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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Echo Inc. Announce Recall of Gas-Powered Hand Tools
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Echo Inc., of Lake Zurich, Ill.is voluntarily recalling about 540,000 Echo-brand grass trimmers, brush cutters, hedge clippers, power blowers and power edgers. The fuel lines on these tools can develop an “alligator surface” appearance which could develop into a condition that will allow leakage of gasoline and fuel vapor, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, American Promotional Events Inc. Announce Recall of Fireworks
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), American Promotional Events Inc., of Florence, Ala. is voluntarily recalling about 11,700 “T6” Titanium 6 Break Artillery Shell Fireworks. These fireworks could have a defective fuse that can fail to ignite the device. Consumers who attempt to re-light the fuse could suffer serious injury.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Verizon Wireless Announce Recall of Counterfeit Cell Phone Batteries
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Verizon Wireless of Bedminster, N.J. , is voluntarily announcing the recall of about 50,000 counterfeit LG-branded TM-510 cell phone batteries. Some LG-branded TM-510 batteries may be counterfeit and susceptible to overcharging, especially if used with a non-LG charger. LG Infocomm U.S.A. Inc. states that these are counterfeit LG-branded batteries, which do not contain a safety device in the circuitry to prevent overcharging. In turn, the counterfeit batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to users.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Ames True Temper Re-Announce Recall of Wheelbarrows – Company Offering Gardening Tool Gift to Consumers with Repair
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Ames True Temper Inc., of Camp Hill, Pa., is again voluntarily announcing the recall of about 647,000 wheelbarrows. The plastic wheel assemblies on these wheelbarrows can break when the tires are being inflated. This can result in plastic pieces exploding from the rims of the wheels, possibly hitting nearby consumers and causing lacerations and other injuries.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Dorel Juvenile Group USA Announce Recall to Inspect and Replace COSCO® “Rock ‘N Roller” Baby Strollers
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dorel Juvenile Group USA, of Columbus, Ind. is voluntarily recalling 300,000 COSCO® “Rock ‘N Roller” Baby Strollers. If the stop pins are bent or missing or the seat is not fully attached, the seat can partially detach from the frame during use and the infant occupant can be injured in a fall.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Lakeshore Learning Materials Announce Recall of Doll Sets
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Lakeshore Learning Materials, of Carson, Calif. is voluntarily recalling about 2,800 toddler doll family sets. The head and boot of the dolls can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Kmart Corp. Announce Recall of Girls’ Rompers
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kmart Corporation, of Troy, Mich. is voluntarily recalling about 20,000 Basic Editions infant and toddler girls’ rompers. The crocheted cherry-shape tassels and plastic buttons may pull off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Samara Brothers Inc. Announce Recall of Children’s Swimsuit Cover-ups
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Samara Brothers Inc., of Edison, N.J is voluntarily recalling 30,000 children's swimsuit cover-ups. The zipper pull on the cover-up can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, GapKids Announce Recall of Girls’ Straw Cowboy Hats
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), GapKids, of San Francisco, Calif. is voluntarily recalling 5,200 girl's straw cowboy hats. The straw hat is constructed using a thin wire within a seam. The tip of the wire can break free from the seam, posing a laceration hazard.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Huffy Bicycle Company Announce Recall of “Cranbrook” Bicycles Sold at Wal-Mart
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Huffy Bicycle Company, of Springboro, Ohio is voluntarily recalling 12,000 Huffy “Cranbrook” bicycles. The handlebar could unexpectedly loosen causing the rider to lose control of bicycle.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Carrier Commercial Refrigeration, Inc. Announce Recall of Grocery Frozen Food Case Heaters
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Electro-Heat Inc., of Allegan, Mich. is voluntarily recalling 16,000 defrost heaters used in grocery store frozen food cases. Moisture building up pressure inside the defrost heater can cause it to forcefully eject from the frozen food case, possibly injuring bystanders.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Linn Inc. Announce Recall of Power Amplifiers for Sound Systems
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Linn Inc., of Jacksonville, Fla. is voluntarily recalling about 2,157 Linn Power Amplifiers and Linn Melodik Bass Extension Loudspeaker Systems. The amplifier’s capacitors can overheat, blow a fuse, and damage the products to which they are connected, presenting a fire hazard.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Basler Electric Co. and Lutron Electronics Announce Recall of Power Supply Units
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Basler Electric Co., of Highland, Ill. is voluntarily recalling 3,000 DC power supply units. The power supply, if overloaded, can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Associated Electrics Inc. Announce Recall of Battery Chargers for Radio Control Race Cars
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Associated Electrics Inc., of Costa Mesa, Calif. is voluntarily recalling 4,900Reedy Quasar Pro Battery Chargers. A defective fuse and program error in the charger can cause the battery packs being charged to overheat and explode, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Announce Recall of Slow Cookers
