October 2008 recalls

Sony Lithium-Ion Batteries

These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

DYMO® LabelWriter® Power Adapters

The power adapters can fail, causing the printer to overheat. This can pose a burn hazard to consumers.

MEDport Fit & Fresh™ Smooth Blend Mixers

While placing the cup on or off the base of the mixer, the mixer can be unexpectedly turned on, activating the blade. This can pose a serious laceration hazard to consumers.

Earth Friendly Wooden Toys

Small parts can detach and break from the toy, posing a choking hazard to young children. In addition, the size of the rattle handle violates voluntary rattle standards.

Coyne's Casper the Friendly Ghost® Halloween Mini-Figurines

The recalled Halloween figurines contain high levels of lead in the paint.

Cybex Treadmills

Cybex International

The treadmills can speed up unexpectedly while in use due to a malfunction with the lower control board, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Battery-Biz Duracell 130W Combo Power Adapters

The adapters can fail and overheat. This can pose a burn hazard to consumers.

Serta Zipper-Covered Foam Core Mattresses

Serta International Mattress

The mattresses fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Murray Front Engine Riding Lawn Mowers

The two-piece fuel tanks on the riding mowers can separate at the seam, causing fuel to leak. This can pose fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Shimano Dura Ace Carbon Clincher Wheels for Bicycles

Shimano Components SDN

Rim surface and spoke hole plugs on the wheel can cause a puncture to the inner tube, resulting in a flat tire. This can cause the rider to lose control and fall.

Blue Ember Gas Grills

Keesung Manufacturing

The gas grills can be assembled improperly exposing the gas burner hoses to excessive heat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Drop-Side Cribs

Delta Enterprise

When the safety pegs in the base of each leg of the crib are missing from the lower track, the crib locks can disengage and detach if lowered below the peg hole, creating a hazardous gap. This gap can lead to the entrapment and suffocation of an infant or toddler.