Household items, electronics, toys, and furniture
Aqua Lung USA, of Vista, Calif.
Over-tightening of the DIN retainer by a technician during installation can result in the retainer breaking under pressure, a rapid escape of air from the scuba cylinder, and the regulator detaching from the scuba cylinder. This poses a drowning hazard to divers.
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The rechargeable battery inside the helicopter can overheat. This can result in the helicopter's body melting, as well as a risk of fire or burns to consumers.
Sony Electronics Inc., of San Diego, Calif.
Irregularly positioned wires near the computer's hinge and/or a dislodged screw inside the hinge can cause a short circuit and overheating. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.
Deda Elementi S.r.l., of Italy
The top of the bicycle handlebar stem can crack and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard.
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The ribbon on the sock can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Great Star Industry Co., of China
The battery can overheat and ignite during charging, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. There is no protective device on the lithium battery to prevent overheating.
Optave Inc., of Alpena, Mich.
The baby carrier's chest strap can detach from the shoulder straps, posing a fall hazard to the baby.
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The recalled metal pendants and charms contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Wolf Appliance Inc., of Madison, Wis.
Delayed ignition of gas in the 18-inch oven can cause a flash of flames to be projected at a consumer when the range door is opened, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
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The metal clasp connecting the leash to a dog's collar can bend or break while in use, causing the leash to recoil back unexpectedly. This poses a serious risk of injury to consumers.
Empress Arts Ltd., of Monterey Park, Calif.
The sweaters have drawstrings through the hood. Children can get entangled in the drawstrings, which can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches.
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The tires on the portable garden hose reel can explode while being inflated, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
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The hammock can flip over, posing a serious fall hazard and strangulation hazard to infants who get entrapped in the seat's restraint straps while upside down.
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The metal clasps on the handle of the accessory bags contain excessive levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested and can cause adverse health effects.
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The sweatshirts and jackets have drawstrings through the hood which pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
Greenway Home Products, of Northwood, Ohio
The internal heating element could overheat and drop molten metal through ventilation openings in the water dispenser's base onto the countertop, posing a fire hazard. The internal heating element also poses a shock hazard to consumers who touch it through the vents.
GIA Instruments, of Carlsbad, Calif.
The polariscopes can have a ground wire missing, posing a risk of electrical shock to the user.
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The stroller's hinge locking mechanism poses a laceration hazard to the user folding and unfolding the strollers.
Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa.
If the fabric flap velcro is not properly re-secured when the flap is adjusted, an infant can slip through the opening and become entrapped in the metal bars and suffocate.
Habermaass Corp. Inc., of Skaneateles, N.Y.
The wooden rattles, pacifier holders, and stroller toys contain small pieces including glued-on mirrors and/or prisms that can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants. The head of the ladybug puzzle pieces also poses a choking hazard.