Gas Vent Dampers Recalled by Effikal Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
October 10, 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: AUTOMATIC GAS VENT DAMPERS
UNITS: ABOUT 45,000
Rack Room Shoes Recalls Girls’ Sandals Due to Choking Hazard
October 9, 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: GIRLS’ SANDALS
UNITS: ABOUT 11,000
CPSC and Chance Rides Manufacturing Announce Recall to Inspect and Repair YO-YO Amusement Rides
October 9, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. - IN COOPERATION WITH THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC), CHANCE RIDES MANUFACTURING INC. (CRM), OF WICHITA, KANSAS IS VOLUNTARILY RECALLING TO INSPECT AND REPAIR ABOUT 85 YO-YO AMUSEMENT RIDES ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
CPSC HAS RECEIVED REPORTS OF TWO INCIDENTS INVOLVING THE YO-YO RIDE RESULTING IN INJURIES TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS, INCLUDING SCRAPED KNEES AND BACK STRAINS. ON MAY 16, 2008, 23 RIDERS OF A YO-YO RIDE IN ANGELS CAMP, CALIF. FELL TO THE GROUND WHEN THE SWEEP ARMS SUSPENDING THE CIRCULAR SWINGING CHAIRS THEY WERE RIDING IN BROKE FREE FROM THE RIDE’S CENTER CYLINDER ROD. THE INSPECTION PROGRAM WILL FOCUS ON PREVENTING FUTURE FAILURES.
CRM IS OFFERING RIDE OWNERS AND STATE SAFETY OFFICIALS INSPECTION/REPAIR KITS AND NEW INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES. TO RECEIVE THE INSPECTION/REPAIR KIT OR FOR MORE INFORMATION, OWNERS AND STATE SAFETY OFFICIALS CAN CONTACT CRM AT (800) 242-6231 BETWEEN 8 A.M. AND 5 P.M. CT MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.
CPSC IS WORKING WITH STATE REGULATORS AND INSURANCE PROVIDERS TO ENSURE THAT THESE SAFETY INSPECTIONS AND MODIFICATIONS ARE CONDUCTED. WHILE CPSC HAS JURISDICTION OVER MOBILE AMUSEMENT RIDES AND CONDUCTS INCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS, STATES AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR INSPECTIONS AND OVERSIGHT OF RIDES SUCH AS THE YO-YO.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT WHICH STATES HAVE AMUSEMENT RIDE INSPECTION PROGRAMS AND WHICH AGENCIES CARRY OUT THAT RESPONSIBILITY, CPSC HAS PUBLISHED A DIRECTORY OF STATE AMUSEMENT RIDE SAFETY OFFICIALS (AUGUST 2008), WHICH CAN BE DOWNLOADED AT WWW.CPSC.GOV/CPSCPUB/PUBS/AMUSE.PDF (PDF). 
Coby Electronics Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold with Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players
October 9, 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: RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES SOLD WITH PORTABLE DVD/CD/MP3 PLAYERS
UNITS: ABOUT 13,000
Children’s Necklaces, CD and MP3 Players Sold at Limited Too and Justice Stores Recalled by Tween Brands
October 8, 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 PRODUCTS: CHILDREN’S BALL AND HEART NECKLACES, PORTABLE CD AND MP3 PLAYERS
Game Chairs Recalled by Brunswick Bowling & Billiards Corp.
October 8, 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: “COLONIAL” FOLDING GAME CHAIRS
UNITS: ABOUT 1,700
IMPORTER: BRUNSWICK BOWLING & BILLIARDS CORP., OF LAKE FOREST, ILL.
John Jaques & Son Recalls Lawn Dart Games
October 3, 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: LAWN DART GAMES
UNITS: ABOUT 35
DISTRIBUTOR: JOHN JAQUES & SON LTD., OF EDENBRIDGE, ENGLAND
Viessmann U.S. Recalls Boilers Due to Fire Hazard
October 3, 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: VITODENS 200 BOILERS
UNITS: ABOUT 4,600
Pottery Barn Recalls Wooden Hammock Stands Due to Fall and Laceration Hazard
October 2, 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: WOODEN HAMMOCK STANDS
UNITS: ABOUT 30,000
BRP US Recalls Youth ATVs Due to Collision Hazard
October 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.
PRODUCTS: MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 CAN-AM® YOUTH ATVS
UNITS: ABOUT 1,200
IMPORTER: BRP U.S. INC., OF STURTEVANT, WIS.
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