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US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Recent Recalls and Product Safety News

Battat Recalls Magnetic Sketchboards; Magnetic Pen Tip Poses Choking Hazards (Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:30:00 GMT) The magnetic tip of the drawing pen can dislodge from the pen, posing a choking hazard to children.
Pool Safely's 3rd Year at the Pool and Spa Expo; Multiple Award Winning Campaign Committed to Working with Industry on Long-term Safety (Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:00:00 GMT) The Pool Safely campaign provides educational materials and messaging about drowning and entrapment prevention for children and families.
Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Hunting Knife Sets Due to Laceration Hazard (Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:00:00 GMT) The latching mechanism for the knife's interchangeable blades can unexpectedly fail and release the blade. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
Kiddieland Recalls Disney-branded Fairies Plastic Trikes Due to Laceration Hazard (Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:00:00 GMT) The plastic fairy figures protrude from the top of the handle bar posing a laceration hazard if a child falls on them.
Change Clocks, Change Batteries; Dead Batteries Can Lead to Deaths (Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:00:00 GMT) The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is reminding consumers when changing clocks this weekend to change the batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms, too. Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 6 this year.
IKEA Recalls Wardrobe Mirror Doors Due to Laceration Hazard (Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:00:00 GMT) The mirror glass can detach unexpectedly from the wardrobe door, fall and shatter, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Hand Trucks Recalled by Harper Trucks Due to Injury Hazard (Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:45:00 GMT) When the tires are overinflated, they can explode causing the wheel hub to separate or break, ejecting pieces of the hub. This poses an injury hazard to bystanders.
Bicycles Recalled by Trek Due to Fall Hazard (Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:15:00 GMT) The bolt that secures the seat saddle clamp to the seat post can break posing a fall hazard.
Spin Master Agrees to $1.3 Million Civil Penalty for Failing to Report Aqua Dots and for Selling a Banned Hazardous Substance (Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:00:00 GMT) The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that Spin Master, Inc. of Los Angeles, California, and Spin Master Ltd. of Toronto, Canada, ("Spin Master") have agreed to pay a civil penalty of $1,300,000. The penalty agreement (pdf) has been accepted provisionally by the Commission (5-0).
Bad Boy Buggies Recalled by BB Buggies Due to Loss of Steering Control and Crash Hazard (Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:00:00 GMT) The steering assembly arm can break and cause the driver to lose control, posing a crash hazard.
General Electric Recalls Gas Rangetop with Grill Due to an Explosion Hazard (Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:30:00 GMT) Burners on rangetops operating on liquefied petroleum ("LP" or propane) may fail to ignite or light if the gas control knob is left in a position between OFF and LITE, posing a risk of delayed ignition or explosion.
Evergreen Enterprises Recalls Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards (Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:00:00 GMT) The pourable gel fuel can ignite unexpectedly and splatter onto people and objects nearby when it is poured into a firepot that is still burning. This hazard can occur if the consumer does not see the flame or is not aware that the firepot is still ignited. Gel fuel that splatters and ignites can pose fire and burn risks to consumers that can be fatal.
Big Lots Recalls Glider Recliners with Ottomans Due to Entrapment and Finger Crushing Hazards (Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:30:00 GMT) An exposed gap between the moving parts of the chair and the base framework can allow access to toddlers and infants, posing an entrapment hazard. In addition, other exposed moving parts on the chair and the ottoman can pose finger pinching and crushing hazards to older children and adults.
CPSC Provides Three Steps to a Safe Halloween Celebration (Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:00:00 GMT) With CPSC's quick and easy Halloween safety check and just five minutes of inspection, consumers can avoid problems that previously have plagued the trick-or-treat trail.
Target Recall Children's Frog Masks Due to Suffocation Hazard (Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:30:00 GMT) The plush frog masks lack proper ventilation. When secured in place across a child's face, it presents a suffocation hazard to the child.
Joss Rock Climbing Cam Units Recalled by Sierra Trading Post Due to a Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively by Sierra Trading Post (Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:00:00 GMT) The recalled cams can fail unexpectedly after being set, posing a fall hazard.
