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October 2009 recalls

28 recalls were announced in October 2009.

What the numbers show

Critical
2
Severe
5
High
21

Of the 28 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 7% are Critical, 18% are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

1–28 of 28

  • SevereCPSC·10705·2009-10-28

    Arctic Cat Recalls 2009 Turbo Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard

    Arctic Cat is recalling about 3,000 Model Year 2009 Turbo snowmobiles because oil leaks and fuel tank wear pose a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.

    Product
    Arctic Cat Snowmobiles
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·10026·2009-10-28

    Target Recalls Halloween Flashlights Due to Overheating and Burn Hazard

    Target is recalling Halloween flashlights sold in 2009 because they can overheat and melt, posing a burn risk. Consumers should stop using the products and return them for a refund.

    Product
    Halloween Flashlights
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·10027·2009-10-28

    Sony Recalls VAIO Computer AC Adapters Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

    Sony is recalling approximately 69,000 VAIO computer AC adapters because insulation failure can cause electrical shock. No injuries have been reported in the United States.

    Product
    Sony VAIO Computer AC Adapters
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·10024·2009-10-27

    Belkin Recalls SurgeMaster Surge Protectors Due to Shock Hazard

    Belkin is recalling specific SurgeMaster surge protectors because the rotating plug molding can crack or detach, posing a shock hazard.

    Product
    SurgeMaster™ Surge Protectors
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·10025·2009-10-27

    Louis Hornick Dublin Roman Shades Recalled Due to Strangulation Risk

    Louis Hornick & Co. is recalling Dublin Energy Solution Roman Shades sold at Bed Bath & Beyond because exposed inner cords pose a strangulation hazard to children.

    Product
    Dublin Energy Solution Roman Shades
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·10022·2009-10-27

    IKEA Recalls Roller Blinds Due to Strangulation Risk

    IKEA is recalling ISDANS, TUPPLUR, and ENJE roller blinds because the bead chain can pose a strangulation hazard if the tension device is not installed.

    Product
    ISDANS, TUPPLUR, and ENJE Roller Blinds
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalCPSC·10017·2009-10-22

    Blair Recalls Women's Chenille Apparel Due to Burn Hazard

    Blair LLC is recalling approximately 138,000 women's chenille robes, jackets, and tops because they fail federal flammability standards. The company reported nine deaths allegedly linked to the garments catching fire.

    Product
    Full Length Women's Chenille Robes, Women's Chenille Jacket, Women's Chenille Lounge Jacket, Women's Chenille Top
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·10019·2009-10-22

    Coby Recalls Rechargeable Batteries for Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard

    Coby Electronics is recalling rechargeable batteries sold with portable DVD/CD/MP3 players because they can overheat and cause fires. No injuries have been reported, but eight fires caused property damage.

    Product
    Rechargeable batteries sold with portable DVD/CD/MP3 players
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·10018·2009-10-22

    Cambridge Silversmiths Recalls Flatware Sets Due to Choking Hazard

    Cambridge Silversmiths is recalling Fiesta Masquerade and Home Olympic flatware sets because plastic handle inserts can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.

    Product
    Fiesta Masquerade and Home Olympic Flatware
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·10704·2009-10-22

    Toro Recalls Zero-Turn Mowers Due to Coolant Burn Hazard

    Toro is recalling about 4,100 liquid-cooled Z Master ZRT mowers because the coolant overflow container can over-pressurize and spray hot coolant, posing a burn risk.

    Product
    Toro Z Master ZRT Mowers (liquid-cooled models only)
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·10014·2009-10-21

    Idea Village Recalls Wireless Light Switches Due to Fire Hazard

    Idea Village is recalling about 1.3 million Handy Switch wireless light switches because the receiver can overheat and cause fires.

    Product
    Handy Switch, Wireless Light Switches
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·10016·2009-10-21

    Haunted House Screen Tea Light Holders Recalled for Fire Hazard

    Coyne's & Co. is recalling Haunted House Screen Tea Light Holders sold at Yankee Candle because the window panes can ignite, posing a fire hazard.

