Consumer Product Safety Council - Product Recalls

US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Recent recalls and product safety news

Recalls and product safety news from CPSC ( http://www.cpsc.gov)
update: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:00:00 GMT

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ImagiPLAY Recalls Bead Maze Toys Due to Laceration Hazard
date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:00:00 GMT

The trees on the toys can detach, exposing a metal screw. This poses a laceration hazard to young children. read more
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Candela Recalls Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Anthropologie Stores
date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:30:00 GMT

The candle flames could flare up out of the tin container during the burning of the last half inch of wax, posing a fire and burn hazard. read more
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Watts Water Technologies Recalls Rotor and Shaft Assemblies Due to Fire Hazard
date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:30:00 GMT

If the assembly was installed in a fire suppression system and remained in a closed position, sufficient water might not have been available in the event of a fire. This posed a fire hazard to consumers. read more
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Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recall to Repair Window Blinds by Green Mountain Vista
date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT

The black-out roller shades and insulated roman shades have a continuous looped bead chain that when not attached to the wall or floor, hangs loosely by the blind, posing a fatal strangulation hazard to children. read more
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Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall of Roman Blinds; Sold Exclusively at IKEA
date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck in an exposed inner cord on the backside of the roman blinds. read more
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Brownie's Third Lung Recalls Air Compressors Due to Drowning Hazard
date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:30:00 GMT

The air compressor's components can fail, which could cause a stoppage of air flow. This poses a risk of drowning to users. read more
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Target Recalls Dive Sticks Due to Impalement Hazard
date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:30:00 GMT

The recalled dive sticks could remain in an upright position, posing an impalement hazard to young children. CPSC banned pre-weighted dive sticks in 2001. read more
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Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by R&D International Due to Strangulation Hazard
date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:30:00 GMT

The jackets have drawstrings through the hood and at the waist. Children can get entangled in the drawstrings that can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches. read more
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GE Recalls to Inspect and Repair Wall Ovens Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
date: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:00:00 GMT

The extreme heat used in the self-clean cycle can escape, if the wall oven door is removed and incorrectly re-attached by the installer or the consumer. This can pose a fire and burn hazard to consumers. read more
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Lithium-Ion Batteries Used with Bicycle Lights Recalled By DiNotte Lighting Due to Burn Hazard
date: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:30:00 GMT

A loose wiring connection and improper venting can cause the battery to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. read more
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Cobra Electronics Recalls Children's Two-Way Radios with Rechargeable Batteries Due to Chemical Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively in Toys "R" Us Stores
date: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:30:00 GMT

The rechargeable batteries in the radios can leak electrolyte, posing a chemical burn hazard to consumers. read more
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Swim 'N Score Dive Sticks Recalled by Modell's Due to Risk of Impalement Injury to Children
date: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:30:00 GMT

Children can fall or land on these dive sticks in shallow water and suffer impalement injuries. Eye and other facial injuries are also possible. In April 2001, CPSC banned certain types of dive sticks. read more
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JA-RU Recalls Toy Trains Due To Choking Hazard
date: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:30:00 GMT

The recalled toy contain small parts which can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. read more
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Lighted Showcases Recalled by Seventh Avenue Due to Fire Hazard
date: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:30:00 GMT

The lighted showcase's plug adaptor can overheat and melt the adaptor's plastic housing, posing a fire hazard. read more
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Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled by American Honda Motor Due to Risk of Swing Arm Weld Failure
date: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:30:00 GMT

The weld on the right side of the swing arm can fail, causing the rider to lose control and crash. This could pose a risk of injury or death to riders. read more
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