Product recalls & safety alerts, November 2006
93 alerts since 2006: 71 from the EU Safety Gate rapid alert system and 22 U.S. CPSC recalls. Most common hazards: injuries (23), chemical (20), choking (16), electric shock (14), fire (8). Most affected categories: Toys (27), Motor vehicles (14), Lighting equipment (9). Most common country of origin: China (49), France (5).
Brands: Yamaha (3), Target (2), Casuelle Cosmetics (2), WMH Tool Group (1), Warn Industries (1), Various Firms (1), Trane (1), Stork (1)
- Dollar Days International Recalls Children's Parka Jackets with Drawstrings for Strangulation HazardU.S. CPSCNov 30, 2006· Dollar Days International· Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- HSN LP Recalls Ultrex-Brand Pressure Cookers Due to Burn HazardU.S. CPSCNov 30, 2006· Hsn Lp· Kitchen/cooking accessories
- Trane Recalls Air Conditioners after Incidents of Units SmokingU.S. CPSCNov 30, 2006· Trane· Electrical appliances and equipment
- MTD Southwest Inc. Recalls Troy-Bilt, Craftsman Chain Saws, Breaking Handles Pose Laceration HazardU.S. CPSCNov 28, 2006· MTD Southwest· Machinery
- Mattel Polly Pocket Magnetic Play sets “Mattel” toys — injuries riskEU Safety GateSeriousNov 24, 2006· Mattel· Toys
- Sakota tempera paints — chemical riskEU Safety GateSeriousNov 24, 2006· Sakota· Toys
- Lighting equipment — electric shock risk (0764/06)EU Safety GateSeriousNov 24, 2006· Lighting equipment
- Wooden puzzle girl — choking riskEU Safety GateSeriousNov 24, 2006· Toys
- Aluminium light metal wheel for use on motor cars “SMC” — injuries riskEU Safety GateSeriousNov 24, 2006· Motor vehicles
- Tricycle in a form of motorcycle — choking & injuries riskEU Safety GateSeriousNov 24, 2006· Toys
- Tricycle — choking & injuries riskEU Safety GateSeriousNov 24, 2006· Toys
- Fur Hot Water Bottle “New Look” other - — burns riskEU Safety GateSeriousNov 24, 2006· Other -
- Toys — damage to hearing risk (0758/06)EU Safety GateSeriousNov 24, 2006· Toys
- Rotary Hammer Drill “Performance Power” machinery — injuries riskEU Safety GateSeriousNov 24, 2006· Machinery
- Fiat FIAT Stilo passenger car — injuries riskEU Safety GateSeriousNov 24, 2006· Fiat· Motor vehicles
- Floating leisure articles “Intex” (full size only) — chemical riskEU Safety GateSeriousNov 24, 2006· Hobby/sports equipment
- Honda passenger car — injuries risk (0754/06)EU Safety GateSeriousNov 24, 2006· Honda· Motor vehicles
- AC adaptor for TFT television/monitor “Denver” (television itself is not affected) — electric shock riskEU Safety GateSeriousNov 24, 2006· Electrical appliances and equipment
- Maxcall battery charger for mobile phone — electric shock riskEU Safety GateSeriousNov 24, 2006· Maxcall· Electrical appliances and equipment
- Passenger car — injuries risk (0751/06)EU Safety GateSeriousNov 24, 2006· Motor vehicles
- Belt sander “WORX” — injuries riskEU Safety GateSeriousNov 24, 2006· Machinery
- Lighting equipment — electric shock risk (0749/06)EU Safety GateSeriousNov 24, 2006· Lighting equipment
- Jeep passenger car — fire riskEU Safety GateSeriousNov 24, 2006· Jeep· Motor vehicles
- Floor lamp — electric shock & fire riskEU Safety GateSeriousNov 24, 2006· Lighting equipment
