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Updated: 23 weeks 1 day ago

Motor Controllers for Submersible Pump Systems Recalled by Franklin Electric Due to Shock Hazard

Thu, 2010-02-18 16:20
The product label can lose adhesion, exposing the circuitry. This could pose a shock hazard to consumers.

Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Baycreek Due to Strangulation Hazard

Thu, 2010-02-18 16:20
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996 CPSC, issued guidelines (which were incorporated in to an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled in the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.

Children's Hooded Jackets Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory Recalled by Franshaw Due to Strangulation Hazard

Thu, 2010-02-18 15:20
The jackets have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children. In February 1996 CPSC, issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled in the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.

Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Weeplay Kids Due to Strangulation Hazard

Thu, 2010-02-18 15:20
The sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood which poses 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 in the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.

GE Infrastructure Sensing Recalls Commercial CO2 and Temperature Sensors Due to Fire Hazard

Thu, 2010-02-18 15:20
The CO2 and temperature sensors can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Bobens Trading Recalls Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts With Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory

Thu, 2010-02-18 15:20
The hooded zip sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996 CPSC, issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled in the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments such as sweatshirts and jackets.

Kikkerland Design Recalls Foldable Step Stools Sold By QVC Due to Fall Hazard

Thu, 2010-02-18 15:20
The step stools can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Allreds Design Recalls Baby Bracelets and Pacifier Clips Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

Wed, 2010-02-17 15:30
The recalled bracelets and pacifier clip clasps contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Pull Toys Recalled by Manhattan Group LLC Due to Choking and Aspiration Hazards

Wed, 2010-02-10 11:30
The toy has wooden components that can break or come loose, posing a choking/aspiration hazard to young children.

Britax Recalls Strollers Due to Risk of Fingertip Amputations and Lacerations

Wed, 2010-02-10 11:30
The stroller's hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller.

Tiny Love Recalls Wind Chime Toys Due to Puncture and Laceration Hazards

Wed, 2010-02-10 11:30
The wind chime toy can be pulled apart exposing sharp metal rods, posing puncture and laceration hazards to the baby.

Innovage LLC Recalls Discovery Kids Lamps Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Tue, 2010-02-09 13:45
A defect in the lamp's printed circuit board can cause an electrical short, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Generation 2 Worldwide and "ChildESIGNS" Drop Side Crib Brands Recalled; Three Infant Deaths Reported

Tue, 2010-02-09 13:00
The crib's plastic hardware can break which can cause the drop side of the crib to detach from a corner of the crib. When the drop side detaches, it creates a space into which an infant or toddler can roll and become wedged or entrapped. When a child is entrapped between the drop side and the crib mattress, it creates a risk of suffocation or strangulation. In addition, the crib's mattress support can detach from the crib frame, creating a hazardous space in which an infant or toddler could become entrapped and suffocate or strangle.

Schylling Associates to Pay a $200,000 Civil Penalty for Violation of Lead Paint Ban and for Failure to Report

Thu, 2010-02-04 13:50
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

Wed, 2010-02-03 12:30
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.

Children's Toy Jewelry Sets Recalled by Playmates Toys; Charms Violate the Total Lead Standard

Tue, 2010-02-02 12:15
A cylindrical metal connector on a charm can contain levels of total lead in excess of 300 ppm, which is prohibited under federal law.

Children's Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by GTM Sportswear Due to Strangulation Hazard

Tue, 2010-02-02 12:15
The children's 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.

Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by New Mode Sportswear Due to Strangulation Hazard

Tue, 2010-02-02 12:15
The children's 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.

Children's Greeting Cards with Bracelets Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Tue, 2010-02-02 12:15
The surface paint coating on the bracelets sold with greeting cards contain excessive levels of lead violating the federal lead paint standard.

FAF Inc. Recalls Children's Necklaces Sold Exclusively at Walmart Stores Due to High Levels of Cadmium

Fri, 2010-01-29 12:30
The recalled necklaces contain high levels of cadmium. Cadmium is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.