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April 29, 2008

Hammocks Sold by LivingXL Recalled Due to Fall Hazard

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The metal frame for the hammocks can crack and break, causing a consumer to fall to the ground.
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Nintendo Recalls Lapel Pins Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

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The metal lapel pin contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
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Rio Brands Recalls High-Boy Beach Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

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The rear leg of the chair can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
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DEWALT Recalls Table Saws Due to Laceration Hazard

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The pivot bracket on the saw can separate which can misalign the blade and the fence and cause kick back. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
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April 25, 2008

CPSC, Kyodo America Recall LawnBott Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard

Filed under: Contributors, Recalls and Product Safety — admin @ 7:00 am
The cutting blades continue to rotate when the mower is lifted from the ground and the spacing on the side of the lawn mower could allow room for a consumer's foot to go beyond the shield and be struck by the blade. Both instances pose a serious laceration hazard to consumers.
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April 24, 2008

Fisher Controls International Recalls Gas Regulators for Leak Hazard

Filed under: Contributors, Recalls and Product Safety — admin @ 11:30 am
Gas can leak from regulator when the diaphragm pulls inward into the casing, posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers.
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Basketball and Flower Tables Recalled by Avon Products Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard; Sold in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands

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Surface paint on the tables contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
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Infant Santa Outfits Recalled by Avon Products Due to Choking Hazard; Sold in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands

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The pom poms on the 2006 and 2007 outfit and the snaps on the 2007 outfit can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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Waxcessories Recalls Electric Simmer Pots Due to Risk of Fire and Shock

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The simmer pots have wire connections that can become loose, posing a risk of fire and electric shock to consumers.
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April 23, 2008

Spring Shifts Kids’ Sports Into High Gear; CPSC and Chicago White Sox Encourage Use of Safety Gear

Filed under: Contributors, Recalls and Product Safety — admin @ 1:30 pm
Spring marks the annual kickoff for children's outdoor sports. As snow boots are being stored away and bicycles, inline skates and scooters are brought out, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is teaming up with the Chicago White Sox to urge kids to put on their helmets and safety gear.
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