Archive for July, 2008
Horseshoe Magnets Recalled by Dowling Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The plastic coating on the magnets contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
Pacific Science Supplies Recalls Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The paint on the magnets can contain excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Champion’s Choice Recalls Walther Air Cylinders for Air Pistols Due to Burst Hazard
The cylinders can burst when in use and/or while being filled, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers.
Dirt Devil Vacuum Accessory Tools Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard
Plastic pieces inside the vacuum tool can break apart and be ejected, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Indoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by Lithonia Lighting Due to Fire Hazard
A thermal protector could be missing from the lighting fixtures, posing a risk of overheating and fire.
It’s MY Binky Recalls Personalized Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard
The pacifier button, ring handle and shield with nipple can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants.
Electra Bicycle Company Recalls Amsterdam Bicycles; Chain Can Derail and Pose Injury Risk to Riders
The interior alignment tabs of the bicycle’s chainguard can be pushed against the chain causing it to derail, which poses a risk of injury to riders.
Sleep Innovations Recalls Pillows Sold Exclusively at Costco; Metal Fragments Pose Abrasion Hazard
The pillows can contain small metal fragments in the fiber-fill as a result of a mechanical breakdown in the manufacturing process. The metal fragments can cause abrasions and cuts to consumers.
New Federal Law Mandates Child Resistant Portable Gasoline Containers
Children and gasoline don’t mix. With the passage of the Children’s Gasoline Burn Prevention Act, an additional layer of fire safety and burn protection has been added for families across the country.
SunL Group Inc. Recalls Youth ATVs Due To Safety Defects
The youth ATV lacks front brakes, a manual fuel shut-off, and padding to cover the sharp edges on the handlebar assembly. Additionally, the vehicle is sold without a tire pressure gauge or adequate flag pole bracket. The defects could lead to young drivers losing control of the ATVs, which poses the risk of serious injuries or death.
