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

Progress Lighting Recalls Ceiling-Mounted Outdoor Light Fixtures; Lights Can Fall Off Mounting and Injure Consumers 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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JCPenney Recalls Cooks Deep Fryers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

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

JCPenney Recalls Cooks Deep Fryers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards 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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Ellaroo Recalls Infant Sling Carriers Due to Fall Hazard

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

Ellaroo Recalls Infant Sling Carriers Due to Fall Hazard 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

Hamilton Beach Recalls Toasters Due to Fire Hazard 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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Infantino Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard

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

Infantino Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard The tail-piece on the rattles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Read more...

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Children's Metal Jewelry Recalled by Pecoware Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

Posted by Editor Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:45:00 GMT

Children's Metal Jewelry Recalled by Pecoware Due to Risk of Lead Exposure The children's necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Read more...

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Spiderman Water Bottles Sold Exclusively at Sears Recalled by Fast Forward Due to Choking Hazard

Posted by Editor Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Spiderman Water Bottles Sold Exclusively at Sears Recalled by Fast Forward Due to Choking Hazard Screws under the bottle's lid can come loose and fall into the cup, posing a choking hazard to children. Read more...

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Pendants and Candle Charms Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

Posted by Editor Thu, 07 Feb 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Pendants and Candle Charms Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure The recalled pendants and charms contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Read more...

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Bicycle Helmets Recalled by Specialized Due to Failing Helmet Standard

Posted by Editor Tue, 18 Dec 2007 15:00:00 GMT

Bicycle Helmets Recalled by Specialized Due to Failing Helmet Standard The helmets fail testing required under CPSC's safety standard for bicycle helmets. This can pose a head injury hazard to riders in a fall. Read more...

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Full Body Safety Harnesses Recalled by Gorilla Due to Fall Hazard

Posted by Editor Tue, 18 Dec 2007 15:00:00 GMT

Full Body Safety Harnesses Recalled by Gorilla Due to Fall Hazard The harnesses could fail during use, resulting in a hunter falling from the tree stand and suffering serious injuries or death. Read more...

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AutoZone Recalls Booster Cables Due to Electrical Hazard

Posted by Editor Thu, 13 Dec 2007 18:00:00 GMT

AutoZone Recalls Booster Cables Due to Electrical Hazard The booster cables clamps were assembled incorrectly resulting in reverse polarity. This poses an electrical shock and explosion hazard to consumers. Read more...

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Meijer Inc. Recalls Firepits; Product Can Tip Over and Pose a Fire Hazard

Posted by Editor Tue, 27 Nov 2007 19:00:00 GMT

The legs of the firepit can bend or snap off during use, causing the firepit to tip over and in turn the fire can escape. This poses a fire hazard to consumers. Read more...

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Target Recalls Home Patio Sets Due to Fall Hazard

Posted by Editor Tue, 30 Oct 2007 16:00:00 GMT

Target Recalls Home Patio Sets Due to Fall Hazard The chair can collapse when weight is applied to the front end of the arm rests, posing a fall hazard to consumers. Read more...

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Kong Maxx Ladder Stands Sold at Gander Mountain Recalled Due to Fall Hazard

Posted by Editor Thu, 18 Oct 2007 14:40:00 GMT

Kong Maxx Ladder Stands Sold at Gander Mountain Recalled Due to Fall Hazard The ladder stands can become unstable while in use, causing the user to fall. The addition of one ladder section to the stand makes the platform further away from the bracing. When the stand is at its full height, the distance between the bracing and the platform may result in platform instability prior to attachment to and/or detachment from the tree. Read more...

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