CPSC Consumer Products Recalls For March 06th 2008.

A long list of CPSC, US Consumer Products and Safety Commision, recalls for today. The list is particularly long for today. In the future we will try to list each individual item for clarity. Follow each link and be safe.

Hamilton Beach Recalls Toasters Due to Fire Hazard

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Hamilton Beach Brands Inc., of Glen Allen, Va., is voluntarily recalling about 482,000 Hamilton Beach® and Proctor-Silex® Toasters. The toasters can remain “on” (energized) after popping up, and can ignite flammable items covering or in contact with the toaster, posing a fire hazard.

Portable Air Compressors Sold Exclusively at Advance Auto Parts Stores Recalled Due to Fire and Electrical Hazards

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Advance Stores Co., d.b.a. Advance Auto Parts, of Roanoke, Va., is voluntarily recalling about 64,000 Strike Force™ Portable Air Compressors. The compressor’s motor can overheat and ignite the protective cover, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Also, the cover might not prevent internal components from being touched, which poses an electrical shock hazard.

Pier 1 Imports Recalls Tealight Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Pier 1 Imports, of Fort Worth, Texas, is voluntarily recalling about 18,000 Silver Square Tealight Candle Holders. The spacing of the holes in a concentrated pattern allows the holder to heat-up. This can cause the tealights to burn unexpectedly fast and with a higher flame height than normal, posing a fire hazard.

QVC and Tristar Recall Electric Grills Due to Fire Hazard; Consumers to Receive New Instructions

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), QVC Inc., of West Chester, Pa., and Tristar Products Inc., of Fairfield, N.J., are voluntarily recalling about 13,500 Electric Contact Grills. Cooking oils or sprays applied to the grill’s cooking plates before preheating can cause the oil to ignite and/or flare up. Cooking sprays can ignite and/or flare up if used on the grill at any time.

Infantino Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Infantino LLC, of San Diego, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 2,000 Infantino Lamb Grabby Rattles™. The tail-piece on the rattles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Girls’ Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Rebelette International Due to Strangulation Hazard

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Rebelette International Trading Corp., of South El Monte, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 4,800 Girls’ Hooded Sweatshirts. The sweatshirt jackets have a drawstring through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children.

Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Frame Failure

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 200 Kawasaki KLX140 Off-Road Motorcycles. One or more of the motorcycle’s frame welds could be missing or made incorrectly allowing the frame to crack or break, posing a risk of serious injury to riders.

LDR Industries Recalls Gas Connectors Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), LDR Industries Inc., of Chicago, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 50,000 LDR 1200 Series Gas Connectors. The gas connectors can leak propane or natural gas, posing a fire and explosion hazard to consumers.

Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls ATVs Due to Risk of Injury to Riders

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 11,300 Select "Outlaw IRS" ATVs, Model Year 2006-2008. A retention bolt can come loose causing the rear wheels to lock up, which poses a risk of serious injury to the rider.

tag: CPSC recall, Hamilton Beach® and Proctor-Silex® Toaster recall, Strike Force™ Portable Air Compressor recall, Pier 1 Imports Silver Square Tealight Candle Holder recall, QVC Inc Electric Contact Grill recall, Infantino Lamb Grabby Rattles recall, Rebelette International Trading Corp Girls’ Hooded Sweatshirt recall, Kawasaki KLX140 Off-Road Motorcycle Recall, LDR 1200 Series Gas Connector recall, "Outlaw IRS" ATV Recall,