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Recalls and product safety news from CPSC
Updated: 28 weeks 2 days ago

Pier 1 Imports Recalls Glitter Tea Lights Due to Fire Hazard

Thu, 2010-01-14 10:00
The flame from the tea lights can ignite the glitter on the candle, posing a fire hazard.

Pier 1 Imports Recalls Santa Tea Light Holders Due to Fire Hazard

Thu, 2010-01-14 10:00
The flame from tea lights can ignite these tea light holders, posing a fire hazard.

Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard Prompts Recall of Mattress Sets by Mattress World

Wed, 2010-01-13 10:30
The mattress sets fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard and pose a fire hazard to consumers.

Rockler Companies Recalls LED Light Kits Due to Burn and Fire Hazards

Tue, 2010-01-12 15:55
Defective wiring in the light kits can cause the battery pack to overheat and explode, posing a risk of burn and fire hazards to consumers.

Bicycles and Framesets Recalled By Seattle Bike Supply Due to Fall Hazard

Tue, 2010-01-12 11:00
The bicycle's fork legs can separate from the fork crown and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of serious injury if the rider falls.

Lenmar Enterprises Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold for Cordless Phones Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Tue, 2010-01-12 11:00
The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

CPSC Approves Final Rule on Guidelines for Mandatory Recall Notices

Mon, 2010-01-11 15:00
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) unanimously approved a new rule setting guidelines and requirements for information in mandatory recall notices. A mandatory recall can be ordered by the Commission or a U.S. District Court.

Children's "Big Rex and Friends" Cloth Books Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

Fri, 2010-01-08 11:00
A red plastic dot sewn in the book contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Home Improvement Books Recalled by Oxmoor House Due to Faulty Wiring Instructions; Shock or Fire Hazard to Consumers

Fri, 2010-01-08 11:00
The books contain errors in the technical diagrams and wiring instructions that could lead consumers to incorrectly install or repair electrical wiring, posing an electrical shock or fire hazard to consumers.

Acer Recalls Notebook Computers Due to Burn Hazard

Thu, 2010-01-07 14:15
The gas containers can leak fuel at the black plastic collar where the spout connects to the can, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Gas Cans Recalled by No-Spill; Containers Can Leak and Create Fire Hazard

Thu, 2010-01-07 14:15
The gas containers can leak fuel at the black plastic collar where the spout connects to the can, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Primal Vantage Recalls Plastic Tree Steps Due to Fall Hazard

Thu, 2010-01-07 13:00
The plastic portion of the step can break, posing a fall hazard to the user.

Ammonia Recalled by OnLine Packaging Due to Chemical Hazard

Thu, 2010-01-07 13:00
The bottle, which is labeled as containing ammonia, actually contains household bleach. The mislabeling of the bottles can pose a chemical hazard to consumers. If bleach is accidentally mixed with ammonia or acid, irritating or toxic gases could be produced.

Sagittarius Sporting Goods Recalls Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Wed, 2010-01-06 12:00
The flexible rubber hose on the LP gas tank can come into contact with burner box, causing the hose to melt and rupture when the grill is lit. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Jide Trading Recalls Toy Military Figure Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Wed, 2010-01-06 12:00
The surface paint on the toy contains excessive levels of lead violating the federal lead paint standard.

Dorel Juvenile Group Recalls Play Yards with Bassinets Due to Suffocation Hazard

Wed, 2009-12-30 14:00
The one piece metal bars supporting the floorboard of the bassinet attachment can come out of the fabric sleeves and create an uneven sleeping surface, posing a risk of suffocation or positional asphyxiation.

Dehumidifiers Recalled by LG Electronics Tianjin Appliance Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Wed, 2009-12-30 12:00
The power connector for the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Wooden Toys Recalled by Kendamaspot Due to Violation of Lead Paint Ban

Wed, 2009-12-30 07:30
The surface paint coating on the ball contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

RC2 Corp. to Pay $1.25 Million Civil Penalty

Tue, 2009-12-29 08:20
As part of its commitment to protecting the safety of children, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that RC2 Corp., of Oak Brook, Ill. has agreed to pay a $1.25 million civil penalty for allegedly violating the federal lead paint ban. Thomas & Friends(tm) Wooden Railway Toys were recalled due to Violation of the Lead Paint Ban.

CPSC Approves Final Rule on Registration Requirements For Durable Infant or Toddler Products

Thu, 2009-12-24 09:20
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on December 16, 2009 unanimously approved (5-0) a new rule requiring manufacturers of durable infant or toddler products to establish and maintain a registration card program.