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September 2012 Recalls and Product Safety News
Atomic Aquatics Recalls Cobalt Dive Computer Due to Impact and Drowning Hazard
The unit can leak and cause the lens of the computer to blow off suddenly. This could mean an impact or drowning injury should gas leak.
Cyclone Swing Seats Recalled by ADS Due to Fall Hazard
The plastic swing seats can break and cause a child on the swing to fall.
Captain Cutlass Pirate Toy Guns Recalled by Dillon Importing Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The paint on the toy pistols contains excessive levels of lead.
In Home Danger: CPSC Warns of Children Drowning in Bathtubs, Bath Seats and Buckets
There were more than 400 deaths over a five-year period. Children under the age of 2 are most at risk of drowning at home. Most drown in bathtubs or bath products.
Cabot Recalls Wood Cleaner and Wood Brightener With Spray Pump Due To Irritation and Burn Hazard
The products can leak. Chemicals in these products can cause burning or other serious injuries if it touches skin or eyes or is ingested.
Big Lots Recalls Garden Swings Due to Fall Hazard
The seat on the Wilson & Fisher log-style, wood swings can break. The two-seat swings have a natural wood finish.
Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
The front fork can break on both women's and men's 2008 and 2009 Globe model bicycles.
Haier America Trading Agrees to $850,000 Civil Penalty for Failure to Report Defective Blenders
Nearly 60 incidents and one injury to a consumer's hand were reported with the recalled blenders.
Residential Elevators Recalled for Repair by ThyssenKrupp Access Manufacturing Due to Fall Hazard
The door to the elevator can unlock and open, exposing the elevator shaft.
Hayneedle Recalls Wooden Arc Hammock Stands Due to Fall Hazard
The stand can break, causing consumers to fall.
Club Car Recalls Golf Cars and Utility Vehicles Due to Fuel Leak and Fire Hazard
The fuel tank filler neck can crack and allow fuel to leak.
H&M Recalls Children's Water Bottle Due to Choking Hazard, Sold Exclusively at H&M Stores
The water bottle's spout can break off. Recalled products were sold from July 2012 through August 2012.
Escaping the Invisible Killer: New CPSC Research Demonstrates Technology That Can Significantly Reduce Poisonous Carbon Monoxide from a Generator
Technology can provide additional time for people to recognize and escape from deadly CO. Escape time increased from eight minutes to 96 minutes.
CPSC Announces Chairman's Commendation Award Recipients
Four nominees receive awards for their significant contributions to consumer product safety.
True Innovations Recalls Prestigio Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Office Depot
Office Depot has received 78 reports of incidents involving seats breaking of Prestigio leather office chairs. One injury has been reported.
Nearly 140 Tragic Child Drownings In Pools and Spas Reported By Media In Summer 2012
Initial summer drowning figures from Memorial Day to Labor Day are only part of the annual toll.
Bluestem Brands Recalls Range Rider Ride-on Toy Cars Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The ride-on toy car's battery can overheat, smoke, melt and catch on fire.
Legrand Wiremold Recalls Power Strips Due to Electric Shock Hazard
The electrical wires on the under-cabinet 4-outlet power strips are reversed.
Death of Child Prompts Recall of Window Blinds by Blind Xpress
Two-year-old strangled in cord. Recalled blinds are custom-made vertical and horizontal blinds.