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U.S. CPSC December 18, 2006 |
Remote-Control Helicopter Toys Recalled Due to Burn Hazard The helicopter battery can overheat and catch fire, posing a burn hazard to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC January 25, 2011 |
Family Dollar Stores Recalls Remote Controlled Toy Tanks Due to Burn Hazard The tank's controller can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC November 9, 2006 |
Remote-Control Helix Micro Helicopter Toys Recalled for Burn Hazard The power supply controller can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC June 18, 2009 |
SmartSpark Energy Systems Recalls Battery Equalizers Due to Fire Hazard The recalled equalizers can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC October 4, 2007 |
Dollar General Recalls Tumblers Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paint on the center of the eyes of some of the cups can contain high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.  |
U.S. CPSC March 3, 2009 |
Frontrow Recalls to Replace Rechargeable Batteries Sold with PA System Microphones Due to Burn Hazard The batteries can rapidly overheat, posing a burn hazard to the user.  |
U.S. CPSC August 22, 2006 |
Spin Master Radio-Controlled Toy Airplanes Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us Recalled for Burn Hazard The rechargeable battery pack inside the toy airplane can overheat posing a burn hazard.  |
U.S. CPSC January 12, 2010 |
Lenmar Enterprises Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold for Cordless Phones Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC February 25, 2005 |
Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Recall of Electronic Musical Toys The ball on the end of the drumstick sold with these toys can break off during use, posing a choking hazard to young children.  |
U.S. CPSC September 3, 2008 |
Cordless Screwdrivers Recalled by Menards Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The battery can overheat and ignite during charging, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. There is no protective device on the lithium battery to prevent overheating.  |
U.S. CPSC October 8, 2008 |
Coby Electronics Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold with Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC November 9, 2004 |
Black Diamond Equipment Recall of Headlamp Batteries The headlamp battery may overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard to users.  |
U.S. CPSC October 28, 2010 |
Dollar Tree Recalls Children's Halloween Lanterns Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The bulb in the battery-operated lanterns can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC January 15, 2008 |
Toy Wrestler Figures Recalled by A.A. of America Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The surface paint contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.  |
U.S. CPSC October 19, 2010 |
Dollar Tree Recalls Children's Projector Flashlights Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The flashlights can cause the batteries and/or bulb to overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC November 18, 2008 |
Lithium-Ion Batteries Used with Bicycle Lights Recalled By DiNotte Lighting Due to Burn Hazard A loose wiring connection and improper venting can cause the battery to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC April 26, 2010 |
Low Return Rate and Additional Reports of Fires Prompt Re-announcement of Coby Electronics Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player Recalls The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC August 11, 2009 |
Wii(tm) Battery Recharge Stations Recalled by Griffin International Due to Burn and Fire Hazards The battery pack can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard to the consumer.  |
U.S. CPSC August 20, 2009 |
DVD Players Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fire Hazard The DVD players can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC January 6, 2010 |
Jide Trading Recalls Toy Military Figure Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The surface paint on the toy contains excessive levels of lead violating the federal lead paint standard.  |
U.S. CPSC October 22, 2009 |
Coby Electronics Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold with Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC May 23, 2007 |
Tri-Star International Recalls Children's Toys Due to Choking Hazard These toys contain small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.  |
U.S. CPSC October 4, 2007 |
Key Chains Recalled by Dollar General Due to Risk of Lead Exposure The key chains contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.  |
U.S. CPSC November 7, 2007 |
Toy Cars Recalled by Dollar General Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paint on the cars contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.  |
U.S. CPSC August 21, 2003 |
CDX Trading Inc. Recall of Toy Jets Small parts of the toy jet can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.  |
U.S. CPSC January 5, 2007 |
Family Dollar Stores Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heater for Fire Hazard The heaters can overheat and smoke, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC February 3, 2010 |
