Daiso To Pay $2 Million Civil Penalty for Violations of Federal Safety Laws and Must Stop Importing Children’s Products and Toys Into U.S.
March 4, 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C.- THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT DAISO HOLDING USA INC., DAISO SEATTLE LLC, OF SEATTLE, WA AND DAISO CALIFORNIA LLC, OF HAYWARD, CA HAVE AGREED TO PAY A $2.05 MILLION CIVIL PENALTY AND STOP IMPORTING CHILDREN’S PRODUCTS AND TOYS INTO THE UNITED STATES. DUE TO ALLEGED VIOLATIONS OF FEDERAL SAFETY LAWS, THE COMPANY MUST NOW DEMONSTRATE TO THE COMMISSION THAT IT HAS SUFFICIENT KNOWLEDGE OF AND IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH CPSC SAFETY STANDARDS AND TESTING REQUIREMENTS.
Boys’ Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Ten West Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold at Burlington Coat Factory
March 4, 2010
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: BOYS’ HOODED JACKETS
UNITS: ABOUT 75
Children’s Bracelets Recalled by Chandigarh Fashion Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
March 4, 2010
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: CHILDREN’S BANGLES
UNITS: ABOUT 1,200
Outdoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by American Electric Lighting Due to Shock Hazard
March 4, 2010
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: OUTDOOR LIGHTING FIXTURES
UNITS: ABOUT 900
LELE & Company Recalls Children’s Hooded Sweatshirt Sets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
March 4, 2010
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: CHILDREN’S HOODED SWEATSHIRT SETS WITH DRAWSTRINGS
UNITS: ABOUT 2,700
Micro Bird School Buses
March 4, 2010
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GM Recall: Chevrolet Cobalt & Pontiac G5, Pursuit, G4 – Power Steering Failure
March 3, 2010
General Motors has quietly announced a recall of over one million compact cars, as posted in a statement dated March 2nd, 2010 on the GM website. This recall affects the power steering units in the following automobiles:
• 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt
• 2007-2010 Pontiac G5
• 2005-206 Pontiac Pursuit (Canada)
• 2005-2006 Pontiac G4 (Mexico)
The automobiles referencing other countries are the locations where they were sold, not manufactured.
T. Marzetti Recalls Dips Due to Salmonella
March 3, 2010
Columbus, Ohio – T. Marzetti Company today announced as a precautionary measure that it is voluntarily recalling certain production codes of T. Marzetti Veggie Dips, Oak Lake Chip Dips and Great Value Chip Dips because an ingredient used in the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. There have been no reports of illnesses associated with the identified products, and no other types, varieties of flavors of products are affected by this recall.
Castella Imports Recalls Castella Chicken Soup Base: Salmonella
March 3, 2010
Castella Imports of Hauppauge, NY, is voluntarily recalling Castella Chicken Soup Base because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
Peachtree Playthings Recalls Children’s Fork and Spoon Sets: Choking Hazard
March 3, 2010
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: SCOOBY DOO, TWEETY AND BATMAN FORK AND SPOON SETS
Lutron Electronics Recalls Roman Shades: Risk of Strangulation
March 3, 2010
LUTRON ELECTRONICS HAS ADDED ITS NAME TO THE RETAILERS JOINING THE VOLUNTARY RECALL ANNOUNCED IN DECEMBER 2009 OF ALL ROMAN SHADES AND ROLL-UP BLINDS
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.
Meijer Recalls Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds: Risk of Strangulation
March 3, 2010
MEIJER HAS ADDED ITS NAME TO THE RETAILERS JOINING THE VOLUNTARY RECALL IN DECEMBER 2009 OF ALL ROMAN SHADES AND ROLL-UP BLINDS.
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.
Daiso To Pay $2 Million Civil Penalty for Violations of Federal Safety Laws
March 3, 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C.- THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT DAISO HOLDING USA INC., DAISO SEATTLE LLC, OF SEATTLE, WASH. AND DAISO CALIFORNIA LLC, OF HAYWARD, CALIF. HAVE AGREED TO PAY A $2.05 MILLION CIVIL PENALTY AND STOP IMPORTING CHILDREN’S PRODUCTS AND TOYS INTO THE UNITED STATES. DUE TO ALLEGED VIOLATIONS OF FEDERAL SAFETY LAWS, THE COMPANY MUST NOW DEMONSTRATE TO THE COMMISSION THAT IT HAS SUFFICIENT KNOWLEDGE OF AND IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH CPSC SAFETY STANDARDS AND TESTING REQUIREMENTS.
Randolph Packing Recalls Beef Products: E. coli
March 3, 2010
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Heartland Foods Recalls Black Pepper: Salmonella
March 2, 2010
Indianapolis, IN – Heartland Foods, Inc. of Indianapolis is voluntarily recalling all sizes/containers of COARSE GROUND BLACK PEPPER shipped from their facility at 6815 E. 34th Street, Indianapolis IN. Potential distribution took place on or after October 19th, 2009 to February 17th, 2010. These products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, the elderly, and other with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
Blue Bird Recalls Rear Engine Buses: Fire Hazard
March 1, 2010
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Wilson Recalls Livestock Trailers: Crash Risk
March 1, 2010
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Terex Recalls Texoma 330 Auger Drills: Injury Risk
March 1, 2010
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Girardin Recalls School Buses: Improper Seating
March 1, 2010
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Mack Trucks Recalled: Axle Assembly
March 1, 2010
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