16 supported consumer-product notices published in October 2004, from official CPSC data.
Hecmma Group
Some of the cell phone batteries supplied by the battery manufacturer may be counterfeit. This can cause the batteries to short-circuit, overheat and pose burn hazard to consumers.
Polaris Industries
The lower steering shaft assembly may have a missing or misplaced weld that connects the steering wheel to the steering gear box assembly. If a weld is missing or misplaced, the lower steering shaft assembly could fail, causing the operator to lose control of the vehicle.
International Playthings
The spiral section of the rattle can come apart, releasing small balls inside. This can pose a choking hazard to young children.
Nexgrill Industries
As consumers adjust the gas pressure regulator (on/off gauge) leading to the propane cylinder, the label on the valve can become positioned in such a manner that it is difficult to read. This can cause consumers to inadvertently leave the gas valve on, posing a fire hazard.
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The multicolored beads inside the toys can become accessible to children, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Chris Arlotta Enterprises
These mattress pads fail to meet the federal mandatory standard for flammability, under the Flammable Fabrics Act. They pose a serious risk of burn injury or death to consumers, if exposed to smoldering or burning cigarettes.
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Avanti Products
The hot water faucet on these units has a child-resistant safety feature to prevent young children from accessing the hot water. The device can malfunction, so that the faucet will not turn off, causing burn injuries to children.
Choking hazard from red plastic feet that can detach from chair legs.
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Sky High International
The pull-up drinking spout can detach from the bottle, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Little Giant Pump Company, Oklahoma City, OK
The motor caps on the cooler pumps are not made with flame-retardant material and an internal electrical failure can ignite the cap, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The protective toe cap on the boots may not provide sufficient impact and compression protection. This could result in crushing, bruising, or other injury to the wearer's foot.
The front brake mounting tabs can break, causing the brakes to fail and the rider to lose control of the bicycle.
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