Recalls
Two Million Ford Pickup Trucks Recalled Because of Seat Belt Fire Risks
DETROIT- LongIslandNews12.com* reports that Ford has issued a recall of around 2 million F-150 pickup trucks because they are equipped with seatbelts that can cause fires. The auto manufacturer chose to issue the recall because of pressure placed on it from the UnitedStates safety regulators. The recall applies truck models from … [Read more...] about Two Million Ford Pickup Trucks Recalled Because of Seat Belt Fire Risks
Ikea Again Recalls Dressers
According to USA Today, popular furniture and home goods giant Ikea have again recalled about 29 million dressers and chests, citing the death of a child linked to one of the affected models. Ikea Announces a Nationwide Recall of their Dresser and Chests Eight children have died after sustaining injuries caused by unsteady … [Read more...] about Ikea Again Recalls Dressers
J.J. Fuds Recalls Tender Chunks Pet Food for Health Risk
J.J. Fuds Recalling Tender Chunks Pet Food Due To Listeria Contamination. J.J. Fuds is recalling a select lot of J.J. Fuds Chicken Tender Chunks Pet Food because of potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly … [Read more...] about J.J. Fuds Recalls Tender Chunks Pet Food for Health Risk
GM Recalls 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Six Times this Year
GM Recalls Pickup Trucks. Two of General Motor's (GM) most popular pickup trucks, the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra, have been recalled six times this year. According to CNNMoney, the vehicles have been recalled nine times since they came onto the market a year ago. One of the recalls involved 559,000 vehicles … [Read more...] about GM Recalls 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Six Times this Year
Bugaboo Recalls 50,000 Strollers due to Choke, Fall Hazard
Bugaboo Recalls Due To Choke And Fall Hazard. A recall has been issued on more than 50,000 Bugaboo strollers because they pose serious injury risks to children. According to an Associated Press report this week, the recall from Bugaboo International includes its Cameleon and Donkey model strollers. They were sold … [Read more...] about Bugaboo Recalls 50,000 Strollers due to Choke, Fall Hazard
MTD Recalls Log Splitters That Pose Amputation Risk
MTD Recalled Its Log Splitters. Tens of thousands of MTD, MTD Gold, Craftsman, Cub Cadet, Troy Built and Yard Machines brand log splitters are being recalled by MTD Products Inc, of Cleveland, Ohio. The Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) is advising consumers to immediately stop using the recalled log splitters … [Read more...] about MTD Recalls Log Splitters That Pose Amputation Risk
CPSC Reports Two More Hooded Sweatshirt Recalls
Strangulation Hazard With Hooded Sweatshirt. We have been writing, almost weekly, about hooded sweatshirt recalls due to strangulation hazard. This week we are reporting on two more such recalls. About 1,200 “Hello Kitty” Zip Up Hoodie Sweatshirts distributed by NTD Apparel, of Los Angeles, California and about 12,000 Children’s … [Read more...] about CPSC Reports Two More Hooded Sweatshirt Recalls
Gander Mountain Tree Stands Recall: Fall Hazard Alert
Gander Mountain Tree Stands Have Been Recalled. About 13,000 Hang-On Fixed Position Treestands, imported by Gander Mountain Company of St. Paul, Minnesota and manufactured by StrongBuilt, of Waterproof, Louisiana, have been recalled, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced. The clasp on the … [Read more...] about Gander Mountain Tree Stands Recall: Fall Hazard Alert
Arbonne International Recalls Tainted Sea Salt Scrub
Sea Salt Scrub Tainted With Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Bacteria. Potential bacterial contamination has prompted Arbonne International LLC to recall one lot of Seasource Detox Spa Foaming Sea Salt Scrub. According to the recall notice, the scrub may be tainted with Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria. Seasource Detox Spa Foaming … [Read more...] about Arbonne International Recalls Tainted Sea Salt Scrub
Grizzly Industrial Recalls Bandsaws for Safety
Grizzly Industrial Recall Bandsaws Due To Shock Hazard. About 500 bandsaws imported by Grizzly Industrial, of Bellingham, Wash have been recalled due to a shock hazard. Consumers with one of these recalled bandsaw should stop using them immediately until a repair kit is installed. According to the Consumer Products Safety … [Read more...] about Grizzly Industrial Recalls Bandsaws for Safety
OfficeMax Recalls Tasks Chairs Following Injury Reports
Recalled Tasks Chairs Pose Fall Hazard. OfficeMax Inc., of Naperville, Ill. is recalling around 216,000 Office Max Task Chairs because of a fall hazard. According to the recall notice, OfficeMax has received about 35 reports of the chair backs or posts breaking, including 15 reports of injuries involving lacerations, muscle strains, … [Read more...] about OfficeMax Recalls Tasks Chairs Following Injury Reports
Modern Fan Recalls Pensi Fans for Injury Hazard
Modern Fan Recalled Pensi Fans After Posing Injury Hazard. The Modern Fan Company Inc., of Ashland, Oregon, just recalled about 1,300 Pensi Ceiling fans, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced. The Pensi Fans were recalled because the internal coupler that connects the down rod assembly to the motor can break … [Read more...] about Modern Fan Recalls Pensi Fans for Injury Hazard
Wal-Mart Recalls DVD Players for Fire Hazard
