Fisher-Price Recalls Little People Builders’ Load ‘n Go Wagons due to Laceration Hazard
July 29, 2011
Fisher-Price is recalling about 208,000 Little People® Builders’ Load ‘n Go Wagon due to laceration hazards. Several injuries have been reported.
Hazard: The back of the wagon’s plastic handle has molded-in reinforcement. This design adds stiffness and facilitates children gripping the handle. The handle poses a laceration hazard if a child falls on it.
Kohler Recalls Shower Doors Due to Laceration Hazard
July 28, 2011
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Prime-Line Products Recalls Child Bathtub Non-Slip Pads Due To Fall Hazard
July 28, 2011
Description: The recalled items are whale-shaped, white, vinyl, non-slip bathtub pads with textured surfaces and adhesive backings and are used to help prevent children from slipping and falling in bathtubs. The pads come in sets of 12 and 15. Each set contains pads that range in size from 2 to 4 inches tall. The model number is S-4630 and SKU number is 049793846303. Both are printed on the back of the packaging.
Prim-Line Recalls Child Safety Latches and Outlet Covers
July 28, 2011
About 37,000 child safety latches and outlet covers are being recalled by Prime-Line, of Redlands, CA because the screws on the safety latches and outlet covers can loosen and/or break, allowing children can gain access to electrical outlets and other potentially hazardous items.
Ross Stores Recalls Acacia Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
July 23, 2011
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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Homelite Recalls Pressure Washer Surface Cleaner Attachments Sold at Home Depot
July 22, 2011
Homelite is recalling about 40,000 surface cleaner attachments for pressure washers. The surface cleaner attachment’s nozzle and spray bar can break and detach, breaking the unit’s plastic housing. The broken nozzle, spray bar and/or plastic housing can strike consumers. These recalled pressure washer attachments were sold exclusively at Home Depot between February 2010 and June 2011 for about $70 when sold as an attachment, and about $450 when sold with a pressure washer.
Swix Sport USA Recalls Uvex Funride Ski Helmets
July 22, 2011
About 800 Uvex Funride ski helmets are being recalled by Swix Sport, USA of Haverhill, Massachusetts because the recalled helmet provides “insufficient shock absorption and resistance to penetration, posing a head injury hazard.”
Target Recalls Children’s Task Lamps Due to Laceration and Fire Hazards
July 21, 2011
Target is recalling about 13,000 Circo Children’s Task Lamps because they could overheat, causing the glue inside the socket of the lamp to melt into the bulb socket area. Cooled glue can then stick to the lightbulb base, which could cause the bulb to break when consumers attempt to remove it. The glue could also cause a fire hazard.
Chanel Recalls Silk Scarves and Garments Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
July 8, 2011
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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Chanel silk scarves, dresses, skirts and blouses
Mizuno USA Inc. Recalls Baseball and Softball Gloves Due to Presence of Mold
July 7, 2011
About 131,000 Mizuno Supreme Series and Ballpark Pro baseball and softball gloves have been recalled after a variety of molds were found, which could cause respiratory or other infections in people with chronic health problems, or in individuals who have impaired immune systems.
Name of Product: Mizuno Supreme Series and Ballpark Pro baseball and softball gloves
Dollar Tree Recalls Glass Votive Candle Holders – May Shatter During Use
July 6, 2011
Description: This recall involves frosted or clear glass votive candle holders with French vanilla scented candles. The votive candle holders are 2 1/2 inches tall. Model number 976127 and date code 1010 are printed on the bottom of the glass votive candle holder.
Children’s Sleepwear Recalled by Sage Creek Organics Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
July 1, 2011
Importer: Sage Creek Organics, of Tarzana, CA
Hazard: The garments fail to meet the federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear posing a risk of burn injury to children. The garments are being recalled because they do not meet the tight-fitting sizing requirements.
Wm. Wright Co. Recalls Roman Shade Kits due to Risk of Strangulation
July 1, 2011
Wm. Wright if Antioch, TN has is recalling about 48,000 Roman shade make-it-yourself kids because the cords pose strangulation hazards to children.
Name of Product: Roman shade make-it-yourself kits
Units: About 48,000
Wm. Wright Co., of Antioch, TN
Cost Plus Inc. Recalls Wooden Animal Drum Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
July 1, 2011
About 1,000 wooden animal drums are being recalled by Cost Plus because they exceed maximum lead paint standards issued by the CPSC.
Name of Product: Wooden animal drum
Units: About 1,000
Importer: Cost Plus Inc. of Oakland, Calif.
Husqvarna Recalls TuffTorq Yard Tractors Due to Loss of Braking Ability
June 10, 2011
Husqvarna Professional Products Inc., of Charlotte, NC recalls approximately 1,600 Husqvarna Yard Tractors – TuffTorq K46LD Transaxle. The yard tractor’s transaxle can experience intermittent drive failure, posing a risk of reduced or lost braking ability.
Quality Bicycle Products Recalls Civia Bicycle Racks Due to Fall Hazard
June 9, 2011
Quality Bicycle Products of Bloomington, MN recalls about 100 Civia Loring carrying racks for mounting over the front bicycle wheel causing potential crash hazard. The bicycle rack’s mounting bracket can crack or break leading to potential falling of the rider when the rack collides with the wheel. At least one known mounting bracket breaking that resulted in injury has been reported.
Venmar Ventilation Recalls Air Exchangers Due to Fire Hazard
June 8, 2011
Venmar Ventilation Inc., of Quebec, Canada recall nearly 1,400 Air Exchangers due to potential fire hazard. Although there have been no reports in the United States, the firm has received almost ten reports of overheating incidents resulting in fires and property damage outside of the United States.
EKSuccess Brands Recalls American Girl Crafts Jewelry Kit Due of Lead Paint
June 8, 2011
EKSuccess Brands, a division of Wilton Brands Inc., of Woodbridge, IL recalls American Girl Crafts™ Pearly Beads & Ribbon Bracelets kit due to excessive lead levels found in the surface coating of the beads. Nearly 75,000 kits are affected by the recall.
MGA Recalls MAKEUPDesign Sketch Book Because of Possible Staphylococcus Contamination
June 7, 2011
MGA Entertainment of Van Nuys, CA is recalling the Bratz Makeup Design Sketch Book. This product has the potential to be contaminated with Staphylococcus warneri and Staphylococcus intermedius. The recalled item was produced between November 5, 2010 and February 25, 2011. Nearly 6,200 units have been affected by this recall. MGA has discontinued production and distribution of this product.
Musical Shaker Instrument Recalled by Woodstock Percussion Due to Laceration and Choking Hazard
June 3, 2011
The Gripper Shaker musical instrument by Woodstock Percussion is being recalled due to laceration and choking hazards resulting from a detached handle.
About 9,400 of the shaker instruments were sold in the United States, mostly from mail-order catalogs, websites and retail stores between August 2010 and March 2011. They sold for about $5 a pair.
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