Archive for June, 2008
Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Recalls Hammer Drills Due to Risk of Injury
The drill can continue to operate after the trigger has been released, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
Children’s Overalls Recalled by Sara Lynn Togs Due to Choking Hazard
The buttons on the shoulder straps can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
MTD Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
Excessive heat can cause the wiring harness to melt. This defect can result in a fire hazard to consumers.
Backyard Leisure Recalls Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard
Hangers holding the chains for the gliders can break, causing a child to fall and suffer injuries.
Progress Lighting Recalls Ceiling-Mounted Indoor Light Fixtures; Lights Can Fall Posing an Impact Hazard
A cable that supports the light fixture from the ceiling can fail, causing the fixture to fall and injure nearby consumers.
Crate and Barrel Recalls Shag Rugs Due to Fire Hazard
The large rugs fail to meet federal standards for flammability and could ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. The small rugs fail to meet federal labeling requirements. Small rugs are not required to meet the federal flammability standard; however, they are required to be permanently labeled with the following statement: “FLAMMABLE (FAILS U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE STANDARD FF 2-70): SHOULD NOT BE USED NEAR SOURCES OF IGNITION.”
The Children’s Place Recalls Camouflage Pajama Sets Due to Excessive Lead
The screen print on the shirt contains excess levels of lead.
Children’s Animal Tracking Explorer Kit Recalled by MindWare; Contains Chemical That Irritates Skin and Eyes
The powder in the kit marked “plaster of paris” is actually calcium hydroxide, which poses a risk of skin and eye irritation to children using the product.
Bassettbaby Cribs Recalled Due to Entrapment Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Babies “R” Us
The space between the spindles on some cribs can fail to meet federal standards and can pose an entrapment hazard to infants.
eStyle Recalls Mini Chef Toy Kitchens Due to Choking and Tip-Over Hazards
The four pegs supporting the oven shelf and four pegs supporting the refrigerator shelf can pull out of the wood, posing a choking hazard to children. The toy kitchen unit also can tip over, posing a risk of serious injury to children.
