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Children’s Art Easels Recalled by MacPherson’s Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

CPSC — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

THIS RECALL INVOLVES A CHILDREN’S ART EASEL WHICH HAS A CHALKBOARD SURFACE ON ONE SIDE AND A WHITE BOARD SURFACE ON THE OTHER SIDE.

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Children’s Art Easels Recalled by MacPherson’s Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Samsung Over-the-Range Microwaves Recalled Due to Shock Hazard

CPSC — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

IF AN INSTALLATION BOLT COMES IN CONTACT WITH AN ELECTRICAL COMPONENT INSIDE THE UNIT AND THE MICROWAVE IS PLUGGED INTO AN UNGROUNDED OUTLET, IT COULD CREATE A SHOCK HAZARD.

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Samsung Over-the-Range Microwaves Recalled Due to Shock Hazard

The Life is Good Company Travel Mugs Recalled Due to Burn Hazard

CPSC — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

LIFE IS GOOD HAS RECEIVED THREE REPORTS OF EXCESSIVELY HOT MUGS, INCLUDING ONE COMPLAINT OF A MINOR BURN TO THE HAND.

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The Life is Good Company Travel Mugs Recalled Due to Burn Hazard

Adventure Playsets Recall to Repair Backyard Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard

CPSC — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

THE PLASTIC COATED LUMBER ON THE HORIZONTAL LADDER (MONKEY BAR/SWING BEAM) CAN WEAKEN OVER TIME DUE TO ROTTING OF THE WHITEWOOD.

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Adventure Playsets Recall to Repair Backyard Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard

CPSC Warns About Burn and Laceration Hazards this Halloween

CPSC — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000

CPSC WANTS TO ENSURE THAT CANDLE FLAMES FROM JACK-O-LANTERNS, DECORATIVE OBSTACLES ON THE PORCH OR LAWN, AND SHARP EDGES ON COSTUMES AND ACCESSORIES DON’T KEEP KIDS FROM ENJOYING THIS ANNUAL TRADITION OF TRICK-OR-TREATING.

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CPSC Warns About Burn and Laceration Hazards this Halloween

Chinese Drywall Studies Released by CPSC, EPA, HUD, CDC, and ATSDR

CPSC — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The homes built using drywall imported from China were constructed mostly in 2006 and 2007, often in areas affected by hurricanes.

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Chinese Drywall Studies Released by CPSC, EPA, HUD, CDC, and ATSDR

Sony Recalls Computer AC Adapters Due to Shock Hazard

CPSC — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000

SONY ELECTRONICS INC. OF SAN DIEGO, CALIF.

HAZARD: INSULATION INSIDE THE AC ADAPTER CAN FAIL OVER TIME, POSING AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD TO CONSUMERS.

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Sony Recalls Computer AC Adapters Due to Shock Hazard

Halloween Flashlights Sold Exclusively at Target Recalled Due to Burn Hazard

CPSC — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000

THE HALLOWEEN FLASHLIGHTS CAN OVERHEAT AND MELT, POSING A BURN HAZARD TO CONSUMERS.

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Halloween Flashlights Sold Exclusively at Target Recalled Due to Burn Hazard

Near Strangulation of Children Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Louis Hornick & Co

CPSC — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000

STRANGULATIONS CAN OCCUR WHEN A CHILD PLACES HIS/HER NECK BETWEEN THE EXPOSED INNER CORD AND THE FABRIC ON THE BACKSIDE OF THE BLIND OR WHEN A CHILD PULLS THE CORD OUT AND WRAPS IT AROUND HIS/HER NECK.

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Near Strangulation of Children Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Louis Hornick & Co

Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Whole Space; Sold Exclusively by Hanover Direct/Domestications

CPSC — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000

HIS PARENTS REMOVED THE CORD WHICH LEFT A TEMPORARY RED MARK AROUND HIS NECK. NO PERMANENT INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED.

