US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Recent Recalls and Product Safety News

Tassimo Espresso T Discs Recalled by Kraft Foods Due to Burn Hazard

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:30:00 GMT

The recalled espresso T Discs can become clogged and spray hot liquid and coffee grounds onto consumers and bystanders during or after brewing, posing a burn hazard.

Tassimo Single-Cup Coffee Makers Recalled by BSH Home Appliances Due to Burn Hazard

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:30:00 GMT

The plastic disc, or T Disc, that holds the coffee or tea can burst and spray hot liquid and coffee grounds or tea leaves onto consumers using the brewer and onto bystanders, posing a burn hazard.

Spectrum Home Furnishings Recalls Chandeliers Due to Injury Hazard

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:00:00 GMT

The recalled chandeliers contain a mounting loop that can fail during use causing the chandeliers to fall from the ceiling and injure bystanders under the chandelier.

Designs Direct Recalls Rooster-Themed Lamps Sold Exclusively at Fred's Inc. Due to Risks of Shock and Fire

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:30:00 GMT

The electrical cord can fray near the base of the lamp, posing a fire or shock hazard to consumers.

Bumbleride Recalls Indie & Indie Twin Strollers Due to Fall Hazard

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:00:00 GMT

The front wheel can break at the axle hub, causing the stroller to tip and posing a fall hazard.

Weeplay Kids Recalls Infant Bodysuits Due to Choking Hazard

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

The snaps can detach from the fabric of the garment, posing a choking hazard to infants and young children.

Fire Concerns Prompt York International to Reannounce Recall of Gas Furnaces for Manufactured Homes

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:00:00 GMT

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.

HP Recalls Fax Machines Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:00:00 GMT

The fax machines can overheat due to an internal electrical component failure, posing fire and burn hazards.

LTD Commodities Recalls Sleeper Ottomans Due to Fall Hazard

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:30:00 GMT

The welding joints on the legs can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Konica Minolta Recalls Printers Due to Fire Hazard

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT

The printers can short circuit and overheat during use, posing a fire hazard.

Overarching Floor Lamp Recalled by West Elm Due to Shock Hazard

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT

A short circuit can occur in the lamp's wiring, posing a shock hazard to consumers.

Hurricane Style Lights Recalled by Christmas Tree Shops Due to Fire Hazard

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:30:00 GMT

An electrical short circuit can occur in the light's internal wiring, causing smoke and posing a fire hazard.

Holiday Tea Light Candle Warmers Recalled by Christmas Tree Shops Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

The candle warmers can catch fire because the warming bowl is positioned too close to the tea light candle, posing fire and burn hazards.

The Container Store Recalls Brightly-Colored Power Strips Due to Fire Hazard

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:00:00 GMT

The power strips have undersized wiring, and the wiring and plastic strip fail to meet the requirements for fire resistance, posing a fire hazard.

Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:30:00 GMT

The lower steering tie-rod attachment can loosen and cause loss of steering control, posing a crash hazard.

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