Consumer Product Safety Council - Product Recalls

US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Recent recalls and product safety news

Recalls and product safety news from CPSC ( http://www.cpsc.gov)
update: Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:45:00 GMT

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Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled by Innovage Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
date: Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:45:00 GMT

The rechargeable lithium ion battery inside the helicopters can overheat, catch fire, and ignite nearby combustibles, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. read more
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Pacific Science Supplies Recalls Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
date: Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:30:00 GMT

The paint on the magnets can contain excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. read more
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Horseshoe Magnets Recalled by Dowling Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
date: Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:30:00 GMT

The plastic coating on the magnets contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. read more
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Kids II Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
date: Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:30:00 GMT

The tip of the rattle's antenna, which is attached to a bee figure, can detach and pose a choking hazard to small children. read more
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Cost Plus Recalls Santorini Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
date: Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:30:00 GMT

The seat weld can fail and allow the chair to collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers. read more
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Reebok International Ltd. Recalls Exercise Cycles Due to Laceration Hazard
date: Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:30:00 GMT

The alloy cranks on the exercise cycles can break during use, posing a laceration and abrasion hazard to users. read more
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Dirt Devil Vacuum Accessory Tools Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard
date: Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:30:00 GMT

Plastic pieces inside the vacuum tool can break apart and be ejected, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. read more
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Champion's Choice Recalls Walther Air Cylinders for Air Pistols Due to Burst Hazard
date: Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:30:00 GMT

The cylinders can burst when in use and/or while being filled, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers. read more
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Electra Bicycle Company Recalls Amsterdam Bicycles; Chain Can Derail and Pose Injury Risk to Riders
date: Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:45:00 GMT

The interior alignment tabs of the bicycle's chainguard can be pushed against the chain causing it to derail, which poses a risk of injury to riders. read more
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It's MY Binky Recalls Personalized Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard
date: Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:45:00 GMT

The pacifier button, ring handle and shield with nipple can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants. read more
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Indoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by Lithonia Lighting Due to Fire Hazard
date: Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:45:00 GMT

A thermal protector could be missing from the lighting fixtures, posing a risk of overheating and fire. read more
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Sleep Innovations Recalls Pillows Sold Exclusively at Costco; Metal Fragments Pose Abrasion Hazard
date: Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:30:00 GMT

The pillows can contain small metal fragments in the fiber-fill as a result of a mechanical breakdown in the manufacturing process. The metal fragments can cause abrasions and cuts to consumers. read more
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New Federal Law Mandates Child Resistant Portable Gasoline Containers
date: Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:30:00 GMT

Children and gasoline don't mix. With the passage of the Children's Gasoline Burn Prevention Act, an additional layer of fire safety and burn protection has been added for families across the country. read more
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SunL Group Inc. Recalls Youth ATVs Due To Safety Defects
date: Thu, 17 Jul 2008 21:00:00 GMT

The youth ATV lacks front brakes, a manual fuel shut-off, and padding to cover the sharp edges on the handlebar assembly. Additionally, the vehicle is sold without a tire pressure gauge or adequate flag pole bracket. The defects could lead to young drivers losing control of the ATVs, which poses the risk of serious injuries or death. read more
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Log Splitter Engines Recalled By American Honda Motor Co. Due to Fire Hazard
date: Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:45:00 GMT

The engine's fuel tank can crack and leak, posing a risk of fire or explosion. read more
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