Archive for June, 2008
E-Z-GO Recalls RXV Golf Cars Due to Fall Hazard
The hip restraints on the cars can detach at the base, posing a fall and injury risk to consumers.
Hewlett-Packard Co. Recalls Fax Machines Due to Fire Hazard
An internal electrical component failure can cause overheating of the product posing a risk of burn or fire.
Children’s Jackets and Hoodies with Drawstrings Recalled by Coolibar Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard
An internal electrical component failure can cause overheating of the product posing a risk of burn or fire.
ATVs Recalled By Kawasaki Due to Loss of Speed Control
The throttle can fail to return to the idle position when released or could fail to be at idle on start-up. This could result in loss of vehicle control, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the rider.
ATVs Recalled By KYMCO Due to Loss of Speed Control
A manufacturing defect in the carburetor can cause the throttle to stick open, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the rider.
Westminster Inc. Recalls Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Due to Risk of Fire
The rechargeable battery inside the helicopter can overheat. This can result in the helicopter’s body melting, as well as a risk of fire or burns to consumers.
Stanley Furniture Recalls Cribs Due to Entrapment Hazard
The cribs could fail to meet a federal safety standard for crib dimensions. When the mattress support is in the middle setting, the space between the mattress and the crib could be too wide, posing an entrapment hazard to infants.
Illegal and Improper Use of Fireworks Continue to Harm Consumers
In 2007 nearly 10,000 Americans were treated in emergency rooms for firework-related injuries. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reported that 64 percent of these injuries occurred during the one month period surrounding the July 4th holiday.
Jardine Cribs Sold by Babies”R”Us Recalled Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazard
The wooden crib slats and spindles can break, creating a gap, which can pose an entrapment and strangulation hazard to infants.
Miracle Recreation Recalls Tire Swings Due to Fall Hazard
The hanger clamp on the tire swing can fail causing the tire swing to detach. This poses a fall hazard to young children and risk of serious injury.
