US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Recent Household Product-Related Recalls Household Recalls and product safety news from CPSC http://www.cpsc.gov en-us Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:30:00 GMT webteam@cpsc.gov (CPSC Web Team) Designs Direct Recalls Rooster-Themed Lamps Sold Exclusively at Fred's Inc. Due to Risks of Shock and Fire The electrical cord can fray near the base of the lamp, posing a fire or shock hazard to consumers. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:30:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12105.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12105.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 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 Food Carriers Recalled by California Innovations Due to Freezer Gel Pack Ingestion Hazard Gel that contains diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol can leak out of damaged freezer gel packs, posing a poisoning hazard if ingested by children or adults. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:30:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12090.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12090.html Expandable Lunch Boxes Recalled by California Innovations Due to Freezer Gel Pack Ingestion Hazard Gel that contains diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol can leak out of damaged freezer gel packs, posing a poisoning hazard if ingested by children or adults. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:30:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12089.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12089.html Steelcase Inc. Recalls Desk Chairs Due to Fall Hazard The pivot pins installed in the control mechanism under the chair seat can fall out, posing a fall hazard to the user. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:30:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12712.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12712.html Kaz USA Recalls Honeywell Portable Electric Heaters Due to Burn Hazard The heater's internal housing, including the fan, heating element and circuitry, can detach, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12087.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12087.html Big Lots Recalls Floor Lamps Due to Shock Hazard The wiring for the lamp's light sockets can become exposed, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers. In addition, use of the recommended standard 40 watt light bulbs can generate excessive heat, which can melt the double plastic shades over the bulbs. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12086.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12086.html