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February 28, 2012
American Honda Recalls Trimmers Due to Laceration Hazard
American Honda Recalls Trimmers Due to Laceration Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, American Honda Motor Company, of Torrance, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 14,000 (in the United States) and 3,600 (in Canada) grass trimmers. The shaft can crack and cause the lower gear case and cutting attachment to detach, posing a laceration hazard to the operator and bystanders.
Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using these trimmers and contact the nearest Honda Power Equipment dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair.

Units:

About 14,000 in the United States and 3,600 in Canada

Consumer Contact:
Website: http://powerequipment.honda.com/support/recalls-and-updates
Phone: (888) 888-3139
February 23, 2012
Gas Cylinders Recalled by Worthington Cylinders Wisconsin Due to Fire Hazard
Gas Cylinders Recalled by Worthington Cylinders Wisconsin Due to Fire Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, Worthington Cylinders Wisconsin, LLC, of Chilton, Wis., is voluntarily recalling 29,026,000 (in the United States) and 1,371,100 (in Canada) Map Pro, Propylene and MAPP Gas Cylinders. The seal on the cylinders can leak after torches or other fuel consuming equipment are disconnected from them, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy:

Unused cylinders: If the cylinder has never been connected to a torch or other device, do not use cylinder. Return cylinder to store where it was purchased for exchange or full refund.

Partially-used cylinder currently connected to torch or other device:Do not disconnect torch or other device. Take outdoors and ignite the torch and burn off entire contents* of the cylinder. Disconnect the torch from empty cylinder and dispose of empty cylinder per cylinder label instructions or return it to store where it was purchased for exchange or a full refund.

Partially-used cylinder NOT connected to a torch or other device now: Take cylinder outdoors. Leak test top of the cylinder with soapy water. If bubbles develop, attach the torch. Ignite the torch and burn off entire contents* of the cylinder. Remove the torch from empty cylinder and dispose of empty cylinder per cylinder label instructions or return it to the store where it was purchased for exchange or a full refund. If no bubbles develop, do not use cylinder. Return it to the store where it was purchased for exchange or a full refund.

*NEVER LEAVE LIT TORCH AND CYLINDER UNATTENDED. USE TORCH ONLY IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA.

Units:

29,026,000 units in the U.S.; 1,371,100 units in Canada

Consumer Contact:
Website: http://www.mapcylinderrecall.com/
Phone: (866) 511-8967
February 1, 2012
The Container Store Recalls Brightly-Colored Power Strips Due to Fire Hazard
The Container Store Recalls Brightly-Colored Power Strips Due to Fire Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, The Container Store Inc., of Coppell, Texas, is voluntarily recalling about 7,200 Lush Life power strips. The power strips have undersized wiring, and the wiring and plastic strip fail to meet the requirements for fire resistance, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy:

Consumers should stop using the recalled power strips immediately and return them to any of The Container Store locations for a full refund plus a $15 merchandise card.

Units:

About 7,200

Consumer Contact:
Website: http://images.containerstore.com/medialibrary/pdf/recall/ApprovedRecallPosterbyCPSC.pdf
Phone: (888) 266-8246
January 31, 2012
Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard
Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 19,000 Arctic Cat snowmobiles. The lower steering tie-rod attachment can loosen and cause loss of steering control, posing a crash hazard.
Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using these snowmobiles and contact their local Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. Arctic Cat has notified owners of these snowmobiles directly by mail.

Units:

About 19,000 (This recall was first announced in December 2011)

Consumer Contact:
Website: http://www.arctic-cat.com
Phone: (800) 279-6851
January 12, 2012
Kaz USA Recalls Honeywell Portable Electric Heaters Due to Burn Hazard
Kaz USA Recalls Honeywell Portable Electric Heaters Due to Burn Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Kaz USA Inc., of Southborough, Mass., is voluntarily recalling about 19,000 Honeywell Surround Select Portable Electric Heaters. The heater's internal housing, including the fan, heating element and circuitry, can detach, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy:

Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the heaters and contact Kaz for a full refund.

Units:

About 19,000

Consumer Contact:
Website: http://www.kaz.com/recall
Phone: (800) 370-8137
January 12, 2012
Big Lots Recalls Floor Lamps Due to Shock Hazard
Big Lots Recalls Floor Lamps Due to Shock Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Big Lots, of Columbus, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 43,700 Five-Light floor lamps. The wiring for the lamp's light sockets can become exposed, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers. In addition, use of the recommended standard 40 watt light bulbs can generate excessive heat, which can melt the double plastic shades over the bulbs.
Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the lamps and return them to a Big Lots store for a full refund.

Units:

About 43,700

Consumer Contact:
Website: http://www.biglots.com
Phone: (866) 244-5687
December 15, 2011
Toasters Recalled by Hamilton Beach Due to Fire Hazard
Toasters Recalled by Hamilton Beach Due to Fire Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Hamilton Beach Brands Inc., of Glen Allen, Va., is voluntarily recalling about 14,000 Hamilton Beach classic chrome 2-slice toasters. When the toasters are first plugged into the outlets, the heating element can be energized although the toaster lifter is in the up or off position, which can pose a fire hazard if the toaster is near flammable items.
Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and contact the firm to receive instructions on how to obtain a free replacement toaster.

Units:

About 14,000

Consumer Contact:
Website: http://www.hamiltonbeach.com/recall-info/recall-info.php
Phone: (800) 672-5872
December 13, 2011
Toys Distribution Inc. Recalls Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
Toys Distribution Inc. Recalls Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Toys Distribution Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 50 baby rattles. The recalled rattles can break into small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children and violating the federal safety requirements for rattles. In addition, the size of the handle on some of the rattles is small enough to enter an infant's mouth, lodge in the throat and cause a choking hazard or lead to bruises and lacerations.
Remedy:

Consumers should take the recalled rattles away from children immediately and return them to the place of purchase or contact Toys Distribution Inc. to receive a full refund or replacement product.

Units:

About 50

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (323) 266-8088
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