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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, The Designers Edge Announce Recall of Fluorescent Worklights
The Designers Edge, of Bellevue, Wash., is voluntarily recalling about 180 fluorescent worklights with model number L-2001. The model number is located on the crossbar below the floodlight heads on a white sticker. It is a twin head, green telescoping worklight. All units with manufacturing dates from May 2000 and before are included in this recall. The manufacturing date is located on the same sticker as the model number. Home Depot stores nationwide and Northern Tool magazine sold these worklights from April 2000 through May 2000 for about $150.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Cosco Inc. and Safety 1st Announce Recall of Bungee Baby Jumpers and Wipe Warmers
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Cosco Inc. (Cosco), of Columbus, Ind., and Safety 1st, of Canton, Mass., are voluntarily recalling about 171,000 bungee baby jumpers and 100,600 baby wipe warmers. The Bungee Baby Jumper allows a baby to bounce while supported in a seat by an elastic "bungee cord," suspended from a doorway. Metal clasps can detach from the bungee cord, causing the unit to fall to the floor. Babies can suffer injuries from the fall. A wipe warmer is an electric appliance that warms baby wipes. Cracks in the interior basin of these wipe warmers can allow moisture to contact the electrical components. Consumers touching the wipes could receive an electrical shock.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Levi Strauss & Co. Announce Recall of Infant and Toddler Garments
Levi Strauss & Co., of San Francisco, Calif., is voluntarily recalling approximately 349,000 Levi's infant (12-24 month) and toddler (2T to 4T) garments with metal inseam snaps. The recall involves 13 different products: two styles of jeans, seven styles of Koveralls and four styles of Shortalls. The garments are for girls and boys. The garments were sold from March 1999 to March 2001.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, White Consolidated Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Air Conditioners
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), White Consolidated Industries Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 17,000 air conditioners. These air conditioners can short circuit posing a risk of fires, and shock and burn injuries to consumers.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall of Infant and Toddler Toys
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y., is recalling about 20,000 infant and toddler Intelli-Table toys for repair. Two red knobs on the toy can break off, creating small parts that can pose a choking hazard for young children.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Gymboree Announce Recall of Children's Fleece Pants
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Gymboree Corp. (Gymboree®), of Burlingame, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 125,000 children's fleece pants. The cord locks on the pants can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Arusa International Recall Children's Bathrobes
Arusa International, of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 1,175 children's bathrobes. These bathrobes are 100 percent cotton terry cloth and sold under the brand names Lollypop, Bath Magic and Color Block. The recalled robes are in sizes 0/2 4/6, 8/10, and 12 for the Lollypop and Color Block brands, and in sizes 1, 2/3, 4/6, 7/9, 10/12, and 13/15 for the Bath Magic brands. The web site www.bathrobesonline.com sold these robes from October 1999 through December 2000 for between $17 and $23.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Hurricane Products Announce Recall of Propane Regulators
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Hurricane Products, of Valencia, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 20,000 propane regulators. These propane regulators, manufactured by Chen Fong Enterprise Co. Ltd., of Taiwan, are used to regulate the flow of propane from pressurized containers. These regulators can leak propane, which can result in a fire or explosion. The leak can cause the appliance flame to be larger than expected, possibly causing burns to nearby consumers and cause nearby combustibles to catch fire.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Remington Products Co., LLC Announce Recall of Hairdryers
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Remington Products Co., LLC, of Bridgeport, Conn., is voluntarily recalling about 3,000 hairdryers. These hairdryers are not equipped with an appliance leakage current interrupter plug (ALCI plug) to cut off electrical current in case of contact with water. If dropped in water, the hairdryers pose an electrocution hazard to consumers.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Deere & Company Recall Gator Utility Vehicles
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill., is recalling about 550 Gator Utility Vehicles. The recalled models include the 4X2 Gators, 6X4 Gators, and Turf Gators manufactured between October 2000 and November 2000. The off-road vehicles are four- or six-wheeled and have the model number painted on the side of a cargo box, which is attached to the back of the vehicle. The utility vehicles were sold through authorized John Deere Dealers nationwide from November 2000 through February 2001 for between $6,000 and $10,000.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Eight Firms Announce the Recall of Zapper Toys
