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March 28, 2008

Boys’ Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by High Energy; Children Can Strangle on Drawstrings

Filed under: Contributors, Recalls and Product Safety — admin @ 11:00 am
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
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March 27, 2008

Avon Products Recalls Plush Warming Polar Bears Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Filed under: Contributors, Recalls and Product Safety — admin @ 8:30 am
The warming pouch inside the bear can overheat and ignite when heated in a microwave oven, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
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Plush Rocker Toys Recalled By Tek Nek Toys Due to Fall Hazard

Filed under: Contributors, Recalls and Product Safety — admin @ 8:30 am
The base of the rocker can become unstable and allow the rocker to tip forward or backward, posing a fall hazard to children.
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March 26, 2008

Midwest Residents Are Warned of Deadly Hazards that Arise After the Flood Waters Recede

Filed under: Contributors, Recalls and Product Safety — admin @ 2:30 pm
CPSC issues a warning to those affected by the floods in the Midwest
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Educational Insights Recalls Ring Toss Games Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Filed under: Contributors, Recalls and Product Safety — admin @ 11:30 am
The paint on the yellow peg of the toy contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
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March 25, 2008

Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A. Recalls Rhino Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Risk of Brake Failure

Filed under: Contributors, Recalls and Product Safety — admin @ 11:00 am
The brake caliper on the left front wheel could have been made incorrectly, resulting in brake fluid leaking. This can cause a loss of braking and control of the vehicle, posing a serious safety risk to the driver and passenger.
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Plan Toys Inc. Recalls Toy Penguins Due to Laceration Hazard

Filed under: Contributors, Recalls and Product Safety — admin @ 11:00 am
The head of the penguin toy can detach, exposing connectors with sharp points, presenting a laceration hazard to consumers.
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Downeast Concepts Inc. Recalls Water Bottles Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Filed under: Contributors, Recalls and Product Safety — admin @ 11:00 am
Surface paint on the metal water bottles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
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March 21, 2008

Hobby Lobby Stores Recalls Easter Egg Containers and Spinning Egg Tops Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Filed under: Contributors, Recalls and Product Safety — admin @ 10:30 am
The paint on the toys contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
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March 20, 2008

Toy Puzzle Vehicle Sets Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard; Sold Exclusively by QVC

Filed under: Contributors, Recalls and Product Safety — admin @ 1:00 pm
Surface paints on the puzzle pieces and components contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
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