Archive for January, 2010
Pier 1 Imports Recalls Santa Tea Light Holders Due to Fire Hazard
The flame from tea lights can ignite these tea light holders, posing a fire hazard.
Pier 1 Imports Recalls Glitter Tea Lights Due to Fire Hazard
The flame from the tea lights can ignite the glitter on the candle, posing a fire hazard.
Drop Side Cribs Recalled by Caramia Furniture Due to Fall and Entrapment Hazards
The slats on the cribs drop-side can detach from the top and bottom rails, posing fall and entrapment hazards to the child.
Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard Prompts Recall of Mattress Sets by Mattress World
The mattress sets fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard and pose a fire hazard to consumers.
Rockler Companies Recalls LED Light Kits Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
Defective wiring in the light kits can cause the battery pack to overheat and explode, posing a risk of burn and fire hazards to consumers.
Lenmar Enterprises Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold for Cordless Phones Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Bicycles and Framesets Recalled By Seattle Bike Supply Due to Fall Hazard
The bicycle’s fork legs can separate from the fork crown and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of serious injury if the rider falls.
CPSC Approves Final Rule on Guidelines for Mandatory Recall Notices
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) unanimously approved a new rule setting guidelines and requirements for information in mandatory recall notices. A mandatory recall can be ordered by the Commission or a U.S. District Court.
Home Improvement Books Recalled by Oxmoor House Due to Faulty Wiring Instructions; Shock or Fire Hazard to Consumers
The books contain errors in the technical diagrams and wiring instructions that could lead consumers to incorrectly install or repair electrical wiring, posing an electrical shock or fire hazard to consumers.
Children’s “Big Rex and Friends” Cloth Books Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
A red plastic dot sewn in the book contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
