Haselson International Trading Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory
date: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:00:00 GMT
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. read more
Mobile Power Packs Recalled By Tumi Due to Fire Hazard
date: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:00:00 GMT
The lithium-ion cells used in the Mobile Power Pack can ignite or explode while charging, posing a fire hazard. This hazard is only present for units that have not been charged. read more
CPSC Approves Final Rule on Civil Penalty Factors
date: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:45:00 GMT
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted to approve (4-1) a final rule interpreting factors to be considered when seeking a civil penalty amount for knowing violations of CPSC laws. read more
Remote Control Kits for Electric Fireplaces and Stoves Recalled by Dimplex North America Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
date: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT
The plug-in wall unit can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. read more
Infant Deaths Prompt CPSC Warning About Sling Carriers for Babies
date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:40:00 GMT
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is advising parents and caregivers to be cautious when using infant slings for babies younger than four months of age. In researching incident reports from the past 20 years, CPSC identified and is investigating at least 14 deaths associated with sling-style infant carriers, including three in 2009. Twelve of the deaths involved babies younger than four months of age. read more
Noncontact Electrical Tester Recalled by Fluke Due to Shock or Burn Hazard
date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:45:00 GMT
The testers can fail to give an indication of live voltage, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is off, posing a risk of serious injury or death from electrical shock or thermal burns. read more
CPSC Issues Warning on Children's Winter and Holiday-Themed Charm Bracelets with High Levels of Cadmium
date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:15:00 GMT
The bracelets contain high levels of cadmium. Laboratory analysis determined that in certain tests, over 20,000 micrograms of cadmium were released from the snowman alone. Cadmium can be toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. read more
Coil Nailers Recalled by Hitachi Koki Due to Serious Injury Hazard
date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:30:00 GMT
The nailers could have a faulty feeder that can allow nails to be ejected sideways, posing a serious injury hazard to the user or bystanders. read more
Girl's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Regaliti Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory
date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:15:00 GMT
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children. read more
Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Machetes Due to Laceration Hazard
date: Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:20:00 GMT
The saw side of the machete can stick in wood during use, and if the user's hand slips off the handle and slides forward across the machete blade, this poses a laceration hazard. read more
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by Ethan Allen
date: Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:50:00 GMT
Strangulation can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the shade or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. Also, strangulation can occur when a child's neck become entangled on the free-standing loop. read more