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), eight firms are voluntarily recalling about 835,000 Zapper toys. The following firms distributed these toys: Bonita Marie International Inc., of Manasquan, N.J.; Dillon Importing Co., of Oklahoma City, Okla.; Oriental Trading Co. Inc., of Omaha, Neb.; Play By Play Toys & Novelties Inc., of San Antonio, Texas; Rhode Island Novelty, of Johnston, R.I.; Sherman Specialty Co. Inc., of Merrick, N.Y.; Toy Investment Inc., of Kent, Wash.; and U.S. Toy Co. Inc., of Grandview, Mo. The balloon tongues and the cylinders holding the tongues on these toys can detach, posing a choking and aspiration hazard to young children.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Firms Announce Recalls of Backpack Blowers and Children's Wands
STIHL Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va., is voluntarily recalling about 890 backpack blowers. Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich., is voluntarily recalling about 5,000 "All That Glitters" light and glitter wands.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Jade Products Inc. Announce Recall of Dynasty Gas Ranges
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Jade Products Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif., is recalling about 3,300 Dynasty gas ranges. The igniters are too far from the burners, which can cause a delayed ignition of gas. The large amount of gas released can cause fire to escape from the oven, putting consumers at risk of burn injuries and house fires.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall of Maytag, Magic Chef Gas Ranges
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Maytag Corp., of Newton, Iowa, is recalling about 14,800 Maytag and Magic Chef gas ranges. The vent flue insulation can be out of position on these ranges. Using the broil or self-clean functions on these ranges can cause scorching or burning of the cabinetry around the range, posing a fire hazard.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Ariens Co. Announce Recall of Lawn Mowers
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Ariens Co., of Brillion, Wis., is recalling about 40,000 walk-behind lawn mowers sold under the Ariens, Scotts, and Husqvarna brand names. The piece attaching the blade to the mower can crack and break off. The broken piece or the blade can be propelled from underneath the mower, possibly injuring the operator or a bystander.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Radica USA Ltd. Recall Baseball Video Games to Replace Bats
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Radica USA Ltd., of Dallas, Texas, is voluntarily recalling about 140,000 baseball video games to replace the bats. The bats can separate during a swing. Broken pieces can hit a bystander and cause injury.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Pacific Cycle LLC Announce Recall of Water Bottles Included With Girls' Bikes
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Pacific Cycle LLC, of McFarland, Wis., is voluntarily recalling about 42,000 water bottles included in the handle bags of girls Mongoose Heart Breaker bicycles. The drinking valve on the cap can detach, presenting a potential choking hazard.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, National Service Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Zep Commercial Cleaners Sold at The Home Depot
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), National Service Industries Inc. (NSI), of Atlanta, Ga., is voluntarily recalling about 1.4 million bottles of Zep Commercial cleaner sold in 32 oz. bottles. Some of these bottles can leak through the cap when turned on their side, allowing the contents of the cleaner to come into contact with consumers. These cleaners can cause irritation and burns to the skin and eyes.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Xanadu Candle Co. Announce Recall of Candles
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Xanadu Candle Co., of Guatemala City, Guatemala, is voluntarily recalling about 2.8 million candles. These candles can burn with a high flame, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.Xanadu Candle Co. has received seven reports of candles burning with high flames resulting in minor burns to consumers.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Burger King and Alcone Announce Recall of Kid's Meal Toys
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Burger King Corp., of Miami, Fla., and Alcone Marketing Group, of Irvine, Calif., are recalling about 400,000 "Rattling, Paddling Riverboat" toddler toys because of a potential choking hazard to young children. The toys were distributed in Burger King Kid's Meals. Metal pins with plastic caps that attach the paddle wheel to the riverboat toy can come out and pose a choking hazard.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, McDonald's Announce Recall of "Scooter Bug" Happy Meal Toys
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), McDonald's Corp., Oakbrook, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 234,000 "Scooter Bug" toys. The toys were distributed with McDonald's Happy Meals for children under 3 years of age. The bug's antenna can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Double L Announce Recall of Lighters
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Double L Inc., of Charlotte, N.C., is recalling about 180,000 multi-purpose lighters. These lighters can leak butane when they are ignited, causing an excessive burst of flame. This presents a risk of fire and burn injuries to consumers.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Firms Announce Recall of Toy Drums, Educational Games, Children's Brooms and Bleach
Eden LLC, of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 5,800 toy drums. Lakeshore Learning Materials, of Carson, Calif., is recalling 13,000 children's educational games. EMSCO Inc., is voluntarily recalling about 2,200 children's toy brooms. SuperValu Eastern Region, of Richmond, Va., is voluntarily recalling about 500 bottles of Richfood bleach.
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