Motorcycle Recall: 2005-2008 Big Dog Bulldog, Chopper, K-9, Mastiff, Mutt
On certain motorcycles, the rear fender strut attaching bolts can fail allowing the rear fender to detach from the motorcycle. This could occur without prior warning and could result in an injury or a crash. Read more
Motorcycle Recall: 2006-2007 Honda CBR1000RR
Certain motorcycles have an improper welded vent pipe in the bottom of the fuel tank. Due to vibration the improperly welded tanks may crack and drip fuel. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire. Read more
Travel Warning: Algeria
This Travel Warning is being updated to alert U.S. citizens to recent terrorist attacks in Algeria . The threat from terrorism in many areas of the country continues to pose a significant security risk. This supersedes the Travel Warning issued on September 14, 2007.
The Department of State urges U.S. citizens who travel to Algeria to evaluate carefully the risk posed to their personal safety. Sustained small-scale terrorist attacks including bombings, false roadblocks, kidnappings, ambushes, and assassinations occur regularly, particularly in northeastern Algeria . A roadside bomb targeted a bus transporting foreign workers of a U.S. company in the western part of Algiers in December 2006. Read more
Recall: Teething Rings – Empire Silver – Choking Hazard
Name of Product: Sterling Silver Teething Rings
Units: About 1,000
Manufacturer: Empire Silver Company, of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Hazard: The silver ball that holds the ring in place can separate and release the beads inside. This poses a choking and aspiration hazard to infants.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Read more
Recall: Pressure Cookers – Manttra Inc. – Burn Hazard
Name of Product: Pressure Cookers
Units: About 38,250
Importer: Manttra Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.
Manufacturer: TTK Presitge Ltd., of India
Hazard: If the pressure cookers are not closed properly, the lid can separate and allow hot contents to spill out. This poses a risk of burns to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Manttra has received two reports of hot contents spilling out of the pressure cookers, resulting in minor burn injuries. Read more
Recall: Girls’ Hooded Sweatshirts w/Drawstrings – Liberty Apparel – Strangulation Hazard
Name of Product: Jewel brand girls’ hooded sweatshirts
Units: About 12,000
Distributor: Liberty Apparel Co. Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Hazard: The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Read more
Recall: Covered Warmer Dishes – Lenox – Fire & Burn Hazards
Name of Product: Covered Warmer Dishes with Rack
Units: About 43,000
Importer/Distributor: Lenox Group Inc., of Bristol, Pa.
Hazard: Flames from the tea candle can extend up the sides of the dish. In addition, a label on the bottom of the dish causes excessive smoke when exposed to the flame. This poses fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received eight reports of flames extending up the sides of the dish and smoking. No injuries have been reported. Read more
Recall: Christmas Candle Sets – Specialty Merchandise Corp. – Fire Hazard
Name of Product: Christmas Candle Sets
Units: About 13,000
Distributor: Specialty Merchandise Corporation (SMC), of Simi Valley, Calif.
Hazard: The snowman candle could tip over and the exterior coating on both candles can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Read more
Recall: Cordless Drills – DEWALT – Fire Hazard
Name of Product: DEWALT Cordless Drills
Units: About 346,000
Manufacturer: DEWALT Industrial Tool Company, of Towson, Md.
Hazard: The trigger switch of the cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: DEWALT has received 11 reports of trigger switches overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported. Read more
Recall: Air Conditioners/Heater Pumps – McQuay International – Fire Hazard
Name of Product: Remington and McQuay “ComfortPac” Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps
Units: About 8,800
Distributor: McQuay International, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Manufacturer: OYL Manufacturing Co., of Malaysia
Hazard: Wires in the heater element can overheat and spark, posing a smoke and fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: McQuay has received three reports of fires that caused property damage and four additional reports of smoke, smoldering, and/or charring. One incident led to two consumers being treated for smoke inhalation. Read more