Archive for September, 2008
Hanashop Recalls Counterfeit Power Cords Due to Fire and Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively on eBay
The power cord wires are significantly undersized and allow incorrect insertion of the power plug, posing a risk of fire and/or shock to consumers.
Aqua Lung America Recalls Apeks Scuba Diving Regulators Due to Drowning Hazard
These regulators can be missing the diaphragm cover which can cause the diaphragm to become displaced during a dive, allowing water to enter the scuba regulator. This poses a drowning hazard to divers.
Simplicity Brand Drop Side Cribs Recalled By Various Retailers Due To Serious Entrapment And Suffocation Hazard To Infants and Toddlers
Due to sizing problems with the crib’s hardware, the drop side can come off the tracks. When the drop side detaches or partially detaches, it creates a hazardous gap, which can lead to infant entrapment and suffocation.
Deere & Company Recalls Gator XUV Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
The fuel tank can leak from a gap in the seam at the base of the filler neck, posing a fire hazard.
Pottery Barn Kids Recalls Children’s Metal Water Bottles Due to Choking Hazard
The sip top on the water bottles can pull off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Regent Sports Recalls Soccer Goal Nets Following Strangulation Death of a Child
The fixed knot flexible openings in the soccer goal net can pose a head and neck entrapment or strangulation hazard to young children.
CPSC Issues Warning: Dangers at Home in the Aftermath of Hurricane Ike – Carbon Monoxide from Generators Can Kill in Minutes
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns consumers on the Gulf Coast to protect themselves and their families against dangers in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike.
PB Heat Recalls Gas Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
The pressure switch could have an internal defect that could fail to shut down the boilers under vent or air inlet blockage. This switch defect could allow the boilers to produce excessive levels of carbon monoxide, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to consumers.
Some Recalled Simplicity Bassinets Include Graco and “Winnie the Pooh” Brand
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is aware that some bassinets in the Simplicity recall announced August 28, 2008 include the Graco logo and “Winnie the Pooh” motif licensed by Disney Consumer Products. Consumers are urged to check their bassinets to ensure they are not using one of the recalled Simplicity models, including those with the Graco logo or “Winnie the Pooh” motif.
Rugs Sold Exclusively at JC Penney Recalled by JLA Home Due to Fire Hazard
The rugs do not meet the federal flammability standard for small rugs and do not have the required flammability warning label.
