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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Kyocera Wireless Corp. Announce Recall of Cell Phone Batteries
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Hecmma Group, of El Paso, Texas. is voluntarily recalling about 1 million batteries in Kyocera Wireless Cell Phones . Some of the cell phone batteries supplied by the battery manufacturer may be counterfeit. This can cause the batteries to short-circuit, overheat and pose burn hazard to consumers.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Polaris Industries Announce Recall of RANGER 4x4 Utility Vehicles
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Polaris Industries, Inc., of Medina, Minn. is voluntarily recalling about 2,150 Polaris “RANGER 4x4” utility vehicles. The lower steering shaft assembly may have a missing or misplaced weld that connects the steering wheel to the steering gear box assembly. If a weld is missing or misplaced, the lower steering shaft assembly could fail, causing the operator to lose control of the vehicle.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Rio Brands Announce Recall of Folding Lawn Chairs Sold at Wal-Mart
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Rio Brands, of Philadelphia, Pa.is voluntarily recalling about 20,700 Mainstays Garden folding lawn chairs. The chair arms can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, International Playthings, Inc. Announce Recall of Rattles
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), International Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.J. is voluntarily recalling about 1,600 Earlyears® Spirolly Rattle. The spiral section of the rattle can come apart, releasing small balls inside. This can pose a choking hazard to young children.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Nexgrill Industries Announce Recall of Gas Grills to Replace Gas Pressure Regulator
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Nexgrill Industries Inc., of Walnut, Calif. is voluntarily recalling 10,900 Beefmaster explorer outdoor gas grills (model number 720-0001). As consumers adjust the gas pressure regulator (on/off gauge) leading to the propane cylinder, the label on the valve can become positioned in such a manner that it is difficult to read. This can cause consumers to inadvertently leave the gas valve on, posing a fire hazard.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Chris Arlotta Enterprises Ltd. Announce Recall of Mattress Pads
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Chris Arlotta Enterprises Ltd., of New York, N.Y. is voluntarily recalling about 2,900 mattress pads . These mattress pads fail to meet the federal mandatory standard for flammability under the flammable fabrics act. They pose a serious risk of burn injury or death to consumers if exposed to smoldering or burning cigarettes.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Tai Tung International Recall Car and Washing Machine Toys
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Tai Tung International, Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif. is voluntarily recalling about 128,880 Toy Ice Cream Cars, Police Cars and Washing Machines. The multicolored beads inside the toys can become accessible to children, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Zippo Announce Recall of Multi-Purpose Utility Lighters
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Zippo Manufacturing Company, of Bradford, Pa. is voluntarily recalling 101,557 MPL, multi-purpose utility lighters. The utility lighters may spill fuel from the nozzle when first used, causing a potential fire hazard through a secondary source of ignition.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Avanti Products Inc. Announce Recall of Water Dispensers
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Avanti Products Inc., of Miami, Fla.is voluntarily recalling about 124,000 water dispensers. The hot water faucet on these units has a child-resistant safety feature to prevent young children from accessing the hot water. The device can malfunction so that the faucet will not turn off, causing burn injuries to children.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Wisdom Industries Ltd. Announce Revised Safety Inspection Program for Sizzler and Deluxe Sizzler 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 the Sizzler and Deluxe Sizzler amusement rides. The Sizzler is a scrambling-type ride that rotates clockwise on a central mast while each of the three four-seat sections rotates counter-clockwise on its own mast. The ride accelerates rapidly, then slows almost to a stop, and then accelerates again. There are about 142 Sizzler rides in the U.S.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, IKEA Home Furnishings Announce Recall of Fargglad Multi-Color Children’s Chairs
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), IKEA Home Furnishings of Plymouth Meeting, Penn. is voluntarily recalling 7,279 Fargglad multi-color children’s chairs. There is a choking hazard from red plastic feet that can detach from chair legs.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Sky High International Announce Recall of Care Bears Lunch Kits Sold at Kohl’s Department Stores
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Sky High International LLC, of New York, N.Y. is voluntarily recalling about 13,000 Care Bears Lunch Kits with Water Bottles. The pull-up drinking spout can detach from the bottle, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Little Giant Pump Co. Announce Recall of Cooler Pumps
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Little Giant Pump Company, Oklahoma City, OK is voluntarily recalling about 150,000 Evaporative Cooler Pumps. The motor caps on the cooler pumps are not made with flame- retardant material and an internal electrical failure can ignite the cap, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. Announce Recall of Work Boots
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), LaCrosse Footwear Inc., of Portland, Ore. is voluntarily recalling about 8,400 Polar and Trailblazer Work Boots. The protective toe cap on the boots may not provide sufficient impact and compression protection. This could result in crushing, bruising, or other injury to the wearer’s foot.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Giant Bicycle Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Giant Bicycle Inc., of Newbury Park, Calif. is voluntarily recalling about 160 Rainier Mountain Bicycles. The front brake mounting tabs can break, causing the brakes to fail and the rider to lose control of the bicycle.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Chicago Wholesale & Imports Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Pictures
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Chicago Wholesale & Imports, of Bridgeview, Ill. is voluntarily recalling about 3,500 electric pictures (moveable waterfall pictures). These pictures have inadequate construction, incorrect wiring, and use flammable materials, all of which pose fire and electric shock hazards to consumers.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Teng Fei Trading Inc. Announce Recall of Energy Saving Light Bulbs
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Teng Fei Trading Inc., of Flushing, N.Y. is voluntarily recalling about 81,000 Teng Fei Energy Saving Light Bulbs. The base of the bulb is not flame-retardant, as required in the voluntary standard for this type of bulb. Electrical components in the bulb can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Dell Inc. Announce Recall of AC Adapters for Notebook Computers
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dell Inc., of Round Rock, Texas is voluntarily recalling about 990,000 AC adapters used with notebook personal computers. The adapters can overheat, posing a risk of fire and electrical shock hazards to consumers.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, New York Zion Trading Corp. Announce Recall of Electric Fans
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), New York Zion Trading Corp., of Flushing, New York. is voluntarily recalling about 2,500 Portable oscillating electric fans. The wiring is undersized and the power plug is not polarized, creating fire and shock hazards.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Runtal North America Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Runtal Sundance Towel Radiators
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Runtal North America, Inc., Ward Hill, Mass. is voluntarily recalling Runtal Sundance Towel Radiators. The towel rack may overheat and rupture when overloaded with towels, releasing heated fluid which could result in a burn injury.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Announce Recall of Snowmobiles
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Bombardier Inc. and Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP), Quebec, Canada are voluntarily recalling the following snowmobiles: Ski-Doo® 2003 Grand Touring 800 SDI SE; Legend 800 SDI SE Ski-Doo® 2004 Legend 600 HO SDI SE, SE GT, Sport and Sport GT; Legend 800 HO SDI SE and SE GT; MX Z X, Adrenaline and Renegade X; GSX Limited, Limited 1+1, Sport and Sport 1+1 Ski-Doo® 2005 MX Z Renegade. The throttle lever could become stuck leading to loss of speed control and possible collision.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Announce Recall of Snowmobiles
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Bombardier Inc., Quebec, Canada is voluntarily recalling Ski-Doo® 2004 MX Z (E) 800 HO and GSX LTD (E) 800 HO snowmobiles. The starter ring gear may crack, causing fragmentation and debris, which may act as a projectile at high speeds. A projectile could cause serious injury or death.
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