Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Product Recalls in February


In February 2011, CPSA announced 34 product recalls. Several items were recalled because they create fire hazards - this included tea lights, remote control systems, jackets, food dehydrators, heaters, vacuums, night lights, alarm control panels, portable space heaters, convertible irons, and air compressors. SFD specifically wants to make sure you’re aware of the below recalled products:

-Pier 1 Imports Recalls Golden Tea Lights Due to Fire Hazard
-Jogging Strollers Recalled by B.O.B. Trailers Due to Strangulation Hazard
-Le Creuset Recalls Glass Lids Due to Laceration Hazard
-Remote Control Systems Recalled by Niles Audio Due to Fire Hazard
-REI Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
-Felt Bicycles Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
-Resistance Stretch Tubing Recalled by EB Brands Due to Injury Hazard
-Sno-Tek Snow Blowers Recalled by Liquid Combustion Technology Due to Laceration Hazard
-Perfect Pullup Recalled by Perfect Fitness Due to Fall Injury Hazard
-IKEA Recalls to Repair Cribs Due to Mattress Support Collapse; Cribs Pose Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards
-James Perse Recalls Jackets Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
-Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Recalls Children's Watches Due to Risk of Skin Irritation
-Kristi G, SwimWays Corporation Recall Child Chairs Due To Fall Hazard
-LEM Products Recalls Food Dehydrators Due to Fire Hazard
-Atico International USA Recalls Heaters Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Dollar General Stores
-Bassinets Recalled by Burlington Basket Company Due to Fall Hazard; --New Instructions and Warning Labels to be Provided to Consumers
-Balsam Hill Recalls Pre-lit Christmas Trees Due to Shock Hazard
-Nurses Choice Recalls Holiday Keepsake Newborn Mittens Due to Choking Hazard
-Two Strangulation Deaths Prompt Summer Infant to Recall Video Baby Monitors with Cords; Firm to Provide New On-Product Label & Instructions
-Rechargeable Batteries in Video Baby Monitors Recalled to Replace by Summer Infant Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Babies R Us
-CPSC Investigation Finds No Problem Drywall or Environmental Factors Linked to Ft. Bragg Deaths
-Hoover Recalls WindTunnel Canister Vacuums Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
-AmerTac Recalls Night Lights Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
-MIKI HOUSE USA Recalls Children's Hooded Jackets Due to Strangulation Hazard
-Simplex Fire Alarm Control Panels Recalled by Tyco Safety Products Westminster Due to Failure to Alert Monitoring Centers
-Snow Bikes Recalled by Tech 4 Kids Due to Fall Hazard
-Portable Space Heaters Recalled by PD Sixty Distributor Due to Fire Hazard
-Lasko Recalls Portable Electric Heaters Due To Fire Hazard
-Escalade Sports Recalls Oasis Playsets Due to Fall Hazard
-WARNING: Generation 2 Worldwide "SafetyCraft" Brand Drop-Side Cribs Pose Risks of Strangulation, Suffocation; Hardware Linked to Deaths and Injuries
-Sunbeam Products Inc. Recalls Convertible Irons Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Bed, Bath & Beyond
-DeVilbiss Recalls Air Compressors Due to Fire Hazard
-CPSC Extends Stay of Enforcement for Testing and Certification of Lead Content in Children's Products Until December 31, 2011
-Briggs & Stratton Recalls Model 40 V-Twin Engine Due to Injury Hazard; Used on Sears, Husqvarna, Bad Boy Riding Mowers

Stay informed of recalled products by bookmarking or adding CPSA’s website http://www.cpsc.gov/ to your favorites and check it often.

You can also sign up on CPSA’s subscription list to receive emails about recalled products. Visit https://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx to join.

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