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U.S. Consumer Product Recalls2005 - 2009 Sample Report of All Product Categories Combined

This sample report illustrates the content available in the WeMakeItSafer RecallReports, which can be purchased athttp://WeMakeItSafer.com/RecallStatistics.html

The numbers and other identifying data have been purposely madeinaccurate. This is a SAMPLE ONLY.

This report is a comprehensive review of consumer product recalls implemented by

the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). It provides a summary ofproduct recall trends over the five year period from 2005 through 2009, includingthe number of recall announcements, overall product units involved and seasonalaverages. Recalled-product price points are analyzed and the overall dollar valueof products subject to recall is estimated. The potential hazards that prompted therecalls, as well as the number and types of incidents reported at the time of recallare reviewed. Finally, the effects of recall lag times and product time-on-market arediscussed.


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Table of ContentsU.S. Product Recalls By the Numbers ...........................................................................4

Recall Announcements .............................................................................................................. 4

Chart: Number of Product Recalls Announced by CPSC, 2000 2009 ................................... 4

Product Units .............................................................................................................................. 5

Chart: Recalled Product Units, by Year .................................................................................... 5

Recall Effectiveness ................................................................................................................... 6

Chart: Cumulative Unrecovered Recalled Product Units ......................................................... 6

Seasonality .................................................................................................................................. 7

Chart: Cumulative Monthly Product Recalls, by Year ............................................................... 7

Types of Products Recalled ...............................................................................................8

Product Categories .................................................................................................................... 8

Chart & Table: Product Recalls by Category and Year ............................................................ 9

Chart: Product Recalls by Category, 2005-2009 .................................................................... 10

Chart: Product Categories As a Percent of All Recalls ........................................................... 10Chart: Recalled Product Units, by Category ........................................................................... 11

Recalled Products - in Dollars ........................................................................................12

Retail Prices of Recalled Products ......................................................................................... 12

Chart: Retail Prices of Recalled Products, by Quartile ........................................................... 12

Chart: Distribution of Recalled Product Prices ....................................................................... 13

Estimated Total Value of Recalled Products ......................................................................... 14

Chart: Retail Value of Recalled Products ............................................................................... 14

Chart: Product Category Contribution to Est. Total Value of Recalled Products, 2005-2009 15

Cause for Recall ...............................................................................................................16

The Hazards .............................................................................................................................. 16Chart & Table: Most Common Hazards by Year .................................................................... 17

Chart: Hazards Cited in Recall Announcements, by Prevalence ........................................... 18

Reported Incidents ................................................................................................................... 19

Chart & Table: Number of Harmful Incidents Reported at Time of Recall .............................. 19

Chart: Percent of Recalls Implemented Before and After Incident of Defect Reported ......... 20

Chart: Number of Recalls Implemented Before and After Incident of Product Defect Reported................................................................................................................................................ 20

Chart: Number of Recalls Implemented Before and After Incident of Product Defect Reported,by Category ............................................................................................................................. 21

Recall Timing ...................................................................................................................22

Product Time on Market and Lag Time Before Recall .......................................................... 22Chart: Recalled Products Time on Market .............................................................................. 22

Chart: Recall Lag Time ........................................................................................................... 23

Chart: Average Time on Market and Lag Time Before Recall of Defective Products ............ 24

Relationship Between Recall Timing and Incidents ............................................................. 25

Chart: Relationship Between Lag Time and Reported Incidents ............................................ 25

Appendix A: Listing of Product Categories, Subcategories and Types .....................26

Appendix B: Categorization of Childrens Products ....................................................30


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U.S. Product Recal ls By the Num bersRecall Announcements

Chart: Number of Product Recalls Announced by CPSC, 2000 2009

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1Annual recall numbers reported by WeMakeItSafer and the CPSC differ. WeMakeItSafer reports productrecalls based on the number of new or expanded recall announcements published by the CPSC within acalendar year and treats each announcement as one recall. The exception to this treatment is when multiple,dissimilar products are included in one announcement, in which case the different products are treated asseparate recalls. The CPSC reports annual recall numbers based on a fiscal year that begins in October andappears to treat each product, regardless of similarity as a separate recall in its counts. Similarly, the CPSCappears to count re-announcements of the same recall as an additional recall.

When adjusted for the fiscal year, WeMakeItSafer recall counts match the number of unique recalls in theCPSC recall listings.

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Product Units

2Ch a r t : Re c a l le d P ro d u c t Un i t s , b y Ye a r

2WeMakeItSafers calculation of units is taken from numbers reported in recall announcements. These

figures do not match numbers reported by the CPSC in annual reports. The CPSC has told WeMakeItSaferthat it does not track the number of recalled units reported in announcements, but has not yet responded torequests for explanation of how numbers are calculated for reports. We assume that the CPSC uses roundedestimates for units per recall, as we have been able to recreate CPSC reported figures in this manner.

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Recall Effectiveness

To recall literally means to bring back. In practice, product recalls often involve a repair that does

not require the consumer to return the recalled product. Rather, an in-home repair kit or repair

service may be provided by the manufacturer or importer.3

The success of a company in retrieving

or repairing the recalled products is readily referred to as a recalls effectiveness. Theeffectiveness rate is the percent of recalled products returned or repaired, often referred to as

captured or corrected within the CPSC. While average effectiveness rates have been cited as

low as [x]% and as high as [x]%, most studies land in the [x]% to [x]% range. In the chart below,

the recall effectiveness rate is assumed to be[x]% per year over the five-year period.4

Products

recalled prior to 2005 that may still be in circulation are not included.

Chart: Cumulative Unrecovered Recalled Product Units34

3WeMakeItSafer is in the process of studying the differences among remedy options, their effects, if any, on

financial performance and impacts on recall effectiveness. If you would like more information about theseanalyses, please email: [email protected] more information.4Estimate is based on an assumed[x]% product recovery within one year of the recall announcement,

followed by an additional[x]% product recovery the following year.

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Seasonality

Chart: Cumulative Monthly Product Recalls, by Year 5

5According to the CPSC Recall Handbook, companies are required to report to the CPSC within 24 hours of

receiving or identifying information that reasonably supports the conclusion that a product fails to meet aconsumer product safety rule, standard, or ban, contains a defect which could create a substantial producthazard or creates an unreasonable risk of serious injury or death.

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Hardware, Tools &

Building SupplyAir Compressors & PumpsElectricalEngines / MotorsHardware & PaintHeating & CoolingLadders & StairsOther Hardware, Tools &

BuildingPlumbing

Power & Hand ToolsPropane & GasRoof & SkylightSealersWindows & Doors

Home & GardenAppliancesArt & DecorBed & BathCleaning & LaundryFireplaces & AccessoriesFlooring & RugsFurnitureKitchen & DiningLighters & Matches

LightingOutdoor Cooking, Furniture &Decor

Pest ControlSafety & SecurityWindowYard / Pro ert Maintenance

OtherBooksClothing & AccessoriesCollectibles, not elsewhere

classified (n.e.c.).Farming Equipment & SuppliesFood & SupplementsGuns & AccessoriesHealth & BeautyHobby

Industrial, Business &ScientificMusical InstrumentsPet SuppliesStationery & Office Supply

Children's

(All Kid & Baby Items)Apparel, Shoes & AccessoriesBooks & BookmarksChildproofing & SafetyFeeding & SoothingFurniture & Bedroom

AccessoriesGear (Strollers, Carriers, etc.)Physical Play & Riding & BikesToys & Games

(Including Educational)

Computers &

Electronics

Battery & Power SuppliesCamera & PhotoComputers, Network &

AccessoriesNavigation SystemsTelephone / Cell PhoneTV, Audio & Video

Sports, Outdoors &

RecreationCamping, Hiking, Fishing &

HuntingFitness & ExerciseOutdoor Games & EquipmentSporting Goods & EquipmentSwimming Pool & Spa

Motorsport & Utility

VehiclesGeneral AutomotiveGolf Carts & Utility VehiclesMotorsports & RidingPersonal TransportRiding Mowers & Yard

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Types of Prod ucts Recalled

Product Categories

Nearly every consumer product used on a day-to-day basis falls under the CPSCs jurisdiction. As

a general guideline, unless an item is intended to be swallowed or driven on public access roads

(or waters), it falls under the CPSC domain. Everything from baby bottles and books to

snowmobiles and yard tractors is monitored by and, when necessary, recalled by the CPSC. The

exceptions are food, drugs and cosmetics, which are controlled by the Food and Drug

Administration (FDA); motor vehicles driven on highways or public access roads, vehicle

equipment and car seats, which fall under the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

(NHTSA); boats, which are controlled by the U.S. Coast Guard; and environmental products such

as pesticides, which are governed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

WeMakeItSafer groups consumer product recalls issued by the CPSC into seven product

categories.6 Appendix A provides a complete list of the product types included in each

subcategory. Appendix B provides additional information regarding classification of childrens

products.

