Product Recalls-- Check Here Often!


Posted on Jun 17, 2005

More information about product recalls on the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at http://www.cpsc.gov. To report a dangerous product, email siu@cpsc.gov or sect15@cpsc.gov, or call Eric Stone, Director, Compliance Legal Division of CPSC, (301) 504-0626, ext. 1350. MILLIONS OF FORD VEHICLES MAY HAVE DEFECTIVE SWITCHES An internal document obtained by CNN reveals that 16 million vehicles may have the same or similar cruise control switch as the 1 million that were recalled by Ford. A spokeswoman for Ford said they have not expanded their recall because they do not want to "make an important safety decision on incorrect or incomplete information." The NHTSA has received 559 complaints of spontaneous fires, but 253 of them occurred in models that have not been recalled. CNN, CNN 06/17/2005 SCOOTERS AND MINI BIKES The CPSC and Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, New York, are recalling about 29,000 scooters and 5,000 mini bikes. If tires are over-inflated, the plastic rim within the wheel can break, causing the tire to rupture. This poses the risk of facial and hand injuries while inflating the tire. ***** For more information, see http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05195.htm HOME COFFEEMAKERS The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Bunn-O-Matic Corp., of Springfield, Illinois, are recalling about 1.75 million Bunn home coffeemakers. The coffeemaker's plastic pour-in bowl and lid can melt or ignite due to an electrical failure, posing a burn and fire hazard to consumers. ***** For more information, see http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05189.htm COFFEEMAKERS The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Michigan, are recalling about 529,000 KitchenAid Coffeemakers. An internal electrical component of the coffeemaker can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers. ***** For more information, see http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05185.htmlELECTRONIC PRESSURE COOKERS The CPSC and DRECO, Ltd., formerly known as DaeRyuk Electronics, LTD, of Korea and HSN LP (previously referred to as the Home Shopping Network), of St. Petersburg, Florida, are recalling about 3,500 Welbilt Electronic Pressure Cookers. The lid on these pressure cookers can open prematurely while contents are under pressure, allowing hot contents to be expelled and causing a scald or burn injury to individuals in the immediate area. ***** For more information, see http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05579.htm PORTABLE DVD PLAYER BATTERIES The CPSC and Mintek Digital Inc. of Anaheim, California, are recalling about 116,000 portable DVD player battery packs. The battery can overheat and explode while recharging, posing a burn and fire hazard to consumers. ***** GAS-POWERED HEDGE TRIMMERS The CPSC and Shindaiwa Inc., of Tualatin, Oregon, are recalling about 25,000 Shindaiwa Gas-Powered Professional Hedge Trimmers. The heat from the hedge trimmer's muffler can damage the fuel tank, cause a fuel leak and create a fire hazard. ***** Supplement Maker Warns Product May Cause Blindness A health products company warned on May 18 that some of its dietary supplements may be contaminated with bacteria that can cause blindness. The Master's Miracle Inc., based in Minneapolis, said its Fortified Mineral Neutralizer and Ultra Fortified Mineral Neutralizer dietary supplements are at risk of bacterial contamination. According to the Food and Drug Administration, some Master's Miracle distributors have been promoting the use of the supplements in people's eyes. If contaminated product comes in contact with the eyes, it could lead to serious injury, including blindness. The FDA also said the supplements do not meet FDA sterility standards for eye products, and should not be used or marketed that way. The supplements come in 8-ounce, 20-ounce and 1-gallon size containers. For more information, consumers can call the company at 1-763-493-3200 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. EDT. AP, SF Chronicle 5/19/05 GM Issues Six Separate Recalls Because of Safety Defects General Motors is recalling more than 2 million vehicles that have a variety of safety problems. The largest of the six recalls includes almost 1.5 million trucks and SUVs that have a center safety belt that could reduce protection in the event of a crash. A few minor injuries and crashes have been associated with the other recalls but none have been connected to the safety belt problem. Associated Press, The Dallas Morning News New Study Does Not Link Brain Tumors to Cell Phone Use A recent study published in the Apr 12th issue of Neurology finds that cell phone use does not increase a person's risk of developing a brain tumor. One researcher stated, "there have been few studies that found an increased risk of brain tumors with cell phone use, but those studies have been criticized for problems with the study design." The group plans to confirm their results by studying more long-term and heavy cell phone users. Products Update Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex must pay the Consumer Product Safety Commission $1.2 million to settle allegations that the company failed to immediately report defects. Three of their kitchen products have been linked to fires and injuries and were recalled after defects were revealed. However, the appliance maker waited several years to report these complaints. Associated Press and Forbes SELF-PROPELLED UPRIGHT VACUUM CLEANERS The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Hoover Co., of North Canton, Ohio, are recalling about 636,000 Hoover Self-Propelled Upright Vacuum Cleaners. The recalled vacuums have defective on-off switches that can overheat the handle and toolholder areas of the vacuum, resulting in a fire hazard. ATVs The CPSC and American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, California, are recalling about 200,000 Honda 2004-2005 FourTrax All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs). The steering rods can separate, causing the driver to lose steering control. This could cause the ATV to crash and pose a risk of serious injury or death.

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