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Toy & Product Recalls

Bumbleride Recalls Indie & Indie Twin Strollers Due to Fall Hazard

February 3, 2012

The front wheel can break at the axle hub, causing the stroller to tip and posing a fall hazard. 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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Weeplay Kids Recalls Infant Bodysuits Due to Choking Hazard

February 3, 2012

The snaps can detach from the fabric of the garment, posing a choking hazard to infants and 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 [...]

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Fire Concerns Prompt York International to Reannounce Recall of Gas Furnaces for Manufactured Homes

February 3, 2012

The furnace can overheat and cause the heat-exchanger to crack and create openings that allow flames to be exposed. When this happens, drywall and other nearby combustibles are exposed to the flames, posing a fire and smoke hazard to consumers. This is a summary of a recall issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). [...]

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LTD Commodities Recalls Sleeper Ottomans Due to Fall Hazard

February 2, 2012

The welding joints on the legs can break, posing a fall 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 [...]

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HP Recalls Fax Machines Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

February 2, 2012

The fax machines can overheat due to an internal electrical component failure, posing fire and burn hazards. 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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Overarching Floor Lamp Recalled by West Elm Due to Shock Hazard

February 2, 2012

A short circuit can occur in the lamp’s wiring, posing 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 [...]

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Konica Minolta Recalls Printers Due to Fire Hazard

February 2, 2012

The printers can short circuit and overheat during use, posing a fire hazard. 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 [...]

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Holiday Tea Light Candle Warmers Recalled by Christmas Tree Shops Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

February 1, 2012

The candle warmers can catch fire because the warming bowl is positioned too close to the tea light candle, posing fire and burn hazards. 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 [...]

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Hurricane Style Lights Recalled by Christmas Tree Shops Due to Fire Hazard

February 1, 2012

An electrical short circuit can occur in the light’s internal wiring, causing smoke and posing a fire hazard. 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 [...]

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The Container Store Recalls Brightly-Colored Power Strips Due to Fire Hazard

February 1, 2012

The power strips have undersized wiring, and the wiring and plastic strip fail to meet the requirements for fire resistance, posing a fire hazard. 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 [...]

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