Product recalls & safety alerts, April 1997

16 alerts since 1997: 16 U.S. CPSC recalls. Most common hazards: fire (6), burns (6), falls (4), electric shock (2), choking (2). Most affected categories: Electrical appliances and equipment (3), Toys (2), Other (2). Most common country of origin: China (3), Bangladesh (1).

Brands: Wooden Toy Truck (1), Wooden Toy Cars (1), Wooden (1), Wallpaper Steamers (1), TraveLite SPORT Strollers (1), Sears Battery Chargers (1), Quiet Time Infant Swings (1), Power Strip Surge Protectors (1)

ProCourt Basketball Systems by Lifetime Products
U.S. CPSCApr 30, 1997· Lifetime Products· Other
Futon Mattress Recall by Primo International
U.S. CPSCApr 28, 1997· Futon Mattress· Furniture
Quiet Time Infant Swings Recall by Cosco
U.S. CPSCApr 24, 1997· Quiet Time Infant Swings· Childcare articles and children's equipment
Power Strip Surge Protectors Recall by Howard Berger
U.S. CPSCApr 22, 1997· Power Strip Surge Protectors· Electrical appliances and equipment
Sears Battery Chargers Recall by Schumacher
U.S. CPSCApr 22, 1997· Sears Battery Chargers· Electrical appliances and equipment
Hunting Tree Stands Recall by Bass Pro Shops
U.S. CPSCApr 22, 1997· Hunting Tree Stands· Hobby/sports equipment
Hair Dryer Recall by Division Sales
U.S. CPSCApr 21, 1997· Hair Dryer· Electrical appliances and equipment
Wooden Toy Cars Recall by Etna Products
U.S. CPSCApr 17, 1997· Wooden Toy Cars· Toys
Wooden Toy Truck Recall by Division Sales
U.S. CPSCApr 17, 1997· Wooden Toy Truck· Toys
TraveLite SPORT Strollers Recall by Century
U.S. CPSCApr 16, 1997· TraveLite SPORT Strollers· Childcare articles and children's equipment
Disney Babies Romper Sets Recall by Catton Brothers
U.S. CPSCApr 15, 1997· Disney Babies Romper Sets· Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Children's "Starfish" Swimming Vests Recall by OddzOn Products
U.S. CPSCApr 14, 1997· Children's "Starfish" Swimming Vests· Hobby/sports equipment
Chain Saws Recalled by Husqvarna
U.S. CPSCApr 8, 1997· Husqvarna· Machinery
Food Dehydrators Recall/Replace by K-Tel International (USA)
U.S. CPSCApr 8, 1997· Food Dehydrators· Kitchen/cooking accessories
Wallpaper Steamers Recall/Repair by Wagner
U.S. CPSCApr 7, 1997· Wallpaper Steamers· Other
Wooden and Metal Bunk Beds Recall (97095)
U.S. CPSCApr 7, 1997· Wooden· Furniture