April 2006 recalls

3 supported household-product notices published in April 2006, from official CPSC data.

Apr 26, 2006No. 06-548Furniture

Apollo Audio-Visual Carts Recalled Due to Risk of Equipment Falling on Consumers

Apollo Presentation Products

Hazard: These audio-visual carts were sold without a safety belt, which helps prevent heavy equipment from becoming unstable and falling from the cart's upper shelf. Equipment falling on nearby consumers can cause serious injuries and death.

Models

VWBUL44

Apr 20, 2006No. 06-145Home Electronics

HP Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard

Hewlett-Packard

Hazard: An internal failure can cause the battery to overheat and melt or char the plastic case, posing a burn and fire hazard.

Models

DV1XXXZE2XXXNX48XX+2 more

Apr 4, 2006No. 06-130Generators

Tecumseh Engines Used on Various Power Equipment Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

Ice Augers

Hazard: The fuel line on these engines can become loose or disconnected, resulting in a fuel leak. This can pose a fire hazard to consumers.

Recall results

Apollo Audio-Visual Carts Recalled Due to Risk of Equipment Falling on Consumers

HP Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard

Tecumseh Engines Used on Various Power Equipment Recalled Due to Fire Hazard