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Salton Inc. Recalls Electric Toasters Due to Fire Hazard

Posted by Editor Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:30:00 GMT

The toaster can turn on without bread in the slots and ignite items placed on top of it, posing a fire hazard. Read more...

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Progress Lighting Recalls Ceiling-Mounted Outdoor Light Fixtures; Lights Can Fall Off Mounting and Injure Consumers

Posted by Editor Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:30:00 GMT

A weld that affixes a mounting bracket to the ceiling pan can fail, which can cause the fixture to fall and injure nearby persons. Read more...

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Galison/Mudpuppy Recalls Wire Bound Journals and Calendars Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Posted by Editor Tue, 18 Mar 2008 18:15:00 GMT

The paint on the metal spiral bindings of the journals contains excessive levels of lead, which violated the federal lead paint standard. Read more...

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Reebok to Pay Record $1,000,000 Civil Penalty for Violation of Federal Hazardous Substances Act

Posted by Editor Tue, 18 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that a manufacturer of athletic shoes and apparel has agreed to pay the government a $1,000,000 civil penalty. This penalty, which has been provisionally accepted, is the largest for a Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA) violation and follows a recall announced by CPSC and Reebok of 300,000 bracelets. Read more...

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MEGA Brands Recalls Magtastik and Magnetix Jr. Pre-School Magnetic Toys; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards

Posted by Editor Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Magnets in the small flexible parts of the animals, vehicles and building sets can detach. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal. Read more...

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MEGA Brands Recalls MagnaMan Magnetic Action Figures; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards

Posted by Editor Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Small magnets inside the figures can detach. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal. Read more...

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Toy Sundae Sets Sold at Target Recalled by Battat Inc. Due to Choking Hazard

Posted by Editor Thu, 13 Mar 2008 13:00:00 GMT

The wooden cherries on top of the toy sundae pose a choking hazard to young children. Read more...

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Battat Recalls Additional Magnetic Construction Sets; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards

Posted by Editor Thu, 13 Mar 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Small magnets inside the building pieces can fall out. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal. Read more...

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Toy Airplanes, Cars, and Motorcycles Recalled by S.U. Wholesale Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Posted by Editor Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:45:00 GMT

The recalled toys contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Read more...

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Ensto Control Oy Recalls Toggle and Rotary Switches Due to Electric Shock Hazards

Posted by Editor Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:30:00 GMT

When switched OFF, one electrical pole may remain energized, posing a risk of electrical shock hazard to consumers. Read more...

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JCPenney Recalls Cooks Deep Fryers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Posted by Editor Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:00:00 GMT

The deep fryer has a faulty heating element which can cause it to overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. Read more...

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Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Urgent Gear Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Nordstrom Stores

Posted by Editor Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:00:00 GMT

The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts. Read more...

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Ellaroo Recalls Infant Sling Carriers Due to Fall Hazard

Posted by Editor Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:00:00 GMT

The aluminum rings on the sling carriers can bend or break. This can cause the fabric to slip through the rings and infants to fall out of the carrier. Read more...

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Hamilton Beach Recalls Toasters Due to Fire Hazard

Posted by Editor Thu, 06 Mar 2008 18:45:00 GMT

The toasters can remain "on" (energized) after popping up, and can ignite flammable items covering or in contact with the toaster, posing a fire hazard. Read more...

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Pier 1 Imports Recalls Tealight Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard

Posted by Editor Thu, 06 Mar 2008 16:15:00 GMT

The spacing of the holes in a concentrated pattern allows the holder to heat-up. This can cause the tealights to burn unexpectedly fast and with a higher flame height than normal, posing a fire hazard. Read more...

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Portable Air Compressors Sold Exclusively at Advance Auto Parts Stores Recalled Due to Fire and Electrical Hazards

Posted by Editor Thu, 06 Mar 2008 16:15:00 GMT

The compressor's motor can overheat and ignite the protective cover, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Also, the cover might not prevent internal components from being touched, which poses an electrical shock hazard. Read more...

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Infantino Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard

Posted by Editor Wed, 05 Mar 2008 19:30:00 GMT

The tail-piece on the rattles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Read more...

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Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Rebelette International Due to Strangulation Hazard

Posted by Editor Wed, 05 Mar 2008 17:00:00 GMT

The sweatshirt jackets have a drawstring through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children. Read more...

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LDR Industries Recalls Gas Connectors Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards

Posted by Editor Tue, 04 Mar 2008 16:30:00 GMT

The gas connectors can leak propane or natural gas, posing a fire and explosion hazard to consumers. Read more...

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Munire Furniture Recalls Cribs Due to Fall Hazard

Posted by Editor Thu, 28 Feb 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The cribs fail to meet the federal safety standards for cribs. The four support brackets on the mattress support spring are too long. The brackets prevent the spring from lowering to the full 26 inch minimum height in its lowest position, allowing children inside to crawl over the railing, posing a fall hazard. Read more...

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