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Select Brands Inc., of Lenexa, Kan. is voluntarily recalling 146,000 General Electric Cool Touch Slow Cookers. The heating element can drop to the bottom of the slow cooker and melt through the plastic outer shell, posing a burn hazard to users.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, The Land of Nod® Announce Recall of Children’s Wooden Chairs
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Land of Nod, of Wheeling, Ill. is voluntarily recalling 3,500children’s wooden chairs. The leg supports can crack, causing the chair to collapse. Children sitting in these chairs can fall.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Allen Organ Company Announce Recall of Wooden Organ Bench
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Allen Organ Company of Macungie, Penn. is voluntarily recalling 1,757 wooden organ benches. The wooden bench may collapse because not enough glue was used during assembly.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, SMC and Home Depot Announce Recall of Oscillating Fans
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), SMC Marketing Corp., of Grand Prairie, Texas, and Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., of Atlanta, Ga., are voluntarily recalling about 2.2 million “SMC” brand oscillating floor fans. The electric power cord can be damaged by the oscillation motion of the fan. The damage to the cord can result in a short circuit and possible ignition of the plastic case, posing a fire hazard.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Wisdom Industries Ltd. Announce Revised Safety Inspection Program for Gravitron Mobile Amusement Rides
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Wisdom Industries Ltd., of Sterling, Colo., are announcing a revised safety inspection program for all types of Gravitron amusement rides. The Gravitron amusement ride is a whirling cylinder which uses centrifugal force to hold riders to their seats as the seats rise, giving the illusion that the floor is dropping out.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, First Samco Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Gun Holsters
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), First Samco Inc., through its Fobus USA Holster Division, of Southampton, Pa. is voluntarily recalling About 3,200 Fobus GLT gun holsters. A plastic or leather strap on the gun holster can catch the trigger of the gun when inserted into the holster causing the gun to unintentionally discharge, posing an injury hazard to the user.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Far East Brokers and Consultants Inc. Announce Recall of Kiddie Car Cruisers Sold Exclusively at Big Y Stores
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Far East Brokers and Consultants Inc. (FEBC), of Jacksonville, Fla., is voluntarily recalling about 500 Kiddie Car Cruisers. The Kiddie Car Cruiser can continue to run when the accelerator is no longer depressed, which could result in the rider losing control of the car.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Dynamic Cooking Systems Announce Recall of Self-Cleaning Wall Ovens
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dynamic Cooking Systems Inc. of Huntington Beach, Calif., is voluntarily recalling DCS Wall Ovens. When the oven is in the self-cleaning mode, the oven’s exterior door temperature exceeds the allowable surface temperature limits under the industry voluntary standard for household electric ranges. Sustained contact with the door during self-cleaning mode could cause burns.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Old Navy Announce Recall of Children’s Zippered Outerwear
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Old Navy LLC, of San Francisco, Calif., is voluntarily recalling Children’s Zippered Outerwear. The plastic zipper pull can detach from the zipper, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Targus Announce Recall of International Plug Adapters
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Targus Group International Inc., of Anaheim, Calif., is voluntarily recalling Universal All-in-One Plug Adapters. The adapters may have an electrical wiring problem, posing a shock and fire hazard to consumers.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Sportcraft Announce Recall of Tredex Treadmills
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Sportcraft Ltd., of Mt. Olive, N.J., is voluntarily recalling 320 Tredex 10.0 treadmills. The treadmill’s circuitry can overheat, causing it to unexpectedly accelerate during use. When this happens, the user can fall.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Electrolux Home Products Announce Recall of Air Conditioning/Heating Units
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 5,800 Room Air Conditioning and Heating Units. The heating coil in the units can be damaged during assembly, causing an electrical short and overheating, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Marukyo USA Announce Recall of Hair Dryers
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), National Electric, of Japan,is voluntarily recalling about 6,100 Kuru Kuru Hair Dryers. These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Payless ShoeSource Announce Recall of Children’s Athletic Shoes
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Payless ShoeSource Inc., of Topeka, Kan.,is voluntarily recalling about 441,000 Smart Fit™ and Teeny Toes™ Athletic Shoes. The metal eyelet lace holder at the top of the shoes can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Dream On Me Industries Announce Recall of Baby Walkers
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dream On Me Industries, of Brooklyn, N.Y.,is voluntarily recalling about 20,000 Dream On Me Baby Walkers. The walkers will fit through a standard doorway and are not designed to stop at the edge of a step. Babies using these walkers can be seriously injured or killed if they fall down stairs.
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