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US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Recent recalls and product safety news
Below are recently released recalls and safety news alerts issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. To view archived recalls and safety news alerts, visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission web site.
Recalls and safety news alerts
John Jaques & Son Recalls Lawn Dart Games Due to Risk of Puncture
October 2, 2008 - The darts in the games pose a puncture hazard to young children. Lawn darts were banned in December 1988 to protect children from skull, face and eye puncture wounds.
Viessmann U.S. Recalls Boilers Due to Fire Hazard
October 2, 2008 - The boiler can leak gas, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Pottery Barn Recalls Wooden Hammock Stands Due to Fall and Laceration Hazard
October 1, 2008 - When used outdoors, the wood in the hammock stand can deteriorate over time and break, posing a risk of falls and lacerations to consumers.
BRP U.S. Inc. Recalls Youth All Terrain Vehicles Due to Collision Hazard
October 1, 2008 - If the rider is ejected and the cord strap is pulled, the shutoff switch can fail to disable the engine. The ATV can operate uncontrolled, until the engine returns to idle, and cause a collision with bystanders, vehicles or other objects. This poses a serious risk of injury.
CPSC Reminds Parents of Drowning Dangers inside the Home
September 30, 2008 - Water anywhere can be a potential drowning hazard. While pools are an obvious risk, parents should not let their guard down around other hazards such as bathtubs and buckets.
Data Shows Unstable TVs, Furniture and Appliances Pose Deadly Danger to Children
September 30, 2008 - Found in various rooms of the home, large furniture such as TVs, chests, armoires, and appliances are staples in our homes. But these items can tip over and crush children, causing injury or death.
Toy Boats Recalled by Buzz's Boatyard Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
September 30, 2008 - The paint on the recalled toy boats contains an excess level of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
IKEA Recalls to Repair Chest of Drawers Due to Laceration Hazard
September 30, 2008 - The glass drawer knobs on the chest can break either during assembly or in use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Wal-Mart Recalls General Electric Toasters Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
September 30, 2008 - An electrical short circuit can occur between the heating element and the bread cage, posing a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers.
Acting CPSC Chairman Nancy A. Nord Announces Staff Change: Quin Dodd to Depart Agency; Joe Martyak Named New Chief of Staff
September 29, 2008 - Acting Chairman Nancy A. Nord announced that Quin Dodd will be leaving his position as CPSC Chief of Staff, effective October 1. She also announced that Joseph Martyak, her Counsel, will assume the position of Chief of Staff at that time.
Shivvers Manufacturing Recalls Lawn Mower Jacks Due to Collapse Hazard
September 26, 2008 - The jack lifts can have threads stripping or the nuts breaking, resulting in the shaft slipping and the mower falling from its stand-up position. This could cause serious personal injury to the consumer or property damage.
Ski-Doo Snowmobiles Recalled by BRP US Inc. Due to Drive Axle Failure; Riders Can Be Thrown From Snowmobile
September 26, 2008 - Cracks can develop in the welded joints of the drive axle assembly of the snowmobile and can result in complete breakage. If this happens the track of the vehicle can unexpectedly lock, causing riders to be ejected off the vehicle or lose control and collide with bystanders, a fixed object or other vehicles. This poses a risk of serious injury or death.
Toy Police Cars Recalled by TCB Imports Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
September 25, 2008 - The red paint on the toy cars contains excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Four-Wheeled Ride-On Vehicles Recalled by Razor USA Due to Throttle Controller Defect
September 25, 2008 - The control module for the throttle can fail and cause the electric ride-on vehicle to unexpectedly surge forward, posing a risk of injury to the user or a bystander.
Razor USA Recalls PowerWing Three-Wheeled Scooters Due to Laceration Hazard
September 25, 2008 - The undersides of the foot platforms can have sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard to children.