Weekly Recall Recap

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2001-07-02 to 2001-07-08

6
Recalls
0
Units
6
Injuries
0
Deaths

Sources: CPSC

Other Recalls

CPSC2001-07-06
CPSC, Apple Announces Recall of AC Adapter for Prior Generation PowerBook Laptops
Apple, of Cupertino, Calif.

These AC adapters could overheat, posing a fire hazard.

CPSC2001-07-05
CPSC, Neiman Marcus Announce Recall of Plantation Furniture, Antique Mirror
Neiman Marcus, of Chesnut Hill, Mass.

The furniture could be painted with lead-containing paint. Ingestion of lead from deteriorating paint is a major source of lead poisoning for children 6 years old and under.

CPSC2001-07-05
CPSC, Cans Unlimited, Inc. Announce Recall of Kerosene Heaters/ Cookers
Cans Unlimited Inc. (CUI), of Greer, S.C.

The recalled units are not approved for use indoors. Use indoors can lead to injury and possibly death from carbon monoxide poisoning. The cookers also do not have an automatic extinguishing mechanism that would operate if they turned over, and lack adequate guarding.

CPSC2001-07-02
CPSC, Chicco USA Inc. Announce Recall of Preschool Toys

Some of the larger-sized ball halves can become stuck on a young child's face, covering the nose and mouth, and causing suffocation.

CPSC2001-07-02
CPSC, The Flood Co. Announce Recall of Wood Strippers and Cleaners
The Flood Co., of Hudson, Ohio

Some of these bottles can leak at the cap, allowing the contents to come into contact with consumers. These strippers and cleaners can cause burns to the skin and eyes.

CPSC2001-07-02
CPSC, Hallmark Creations Announce Recall of Tea Light Lamps

The plastic shade that covers the tea light candle can melt, posing a fire hazard.