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Important Information on Recalled Products
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Dollar Days
International Recalls Children’s Parka Jackets with Drawstrings for
Strangulation Hazard
In
cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Silla
America Inc., Los Angeles, Calif., is voluntarily recalling 180 Children’s
parka jackets, with drawstrings. The garments have a drawstring through the
hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued
guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on
the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and
sweatshirts.
HSN LP Recalls
Ultrex-Brand Pressure Cookers Due to Burn Hazard
In
cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Innova
Inc., of Davenport, Iowa., is voluntarily recalling about 1,450 Ultrex-brand
Pressure Cookers. The pressure cooker’s lid can open while its contents are
under pressure, allowing the hot contents to be expelled and causing burn
injuries to bystanders.
Trane Recalls
Air Conditioners after Incidents of Units Smoking
In
cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Trane
Co., of Piscataway, N.J., is voluntarily recalling about 10,580 PTEE and PTHE
Series Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTACs). The heating element on
these commercially installed units can become displaced and, if it contacts
metal, could short circuit. If the electric heater on one of those units
short-circuits, wiring problems on 265 volt models could allow the unit to
remain energized while the unit’s fan is turned off, causing it to overheat
and smoke.
CPSC Signs
Cooperative Agreement with Japan to Improve Consumer Product Safety
The U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today the signing of
Guidelines for Information Exchange and Administrative Cooperation with the
Japanese government to improve the safety of consumer products in the U.S. and
Japan.
MTD Southwest
Inc. Recalls Troy-Bilt, Craftsman Chain Saws, Breaking Handles Pose Laceration
Hazard
In
cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), MTD
Southwest Inc., of Tempe, Ariz., is voluntarily recalling about 76,000 Troy-Bilt
and Craftsman Brand Gasoline Chain Saws. The chain saw’s plastic front
handle can break during operation. If this occurs, the saw would be difficult
to control and poses a risk for lacerations.
Serious
Injuries Prompt Recall of Mattel’s Polly Pocket Magnetic Play Sets
In
cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Mattel
Inc., of El Segundo, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 2.4 million play
sets (an additional 2 million play sets were sold worldwide) Polly Pocket
dolls and accessories with magnets. Tiny magnets inside the dolls and
accessories can fall out undetected by parents and caregivers. The magnets can
be swallowed, aspirated by young children or placed by a child in their nose
or ears. When more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each
other and cause intestinal perforation, infection or blockage, which can be
fatal. Aspiration to the lungs requires immediate surgery. Magnets placed in
the nose or ears can cause swelling and be difficult to remove.
Pottery Barn
Recalls Gourd Candles for Fire Hazard
In
cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Pottery
Barn, of San Francisco, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 68,000 Gourd
Candles. The gourd candles can have excessive flame height and could fail to
self-extinguish when burning down to the bottom of the candle, posing fire and
burn hazards to consumers.
Desk Lamps Sold
at Office Depot Recalled for Shock Hazard
In
cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC),
Environmental Lighting Concepts Inc., of Tampa, Fla., is voluntarily recalling
about 6,800 Taylor Desk Lamps. The fiberglass sheath intended to protect the
electrical cord can become improperly aligned during consumer assembly of the
lamp. This poses a shock hazard to consumers.
Scott Electric
Co. Inc. Recalls Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Due To Fire Hazard
In
cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Scott
Electric Co. Inc., of Greensburg, Pa., is voluntarily recalling about 30,000
Counterfeit “Square D” Circuit Breakers. The recalled circuit breakers
labeled “Square D” are counterfeit and might not trip when they are
overloaded, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Target Recalls
Various Toys Due to Lead and Laceration Hazards
In
cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Target
Stores, of Minneapolis, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 190,500 “Kool
Toyz” Children's Products. Some of these toys contain lead paint, which is
toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Also, some of the toys have sharp points, posing laceration or puncture wound
hazards.
Target Recalls
“Play Wonder” Puzzle Tables for Choking and Laceration Hazards
In
cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Target,
of Minneapolis, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 7,100 “Play Wonder”
Puzzle Tables. The handles on the puzzle pieces can come off, posing a choking
hazard to young children. Also, the tips of the nails on the inside shelf of
the puzzle table could be exposed, posing a laceration or puncture hazard.
Decorative
Snaps and Metal Clips Recalled by Provo Craft Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
In
cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Provo
Craft, of Spanish Fork, Utah, is voluntarily recalling about 76,000 Decorative
Snaps and Metal Clips. The recalled clips and snaps contain high levels of
lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health
effects.
List of Top
Holiday Safety Tips Released; CPSC, AARP ask consumers to pay attention to age
labels
The U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), and AARP are working together to
make this holiday season a safe one by warning all gift givers about the five
toy hazards that can take all the fun out of any celebration.
