Archive
31 recalls were announced in January 2009.
Of the 31 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 16% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
JAKKS Pacific is recalling Spa Factory Aromatherapy Kits because pressure buildup can cause jars to explode, posing projectile and eye injury risks.
DDI Inc. is recalling 136-piece construction play sets because surface paint may contain lead, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.
L.L. Bean is recalling Stabilicer Lite ice cleats because the elastic harness can detach, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Spencer Gifts is recalling skull-and-crossbones necklaces because the skull and clasp contain high levels of lead, posing a toxic exposure risk to young children.
Outdoor Research is recalling Primovolta warming gloves because the electric heating pad can short circuit and overheat, posing a burn risk.
The Land of Nod is recalling Home Sweet Playhome canopies because a child's head could get caught in the window openings, posing strangulation risks.
Markwins Beauty Products is recalling lip gloss keychains because the metal clasps contain high levels of lead, posing a toxic exposure risk to young children.
Lane Home Furnishings is recalling about 700 glider recliners because the base can be installed backwards, causing the chair to tip over and posing a fall hazard.
Milestone AV Technologies is recalling approximately 140,000 LCD television wall mounts sold at Best Buy because the units can crack, causing the television to fall and potentially injure consumers.
Discount School Supply is recalling Jesus Fish Beads because the green beads may contain excessive lead paint. Consumers should remove the beads from children and contact the company for a refund.
Fantas-Eyes is recalling High School Musical Manicure Kits because the glitter lettering on the pouch contains excess lead. No injuries have been reported.
Saris Cycling Group is recalling 2,000 stationary bicycle trainers because a handle pin can loosen, causing the machine to disengage and posing a fall hazard.
Mad Dog Concepts is recalling Tony Hawk boy's pajama sets because they fail federal flammability standards, posing a burn risk to children.
Rheem is recalling approximately 14,000 oil-fired furnaces sold between 2006 and 2008 because improper wiring can cause the burner to operate without the blower, creating a fire risk.
Fisher-Price is recalling Simplicity Rainforest portable play yards because rails can collapse, posing fall and entrapment hazards to young children.
BSH Home Appliances is recalling approximately 476,500 Bosch and Siemens dishwashers because an electrical component can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Infantino is recalling Lion and Lamb Grabby Rattles because the tail piece can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Axiom International is recalling approximately 5,300 children's sunglasses because the surface paint contains excessive levels of lead, violating federal standards.
The Land of Nod is recalling Rolling Toy Xylophones because the pegs can break, posing a choking hazard to children. No injuries have been reported.
Giant Bicycle is recalling 2009 TCR Advanced SL bicycles because the fork steerer tubes can crack and break, posing a fall hazard to riders.
Stork Craft is recalling over 500,000 cribs because broken support brackets can create gaps where infants may become entrapped and suffocate.
Cost Plus and World Market are recalling specific Roman shades and roll-up blinds due to strangulation hazards from looped cords. Consumers should stop using the products and return them for a refund.
One World Technologies is recalling Ryobi corded circular saws sold at Home Depot because a broken return spring poses a laceration hazard.
TDI International is recalling about 150 pull-back toy cars because the surface paint contains excessive levels of lead, violating federal standards.
Top Goods Trading is recalling flashing pacifiers because parts can separate, posing a choking and strangulation hazard to babies.
Cheyenne Industries is recalling Milan Vanity Stools because loose screws can cause legs to separate or break, posing a fall hazard.
Rashti & Rashti is expanding a recall of Taggies Sleep'n Play infant garments because snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Viking Range Corp. is recalling approximately 10,000 four-slice slot electric toasters because loose internal wiring can contact the body, posing a shock hazard.
Ms. Bubbles Inc. is recalling approximately 55,000 girls' blue denim jackets because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Jardine is expanding a recall of about 56,450 wooden cribs sold by major retailers because slats can break, creating gaps that pose entrapment and strangulation risks to infants.
SRAM LLC is recalling RockShox Domain 302 and 318 bicycle forks because the steel steerer can crack, causing the fork to detach and the rider to crash.
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