Wal-Mart Recalled DVD Players After Posing Fire Hazard. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. of Bentonville, Arkansas, just recalled about 1.5 million Durabrand DVD Players, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced. The DVD players can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. To date, Wal-Mart has … [Read more...] about Wal-Mart Recalls DVD Players for Fire Hazard
Target Recalls Circo Booster Seats
Target is recalling 43,000 Circo Booster Seats that pose a fall hazard. The booster seat restraint buckle can open unexpectedly, allowing a child to fall from the chair and be injured. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), the recall involves Circo booster seats with manufacture date codes XJ0811, XJ0812, … [Read more...] about Target Recalls Circo Booster Seats
Russell Brands Recalls Spalding In-Ground Basketball Hoops Due to Impact Hazard
Russel Brands Recall Basketball Hoops. Russell Brands LLC, of Alexander City, Alabama just recalled about 1,700 Spalding In-Ground Basketball Hoops due to impact hazard, announced the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The Spalding In-Ground Basketball Hoops, which were manufactured in China, were recalled because the … [Read more...] about Russell Brands Recalls Spalding In-Ground Basketball Hoops Due to Impact Hazard
Fender Musical Instruments Recalls Bass Amps for Fire Risk
Fender Musical Instruments Recall Bass Amplifiers. Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC), of Scottsdale, Arizona just issued a recall of about 90 SWR® Natural Blonde™ Acoustic Bass Amplifiers due to fire hazard the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced. The recall was implemented because … [Read more...] about Fender Musical Instruments Recalls Bass Amps for Fire Risk
Fall Hazard Prompts Recall of Bed Steps by Domestications
Bed Steps Recalled Because Of Fall Hazard. Domestications, of Weehawken, New Jersey just issued a recall for about 780 of its Domestications Bed Steps, which were manufactured in China and imported by Hanover Direct Inc., of Weehawken, New Jersey, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced. The … [Read more...] about Fall Hazard Prompts Recall of Bed Steps by Domestications
Sherwin-Williams Recalls Purdy Scrapers
Purdy Scrapers Recalled Due To Laceration Hazard. About 76,000 Purdy 2 ½” 4-Edge Scrapers have been recalled by the Sherwin-Williams Co., of Cleveland, Ohio. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission, the recalled scrapers pose a laceration hazard to consumers. The recalled scraper is a 2 ½” wide steel tool … [Read more...] about Sherwin-Williams Recalls Purdy Scrapers
Foamorder.com Recalls Mattress for Federal Mattress Flammability Standard Violation
Foamoeder.com Recalled Mattress After Violating Flame Standards. Foamorder.com, of San Francisco, California, has issued a recall for about 140 of its Natural Sense Foam Blocks with Cotton Cover (Mattresses), the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced. The recall has been implemented because the foam blocks … [Read more...] about Foamorder.com Recalls Mattress for Federal Mattress Flammability Standard Violation
LeapFrog Recalls
LeapFrog Recall Electronic Toy Dogs After Posing Chocking Hazard. My Pal Scout Electronic Plush Toy Dogs are being recalled by “LeapFrog Enterprises Inc.”, of Emeryville, Calif. because of a choking hazard. This recall involves 3,700 My Pal Scout Plush Toy Dogs. The toy is a green and beige electronic plush dog with plastic … [Read more...] about LeapFrog Recalls
LEGO Recalls Remote Controls
Lego Recall Remote Controls Over Burn Hazard. LEGO Systems Inc., of Enfield, Connecticut has recalled about 1.600 of its Power Functions IR Remote Controls, the U.S. consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced. The recall has been initiated because batteries in the LEGO Power Functions IR Remote Controls can overheat, … [Read more...] about LEGO Recalls Remote Controls
Recall: Meijers Stores Hooded Jackets for Kids
EMH Recall Kid’s Hooded Jackets Due To Entrapment Hazard. Children's hooded jackets made by EMH Associates Inc., of New York, N.Y. have been recalled because of an entrapment hazard. The recall involves about 4,400 garments. According to Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), the jackets have a drawstring around … [Read more...] about Recall: Meijers Stores Hooded Jackets for Kids
Hobby Lobby Recalls Butterfly Chairs for Fall Risk
Hobby Lobby Recall Chairs Which Poses A Fall Hazard. Hobby Lobby Stores, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma has just issued a recall of about 500 of its Leather Butterfly Chairs due to fall hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission just announced. The Hobby Lobby Leather Butterfly Chairs’ chair legs can detach, … [Read more...] about Hobby Lobby Recalls Butterfly Chairs for Fall Risk
Rossignol Recalls Cross-Country Boots for Fall Hazard
Rossignol Recalled Cross-Country Boots Due To Fall Hazard. Rossignol Ski Company of Park City, Utah, has recalled about 3,000 pairs of Rossignol Cross-Country Boots in the United States and 1,000 pairs in Canada, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada, just announced. The Rossignol Cross-Country Boot … [Read more...] about Rossignol Recalls Cross-Country Boots for Fall Hazard
MarineTech Products Recalls Tabletop Rope Cutters
MarineTech Recalled Rope Cutters Due To Burn Hazards. “MarineTech” Products has recalled about 450 Tabletop Rope Cutters because the recalled rope cutters can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced. The Tabletop Rope Cutter product safety recall was … [Read more...] about MarineTech Products Recalls Tabletop Rope Cutters
