Archive for March, 2010

Ardica Recalls Heated Jackets and Vests Due to Burn Hazard

Electrical connections in the warming components in the jackets and vest can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.


Howard Berger Recalls Extension Cords and Power Strips Due to Fire Hazard

The extension cords and power strips have inadequate coating material around the cords and copper conductors that are smaller than required, posing a fire hazard to consumers.


Boys’ Vests and Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by North-Sportif Due to Strangulation and Entanglement Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory

The jackets have a drawstring through the hood and the vests have a drawstring through the waist which can pose strangulation and entanglement hazards to young children.


Sport Obermeyer Ltd. Voluntarily Recalls Girls’ Jackets with Drawstrings at the Waist Due to Entrapment Hazard

The jackets have a drawstring at the waist which can pose an entrapment hazard to children.


Children’s Educational Kits Recalled by Carolina Biology Supply Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

The yellow lids in the kits contain excessive levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.


Evenflo Recalls Top-of-Stair Plus Wood Gates Due to Fall Hazard

The slats on the gate can break or detach, posing a fall hazard to children.


Lennox Hearth Products Recalls Vent-Free Gas Logs and Fireplaces Due to Gas Leak and Fire Hazards

The front burners of vent-free gas log set fireplace inserts and the vent-free fireplaces can fail to ignite allowing gas to escape and posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers.


Girls’ Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Liberty Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard

The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.


Girls’ Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Liberty Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard

The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.


Girls’ Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Bubblegum USA Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory

The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.