Williamson-Thermoflo Gas Boilers Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
May 7, 2008
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: WILLIAMSON-THERMOFLO GWS AND GWI GAS BOILERS
UNITS: ABOUT 1,800
MANUFACTURER: WEIL-MCLAIN, OF MICHIGAN CITY, IND.
Onward Manufacturing Recalls Gas Grills
May 6, 2008
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: BROIL KING GAS GRILLS
UNITS: ABOUT 4,800
QVC Recalls Space Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
May 2, 2008
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: SOLEUSAIR SPACE HEATERS
UNITS: ABOUT 28,000
RETAILER: QVC, OF WEST CHESTER, PA.
IMPORTER: SOLEUS INTERNATIONAL, OF EL MONTE, CALIF.
Hammocks Sold by LivingXL Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
April 30, 2008
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: MULTI TEXTELINE HAMMOCKS AND STRIPED QUILTED HAMMOCKS
UNITS: ABOUT 400
RETAILER: THINK BIG PRODUCTS LLC, DBA LIVINGXL, OF CANTON, MASS.
Kyodo America Recalls LawnBott Lawn Mowers
April 27, 2008
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: LAWNBOTT LAWN MOWERS
UNITS: ABOUT 530
Basketball and Flower Tables Recalled by Avon Products Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
April 27, 2008
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: BASKETBALL AND FLOWER TABLES
UNITS: ABOUT 1,000
DISTRIBUTOR: AVON PRODUCTS INC., OF NEW YORK, N.Y.
Waxcessories Recalls Electric Simmer Pots Due to Risk of Fire and Shock
April 27, 2008
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: ELECTRIC SIMMER POTS
UNITS: ABOUT 830,000
Fisher Controls International Recalls Gas Regulators for Leak Hazard
April 26, 2008
THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL WAS VOLUNTARILY CONDUCTED BY THE FIRM IN COOPERATION WITH THE CPSC. CONSUMERS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR LP-GAS DEALER IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.
NAME OF PRODUCT: FISHER MODEL R622H 1ST STAGE LP GAS REGULATORS
UNITS: ABOUT 142,000
MANUFACTURER: FISHER CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL (FCI), OF MCKINNEY, TEXAS
Spring Shifts Kids’ Sports Into High Gear; CPSC and Chicago White Sox Encourage Use of Safety Gear
April 24, 2008
CHICAGO, ILL. – SPRING MARKS THE ANNUAL KICKOFF FOR CHILDREN’S OUTDOOR SPORTS. AS SNOW BOOTS ARE BEING STORED AWAY AND BICYCLES, INLINE SKATES AND SCOOTERS ARE BROUGHT OUT, THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) IS TEAMING UP WITH THE CHICAGO WHITE SOX TO URGE KIDS TO PUT ON THEIR HELMETS AND SAFETY GEAR.
Eight Firms Agree To Pay $320,000 For Failing To Timely Report Drawstrings In Children’s Outerwear
April 23, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. – THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT EIGHT FIRMS HAVE AGREED TO PAY A TOTAL OF $320,000 TO SETTLE ALLEGATIONS THAT THE FIRMS FAILED TO REPORT TO THE CPSC, AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL LAW, THAT THEIR CHILDREN’S HOODED SWEATSHIRTS OR JACKETS WERE SOLD WITH DRAWSTRINGS AT THE HOOD AND NECK. THESE PRODUCTS, WHICH THE FIRMS EVENTUALLY RECALLED, POSE STRANGULATION HAZARDS THAT CAN CAUSE DEATH TO CHILDREN. THE SETTLEMENTS HAVE BEEN PROVISIONALLY ACCEPTED.
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