6WeMakeItSafer publishes category-specific reports that provide more detailed information on each particular

category of recalls, including additional data regarding the subcategories shown. For more information,please visit: http://WeMakeItSafer.com/RecallStatistics.html.


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Product Categories (Continued)

Chart & Table: Product Recalls by Category and Year

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Motorsport & Utility Vehicles 100 30 25 25 100

Computers & Electronics 50 70 10 10 35

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C h a r t : P r o d u c t R e c a l l s b y C a t e g o r y , 2 0 0 5 - 2 0 0 9

C h a r t : P r o d u c t C a t e g o r i e s A s a P e r c e n t o f A l l R e c a l l s7

7Totals and percentages may not always add up due to rounding.

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Chart: Recalled Product Units, by Category

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Recalled Pr odu cts - in Dollars

Retail Prices of Recalled Products

Chart: Retail Prices of Recalled Products, by Quartile9

9When a price range rather than a single price point is given for a recalled product, the average price is used.

When multiple products are included in the same recall, and different prices or price ranges are given, therecall is counted in each price range. [x] (x%) recalls, accounting for [x] price points, are represented in theanalysis. Prices were unavailable for [x] (x%) recalls.

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Retail Prices of Recalled Products9

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Maximum $9,305 $12,000 $50,000 $67,000 $40,300

75% $300 $200 $230 $400 $500

Median $200 $43 $50 $68 $39

25% $20 $9 $23 $23 $10

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Retail Prices of Recalled Products (Continued)

Chart: Distribution of Recalled Product Prices

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Estimated Total Value of Recalled Products

Chart: Retail Value of Recalled Products1011

10The dollar value of products recalled is estimated using the prices and the number of units reported in each

recall announcement. When a price range is given for a recalled product, the average price is used. Whenmultiple products with different prices or price ranges are given for the same recall, units are attributedaccordingly. If division of units across products is unavailable, an equal distribution is assumed.

While many recalls require consumers to return or destroy the entire product, repair or replacement of specificcomponents sometimes is possible. This analysis does not attempt to value the affected portion of a recalledproduct but rather calculates the overall value of products implicated in recalls.

11WeMakeItSafer is conducting studies regarding direct and indirect costs of product recalls. Please email:

[email protected] more information.

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Estimated Total Value of Recalled Products (Continued)

Chart: Product Category Contribution to Est. Total Value of Recalled Products, 2005-2009 12


Additional information on pricing, units and value for each type of product can be found in WeMakeItSaferscategory level reports. Please visithttp://WeMakeItSafer.com/RecallStatistics.html for more information.

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Cause for Recal l

The Hazards

Products are recalled by the CPSC when it is determined there is a substantial threat to consumer

safety. Any given product may pose multiple safety threats, referred to as hazards.WeMakeItSafer has identified recalls by the hazard types listed below. While most hazards are

self-explanatory, we have included examples for clarification. The examples are not intended to be

exhaustive.13

Burn (not fire related) (e.g., burns caused by chemicals or overheating objects)

Choking (e.g., small parts on childrens products)

Crash (e.g., loss of control of or fall from a moving vehicle or bicycle)

Cuts & Amputation (e.g., sharp edges, missing safety guards on power tools)

Drowning & Decompression (e.g., defective pool safety or diving equipment)

Electrocution (e.g., faulty wiring, lack of safety requirements to prevent shock)

Emergency Response (e.g., defective alarms or evacuation equipment) Entrapment (e.g. small spaces on childrens gear, gaps in crib frame)

Fall (e.g., collapse of furniture or swing)

Fire & Fire-Related Burn (e.g., faulty wiring, high flames on candles)

Impact & Impalement (e.g., flying objects or projections, including from explosion)

Internal Injury (e.g., ingestible magnets, bodily injury not elsewhere classified)

Poisoning (e.g., harmful or irritating chemicals, carbon monoxide fumes, lead paint)

Strangling & Suffocation (e.g., drawstrings on sweatshirts, collapsible play yards)

13The CPSC also classifies recalls by type of hazard; however, CPSC classifications are inconsistent over

time. WeMakeItSafer has classified each recall based on information presented in the recall announcements.Recall announcements may cite more than one safety threat and, therefore, may be counted in more than onehazard type; the [x] recalls analyzed represent [x] hazards.


