Consumer Product Safety Council - Product Recalls

US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Recent Recalls and Product Safety News

Recalls and product safety news from CPSC ( http://www.cpsc.gov)
update: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:30:00 GMT

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Designs Direct Recalls Rooster-Themed Lamps Sold Exclusively at Fred's Inc. Due to Risks of Shock and Fire
date: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:30:00 GMT

The electrical cord can fray near the base of the lamp, posing a fire or shock hazard to consumers. read more
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Bumbleride Recalls Indie & Indie Twin Strollers Due to Fall Hazard
date: Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:00:00 GMT

The front wheel can break at the axle hub, causing the stroller to tip and posing a fall hazard. read more
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Weeplay Kids Recalls Infant Bodysuits Due to Choking Hazard
date: Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

The snaps can detach from the fabric of the garment, posing a choking hazard to infants and young children. read more
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Fire Concerns Prompt York International to Reannounce Recall of Gas Furnaces for Manufactured Homes
date: Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:00:00 GMT

The furnace can overheat and cause the heat-exchanger to crack and create openings that allow flames to be exposed. When this happens, drywall and other nearby combustibles are exposed to the flames, posing a fire and smoke hazard to consumers. read more
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HP Recalls Fax Machines Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
date: Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:00:00 GMT

The fax machines can overheat due to an internal electrical component failure, posing fire and burn hazards. read more
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LTD Commodities Recalls Sleeper Ottomans Due to Fall Hazard
date: Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:30:00 GMT

The welding joints on the legs can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. read more
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Konica Minolta Recalls Printers Due to Fire Hazard
date: Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT

The printers can short circuit and overheat during use, posing a fire hazard. read more
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Overarching Floor Lamp Recalled by West Elm Due to Shock Hazard
date: Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT

A short circuit can occur in the lamp's wiring, posing a shock hazard to consumers. read more
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Hurricane Style Lights Recalled by Christmas Tree Shops Due to Fire Hazard
date: Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:30:00 GMT

An electrical short circuit can occur in the light's internal wiring, causing smoke and posing a fire hazard. read more
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Holiday Tea Light Candle Warmers Recalled by Christmas Tree Shops Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
date: Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

The candle warmers can catch fire because the warming bowl is positioned too close to the tea light candle, posing fire and burn hazards. read more
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The Container Store Recalls Brightly-Colored Power Strips Due to Fire Hazard
date: Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:00:00 GMT

The power strips have undersized wiring, and the wiring and plastic strip fail to meet the requirements for fire resistance, posing a fire hazard. read more
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Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard
date: Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:30:00 GMT

The lower steering tie-rod attachment can loosen and cause loss of steering control, posing a crash hazard. read more
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Specialized Bicycle Components Expands Recall of Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
date: Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:30:00 GMT

The brake component housed within the bicycle's carbon fork can disengage from the fork and allow the brake assembly to contact the wheel spokes while rotating, posing a fall hazard. read more
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Columbia ParCar Recalls for Repair Golf, Service, Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard
date: Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:15:00 GMT

The lower steering yoke can loosen where it attaches to the steering rack and pinion, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle and crash. read more
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BJ's Recalls LED Flashlight Sets Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
date: Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT

The flashlights can heat up, smoke or melt when turned on, posing fire and burn hazards. read more
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