Household items, electronics, toys, and furniture
Extreme Engineering, of Newcastle, Calif.
The cable eye, or round metal tube that holds the cable, could have a fracture, reducing the overall strength of the cable assembly. If the cable assembly were to fail, this would result in a free-fall hazard for the climber.
Robert Bosch Tool Corp., Mt. Prospect, Ill.
The Abrasive Cut-Off Wheel packages are not properly labeled with precautionary information on proper use and operation. The failure of a user to follow the instructions below could result in injury. "! WARNING Read, understand and comply with tool manual before use. Follow OSHA and ANSI B7.1 standards. Use eye, face, dust and ear protection. Wear body apron and gloves. Speed rating of wheel must be greater than tool speed. Do not grind without guard adjusted for maximum operator protection. Mount wheel with the tool flanges provided. Run-in for one minute before application. Do not jam, twist or pinch wheel in work piece or apply excessive side pressure to the wheel. RECOIL may occur if wheel is jammed. Do not use near flammable materials or gases; fire or explosion may result. Do not expose to water, condensation or freezing. Discard wheel if dropped, cracked or chipped."
Robert Bosch Tool Corp., Mt. Prospect, Ill.
The drill bit packages are not properly labeled with precautionary information on proper use and operation. These and other manufacturers' 13-inch bits can bend when run at a high speed without being in contact with a work surface, resulting in loss of control of the drill and possible lacerations. The safety label should read: "! WARNING Read, understand and comply with tool manual before use. Wear eye protection. Max operating speed 600 RPM. At higher speeds the bit is likely to bend if allowed to rotate freely without contacting the work. Start drilling at low RPM and with bit tip in contact with work. To avoid bit bowing - Apply pressure only in direct line with bit and do not apply excessive pressure. Bits can bind, causing breakage or loss of control. Do not use in hammer drills or in drill press."
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The harnesses could fail during use, resulting in consumers falling from tree stands and suffering serious injuries or death.
Atlas Industrial S.A. of San José, Costa Rica
These ranges lack an adequate heat shield, and can cause scorching of certain flooring materials directly under the appliance.
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The yo-yo can separate and expose small parts. This presents a choking hazard to young children.
Joong Chen Industries, of Taiwan
The treadmill can unexpectedly accelerate or decelerate, possibly causing the user to lose control and fall.
Etón Corp., of Palo Alto, Calif.
The battery in this radio can overheat and possibly rupture when using the AC adapter, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Fitness Quest Inc., of Canton, Ohio
The resistance pistons on the glider can come off during exercise. If this happens, a person using the glider can fall off the exercise machine.
Scubapro® with global headquarters located in El Cajon, Calif.
A manufacturing error could cause the main housing of some regulators to change shape over time, which could cause the cover and diaphragm to become dislodged. If this occurs, air flow will be interrupted and the regulators will no longer function, posing a drowning hazard to users.
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The coffeemaker may not turn off as programmed, causing the unit to overheat and melt, and posing a risk of fire and burn injury.
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The digital camera can cause certain non-rechargeable batteries, such as the Duracell CP-1, to overheat when the camera is connected to an AC adapter or docking station, posing a fire hazard.
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The lights attached to the ficus tree have undersized and exposed wires, which pose a risk of electric shock and fire hazards.
Nexgrill Industries Inc., of City of Industry, Calif.
The gas grill has a hose that connects the propane tank to the burner manifold. If this hose runs up too close to the firebox, the heat can cause the hose to detach from the burner manifold, causing a gas leak and a fire hazard.
Masterbuilt Manufacturing Inc., of Columbus Ga.
Smoldering wood chips used in the wood chip box can ignite into flames when the door of the unit is opened, posing a risk of burn injuries to users and property damage to nearby combustibles.
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On some speakers, the mounting clamps can break causing the speaker to fall. Falling speakers could possibly hit consumers.
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The pacifier's nipple can easily detach from the guard, posing a serious choking hazard to young children.
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Exposed wires inside the mirror could pose an electrical shock hazard to the user, when they touch the mirror.
Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.
The rear brake caliper used on these units could leak brake fluid, resulting in reduced braking ability at the rear wheels. The front wheel brakes are unaffected by this condition.
Lithonia Lighting division of Acuity Lighting Group Inc. of Conyers, Ga.
Two nuts in a mounting mechanism of these light fixtures were not attached. The fixture could detach, fall and possibly hit consumers.