Archive for November, 2009
Grand World Recalls “Bobby Chupete” Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard
The pacifiers fail to meet federal safety standards. The pacifier mouth guard is too small, posing a choking hazard to infants and toddlers.
Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts and Jackets Recalled by Century 21 Promotions, Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Gorilla Inc. Recalls EXO-Tech Safety Harness Due to Fall Hazard
The webbing of the waist belt on the safety harness is not routed through the lineman’s loop located on the front of the harness near waist level. Since the loops are not properly anchored to the harness webbing but are attached only through stitching not intended to restrain a user during a fall, they that can pull away from the harness when force is applied, leaving the user unrestrained.
“Town Hall on Toy Safety”: CPSC Talks to Parents About New Rules Aimed at Making Toys Safer
At a Town Hall meeting held in New York City, CPSC Chairman Inez Tenenbaum was joined by parents and consumers to talk toy safety. The discussion centered around new federal safety rules that are in place for toys that will give American consumers greater confidence when they go shopping this holiday season.
Treestands Recalled by Gander Mountain Company Due to Fall Hazard
The clasp may open unexpectedly if the strap is fastened incorrectly, causing the treestand and user to fall to the ground.
Backpack Blowers Recalled by Homelite Due to Fire Hazard
The fuel tank can leak gasoline, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Bicycles Recalled by Easton Sports; Stem Failure Poses Fall Hazard
The bicycle stem can crack and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of serious injury if the rider falls.
Power Adapters Used with IBM RDX Back Up Disk Hard Drives Recalled Due to Shock Hazard
A plastic weld on the power adapters can fail and allow two parts to separate, exposing live electrical contacts. This poses a shock hazard to consumers.
Gehl Foods Recalls Nacho Cheese and Chili Sauce Dispensers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The dispenser’s fan blade can come into contact with the heater coil, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Maclaren USA Recalls to Repair Strollers Following Fingertip Amputations
The stroller’s hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller.
