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U.S. CPSC March 25, 2010	Children's Educational Kits Recalled by Carolina Biology Supply Due to Risk of Lead Exposure The yellow lids in the kits contain excessive levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
U.S. CPSC September 15, 2004	NCR Corp. Recall of NCR Universal Inkjet Refill Kits The product does not have required child-resistant packaging or required warning labels. The product contains ethylene glycol, posing an ingestion hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC July 6, 2004	Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recall of Ratchet Winch Kits, Sold as Accessory for Snowmobiles When the ratchet winch, or hook, is under tension, it can detach and be projected, posing a risk of serious injury or death to user or bystander.
U.S. CPSC March 18, 2009	Montessori N' Such Recalls Metal Vases, Pails and Other Containers Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paints on the products contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
U.S. CPSC July 19, 2005	Target Recall of Children's Toy Trucks Small parts could break off the truck, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC January 9, 2003	Children's Soap Making Kits Recalled by Pace Products Inc. The soap may get too hot when heated in the microwave oven and leak from the tray mold posing a burn hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC August 30, 2007	B&F System Inc. Recalls Emergency Tool Kits Due to Fire and Shock Hazards Booster cables in the recalled kits can have undersized wiring and inadequate connections, posing a fire and shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC July 25, 2002	Steering Wheel on Toy Car Recalled by Radio Flyer Inc. A child can pull the horn from the steering wheel, and a small part inside poses a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC June 29, 2005	Pottery Barn Kids Recall of Outdoor Trunks A problem with the lid support on the trunk could cause the lid not to stay open, posing the risk of an impact injury to a child's head, fingers or hands.
U.S. CPSC August 22, 2006	School Specialty Publishing Recalls Children's Science Kits for Thermal Burn Hazard The battery case in the science kit can overheat, posing a thermal burn hazard.
U.S. CPSC February 4, 2009	Bicycles with R-SYS Wheel Rims Recalled by Mavic USA Due to Crash Hazard The spokes on the bicycle's front wheel rim can break during use, posing a fall and crash hazard to riders.
U.S. CPSC July 10, 2008	Shoelace and Necklace Children's Charms Recalled by Action Products International Due to Risk of Lead Exposure The clasp in the charm craft kits contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
U.S. CPSC April 4, 2007	Target Recalls Activity Cart Toys Due to Choking Hazard The orange hubcaps on the wheel of the cart can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC July 1, 2004	Dell Inc. Recall of Power Adapters for Notebook Computers Using power cords not intended for these adapters can pose a shock hazard.
U.S. CPSC September 8, 2009	Bandsaws Recalled by Grizzly Industrial Due to Shock Hazard Some of the recalled bandsaws do not have a grounding wire installed, which poses an electric shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC May 6, 2009	Children's Jewelry Craft Kits Recalled by Action Products International Due to Risk of Lead Exposure The lobster clasps in both craft kits contain high levels of lead. The Abalone Necklace's pendant also contains high levels of lead. Lead can be toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
U.S. CPSC November 8, 2006	Warn Industries Inc. Recalls Eight-Post ATV Winch Kits for Overheating A component of the winch kit can continue to pull current when in the "off" position, which can cause it to overheat and pose a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC October 24, 2006	Halloween Pumpkin Decoration Kits Sold at Target Stores Recalled by Paper Magic Group Due to Choking Hazard The pumpkin decoration kits contain small parts that pose a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC November 21, 2007	Children's Snow and Sand Castle Kits by Paricon Recalled Due to Sharp Edges; Sold Exclusively at LL Bean The largest plastic castle block maker in the kit could crack at the handle during use, creating sharp edges that can pose a laceration hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC August 7, 2002	Wooden Clacker and Ride-On Toys Recalled by Pottery Barn Kids The wooden peg can come off of the Star Clacker toy and pose a choking hazard. The Ride-On Duck's wheel cap can break, allowing the wheel to come off and release small parts, also presenting a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC July 24, 2007	Pottery Barn Kids Recalls Crib Bumpers Due to Entanglement Hazard The decorative stitching on the bumper's edge can come loose, posing an entanglement hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC February 18, 2009	True Value Recalls Wheelbarrows; Over-Inflated Tire Can Cause Wheel to Break and Pose Injury Hazard Over-inflating the tire could cause the wheel's plastic rim to break, posing an injury to the user.
U.S. CPSC September 8, 2005	Pottery Barn Kids Recall of Spindle Cribs The spindles on the crib's front rail can loosen and detach from the rail. This can allow the child to fall from the crib and poses a risk of entrapment.
U.S. CPSC January 17, 2008	Pottery Barn Recalls Decorative Candles Due to Fire Hazard The candle's exterior coating can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC January 3, 2007	Nitrous Oxide Systems Recalls Snowmobile and ATV NOS Kit Bottles that Can Forcefully Burst An incorrect burst disc, a component of the NOS bottle valve, may have been installed in the recalled NOS Kits. If the bottle is overfilled and overheated, it could forcefully burst, posing an impact injury hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC January 24, 2005	Pottery Barn Kids Recall of Chamois Blankets The decorative stitching on the blanket's edge can come loose, allowing a child to become entangled in the yarn. This poses a strangulation hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC November 21, 2007	Discount School Supply Recalls Paint Brushes Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paint on the brush handles can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
U.S. CPSC September 16, 2008	Pottery Barn Kids Recalls Children's Metal Water Bottles Due to Choking Hazard The sip top on the water bottles can pull off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC July 11, 2006	Office Chairs Sold at Wal-Mart Recalled for Fall Hazard The legs and backs of these chairs can break, and the chairs can easily tip over, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 29, 2005	Pottery Barn Kids Recall of Toy Chests A problem with the lid support on the toy chest could cause the lid not to stay open, posing the risk of an impact injury to a child's head, fingers or hands.
