Claire's Recalls Children's Metal Necklaces Due to Risk of Lead Exposure (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:00:00 GMT) The recalled necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
OKK Trading Recalls Toy TVs Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:00:00 GMT) Surface coating on the toy television could contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Toy Xylophones Recalled by King Import Warehouse Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:00:00 GMT) Surface paint on the toy xylophone contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Sherwin-Williams Co. Recalls Krylon UV Fabric Protector Due to Respiratory Hazard (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:00:00 GMT) Overexposure to fumes, vapor or spray mist from the product can pose a serious respiratory hazard to consumers.
PC Notebook Computer Batteries Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazard (Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:45:00 GMT) These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
CPSC Urges Consumers to Replace Batteries in Smoke Alarms This Weekend (Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:00:00 GMT) While changing your clock can keep you on time for work on Monday, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) advises consumers that putting fresh batteries in your smoke alarms can save your life.
DYMO Recalls Power Adapters Sold with DYMO® Printers Due to Burn Hazard (Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:30:00 GMT) The power adapters can fail, causing the printer to overheat. This can pose a burn hazard to consumers.
Fit & Fresh Mixers Recalled by MEDport LLC Due to Laceration Hazard (Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:30:00 GMT) While placing the cup on or off the base of the mixer, the mixer can be unexpectedly turned on, activating the blade. This can pose a serious laceration hazard to consumers.
Homelite Consumer Products Announce Recall to Repair Chain Saws Due to Chain Brake Failure (Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:30:00 GMT) The chain brake can fail to stop the chain on its first application, posing a risk of laceration to consumers.
Wooden Toys Recalled by Earth Friendly Due To Choking Hazards (Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:30:00 GMT) Small parts can detach and break from the toy, posing a choking hazard to young children. In addition, the size of the rattle handle violates voluntary rattle standards.
CPSC Provides Safety Tips for a Safe Trick or Treat (Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:00:00 GMT) The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reminds parents and caregivers to keep safety in mind, so that no child is haunted by Halloween-related injuries. Hidden dangers associated with costumes, treats, and decorations can be easily prevented.
Halloween Figurines Recalled by Coyne's & Company for Lead Hazard (Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:00:00 GMT) The recalled Halloween figurines contain high levels of lead in the paint.
Ghost Tealight Holders Recalled by Trade Associates Group and Crate & Barrel Due to Fire and Burn Hazard (Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:00:00 GMT) The recalled tealight holder can ignite posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Cybex International Recalls Treadmills Due to Fall Hazard; Can Speed Up Unexpectedly (Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:00:00 GMT) The treadmills can speed up unexpectedly while in use due to a malfunction with the lower control board, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Power Adapters Used with Notebook Computers Recalled by Battery-Biz Due To Burn Hazard (Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:15:00 GMT) The adapters can fail and overheat. This can pose a burn hazard to consumers.