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Consumer Product Safety Commission
October 2000 Press Releases
 Notebook
Computer Battery Packs by Compaq Recalled
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC),
Compaq Computer Corp., of Houston, Texas, is voluntarily recalling for
replacement about 55,000 battery packs used with Compaq's Armada notebook
computers. These battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat,
release smoke and possibly catch fire.
"John
Lennon" Crib Mobiles by the Betesh Group Recalled
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The
Betesh Group, of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 47,000
"John Lennon" crib mobiles. The screws that connect the mobile's
arm assembly and crib clamp can become loose if overtightened. The arms can
detach and fall into the crib, injuring the baby inside.
CPSC
Warns That Smoke Alarms in About 16 Million Homes Do Not Work
Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday, October 29, so most of the country
will gain an hour when we turn our clocks back. The U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission (CPSC) suggests consumers spend part of this extra time
testing to ensure that their smoke alarms work properly.
CPSC
Releases Safety Tips to Prevent Halloween-Related Injuries
To help prevent injuries to children this Halloween, the U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is releasing safety tips. Halloween-related
injuries can involve burns from flammable costumes ignited by open flames
from items such as candles and jack-o'-lanterns, and abrasions from sharp
objects attached to masks or costumes.
Toro
Key Start Lawn Mowers Recall
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the
Toro Co., of Bloomington, Minn., is recalling about 23,000 Toro Key Start
power mowers. The wiring on these mowers can short circuit, posing a fire
hazard.
Galoob
Fined $400,000 for Delay in Reporting Sky Dancers Flying Doll Defects
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that
GaloobŪ Toys, Inc. of San Francisco, Calif., agreed to pay a civil penalty
of $400,000. The penalty settles allegations that Galoob violated the
Consumer Product Safety Act when it failed to timely report to CPSC defects,
and injuries to children and adults, associated with its Sky DancerŪ dolls.
Old
Chest Freezers Recalled by Appliance Manufacturers and Manufacturing Members
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the
Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) and its
refrigerator/freezer manufacturing members are announcing a voluntary recall
initiative to prevent suffocation deaths to children who become trapped
inside non-working chest freezers in homes.
Bunk
Beds Recalled by Pottery Barn Kids & CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC),
Pottery Barn Kids Inc., of San Francisco, Calif., is voluntarily recalling
about 200 Stinson Bunk Beds. The side rail and guardrails on these beds can
break, causing the bed to collapse and allowing childen to fall out of the
beds.
Power
Tools Recalled by S-B Power Tools, Makita, Milwaukee Electric Tool & CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC),
three power tool manufacturers are recalling about 180,000 power tools. The
switches on these power tools, which were manufactured by Eaton Corp, of
Cleveland, Ohio, can stick. The tools can continue to operate after the
trigger has been released, posing a risk of injury to consumers. S-B Power
Tools Co., of Chicago, Ill., is recalling Bosch-brand drills; Makita U.S.A.
Inc., of La Mirada, Calif., is recalling Makita-brand rotary hammers, drills
and screwdrivers; and Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wis., is
recalling Milwaukee Electric Tool-brand band saws.
Batteries
for Notebook-Computers Recalled by Dell & CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dell
Computer Corp., of Round Rock, Texas, is voluntarily recalling about 27,000
batteries used in notebook-style personal computers. These batteries can
short circuit, even when the battery is not in use, causing them to become
very hot, release smoke and possibly catch fire.
Century
Infant Car Seat/Carrier Recall
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), and
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Century Products
(Century) of Macedonia, Ohio, is recalling about 4 million infant car
seats/carriers. When the seat is used as an infant carrier, the handle can
break. An infant inside the carrier can fall to the ground and suffer
serious injuries. The break can happen unexpectedly and the seat can drop to
the ground. Century is providing parents with new handles for their
carriers.
Bicycle
Forks Recalled by RockShox
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC),
RockShox Inc., of Colorado Springs, Colo., is voluntarily recalling about
220,000 front suspension bicycle forks worldwide. The compression rods
inside these forks can break, causing the rider to lose control of the
bicycle, fall, and possibly suffer serious injuries.
Battery
Chargers Recalled by DeWALTŪ
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC),
DeWALTŪ Industrial Tool Co., of Baltimore, Md., is voluntarily recalling
about 825,000 battery chargers (model DW9116) for repair. These chargers are
for 9.6- to 18-volt batteries used with DeWALT cordless tools. Metal clips
inside the chargers could come loose and stick through the chargers' vents,
possibly resulting in consumers receiving an electrical shock.
BCBG
Max Azria Fined $75,000 for Selling Dangerously Flammable Sweaters
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that AZ3
Inc., doing business as BCBG Max Azria (BCBG), has agreed to pay a civil
penalty of $75,000 to settle allegations that it violated the federal
Flammable Fabrics Act (FFA) and Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA). BCBG, of
Vernon, Calif., sold dangerously flammable women's chenille sweaters and
failed to timely report to CPSC, as required by law, the sale of those
sweaters.
CPSC
Urges Seasonal Furnace Inspection, Replacement of Recalled Vent Pipes to
Prevent CO Poisonings
As the home heating season approaches, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC) urges consumers to have a professional inspection of all
fuel-burning appliances -- including furnaces, stoves, fireplaces, clothes
dryers and space heaters -- to detect deadly carbon monoxide (CO) leaks.
Hockey
Face Guards Recalled by I-Tech Sport Products
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC),
I-Tech Sport Products Inc., of Montreal, Canada, is voluntarily recalling
about 1,000 hockey face guards for replacement. These face guards, which
attach to helmets, can become dislodged on impact causing them to fall off,
leaving the user's face exposed to possible injury.
Extension
Cords & Cord Reels Recalled by Woods
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC),
Woods Industries Inc., of Carmel, Ind., is voluntarily recalling about
500,000 outdoor extension cords and 19,000 cord reels. The extension cords
and cord reels are equipped with a locking plug, which is designed to keep
tools plugged in. The plastic housing of the locking plug can separate or
break, exposing consumers to live wires and posing shock and electrocution
hazards.
Power
Mowers Recalled by Lawn-Boy
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC),
Lawn-Boy Inc., of Bloomington, Minn., is recalling about 102,000 Lawn-Boy
power mowers. Due to wear caused by the mulch fan, the mowers' blades can
crack and break off. Broken pieces of the blade can be propelled from
underneath the mower, possibly injuring the operator or a bystander.
Food
Processors Recalled by KitchenAid
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC),
KitchenAid Home Appliances, of Benton Harbor, Mich., is voluntarily
recalling about 220,000 food processors for repair. A cap on the blade unit
can dislodge during use. When dislodged, the cap can get mixed in with food,
presenting a choking hazard.
CPSC
Chairman Ann Brown Unveils Product Safety Initiative--"Top Ten List"
of Safety Principles Aimed at Reducing Number of Recalls
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Chairman Ann Brown today unveiled a
new initiative to make products safer and reduce the number of products
recalled each year.
CPSC
Testing Finds No Asbestos Fibers in Children's Chalk
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission today announced that it has
found no asbestos or "transitional" fibers that may appear like
asbestos in children's chalk.
Compact
Camper Stoves Recalled by Zebco
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC),
Zebco, of Tulsa, Okla., a division of Brunswick Corp., is voluntarily
recalling about 9,600 compact camper stoves. These camper stoves could have
been shipped with butane already in the fuel compartment, posing a fire and
burn hazard. Also, because of a possible problem with the fuel control
mechanism, the stoves could flare up or catch fire when operated.
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