Archives for 2009

IKEA Sofa-bed Mattresses Recalled: Violation of Mattress Flammability Standards

August 28, 2009 By The CPSC Leave a Comment

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: IKEA KARLSTAD SOFA-BEDS UNITS: ABOUT 500 DISTRIBUTOR: IKEA HOME … [Read more...]

Liquidation Outlet Recalls Action Figure Toys Due to Lead Paint

August 28, 2009 By The CPSC Leave a Comment

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: FORCE SOLDIER PLAYSETS, PIRATE EXPEDITIONS WITH PARROT, AND PIRATE … [Read more...]

Frigidaire and Kenmore Smoothtop Electric Ranges Recalled: Fire Hazard

August 28, 2009 By The CPSC 17 Comments

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: CERTAIN FRIGIDAIRE AND KENMORE ELITE SMOOTHTOP ELECTRIC RANGES UNITS: … [Read more...]

Baby Jogger Recalls Strollers Due to Fall Hazard

August 28, 2009 By The CPSC Leave a Comment

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: BABY JOGGER CITY MINI STROLLERS UNITS: ABOUT 41,000 DISTRIBUTOR: BABY … [Read more...]

Toyota Corolla and Scion Recall: Brake Issues

August 27, 2009 By E. Sizemore 110 Comments

Toyota is recalling close to a hundred-thousand Scion and Corolla vehicles. Toyota announced on Wednesday that it has launched a voluntary safety recall on 97,500 Toyota Corolla and Scion cars sold in the United states. The recall involves certain 2009 and 2010 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles, as well as 2008 and 2008 Scion xD vehicles … [Read more...]