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Number of Recalls

* Number of recalls posted to CPSC.gov so far this fiscal year.
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Top Recall Hazards - 5 Years

Hazard definitions:
  1. Fire – Use of the product may lead to a fire or the product violates federal fabric flammability regulations.
  2. Burn – Use of the product may lead to experiencing burns.
  3. Falling – Use of the product may cause an unintentional fall.
  4. Heat-Related Explosion – The product may explode unintentionally.
  5. Poisoning – Use of the product may lead to poisoning.
  6. Crash – Use of the product may lead to an unintentional crash.
  7. Choking – Use of the product may lead to choking, or the product violates federal toy safety standards, or the product violates federal children clothing standards (drawstrings).
  8. Cuts – Use of the product may lead to unintentional cuts and/or lacerations.
  9. Electrical - Use of the product may lead to shock or electrocution.
  10. Impact - Use of the product may lead to an unintentional impact that may cause injury or death.
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Recall Remedies - 5 Years

Note: Recall Remedy data may change daily to reflect updates to company operating status or recall remedy availability. Recalls with multiple remedies (ex. Repair and Replace) will be counted in each remedy.
  1. Refund – A customer may receive a full or partial refund, or gift card for the recalled product.
  2. Repair – The company is offering a repair to the recalled product.
  3. Replace – The company is offering a replacement for the recalled product in the form of a new product or other products of similar value.
  4. Dispose – The product should be thrown out or recycled.
  5. New Instructions – The company will issue new instructions on how the customer can make the recalled product safe.
  6. Remedy No Longer Available – The recalled product should be thrown out or recycled.
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July 26, 1974
CPSC Warns Of Fatal Electric Shock Hazard
Hazard:

If the handle is grasped in a normal manner, the user's hand or fingers may, because of the soft, flexible plastic cover, contact the metal of the receptacles, creating a serious potential for electric shock.

Remedy:

Consumers who are uncertain whether they own a potentially hazardous light should immediately discontinue use of the product and check with the store where it was purchased to identify the manufacturer.

Units:

200,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 638-2772
May 24, 1974
CPSC And National Presto Industries, Inc. Cite Possible Fry Pan Hazard
February 25, 1974
CPSC Warns Of Toy Chest Hazard
February 22, 1974
CPSC Alerts Consumers To Potential Hazard In Electric Arc Welder
February 21, 1974
CPSC Issues Fourth Warning Of Electric Shock Hazard In Lamp
February 15, 1974
CPSC Issues Third Warning on Electric Shock Hazard in Lamp
February 15, 1974
CPSC Issues Warning Of Electric Shock Hazard In Gas And Electric Dryers
Hazard:

These dryers have potentially defective timers capable of causing fatal electric shock.

Remedy:

The firm has advised consumers who may have purchased any of the dryers in question to contact the dealer from whom it was purchased for inspection and, if necessary, replacement of the control at no cost to the customer.

Units:

Approximately 3,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 638-2772
February 12, 1974
CPSC Issues Second Warning On Electric Shock Hazard In Lamp
February 06, 1974
CPSC Warns Of Severe Electric Shock Hazard In Lamp
Hazard:

The lamp contains defects which could result in a fatal electric shock.

Remedy:

The company is cooperating fully with the Commission and has voluntarily agreed to refund the full purchase price on all returns, including cost of postage.

Units:

Some 35,000 lamps have been sold since February, 1973.

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 638-2772
February 01, 1974
CPSC Warns Of Potentially Fatal Shock Hazard From 12-Volt Battery Charger
Hazard:

The Commission said they contain a possible defect which could result in a fatal electric shock.

Remedy:

Persons owning one of the chargers should contact the Dimatic Company to arrange for repair or replacement at no cost to consumers.

Units:

All but 58 of the potentially hazardous chargers have been returned.

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 638-2772
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