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Toy & Product Recalls

Telebrands Recalls Scarves with Microwaveable Heat Packs Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

March 10, 2010

The heat packs can overheat when heated in a microwave oven, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
This is a summary of a recall issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The link below will take you to the original recall press release containing complete information, including instructions about what to do [...]

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Byer California Recalls Girl’s Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard

March 10, 2010

The drawstrings on the neck and waist of the jacket can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.
This is a summary of a recall issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The link below will take you to the original recall press release containing complete information, including instructions about what to do [...]

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Girl’s Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Regaliti Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory

March 10, 2010

The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
This is a summary of a recall issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The link below will take you to the original recall press release containing complete information, including instructions about what to do if you [...]

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Boys’ Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Brand Evolution Due to Strangulation Hazard

March 10, 2010

The hoodies have drawstrings through the hoods that pose a strangulation hazard to children.
This is a summary of a recall issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The link below will take you to the original recall press release containing complete information, including instructions about what to do if you are affected by [...]

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Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Machetes Due to Laceration Hazard

March 9, 2010

The saw side of the machete can stick in wood during use, and if the user’s hand slips off the handle and slides forward across the machete blade, this poses a laceration hazard.
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Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by Ethan Allen

March 4, 2010

Strangulation can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the shade or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. Also, strangulation can occur when a child’s neck become entangled on the free-standing loop.
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LELE & Company Recalls Children’s Hooded Sweatshirt Sets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard

March 3, 2010

The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
This is a summary of a recall issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The link below will take you to the original recall press release containing complete information, including instructions about what to do if you [...]

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Outdoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by American Electric Lighting Due to Shock Hazard

March 3, 2010

Improper wiring in the light fixtures poses a shock hazard to consumers.
This is a summary of a recall issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The link below will take you to the original recall press release containing complete information, including instructions about what to do if you are affected by this recall.
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Children’s Bracelets Recalled by Chandigarh Fashion Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

March 3, 2010

The surface coating on the bracelets contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
This is a summary of a recall issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The link below will take you to the original recall press release containing complete information, including instructions about what to do if you [...]

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Boys’ Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Ten West Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold at Burlington Coat Factory

March 3, 2010

The children’s jackets have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
This is a summary of a recall issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The link below will take you to the original recall press release containing complete information, including instructions about what to do if you are [...]

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