Product Recalls for Moms: Holiday Lights Recalled by Four Star Group USA Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Safeway Stores

Quiksilver Recalls Girls' Hoodies with Waist Drawstrings Due to Entrapment Hazard Quiksilver Recalls Girls' Hoodies with Waist Drawstrings Due to Entrapment 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: Quiksilver, Inc., of Huntington...

Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard Prompts Recall of Sofa-bed Mattresses by IKEA Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard Prompts Recall of Sofa-bed Mattresses by IKEA 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: IKEA Home...

Liquidation Outlet, Inc. Recalls Action Figure Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard; Sold Exclusively at Dollar Stores Liquidation Outlet, Inc. Recalls Action Figure Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard; Sold Exclusively at Dollar Stores 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....

Baby Jogger Recalls Strollers Due to Fall Hazard Sold at: Juvenile products stores, mass merchandisers, and department stores nationwide and on various Web sites including www.amazon.com from November 2007 through July 2009 for between $220 and $400. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Baby Jogger to receive a free replacement restraint buckle and installation instructions....

Strangulation Deaths of Children Prompt Recall to Repair of Roll-Up Blinds and Roman Shades by Lewis Hyman Inc. Importer: Lewis Hyman Inc., of Carson, Calif. Hazard: Roll-up Blinds: Strangulations can occur if the lifting loops slide off the side of the blind and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material. Roman Shades: Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed...

Near Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman Blinds; Sold Exclusively at IKEA Near Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman Blinds; Sold Exclusively at IKEA 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: IKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken,...

Near Strangulation of Children Prompts Recall of Roman Shades; Sold Exclusively at Pottery Barn Kids Near Strangulation of Children Prompts Recall of Roman Shades; Sold Exclusively at Pottery Barn Kids 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: Pottery Barn...

Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Victoria Classics Roman Shades; Sold Exclusively by Target Stores Importer: Victoria Classics of Edison, N.J. Hazard: Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. Exposed operating cords can knot or tangle creating a strangulation loop. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: This recall includes...

Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roller Shades by Lutron Shading Solutions Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roller Shades by Lutron Shading Solutions 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: Lutron Electronics Co. Inc.,...

Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall To Repair Window Blinds By Vertical Land Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall To Repair Window Blinds By Vertical Land 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. Name of Products: Horizontal and Vertical Blinds...

Frigidaire and Kenmore Smoothtop Electric Ranges Recalled Due to Fire Hazard The model and serial number can be found by opening the range drawer at the base of the unit. Sold at: Sears and other national chain and independent retailers nationwide from June 2001 through August 2009 for between $1,000 and $2,500. Manufactured in: United States Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled ranges immediately and contact Frigidaire or Sears to schedule a free repair....

Pella Recalls Casement Windows Due to Impact Hazard Pella Recalls Casement Windows Due to Impact Hazard The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. Units:Manufacturer: Pella Corp., of Pella, Iowa Hazard: The hinge can break, causing the window sash to fall out, posing a risk of injury to persons beneath the...

Ameriwood Recalls Entertainment Stands Sold Exclusively at Walmart Stores Due to Tip-Over Hazard Ameriwood Recalls Entertainment Stands Sold Exclusively at Walmart Stores Due to Tip-Over Hazard The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. Units:Manufacturer: Ameriwood Industries, of Wright City, Mo. Hazard: Warning labels sold with the entertainment...

Maytag Expands Recall of Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard Refrigerators with freezers on the bottom are not included in this recall. Sold at: Department and appliance stores and by homebuilders nationwide from September 2000 through May 2004 for between about $350 and $1,600. Manufactured in: United States Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact Maytag to determine if their refrigerator is included in the recall and if so, to schedule a free...

CPSC, Goodman Manufacturing Co. Announce Changes to 1998 Recall Program to Replace Dangerous Home Heating Vent Pipes Consumers who register after October 1, 2009 and who choose to repair their systems will be responsible for up-front payment of parts, labor and permits, and will be responsible for arranging to have the work performed. Consumers should determine whether they have a recalled HTPV pipe system by checking the vent pipes attached to their natural gas furnace. Vent pipes subject to this recall can be...

CPSC Alert: Whitco Co. LP Stadium Light Poles Can Fall Over, Posing Risk of Serious Injury and Death CPSC Alert: Whitco Co. LP Stadium Light Poles Can Fall Over, Posing Risk of Serious Injury and Death WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is alerting the public, school officials, facilities managers, and municipal and public safety officials that outdoor steel stadium light poles manufactured by Whitco Co. LP, of Fort Worth, Texas can fracture or crack and fall...

DVD Players Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fire Hazard Importer: Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. Hazard: The DVD players can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: Wal-Mart has received 12 reports of DVD players overheating, five of which have resulted in fires that caused property damage. No injuries have been reported. Description: This recall involves a single DVD player with a remote control. The...

