Recalls for Infant and Children’s Products (8-29-08)

There are several recalls and safety alerts for infant and children’s products issued in the past few days by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Some of these pose strangulation and choking hazards. So please look over these products carefully, especially if you have young children in your home.

* Infants Strangled to Death in Simplicity Bassinets: CPSC Urges Consumers To Stop Using Simplicity 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 Convertible “Close-Sleeper” Models.

Two infants have died of strangulation, after being trapped in the metal bars of bassinets made by Simplicity. The (CPSC) is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using convertible these “close-sleeper/bedside sleeper” bassinets because of the high safety risk.

Simplicity, Inc. has been bought by SFCA Inc., which has refused to recall the products, saying that they are not responsible for products manufactured by Simplicity before the take-over. However, several retailers have issued their own recalls of the bassinets. These stores have also stopped selling the affected models. If you have purchased the recalled products at these stores, contact them to return the bassinet and receive a refund or store credit. You can see the list of stores and recalled model numbers at the CPSC.  

via CPSC here and here

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Product Recalls (7-24-08)

This summary of recent product recalls issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission includes lighting fixtures, pacifiers and baby toys, and a vacuum attachment.

* Indoor Lighting Fixtures made by Lithonia Lighting of Conyers, Ga.

Hazard: A thermal protector could be missing from the lighting fixtures, posing a risk of overheating and fire.

Description: The recalled fixture is a ceiling-mounted downlight. Model number LV3R is included in this recall and is printed on a UL label inside the light’s housing. Sold at electrical distributors and electrical sales representatives nationwide from April 2007 through May 2008 for between $60 and $80.

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Product Recalls from the Past Week (6-16-08)

Here are the most recent products on the recall list of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission:

* Bosch Hammer Drills sold at Menards and other hardware retailers and industrial distributors from July 2007 through April 2008 for about $100. There is a risk of injury to users because the drill can continue to operate after the trigger has been released. Click here for more information.

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Product Recalls (5-14-08)

Lead paint continues to be a hazard not only in toys but even other articles for the home. Recent product recalls include children’s storage bins sold at Lowe’s. Also in this round-up of recalls is a baby bottle warmer and a gas grill.

* Children’s Storage Bins Sold at Lowe’s Stores Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Name of Product: Children’s Storage Bins

Description: The recalled storage bins are wooden with scalloped edges and were sold in pastel green or pink. Item number 226782 (pastel green storage bin) or 226781 (pink storage bin) is located on the bottom of the storage bin. No other storage bins or colors are included in this recall.

Sold at: Lowe’s retail outlets nationwide from March 2007 through February 2008 for about $6.

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Product Recalls (2-29-08)

Here are some of the latest product recalls released by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission:

* Munire Furniture Recalls Cribs Due to Fall Hazard

Name of Product: Majestic Curved Top and Flat Top Cribs, Essex Cribs, Brighton/Sussex Cribs and Captiva Cribs

Importer: Munire Furniture Inc., of Piscataway, N.J.

Hazard: The cribs fail to meet the federal safety standards for cribs. The four support brackets on the mattress support spring are too long. The brackets prevent the spring from lowering to the full 26 inch minimum height in its lowest position, allowing children inside to crawl over the railing, posing a fall hazard.

Description: The cribs are wooden. The recalled cribs include: Majestic Curved Top cribs with model number 9500; Majestic Flat Top cribs with model number 9000; Essex cribs with model number 7100; Brighton/Sussex cribs with model number 9100 and Captiva cribs with model number 5100. Only cribs with manufacture dates between November 1, 2005 and November 1, 2007 are included in the recall. The crib model number is printed on the white label on the bottom inside of the right side rail. The crib manufacture date is printed on either the white label near the model number or on the white label located on the bottom of the headboard. Cribs with a green sticker on the mattress frame are not included in the recall.

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Product Recalls (12-19-07)

Here are some product recalls that might be of interest, not only to parents, but to all homemakers/homeowners in general:

*** Voluntary Recall of American Honda Motor Corp. LAWN MOWERS Due to Laceration Hazard

Name of Products: Honda Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers

Hazard: The cutting blades could rotate under power when the control
lever is released. The lawn mowers do not comply with mandatory federal
safety standards for lawn mowers. The spinning blade poses a serious
laceration hazard to consumers.

Learn more about this recall here.

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Product Recall: Toy Storage Rack

I didn’t see this recall announcement until recently. This is for a set of children’s storage racks that could be dangerous to young children. The storage racks have canvas totes and are made by Jetmax International Ltd..

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Product Recall: Confetti Bursts and Holiday Decor

Holiday decors and supplies are not exempt from being recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. There were two recent recalls that involved confetti and tree ornaments. You’ll find the details below. Please look at these products carefully to see if you have these in your home.

1. American Greetings Corp. Recalls Confetti Bursts Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

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Name of Product: DesignWare® Confetti Bursts

Hazard: The surface paint on the individual bags of confetti contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

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Product Recall: Aqua Dots

An important recall has been announced today! Aqua Dots, which appeared to be one of the season’s hottest toys, have been recalled due to a serious health risk. If ingested, the beads are converted into gamma hydroxy butyrate (GHB), otherwise known as the date-rape drug. It could cause unconsciousness, seizures, drowsiness, coma and even death in children. If you have any of these beads/toys, get rid of them immediately!

Following is the information from the CPSC:

Name of Product: Aqua Dots

Units: About 4.2 million

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Product Recalls (10-11-07)

I did say we’ll see more products being recalled, so these are not much of a surprise. Here are the most recent recalls from CPSC, including some non-lead violations:

LEAD VIOLATIONS:

1. Kahoot Products Inc. Recalls Cub Scouts Totem Badges (more info)

2. Riddell Recalls Collectible Mini Racing Helmets (more info)

3. Bendable Dinosaur Toys Recalled by Kipp Brothers (more info)

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