Crane Recalls Bathtubs Over Defective Drains
Crane Bathtubs Recalled Due To A Drowning Hazard. About 5,500 Crane Bathtubs with a Whirlpool are being recalled today because of defective drain covers. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission, a bather's hair can become entangled in the drain covers, causing the bather’s head to be held under water, which … [Read more...] about Crane Recalls Bathtubs Over Defective Drains
CPSC Announces Recalls of Trampolines
Trampolines Recalled Announce By CPSC. Two recalls of defective products, backyard trampolines and "Jitterbug" cell phones, were recently announced by the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC). Skywalker Holdings Trampolines About 60,000 trampolines sold by Skywalker Holdings of Utah have been recalled because of an … [Read more...] about CPSC Announces Recalls of Trampolines
Specialized Bike Components Recalls Bikes Following Injuries
Specialized Bike Components Recall Due To Fall Hazard. Specialized Bike Components Inc. of Morgan Hill, California has issued two bike recalls because of fall hazards. According to the company's recall notices, several riders have sustained serious injuries when they have fallen from the recalled bikes. The first Specialized Bike … [Read more...] about Specialized Bike Components Recalls Bikes Following Injuries
Best Buy Issues Two Recalls Over Fire Hazards
Best Buy Issued Recall For Fire Hazard. Best Buy just announced two product recalls due to fire hazards, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said. Both recalled products were manufactured in China and imported by Best Buy Company Inc., of Richfield, Minnesota. The CPSC is advising consumers to immediately … [Read more...] about Best Buy Issues Two Recalls Over Fire Hazards
More High Chairs Recalled by Evenflo
Evenflo Recall Its High Chairs Due To Fall Hazard. Evenflo is recalling more defective high chairs today for choking and fall hazards. One recall, involving 90,000 Majestic High Chairs, is actually an expansion of a recall Evenflo issued last December. The second recall involves more than 640,000 Envision High Chairs. Both … [Read more...] about More High Chairs Recalled by Evenflo
Recalls: Radiator After Crushing Child, Off-Road Engine Parts for Crash Hazard
Radiator and Off-Road Engine Parts Recalled. Radson Wall-Mounted Radiators and Wiseco Off-Road Engine Parts are being recalled, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced. Rettig Belgium Radson Wall-Mounted Radiators About 113,000 Rettig Belgium Radson Wall-Mounted Radiators are being recalled for … [Read more...] about Recalls: Radiator After Crushing Child, Off-Road Engine Parts for Crash Hazard
CPSC Announces Two Recalls for Injury Risks: Compound Bows, Wheelbarrows
BowTech Archery Recall Compound Bows After Posing A Risk Of Injury. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced the recall of two products over injury risks. Approximately 8,000 “The General” Compound Bows have been recalled by BowTech Archery of Eugene, Oregon, because the ends of the bow’s limbs … [Read more...] about CPSC Announces Two Recalls for Injury Risks: Compound Bows, Wheelbarrows
CPSC Recalls: Nordica Skis, Disney Toys
CPSC Announced Recalls Of Disney Toys And Nordica Skis. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced two recalls, one by Nordica USA and the other by the Disney Store or fall and choking hazards. Nordica USA issued a recall to repair 4,500 XBi ALU Skis and Binding Plates that can crack and break, … [Read more...] about CPSC Recalls: Nordica Skis, Disney Toys
CPSC Announces Two Dick’s Sporting Goods Recalls
Dick’s Sporting Goods Recall Golfer's Billiard Games And Burner Camp Stoves. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced two separate recalls of items sold by Dick’s Sporting Goods stores. The items include Golfer's Billiard Games, which violate the U.S. lead standard and a burn hazard, as well as Field and Stream … [Read more...] about CPSC Announces Two Dick’s Sporting Goods Recalls
2 CPSC Recalls: Bunk Beds and Timers
CPSC Announced Recalls Of Bunk Beds And Digital Timer. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced two recalls of defective products: The Land of Nod Cottage Bunk Beds due to fall hazard and Intermatic Digital Timers due to shock hazard. According to the CPSC, about 750 Land of Nod Cottage Bunk Beds, … [Read more...] about 2 CPSC Recalls: Bunk Beds and Timers
More Lead Recalls
Children's Products Lead Recalls. Three defective children's products have been recalled for violating U.S. lead standards. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), the recalls include Jesus Fish Beads sold by Discount School Supply; High School Musical Manicure Kits made by Fantas-Eyes, Inc.,; and Lip Gloss Key … [Read more...] about More Lead Recalls
CPSC Recalls Furnaces, Bicycle Stands, and Boys Pajamas
CPSC Recalls Three Products. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced three more recalls involving a furnace due to a fire hazard, bicycle stands for a fall hazard, and boys pajamas for a burn hazard. The Air Conditioning Division of Rheem Manufacturing Co., of Fort Smith, Arkansas—the … [Read more...] about CPSC Recalls Furnaces, Bicycle Stands, and Boys Pajamas
Kids Products – Sunglasses, Rattles – Recalled
CPSC Announced Recall Kids Products For Violating Lead Standards. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has just announced two recalls of defective children’s products for violation of the lead standard and to choking hazards. Both recalled items—Axiom Children’s Sunglasses and Infantino Lion and Lamb Grabby Rattles™ … [Read more...] about Kids Products – Sunglasses, Rattles – Recalled
