Weekly Recall Recap

2001-07-09 to 2001-07-15

9
Recalls
0
Units
8
Injuries
1
Deaths

Sources: CPSC

Other Recalls

CPSC2001-07-13
CPSC, JT USA Inc. Announce Recall of Proteus Paint Ball Masks
JT USA Inc., of Chula Vista, Calif.

The plastic facemask could crack around the ear cover, when hit by a paint ball. This could allow the facemask to come off, exposing consumers to eye injuries.

CPSC2001-07-11
CPSC, Krups Announce Recall of Coffeemakers
Krups North America, of Closter, N.J.

An electrical connection in these coffeemakers can overheat and ignite the filter basket support, presenting a risk of fire and burn hazard to consumers.

CPSC2001-07-11
CPSC, Atico International USA Inc. Announce Recall of Percolators
Atico International USA Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

If the thermostat fails, the plastic housing of the percolator can overheat and melt while in use, posing a fire hazard.

CPSC2001-07-10
CPSC, Advantage Publishers Group Announce Recall to Replace Educational Kits
Advantage Publishers Group, of San Diego, Calif.

The red painted numbers on the acetate stencil sheet included in the "Let's Start™" kit contain lead; and the gold paint bearing the words "Kasy's Extrafine" on the black pen included in the "Optical Illusions" kit has lead.

CPSC2001-07-10
CPSC, DSI Toys, Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Kittens

These toys contain contaminated water that, if contacted, could cause illness to children.

CPSC2001-07-10
CPSC, Peg Perego USA Announce Recall of High Chairs

When the seat is reclined, the high chairs have a space between the armrest and backrest, in which a child's head or arm can become entrapped. This can pose a risk of suffocation or injury to the heads or arms of young children.

CPSC2001-07-10
CPSC, Raymond Geddes & Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Velcro Wallets

The zipper pull in the wallet contains lead, which can present a risk of lead poisoning to young children.

CPSC2001-07-10
CPSC, Imperial Toy Corp. Announce Recall of Toy Feeding Sets
Imperial Toy Corp., of Los Angeles, Calif.

The nipple on the toy baby bottle included in these sets could come off, posing a serious choking hazard to small children.

CPSC2001-07-09
CPSC Announces Recall of Furnaces in California
Consolidated Industries (formerly Premier Furnace Co.)

These furnaces pose a substantial risk of fire.