Published on December 30, 2009 by ConsumerSafety Admin
The one piece metal bars supporting the floorboard of the bassinet attachment can come out of the fabric sleeves and create an uneven sleeping surface, posing a risk of suffocation or positional asphyxiation.
Published on December 30, 2009 by ConsumerSafety Admin
The power connector for the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Published on December 30, 2009 by ConsumerSafety Admin
The surface paint coating on the ball contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Published on December 29, 2009 by ConsumerSafety Admin
As part of its commitment to protecting the safety of children, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that RC2 Corp., of Oak Brook, Ill. has agreed to pay a $1.25 million civil penalty for allegedly violating the federal lead paint ban. Thomas & Friends(tm) Wooden Railway Toys were recalled due to Violation of the Lead Paint Ban.
Published on December 24, 2009 by ConsumerSafety Admin
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on December 16, 2009 unanimously approved (5-0) a new rule requiring manufacturers of durable infant or toddler products to establish and maintain a registration card program.
Published on December 23, 2009 by ConsumerSafety Admin
A paint used to finish the exterior shell may catch fire, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Published on December 23, 2009 by ConsumerSafety Admin
The utility knife's blade can slide past the blade support during use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Published on December 23, 2009 by ConsumerSafety Admin
Partial obstruction of the High Pressure (HP) port can produce an inaccurate reading on the pressure gauge, resulting in a slow descent of the needle in the pressure gauge. The inaccurate reading on the gauge poses a drowning hazard to divers.
Published on December 22, 2009 by ConsumerSafety Admin
As families look for ways to save money in tough economic times, there is an increased risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisonings and fire deaths associated with the use of alternative heating and power sources. The U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging consumers to check all home heating systems from fireplaces to furnaces, including any back-up power systems.
Published on December 22, 2009 by ConsumerSafety Admin
The front suspension ball joint stem can separate from the steering knuckle and cause the rider to lose steering control, posing a risk of injury or death to riders.
