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Toy & Product Recalls

Powell Company Recalls Anywhere Lounger Bean Bag Chairs Due to Suffocation and Strangulation Hazards

May 16, 2013

Bean bag chairs without a permanent zipper closure allow young children to unzip, ingest or inhale the small beads inside the bean bag chair. 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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Avon Recalls Microwave Popcorn Maker Due to Burn and Fire Hazards; New Instructions Provided

May 16, 2013

When cooked too long, the popcorn can overheat in the plastic popcorn maker and ignite. 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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Deezo Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Zulily Due to Strangulation Hazard

May 16, 2013

The hoodies were sold with drawstrings, which pose a 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 are affected by this [...]

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Optimus Recalls Portable Electric Heaters Due to Fire Hazard

May 15, 2013

The portable electric space heater’s design can fail to prevent ignition of nearby combustible materials. 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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Meijer Recalls Touch Point Baseboard Convection Heaters Due to a Fire Hazard

May 10, 2013

Touch Point-brand portable electric baseboard convection heaters with a model number of BBC-1500 can overheat. 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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Toro Recalls Zero Turn Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard

May 9, 2013

The idler pulley on Z Master mowers can rub against the fuel tank. This is the second recall of these lawn mowers. 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 [...]

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Family Dollar Stores Recalls Optimus Tower Quartz Heaters Due to Overheating and Fire Hazards

May 9, 2013

The brand name Optimus and two temperature knobs appear on the portable electric heaters. 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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Surly Bikes Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard

May 8, 2013

Surly Pugsley bike forks can bend above the disc brake mount. 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. View [...]

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Surly Bikes Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard

May 8, 2013

Surly Pugsley bike forks can bend above the disc brake mount. 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. View [...]

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Louisville Slugger OneX Fastpitch Softball Bats Recalled by Hillerich & Bradsby Due to Injury Hazard from Breakage

May 2, 2013

The bat’s barrel can separate from the handle during use. The company has received 170 reports of bat separations. 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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