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Household Recalls

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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Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds by Meijer

March 2, 2010

Roll-up Blinds-Strangulations can occur if the lifting loops slide off the side of the blind and a child’s neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material. Roman Shades-Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner [...]

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Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by Lutron Electronics

March 2, 2010

Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. Also, in manual Roman shades, strangulations can also occur if the shade’s looped bead chain is not attached [...]

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Climate Control Footrests Recalled by Fellowes Due to Fire Hazard

February 25, 2010

The footrest’s fan can become blocked and overheat when used in the upright position, 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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Bristol Model and Martha Stewart Collection(r) Enameled Steel Tea Kettles Recalled Due to Burn Hazard

February 23, 2010

The handle on the tea kettle can come loose, posing a burn hazard to the consumer.
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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Motor Controllers for Submersible Pump Systems Recalled by Franklin Electric Due to Shock Hazard

February 18, 2010

The product label can lose adhesion, exposing the circuitry. This could pose 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 [...]

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Innovage LLC Recalls Discovery Kids Lamps Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

February 9, 2010

A defect in the lamp’s printed circuit board can cause an electrical short, 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 [...]

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Starbucks Recalls Glass Water Bottles Due to Laceration Hazard

January 28, 2010

The glass water bottle and/or its stopper can shatter when the consumer is removing or inserting the stopper, posing a laceration 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 [...]

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Zippo Recalls Candle Lighters Due to Burn Hazard

January 27, 2010

Lighters can produce an excessive flame when adjusted to maximum flame setting, posing a 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 if [...]

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Liebherr Recalls Built-In Refrigerators Due to Injury Hazard; Door Can Detach

January 27, 2010

The refrigerator’s door can detach, posing an injury 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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