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The Hazards (Continued)

Chart & Table: Most Common Hazards by Year

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Choking 100 119 121 120 110

Strangling & Suffocation 110 90 96 93 97Fire & Fire-Related Burn 78 79 80 85 87

Burn (not fire-related) 58 59 70 48 68

Cuts & Amputation 24 46 45 60 55

Fall 39 35 33 44 43

Crash 39 38 37 36 35

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The Hazards (Continued)

Chart: Hazards Cited in Recall Announcements, by Prevalence

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Reported Incidents

Product recall announcements nearly always show the number of incidents, meaning the number

of times the product defect in question was reported by consumers to the CPSC or the

manufacturer. The number of incidents may also include observations by the CPSC as identified

during testing or investigation, for example. If there were a harmful event such as an injury, deathor property damage associated with the incident, those numbers are also reported.

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Chart & Table: Number of Harmful Incidents Reported at Time of Recall

14It is estimated that only [x] % of incidents are reported by consumers, therefore, reported figures should be

treated as minimums.15

WeMakeItSafer calculates the number of harmful incidents reported using the smallest number that wouldmake the CPSC recall statements true. For example, if a recall cites only injuries (plural) without a specificnumber, only two (2) injuries are counted. Again, numbers should be treated as minimums.16

Incidents where damage was contained to the product itself were not counted as harmful incidents. About[x] reports of fire that did not indicate damage to the surrounding area are not included as harmful events.Injuries resulting from fires are counted under Injuries.

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Reported Incidents (Continued)

C h a r t : P e r c e n t o f R e c a l l s I m p l e m e n t e d B e f o r e a n d A f t e r I n c i d e n t o f D e f e c t R e p o r t e d

Chart: Number of Recalls Implemented Before and After Incident of Product Defect Reported

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Reported Incidents (Continued)

Chart: Number of Recalls Implemented Before and After Incident of Product Defect Reported, by Category

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Recall Timin g

Product Time on Market and Lag Time Before Recall

Chart: Recalled Products Time on Market171819

17Time on Market is the period over which a product is sold new. It begins with the first sale of the product

and ends when the product is no longer sold in retail establishments. Time on Market does not include after-market sales such as those of secondhand goods.18

Recall announcements list sales dates to the month; recall dates are provided to the day. WeMakeItSafertreats partial months as one month.19

[x] recalls did not indicate sales dates and were removed from the data. Time on Market analyses arebased on [x] recalls.

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Product Time on Market and Lag Time Before Recall (Continued)

Chart: Recall Lag Time2021

20Lag Time is the period of time a defective product is in circulation before it is recalled. It begins with the first

sale of the product and ends with the date the recall is announced.21

[x] recalls did not indicate sales dates and were removed from the data. Recall Lag Time analyses arebased on [x] recalls.

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Product Time on Market and Lag Time Before Recall (Continued)

Chart: Average Time on Market and Lag Time Before Recall of Defective Products

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Relationship Between Recall Timing and Incidents

Chart: Relationship Between La22g Time and Reported Incidents23

22The Relationship Between Lag Time and Reported Incidents is based upon recalls with Lag Times of five

years or less, which includes [x] % of all recalls.23

Harmful incidents include reports of injury, death or property damage. Reports of damage that wascontained to the product itself were not counted as harmful events, but were counted as incidents. About [x]incidents of fire that did not indicate damage to the surrounding area are not included as harmful events.Injuries resulting from fires are counted under Injuries.

