Archive for March, 2010
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.
Girls’ Hooded Sweaters with Drawstrings Recalled by Children’s Apparel Network Due Strangulation Hazard
The hooded sweaters have a drawstring at the neck which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Girls’ Hooded Sweaters with Drawstrings Recalled by Children’s Apparel Network Due Strangulation Hazard
The hooded sweaters have a drawstring at the neck which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Infantino Recalls to Replace SlingRider Baby Slings; Three Infant Deaths Reported
There is a risk of suffocation for infants younger than four months of age using these slings.
Painted Wooden Beads Intended for Children’s Crafts Recalled By S&S Worldwide Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The paint on the children’s wooden beads contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Ventus Bicycle Aerobars Recalled by 3T Cycling Srl Due to Fall Hazard
The two rubber hand grips on the aerobars (handle bars) can loosen or slip off during use, posing a fall or injury hazard to the rider.
Simpson Dura-Vent Recalls Fireplace Dampers Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
When the consumer attempts to open/close the damper, it can become stuck in its current position. In addition, some of the dampers were assembled backwards and are set to the closed position when the consumer attempts to open the damper. Both pose risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to the consumer.
Audio Receivers Recalled by Niles Audio Corp. Due to Fire Hazard
A failure in the receiver’s internal components can cause connected loudspeakers to overheat and cause a fire, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Cost Plus Inc. Recalls Konrad and Loft Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Cost Plus/World Market
The chair backs can come loose from the seat base, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Lumetique Recalls Botanika Candles Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards
The candle flame can unexpectedly flare up and the glass container can crack, posing fire, burn and laceration hazards to consumers.
