Product recalls & safety alerts, May 1998

11 alerts since 1998: 11 U.S. CPSC recalls. Most common hazards: fire (5), burns (5), injuries (2), chemical (2), falls (1). Most affected categories: Hobby/sports equipment (2), Decorative articles (2), Toys (1). Most common country of origin: China (3), Mexico (1).

Brands: SRAM (1), S.C. Johnson (1), Performance (1), Payless ShoeSource (1), Keanall Products (1), Gas Boilers (1), Conros (1), Conair & Sears Roebuck (1)

Fuel Canisters for Outdoor Bamboo Torches Recalled by Conros
U.S. CPSCMay 22, 1998· Conros· Lighting equipment
Gel Candles from Glade Recalled by S.C. Johnson
U.S. CPSCMay 21, 1998· S.C. Johnson· Decorative articles
Campus Bicycle Pedals Recalled by Performance
U.S. CPSCMay 19, 1998· Performance· Hobby/sports equipment
Child's Novelty Purses Recalled by Payless ShoeSource
U.S. CPSCMay 18, 1998· Payless ShoeSource· Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Bicycle Chains Recalled by SRAM
U.S. CPSCMay 14, 1998· SRAM· Hobby/sports equipment
Super Clean Aerosol Foam Recalled by Castrol North America
U.S. CPSCMay 13, 1998· Castrol· Chemical products
Gas Boilers Recall/Repair by Weil-McLain
U.S. CPSCMay 11, 1998· Gas Boilers· Heating and gas appliances
Toy Saxophones Recalled by Arby's
U.S. CPSCMay 7, 1998· Arby's· Toys
Floral Candles Recalled by Amscan
U.S. CPSCMay 6, 1998· Amscan· Decorative articles
Deluxe Grill Rocks Recalled by Keanall Products
U.S. CPSCMay 4, 1998· Keanall Products· Kitchen/cooking accessories
Back Massage Cushions Recalled by Conair & Sears Roebuck
U.S. CPSCMay 4, 1998· Conair & Sears Roebuck· Electrical appliances and equipment