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Appendix A: Listing of Product Categories, Subcategories and Types

Books

Books

Books (not Children's)

Children's (All Kid & Baby)

Apparel, Shoes & Accessories

Badges

Children's AccessoriesChildren's/Costume Jewelry

Clothing (Children's)

Shoes

Books & Bookmarks

Bookmarks

Books

Childproofing & Safety

Gates (Safety)

Safety Latches

Feeding & Soothing

Baby Bottle/Food Warmers

Baby Feeding Items

Humidifiers & Vaporizers

Lunch Kits & Water Bottles

Pacifiers & AccessoriesSippy/Tumbler Cups

Teething Items

Furniture & Bedroom Accessories

Bassinets

Beds

Changing Tables

Cribs & Crib/Toddler Mattresses

Hammocks (Children's)

Lamps, Lights & Nightlights

Other Children's Furnishings

Puppet Theaters

Seating, Chairs & Tables

Toy Chests/Trunks

Gear

Baby Seats (Non-Bath)Baby Wipe Warmers

Bags & Backpacks

Bathtubs & Seats (Baby)

Booster Seats

Cushions, Pillows & Bedding

High Chairs

Infant Carriers/Car Seats/Backpacks

Measuring Charts

Playpens, Yards & Travel Beds

Strollers & Accessories

Swings (Baby/Cradle)

Physical Play & Riding

Baby Floats

Bouncers/Jumpers

Ride-ons, Bikes & AccessoriesSports Related

Swings & Play Structures

Trampolines

Wagons

Baby Walkers/Stationary Entertainers

Toys & Games (Including Educational)

Art, Craft & Stationery Supply

Bead Maze Toys

Board Games & Other Games

Childrens Two-Way Radios

Coin Banks

Darts/Dart Boards

Dive Sticks & Pool Games

Electronics (Children's)

Infant, Crib & Stroller ToysLawn Darts

Magnets & Magnetic Building Sets

Mats

Mini-Televisor Toys

Puzzles

Rockets & Launchers

Science Kits & Other Educational

Slingshots

Spray String/Streamers

Toddler & Preschool Toys, n.e.c.

Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed

Toy Balls

Toy Blocks

Toy Dolls & Accessories

Toy FiguresToy Guns & Blasters

Toy Holiday/Seasonal

Toy Miscellaneous

Toy Musical Instruments

Toy Play Sets/Activity Sets

Toy Playhouses

Toy Swords & Lightsabers

Toy Telephones

Toy Vehicles, Including RC

Toy Whistles

Toys for Bathtub

Video, Arcade and Table Games

Wooden Toys

Clothing & Accessories

Apparel & AccessoriesClothing (Adults)

Clothing Accessories

Gloves

Key Rings/Chains

Footwear

Shoes, Sandals & BootsCollectibles, n.e.c.

Collectibles, n.e.c.

Collectibles, n.e.c.

Computers & Electronics

Battery & Power Supplies

Adapters, Chargers & Supply Devices

Cords, Power Strips & Surge Protectors

Camera & Photo

CamerasComputers, Network & Accessories

Computers & Accessories

Monitors/Screens

Network, Internet & Related

Navigation Systems

Navigation Systems

Telephone / Cell Phone

Telephones, Cell Phones & Accessories


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TV, Audio & Video

Amplifiers

Audio/Video Systems & Accessories

DVD/CD/MP3 Players

Radios & Music Players

Radios (Weather)

Remote Controls

Speakers

Televisions, Mounts, Guards & Antennas

Wireless Headsets

Farming Equipment & Supplies



Food & Supplements

Grocery

Food & Drink

Vitamins & Supplements

Vitamins & Supplements

Medication & First Aid

Medication

Guns & Accessories

Guns & Accessories

Guns & Accessories

Hardware, Tools & Building Supply

Air Compressors & Pumps

Air Compressors

Air Pumps

Electrical

Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCI)

Circuit Breakers

Circuit Testers

Electrical Outlets & Accessories

Electrical Testers

Generators

Meter Boxes

Portable Generators

Power Cords

Switches

Voltage TestersWire & Wire-Related

Engines / Motors

Electric Motors

Engines

Hardware & Paint

Paint & Coating Items

Heating & Cooling

Automatic Gas Vent Dampers

Environmental Units

Furnaces

Heating/Cooling Units

Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner/Heat Pump

(PTAC)

Radiators

Vent PipesVentilators

Ladders & Stairs

Ladders & Accessories

Other Hardware, Tools & Building

Locks (Combination/Key)

Shop Vacs

Trouble/Work Lights & Flashlights

Hand Carts & Dollies

Plumbing

Baths

Boilers & Accessories

Electric Water Heaters

Faucets & Related

Gas Water Heaters & Accessories

Hot Water Valves (Residential Heating)

