I have a unhealthy interest in product recalls. I cannot walk past a sign of them in the shop and I am subscribed to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission‘s RSS feed of new recalls. It’s fascinating to see just what kind of blatant things can slip through quality control in companies, and its always interesting to wonder just how many people complained – or worse – before the company would do a recall.
Some of my favorites:
CPSC, Coaster Co. of America Announce Recall of Bunk Beds
Hazard: A gap between the step of the built-in ladder and the top bunk allows enough room for a child’s body to slip through but will not allow for a child’s head to pass through. This poses a serious strangulation risk. Federal standards for bunk beds are designed to protect children against entrapment and strangulation.
CPSC, First Samco Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Gun Holsters
A plastic or leather strap on the gun holster can catch the trigger of the gun when inserted into the holster causing the gun to unintentionally discharge, posing an injury hazard to the user.
Re-announcement of Recall of Ames True Temper Wheelbarrows
The plastic wheel assemblies on these wheelbarrows can break when the tires are being inflated. This can result in plastic pieces exploding from the rims of the wheels, possibly hitting nearby consumers and causing lacerations and other injuries.
Recall of Georgia Boot Steel Toe Boots
The boots may have been mislabeled to indicate that they are resistant to electrical current, which is incorrect. This may result in a serious shock or electrocution to consumers.
