Household items, electronics, toys, and furniture
Midwest Folding Products Inc., of Chicago, Ill.
Choral risers equipped with an optional guard rail can tip over under certain loading conditions, which poses a risk of injury from falling from the risers.
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The cleaning solution bottle, which is labeled as containing isopropanol, actually contains methanol. Methanol can be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. It is much more toxic than isopropanol. Also, the cleaning solution bottle does not have special cautionary labeling and child-resistant packaging, as required by Federal regulation for methanol.
Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.
An internal metal pin can wear down, causing the pogo sticks to remain stuck in the down position and release unexpectedly, posing a risk of fall or facial impact injuries to children.
Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.
A young child's chin, jaw, and teeth can get lodged in the opening at the top of the push toy's round-shaped handle and incur injuries.
Cimberio S.p.A., of Via Torchio, Italy
When one of these valves is closed, it could open up slightly. If the gas supply is on, gas will leak from the inlet port through the ball/seat and travel through the outlet port. If the valve is not connected to an appliance, and is not capped or plugged, as required by the National Fuel Gas Code Section 6.7.2.1, leaking gas will escape into the air. However, subsequent testing confirms that this potential for a gas leak is eliminated as gas flows through the valve. As a result, there is no risk with installed valves.
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Some heaters have improperly crimped wires, which can result in overheating and a potential thermal burn or fire hazard.
Quality Bicycle Products Inc., of Bloomington, Minn.
These handlebar stems can crack or break, causing the bicycle rider to fall and suffer injuries.
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The aerial shells are fused, shaped, and labeled in a way that could cause consumers to unintentionally place them into the launch tube upside down, resulting in a ground-level explosion. Such an explosion can cause serious injuries to consumers in close proximity of the device.
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Some 2004.5 and 2005 Model Year Sportsman and 2005 Model Year Scrambler 500 ATVs were assembled with possibly defective Electronic Control Modules (ECM), which may fail and overheat. If this were to occur, excessive heat could cause a fire, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa. (The firm appears to no longer conduct day to day operations)
The white paint on the cribs can chip, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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The fuel petcock inserts were made with incorrect material, that does not correctly bond the fuel tank and petcock insert, which could allow fuel leakage. If this occurs, a fire hazard with the possibility of injury and property damage could result.
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The chair's safety lock can fail, allowing the chair to collapse or fold unexpectedly. Children's fingers can become caught or entrapped in the hinge and slot areas of the chair, posing a pinch or cut hazard. This can cause severe lacerations and fingertip amputations to children's fingers.
ITT-Bell & Gossett Division, of Morton Grove, Ill.
Burn injury from a hot water leak.
Heat & Glo, of Lakeville, Minn.
Gas in the fireplace can accumulate prior to burner ignition. When ignition takes place, it can cause the glass window to shatter and create a risk of burns or lacerations from broken glass.
J.C. Penney Corp., of Plano, Texas
The appliqué can detach from the garment, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Royal Seating Ltd., of Cameron, Texas
The seat portion of the chair can detach from the leg base, possibly causing a child to fall to the floor.
Sharp Electronics Corp., of Mahwah, N.J.
The power button can break, allowing objects to be inserted through the opening. Foreign materials, such as crayons, metal objects or straws, can ignite posing a fire hazard.
Global Gift Industries, of San Diego, Calif.
These candles can have a high flame, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers.
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The pacifiers and toys can easily break apart, exposing small parts. This poses a choking hazard to young children.
Carter's®, of Atlanta, Ga.
The plastic center of the decorative snaps on these garments can detach, posing a choking hazard.