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January 30, 2009

CPSC Grants One Year Stay of Testing and Certification Requirements for Certain Products

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission voted unanimously (2-0) to issue a one year stay of enforcement for certain testing and certification requirements for manufacturers and importers of regulated products, including products intended for children 12 years old and younger. These requirements are part of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), which added certification and testing requirements for all products subject to CPSC standards or bans.
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January 29, 2009

JAKKS Pacific Recalls Spa Factory Aromatherapy Kits Due to Explosion and Projectile Hazards

Filed under: Contributors, Recalls and Product Safety — admin @ 12:45 pm
Pressure from the buildup of carbon dioxide in the jars of Bath Bombs/Balls or Bath Fizzies can cause the caps on the jars to blow off, posing explosion and projectile hazards. The mixtures also can contain citric acid, which can get into the eyes during an explosion, posing a risk of eye irritation.
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DDI Inc. Recalls Toy Construction Play Sets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

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Surface paint on the play sets can contain lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
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L.L. Bean Recalls Ice Cleats Used During Winter Weather Due to Fall Hazard

Filed under: Contributors, Recalls and Product Safety — admin @ 12:45 pm
The elastic harness system attaching the cleats to footwear can detach, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
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Skull-And-Crossbones Necklaces Recalled By Spencer Gifts Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

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The skull and metal clasp of the necklace contain high levels of lead. Lead can be toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
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January 28, 2009

The Land of Nod Recalls Childrens Canopies Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards

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A childs head could get entrapped in the canopys window openings, posing entrapment and strangulation hazards.
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CPSC Warns of Deadly Fire and Carbon Monoxide Hazards with Winter Home Heating

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According to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), there have been more than 150 residential fires that resulted in more than 200 deaths since Thanksgiving. These statistics have led the USFA and fire chiefs to declare the holiday season and start of the new year as one of the deadliest in recent memory.
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Outdoor Research Recalls Warming Gloves Due to Burn Hazard

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The gloves electric heating pad can short circuit and overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
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January 27, 2009

Discount School Supply Recalls Jesus Fish Beads Due to Violation of Lead Paint

Filed under: Contributors, Recalls and Product Safety — admin @ 10:15 am
Surface paint on the green fish can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
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Lane Home Furnishings Recalls Glider Recliners Due to Fall Hazard

Filed under: Contributors, Recalls and Product Safety — admin @ 10:15 am
The base of the chair, if installed backwards, can allow the chair to tip-over backwards, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
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