CPSC Warns High-Powered Magnets and Children Make a Deadly Mix (Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:00:00 GMT) An increasing number of incident reports to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) indicate that high-powered magnets continue to be a safety risk to children. From toddlers to teens, children are swallowing these magnets and the consequences are severe.
CPSC Launches Online Reporting Tool for Businesses (Tue, 08 Nov 2011 20:00:00 GMT) The U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has launched important new features to the SaferProducts.gov Business Portal that make it easier and more efficient for businesses to work with CPSC. These changes are a key part of the agency's overall information technology modernization effort.
Under Armour Recalls Chin Straps for Football Helmets Due to Laceration Hazard (Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:00:00 GMT) The metal snap that connects the chin strap to the helmet has sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard when the user's metal snap comes into contact with another player.
Libbey Glass Recalls Glass Bowls Due to Laceration Hazard (Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:00:00 GMT) The glass bowl can break when subjected to sudden temperature changes or impact, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Boy Scouts of America Recalls Cub Scout Wind Tech Jackets Due to Strangulation Hazard (Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:00:00 GMT) The jackets have retractable cords with toggles at the hood/neck area and at the waist, which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.
Dutailier Group Recalls Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment and Fall Hazards (Wed, 02 Nov 2011 21:00:00 GMT) The slats on the drop side can detach from the top and bottom rails creating a space between the slats. An infant or toddler's body can become entrapped in the space, which can lead to strangulation and/or suffocation. A child can also fall out of the crib.
Under Armour Recalls Chin Straps for Football Helmets Due to Laceration Hazard (Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:00:00 GMT) The metal snap that connects the chin strap to the helmet has sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard when the user's metal snap comes into contact with another player.
Libbey Glass Recalls Glass Bowls Due to Laceration Hazard (Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:00:00 GMT) The glass bowl can break when subjected to sudden temperature changes or impact, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Boy Scouts of America Recalls Cub Scout Wind Tech Jackets Due to Strangulation Hazard (Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:00:00 GMT) The jackets have retractable cords with toggles at the hood/neck area and at the waist, which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.
Dutailier Group Recalls Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment and Fall Hazards (Wed, 02 Nov 2011 21:00:00 GMT) The slats on the drop side can detach from the top and bottom rails creating a space between the slats. An infant or toddler's body can become entrapped in the space, which can lead to strangulation and/or suffocation. A child can also fall out of the crib.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Child Safety Seat Recalls

DJG ( 11C001000 ) (Thu, 03 Nov 2011 06:00:00 EST) Dated: FEB 10, 2011 DOREL JUVENILE GROUP (DJG) IS RECALLING CERTAIN INFANT, CONVERTIBLE, AND BOOSTER CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS WHICH WERE SOLD BOTH AS STAND ALONE SEATS OR PART OF A TRAVEL SYSTEM (WITH A STROLLER). THE H...
CHAPERONE ( 10C006000 ) (Thu, 03 Nov 2011 06:00:00 EST) Dated: OCT 25, 2010 BRITAX IS RECALLING CERTAIN BRITAX CHAPERON INFANT CAR SEATS MODEL E9L69N9 MOONSTONE, E9L69P2 RED MILL, E9L69P3 SAVANNAH, AND E9L69P5 COWMOOFLAGE, MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 2009 THROUGH MAY 2010. THE C...
EVENFLO ( 10C005000 ) (Thu, 03 Nov 2011 06:00:00 EST) Dated: OCT 12, 2010 EVENFLO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MAESTRO CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS WITH MODEL NUMBERS BEGINNING WITH 310 AND BUILT FROM NOVEMBER 24, 2009, THROUGH APRIL 9, 2010. THESE SEATS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE STRUCTUR...
CYBEX ( 10C003000 ) (Thu, 03 Nov 2011 06:00:00 EST) Dated: JUL 23, 2010 CERTAIN CYBEX SOLUTION X-FIX MODEL BOOSTER SEATS MANUFACTURED DURING FEBRUARY 2010, WERE PRODUCED USING AN INCORRECT WARNING LABEL. THE DEFECT CONSISTS OF AN INCORRECT WARNING STATEMENT RELATED TO SE...
MAXI-COSI ( 10C001000 ) (Thu, 03 Nov 2011 06:00:00 EST) Dated: FEB 03, 2010 DOREL JUVENILE GROUP (DJG) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MAXI-COSI MICO INFANT CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, MODELS 22-371 HFL, JUC, LMD, PNG, AND ORE; 22-372 TTH; AND MAXI-COSI MICO INFANT CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM

Vehicles Recalls

MCI ( 11V524000 ) (Thu, 03 Nov 2011 06:00:00 EST) Dated: OCT 21, 2011 MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES (MCI) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003, AND 2007-2012 E AND J MODELS ALONG WITH MODEL YEAR 2007-2012 D4000, D4005, D4500, D4505, D4000ISTV MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH MERITO...
ROLLS-ROYCE ( 11V522000 ) (Thu, 03 Nov 2011 06:00:00 EST) Dated: OCT 20, 2011 ROLLS-ROYCE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 GHOST VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 2009 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2010, EQUIPPED WITH TURBOCHARGED ENGINES, BECAUSE THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE ELECTRIC ...
WINNEBAGO ( 11V520000 ) (Thu, 03 Nov 2011 06:00:00 EST) Dated: OCT 19, 2011 WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 JOURNEY, MERIDIAN, TOUR, ELLIPSE MOTOR HOMES AND WINNEBAGO COMMERCIAL VEHICLES BUILT ON MC, XCL, AND XCS CHASSIS FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2010, THROUGH DECEMBER...
GREAT LAKES ( 11V512000 ) (Thu, 03 Nov 2011 06:00:00 EST) Dated: OCT 03, 2011 GREAT LAKES IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2007 TRAILERS, EQUIPPED WITH THE MSQR 5000 DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE REGULATOR/QUICK RELEASE VALVE DEVICE MANUFACTURED BY AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS. THE MSQR 5000...
ORION ( 11V523000 ) (Thu, 03 Nov 2011 06:00:00 EST) Dated: OCT 25, 2011 DAIMLER BUSES IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 ORION VII LI-ION HYBRID TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 2008 THROUGH AUGUST 2011 AND MODEL YEAR 2006 ORION VII LI-ION ESS TRANSIT B...
THOR MOTOR COACH ( 11V519000 ) (Thu, 03 Nov 2011 06:00:00 EST) Dated: OCT 19, 2011 THOR MOTOR COACH (TMC) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 TUSCANY, ASTORIA, AND AVANTI RECREATIONAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 21, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 16, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH A CUMM...
CHAMPION ( 11V518000 ) (Thu, 03 Nov 2011 06:00:00 EST) Dated: OCT 18, 2011 CHAMPION BUS (CHAMPION) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CTS AND M1235 TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 9, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 29, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH A CUMMINS ISX OR ISL DIESEL ENGINE. THE V-BAND ...
THOMAS BUILT ( 11V517000 ) (Thu, 03 Nov 2011 06:00:00 EST) Dated: OCT 24, 2011 DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2011 AND 2012 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 26, 2011, THROUGH AUGUST 9, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH SPECTAL INDUSTRIES EMERGENCY VERTICAL ...
BMW ( 11V521000 ) (Thu, 03 Nov 2011 06:00:00 EST) Dated: OCT 20, 2011 BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 5-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO, MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 7-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 X5 SAV, AND MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 X6 SAV VEHICLES EQU...
SPARTAN ( 11V516000 ) (Thu, 03 Nov 2011 06:00:00 EST) Dated: OCT 17, 2011 SPARTAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 K2, K3, MM, AND SU INCOMPLETE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CHASSIS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 4, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 26, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH AN ELECTRONI...
