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US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Recent Recalls and Product Safety News

Recalls and product safety news from CPSC ( http://www.cpsc.gov)
update: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:15:00 GMT

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Byer California Recalls Girl's Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:15:00 GMT

The drawstrings on the neck and waist of the jacket can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children. read more
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Girl's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Regaliti Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory
date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:15:00 GMT

The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children. read more
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Telebrands Recalls Scarves with Microwaveable Heat Packs Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:15:00 GMT

The heat packs can overheat when heated in a microwave oven, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. read more
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Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Brand Evolution Due to Strangulation Hazard
date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:15:00 GMT

The hoodies have drawstrings through the hoods that pose a strangulation hazard to children. read more
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Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Machetes Due to Laceration Hazard
date: Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:20:00 GMT

The saw side of the machete can stick in wood during use, and if the user's hand slips off the handle and slides forward across the machete blade, this poses a laceration hazard. read more
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Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by Ethan Allen
date: Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:50:00 GMT

Strangulation can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the shade or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. Also, strangulation can occur when a child's neck become entangled on the free-standing loop. read more
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LELE & Company Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirt Sets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
date: Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:30:00 GMT

The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children. read more
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Outdoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by American Electric Lighting Due to Shock Hazard
date: Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:30:00 GMT

Improper wiring in the light fixtures poses a shock hazard to consumers. read more
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Children's Bracelets Recalled by Chandigarh Fashion Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
date: Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:30:00 GMT

The surface coating on the bracelets contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. read more
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Boys' Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Ten West Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold at Burlington Coat Factory
date: Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:30:00 GMT

The children's jackets have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. read more
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Daiso To Pay $2 Million Civil Penalty for Violations of Federal Safety Laws and Must Stop Importing Children's Products and Toys Into U.S.
date: Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:40:00 GMT

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that Daiso Holding USA Inc., Daiso Seattle LLC, of Seattle, Wash. and Daiso California LLC, of Hayward, Calif. have agreed to pay a $2.05 million civil penalty and stop importing children's products and toys into the United States. Due to alleged violations of federal safety laws, the company must now demonstrate to the Commission that it has sufficient knowledge of and is in compliance with CPSC safety standards and testing requirements. read more
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Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds by Meijer
date: Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:20:00 GMT

Roll-up Blinds-Strangulations can occur if the lifting loops slide off the side of the blind and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material. Roman Shades-Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. read more
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Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by Lutron Electronics
date: Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:45:00 GMT

Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. Also, in manual Roman shades, strangulations can also occur if the shade's looped bead chain is not attached to the wall or to the floor and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop. read more
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Children's Fork and Spoon Sets Recalled by Peachtree Playthings Due to Choking Hazard; Sold at Dollar Tree and Deals
date: Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:45:00 GMT

The middle two prongs of the plastic fork can detach, posing a choking hazard to children. read more
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Commercial Ice Cube Machines Recalled by Scotsman Due to Fire Hazard
date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:00:00 GMT

The solenoid, an electrical component in the product, can fail and result in an electrical arc that can pose a fire hazard. read more

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