Consumer product recalls

A missing screw can cause the chain brake to fail to operate, presenting a laceration hazard to consumers. The seats were sold without a seat belt, posing a risk to children who climb out of the seat.

The recalled units can "lock-up" and stop working. When the tester "locks-up" it stops working for approximately 8 minutes without warning. Consumers testing electrical sources could fail to be warned of the presence of live current if the tester is not properly operating, posing a risk of shock, electrocution, and thermal burns.

Problems with the circuits are rendering some of the Remote Controlled Race Cars inoperable. These cars can overheat and emit smoke and may pose a potential burn hazard. The thermometers contain a liquid that is flammable and a hazardous substance that could be harmful or fatal if swallowed.

IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Five detachable hanging rattle toys have small round pegs at the top of the toys that can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

The strollers can unexpectedly collapse or the car seat/carrier adapter can unexpectedly detach. When this happens, an infant or young child inside the stroller or an attached car seat/carrier can fall to the ground and suffer serious injuries.

THE BRAKE COULD FAIL TO RESPOND TO PRESSURE FROM THE BRAKE ACTUATOR POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

The wheel-shaped zipper pull can twist off and become a choking hazard to young children.

This product is an infant cushion manufactured by Battat for Parents™ magazine. Infant pillows and cushions have been banned under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act since 1992 because they pose a suffocation hazard to infants. In addition, two 8- to 9-inch cords, which attach toys to the cushions, pose strangulation hazards.

The sets include a hand mixer with a knob that can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Screws that hold the swing together can fall out, causing the seat to fall to the ground, posing an injury risk to children.

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE A-LOKS ON THESE SEATS MAY ALLOW THE WEBBING TO SLIP 4 TO 6 INCHES, WHICH WOULD NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECT THE SEAT OCCUPANT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.

The elastic toggle cord on the end of the zipper pulls can loosen and come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

The trimmer heads, which control the cutting cords, can split and detach, posing a serious injury risk to consumers.

The candle flame can ignite the silver paint coating on the candle container, presenting a fire hazard.

The forks can break during use, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall and suffer serious injuries.

The balloon tongues and the cylinders holding the tongues on these toys can detach, which poses choking and aspiration hazards to young children.

THE DRIVER MAY LOSE BRAKING ABILITY UNDER A SERVICE APPLICATION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

The rockets, once propelled from the launcher, can fly rapidly in unpredictable directions, and can hit and injure children.

The oven door may not lock properly when the oven is put into the "self clean" mode. While the oven is in "self clean" mode, intense heat is generated to clean the oven. If oxygen is introduced by opening the oven door during the "self clean" mode, combustible material left inside can ignite and pose a fire risk.

One of the toys, a clear plastic ball, can crack and break during use, exposing the small beads inside, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Some changing table joints were not properly glued and can separate, presenting a fall hazard to babies.

IF THE CRIMP SLIPS OFF THE HOSE, THE DRIVER WILL LOSE BRAKING ABILITY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

These glue guns can overheat, presenting fire and burn hazards to consumers.

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE HELMET COULD COME OFF, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

The Faxphones are combination plain-paper copiers and facsimile machines. A component failure can cause the Faxphone to catch on fire.

Components inside the soda machine can break apart, posing a serious risk of lacerations to consumers, who can be struck by shrapnel.

The switches on these power tools, which were manufactured by Eaton Corp., of Cleveland, Ohio, can stick. The drills can continue to operate after the trigger is released, posing a risk of injury to consumers.

Some of the nets have enlarged openings. If children put their heads into these enlarged openings, the net can get tangled around their necks and they could strangle.