No Date Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Firms Announce Recalls of Hairdryers and Toddler Jeans
Pacific LA, of Los Angeles, Calif., is voluntarily recalling more than 5,100 portable hairdryers. The hairdryers present shock and electrocution hazards because they are not equipped with ground fault circuit interrupters to cut off electrical current in case of contact with water. Gymboree Corp., of Burlingame, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 7,000 toddler boys 5-pocket denim jeans. The waist snap on the jeans can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
No Date Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Aroma Housewares Co. Announce Recall of Juice Extractors
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Aroma Housewares Co., of San Diego, Calif., is recalling about 40,000 juice extractors. The juice extractor's filter and lid can break apart and project metal and plastic into the air, causing injuries to consumers.
No Date Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, McDonald's Corp. Announce Agreement for Firm to Pay $4 Million Damage Settlement
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and McDonald's Corp. today announced that the restaurant chain has agreed to pay the government $4 million in damages for failing to inform CPSC of playground injuries at some of its restaurants. The settlement resolves a dispute arising from enforcement of a 1995 Playground Equipment Reporting Agreement between McDonald's and the government. The cooperative agreement announced today also establishes important new playground facility reporting and safety guidelines.
No Date Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Hasbro Announce Recall to Repair Star WarsTM LightsaberTM Toys
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Hasbro Inc., of Pawtucket, R.I., is voluntarily recalling about 618,000 Star Wars Lightsaber toys for repair. The spring in the battery compartments of these toys can dislodge, causing the batteries to overheat or rupture. This can cause burns to consumers.
No Date Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Evenflo Company, Inc. and Hufco-Delaware, Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Soft Infant Carriers
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Evenflo Company Inc., of Vandalia, Ohio, and Hufco-Delaware Inc., of Miamisburg, Ohio, are recalling about 327,000 model 075 and 080 Snugli® Front & Back PackTM soft infant carriers. Small infants can shift to one side, slip through the leg openings of these carriers and fall. Infants under 2 months of age are at greatest risk.
No Date Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Firms Announce Swimming Pool Dive Stick Recall Because of Impalement Risk to Children
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and 15 firms are announcing the recall of more than 19 million dive sticks used in swimming pools. In shallow water, children can fall or land on a dive stick and suffer rectal or vaginal impalement. Facial and eye injuries also are possible when children attempt to retrieve the sticks under water. According to CPSC Chairman Ann Brown, these dives sticks are dangerous and should not be used.
No Date Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Atico International USA Inc. Announce Recall of Angel Candle Holders
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Atico International USA Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., is voluntarily recalling about 18,000 angel candle holders. The angel's head on these candle holders can come into contact with the flame of a candle placed in the holder, posing a fire hazard.
No Date Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Crate & Barrel Announce Recall to Repair Children's Table
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Crate & Barrel, of Northbrook, Ill., is recalling for repair about 4,300 children's tables. These tables have a 6-inch hole cut in the center. Children can stick their heads into these holes and become stuck. Head entrapment can be painful and it can be difficult to free the child.
No Date Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Restoration Hardware Inc. Announce Recall of Stuffed Sock Monkeys
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Restoration Hardware Inc., of Corte Madera, Calif., is recalling approximately 12,000 Sock Monkey stuffed animals. Sewing needles or pins have been found in the stuffing of these monkeys presenting a laceration hazard.
No Date Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Firms Announce Recalls of Toys and Lighters
Creative Designs International Ltd., of Feasterville, Pa., is voluntarily recalling about 7,000 toy Magic Doll Feeding Sets, which contains two bottles. The nipple on one of the bottles, presents a serious choking hazard to young children. ZNY Enterprises Inc., of New York, N.Y., is recalling about 10,600 novelty and disposable cigarette lighters. The lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms which present fire and burn hazards.
No Date Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Harbor Freight Tools Announce Recall of Work Lights
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Harbor Freight Tools, headquartered in Camarillo, Calif., is voluntarily recalling more than 48,500 work lights, sold as magnetic base lights. These lights present electric shock and fire hazards.
No Date Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Franco Manufacturing Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Beanbags Sold With BarneyTM Hopscotch Game Towels
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Franco Manufacturing Co. Inc., of Metuchen, N.J., is recalling beanbags sold with about 4,800 Barney Hopscotch Game Towels. The seams on these beanbags can separate and allow plastic pellets to be released, presenting an aspiration hazard to young children.
No Date Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Firms Announce Recall of Power Strips, Extension Cords and Toy Trucks
Eskay Imports, of Chicago, IL., is recalling about 900 units of the Memo six-outlet power strip. The quality of the internal components is inadequate, and the cord could separate from the power strip which could result in a fire or shock incident. Raport Inc., of Levittown, Puerto Rico, is recalling about 4,800 extension cords. The wires on these cords are undersized and can be overloaded. They pose a fire and shock hazard. Isaac Morris Ltd., of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 3,300 Tonka toy trucks. The toy trucks contain small parts, presenting a choking hazard to young children.
No Date Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Firms Announce Recalls of Stairway Gates and Lighters
North States Industries Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn., is recalling about 3,200 stairway gates. The locking mechanism can release when the gate is shaken and if placed at the top of the stairs, a child could fall down the stairs and be injured. C & H Trading, of Metairie, La., is voluntarily recalling about 40,000 disposable and novelty cigarette lighters. The lighters do not have any child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law, and young children could ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards.
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