Pensi Ceiling Fans Recalled by The Modern Fan Co. Due to Fall and Injury Hazard Pensi Ceiling Fans Recalled by The Modern Fan Co. Due to Fall and Injury 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:Manufacturer: The Modern Fan Co. Inc., of Ashland,...

Weight Watchers Recalls Plush Hungry Figures and Magnets Due to Puncture Hazard Weight Watchers Recalls Plush Hungry Figures and Magnets Due to Puncture Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, 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: Weight Watchers...

Two Additional Infant Deaths Prompt Re-announcement of Simplicity "Close-Sleeper/Bedside Sleeper" Bassinets Due to the life-threatening hazard these bassinets pose to infants, CPSC urges all consumers to share this safety warning with friends, family, day care centers, and consignment stores to ensure that no child is placed to sleep in a Simplicity convertible bassinet covered by this warning. SFCA Inc., the Reading, Pa.-based company that purchased the assets of juvenile product manufacturer...

CPSC Announces the Swearing In of Two New Commissioners CPSC Announces the Swearing In of Two New Commissioners WASHINGTON, D.C. - Robert S. Adler and Anne Northup were sworn in this week as Commissioners of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Mr. Adler and Mrs. Northup were nominated by President Barack Obama on May 5 and July 30, 2009, respectively. Both were confirmed by the Senate on August 7, 2009. Mr. Adler's term expires in...

Cloth Books Recalled by Sterling Publishing Co. Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard Importer: Sterling Publishing Co. Inc, of New York, New York Hazard: A string attaching a ball to the book can become entangled in the basketball hoop element, posing a strangulation hazard to young children. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: This recall involves the eebee's "Have a Ball" Adventure cloth book. This interactive activity book has a small cloth ball...

Burley Design Recalls Child Trailers Due to Risk of Injury Burley Design Recalls Child Trailers Due to Risk of Injury 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. Name of Products: 2009 d'lite ST and Solo ST Child Trailers Units: About...

Ridgid Table Saws Sold Exclusively at Home Depot Recalled by One World Technologies Due to Laceration Hazard Ridgid Table Saws Sold Exclusively at Home Depot Recalled by One World Technologies Due to Laceration 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: One...

Amplifiers Recalled by Krell Industries Recalled Due to Fire Hazard Amplifiers Recalled by Krell Industries Recalled Due to 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: Krell Industries LLC, of Orange, Conn. Hazard:...

Felt Bicycles Recalls Cyclocross Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard Importer: Felt Bicycles, of Irving, Calif. Manufacturer: Aprebic/EVO Industry Co. Ltd., of Taiwan Hazard: The bicycle's fork steerer tube can break, causing the rider to lose control and fall, posing a risk of injury. Incidents/Injuries: Felt Bicycles has received six reports of the bicycle forks breaking, including two reports of minor cuts and scrapes. Description: The recall includes all...

Bicycles Recalled by Nirve Sports; Stem Failure Poses Fall Hazard Importer: Nirve Sports Ltd., of Huntington Beach, Calif. Hazard: The bicycle stem can crack and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of serious injury if the rider falls. Incidents/Injuries: Nirve Sports has received two reports of cracked stems. In both cases, the cracks occurred during assembly of the bicycle. No injuries have been reported. Description: This recall involves Cannibal...

TGH International Trading to Pay $31,500 for Violating Federal Safety Law TGH International Trading to Pay $31,500 for Violating Federal Safety Law WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that TGH International Trading Inc. (TGH), of Los Angeles, Calif., has agreed to pay a $31,500 civil penalty to settle allegations that the company knowingly imported and sold toys that did not meet the requirements of the Federal...

Remote Switches Recalled by Woodstock International Due to Fire Hazard Remote Switches Recalled by Woodstock International Due to 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:Manufacturer: Woodstock International, of Bellingham,...

Black & Decker Coffeemakers Recalled By Applica Consumer Products Due to Burn Hazard Black & Decker Coffeemakers Recalled By Applica Consumer Products Due to Burn 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: Applica Consumer...

Little Tikes Recalls Children's Toy Workshop Sets and Trucks Due to Choking Hazard Sold by: Various web sites such as www.littletikes.com and mass merchandise retailers nationwide, including Toys "R" Us, from March 1994 through June 2009 for between $25 and $100. Manufactured in: United States and China Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the toy nails away from young children and contact the firm for a free replacement toy nail. Consumer Contact: For additional...

Homelite, Husky and Black Max Generators Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot and Sam's Club Stores Homelite, Husky and Black Max Generators Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot and Sam's Club Stores 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....

Exercise Units Recalled by Nautilus Due to Fall Hazard Exercise Units Recalled by Nautilus Due to Fall Hazard The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. Units:Distributor: Nautilus Inc., of Vancouver, Wash. Manufacturer: Land America Health and Fitness Co., of China Hazard: The footpads on the unit can break,...

