Published on September 30, 2008 by ConsumerSafety Admin
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.
Published on September 30, 2008 by ConsumerSafety Admin
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.
Published on September 30, 2008 by ConsumerSafety Admin
An electrical short circuit can occur between the heating element and the bread cage, posing a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers.
Published on September 30, 2008 by ConsumerSafety Admin
The glass drawer knobs on the chest can break either during assembly or in use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Published on September 30, 2008 by ConsumerSafety Admin
The paint on the recalled toy boats contains an excess level of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Published on September 29, 2008 by ConsumerSafety Admin
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.
Published on September 26, 2008 by Michael
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 dining options. The Fire House Subs in Frisco, Texas made tasty subs, so why not the one in Bentonville? (more…)
Published on September 26, 2008 by ConsumerSafety Admin
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.
Published on September 26, 2008 by ConsumerSafety Admin
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.
Published on September 25, 2008 by ConsumerSafety Admin
The red paint on the toy cars contains excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.