US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Recent Recalls and Product Safety News
Sun Apr 24 04:18:26 EDT 2011
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Children's Scooters Recalled by Kiddieland Due to Laceration Hazard - A child's finger can get caught in the hinge mechanism between the steering column and the platform, posing a laceration hazard.

Disney Princess Plastic Trikes Recalled by Kiddieland Due to Laceration Hazard - The plastic castle display and the princess figures protruding from the top of the handle bar pose a laceration hazard if a child falls on it.

75 Drownings and Near-Drownings in 15 Weeks; Pool Safely PSAs Urge Parents to Watch Children At All Times Around Pools and Spas This Summer - With the summer swimming season just around the corner, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) Pool Safely: Simple Steps Save Lives campaign is releasing its 2011 television and radio public service announcements (PSAs) highlighting various water safety steps that can be taken to save a life. In the first few months of 2011, there have been 37 drownings and 38 near-drowning incidents reported by the media across America. Developed with the campaign's national partners the American Red Cross and the Y, the PSAs are being released nationally today urging parents and children to adopt as many safety steps as possible in and around pools and spas. The Pool Safely campaign is the federal government's first-of-its-kind national public education effort to reduce child drownings and near-drownings in swimming pools and spas.

June Deadline Set for End to Globe Fire Sprinkler Model J Sprinkler Recall; Property Owners Should Act Now To Request Replacement of Sprinkler Heads - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Globe Fire Sprinkler Corp. are urging residential and commercial property owners who have model J dry-type series fire sprinklers covered under the previously-announced recall and have not yet filed a claim to replace them, to contact Globe Fire Sprinkler immediately. Home and commercial property owners should immediately submit their claim, as the program for receiving replacement heads will end on June 1, 2011.

Aquarium Heaters Recalled by United Pet Group Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards - A wiring problem can cause the aquarium heaters to overheat or break during normal use, damaging the aquarium and posing fire and laceration hazards to consumers. Overheating can cause the heater to shatter or the acquarium glass to break.

Photon Climbing Carabiners and Quickdraws Recalled Due to Risk of Injury - The carabiner gate may open under a heavy load, posing a risk of serious injury or death if the climber falls.

Pacific Trade International Recalls Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazard - The candles have a clear, plastic cup that can melt or ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Lithium-Ion Batteries Used with Bicycle Lights Recalled by GeoManGear Due to Fire Hazard - The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Spot Recalls Satellite Communicator Due To Loss of Emergency Communications Capability - The internal voltage regulator can stop working, resulting in the inability to transmit messages and tracking information in emergency situations.

CPSC Approves New Mandatory Standard for Toddler Beds - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) unanimously approved (5-0) a new mandatory standard to improve the safety of toddler beds. The new federal standard builds upon the ASTM voluntary standard for toddler beds (F1821-09) and adds additional protections to prevent injuries to children.

ADP Recalls to Repair Unit Heaters Due to Fire Hazard - Some heaters were manufactured without a required flame rollout switch, which is a back-up device that shuts down the heater in the event of a heater failure. This poses a fire hazard.

Lennox Industries Recalls to Repair Garage Heaters Due to Fire Hazard - Some heaters were manufactured without a required flame rollout switch, which is a back-up device that shuts down the heater in the event of a heater failure. This poses a fire hazard.

Wrist Rattles and Baby Booties Recalled by Midwest-CBK Due to Choking Hazard - The pom-poms attached to the wrist rattles and booties can detach, posing a choking hazard.

Cub Cadet Recalls Riding Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard - A fuel leak can occur near the rear mounting screws on the bottom of the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.

Girl's Clothing Recalled by My Michelle Due to Risk of Lead Exposure - The jewelry and decorative trim attached to the girl's garments contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.