US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Recent recalls and product safety news

Recalls and product safety news from CPSC ( http://www.cpsc.gov)
update: Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:30:00 GMT

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Infants Strangled to Death in Simplicity Bassinets: CPSC Urges Consumers To Stop Using Simplicity 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 Convertible "Close-Sleeper" Models
date: Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:30:00 GMT

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging parents and caregivers to stop using convertible "close-sleeper/bedside sleeper" bassinets manufactured by Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa. CPSC has learned of two strangulation deaths in the co-sleeper bassinets. read more
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Indoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by Lithonia Lighting Due to Impact Hazard
date: Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:00:00 GMT

The glass reflector can separate from the fixture and fall, posing a risk of injury to consumers below the fixture. read more
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Goodman Company Recalls Air Conditioner/Heat Pump (PTAC) Units Due to Fire Hazard
date: Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:30:00 GMT

The PTAC’s power cords can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard. read more
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IMS Recalls Car Chargers Used With Halogen Spotlights Sold at Sears and K-Mart Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
date: Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:00:00 GMT

The car charger is incompatible with the spotlight's battery, which can cause it to overcharge inside of a vehicle and pose a fire or burn hazard to consumers. read more
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Stroller Activity Bars Recalled by International Playthings Due to Choking Hazard
date: Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:00:00 GMT

The shiny material on the elephant's ear on the activity bar can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. read more
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Coffee Makers Recalled by Sears Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
date: Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:00:00 GMT

The wiring in the coffee maker can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers. read more
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Power Light Modules Recalled by GCI Technologies Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
date: Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:00:00 GMT

Internal wiring in the module's circuit boards is incorrectly installed, posing a risk of an electrical fire and burn hazards to consumers. read more
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CPSC Warns of Dangers at Home in the Aftermath of Tropical Storm Fay
date: Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Portable gas generators, often used by consumers to restore power to their homes and businesses in the aftermath of a storm, produce high levels of deadly carbon monoxide (CO). CPSC warns consumers that generators should be used outdoors only, far from doors, windows, and vents that could allow CO to come indoors. read more
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Venmar CES Inc. Recalls Heat Recovery Ventilators Due to Fire Hazard
date: Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:00:00 GMT

The motors in these units can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. read more
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Cervelo SA Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard
date: Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:00:00 GMT

The forks steerer can break during normal use, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer serious injuries. read more
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Electrical Wire Splices Recalled Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
date: Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:00:00 GMT

The splice can fail to hold the wires adequately together, posing a shock and fire hazard to consumers. read more
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Steam Cleaners Recalled by Thane International Due to Burn Hazard
date: Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:00:00 GMT

Steam can escape from the handle and trigger of the steam cleaner, posing a burn hazard to consumers. read more
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Electra Bicycle Company Expands Recall of Amsterdam Bicycles; Chain Can Derail and Pose Injury Risk to Riders
date: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:30:00 GMT

The interior alignment tabs of the bicycle's chainguard can be pushed against the chain causing it to derail, which poses a risk of injury to riders. read more
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Hobbico Inc. Recalls Batteries Used In Radio-Controlled Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard
date: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:30:00 GMT

The rechargeable battery can overheat and catch fire while charging, igniting nearby combustible materials. This poses a fire hazard to consumers. read more
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Flame Weeders Recalled by Gardener’s Supply Co. Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
date: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:30:00 GMT

The two-piece brass control valve can separate between the flame weeder and the propane tank and allow propane to leak from the tank. This poses fire and burn hazards to consumers. read more
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