CPSC to Enforce New CPSIA Requirements for Children's Products Effective August 14 CPSC to Enforce New CPSIA Requirements for Children's Products Effective August 14 WASHINGTON, D.C. - On August 14, 2009, new requirements of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) will take effect that are aimed at making children's products safer and increasing consumer confidence in the marketplace. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is educating domestic...

Wii(tm) Battery Recharge Stations Recalled by Griffin International Due to Burn and Fire Hazards Wii Battery Recharge Stations Recalled by Griffin International Due to Burn and Fire Hazards 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: Griffin International...

CPSC Launches Resale Round-up Campaign to Keep Dangerous Recalled Products Out of Resale Stores and Off the Internet Learn more at CPSC's new Resellers and Resale/Thrift Stores Information Center...

Dorel Juvenile Group Expands Recall of Safety 1st Stair Gates Due to Fall Hazard Importer: Dorel Juvenile Group USA, of Columbus, Ind. Hazard: The hinges that hold the stair gate in place can break, posing a fall hazard to children if the gate is placed at the top of the stairs. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recall involves the Safety 1st SmartLight Stair Gate with model number 42111, which is printed on a sticker under the handle panel. The gates, which...

Jump 'n Jive Doorway Jumpers Recalled by Graco Due to Choking Hazard Jump 'n Jive Doorway Jumpers Recalled by Graco Due to Choking 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:Manufacturer: Graco Children's Products Inc., of...

Target Recalls Circo Booster Seats Due to Fall Hazard Importer: Target, of Minneapolis, Minn. Hazard: The booster seat restraint buckle can open unexpectedly, allowing a child to fall from the chair and be injured. Incidents/Injuries: Target has received eight reports of the booster seat buckles opening unexpectedly, including three reports of bruises. Description: This recall involves Circo booster seats with manufacture date codes XJ0811, XJ0812,...

Paper Towel Dispensers Recalled By Global Plastics Due to Fire Hazard Paper Towel Dispensers Recalled By Global Plastics Due to Fire Hazard The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. Units:Manufacturer: Global Plastics Ltd., of City of Industry, Calif. Hazard: The dispenser's electric board can overheat posing a fire...

Off-Roading With Safety: CPSC Reminder To Yamaha Rhino Riders To Stay Safe This Summer Rhino 660 (without doors)...

Ross Stores Agrees To Pay $500,000 Civil Penalty For Failing To Report Drawstrings In Children's Outerwear Ross Stores Agrees To Pay $500,000 Civil Penalty For Failing To Report Drawstrings In Children's Outerwear WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that Ross Stores Inc., of Pleasanton, Calif. has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $500,000. The penalty settlement, which has been provisionally accepted by the Commission, resolves CPSC staff...

Wagner Spray Tech and Techtronic Industries Agree To Pay $800,000 Civil Penalty for Delay in Reporting Overheating Battery Chargers Wagner Spray Tech and Techtronic Industries Agree To Pay $800,000 Civil Penalty for Delay in Reporting Overheating Battery Chargers WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that Wagner Spray Tech Corp., of Plymouth, Minn. and Techtronic Industries Co. LTD, of Hong Kong, including its wholly-owned subsidiary Techtronic Industries North America Inc., of...

Ross Stores Recalls Plant Stands; Marble Top Can Detach and Fall on Consumers Importer: Ross Stores Inc., of Pleasanton, Calif. Hazard: The marble top of the plant stand can detach from the base and fall onto consumers, posing a risk of injury. Incidents/Injuries: Ross Stores has received two reported incidents in which the marble top fell off the plant stand's base and bruised consumers. Description: The plant stands have gray marble tops and black wrought iron bases....

Increasing Injuries Prompt Black & Decker to Reannounce Recall of Trimmers/Edgers Due to Laceration and Burn Hazards Increasing Injuries Prompt Black & Decker to Reannounce Recall of Trimmers/Edgers Due to Laceration and Burn Hazards 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....

Spalding In-Ground Basketball Hoops Recalled By Russell Brands Due to Impact Hazard ...

Baby Hammocks Recalled by Nova Natural Toys & Crafts Due to Fall and Strangulation Hazards Baby Hammocks Recalled by Nova Natural Toys & Crafts Due to Fall and Strangulation Hazards The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. Units:Distributor: Nova Natural Toys & Crafts LLC, of Williston, Vt. Hazard: The hammock can flip over,...

Baby Hammocks Recalled by Kaplan Early Learning Due to Fall and Strangulation Hazards Baby Hammocks Recalled by Kaplan Early Learning Due to Fall and Strangulation Hazards The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. Units:Distributor: Kaplan Early Learning Company, of Lewisville, N.C. Hazard: The hammock can flip over, posing a serious fall...

Polaris Recalls Ranger Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard Importer: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. Hazard: An electrical short can lead to overheating in the rear tail light wiring harnesses, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 46 reports of overheating in the vehicle's tail light area, resulting in melting of plastic. In 22 of these reports, consumers reported small flames. No injuries have been...

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Holiday Lights Recalled by Four Star Group USA Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Safeway Stores