SPARTAN ( 11V500000 ) (Thu, 03 Nov 2011 06:00:00 EST) Dated: OCT 11, 2011 SPARTAN CHASSIS (SPARTAN), IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 DIAMOND, MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 FURION ALONG WITH MODEL YEAR 2011, MODEL YEAR 2010 FURION R/T, MODEL YEAR 2007-2012 GLADIATOR, MODEL YEAR ...
AMERICAN LAFRANCE ( 11V515000 ) (Thu, 03 Nov 2011 06:00:00 EST) Dated: OCT 13, 2011 AMERICAN LAFRANCE (ALF) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 EAGLE FIRE TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 21, 2010, THROUGH AUGUST 25, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH A MERITOR WABCO ELECTRONIC STABILITY ...
FREIGHTLINER ( 11V514000 ) (Thu, 03 Nov 2011 06:00:00 EST) Dated: OCT 14, 2011 DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA, COLUMBIA, CENTURY, CORONADO, AND CLASSIC XL TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 1, 2004, THROUGH JUNE 15, 2010 FOR THE RAC...
KEYSTONE ( 11V513000 ) (Thu, 03 Nov 2011 06:00:00 EST) Dated: OCT 14, 2011 KEYSTONE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 PASSPORT TRAVEL TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 15, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 28, 2011. THE REAR LIVING ROOM IS MISSING AN EGRESS WINDOW.
VOLVO ( 11V508000 ) (Thu, 03 Nov 2011 06:00:00 EST) Dated: OCT 14, 2011 VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2012 C70 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 15, 2005, THROUGH JULY 31, 2011, AND MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 S60 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 14, 2010, THROUGH ...
LOTUS ( 11V510000 ) (Thu, 03 Nov 2011 06:00:00 EST) Dated: OCT 14, 2011 LOTUS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 ELISE AND EXIGE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 2004, THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2006. THE OIL COOLER LINE MAY BECOME DETACHED FROM ITS FITTING.
PJ TRAILERS ( 11V509000 ) (Thu, 03 Nov 2011 06:00:00 EST) Dated: OCT 17, 2011 PJ TRAILERS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 FLATBED TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A 15 3/4" OR A 21 3/4" EQUALIZER FOR 10K/12K SPRING AXLES. THE WELDS ON THE TOP OF THE EQUALIZER THAT HOLD THE BUSHING ...
CHEVROLET ( 11V511000 ) (Thu, 03 Nov 2011 06:00:00 EST) Dated: OCT 18, 2011 GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX AND GMC TERRAIN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 18, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 6, 2011, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIRE...
GMC ( 11V511000 ) (Thu, 03 Nov 2011 06:00:00 EST) Dated: OCT 18, 2011 GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX AND GMC TERRAIN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 18, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 6, 2011, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIRE...
WEBASTO ( 11V501000 ) (Thu, 03 Nov 2011 06:00:00 EST) Dated: JUL 19, 2011 WEBASTO PRODUCT NORTH AMERICA, INC. (WEBASTO) IS RECALLING CERTAIN HOLLANDIA 700 AND 600 SERIES AND HOLLANDIA TVS 900 SERIES SUNROOFS INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT BY CUSTOM VEHICLE OUTFITTERS ON VA...

U.S Environmental Protection Agency

Pesticide Product Recalls (Wednesday, 23 April 2008) No product recall announcements listed. (See item below "Consumer Alerts for pesticide products" for additional information.) Pesticide registrants are required to report any potential problems with EPA-registered pesticide products. EPA works with registrants to recall products deemed faulty or substandard or that could potentially cause consumer injury or harm the environmental. Registrants often voluntarily recall products and reformulate or repair potential hazards.
Consumer Alerts for Pesticide Products (Wednesday, 23 April 2008) Contains information on illegal pesticides, "stop sale" orders, product use phase-outs or cancellations and pesticide label issues.
Stop Sale Order Issued (Wednesday, 23 April 2008) EPA orders Scotts to stop selling two Miracle-Gro products. These products are illegal, unregistered and misbranded pesticides. EPA will also issue a stop sale order to Scotts Lawn Care Service. Find out what consumers should do.