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Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc., of Glen Allen, Virginia

CPSC, Hamilton Beach Announce Recall of Espresso/Cappuccino Makers

Apr 22, 2004Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc., of Glen Allen, Virginia

CPSC, Hamilton Beach Announce Recall of Espresso/Cappuccino Makers

The steam tube inside the espresso/cappuccino maker can burst under pressure, presenting a risk of injury to consumers. This can occur if the frothing nozzle becomes clogged and the espresso button is pushed while attempting to froth milk.

Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc., of Arcadia, Wisc.

CPSC, Ashley Furniture Industries Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Bunk Beds

Apr 22, 2004Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc., of Arcadia, Wisc.

CPSC, Ashley Furniture Industries Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Bunk Beds

There are gaps between parts of the bunk bed that violate federal safety standards and can be entrapment or strangulation hazards to children. For model B383, the gap between the end rails on the upper bunk is too large. For models B213 and B233, the gap between the guardrails of the upper bunk can be widened with pressure, presenting an entrapment hazard. Federal standards for bunk beds are designed to protect children against entrapment and strangulation.

Virgo Enterprises, of Irvington, N.J.

CPSC, Virgo Enterprises Announce Recall of Hair Dryers

Apr 21, 2004Virgo Enterprises, of Irvington, N.J.

CPSC, Virgo Enterprises Announce Recall of Hair Dryers

These hair dryers do not have an immersion protection device or ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) on the power cord, which poses a serious electrocution hazard if dropped in water. In 1991, a voluntary standard was implemented that called for all hair dryers used by consumers to protect against electrocution in both the "on" and "off" positions.

American Standard Companies, of Piscataway, N.J.

CPSC, American Standard Companies Announce Recall of Trane and American Standard Accessory Electric Heaters

Apr 20, 2004American Standard Companies, of Piscataway, N.J.

CPSC, American Standard Companies Announce Recall of Trane and American Standard Accessory Electric Heaters

Overheating of the wiring in the accessory heater can lead to wall thermostat fires.

CPSC, Kids II Announce Recall of Children's Mirror Books

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CPSC, Kids II Announce Recall of Children's Mirror Books

The mirror in the books can crack or break, posing a laceration hazard to young children.

Apr 20, 2004

Shindaiwa Inc., of Tualatin, Ore.

CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers

Apr 15, 2004Shindaiwa Inc., of Tualatin, Ore.

CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers

The muffler's retaining bolts can allow the muffler to come loose from the engine while the hedge trimmer is in operation. A loose muffler can contact and damage the fuel tank, creating a fire hazard.

Tek Nek Toys International, L.P., of Grapevine, Texas

CPSC, Tek Nek Toys Announce Recall of Ride-On Toys

Apr 14, 2004Tek Nek Toys International, L.P., of Grapevine, Texas

CPSC, Tek Nek Toys Announce Recall of Ride-On Toys

The screw and nut assembly, attaching the steering wheel, can come loose, posing a choking and aspiration hazard to young children.

Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif.

CPSC, Mattel, Inc. Announce Recall of BATMAN™ BATMOBILE™ Toy Vehicle

Apr 14, 2004Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif.

CPSC, Mattel, Inc. Announce Recall of BATMAN™ BATMOBILE™ Toy Vehicle

The rear tail wings of the Batmobile are made of rigid plastic and come to a point, which poses a potential puncture or laceration hazard to young children.

Nikko America Inc., of Plano, Texas

CPSC, Nikko America Announce Recall of Radio-Control Toy Trucks

Apr 13, 2004Nikko America Inc., of Plano, Texas

CPSC, Nikko America Announce Recall of Radio-Control Toy Trucks

A problem with the circuit board causes the toy truck to overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard.

CPSC, Ethan Allen Announce Recall of Bunk Beds

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CPSC, Ethan Allen Announce Recall of Bunk Beds

A metal "j" hook on the guardrails can become dislodged, allowing the guardrail to slide or move out of position. This can allow the guardrail to detach from the bunk bed or allow the occupant to roll off the top bunk.

Apr 13, 2004

John Deere, of Moline, Ill.

CPSC, Deere & Company Announce Recall of Compact Utility Tractors

Apr 9, 2004John Deere, of Moline, Ill.

CPSC, Deere & Company Announce Recall of Compact Utility Tractors

Some of the steel bolts used to secure Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) to the tractor's real axle can shear off, decreasing the strength of the ROPS and its ability to protect the operator, in the event of a roll-over incident.

