish a consumer’s braking abili
Sevylor River Racer Inflatable Rubber Tubes Hazard: Contact with the tube can cause skin irritation. This recall involves Sevylor River Racer inflata
Yamaha Snowmobiles Hazard: Fuel hose joint can leak during operation, posing a fire hazard. This recall involves model year 2014 SR10R (SRViper), SR1
NRS Water Sports Helmets Hazard: The rivets holding the chin strap to the helmet can fail and cause the helmet to fall off in an incident, posing a r
Fiskars 32-Inch Bypass Lopper Shears Hazard: The lopper handles can break when attempting to cut branches, posing a risk of serious injury and lacera
Country Clipper Riding Lawn Mower Hazard: The ignition module can fail to ground, resulting in overheating and melting, posing a fire hazard. This re
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BJ’s Wholesale Multi-Purpose Outdoor Shelter Hazard: The fabric canopy on the shelters fails to comply with a voluntary flammability standard, posin
SolarWorld Solar Panel Systems Hazard: SolarWorld solar panels installed with bare-copper grounding lugs can corrode, which can result in a faulty gr
American Honda Off-road Vehicles Hazard: Vegetation and debris can accumulate on the middle skid plate and make contact with the vehicle’s exhaust sy
Brigg & Stratton Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mower Hazard: Weld on drive axle can fail resulting in loss of brake control, posing an injury hazard
Dynacraft Avigo 20-inch Turn N Burn Youth Bicycle Hazard: The front wheel on the bicycle can detach, posing a fall hazard. This recall involves 20-in
Metabo Electric Angle Grinders Hazard: The on/off switch can stick in the “On” position, posing a laceration hazard. This recall involves Metabo W14-
Bollinger Fitness Resistance Band Hazard: A black plastic ball attached to the resistance band’s door anchor can unexpectedly release and strike the u
Tern Folding Bicycles Hazard: The bike’s frame can crack at the hinge on the top tube, posing a fall hazard. The recall involves Link Uno, Link D7i,
BMC Bicycles with Aprebic Forks Hazard: The bicycle forks can crack or break above the brake mount posing a fall hazard to consumers. The recall invo
Precision Shooting Crossbows Hazard: The crossbow can fire an arrow without the trigger being pulled, posing an injury hazard to the user and to byst
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