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The latest on consumer product recalls and advisories.

Home & Recreation

Roman blinds recalled over strangulation risk
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Diving equipment recalled
Friday, October 2, 2009
Durabrand DVD player recall expanded
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Fiesta Gas Grill BBQ recall expanded
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Simplicity crib recall expanded
Friday, July 17, 2009
Lighters recalled over fire risk
Monday, June 29, 2009
Heat guns recalled due to fire risk
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Bicycles recalled due to fork failure
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Decorative lamps recalled
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Washington recalls long screwdrivers
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Bikes recalled over faulty handlebars
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Over-inflated fitness balls can burst
Friday, April 17, 2009
Women’s shoes may lose heel
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Folding chairs can splinter
Thursday, April 9, 2009
GE ranges can catch fire
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Insignia LCD TVs recalled
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Rocketfish power sources can ignite
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Model aircraft remotes out of control
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Fluorescent lamps could melt
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
AC adaptors have counterfeit UL mark
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
LED lights recalled
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Electrolux vacuum batteries may burst
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Lenovo recalls AC adaptors
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Pre-filters pose fire hazard
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Pre-filters pose fire hazard
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Bikes recalled over fall hazard
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Walmart toasters can short out
Friday, March 13, 2009
Lights can overheat
Friday, March 13, 2009
Mixer could cut users
Friday, March 13, 2009
Paintball gun can backfire
Friday, March 13, 2009
Fire extinguishers could fizzle
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Propane doesn’t smell strongly enough
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Radiator falls off wall, kills child
Friday, March 6, 2009
Jetboil outdoor stoves recalled
Friday, March 6, 2009
Health Canada warns about choking hazard
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Beware of skull-and-crossbones necklace
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Ice cleats may detach from boots
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Warming gloves recalled
Friday, February 13, 2009
Nordica ski bindings may break
Friday, February 13, 2009
Camp stoves recalled because of burn hazards
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Digital timers could shock users
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Bike wheel rims could cause crashes
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Hoodies pose strangulation hazard
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Portable barbecue lacks proper warning labels
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Jewelry cleaner recalled over burn hazard
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Exploding 'bath bombs' hurt 13
Friday, January 30, 2009
Warming gloves can overheat
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Wall mount can drop TV
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Musical manicure kits recalled
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Lip gloss keychains recalled
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Fake gold tooth recalled over lead levels
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Fingerhut pulls cookware for burn hazard
Friday, December 19, 2008
Pool, spa chemicals recalled in Canada
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
7,000 stockpots recalled for burn hazard
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Dive sticks recalled for impalement hazard
Friday, November 14, 2008
Party Blast Silly String recalled in Canada
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Feather Witch costume recalled in Canada
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Ab Lounge recalled laceration hazard
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Ice fishing tent recalled in Ont., Sask.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Roof brackets pose falling hazard
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Lawnmower jacks recalled for collapse risk
Friday, September 26, 2008
Deep fryers recalled over burn hazard
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Paint solvent recalled
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Gas boilers recalled
Friday, September 12, 2008
Water dispensers may overheat
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Light modules pose fire risk
Monday, August 25, 2008
Electra Bicycle recalls Amsterdam bikes
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Personal blenders cause lacerations
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Grills may melt
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Lights may fall
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Bike pedals can cause fall
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Safety on nailers may fail
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Toasters pose fire hazard
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Fax machines recalled
Friday, June 27, 2008
Dollar Tree recalls 470,000 glue guns
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Bosch Hammer Drills recalled
Friday, June 13, 2008
Log swings pulled for fall hazard
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Leaf blower recalled
Friday, May 16, 2008
Table saws pose cut hazard
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Chair leg could break
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Simmer pots recalled for fire dangers
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Toy robots recalled for high lead levels
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Beware of falling fixtures
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Toasters could be fire hazard
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Deep fryers could catch fire
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Home Depot recalls patio furniture
Monday, March 10, 2008
Ladders recalled for fall hazard
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Portable heaters recalled for fire risk
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Nordstrom recalls taper, votive candles
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Therapy tables pulled for fall hazard
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Digital timers recalled for shock hazard
Thursday, January 10, 2008
KYMCO recalls ATVs for safety hazard
Friday, January 4, 2008
Pressure Cookers pulled for burn danger
Monday, December 24, 2007
Safety harnesses recalled for fall danger
Thursday, December 20, 2007
QVC pulls toasters for fire hazard
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Faulty wires prompt hockey table recall
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Sauder Woodworking recalls TV stands
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
23,000 Eclipse elliptical trainers recalled
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
ROMI recalls SCUBA gear in U.S.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Meijer firepits recalled for fire hazard
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Nordik Electronic Thermostats recalled
Friday, November 9, 2007
Target pulls patio sets from marketplace
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Glitter candles recalled for fire hazard
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Salton toasters recalled for fire hazard
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Swing sets withdrawn for fall hazard
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Iced-tea makers recalled over fire hazard
Friday, September 14, 2007
Scuba swivels recalled for drowning danger
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Space heaters recalled for fire hazard
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Bar stools recalled for fall hazard
Friday, August 24, 2007
Sauder Woodworking recalls TV stands
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Hammock stands are fall hazard
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
Snowblowers pose fire hazard
Monday, June 25, 2007
Scuba gear recalled from market
Friday, June 1, 2007
Fire threat for Acer computer batteries
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Pool ladders recalled for fall hazard
Monday, April 16, 2007
Clamp meters pulled for shock danger
Friday, March 16, 2007
M&A Global Technologies pulls gel candles
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Best Buy recalls DVD player remote controls
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Sake warmers withdrawn because of burn danger
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Blade problem prompts blender recall
Friday, February 16, 2007
Septic pumps recalled for shock threat
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Ikea recalls vase with faulty base
Friday, February 2, 2007
Tea lights recalled for fire hazard
Thursday, January 25, 2007
Ceramic heater recalled for fire hazard
Friday, January 5, 2007
Portable generators recalled
Thursday, January 4, 2007
81,000 tools recalled for shock danger
Thursday, December 21, 2006
Fruit slicer recalled for laceration hazard
Thursday, December 21, 2006
Chainsaws recalled for laceration hazard
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
LED Christmas lights recalled in Ontario
Monday, November 27, 2006
Pottery Barn recalls candles for fire hazard
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
DeWalt recalls framing and circular saws
Thursday, November 9, 2006
Mitre saws recalled for laceration hazard
Thursday, November 9, 2006
Footstools recalled for collapse hazard
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Sharp joins Sony laptop battery recall
Friday, October 13, 2006
Outdoor gas fire pits pose fire hazard
Thursday, October 5, 2006
Snow throwers voluntarily recalled
Thursday, October 5, 2006
Scuba regulators recalled for service
Tuesday, October 3, 2006
Lenovo recalls 526,000 laptop batteries
Thursday, September 28, 2006
Desk lamps recalled due to burn hazard
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Drinking glasses pose laceration hazard
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
John Deere gas barbecue grills recalled
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Counterfeit extension cords pose fire hazard
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Delta Combination water heaters recalled
Thursday, September 7, 2006
Patio Umbrellas pose lead hazard
Thursday, September 7, 2006
Olympus expands recall of Infinity cameras
Tuesday, September 5, 2006
Syratech decorative lawn sprinklers
Friday, August 25, 2006
York Barbell weightlifting bars
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
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