Glass Shade Holders
Details: Westinghouse Lighting brand 3 ¼ inch round glass shade holders. The ceiling-mounted holders have model number 70242 and product date code “2014 APR” stamped on the bottom of the holder, near the socket. The brass-plated shade holders have a 2 ½ inch pull chain and are used with round globe or decorative shaped glass shades with a 3 ¼ inch fitter.
Why: The pull chain switch on the glass shade holder is incorrectly wired, posing a shock hazard to the consumer.
Incidents: None reported
How many: About 5,000
For more: 888-417-6222 from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, or go to and click on the safety notice at the top of the page for more information.
Residential hydraulic elevators
Details: Elmira Hydraulic residential hydraulic elevators. The elevators were installed in homes with multiple floors. They have a manual accordion-style car gate door with vinyl laminate inserts and a control panel with up and down buttons, light switch, telephone, emergency stop button and power failure light. “Cambridge Elevating” is printed on the elevator’s push button panel.
Why: The elevator can operate while the gate door is open, posing a crushing hazard.
Incidents: Coastal Carolina Elevators has received three reports of incidents with the elevators, including one injury that resulted in a catastrophic brain injury to a 10-year-old boy from Baltimore.
How many: About 240
For more: 843-399-6545 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, or go to and click on the Recall tab at the top of the page (effective April 6.
CreaMiser refrigerated creamer dispensers
Details: CreaMiser refrigerated coffee creamer dispensers for commercial use with model numbers 200, 210 and 400, digital thermometers and certain serial numbers. The plastic dispensers were sold in the following colors: black granite, gray granite and sand. Models 200 and 210 have two creamer dispenser stations and model 400 has four creamer dispenser stations. Model, serial number and “CreaMiser Products Corporation” are printed on a white sticker or metal name plate on the back of the dispensers.
Why: A relay inside the creamer dispensers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents: There have been seven incidents with the recalled creamer dispensers, including two fires at repair facilities and five units that had melted digital thermometers. No injuries have been reported.
How many: About 5,600
For more: 800-905-3366 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or go to and click on “CreaMiser Refrigerated Creamer Dispensers Recalled by WhiteWave” below the menu on the left side of the home page for more information.
Bernat Tizzy Yarn
Details: all 11 colors of Bernat brand Tizzy Yarn. The yarn was sold as a ball or skein in a 3.5-ounce package with a paper sleeve. The green sleeve has a striped border with a photo of a baby in a knitted sweater and “Bernat” printed in all white capital letters and “Tizzy” printed in yellow and orange letters. UPC codes included in the recall are printed under the barcode on the paper sleeve. Below is a full listing of the color numbers, color names and UPC codes included in the recall.
Why: In finished knit or crochet items, the yarn can unravel or snag and form a loop, posing an entanglement hazard to young children.
Incidents: Bernat has received two reports of children becoming entangled from unraveling or snagging yarn blankets. No injuries have been reported.
How many: About 620,000 in the U.S and about 220,000 in Canada
For more: 844-418-7973 from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday or go to and click on the “Voluntary Recall” button at the top of the page for more information.
