Holiday Lights Recalled by Universal Distribution Center Due to Shock and Fire Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Units:Distributor: Universal Distribution Center...

Importer: Gardener's Supply Co., of Burlington, Vt. Hazard: The candle holder placement on the base of the carousels is too close to the structure, allowing the candle flame to come in contact and ignite different parts of the carousel, including the fans, trees and deer, posing a fire hazard. Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received three reports of the carousels catching on fire. No...

Importer: Trade Associates Group Ltd., of Chicago, Ill. Retailers: Crate & Barrel, of Northbrook, Ill., and other retailers Hazard: The recalled tealight holder can ignite posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: There have been five reports of the tealight holders igniting and one report of the holder becoming excessively hot. Two consumers suffered burns to the...

Importer: Coyne's & Company Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn. Hazard: The recalled Halloween figurines contain high levels of lead in the paint. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recalled Casper the Friendly Ghost® mini-figurines are made of resin and paper, and are three inches tall. They were sold in mini bags decorated with a spider and web design. The Casper...

Fireworks Over America Recalls Fireworks Due to Shock Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Units:Distributor: Fireworks Over America, of Springfield, Mo. Hazard: The...

Importer: Shiu Fung Fireworks, of China Hazard: The firework can produce a loud bang and unexpectedly scatter debris, posing an injury hazard to the user and bystanders. Incidents/Injuries: No injuries have been reported. Description: The recalled Screech and Scream Fountain is a firework item with a yellow and red cylinder with red balls. The model name is printed on the front of the tube. Sold...