Jump ‘n Jive Doorway Jumpers Recalled by Graco: Choking Hazard

August 7, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. – THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION, IN COOPERATION WITH THE FIRM NAMED BELOW, TODAY ANNOUNCED A VOLUNTARY RECALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONSUMER PRODUCT. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING RECALLED PRODUCTS IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.

NAME OF PRODUCT: JUMP ‘N JIVE™ DOORWAY JUMPERS

UNITS: ABOUT 2,400

Target Recalls Circo Booster Seats Due to Fall Hazard

August 7, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. – THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION, IN COOPERATION WITH THE FIRM NAMED BELOW, TODAY ANNOUNCED A VOLUNTARY RECALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONSUMER PRODUCT. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING RECALLED PRODUCTS IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.

NAME OF PRODUCT: CIRCO BOOSTER SEATS

UNITS: ABOUT 43,000

IMPORTER: TARGET, OF MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.

Paper Towel Dispensers Recalled By Global Plastics: Fire Hazard

August 6, 2009

THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL WAS VOLUNTARILY CONDUCTED BY THE FIRM IN COOPERATION WITH THE CPSC. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING THE PRODUCT IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.

NAME OF PRODUCT: BAY WEST & HILLYARD HYBRID WAVE N CUT PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS

UNITS: 14,000

MANUFACTURER: GLOBAL PLASTICS LTD., OF CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIF.

CPSC Reminder To Yamaha Rhino Riders To Stay Safe This Summer

August 6, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. – SUMMER IS HERE AND THAT MEANS OFF-ROAD RIDING IS IN HIGH SEASON IN MANY COMMUNITIES. AS SIDE-BY-SIDE RECREATIONAL OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES (ROVS) CONTINUE TO GAIN IN POPULARITY, SO DOES THE NUMBER OF REPORTS TO THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION OF INJURIES AND DEATHS INVOLVING THESE VEHICLES. EVEN THOUGH ROVS HAVE A ROLL CAGE AND SEAT BELTS, CPSC URGES ALL RIDERS AND PASSENGERS TO REMAIN VIGILANT ABOUT SAFETY BEFORE HITTING THE TRAILS AND WHILE OFF-ROADING.

Ross To Pay $500,000 Civil Penalty For Failing To Report Drawstrings In Children’s Outerwear

August 6, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. – THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT ROSS STORES INC., OF PLEASANTON, CALIF. HAS AGREED TO PAY A CIVIL PENALTY OF $500,000. THE PENALTY SETTLEMENT, WHICH HAS BEEN PROVISIONALLY ACCEPTED BY THE COMMISSION, RESOLVES CPSC STAFF ALLEGATIONS THAT ROSS KNOWINGLY FAILED TO REPORT TO CPSC IMMEDIATELY, AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL LAW, THAT CHILDREN’S HOODED SWEATSHIRTS IT SOLD HAD DRAWSTRINGS AT THE NECK.

Wagner Spray Tech and Techtronic Industries Agree To Pay $800,000 Civil Penalty for Delay in Reporting Overheating Battery Chargers

August 6, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. – THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT WAGNER SPRAY TECH CORP., OF PLYMOUTH, MINN. AND TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES CO. LTD, OF HONG KONG, INCLUDING ITS WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA INC., OF ANDERSON, S.C., HAVE AGREED TO PAY AN $800,000 CIVIL PENALTY. THE PENALTY SETTLES A FEDERAL LAWSUIT FILED IN THE U.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF MINNESOTA ALLEGING THAT WAGNER AND TECHTRONIC FAILED TO TIMELY REPORT TO CPSC AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL LAW THE OVERHEATING OF CERTAIN DEFECTIVE CORDLESS POWER DRILL BATTERY CHARGERS. THESE CHARGERS WERE DISTRIBUTED UNDER THE WAGNER BRAND NAME AND MANUFACTURED BY TECHTRONIC. THE PRODUCTS WERE REPORTEDLY INVOLVED IN SEVERAL INCIDENTS THAT RESULTED IN PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Ground Beef Products Recalled in California: Salmonella Contamination

August 6, 2009

Recall Release CLASS I RECALL
FSIS-RC-041-2009 HEALTH RISK: HIGH

Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Brian K. Mabry

Beef Packers, Inc., a Fresno, CA, establishment, is recalling approximately 825,769 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with Salmonella, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Baby Hammock Recall – La Siesta Yayita Baby Hammocks Recalled Due to Strangulation Hazard

August 5, 2009

baby hammock recallLa Siesta Yayita Baby Hammocks are being recalled by Kaplan Early Learning Company, of Lewisville, North Carolina.