Play Yards Recalled by Fisher-Price after Manufacturer’s Inaction
Fisher-Price Recall Play Yards. Fisher-Price is recalling portable play yards that have hurt numerous children. The defective play yards were made by Simplicity Inc. and SFCA Inc., of Reading, Pa., which have been at the center of similar recalls in the past. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), … [Read more...] about Play Yards Recalled by Fisher-Price after Manufacturer’s Inaction
Toy Cars, Shades and Blinds, Pacifiers Recalled
Lead Tainted Products Recalled. Lead Tainted cars, dangerous blinds and shades, and pacifiers that pose a choking hazard are the latest dangerous products subject to recalls, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced. Importer TDI International, of Los Angeles, California has recalled about 150 “High Speed” Pull Back … [Read more...] about Toy Cars, Shades and Blinds, Pacifiers Recalled
1 Million Stork Craft Cribs Recalled
Stork Craft Cribs Recalled. In yet another massive baby crib recall, over one million defective cribs are being recalled over potential suffocation hazards. The Stork Craft line of baby cribs is being recalled by Stork Craft Manufacturing, Inc., a Canadian company based in British Columbia, reported Reuters. Over half of … [Read more...] about 1 Million Stork Craft Cribs Recalled
Three CPSC Recalls: Viking Toaster, SRAM Bicycle Forks, Ms. Bubble Hooded Jackets
CPSC Recalls Three Products. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has just announced three recalls over shock, crash, and strangulation hazards. Two of the recalled items were manufactured in China and one was made in Taiwan. Ms. Bubbles Inc. of Los Angeles, California, is recalling about 55,000 Girls Blue … [Read more...] about Three CPSC Recalls: Viking Toaster, SRAM Bicycle Forks, Ms. Bubble Hooded Jackets
More Jardine Cribs Recalled
Jardine Cribs Recall Over Endangering Children. A recall of defective Jardine cribs first issued in June has been expanded. The Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) said the recall expansion was necessary because it had received more reports of the Jardine cribs breaking and endangering children. The original Jardine crib … [Read more...] about More Jardine Cribs Recalled
Nearly 100K High Chairs Recalled by Evenflo
Evenflo Recalls Majestic High Chairs After Posing A Fall Hazard. EvenFlo is recalling about 95,000 Majestic™ High Chairs. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced the recall citing fall and choking hazards to children. The Evenflo Company of Miamisburg, Ohio is recalling the nearly 100,000 … [Read more...] about Nearly 100K High Chairs Recalled by Evenflo
CPSC Announces Stroller, High Chair, and Toy Recalls
CPSC Recalls High Chairs, Strollers And Toys. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced three recalls: A high chair over fall and choking hazards, a stroller for fall hazards, and a toy in excess of the lead standard. All three products were manufactured in China. According to the CPSC, the … [Read more...] about CPSC Announces Stroller, High Chair, and Toy Recalls
Three CPSC Recalls Over Fire, Laceration, and Projectile Hazards
CPSC Recalls Over Hazardous Products. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has just issued releases on three recalls over varying hazards, including fire, laceration, and projectile. The first recall involves about 900,000 Toro Power Sweep Electric Blowers made by the Toro Company of Bloomington, Minnesota because … [Read more...] about Three CPSC Recalls Over Fire, Laceration, and Projectile Hazards
CPSC Missed Defects in Deadly Delta Cribs
CPSC Recall Delta Cribs. An investigation by the Chicago Tribune asserts that the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) received reports that now-recalled Delta cribs were endangering children five years before it took any action. The deaths of two children prompted the Delta Crib recall in October, but at least two … [Read more...] about CPSC Missed Defects in Deadly Delta Cribs
Hat and Mitten Sets Recalled Due to Dangerous Magnets
Meijer Recall Toddler's Hat And Mittens Over Dangerous Magnets. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Council (CPSC) is announcing that Meijer Incorporated is recalling about 100 of its Toddler Girl’s Hat and Mitten Sets, which were manufactured by Aquarius Limited, of St. Louis, Missouri and made in China. The Toddler Girl’s … [Read more...] about Hat and Mitten Sets Recalled Due to Dangerous Magnets
Two Toys Recalled for Lead Standard Violations
Toys Recalled For Lead Standard Violations. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has just issued two press releases concerning toy recalls over violations of the lead standard. In the first release, the CPSC announced that importer OKK Trading of Los Angeles, California, is recalling about 5,400 Toy Army … [Read more...] about Two Toys Recalled for Lead Standard Violations
CPSC Recalls: JCPenny Baby Pants, Dupont Cleaner
CPSC Recalls Of Baby Pants And Acidic Cleaners. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in collaboration with the firms named below, announced the two following recalls. In the first, JCPenney is recalling about 24,000 of its Arizona® Newborn and Infant Denim Pants due to a choking hazard. The Arizona® … [Read more...] about CPSC Recalls: JCPenny Baby Pants, Dupont Cleaner
