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CPSC Recalls
Children's Art Easels Recalled by MacPherson's Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
11/05/09
The chalkboard surface coating contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Samsung Over-the-Range Microwaves Recalled Due to Shock Hazard
11/05/09
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.
The Life is Good Company Travel Mugs Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
11/05/09
The travel mugs can become excessively hot to the touch when filled with hot liquids, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Adventure Playsets Recall to Repair Backyard Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard
11/05/09
The plastic coated lumber on the horizontal ladder (monkey bar/swing beam) can weaken over time due to rotting of the whitewood (spruce, pine and fir species), resulting in a fall hazard.
CPSC Warns: Don't Be Haunted by Burn and Laceration Hazards this Halloween
10/29/09
Soon the ghouls and goblins of Halloween night will prowl neighborhood streets in search of treats. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) wants to ensure that candle flames from jack-o-lanterns, decorative obstacles on the porch or...
CPSC, EPA, HUD, CDC, and ATSDR Release Initial Chinese Drywall Studies
10/29/09
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry...
Sony Recalls Computer AC Adapters Due to Shock Hazard
10/28/09
Insulation inside the AC adapter can fail over time, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
Halloween Flashlights Sold Exclusively at Target Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
10/28/09
The flashlights can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Near Strangulation of Children Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Louis Hornick & Co.; Sold Exclusively at Bed Bath & Beyond
10/27/09
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.
Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Whole Space; Sold Exclusively by Hanover Direct/Domestications
10/27/09
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.
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair IKEA Roller Blinds
10/27/09
Strangulations can occur if the blind's looped bead chain is not attached to the wall or the floor with the tension device provided and a child's neck becomes entangled in the free-standing loop.
Belkin International Inc. Recalls SurgeMaster Surge Protectors Due to Shock Hazard
10/27/09
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.
CPSC Urges Parents and Caregivers to Stop Using "My Baby Soother" Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard
10/26/09
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop providing "My Baby Soother" pacifiers to their children. The pacifiers were distributed by T & L Trading Corp., of Brooklyn, N.Y. The pacifiers...
CPSC Announces ANPR for Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROVs) to Address Rising Death Toll
10/22/09
Furthering its commitment to improve the safety of Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROVs) and reduce the number of deaths and serious injuries nationwide, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission voted to publish an advance notice of proposed...
Coby Electronics Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold with Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard
10/22/09
The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
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