Portable Hydration Units

Sump Pumps

Water Pumps

Power & Hand Tools

Drills & Bits

Hatchets and Splitters

Jack Lift Tools and Kits

Nailers

Pressure Washers

Sanders/Grinders & Routers

Saws & Splitters

Screwdrivers

Tools Miscellaneous

Welders & Soldering Guns/Irons

Propane & Gas

Connectors, Regulators & Hoses

Cylinders, Tanks and Fuel

Gas Control Valves

Roof & Skylight

Roof Glass/Skylights

Sealers

Sealers

Windows & Doors

Door Locks

Doors & Door Knobs

Windows

Health & Beauty

Beauty Supply

Eyelash Curlers

Manicure / PedicureHair Care

Curling/Hair Straightening Irons

Hair DryersPersonal Care

Massagers

Hobby

Arts & Crafts

Arts & Crafts

Glue Guns

General Hobby Items

Other Hobby Items

Sewing & Fabric

Sewing Machines

Home & Garden

AppliancesAir Cleaners/Purifiers

Dehumidifiers

Dishwashers

Dryers

Fans

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Humidifiers

Ovens/Stoves/ Ranges/Microwaves

Refrigerators

Space Heaters

Washing Machines

Art & Decor

Artwork

Candles & Candle Holders

Decorations & Party Items

Figurines

Frames

Holiday Items (except lights)

Lights (Seasonal)

Mirrors

Potpourri & Aromatherapy Items

Snow/Water Globes

Vases

Bed & Bath

Mattresses & Mattress Covers

Medicine Cabinets

Shower Items

Vaporizers/Diffusers

Blankets, Sheets & Pillows

Other Bed & Bath

Cleaning & Laundry

Air Fresheners

Cleaners/Cleaning Products

Clothing Irons

Steam Cleaners

Vacuum Cleaners/Sweepers

Fireplaces & Accessories

Fireplaces & Accessories

Flooring & Rugs

Carpets & Rugs

Furniture

Beds and Cots

Chairs and Stools

Chests/Trunks

Furniture (Miscellaneous)Futon Mattresses

Television Carts/Stands/Entertainment Centers

Wall Mounting Units

Kitchen & Dining

Blenders, Mixers & Juicers

Bottles (Sports/Water/Thermos)

Cake Decorations

Carafes/Jars

Coffee/Tea/Espresso Makers & Kettles

Cookers & Cookware

Cooking Torches

Cooking/Preparation Utensils

Dishes/Glassware/Eating Utensils

Food Dehydrator/Preserver/Processor

Ice ShaversSake Warmers

Soda Machines

Timers

Toasters/Toaster Ovens

Waffle Irons

Water/Drink Coolers & Dispensers

Lighters & Matches

Lighters

Matches

Lighting

Lamps

Lights & Accessories

Outdoor Cooking, Furniture & Decor

Fire Pits, Heaters & Accessories

Flagpoles

Grills, Smokers & Accessories

Hammocks

Patio & Lawn Furniture

Torches

UV Fabric Protector

Wooden Hammock Stands

Pest Control

Bug Killers

Insect Traps

Safety & Security

Carbon Monoxide Detectors/Alarms

Fire Extinguishers

Fire Suppressors

Fire Warning Systems

Heat Detectors

Home Control/Alarm Systems

Safes

Safety Relief Plugs

Safety/Emergency Tool Kits

Smoke Detectors/Alarms

Smoke Hoods

Sprinklers (Fire)

Window

Blinds, Shades & Cords

Yard / Property Maintenance

Augers

Blowers & Yard Vacs

Brush Cutters

Decking Materials

EdgersFlame Weeders

Hedge Trimmers

Lawn Mowers (Not Riding)

Planting/Gardening Accessories

Snow Blowers & Throwers

Sprayers

Sprinklers (Lawn)

