Household Recalls and product safety news from CPSC http://www.cpsc.gov en-us Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT pmargolies@cpsc.gov (Phil Margolies) The handles on the cookware can break, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10044.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10044.html A plastic weld on the power adapters can fail and allow two parts to separate, exposing live electrical contacts. This poses a shock hazard to consumers. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:10:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10706.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10706.html If an installation bolt comes in contact with an electrical component inside the unit and the microwave is plugged into an ungrounded outlet, it could create a shock hazard. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10031.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10031.html The travel mugs can become excessively hot to the touch when filled with hot liquids, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10030.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10030.html Insulation inside the AC adapter can fail over time, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:30:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10027.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10027.html Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:30:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10025.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10025.html Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:30:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10023.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10023.html Strangulations can occur if the blind's looped bead chain is not attached to the wall or the floor with the tension device provided and a child's neck becomes entangled in the free-standing loop. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:30:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10022.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10022.html The molding of the plastic 360 degree rotating plug, which allows for easy cord movement, can crack or detach from the plug assembly, posing a shock hazard to consumers. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:30:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10024.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10024.html The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:30:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10019.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10019.html The plastic decorative inserts on the flatware's handles can detach during dishwashing, posing a choking hazard to children. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:30:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10018.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10018.html Some of these products fail to meet the federal flammability standard and present a risk of serious burns to consumers if the garments are exposed to an open flame. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:30:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10017.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10017.html The window panes on the screen can ignite, posing a fire hazard. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:15:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10016.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10016.html The light switch receiver, which fits into the wall outlet, can overheat and pose a fire hazard to consumers. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:15:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10014.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10014.html An electrical problem with the lamps can pose fire, burn and shock hazards to consumers. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:45:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10703.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10703.html