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Archive for the ‘Product Recalls’ Category

August 29th, 2008

Recalls for Infant and Children’s Products (8-29-08)

There are several recalls and safety alerts for infant and children’s products issued in the past few days by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Some of these pose strangulation and choking hazards. So please look over these products carefully, especially if you have young children in your home.

* Infants Strangled to Death in […]

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July 24th, 2008

Product Recalls (7-24-08)

This summary of recent product recalls issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission includes lighting fixtures, pacifiers and baby toys, and a vacuum attachment.

* Indoor Lighting Fixtures made by Lithonia Lighting of Conyers, Ga.
Hazard: A thermal protector could be missing from the lighting fixtures, posing a risk of overheating and fire.
Description: […]

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June 26th, 2008

Cribs Recalled Due to Entrapment Hazard

Two manufacturers of baby cribs put out a recall this week for some of their products, due to entrapment and strangulation hazards.

* Jardine Enterprises announced a voluntary recall of more than 25 models of their cribs. The crib slats and spindles on these models can break, leaving gaps which pose strangulation and entrapment dangers […]

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June 16th, 2008

Product Recalls from the Past Week (6-16-08)

Here are the most recent products on the recall list of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission:

* Bosch Hammer Drills sold at Menards and other hardware retailers and industrial distributors from July 2007 through April 2008 for about $100. There is a risk of injury to users because the drill can continue to operate after […]

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May 14th, 2008

Product Recalls (5-14-08)

Lead paint continues to be a hazard not only in toys but even other articles for the home. Recent product recalls include children’s storage bins sold at Lowe’s. Also in this round-up of recalls is a baby bottle warmer and a gas grill.
* Children’s Storage Bins Sold at Lowe’s Stores Recalled Due to Violation […]

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April 5th, 2008

Product Recalls (3-5-08)

This list of recently recalled products include candle holders, water heaters, a deck cleaner, and a multi-purpose lock.
* Wal-Mart Recalls Candle Holders Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards
Name of Product: Holiday Times Candleholders

Hazard: The candle holders could tip over, posing a fire hazard. Also, the glass holder could […]

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March 20th, 2008

Product Recalls (3-20-08)

Some household products are in the most recent recall lists from the CPSC. These are electric toasters, lighting fixtures and journals/notebooks:
 
* Salton Inc. Recalls Electric Toasters Due to Fire Hazard
Distributor: Salton Inc., of Lake Forest, Ill.
Hazard: The toaster can turn on without bread in the slots and ignite items placed on top of […]

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February 29th, 2008

Product Recalls (2-29-08)

Here are some of the latest product recalls released by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission:
* Munire Furniture Recalls Cribs Due to Fall Hazard
Name of Product: Majestic Curved Top and Flat Top Cribs, Essex Cribs, Brighton/Sussex Cribs and Captiva Cribs
Importer: Munire Furniture Inc., of Piscataway, N.J.
Hazard: The cribs fail to […]

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