Archive for December, 2008
Rocker Window Swiches in US-made Cars Can Kill
Poor Leadership in American Auto Manufacturers and US Government Create Child Danger – Opinion As a prudent consumer, I observed this a long time ago. But last night it became a personal matter when my 9 year old son’s windpipe was almost crushed by the power window in my family’s 2000 Ford Excursion. The problem [...]
Fire Alarm Control Panels Recalled by Notifier Due to Alert Failure
The software in the fire alarm system could fail to process an alarm condition which could result in the system failing to respond in the event of a fire.
Faulty Instructions Prompt Recall of Electrical Wiring How-to-Books by The Taunton Press; Shock Hazard to Consumers
The books contain several errors in the technical diagrams that could lead consumers to incorrectly install or repair electrical wiring, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
Boys Reversible Vests Recalled by Bon-Ton Stores Due to Choking Hazard
The zipper tabs on these vests fail to meet the children’s torques test standards, posing a choking hazard to children.
Magura USA Recalls Bicycle Suspension Forks Due to Crash Hazard
The front bicycle suspension fork can break, causing the rider to crash.
Teknion Recalls to Repair Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
The bolts holding the seat to the frame can loosen and separate, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Atomic Skis USA Recalls Ski Bindings Due to Unexpected Release, Fall Hazard
The heel housing of the bindings can crack, causing the binding to release unexpectedly. This can cause the skier to lose control or fall and suffer injuries.
Woodstock Percussion Inc. Recalls Toy Drums Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paint on the recalled toy drums contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Munire Recalls “Newport” Cribs and Matching Furniture Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The red paint which is underneath the black finish paint on some of the cribs and matching furniture exceeds federal lead limits. If ingested by young children lead can cause adverse health effects.
Foursquare Recalls Hooded Youth Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
The jackets have a drawstring through hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