Window Blind Death, Near-Strangulation Prompt Recalls
Window Blind Recalled Due To A Strangulation Hazard. Defective window blinds are being recalled following the death of one child, and the near strangulation of another, the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced. One recall involves Roman blinds sold at IKEA, while the other includes blackout roller … [Read more...] about Window Blind Death, Near-Strangulation Prompt Recalls
CPSC Lists Top Five Toy Hazards
CPSC Warned Consumers About Toy Hazards. In a press release issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Chairman Hal Stratton issued a warning to consumers as we approach this year’s holiday season. Stratton warns consumers to be aware of toys and children’s products, which have been recently recalled that pose … [Read more...] about CPSC Lists Top Five Toy Hazards
Two More Toy Recalls
CPSC Issued Toy Recalls. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has just issued press releases about two toy recalls warning consumers of the following: In the first, a voluntary recall of about 130 CORAL Swim ‘N Score Pool Stix are being recalled by Modell’s due to a risk of impalement injury to children. Modell’s … [Read more...] about Two More Toy Recalls
Toy Recalls Lower This Year
Toy Recalls Dropped 46 Percent According To CPSC. In 2007, toy recalls reached an historic high with toys that contained “lead paint, dangerous magnets,” and even the date rape drug, which rendered “children temporarily comatose,” says the Washington Post in an article today. This year, however, toy recalls have dropped 46 percent … [Read more...] about Toy Recalls Lower This Year
Despite Federal Lead Standards, More Lead Toy Recall
Tainted Toys Still Being Sold, Toy Recall Announced. Lead poisoning is considered by many to be one of the most important chronic environmental illnesses affecting children today. Yet despite the existence of federal lead standards, lead tainted toys are still being sold in American stores, as evidence by two toy recalls … [Read more...] about Despite Federal Lead Standards, More Lead Toy Recall
Recalled Toys Often Make A Comeback
Recalled Toys Over Toxic Lead Paint. Last year saw a spate of toy recalls—more than 20 million—over a wide variety of issues, including toxic lead paint and magnets, that proved deadly when swallowed. One of the most deadly recalls involved the Auqa Dots toy, which were recalled last November after several children swallowed the … [Read more...] about Recalled Toys Often Make A Comeback
Advisory Issued by Carter’s Regarding Baby Clothes
Carter's Baby Clothes Can Cause Rashes. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Carter’s, Inc., of Atlanta, Georgia, are advising parents and caregivers that they have received reports that some babies and infants have developed rashes on their upper backs after wearing Carter’s clothing that bears … [Read more...] about Advisory Issued by Carter’s Regarding Baby Clothes
CPSC Contemplating New Rules After Massive Crib Recall
Delta Issued A Massive Crib Recall. Following yesterday's announcement by Delta Enterprise Corp. that it was issuing a massive crib recall following the deaths of two infants, the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) said it is considering changing its rules covering crib defects. According to the agency, it was … [Read more...] about CPSC Contemplating New Rules After Massive Crib Recall
Playkids USA Recalls Portable Cribs Following Child Death
Playkids Recall Portable Cribs After Child's Death. /product-liability-attorneys/Portable cribs made by Playkids USA of Brooklyn, New York are being recalled following the death of a 5-month-old child. The baby suffocated to death rin August after becoming entrapped between the mattress and the drop side rail of the convertible … [Read more...] about Playkids USA Recalls Portable Cribs Following Child Death
Recalls Not Enough to Keep Products Off the Market
Attorney General Urging To Stop The Sale Of Recalls. Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is urging federal safety regulators to stop the sale of secondhand products recalled for potentially deadly flaws. This move comes after her office discovered over 400 recalled bassinets for sale in secondhand venues, primarily … [Read more...] about Recalls Not Enough to Keep Products Off the Market
Simplicity Bassinet Recall Includes Graco, Winnie-the-Pooh Beds
Simplicity Bassinet Implicated In Strangulation Deaths. Last month's massive Simplicity bassinet recall included some sold under the Graco brand name, as well as "Winnie-the-Pooh" models licensed by Disney. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is now urging parents and caregivers to check their bassinets to make … [Read more...] about Simplicity Bassinet Recall Includes Graco, Winnie-the-Pooh Beds
CPSC Recalls Three Childrens Products
CPSC With Involved Firms Announced Recalls Of Children’s Products. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in cooperation with the involved firms has issued a recall on three children’s products. About 118,000 Wooden Infant Toys—Wooden Puzzles, Infant Rattles, Pacifier Holders, and Stroller Toys—were recalled by manufacturer … [Read more...] about CPSC Recalls Three Childrens Products
CPSC Issues Two Recalls Over Shock Hazards
CPSC Announced Recall Of Two Defective Products For Posing Shock Hazards. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with the two firms named below, has issued a voluntary recall over two defective products because of fire and shock hazards. About 44,000 Countertop Water Dispensers have been recalled by … [Read more...] about CPSC Issues Two Recalls Over Shock Hazards
