Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:30:00 GMT
Salomon USA Recalls Ski Bindings Due to Unexpected Release, Fall Hazard
The toe component of the ski bindings could fail to fully secure the ski boot to the ski binding, causing the binding to release unexpectedly. This could cause the skier to lose control or fall and suffer injuries.
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Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT
Stainless Steel Cookware Recalled by Cost Plus World Market Due to Burn Hazard
The handles on the cookware can break, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
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Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT
Fire and Burn Hazards Prompt Recall of Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores
The burners can deteriorate causing irregular flames and the lids of some models can catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards to the consumer.
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Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT
Gorilla Inc. Recalls EXO-Tech Safety Harness Due to Fall Hazard
The webbing of the waist belt on the safety harness is not routed through the lineman's loop located on the front of the harness near waist level. Since the loops are not properly anchored to the harness webbing but are attached only through stitching not intended to restrain a user during a fall, they that can pull away from the harness when force is applied, leaving the user unrestrained.
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Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts and Jackets Recalled by Century 21 Promotions, Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
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Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT
Grand World Recalls "Bobby Chupete" Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard
The pacifiers fail to meet federal safety standards. The pacifier mouth guard is too small, posing a choking hazard to infants and toddlers.
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Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT
Baby Hammocks Recalled by Three Sisters Toys Due to Fall and Strangulation Hazards
The hammock can flip over, posing a serious fall hazard and strangulation hazard to infants who become entrapped in the seat's restraint straps while upside down.
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Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:30:00 GMT
"Town Hall on Toy Safety": CPSC Talks to Parents About New Rules Aimed at Making Toys Safer
At a Town Hall meeting held in New York City, CPSC Chairman Inez Tenenbaum was joined by parents and consumers to talk toy safety. The discussion centered around new federal safety rules that are in place for toys that will give American consumers greater confidence when they go shopping this holiday season.
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Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT
Bicycles Recalled by Easton Sports; Stem Failure Poses Fall Hazard
The bicycle stem can crack and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of serious injury if the rider falls.
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Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT
Backpack Blowers Recalled by Homelite Due to Fire Hazard
The fuel tank can leak gasoline, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
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Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT
Treestands Recalled by Gander Mountain Company Due to Fall Hazard
The clasp may open unexpectedly if the strap is fastened incorrectly, causing the treestand and user to fall to the ground.
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Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:10:00 GMT
Gehl Foods Recalls Nacho Cheese and Chili Sauce Dispensers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The dispenser's fan blade can come into contact with the heater coil, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
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Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:10:00 GMT
Power Adapters Used with IBM RDX Back Up Disk Hard Drives Recalled Due to Shock Hazard
A plastic weld on the power adapters can fail and allow two parts to separate, exposing live electrical contacts. This poses a shock hazard to consumers.
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Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:30:00 GMT
Maclaren USA Recalls to Repair Strollers Following Fingertip Amputations
The stroller's hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller.
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Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT
Children's Art Easels Recalled by MacPherson's Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The chalkboard surface coating contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
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