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: Mon, 12 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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Children's Rain Ponchos with Drawstrings Recalled by Daiso Due to Strangulation Hazard
date: Mon, 12 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT

The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing 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 drawstrings in upper garments. read more
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Baby Bottle and Food Warmers Recalled by Munchkin Due to Fire Hazard
date: Thu, 08 May 2008 16:45:00 GMT

The bottle and food warmers can overheat, posing a fire hazard. read more
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American Honda Motor Co. Recalls ATVs Due to Loss of Steering Control
date: Thu, 08 May 2008 16:45:00 GMT

The electric power steering shaft of the recalled ATVs could break unexpectedly, resulting in the rider's losing steering control. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders. read more
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Fingerhut Recalls Master Craft Pressure Washers Due to Fire Hazard
date: Thu, 08 May 2008 16:45:00 GMT

The motor on the pressure washer can overheat, posing a fire hazard. read more
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TJ Power Sports Recalls Dune Buggies Due To Ejection Hazard
date: Tue, 06 May 2008 15:00:00 GMT

The seat belt adjustment for the shoulder buckle can break during impact or stress, posing an ejection and injury hazard to driver and passenger. read more
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Playworld Systems Recalls Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard Caused by Defective Clevises
date: Tue, 06 May 2008 15:00:00 GMT

The clevis bearing on the swing set can wear, causing the swing to detach and the user to fall. read more
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Williamson-Thermoflo Gas Boilers Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
date: Tue, 06 May 2008 15:00:00 GMT

If there is a leak in the vent piping, the recalled boilers can leak carbon monoxide (CO) into the buildings in which they are installed, posing a risk of CO poisoning. read more
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Weil-McLain Gas Boilers Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
date: Tue, 06 May 2008 15:00:00 GMT

If there is a leak in the vent piping, the recalled boilers can leak carbon monoxide (CO) into the buildings in which they are installed, posing a risk of CO poisoning. read more
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Onward Manufacturing Recalls Gas Grills Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
date: Mon, 05 May 2008 14:30:00 GMT

The bottom of the cook box that contains the burners can melt or crack as a result of a grease fire. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers. read more
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Children's Storage Bins Sold at Lowe’s Stores Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
date: Thu, 01 May 2008 15:30:00 GMT

Surface paint on the storage bins could contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. read more
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QVC Recalls Space Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
date: Thu, 01 May 2008 15:30:00 GMT

The unit can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. read more
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DEWALT Recalls Table Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:45:00 GMT

The pivot bracket on the saw can separate which can misalign the blade and the fence and cause kick back. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers. read more
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Rio Brands Recalls High-Boy Beach Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:45:00 GMT

The rear leg of the chair can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. read more
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Nintendo Recalls Lapel Pins Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:45:00 GMT

The metal lapel pin contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. read more
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Hammocks Sold by LivingXL Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:45:00 GMT

The metal frame for the hammocks can crack and break, causing a consumer to fall to the ground. read more
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