Archive for September, 2008
Data Shows Unstable TVs, Furniture and Appliances Pose Deadly Danger to Children
Found in various rooms of the home, large furniture such as TVs, chests, armoires, and appliances are staples in our homes. But these items can tip over and crush children, causing injury or death.
CPSC Reminds Parents of Drowning Dangers inside the Home
Water anywhere can be a potential drowning hazard. While pools are an obvious risk, parents should not let their guard down around other hazards such as bathtubs and buckets.
Wal-Mart Recalls General Electric Toasters Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
An electrical short circuit can occur between the heating element and the bread cage, posing a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers.
IKEA Recalls to Repair Chest of Drawers Due to Laceration Hazard
The glass drawer knobs on the chest can break either during assembly or in use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Toy Boats Recalled by Buzz’s Boatyard Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The paint on the recalled toy boats contains an excess level of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Acting CPSC Chairman Nancy A. Nord Announces Staff Change: Quin Dodd to Depart Agency; Joe Martyak Named New Chief of Staff
Acting Chairman Nancy A. Nord announced that Quin Dodd will be leaving his position as CPSC Chief of Staff, effective October 1. She also announced that Joseph Martyak, her Counsel, will assume the position of Chief of Staff at that time.
FireHouseSubs.com Extinguishes that Burning Hunger
A sandwich shop started by firemen. Pretty cool. And not just sandwiches, but good sandwiches. This is coming from a guy who is fairly picky and stays away from most sandwiches restaurants. Since I live in Texas and am working in a small town in Arkansas, I was happy to find some familiarity in my [...]
Ski-Doo Snowmobiles Recalled by BRP US Inc. Due to Drive Axle Failure; Riders Can Be Thrown From Snowmobile
Cracks can develop in the welded joints of the drive axle assembly of the snowmobile and can result in complete breakage. If this happens the track of the vehicle can unexpectedly lock, causing riders to be ejected off the vehicle or lose control and collide with bystanders, a fixed object or other vehicles. This poses a risk of serious injury or death.
Shivvers Manufacturing Recalls Lawn Mower Jacks Due to Collapse Hazard
The jack lifts can have threads stripping or the nuts breaking, resulting in the shaft slipping and the mower falling from its stand-up position. This could cause serious personal injury to the consumer or property damage.
Toy Police Cars Recalled by TCB Imports Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The red paint on the toy cars contains excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