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Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Whole Space; Sold Exclusively by Hanover Direct/Domestications

Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair IKEA Roller Blinds

CPSC — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000

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: ISDANS, TUPPLUR, AND ENJE ROLLER BLINDS UNITS: ABOUT 533,000 DISTRIBUTOR: IKEA HOME FURNISHINGS, OF [...]

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Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair IKEA Roller Blinds

Belkin International Inc. Recalls SurgeMaster Surge Protectors Due to Shock Hazard

CPSC — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000

BELKIN INTERNATIONAL INC., OF COMPTON, CALIF.

HAZARD: THE MOLDING OF THE PLASTIC 360 DEGREE ROTATING PLUG, WHICH ALLOWS FOR EASY CORD MOVEMENT, CAN CRACK OR DETACH FROM THE PLUG ASSEMBLY, POSING A SHOCK HAZARD TO CONSUMERS.

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Belkin International Inc. Recalls SurgeMaster Surge Protectors Due to Shock Hazard

CPSC: Stop Using ‘My Baby Soother’ Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard

CPSC — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000

CPSC IS URGING PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS TO STOP PROVIDING MY BABY SOOTHER PACIFIERS, WHICH FAILED TO MEET FEDERAL SAFETY STANDARDS BECAUSE THE NIPPLES CAN SEPARATE FROM THE BASE EASILY, POSING A CHOKING HAZARD.

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CPSC: Stop Using ‘My Baby Soother’ Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard

Blair Expands Recall To All Women’s Chenille Apparel Due to Burn Hazard: Additional Reported Deaths

CPSC — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000

BLAIR THEN RECEIVED SEVERAL REPORTS OF DEATHS ALLEGEDLY DUE TO THESE CHENILLE ROBES CATCHING FIRE.

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Blair Expands Recall To All Women’s Chenille Apparel Due to Burn Hazard: Additional Reported Deaths

CPSC Announces ANPR for Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROVs) to Address Rising Death Toll

CPSC — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000

CPSC voted to publish an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) to address safety hazards associated with vehicle ROVs.

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CPSC Announces ANPR for Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROVs) to Address Rising Death Toll

Flatware Recalled by Cambridge Silversmiths Due to Choking Hazard

CPSC — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000

THE COMPANY HAS RECEIVED 28 REPORTS OF A PLASTIC INSERT DETACHING FROM THE FLATWARE. ONE INCIDENT OF INJURY REPORTED, NO SPECIFICS PROVIDED.

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Flatware Recalled by Cambridge Silversmiths Due to Choking Hazard

Toro Recalls Zero Turn Mowers Due to Burn Hazard

CPSC — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000

THE COOLANT OVERFLOW CONTAINER ON THE RECALLED MOWERS CAN BECOME OVER-PRESSURIZED AND CAUSE HOT COOLANT TO SPRAY ON THE OPERATOR.

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Toro Recalls Zero Turn Mowers Due to Burn Hazard

Haunted House Screen Candle Holders Recalled Due to Fire Hazard: Sold at Yankee Candle

CPSC — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000

THE WINDOW PANES ON THE SCREEN ON THESE CANDLES CAN IGNITE, POSING A FIRE HAZARD.

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Haunted House Screen Candle Holders Recalled Due to Fire Hazard: Sold at Yankee Candle

Idea Village Recalls Wireless Light Switches Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000

THE LIGHT SWITCH RECEIVER, WHICH FITS INTO THE WALL OUTLET, CAN OVERHEAT AND POSE A FIRE HAZARD TO CONSUMERS.

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Idea Village Recalls Wireless Light Switches Due to Fire Hazard

Wincraft Recalls Sports Themed Lamps: Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards

CPSC — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000

THE RECALLED LAMPS FEATURE LOGOS FROM A PROFESSIONAL OR COLLEGE SPORTS TEAM AND ROTATE SO THAT THE LOGO CAN BE EASILY SEEN.

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Wincraft Recalls Sports Themed Lamps: Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards