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March 31, 2009

Clothing Irons Recalled by Conair Corporation Due to Fire Hazard

Filed under: Contributors, Recalls and Product Safety — admin @ 1:30 pm
The clothing iron can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Yamaha Motor Corp. Offers Free Repair For 450 and 660 Model Rhino Vehicles

Filed under: Contributors, Recalls and Product Safety — admin @ 8:30 am
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Yamaha Motor Corp. U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif., is announcing a free repair program to address safety issues with all Rhino 450, 660, and 700 model off-highway recreational vehicles. Yamaha has also agreed to voluntarily suspend sale of these models immediately until repaired. Consumers should immediately stop using these popular recreational vehicles until the repair is installed by a dealer.

March 27, 2009

Central Fireplace Recalls Fireplaces Due to Laceration Hazard

Filed under: Contributors, Recalls and Product Safety — admin @ 7:00 am
Excess gas can accumulate in the firebox if the pilot light is not lit or has gone out. When consumers relight the pilot light, the accumulated gas can ignite with force and shatter the glass fireplace doors posing a serious laceration hazard.

March 26, 2009

Cordless Stick Vacuums Recalled by Electrolux Home Care Products Due to Bursting Batteries

Filed under: Contributors, Recalls and Product Safety — admin @ 9:30 am
The vacuums battery can expand and burst, posing a risk of injury to the user and bystanders.

Lenovo Recalls ThinkVision Speaker AC Adaptors Due to Shock Hazard

Filed under: Contributors, Recalls and Product Safety — admin @ 9:30 am
The plastic shell of the AC Adaptor can crack, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.

Outerwears Inc. Recalls Filters Used in Fuel Funnels Due to Fire Hazard

Filed under: Contributors, Recalls and Product Safety — admin @ 9:30 am
The Funnel Pre-Filters can create a flash when they are removed from the fuel tank posing a fire hazard.

March 25, 2009

Childrens Hooded Fleece Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Golden Grove Trading Due to Strangulation Hazard

Filed under: Contributors, Recalls and Product Safety — admin @ 11:00 am
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.

La Jolla Sport Recalls Childrens Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard

Filed under: Contributors, Recalls and Product Safety — admin @ 11:00 am
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard.

Childrens Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Dysfunctional Clothing Due to Strangulation Hazard

Filed under: Contributors, Recalls and Product Safety — admin @ 11:00 am
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.

Childrens Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by MM Compound Due to Strangulation Hazard

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