Three CPSC Recalls: Wire Splices, Bicycle Forks, and Ventilators
CPSC Recalls Three Products. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in collaboration with the firms named below, has issued three separate recalls. About 53,000 Electrical Wire Splices—known as Butt Splice Connectors—manufactured by Molex of Lisle, Illinois were recalled because the splice can fail to … [Read more...] about Three CPSC Recalls: Wire Splices, Bicycle Forks, and Ventilators
CPSC Recalls: Cribs, Pedals, Halogen Lights, Nailers
CPSC Recalls For Fall Hazards. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is reporting a number of recalls, including two for defective cribs. Both cribs were recalled by the CPSC for fall hazards and failure to meet the federal safety crib standard. Approximately 500 Baby Appleseed Davenport Cribs were recalled because the … [Read more...] about CPSC Recalls: Cribs, Pedals, Halogen Lights, Nailers
Autostart Remote Starters Recalled in United States and Canada
Autostart Remote Recall Remote Starter. Autostart has recalled several of its remote starter products in the U.S. and Canada. According to the company, it has received consumer reports that under certain conditions, the affected units could unintentionally start the vehicle's engine without the driver's awareness. The … [Read more...] about Autostart Remote Starters Recalled in United States and Canada
Bayside Furnishings Recalls Youth Bed That Killed Baby
Bayside Furnishings Recall Its Beds After A Child's Death. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Bayside Furnishing, today announced a voluntary recall of the LaJolla Boat Bed and Pirates of the Caribbean twin trundle beds following the death of a 22-month-old child. According to the CPSC, about … [Read more...] about Bayside Furnishings Recalls Youth Bed That Killed Baby
More Cribs, Toys Recalled
CPSC Announced Recalls On Cribs And Toy Helicopters. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in collaboration with the two companies cited below, has issued recalls on yet another crib and another toy helicopter. In the first recall, approximately 1,200 full size 2nd Nature Built to Grow cribs, made in Slovenia … [Read more...] about More Cribs, Toys Recalled
Glue Guns, Water Pump Motors Recalled for Fire Hazard
CPSC Announced Recalls Of Two Products For Posing A Fire Hazard. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with two different firms, has recalled defective products due to fire hazards. In the first, Dollar Tree Inc., of Chesapeake, Virginia recalled approximately 470,000 Crafters Square Hot Melt … [Read more...] about Glue Guns, Water Pump Motors Recalled for Fire Hazard
Wal-Mart Recalls More Lead Tainted Key Chains
Wal-Mart Recalls Key Chain For Lead Content. In a second such move, Wal-Mart—in cooperation with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)—is recalling nearly 40,000 “Hip Charm” Key Chains due to high lead content. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Hip Charm Key Chains, especially keeping the … [Read more...] about Wal-Mart Recalls More Lead Tainted Key Chains
Barnes & Noble Recalls Lead Tainted Disney Jewelry
Barnes & Noble Recall Children's Jewelry For Levels Of Lead. Defective children's jewelry from three Disney-licensed products sold at Barnes & Noble were found to contain lead at levels up to eight times higher than the legal limit of 600 parts per million. Barnes & Noble is recalling the three items of children's … [Read more...] about Barnes & Noble Recalls Lead Tainted Disney Jewelry
Recall of Lead-Tainted Pajamas and Chemical-Laced Toys
CPSC Announced Recalls Of Lead Tainted Children's Products. The U.S. Consumer Produces Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued two recalls of defective children's products. The Children’s Place is recalling Camouflage Pajama Sets due to excessive lead and MindWare is recalling its Children’s Animal Tracking Explorer Kit because … [Read more...] about Recall of Lead-Tainted Pajamas and Chemical-Laced Toys
BassetBaby Recalls More Cribs, Simmons Recalls Crib Mattresses
Bassettbaby Recall Crib Mattresses After Posing An Entrapment Hazard. In a third such recall, Bassettbaby of Basset, Virginia is recalling 550 Wendy Bellissimo Hidden Hills Collection Cribs. The pose to an entrapment hazard because the space between the spindles on some cribs fails to meet federal standards. The recalled … [Read more...] about BassetBaby Recalls More Cribs, Simmons Recalls Crib Mattresses
Lead Contamination Prompts Recall of Kids Jewelry and Suncatcher Sets
CPSC Announced Recalls Of Children's Suncatcher Sets. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (UPSC), in cooperation with QuinCrafts of Dexter, Michigan, today announced a voluntary recall of the Makit & Bakit Jewelry Sets and Suncatcher sets as the clasps on some of the jewelry contains high levels of … [Read more...] about Lead Contamination Prompts Recall of Kids Jewelry and Suncatcher Sets
Recall of Jackets Sold at TJ Maxx Due to Drawstring Hazard
Maran Recalls Jackets Due To A Drawstring Hazard. Today, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Maran Inc., of North Bergen, New Jersey, announced a voluntary recall of about 6,000 Squeeze Kids Girl’s Corduroy Jackets due to a strangulation hazard. Maran’s Squeeze Kids Girl’s Corduroy … [Read more...] about Recall of Jackets Sold at TJ Maxx Due to Drawstring Hazard
Gas Boilers Recalled for Carbon Monoxide Dangers
