US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Recalls
Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Machetes Due to Laceration Hazard
03/09/2010 12:20 PM
The saw side of the machete can stick in wood during use, and if the user's hand slips off the handle and slides forward across the machete blade, this poses a laceration hazard.
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by Ethan Allen
03/04/2010 11:50 AM
Strangulation can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the shade or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. Also, strangulation can occur when a child's neck become entangled on the free-standing loop.
03/03/2010 12:30 PM
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
Outdoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by American Electric Lighting Due to Shock Hazard
03/03/2010 06:30 AM
Improper wiring in the light fixtures poses a shock hazard to consumers.
Children's Bracelets Recalled by Chandigarh Fashion Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
03/03/2010 06:30 AM
The surface coating on the bracelets contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
03/03/2010 06:30 AM
The children's jackets have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
03/02/2010 02:40 PM
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that Daiso Holding USA Inc., Daiso Seattle LLC, of Seattle, Wash. and Daiso California LLC, of Hayward, Calif. have agreed to pay a $2.05 million civil penalty and stop importing children's products and toys into the United States. Due to alleged violations of federal safety laws, the company must now demonstrate to the Commission that it has sufficient knowledge of and is in compliance with CPSC safety standards and testing requirements.
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds by Meijer
03/02/2010 01:20 PM
Roll-up Blinds-Strangulations can occur if the lifting loops slide off the side of the blind and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material. Roman Shades-Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck.
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by Lutron Electronics
03/02/2010 12:45 PM
Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. Also, in manual Roman shades, strangulations can also occur if the shade's looped bead chain is not attached to the wall or to the floor and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop.
03/02/2010 12:45 PM
The middle two prongs of the plastic fork can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.
Commercial Ice Cube Machines Recalled by Scotsman Due to Fire Hazard
02/25/2010 10:00 AM
The solenoid, an electrical component in the product, can fail and result in an electrical arc that can pose a fire hazard.
Climate Control Footrests Recalled by Fellowes Due to Fire Hazard
02/25/2010 10:00 AM
The footrest's fan can become blocked and overheat when used in the upright position, posing a fire hazard.
Sportime Recalls Children's Floor Hockey Sets Due to Lead Paint Hazard
02/25/2010 10:00 AM
The surface coating on the boards, which are assembled together to form the floor hockey playing-field, contain excessive levels of lead violating the federal lead paint standard.
02/23/2010 11:40 AM
The handle on the tea kettle can come loose, posing a burn hazard to the consumer.
Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard
02/23/2010 08:10 AM
Fuel can leak from the fuel pump at the fuel tank mounting screws, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
