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US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Recent recalls and product safety news
Below are recently released recalls and safety news alerts issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. To view archived recalls and safety news alerts, visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission web site.
Recalls and safety news alerts
Gas Vent Dampers Recalled by Effikal Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
October 9, 2008 - The automatic gas vent damper could fail, and if the blocked vent switch does not activate, the vent could leak carbon monoxide (CO). This poses a risk of CO poisoning to consumers.
Hasbro Inc. Recalls to Repair Nerf Blasters; Child's Skin Can Get Caught in Plunger of the Toy
October 9, 2008 - The blaster's plunger can pull the user's skin during firing of the toy blaster resulting in injury to the face, neck, and/or chest.
Outdoor Playset Gliders Recalled by Backyard Play Systems Due to Fall Hazard; New Assembly Instructions Provided
October 8, 2008 - Some of the gliders were shipped with assembly instructions that did not inform consumers to tighten all lock nuts during assembly, including those attached by the manufacturer. As a result, some lock nuts were not fully fastened during assembly which could cause the glider to detach, posing a fall hazard to children.
Rack Room Shoes Recalls Girls' Sandals Due to Choking Hazard
October 8, 2008 - The ornamental flowers on the sandals can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
CPSC and Chance Rides Manufacturing Announce Recall to Inspect and Repair YO-YO Amusement Rides
October 8, 2008 - Chance Rides Manufacturing Inc. (CRM), of Wichita, Kansas is voluntarily recalling to inspect and repair about 85 YO-YO amusement rides across the country.
Coby Electronics Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold with Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard
October 8, 2008 - The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Children's Necklaces, CD and MP3 Players Sold at Limited Too and Justice Stores Recalled by Tween Brands Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
October 7, 2008 - Surface coatings on these products could contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Game Chairs Recalled by Brunswick Bowling & Billiards Corp. Due to Fall Hazard
October 7, 2008 - The retaining washers on the legs can loosen, causing the chair to become unstable. This poses a fall hazard to consumers.
John Jaques & Son Recalls Lawn Dart Games Due to Risk of Puncture
October 2, 2008 - The darts in the games pose a puncture hazard to young children. Lawn darts were banned in December 1988 to protect children from skull, face and eye puncture wounds.
Viessmann U.S. Recalls Boilers Due to Fire Hazard
October 2, 2008 - The boiler can leak gas, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Pottery Barn Recalls Wooden Hammock Stands Due to Fall and Laceration Hazard
October 1, 2008 - When used outdoors, the wood in the hammock stand can deteriorate over time and break, posing a risk of falls and lacerations to consumers.
BRP U.S. Inc. Recalls Youth All Terrain Vehicles Due to Collision Hazard
October 1, 2008 - If the rider is ejected and the cord strap is pulled, the shutoff switch can fail to disable the engine. The ATV can operate uncontrolled, until the engine returns to idle, and cause a collision with bystanders, vehicles or other objects. This poses a serious risk of injury.
CPSC Reminds Parents of Drowning Dangers inside the Home
September 30, 2008 - Water anywhere can be a potential drowning hazard. While pools are an obvious risk, parents should not let their guard down around other hazards such as bathtubs and buckets.
Data Shows Unstable TVs, Furniture and Appliances Pose Deadly Danger to Children
September 30, 2008 - Found in various rooms of the home, large furniture such as TVs, chests, armoires, and appliances are staples in our homes. But these items can tip over and crush children, causing injury or death.
Toy Boats Recalled by Buzz's Boatyard Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
September 30, 2008 - The paint on the recalled toy boats contains an excess level of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.