ANSUL® Recalls
Fire Extinguisher that Could Fail to Operate
In
cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Ansul
Incorporated, of Marinette, Wis., is voluntarily recalling about 154,000
K-GUARD®, SENTRY® and FLAG FIRE® Model Fire Extinguishers. If the fire
extinguisher is dropped horizontally from a height of approximately 2 to 3
feet, the pick-up tube could crack at the threads between the pick-up tube
adaptor and the stainless steel tube. If a pick-up tube is cracked, the
extinguisher can fail to discharge properly when activated, which can put
users at risk during a fire.
Remote-Control
Helix Micro Helicopter Toys Recalled for Burn Hazard
In
cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Spin
Master Toys, of Toronto, Canada, is voluntarily recalling about 46,200 Helix
Remote Control Micro Helicopter. The power supply controller can overheat
posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Gund Inc.
Recalls Woodles™ Activity Toys for Choking Hazard
In
cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Gund
Inc., of Edison, N.J., is voluntarily recalling about 18,900 Baby Gund Woodles™
Activity Toys. The wooden rings on the stuffed toy can break, posing a small
parts choking hazard to young children.
“Cars” Toy
Chests Sold at Toys “R” Us Recalled by Delta Enterprise Due to Lead
Poisoning Hazard
In
cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Delta
Enterprise Corp., New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 3,000
“Cars” Toy Storage Benches. The red paint on the partition panels of the
toy box contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young
children and can cause adverse health effects.
Enesco Group
Inc. Recalls Heartwood Creek® Turtle Sprinklers for Laceration Hazard
In
cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Enesco
Group Inc., of Itasca, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 2,600 Heartwood
Creek Turtle Sprinklers. When connected to a garden hose, under normal
household water pressure, the sprinkler can break or shatter, presenting a
laceration hazard to consumers.
Warn Industries
Inc. Recalls Eight-Post ATV Winch Kits for Overheating
In
cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Warn
Industries Inc., of Clackamas, Ore. (manufacturer of the winch kits), is
voluntarily recalling about 218,000 Warn ATV and Utility Vehicle Winch Kits. A
component of the winch kit, the eight-post contactor, can continue to pull
current when in the “off” position, which can cause it to overheat and
pose a fire hazard.
DeWalt Recalls
Framing Saws and Circular Saws for Laceration Hazard
In
cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), DeWalt
Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md., is voluntarily recalling about 97,000
framing saws and 37,000 circular saws. The lower blade guard can fail to
close, leaving the blade exposed and presenting a laceration hazard to
consumers.
WMH Tool Group
Inc. Recalls Wilton Mitre Saws for Laceration Hazard
In
cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), WMH Tool
Group Inc., (WMH), of Elgin, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 38,000
Wilton Mitre Saws. The aluminum cast pivot joint that connects the base of the
saw to the head assembly (which contains the saw blade) can crack under
extreme pressure or force, causing the blade assembly to unexpectedly break
free from the stationary base. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
WMH Tool Group
Inc. Recalls Wilton Mitre Saws for Laceration Hazard
In
cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), WMH Tool
Group Inc., (WMH), of Elgin, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 38,000
Wilton Mitre Saws. The aluminum cast pivot joint that connects the base of the
saw to the head assembly (which contains the saw blade) can crack under
extreme pressure or force, causing the blade assembly to unexpectedly break
free from the stationary base. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
Various Firms
Recall Flashing Pacifiers for Choking, Aspiration and Strangulation Hazards
In
cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Rhode
Island Novelty, of Providence, R.I.; Hayes Specialties Corp., of Saginaw,
Mich.; My Bargain Bin LLC., of New Castle, Del.; Ravesupply.com, of Las Vegas,
Nev.; Vistawholesale.com, of Greencastle, Ind.; Xtreme Jewelry, of New York,
N.Y.; Intertradecorp.com, of Cheverly, Md.; Litesrus.com, of San Jose, Calif.;
and Dollar Days International LLC, of Scottsdale, Ariz., are voluntarily
recalling about 237,000 Flashing Pacifiers. These pacifiers failed to meet
federal safety standards for pacifiers. The nipple can separate from the
shield easily, posing a choking hazard. Some pacifiers were sold with
necklaces that pose a strangulation hazard, and one of the necklaces has beads
that can come loose, which poses an aspiration hazard. Though they are
marketed for older children, they could be given to babies, and can cause
serious injury or death.
RC2 Recalls Toy
Keys Due to Choking Hazard
In
cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), RC2
Brands Inc., of Oak Brook, Ill. (the recalled products are marketed under
RC2’s Learning Curve and The First Years brands) is voluntarily recalling
about 275,000 toy keys. The colored top portion of the keys can crack,
resulting in the release of small parts, which poses a choking hazard to young
children.
Atico
International USA, Inc. Recalls Espresso Makers for Burn and Impact Injury
Hazards
In
cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Atico
International USA, Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., is voluntarily recalling
about 54,000 Espresso Express™ Espresso Makers. The espresso maker’s
heating element can forcefully separate from its base during the brewing
cycle. This poses burn and impact injury hazards to nearby consumers.
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