U.S. CPSC May 21, 2002	Toy Steering Wheels Sold on Strollers Recalled by Kolcraft The steering wheel can break away from its base, allowing the small plastic turn signal and horn pieces to come off, posing a choking hazard to young children...
U.S. CPSC January 12, 2010	Rockler Companies Recalls LED Light Kits Due to Burn and Fire Hazards Defective wiring in the light kits can cause the battery pack to overheat and explode, posing a risk of burn and fire hazards to consumers.
U.S. CPSC July 6, 2005	Rolf Prima Inc. Recall of Bicycle Wheels The rear wheel freehub mechanism can malfunction causing no resistance when pedaling. The bicycle rider could lose balance, fall and suffer injuries.
U.S. CPSC June 23, 2004	Ames True Temper Re-Announces Recall of Wheelbarrows The plastic wheel assemblies on these wheelbarrows, manufactured by O. Ames can break when the tires are being inflated. This can result in plastic pieces exploding from the rims of the wheels, possibly hitting nearby consumers and causing lacerations and other injuries.
U.S. CPSC August 17, 2006	Target Recalls Scooters -- Various Breaking Parts Present Fall Hazard The handlebars, wheels and wheel brakes can break and detach, causing the rider to lose control, fall and possibly suffer injuries.
U.S. CPSC December 11, 2007	Fitness Quest Recalls Eclipse Elliptical Trainers Due to Fall Hazard The cranks that connect the foot platforms to the rear wheel of the machine can break during exercise, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC January 24, 2006	L.L. Bean Recall of Safety Kits The product's packaging for Auto Safety Kit, Auto Aid in a Bottle, Winter Safety Kit, and Outdoorsman in a Bottle, all from L. L. Bean, fails to warn that a magnet in the flashlight could be powerful enough to disrupt a heart patient's Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator.
U.S. CPSC December 29, 2006	Trim Assembly Kits for Recessed Light Fixtures Recalled By Prescolite Inc. Due to Risk of Falling Parts Heat from the light bulb can cause the fixture's plastic trim to soften and melt, causing the trim and lens to fall. This can result in laceration injuries to nearby consumers. Models were made in China and have model numbers: TL60 and TL62.
U.S. CPSC March 18, 2009	Educational Craft Kits Recalled by FloraCraft Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The surface coating on the educational kit's wires can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
U.S. CPSC May 3, 2005	Jake's Fireworks Inc. Recall of Fireworks The aerial shells are fused, shaped, and labeled in a way that could cause consumers to unintentionally place them into the launch tube upside down, resulting in a ground-level explosion. Such an explosion can cause serious injuries to consumers in close proximity of the device.
U.S. CPSC June 17, 2005	Shakespeare Fishing Tackle Division Recall of Children's Fishing Poles The paint on the rods of these fishing poles contains lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
U.S. CPSC October 15, 2004	Sky High International Recall of Care Bears Lunch Kits Sold at Kohl's Department Stores The pull-up drinking spout can detach from the bottle, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC October 16, 2002	Halloween Candleholders Recalled by Pottery Barn There have been reports that some tea-light candles burning in the candleholder could flare up, posing a fire hazard and a risk of burn injuries to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 19, 2008	Hobbico Inc. Recalls Batteries Used In Radio-Controlled Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard The rechargeable battery can overheat and catch fire while charging, igniting nearby combustible materials. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 9, 2010	Bosch Thermotechnology Recalls Boiler Survey Kits Due to Fire Hazard The use of a silver-colored gas pipe adapter included in the service kit can lead to gas leakage, posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC November 12, 2010	Pottery Barn Recalls Lamps Due to Shock Hazard The electrical wire that runs through the lamps can be pinched or severed at the lamp's adjustable joint, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 18, 2002	Ride-On Push Cars Recalled by Radio Flyer Inc. A child can pull the horn off the car's steering wheel, and a small part inside poses a choking hazard.
U.S. CPSC January 21, 2010	Connector Kits Used with Sonitrol Access Control Modules Recalled; Failure Could Lead to Entrapment in an Emergency The pin connector can fail and prevent a door from being unlocked from the inside, posing an entrapment hazard to consumers. This failure can lead to the inability to vacate a location in an emergency.
U.S. CPSC September 28, 2007	Lan Enterprises Recalls Doll Strollers After Child's Finger Tip was Severed; Product Also Poses an Entrapment Hazard to Young Children A child's finger can become caught in the rectangular metal clip or the black plastic side hinge, and this can sever a child's finger tip. Also, the strollers pose an entrapment hazard.
U.S. CPSC July 1, 2005	HiPer Technology Inc. Recall of ATV Wheels The aluminum center section of the 9-inch wheel can come apart causing the tire and rim to unexpectedly separate from the ATV, posing a risk of serious injury if the rider loses control of the vehicle.