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September 30, 2009

Compact Tractors Recalled by John Deere Due to Injury Hazard

Filed under: Contributors, Recalls and Product Safety — admin @ 10:00 am
An incorrectly sized differential was installed in the tractor transaxle affecting the engagement of the differential lock and causing the tractor to turn to the left when braking. This causes the vehicle to veer left when the brake is applied, posing a risk of collision and injury to the operator and bystanders.

September 29, 2009

Lamplight Farms Recalls Replacement Torch Fuel Containers Due to Fire Hazard

Filed under: Contributors, Recalls and Product Safety — admin @ 11:30 am
The flame guards on the recalled replacement torch fuel containers can malfunction and cause the containers to melt while the torch is in use, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

September 24, 2009

IMI Cornelius Recalls Juice Dispensers Due to Fire Hazard

Filed under: Contributors, Recalls and Product Safety — admin @ 7:00 am
Fraying of wiring within the wiring harness can cause the juice dispensers transformer to overheat, posing a fire hazard.

September 23, 2009

Gas Boilers Recalled by Bosch Thermotechnology Corp. Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard

Filed under: Contributors, Recalls and Product Safety — admin @ 8:30 am
A problem with the boiler’s ignition due to insufficient output voltage from the boilers transformer can damage the boilers venting. This can result in leaking flue gases, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to consumers.

Grand Trunk Recalls Parachute Hammocks Due to Fall Hazard

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The hammocks supporting hooks can fail, causing occupants to fall and suffer injuries.

Big Lots Stores, Inc. Recalls to Repair Bunk Beds Due to Collapse and Fall Hazards

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The bunk beds mattress support slats and side support railings can break, posing a risk of the bunk bed collapsing and a fall hazard to consumers.

September 22, 2009

CPSC 2.0 Launches Product Safety Agency into Social Media

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In keeping with its commitment to protect the lives of children and families, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is launching CPSC 2.0, a comprehensive social networking initiative that will make lifesaving and other safety information more accessible to consumers. Utilizing a variety of technologies and social media sites, CPSC will rapidly expand its reach to millions of consumers.

The Tipping Point: CPSC Urges Parents to Inspect and Secure TVs, Furniture, and Appliances to Prevent Tip-Over Deaths and Injuries

Filed under: Contributors, Recalls and Product Safety — admin @ 9:00 am
For young children, the home is a playground, and while many parents childproof to ensure that their home is a safe place, some may not be aware that unsecured TVs, furniture and appliances are hidden hazards lurking in every room. Today, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging parents once again to take simple, low-cost steps to prevent deaths and injuries associated with furniture, TV, and appliance tip-overs.

September 17, 2009

Furnaces Recalled by Northwest Manufacturing Due to Fire Hazard

Filed under: Contributors, Recalls and Product Safety — admin @ 10:00 am
The temperature gauge can fail and cause fire in the fuel storage hopper, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Clarks Childrens Shoes Recalled by C J Clark America Due to Choking Hazard

Filed under: Contributors, Recalls and Product Safety — admin @ 10:00 am
Molded rubber pieces on the sole of the recalled shoes can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants and young children.
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