02/04/2010 12:50 PM
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass. has agreed to pay a $200,000 civil penalty.
Dollar General Recalls Toy Guns Due to Choking Hazard
02/03/2010 11:30 AM
The orange tips located at the end of the toy guns barrels, which are designed to distinguish them from real guns, can easily be removed from the barrels, posing a choking hazard to children.
Childrens Toy Jewelry Sets Recalled by Playmates Toys; Charms Violate the Total Lead Standard
02/02/2010 11:15 AM
A cylindrical metal connector on a charm can contain levels of total lead in excess of 300 ppm, which is prohibited under federal law.
Childrens Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by GTM Sportswear Due to Strangulation Hazard
02/02/2010 11:15 AM
The childrens jackets have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.
02/02/2010 11:15 AM
The childrens sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.
Childrens Greeting Cards with Bracelets Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
02/02/2010 11:15 AM
The surface paint coating on the bracelets sold with greeting cards contain excessive levels of lead violating the federal lead paint standard.
01/29/2010 11:30 AM
The recalled necklaces contain high levels of cadmium. Cadmium is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Summit Treestands Recalls Hunting Tree Stand Brackets Due to Fall Hazard
01/28/2010 03:30 PM
The tree stand can unexpectedly detach from the tree when the brackets fail, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
01/28/2010 03:30 PM
A defect in the battery can cause the battery pack to overheat and rupture. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Starbucks Recalls Glass Water Bottles Due to Laceration Hazard
01/28/2010 09:00 AM
The glass water bottle and/or its stopper can shatter when the consumer is removing or inserting the stopper, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Zippo Recalls Candle Lighters Due to Burn Hazard
01/27/2010 10:30 AM
Lighters can produce an excessive flame when adjusted to maximum flame setting, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Yamaha Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Loss of Steering Control
01/27/2010 10:30 AM
A bolt in the right front A arm can loosen in the suspension/steering system, resulting in the sudden loss of steering control. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders.
01/27/2010 09:00 AM
The strollers hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller.
Liebherr Recalls Built-In Refrigerators Due to Injury Hazard; Door Can Detach
01/27/2010 09:00 AM
The refrigerators door can detach, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
RadioShack Recalls Knight Hawk Toy Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard
01/26/2010 01:00 PM
The battery housing under the helicopter canopy can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard.