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April 24, 2009

Womens Chenille Robes Recalled by Blair Due to Burn Hazard

Filed under: Contributors, Recalls and Product Safety — admin @ 9:45 am
Some robes fail to meet federal flammability requirements and present a risk of serious burns to consumers if they are exposed to an open flame.

April 23, 2009

Toaster Oven/Broilers Recalled by Haier America Due to Burn or Electrical Shock Hazard

Filed under: Contributors, Recalls and Product Safety — admin @ 10:30 am
Electrical connections in the toaster oven/broilers can become loose, posing electrical shock and burn hazards.

Toaster Oven/Broilers Recalled by Haier America Due to Burn or Electrical Shock Hazard

Filed under: Contributors, Recalls and Product Safety — admin @ 10:30 am
Electrical connections in the toaster oven/broilers can become loose, posing electrical shock and burn hazards.

April 22, 2009

SportsPlay Equipment Recalls Playgrounds Due to Violation of Lead Paint Ban

Filed under: Contributors, Recalls and Product Safety — admin @ 7:00 am
The handrails and posts on the playground contain high levels of lead paint. Lead can be toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

April 21, 2009

Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Serious Fall Hazard

Filed under: Contributors, Recalls and Product Safety — admin @ 12:00 pm
The handlebars can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

Filed under: Contributors, Recalls and Product Safety — admin @ 12:00 pm
The cable stop on the bicycle can loosen, which can cause the rider to lose control and fall from the bike.

April 16, 2009

Bush Hog Off-Road Utility Vehicles Recalled Due to Loss of Speed Control; Cash Incentive Offered

Filed under: Contributors, Recalls and Product Safety — admin @ 7:00 am
The utility vehicles throttle cable can lock in freezing temperatures. This can cause the engine not to return to idle when the driver takes his or her foot off the accelerator pedal, posing a risk of loss of vehicle control and injury to the driver and passenger.

Toy Maracas Recalled by Tupperware U.S. Due to Choking and Suffocation Hazards

Filed under: Contributors, Recalls and Product Safety — admin @ 7:00 am
The maracas can break and expose small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children. In addition, the handle poses a suffocation hazard to young children.

Fitness Balls Recalled by EB Brands Due to Fall Hazard; New Assembly Instructions Provided

Filed under: Contributors, Recalls and Product Safety — admin @ 7:00 am
An overinflated fitness ball can unexpectedly burst while in use, causing the user to fall to the floor.

April 15, 2009

Senseo One-Cup Coffeemakers Recalled by Philips Consumer Lifestyle Due to Burn Hazard

Filed under: Contributors, Recalls and Product Safety — admin @ 10:30 am
An electrical fault and the build-up of calcium from hard or medium water can cause an obstruction in the coffeemaker. If this happens, the boiler can burst, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
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