Weed Trimmers

Wheelbarrows/Garden Carts

Industrial, Business & Scientific

Amusement Park Related

Amusement Rides

Building Maintenance & Security

Building Security

Exit and Emergency LightsHand Dryers

Service Doors & Access

Signs

Industrial Lighting

Choral Risers

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Food Related

Displays & Freezer Cases

Food Makers & Machines

Playground Equipment

Swings, Slides & Play Structures

Public Announcement (PA) Systems

Public Announcement Systems

Science Supply

Laboratory Equipment

Polariscopes

Thermostats/Thermometers/Sensors

Musical Instruments

Musical Instruments

Musical Instruments

Pet Supplies

Pet Supplies

Aquariums & Accessories

Pet Accessories

Sports, Outdoors & Recreation

Camping, Hiking, Fishing & Hunting

Climbing Equipment

Fishing Items

Hunting Equipment

Other Outdoor Items

Spear/Dart Guns

Tents & Canopies

Fitness & Exercise

Exercise Machines/Equipment

Float Tanks

Outdoor Games & Equipment

Fireworks & Accessories

Paintball Equipment & Accessories

Sporting Goods & Equipment

Baseball/Softball Accessories

Basketball

Bicycles & Accessories

Helmets & Helmet Accessories

Horseback Riding Accessories

PitchbacksScuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment

Skiing/Snowboarding

Sports Equipment & AccessoriesSwimming Pool & Spa

Hot Tubs/Spas

Saunas

Swimming Pool Items

Stationery & Office Supply

Desk Accessories

Paperweights

Staplers

Office Machines

Copiers & Printers

Facsimile (FAX) Machines

LaminatorsLight Boxes

Paper Shredders

Projectors

Paper Products

Journals & Calendars

Motorsport & Utility VehiclesGeneral Automotive

Automotive ProductsGolf Carts & Utility Vehicles

Golf Carts (Riding)

Other Carts & Utility Vehicles

Utility Vehicles

Motorsports & Riding

All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)

Go-Karts & Accessories

Motorcycles, Dirt Bikes & Accessories

Snowmobiles

Vehicle Accessories

Personal Transport

Human Transporters

Riding Mowers & Yard Tractors

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Appendix B: Categorization of Childrens Products

WeMakeItSafer includes products that are primarily intended for children twelve and under in the

Childrens category. Intended for children, includes both products that are primarily intended for a

childs direct use and products primarily intended for a childs care by an adult. Examples include

toys, pacifiers, childrens clothing, strollers and cribs. A complete listing of product types is

included in Appendix A: Listing of Product Categories, Subcategories and Types.

Products that could be used by children but are not primarily intended for children are not included

in the Childrens category, even if the product was recalled due to a potential hazard to children.

For example, both a coffee table and a candle containing high levels of lead, which can be

dangerous to children, would be included in Home & Garden rather than in Childrens because

neither the coffee table nor the candle is a childrens product.

Similarly, bicycles and sporting equipment may be used by children. However, unless the item was

intended primarily for a child, they will be included in Sports, Outdoors & Recreation. One example

is a professional-height basketball hoop that can be installed in a backyard. While children may

shoot baskets in the hoop, it is not primarily intended for children twelve and under and would be

included in the Sports, Outdoors & Recreation category. On the other hand, a five foot, plasticbasketball hoop that can generally only be used by children, will be in the Childrens category.

Products that have exceptions to the above rule, or for which additional explanation may be helpful,

are discussed below.

Video Game Consoles While many households withoutchildren have game consoles and,

therefore, it can be argued that the consoles are not primarily intended for children, because the

consoles are required to play games that are often primarily intended for children, we have

included video game consoles in the Childrens category.

Youth ATVs The majority of Youth ATVs are designed for use by teens and are not intended for

children twelve and under. Some ATVs in the 70cc to 90cc range have age recommendations of

twelve and up; rarely are ATVs greater than 50cc recommended for children under twelve. If age

recommendations are not provided, consideration is given to the manufacturer (whether a toy

company or a recreational vehicle company), the speed the vehicle travels, the power source and

the size of the engine. In general, we have included Youth ATVs over 50cc in the Motorsport &

Utility Vehicles category. Youth ATVs that are 50cc or less, and ATV-shaped ride-on toys intended

for small children, are included in the Childrens category.

Motorbikes and Go Karts The same methodology used in determining ATV classification is used

for classification of motorbikes. Unless the product is a ride-on toy shaped like a motorcycle or Go

Kart, or children are specifically mentioned in the recall, these products are included in the

Motorsport & Utility Vehicles category.

Bicycle Motocross (BMX) Bikes - Bicycle Motocross (BMX) is considered an extreme sport, the

participants of which are most often teens and adults. Because BMX bikes tend to be smaller in

size and have less complicated gearing mechanisms compared to other adult bikes, BMX bikes

may be used by children. However, BMX bikes are not primarily intended for children and are not

included in the Childrens product category unless a recall announcement specifically identifies the

bike as a childrens bike.

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