Dollar General Recalls Toy Guns Due to Choking Hazard The orange tips located at the end of the toy guns' barrels, which are designed to distinguish them from real guns, can easily be removed from the barrels, posing a choking hazard to children.  |
U.S. CPSC February 15, 2005 |
Wal-Mart Stores Recall of Reef Rocker Infant Toys The seam on the plastic balls can separate, releasing the small toy inside and posing a choking hazard to young children.  |
U.S. CPSC July 16, 2009 |
Evenflo Recalls Telephone Toys Due to Choking Hazard A mirror decal attached to the toy can peel away, posing a potential choking hazard.  |
U.S. CPSC June 29, 2006 |
Electronic Toy Guitars Recalled, Small Parts Pose Choking Hazard The toy guitar can break into small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.  |
U.S. CPSC May 14, 2009 |
HP Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard The recalled lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC December 8, 2004 |
Technical Consumer Products Inc. Recall of Fluorescent Light Bulbs The bulbs can overheat and spark, posing a burn hazard to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC April 20, 2006 |
HP Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard An internal failure can cause the battery to overheat and melt or char the plastic case, posing a burn and fire hazard.  |
U.S. CPSC August 3, 2011 |
NexTorch Recalls Flashlight Batteries Due to Fire Hazard Batteries can overheat and rupture, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC October 31, 2007 |
Toy Figures Recalled by Henry Gordy International Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paints on the recalled toys contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.  |
U.S. CPSC January 23, 2004 |
Kyocera Wireless Corp. Recall of Batteries in Smartphone Cell Phones The recalled batteries can short-circuit and erupt with force or emit excessive heat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC October 17, 2006 |
Light & Motion Recalls Bicycle Light Batteries for Fire and Burn Hazards The battery, found in Light & Motion's 2004 ARC Li-Ion HID lighting system, can overheat, posing a fire or burn hazard to users.  |
U.S. CPSC September 10, 2008 |
Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled by Protocol Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The rechargeable battery inside the helicopter can overheat. This can result in the helicopter's body melting, as well as a risk of fire or burns to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC December 27, 2007 |
Tot Tower Blocks Recalled by eeBoo Corp.; Children's Toy Can Pose Choking Hazard The plastic covering on the toy blocks can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.  |
U.S. CPSC November 13, 2008 |
Cobra Electronics Recalls Children's Two-Way Radios with Rechargeable Batteries Due to Chemical Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively in Toys "R" Us Stores The rechargeable batteries in the radios can leak electrolyte, posing a chemical burn hazard to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC February 12, 2008 |
Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled By Soft Air USA Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The rechargeable battery contained inside the helicopter can catch fire during charging, igniting the helicopter and nearby combustible materials. This poses a burn or fire hazard to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC March 25, 2008 |
Plan Toys Inc. Recalls Toy Penguins Due to Laceration Hazard The head of the penguin toy can detach and expose connectors with sharp points, presenting a laceration hazard to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC July 14, 2009 |
Energizer Wallplate Nightlights Recalled Due to Fire Hazard The nightlight can overheat, especially if additional devices are plugged into its outlets, posing a fire hazard.  |
U.S. CPSC March 23, 2005 |
Thomson Inc. Recall of Portable DVD Player Batteries RCA portable DVD players (model number DRC600N) sold nationwide from September 2002 through July 2003 may have batteries that pose a serious burn and fire hazard. Here's what consumers should do.  |
U.S. CPSC August 18, 2009 |
Black & Decker Coffeemakers Recalled By Applica Consumer Products Due to Burn Hazard The coffeemakers can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC December 23, 2009 |
Utility Knife Recalled by Dollar Tree Due to Laceration Hazard The utility knife's blade can slide past the blade support during use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.  |
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 October 23, 2008 |
Gaming System Batteries and Recharging Station Recalled by LeapFrog Due to Burn Hazard The rechargeable batteries included with the Recharging Station can overheat if the gaming system is placed into the recharging base upside down, posing a burn hazard to consumers.  |
U.S. CPSC August 19, 2004 |
Apple Recall of PowerBook Computer Batteries Apple has received four reports of batteries overheating, though no injuries have been reported.  |
U.S. CPSC November 8, 2005 |
Nikon Inc. Recall to Replace Rechargeable Battery Packs Sold with Digital SLR Cameras These battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat and possibly melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Nikon will provide a free replacement battery pack.  |