US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Recent Recalls and Product Safety News Recalls and product safety news from CPSC http://www.cpsc.gov en-us Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:00:00 GMT webteam@cpsc.gov (CPSC Web Team) Bumbleride Recalls Indie & Indie Twin Strollers Due to Fall Hazard The front wheel can break at the axle hub, causing the stroller to tip and posing a fall hazard. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12104.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12104.html Weeplay Kids Recalls Infant Bodysuits Due to Choking Hazard The snaps can detach from the fabric of the garment, posing a choking hazard to infants and young children. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12103.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12103.html Fire Concerns Prompt York International to Reannounce Recall of Gas Furnaces for Manufactured Homes 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. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12102.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12102.html HP Recalls Fax Machines Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The fax machines can overheat due to an internal electrical component failure, posing fire and burn hazards. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12101.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12101.html LTD Commodities Recalls Sleeper Ottomans Due to Fall Hazard The welding joints on the legs can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:30:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12718.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12718.html Konica Minolta Recalls Printers Due to Fire Hazard The printers can short circuit and overheat during use, posing a fire hazard. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12717.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12717.html Overarching Floor Lamp Recalled by West Elm Due to Shock Hazard A short circuit can occur in the lamp's wiring, posing a shock hazard to consumers. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12100.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12100.html Hurricane Style Lights Recalled by Christmas Tree Shops Due to Fire Hazard An electrical short circuit can occur in the light's internal wiring, causing smoke and posing a fire hazard. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:30:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12099.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12099.html Holiday Tea Light Candle Warmers Recalled by Christmas Tree Shops Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The candle warmers can catch fire because the warming bowl is positioned too close to the tea light candle, posing fire and burn hazards. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12098.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12098.html The Container Store Recalls Brightly-Colored Power Strips Due to Fire Hazard The power strips have undersized wiring, and the wiring and plastic strip fail to meet the requirements for fire resistance, posing a fire hazard. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12097.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12097.html Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard The lower steering tie-rod attachment can loosen and cause loss of steering control, posing a crash hazard. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:30:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12716.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12716.html Specialized Bicycle Components Expands Recall of Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard 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. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:30:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12096.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12096.html Columbia ParCar Recalls for Repair Golf, Service, Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard 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. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:15:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12715.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12715.html BJ's Recalls LED Flashlight Sets Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The flashlights can heat up, smoke or melt when turned on, posing fire and burn hazards. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12714.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12714.html KYMCO Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard 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. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12713.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12713.html