Archive for December, 2009
Dorel Juvenile Group Recalls Play Yards with Bassinets Due to Suffocation Hazard
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.
Dehumidifiers Recalled by LG Electronics Tianjin Appliance Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The power connector for the dehumidifier’s compressor can short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Wooden Toys Recalled by Kendamaspot Due to Violation of Lead Paint Ban
The surface paint coating on the ball contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
RC2 Corp. to Pay $1.25 Million Civil Penalty
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.
CPSC Approves Final Rule on Registration Requirements For Durable Infant or Toddler Products
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.
Verandah Patio Fireplaces Recalled by W.S. Badcock Corp. Due to Fire Hazard
A paint used to finish the exterior shell may catch fire, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Utility Knife Recalled by Dollar Tree Due to Laceration Hazard
The utility knife’s blade can slide past the blade support during use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Scuba Regulators Recalled by Cressi Due to Risk of Drowning
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.
CPSC Urges Caution with Heating as Winter Weather Arrives; Carbon Monoxide Deaths on the Rise
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.
Polaris Industries Recalls Certain ATVs Due to Crash Hazard
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.
