Product recalls & safety alerts, December 2006
127 alerts since 2006: 98 from the EU Safety Gate rapid alert system and 29 U.S. CPSC recalls. Most common hazards: electric shock (35), injuries (31), chemical (24), fire (20), choking (17). Most affected categories: Toys (27), Lighting equipment (21), Electrical appliances and equipment (19). Most common country of origin: China (60), United States (12).
Brands: Walmart (2), Litecom (2), Lifetime Brands (2), DeWALT (2), U.S. Toy (1), ThinkGeek (1), The First Years (1), Stanley Security Solutions (1)
- Trim Assembly Kits for Recessed Light Fixtures Recalled By Prescolite Inc. Due to Risk of Falling PartsU.S. CPSCDec 29, 2006· Prescolite· Lighting equipment
- Trim Assembly Kits for Recessed Light Fixtures Recalled By Progress Lighting Due To Risk of Falling PartsU.S. CPSCDec 28, 2006· Progress Lighting· Lighting equipment
- Regal Lager Inc. Recall to Repair Strollers Due to Abrasion HazardU.S. CPSCDec 27, 2006· Regal Lager· Childcare articles and children's equipment
- Lighting chains — electric shock & fire risk (0865/06)EU Safety GateSeriousDec 22, 2006· Lighting equipment
- Portable luminaire for children — burns & electric shock riskEU Safety GateSeriousDec 22, 2006· Lighting equipment
- 2-slice toaster — electric shock & fire riskEU Safety GateSeriousDec 22, 2006· Electrical appliances and equipment
- Cordless kettle — electric shock riskEU Safety GateSeriousDec 22, 2006· Electrical appliances and equipment
- Dry iron — electric shock & fire riskEU Safety GateSeriousDec 22, 2006· Electrical appliances and equipment
- Binoculars — chemical risk (0860/06)EU Safety GateSeriousDec 22, 2006· Toys
- Desk lamp (portable luminaire) — electric shock riskEU Safety GateSeriousDec 22, 2006· Lighting equipment
- Rubber erasers - a set of 10 graphite pencils with an eraser, ruler and 3 rubber erasers shaped as a strawberr — choking riskEU Safety GateSeriousDec 22, 2006· Toys
- Children’s sport track suit — injuries riskEU Safety GateSeriousDec 22, 2006· Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Heating towel rail — injuries riskEU Safety GateSeriousDec 22, 2006· Electrical appliances and equipment
- Indoor lights with Christmas theme — electric shock & fire riskEU Safety GateSeriousDec 22, 2006· Lighting equipment
- Energy saving desk lamp — electric shock & fire riskEU Safety GateSeriousDec 22, 2006· Electrical appliances and equipment
- Curling iron — electric shock riskEU Safety GateSeriousDec 22, 2006· Electrical appliances and equipment
- Straightening iron — electric shock risk (0852/06)EU Safety GateSeriousDec 22, 2006· Electrical appliances and equipment
- PAX rubber cement — chemical riskEU Safety GateSeriousDec 22, 2006· Chemical products
- Dehumidifier — fire riskEU Safety GateSeriousDec 22, 2006· Electrical appliances and equipment
- Laser pointers — damage to sight risk (0849/06)EU Safety GateSeriousDec 22, 2006· Laser pointers
- Liquid incense — chemical riskEU Safety GateSeriousDec 22, 2006· Chemical products
- Air gun target game — choking riskEU Safety GateSeriousDec 22, 2006· Toys
- Ancillary equipment pulley on the drive shaft in Fiat passenger cars — injuries riskEU Safety GateSeriousDec 22, 2006· Motor vehicles
- Harley-Davidson motorcycles – Battery Caddy Bolt — fire riskEU Safety GateSeriousDec 22, 2006· Motor vehicles
- Nail polish – Mega Shine — chemical riskEU Safety GateSeriousDec 22, 2006· Cosmetics
- Nail polish – Diamond Shine — chemical riskEU Safety GateSeriousDec 22, 2006· Cosmetics
- Nail polish – Advanced Hard as Nails — chemical riskEU Safety GateSeriousDec 22, 2006· Cosmetics
- Glitter Night Light — burns & electric shock riskEU Safety GateSeriousDec 22, 2006· Lighting equipment
- DEWALT Recalls Cordless Reciprocating Saws for Fire HazardU.S. CPSCDec 21, 2006· Dewalt· Machinery
- DEWALT Recalls Cut-Out Tools Due to Shock HazardU.S. CPSCDec 21, 2006· Dewalt· Machinery
- BabySwede LLC Recalls BABYBJÖRN® Feeding Spoons Due to Choking HazardU.S. CPSCDec 21, 2006· BabySwede· Kitchen/cooking accessories
- Celebrate Express Inc. Recalls Gigantic Gemstone Ring Party Favors Due to Lead Poisoning HazardU.S. CPSCDec 19, 2006· Celebrate Express· Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Lifetime Brands Inc. Recalls Farberware® Fruit Slicer and Corer Due to Laceration HazardU.S. CPSCDec 19, 2006· Lifetime Brands· Kitchen/cooking accessories
- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Recalls Christmas Mug Gift SetsU.S. CPSCDec 19, 2006· Walmart· Kitchen/cooking accessories
- Crown Boiler Co. Recalls Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning HazardU.S. CPSCDec 19, 2006· Crown Boiler· Heating and gas appliances
- Remote-Control Helicopter Toys Recalled Due to Burn HazardU.S. CPSCDec 18, 2006· ThinkGeek· Toys
- Square D Recalls Safety Switches Due to Shock or Electrocution HazardU.S. CPSCDec 15, 2006· Square D· Electrical appliances and equipment
- Nintendo of America Initiates Replacement Program for Wrist Straps Used with Controllers for the Wii Video Game SystemU.S. CPSCDec 15, 2006· Nintendo· Toys
- Pressure Washers and Air Compressors Recalled By DeVilbiss Due to Fracture and Laceration HazardsU.S. CPSCDec 15, 2006· DeVilbiss· Machinery
- Debut Cayman Multiplay Gym — injuries riskEU Safety GateSeriousDec 15, 2006· Childcare articles and children's equipment
- Maximum “10” Strengthener — chemical riskEU Safety GateSeriousDec 15, 2006· Cosmetics
- Nailgrowth miracle — chemical riskEU Safety GateSeriousDec 15, 2006· Cosmetics
- French Manicure Kit — chemical riskEU Safety GateSeriousDec 15, 2006· Cosmetics
- Anti-aging nail preparation - Age Correct Growth Treatment — chemical riskEU Safety GateSeriousDec 15, 2006· Cosmetics
- Bicycle for children — injuries riskEU Safety GateSeriousDec 15, 2006· Toys
- Plastic toy — chemical & choking riskEU Safety GateSeriousDec 15, 2006· Toys
- Wooden toy — injuries riskEU Safety GateSeriousDec 15, 2006· Toys
- Work helmet (American – size 45/60) — injuries riskEU Safety GateSeriousDec 15, 2006· Protective equipment
- Night oily skin cream-gel — microbiological riskEU Safety GateSeriousDec 15, 2006· Cosmetics
- Electrical hand warmer — electric shock riskEU Safety GateSeriousDec 15, 2006· Electrical appliances and equipment













