February 29th, 2008
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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December 19th, 2007
Here are some product recalls that might be of interest, not only to parents, but to all homemakers/homeowners in general:
*** Voluntary Recall of American Honda Motor Corp. LAWN MOWERS Due to Laceration Hazard
Name of Products: Honda Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers
Hazard: The cutting blades could rotate under power when the control
lever is released. The lawn mowers do […]
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November 29th, 2007
Holiday decors and supplies are not exempt from being recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. There were two recent recalls that involved confetti and tree ornaments. You’ll find the details below. Please look at these products carefully to see if you have these in your home.
1. American Greetings Corp. Recalls Confetti Bursts Due to […]
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November 8th, 2007
An important recall has been announced today! Aqua Dots, which appeared to be one of the season’s hottest toys, have been recalled due to a serious health risk. If ingested, the beads are converted into gamma hydroxy butyrate (GHB), otherwise known as the date-rape drug. It could cause unconsciousness, seizures, drowsiness, coma and even death […]
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November 1st, 2007
General Mills is recalling two brands of frozen pizza for possible E. coli contamination. Various typs of Totino’s and Jeno’s pizza are included in this recall, which affects about 414,000 cases of products that are still in stores. Some of the contaminated pizza may have already been bought by consumers, so it is very important […]
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October 11th, 2007
I did say we’ll see more products being recalled, so these are not much of a surprise. Here are the most recent recalls from CPSC, including some non-lead violations:
LEAD VIOLATIONS:
1. Kahoot Products Inc. Recalls Cub Scouts Totem Badges (more info)
2. Riddell Recalls Collectible Mini Racing Helmets (more info)
3. Bendable Dinosaur Toys Recalled by Kipp Brothers […]
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September 28th, 2007
There are a number of toys that have been added to the recall list for violations of lead paint standards. Here are photos and links to the announcements from the Consumer Product Safety Commission:
* RC2 Corp. Recalls Additional Thomas & Friends™ Wooden Railway Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard (click here for more […]
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September 14th, 2007
A couple of product recalls (no, not toys again), were announced over the past week or so. These are:
* Back to Basics Iced Tea Makers (IT400)
Importer: Back to Basics Products LLC, of West Bend, Wis. and Bluffdale, Utah
Hazard: The iced tea maker’s components can fail, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Description: The recalled Iced Tea […]
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