Household items, electronics, toys, and furniture
Blount International Inc., of Kansas City, Mo.
When the lawnmower is operated, the replacement blade can crack and pieces can break away, posing a serious laceration hazard to consumers and bystanders.
ITT Water Technology Inc., of Auburn, N.Y.
A mechanical part on these pumps was not fully tightened, which can lead to the pump failing during use. If pumps sold with fire suppression systems fail, the risk of fire damage increases. The pump itself does not pose a fire hazard.
York Barbell Company Inc., of York, Pa.
Due to a defect in the sleeve mechanism, the bar can break under the pressure of significant weight, which could injure consumers and bystanders.
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The battery case in the science kit can overheat, posing a thermal burn hazard.
Spin Master Toys, of Toronto, Canada
The rechargeable battery pack inside the toy airplane can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
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5-gallon plastic pails containing the cleaning products can unexpectedly crack and leak from the base, posing a risk to consumers, due to the corrosive nature of these products.
Kindermusik International Inc., of Greensboro, N.C.
If the bell inside the instrument is damaged during manufacturing, the bell can be pulled out of the instrument, posing a choking hazard.
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The backpack's battery pack can overheat, causing the battery case to melt, presenting a burn hazard if touched.
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The paint on the bendable toys contains excessive levels of lead, which is banned under federal law. Lead is toxic and, if ingested by young children, can cause adverse health effects.
Triple Win Sports, of Taiwan
The handlebars, wheels and wheel brakes can break and detach, causing the rider to lose control, fall and possibly suffer injuries.
Ningbo Brothers Sports Products Co. Ltd, of Zhejiang, China
The legs on the picnic table can buckle or break during use, causing the table to collapse or fold unexpectedly.
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.
An electrical component in the lawnmowers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
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The harness could be threaded incorrectly. If threaded incorrectly, the webbing will easily slip when loaded. Incorrectly threaded buckles can loosen, which could cause climbers to slip out of the harness and fall.
Lutron Electronics Co. Inc., of Coopersburg, Pa.
These ballasts, if not properly grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code, can present a risk of electric shock to persons who come in contact with the ballast or with a light fixture that incorporates the ballast, such as when a consumer changes a fluorescent lamp bulb.
Sony Energy Devices Corp., of Japan
These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Gotham Architectural Lighting division of Acuity Lighting Group Inc., of Conyers, Ga.
The reflector/trim pieces may not be properly attached to each other. The lower portion of the reflector/trim assembly could detach and fall from the ceiling, striking consumers.
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The packaging or holder can ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Brunswick Bowling & Billiards Corp., of Lake Forest, Ill.
The down shaft on the seat plate assembly can fracture, which can cause an occupant of the seat to fall.
Panline USA Inc., doing business as ALEX, of Northvale, N.J.
The glass pot lids can break, posing a laceration hazard to children.
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The counterfeit extension cords could have undersized wire and substandard insulation, which can cause overheating, resulting in a possible shock hazard.