Archive for January, 2010
FAF Inc. Recalls Children’s Necklaces Sold Exclusively at Walmart Stores Due to High Levels of Cadmium
The recalled necklaces contain high levels of cadmium. Cadmium is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Summit Treestands Recalls Hunting Tree Stand Brackets Due to Fall Hazard
The tree stand can unexpectedly detach from the tree when the brackets fail, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Rechargeable Batteries Used with Touch Panels for Audio/Visual Systems Recalled by AMX Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
A defect in the battery can cause the battery pack to overheat and rupture. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Starbucks Recalls Glass Water Bottles Due to Laceration Hazard
The glass water bottle and/or its stopper can shatter when the consumer is removing or inserting the stopper, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Yamaha Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Loss of Steering Control
A bolt in the right front A arm can loosen in the suspension/steering system, resulting in the sudden loss of steering control. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders.
Zippo Recalls Candle Lighters Due to Burn Hazard
Lighters can produce an excessive flame when adjusted to maximum flame setting, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Liebherr Recalls Built-In Refrigerators Due to Injury Hazard; Door Can Detach
The refrigerator’s door can detach, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Regal Lager Announces Recall to Repair CYBEX Strollers; Risk of Fingertip Amputation and Laceration Hazards
The stroller’s hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller.
Boy’s Three-Piece Santa Sets Recalled by Macy’s Due to Choking Hazard
Loose buttons on the suit’s jacket may easily detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Horse Toy Figures Recalled by Blip Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The surface paint coating on the horse contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