CPSC Announced Recalls Of Gas Boilers. The U.S. Consumer Produces Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued two recalls for defective gas boilers due to carbon monoxide hazards. Although no incidents or injuries have been reported, if there is a leak in the vent piping, the recalled boilers can leak carbon monoxide (CO) into the … [Read more...] about Gas Boilers Recalled for Carbon Monoxide Dangers
Hammocks, Beach Chairs Recalled for Fall Risk
CPSC Announced Recalls Of Hammocks, Beach Chairs Due To Fall Hazard. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with the firms named below, today announced two voluntary recalls of the following defective products: Rio Brands’ High-Boy Beach Chairs and Hammocks Sold by LivingXL. Approximately 800 … [Read more...] about Hammocks, Beach Chairs Recalled for Fall Risk
Avon Recalls Defective Infant Santa Outfits, Tables
CPSC Announced Recalls Of Infant Santa Outfits And Tables. In collaboration with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Avon has issued two voluntary recalls. In both cases, the defective products were distributed by Avon Products Inc., of New York, New York and sold in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. In … [Read more...] about Avon Recalls Defective Infant Santa Outfits, Tables
Toy Teeth, Pens Recalled for Lead
CPSC Announced Recalls Of Lead Tainted Toy Teeth. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in cooperation with two toy firms announced voluntary recalls of two children’s toys due to excessive lead paint levels. Consumers should stop using these recalled products immediately, ensuring they are taken away from children. The … [Read more...] about Toy Teeth, Pens Recalled for Lead
Toy Robots Recalled Due to Lead Paint
OKK Recall Toy Robots For Lead Contamination. Toy robots sold at dollar stores nationwide are being recalled by OKK Trading Inc. of Commerce, Calif. because surface paint on the toys violates federal lead standards. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), about 2000 of the lead tainted robots are involved in this … [Read more...] about Toy Robots Recalled Due to Lead Paint
Magnetic Dart Boards Sold at Family Dollar Stores Recalled
Magnetic Dart Boards Recall For Posing A Choking Hazard. Another magnetic toy, this time a magnetic dart board, has been recalled because there is a danger the magnets could come loose, and could cause severe intestinal injuries if they are swallowed by children. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) … [Read more...] about Magnetic Dart Boards Sold at Family Dollar Stores Recalled
Choking Hazard Prompts Recall of Cuddly Cousins Plush Insect Toy
Cuddly Cousins Recall Due To A Choking Hazard. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Greenbrier International Inc. of Chesapeake, Virginia today announced a voluntary recall of some plush children’s toys that pose a choking hazard. Consumers should stop using these recalled toys immediately … [Read more...] about Choking Hazard Prompts Recall of Cuddly Cousins Plush Insect Toy
QVC Puzzle Vehicle Recalled for Lead Paint Violations
Merchant Media Recall QVC Puzzle Vehicle Over Lead Levels. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Merchant Media Corporation of Framingham, Massachusetts, is voluntarily recalling Toy Puzzle Vehicle Sets which were sold exclusively by QVC. Merchant Media Corporation sold about 198,000 of the Toy … [Read more...] about QVC Puzzle Vehicle Recalled for Lead Paint Violations
Evenflo Discovery Seat Recall
Evenflo Discovery Seat Has Been Recalled. Last month's Evenflo Discovery Car Seat recall was issued despite the absence of a federal standard that specifies how well child safety seats must protect children in a side impact crash. Potentially catastrophic problems with the Evenflo Discovery Car Seat were discovered only because … [Read more...] about Evenflo Discovery Seat Recall
Mega Brands Recalls More Magnetic Toys
Mega Brands Recall Its Magnetic Toys After Posing A Dangerous Risk To Children. Mega Brands is recalling millions of magnetic toys amid fears that small magnets in the toys could come loose, placing children who swallow them at risk for serious intestinal injuries. Today's Mega Brands magnetic toy recalls are not the first for the … [Read more...] about Mega Brands Recalls More Magnetic Toys
Battat Recalls Magnabild Magnetic Toys Sets, Play Wonder Toy Sundae Sets
Magnetic Toys Sets And Toy Sundae Sets Are Being Recalled Due To A Choking Hazard. More Magnabild magnetic toy sets sold by Battat Inc. have been recalled because the small magnets in the toys can come loose, posing a risk of serious injury to children who swallow them. This recall marks the second time since January that … [Read more...] about Battat Recalls Magnabild Magnetic Toys Sets, Play Wonder Toy Sundae Sets
Toy Airplanes, Cars and Motorcycles Recalled for Lead Paint
CPSC Announced Recalls Of Defective Toys Due To Lead Paint. Today, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with S.U. Wholesale Inc., of Vernon, California, announced a voluntary recall of a number of defective toys - toy airplanes, cars and motorcycles - due to a violation of lead paint … [Read more...] about Toy Airplanes, Cars and Motorcycles Recalled for Lead Paint
Deep Fryers, Infant Slings Recalled by CPSC
Deep Fryer And Infant Slings Recalled by CPSC. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) today has recalled defective deep fryers that can cause fires, and baby slings that pose a fall hazard. According to the CPSC, JCPenney has recalled Cooks Deep Fryer due to fire and burn hazards. The CPSC advises consumers to … [Read more...] about Deep Fryers, Infant Slings Recalled by CPSC