The recalled baby hammock can flip over, posing a serious fall hazard and strangulation hazard to infants who become entrapped in the seat’s restraint straps while upside down.

Ross Stores Recalls Plant Stands: Marble Top Can Detach and Fall on Consumers

August 5, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. – THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION, IN COOPERATION WITH THE FIRM NAMED BELOW, TODAY ANNOUNCED A VOLUNTARY RECALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONSUMER PRODUCT. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING RECALLED PRODUCTS IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.

NAME OF PRODUCT: MARBLE TOP PLANT STANDS

UNITS: ABOUT 1,800

Increasing Burn Injuries Prompt Black & Decker to Reannounce Recall of Trimmers and Edgers

August 5, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. – THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION, IN COOPERATION WITH THE FIRM NAMED BELOW, TODAY ANNOUNCED A VOLUNTARY RECALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONSUMER PRODUCT. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING RECALLED PRODUCTS IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.

NAME OF PRODUCT: BLACK & DECKER GH1000 GRASSHOG XP STRING TRIMMER/EDGERS

UNITS: ABOUT 200,000

Spalding In-Ground Basketball Hoops Recalled By Russell Brands

August 5, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. – THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION, IN COOPERATION WITH THE FIRM NAMED BELOW, TODAY ANNOUNCED A VOLUNTARY RECALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONSUMER PRODUCT. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING RECALLED PRODUCTS IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.

NAME OF PRODUCT: SPALDING IN-GROUND BASKETBALL HOOPS

UNITS: ABOUT 1,700

Baby Hammocks Recalled by Nova Natural Toys & Crafts Due to Fall and Strangulation Hazards

August 5, 2009

More about Baby Hammock Recalls Here.

Baby Hammocks Recalled by Kaplan Early Learning Due to Fall and Strangulation Hazards

August 5, 2009

See more about this baby hammock recall here.

Polaris Recalls Ranger Side-by-Side Vehicles: Fire Hazard

August 5, 2009

THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL WAS VOLUNTARILY CONDUCTED BY THE FIRM IN COOPERATION WITH THE CPSC. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING THE PRODUCT IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.

NAME OF PRODUCT: 2009 POLARIS RANGER “CREW” AND “6X6” SIDE-BY-SIDE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

UNITS: ABOUT 3,800

IMPORTER: POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC., OF MEDINA, MINN.

Expanded Distribution Area of Romaine Lettuce Recall

August 4, 2009

Tanimura & Antle, Inc. of Salinas, California is expanding the geographic scope of its voluntary recall of bulk and wrapped romaine head lettuce. Although the volume of cases from the single recalled lot has not changed, the company recognizes the possibility that some customers may have distributed the romaine in states beyond the original 29. Therefore, the company is extending the U.S. recall to all 50 states. The recall also includes Puerto Rico and Canada, as initially indicated.

CHANGZHOU NANXIASHU ( 09V294000 )

August 2, 2009

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     CHANGZHOU NANXIASHU / 2575     2005-2007
     CHANGZHOU NANXIASHU / 2948     2005-2007
     CHANGZHOU NANXIASHU / 42708     2005-2007
     CHANGZHOU NANXIASHU / 42709     2005-2007
     CHANGZHOU NANXIASHU / 90153     2005-2007

DODGE ( 09V295000 )

August 2, 2009

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     DODGE / SPRINTER     2006
     FORD / E-250     2004
Manufacturer: ACCESS MOBILITY CENTER Mfr’s Report Date: JUL 10, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V295000 EQ08011 NHTSA Action Number: EQ08011

FORD ( 09V295000 )

August 2, 2009

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     DODGE / SPRINTER     2006
     FORD / E-250     2004
Manufacturer: ACCESS MOBILITY CENTER Mfr’s Report Date: JUL 10, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V295000 EQ08011 NHTSA Action Number: EQ08011

FORD ( 09V296000 )

August 2, 2009

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     DODGE / SPRINTER     2006
     FORD / E-250     2004
Manufacturer: ACCESS MOBILITY CENTER Mfr’s Report Date: JUL 10, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V296000 EQ08011 NHTSA Action Number: EQ08011

DODGE ( 09V296000 )

August 2, 2009

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     DODGE / SPRINTER     2006
     FORD / E-250     2004
Manufacturer: ACCESS MOBILITY CENTER Mfr’s Report Date: JUL 10, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V296000 EQ08011 NHTSA Action Number: EQ08011

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