12 supported consumer-product notices published in August 2011, from official CPSC data.
Excessive force on the handle can cause it to become stuck in the open position. When stuck open, the assisted braking function is disabled, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
The sling-style swing seats can crack or split prematurely, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Fiskars SmartPower
Engine vibration during use of the trimmers can cause wear on the fuel line, leading to a propane fuel leak. The Straight Shaft Trimmers' propane canister can crack at the neck during use. In addition, high temperatures may develop near the Curved Shaft Trimmers' plastic cutting guard, causing the guard to deform and fall off. These issues pose burn, fire and laceration hazards to the user.
A consumer's finger can get caught in an opening in the chair's tilt mechanism, posing a pinch hazard to consumers.
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C. O. Lynch Enterprises
The boots could fail to provide the intended protection against compression and impact, posing the risk of a foot injury to consumers. The boots have hard composite toe material rather than steel.
Missing or worn clamp pads allow the chairs to detach from a variety of different table surfaces, posing a fall hazard. In addition, when the chair detaches, children's fingers can be caught between the bar and clamping mechanism, posing an amputation hazard. Also, user instructions for the chairs are inadequate, increasing the likelihood of consumer misuse.
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The riding toy can tip over allowing a child to fall forward while riding, posing a fall hazard to young children.
The wooden table base can split and/or collapse, causing the glass table top to fall. This poses collapse and impact hazards to consumers.
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The glue that attaches the glass outer envelope or globe to the body of the lamp can fail allowing the glass outer envelope to fall and strike persons and objects below, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Surface paints on the lapel pin contain excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law.
Batteries can overheat and rupture, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
The metal toy keys and the plastic key ring can break, posing a choking hazard.
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