Toy Recalls Move CPSC to Place Inspectors at US Ports
Toy Recalls Led CPSC To Deploy Inspectors At U.S. Ports . Last year's unprecedented wave of toy recalls has led The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to change the way it deals with imported consumer products. The CPSC announced Wednesday that it will be deploying full-time product safety inspectors at US ports … [Read more...] about Toy Recalls Move CPSC to Place Inspectors at US Ports
Crib Recall Involves 24000 Munire Cribs
Munire Cribs Recall. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with the Munire Furniture, Inc. of Piscataway, NJ, announced a voluntary recall of its Majestic Curved Top and Flat Top Cribs, Essex Cribs, Brighton/Sussex Cribs, and Captiva Cribs. The recall involves about 24,000 defective cribs that … [Read more...] about Crib Recall Involves 24000 Munire Cribs
More Lead Toy Recalls Issued by CPSC
CPSC Announced Toy Recalls. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has recalled two children’s products, both for lead-related violations. In cooperation with Riverside Publishing Company of Rolling Meadows, Illinois, the CPSC announced a voluntary recall of 5,300 Memory Testing Cards which were sold as part of … [Read more...] about More Lead Toy Recalls Issued by CPSC
Heater and Ladder Risks Highlighted by Recalls
CPSC Announced Recalls Of Heater and Ladder. Two more recalls were announced last week by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) that emphasize some ongoing safety concerns over two popular household products: Ladders and oscillating heaters. These recalls serve as a reminder that consumers should conduct frequent … [Read more...] about Heater and Ladder Risks Highlighted by Recalls
Furnaces Recalled for Carbon Monoxide, Fire Dangers
CPSC Announced Recalls Of Defective Furnaces. The U.S. Consumer Produces Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued two recalls for defective heating devices. Consumers should stop using the recalled products immediately. The CPSC, in cooperation with the manufacturer—Greenheck Fan Corporation of Schofield, Wisconsin—announced a voluntary … [Read more...] about Furnaces Recalled for Carbon Monoxide, Fire Dangers
CPSC Recalls Dangerous Heaters and Defective Ladders
Defective Household Products Recalled by CPSC. Chinese-made heaters that pose a fire hazard and ladders that put users at risk of a fall are the latest defective products recalled by the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC). According to the CPSC, portable electric heaters made by Aloha Housewares, Inc. of Texas … [Read more...] about CPSC Recalls Dangerous Heaters and Defective Ladders
Another Bassettbaby Crib Recall
Bassettbaby Crib Recalls. Bassettbaby is recalling another in its “Wendy” line of cribs. In this recall, Bassettbaby is recalling the “Wendy Bellissimo Hidden Hills Collection” drop-side cribs because spindles on the drop-side of the crib could loosen creating a gap that poses an entrapment and strangulation hazard to children. No … [Read more...] about Another Bassettbaby Crib Recall
Remote Control Helicopters Recalled for Fire Hazard
CPSC Announced Recall Of Remote Control Helicopters. Remote control helicopters are the latest hazardous toys to worry parents. Today, in collaboration with Soft Air USA, Inc., the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a voluntary recall of its Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys-Fun2Fly Microcopter. The toy … [Read more...] about Remote Control Helicopters Recalled for Fire Hazard
Yamaha Rhino ATV Rollover Accidents Injure Hundreds, Yet No Recall Issued
ATV Rollover Accidents Injured Hundreds Of People. Yamaha Rhino All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) rollover accidents have injured – and in some cases killed – hundreds of people. Some consumer advocates claim that flaws inherent in the design of the vehicles are responsible for Yamaha Rhino ATV accidents, as well as the resulting … [Read more...] about Yamaha Rhino ATV Rollover Accidents Injure Hundreds, Yet No Recall Issued
CPSC Slow on Product Recalls
CPSC Have Been Criticized Over Product Recalls. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) often waits more than seven months before warning the public of a dangerous product, despite a law that says companies must inform the CPSC of product safety issues immediately upon learning of them. These conclusions were reached by the … [Read more...] about CPSC Slow on Product Recalls
Recall of Evenflo Discovery Infant Car Seats Issued Following Crash Test Failures
Evenflo Recall Discovery Infant Car Seat. Evenflo Discovery Infant Car Seats have been recalled because of a defect in the seat that could cause them to fail in certain types of car crashes, exposing children to a risk of serious injury and even death. The Evenflo car seat recall involves 1 million of the company’s popular … [Read more...] about Recall of Evenflo Discovery Infant Car Seats Issued Following Crash Test Failures
ESI-R Screening Materials Recalled due to Lead Paint
ESI-R Screening Materials Recalled By CPSC. ESI-R Screening Materials, educational materials made by RR Donnelly of Chicago, Ill. have been recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission because surface paint on some of the defective materials contains lead paint in excess of federal standards. Lead can cause serious … [Read more...] about ESI-R Screening Materials Recalled due to Lead Paint