    Product
    Haunted House Screen Tea Light Holders
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·10015·2009-10-21

    Bad Boy Enterprises Recalls Classic Buggies Due to Crash Hazard

    Bad Boy Enterprises is recalling about 3,900 Classic Buggies because they can accelerate without warning, posing a risk of injury to users and bystanders.

    Product
    Classic Buggies
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·10013·2009-10-16

    Raynor Recalls Quantum Office Chairs Due to Seatback Fall Hazard

    Raynor Marketing is recalling Quantum office chairs because seatback bolts can loosen, posing a fall hazard. Consumers should stop using the chairs and contact Raynor for a free repair kit.

    Product
    Quantum Realspace PRO™ 9000 Series Mid-Back Multifunction Mesh Chair and Multifunction Mesh Chair with Headrest
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·10702·2009-10-15

    Zero Motorcycles Recalls 2009 Off-Road Models Due to Throttle Crash Hazard

    Zero Motorcycles is recalling about 200 model year 2009 Zero X and Zero MX off-road motorcycles because the throttle can stick or disconnect, causing unexpected acceleration and loss of control.

    Product
    Model Year 2009 Zero X and Zero MX Off-Road Motorcycles
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·10012·2009-10-15

    Milbank Single Meter Sockets Recalled for Fire and Electrocution Hazards

    Milbank Manufacturing is recalling about 1,400 single meter sockets due to fire and electrocution risks. Consumers should stop using the product and contact their installer.

    Product
    Single Meter Sockets
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalCPSC·10010·2009-10-14

    SI Tech Recalls Diving Air Hoses Due to Drowning Hazard

    SI Tech is recalling diving air hoses for dry suits because an internal insert can dislodge and restrict air flow, posing a drowning risk. One diver death has been reported.

    Product
    Diving Air Hose for Dry Suits
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·10011·2009-10-14

    Electra Recalls 2009 Bicycles with Loose Front Trays or Baskets

    Electra Bicycle Co. is expanding a recall for 2009 bicycles where front trays or baskets may detach and cause falls.

    Product
    2009 Model Electra Bicycles with Front Trays or Baskets
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·10009·2009-10-14

    Schwalbe Ultremo R Bicycle Tires Recalled for Fall Hazard

    Moser Enterprises is recalling Schwalbe Ultremo R bicycle tires because the layers could separate, causing the inner tube to rupture and posing a fall hazard.

    Product
    Schwalbe Ultremo R Bicycle Tires
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·10007·2009-10-06

    DeVilbiss Pressure Washers and Air Compressors Recalled for Tire Hazards

    DeVilbiss is reannouncing a recall of pressure washers and air compressors because pneumatic tires with plastic hubs can burst, causing fractures and lacerations.

    Product
    DeVilbiss Air Power Company Pressure Washers and Air Compressors
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·10005·2009-10-06

    Daiso Recalls Wooden Toys Due to Choking Hazard

    Daiso is recalling four models of wooden toys because small parts can break off and pose a choking hazard to young children.

    Product
    Wooden Toys
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·10004·2009-10-06

    Daiso Recalls Children's Toys and Purses for Lead and Phthalate Violations

    Daiso is recalling specific children's toys, purses, and pen cases because they contain excessive levels of lead paint or phthalates, violating federal safety standards.

    Product
    Children's Toys, Purses and Pen Cases
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·10003·2009-10-06

    White Tiger Folding Directors Chairs Recalled for Fall Hazard

    White Tiger is recalling about 84,000 folding directors chairs sold at Lowe's because the back supports can break, posing a fall hazard.

    Product
    Folding Directors Chairs
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·10002·2009-10-01

    Halcyon Diving Equipment Recalled by CPSC Due to Drowning Hazard

    Halcyon Manufacturing is recalling about 20,300 diving equipment units because overpressure valves may fail, causing leaks that pose a drowning hazard to divers.

    Product
    Halcyon Diving Equipment
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

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