CPSC, H&M Announce Recall of Promotional Water Bottles

H&M, of New York, N.Y.

Apr 6, 2004H&M, of New York, N.Y.

CPSC, H&M Announce Recall of Promotional Water Bottles

The pull-up black plastic drinking spout can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Sauder Woodworking Co., of Archbold, Ohio

CPSC, Sauder Woodworking Co. Announce Recall of TV/VCR Carts that Can Tip Over Easily, after Baby's Death

Apr 5, 2004Sauder Woodworking Co., of Archbold, Ohio

CPSC, Sauder Woodworking Co. Announce Recall of TV/VCR Carts that Can Tip Over Easily, after Baby's Death

The carts can tip over and injure or kill children and adults when the cart and the television fall.

Valley Dynamo, of Richland Hills, Texas

CPSC, Valley Dynamo Announce Recall of Air Hockey Tables

Apr 2, 2004Valley Dynamo, of Richland Hills, Texas

CPSC, Valley Dynamo Announce Recall of Air Hockey Tables

The blower motor, located under the table, has an opening large enough for a child's finger, posing a laceration hazard.

Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis.

CPSC, Pacific Cycle Inc. Announce Recall of Mongoose 20-Inch Mountain Bicycles

Apr 2, 2004Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis.

CPSC, Pacific Cycle Inc. Announce Recall of Mongoose 20-Inch Mountain Bicycles

The rear shock absorber allows the aluminum dual-suspension frame to flex severely, causing the frame to become unstable and break, posing the risk of injury to riders.

CPSC, Babies "R" Us and Playwell Announce Recall of Snail Push Toys

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CPSC, Babies "R" Us and Playwell Announce Recall of Snail Push Toys

The screw securing the toy handle to the push toy could detach, posing a choking hazard.

Mar 30, 2004

Kingfisher Publications PLC, a UK-based subsidiary of Houghton Mifflin Company, of Boston, Mass.

CPSC, Kingfisher Publications Announce Recall of Children’s Easter Books

Mar 30, 2004Kingfisher Publications PLC, a UK-based subsidiary of Houghton Mifflin Company, of Boston, Mass.

CPSC, Kingfisher Publications Announce Recall of Children’s Easter Books

A sponge "touch-and-feel" item inside the book can detach, or small pieces can be torn away, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Lithonia Lighting, of Conyers, Ga.

CPSC, Lithonia Lighting Announce Recall of Indoor HID Light Fixtures

Mar 29, 2004Lithonia Lighting, of Conyers, Ga.

CPSC, Lithonia Lighting Announce Recall of Indoor HID Light Fixtures

A component in the light fixture can leak fluid, which can degrade the acrylic lenses and reflectors, causing them to crack and fall. Falling pieces of acrylic can injure someone below the fixture.

Fedders Corporation, of Liberty Corner, N.J.

CPSC, Fedders Corporation Announce Recall to Repair Window Air Conditioners with Electric Heat

Mar 25, 2004Fedders Corporation, of Liberty Corner, N.J.

CPSC, Fedders Corporation Announce Recall to Repair Window Air Conditioners with Electric Heat

If the outside fan blade becomes blocked, when operating in the heating mode, this unit could present a fire hazard.

Stanley Furniture Company Inc., Stanleytown, Va.

CPSC, Stanley Furniture Company Inc. Announce Recall of Cribs

Mar 24, 2004Stanley Furniture Company Inc., Stanleytown, Va.

CPSC, Stanley Furniture Company Inc. Announce Recall of Cribs

An incorrect screw (used to attach the movable gate) was provided for the assembly of some of these cribs. The crib cannot be assembled using this screw. However, if consumers have substituted their own screw, it may not properly hold the movable gate in place. The result is a potential risk that a child could fall from the crib or become entrapped between the gate and the mattress.

Murray, Inc., of Lawrenceburg, Tenn.

CPSC, Murray Inc. Announce Recall of Lawn Mowers and Lawn Tractors

Mar 23, 2004Murray, Inc., of Lawrenceburg, Tenn.

CPSC, Murray Inc. Announce Recall of Lawn Mowers and Lawn Tractors

Plastic components on these lawn mowers and lawn tractors can crack, if they are struck by an object thrown from the blade. Objects can be ejected from the mower unexpectedly and could hit nearby consumers.