May 2008 recalls

33 supported consumer-product notices published in May 2008, from official CPSC data.

Recall results

New08-293Children & Toys

Sky Champion Wireless Indoor Helicopters

TWIE, also known as Tradewinds International Enterprises

The rechargeable battery contained inside the helicopter can catch fire, igniting the helicopter and nearby combustible materials. This poses a burn or fire hazard to consumers.

  • Fire
  • Burn
  • About 152,000 units
  • 2 reports
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New08-576Grills & Fireplaces

IntelliSwitch Fireplace Wall Controls

Hearth & Home Technologies

Failure in the wall control system can cause the fireplace to turn on by itself creating a risk of property damage. If the control fails and the consumer has left combustible objects directly in front of an unattended fireplace, there may also be a risk of fire.

  • Fire
  • About 22,000 units
  • 13 reports
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New08-286Electrical

Counterfeit Circuit Breakers labeled as "Square D"

Specialty Lamp International

The recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" have been determined by Square D to be counterfeit and can fail to trip when they are overloaded, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

  • Fire
  • About 371,000 units
  • No incidents reported
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New08-285Children & Toys

Floppy Friends Horse Toys

Toy Investments Inc., d/b/a Toysmith

Surface paint on the toy horse contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

  • About 300 units
  • No incidents reported
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New08-281Grills & Fireplaces

Char-Broil Two-Burner Gas Grills

Shenzhen Jinwoniu Trading Company LTD, China

On the recalled grills, the main burner does not fit correctly and does not connect properly to the gas valve, which could result in a propane leak. This poses fire and burn hazards to consumers.

  • Fire
  • Burn
  • About 400 units
  • No incidents reported
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