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Gap Recalls Baby Swimsuits Due to Strangulation Hazard (Fri, 30 Apr
2010 18:00:00 GMT) The swimsuits have halter straps that were
manufactured too short causing the plastic ring located at the neck of
the swimsuit to press against the child's throat and obstruct the
airway. This poses a strangulation hazard to the child. Sportime Recalls Sports Balls Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard (Fri, 30 Apr 2010 18:00:00 GMT) Surface paints on the sports balls contain excessive levels of lead which is a violation of the federal lead paint standard. Comarco Recalls Power Adapters for Laptops Due to Burn Hazard (Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:00:00 GMT) Faulty wiring can cause the connector tips to heat and melt the plastic encasing the connector tips, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Chain Sets Sold with Commercial Light Fixtures Recalled by Cooper Lighting Due to Injury Hazard (Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:00:00 GMT) An "S" hook on the chain connecting the fixture to the ceiling can straighten when subjected to high impact forces, resulting in the light fixture falling. This poses an injury hazard to consumers. Yamaha Recalls ATVs Due to Crash Hazard (Thu, 29 Apr 2010 19:00:00 GMT) The steering column support assembly can crack and cause the rider to lose steering control, posing a risk of injury or death to riders. Graco(r)-Branded Drop Side Cribs Made by LaJobi Recalled Due to Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards (Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:20:00 GMT) The drop side hardware can break or fail, allowing the drop side to detach from the crib. When the drop side detaches, a hazardous gap is created between the drop side and the crib mattress in which infants and toddlers can become wedged or entrapped, posing a risk of suffocation and strangulation. In addition, children can fall from the cribs when the drop side detaches or fails to lock. Simplicity Cribs Recalled by Retailers; Mattress-Support Collapse Can Cause Suffocation and Strangulation (Thu, 29 Apr 2010 11:40:00 GMT) The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is announcing the recall of all Simplicity full-size cribs with tubular metal mattress-support frames. This recall includes fixed-side and drop-side cribs. These cribs pose a risk of serious injury or death due to entrapment, strangulation, suffocation and fall hazards to infants and toddlers. ICON Health & Fitness Recalls Inversion Benches Due to Fall Hazard (Wed, 28 Apr 2010 18:30:00 GMT) The ankle clamp can release unexpectedly or the strap used to limit rotation can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. Gogo Sports Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard (Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:00:00 GMT) The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood that can pose a strangulation hazard to children. Scuba Diving Buoyancy Compensators Recalled by Ocean Management Systems Due to Drowning Hazard (Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:00:00 GMT) The buoyancy compensator seal ring could crack, posing a drowning hazard to divers. Jo-Ann Stores to Pay $50,000 Civil Penalty for Violating Federal Lead Paint Ban (Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:00:00 GMT) The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that Jo-Ann Stores Inc., of Hudson, Ohio, has agreed to pay a $50,000 civil penalty for allegedly importing and selling children's products that violated the federal lead paint ban. BRP Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Laceration Hazard from Projectiles (Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:00:00 GMT) The drive pulley bolts on the snowmobiles can break due to oil contamination during the assembly process. This can cause debris to come off the vehicle and act as projectiles, posing a laceration hazard to riders or bystanders. Discount School Supply Recalls Double Egg Shakers Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard (Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:00:00 GMT) Surface paint on the red eggs contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Step2(r) Recalls Basic Rhythms Drum(tm) Toys Due to Choking Hazard (Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:20:00 GMT) The plastic clips used to attach the drumsticks to the drum can break. The small broken pieces present a choking to young children. Low Return Rate and Additional Reports of Fires Prompt Reannouncement of Coby Electronics Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player Recalls (Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:20:00 GMT) The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
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