Published on May 29, 2008 by ConsumerSafety Admin
The rechargeable battery contained inside the helicopter can catch fire, igniting the helicopter and nearby combustible materials. This poses a burn or fire hazard to consumers.
Published on May 29, 2008 by ConsumerSafety Admin
The clasps on some of the jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Published on May 29, 2008 by ConsumerSafety Admin
If the dryer is improperly installed, the dryer's internal gas fitting can loosen, posing a risk of gas leaking into the house. Any gas leak that is not detected can cause asphyxiation, a fire or an explosion. Also, one or both of the caps on the internal exhaust duct can become dislodged, which can cause lint to build up and be carried through the gas burner. This poses a risk of fire.
Published on May 29, 2008 by ConsumerSafety Admin
The internal heating element of the candle warmer can detach and melt the bottom of its plastic casing, which can in turn ignite or scorch the surface on which the candle warmer is placed, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Published on May 29, 2008 by ConsumerSafety Admin
June 1st marks the start of hurricane season. As you put your hurricane plan in place to protect your family and your home, CPSC is urging consumers to include a plan for after the storm.
Published on May 29, 2008 by ConsumerSafety Admin
The benches can become unstable and break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Published on May 28, 2008 by ConsumerSafety Admin
Failure in the wall control system can cause the fireplace to turn on by itself creating a risk of property damage. If the control fails and the consumer has left combustible objects directly in front of an unattended fireplace, there may also be a risk of fire.
Published on May 28, 2008 by ConsumerSafety Admin
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Published on May 28, 2008 by ConsumerSafety Admin
The hinge cover on the toy cell phone can detach from the phone, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Published on May 27, 2008 by ConsumerSafety Admin
The recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" have been determined by Square D to be counterfeit and can fail to trip when they are overloaded, posing a fire hazard to consumers.