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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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December 09, 1973
CPSC Warns Of Butane Refill Danger
Hazard:

The refills may be defective resulting in the possibility of butane leakage and fire.

Remedy:

Immediately discontinue use of some potentially hazardous Rogers Butane Fuel Refills and to return them to the place of purchase for a replacement.
 

November 21, 1973
CPSC Warning of Dangers From "Rogers" Disposal Adjustable Butane Lighter
Hazard:

The lighters have a potential for a flame of over one foot and do not extinguish automatically if dropped.

Remedy:

The company -- U.S. distributor of the lighters -- said it is asking all retailers and wholesalers to stop sales of the lighters. It said it will contact them with instructions for return.

The company said arrangements are being made to reimburse consumers and retailers for all returned lighters. And it asked consumers to return the "Rogers Disposable adjustable butane lighters" to retail outlets from which they were purchased.

Units:

Over 3 million

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 638-2772
November 11, 1973
CPSC Warns Of Fire Hazard In Decorative Fireplace Units
Hazard:

Possible fire hazard

Remedy:

Consumers should contact the retailer from whom they purchased the fireplace for free repair.

Units:

1,600

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 638-2772
September 14, 1973
CPSC Warns Of Possible Fire Hazard
Hazard:

Possible fire hazard

Remedy:

The Commission said that consumers should immediately unplug the sets and discontinue use until they are checked.

Units:

12,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 638-2772
August 28, 1973
CPSC Bans Nine Additional Aerosol Spray Adhesives-Reaffirms Recommendation To Consumers To Discontinue Use Of Aerosol Spray Glues
August 21, 1973
CPSC Warns Of Electric Shock Dangers From "Little Wonder TV Antenna"
Hazard:

The product "contains no safety device" to prevent electrical shock and possible electrocution.

Remedy:

Consumers to immediately unplug and then disconnect the "Little Wonder TV Antenna."

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 638-2772
August 20, 1973
CPSC Bans Three Spray Adhesives-Asks Manufacturers Of Others To Halt Production
Hazard:

Possibly linked to chromosome breakage and resulting multiple birth defects.

Remedy:

Manufacturers of all other aerosol spray adhesives are to voluntarily discontinue production and distribution of their goods. Retailers will act immediately to halt sales of all such products.

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 638-2772
June 08, 1973
Consumer Product Safety Commission Says Some Tappan Built-In Ovens May Pose Hazard To Consumers
Hazard:

A possible loose fitting connection could result in a hazard to consumers from gas leakage.

Remedy:

CPSC Chairman Richard 0. Simpson said the Commission is asking wholesalers, distributors, and retailers who may have the affected ovens in stock or installed in mobile homes or newly constructed homes immediately to contact the Tappan Company.

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 638-2772
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