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July 23, 2009

Sevca LLC Recalls Sevylor(r) Tow Behinds; Quick Hitch Connectors Break, Posing Serious Hazard to Users

Filed under: Contributors, Recalls and Product Safety — admin @ 9:30 am
The Quick Hitch, which connects the towable to the boat, can break and project pieces of the plastic Quick Hitch back towards the boat. If this occurs, an individual can be struck and seriously injured.

LeapFrog Recalls Electronic Plush Toys Due to Choking Hazard

Filed under: Contributors, Recalls and Product Safety — admin @ 9:30 am
The decals on the paws of the plush toy can be removed and ingested by a child, posing a choking hazard.

Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard Prompts Recall of Mattresses by Foamorder.com

Filed under: Contributors, Recalls and Product Safety — admin @ 8:30 am
The foam blocks with cotton covers (intended to be used as mattresses) fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

July 22, 2009

Polaris Industries Recalls ATVs Due to Fire Hazard

Filed under: Contributors, Recalls and Product Safety — admin @ 8:00 am
The valve assembly can fail in freezing temperatures, causing oil to leak into the exhaust system. This could pose a fire and burn hazard to the rider.

July 21, 2009

LEGO Systems Announces Recall of Remote Controls Due to Burn Hazard

Filed under: Contributors, Recalls and Product Safety — admin @ 3:00 pm
The batteries in the remote controls can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Elliptical Exercise Gliders Recalled by Thane Due to Fall Hazard; New Instructions to Be Provided

Filed under: Contributors, Recalls and Product Safety — admin @ 3:00 pm
The written instructions incorrectly identify the proper location of the spring washer. An incorrectly installed spring washer can put undue stress on bolts, causing them to loosen, which poses a fall hazard to consumers.

Stamina Products Recalls Elliptical Machines; Provides New Warning and Assembly Instructions

Filed under: Contributors, Recalls and Product Safety — admin @ 3:00 pm
Stamina modified the warning/assembly instructions in the owners manuals to emphasize that the elliptical pedal shafts must be securely tightened to the cranks. If not securely tightened, the pedal shafts could become loose from the cranks, which could result in serious injury to the user and/or damage to the product.

Buster Brown Clog Childrens Shoes Recalled by Brown Shoe Co. and Pagoda International Footwear Ltd. Due to Choking Hazard

Filed under: Contributors, Recalls and Product Safety — admin @ 12:30 pm
The shoe has decorative wheels that can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Heating System Thermostats Recalled by OJ Electronics Due to Shock Hazard

Filed under: Contributors, Recalls and Product Safety — admin @ 10:00 am
The recalled thermostats floor sensor or its cable can be damaged from cutting, drilling, or nailing. This poses a risk of electric shock to consumers if the power supply is not disconnected.

Fiesta Recalls to Repair Gas Grills Due to Fire, Burn Hazards

Filed under: Contributors, Recalls and Product Safety — admin @ 10:00 am
The hose of the gas tank can get too close to the firebox and be exposed to heat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
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