- ory: LUGGAGE STRAPS.4 pcs luggage strap “Everyday Tools. 4 pcs Luggage Strap” other - — injuries riskEU Safety GateSeriousNov 24, 2006· ory: LUGGAGE STRAPS.4 pcs luggage strap “Everyday Tools.· Other -
- Yamaha Air filter and screws in Yamaha motorcycle — injuries riskEU Safety GateSeriousNov 24, 2006· Yamaha· Motor vehicles
- Cosmetics — chemical risk (0744/06)EU Safety GateSeriousNov 24, 2006· Cosmetics
- CD holder “POESSA” gadgets — chemical riskEU Safety GateSeriousNov 24, 2006· Gadgets
- Ladies’ jacket “MOD’L Paris T 1 Fagon CuiR, P. U DOUBLUE” clothing, textiles and fashion items — chemical riskEU Safety GateSeriousNov 24, 2006· Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Colour crayons “Grand” toys — chemical riskEU Safety GateSeriousNov 24, 2006· Toys
- Renault Automatic transmission computer in Renault cars motor vehicles — injuries riskEU Safety GateSeriousNov 24, 2006· Renault· Motor vehicles
- Casuelle Cosmetics nail polish — chemical riskEU Safety GateSeriousNov 24, 2006· Casuelle Cosmetics· Cosmetics
- Casuelle Cosmetics make-up kit — chemical riskEU Safety GateSeriousNov 24, 2006· Casuelle Cosmetics· Cosmetics
- Jin Shong Che. Ind. Co., Ltd. tyre repair kit — chemical riskEU Safety GateSeriousNov 24, 2006· Jin Shong Che. Ind. Co., Ltd.· Chemical products
- Letters, numbers and symbols in magnetic plastic — cuts riskEU Safety GateSeriousNov 24, 2006· Toys
- Serious Injuries Prompt Recall of Mattel's Polly Pocket Magnetic Play SetsU.S. CPSCNov 21, 2006· Serious Injuries Prompt· Toys
- Pottery Barn Recalls Gourd Candles for Fire HazardU.S. CPSCNov 21, 2006· Pottery Barn· Decorative articles
- 3-socket power strip — electric shock riskEU Safety GateSeriousNov 17, 2006· Electrical appliances and equipment
- Lower Ball Joints in Jeep vehicle — injuries riskEU Safety GateSeriousNov 17, 2006· Motor vehicles
- Chevrolet Fuel Feeding Pump in Chevrolet cars passenger car — fire & injuries riskEU Safety GateSeriousNov 17, 2006· Chevrolet· Motor vehicles
- Cosmetics — microbiological risk (0732/06)EU Safety GateSeriousNov 17, 2006· Cosmetics
- Stork table lamp — electric shock riskEU Safety GateSeriousNov 17, 2006· Stork· Lighting equipment
- Novelty Lighters “Mad Cow by Dora” (Other lighters not known) — burns riskEU Safety GateSeriousNov 17, 2006· Lighters
- Cosmetics — chemical risk (0729/06)EU Safety GateSeriousNov 17, 2006· Cosmetics
- Desk Lamps Sold at Office Depot Recalled for Shock HazardU.S. CPSCNov 16, 2006· Environmental Lighting Concepts· Lighting equipment
- Scott Electric Co. Inc. Recalls Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Due To Fire HazardU.S. CPSCNov 16, 2006· Scott Electric· Electrical appliances and equipment
- Target Recalls Various Toys Due to Lead and Laceration HazardsU.S. CPSCNov 15, 2006· Target· Toys
- Target Recalls "Play Wonder" Puzzle Tables for Choking and Laceration HazardsU.S. CPSCNov 15, 2006· Target· Toys
- Decorative Snaps and Metal Clips Recalled by Provo Craft Due to Lead Poisoning HazardU.S. CPSCNov 15, 2006· Provo Craft· Arts, crafts and stationery
- ANSUL Recalls Fire Extinguisher that Could Fail to OperateU.S. CPSCNov 13, 2006· Ansul· Other











