Recalls This Week

2010-03-19T13:17:25Z

In this undated product image provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, a mobile power pack sold by Tumi is shown. The power pack was recalled because it's lithium-ion cells can ignite or explode while charging. (AP Photo/U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission) NO SALES

High Chair Recall

2010-03-18T16:01:37Z

This undated photo provided March 18, 2010 by the Consumer Product Safety Commission shows part of a high chair made by Graco Children's Products, Inc. The government on Thursday announced a voluntary recall of some 1.2 million Graco high chairs,...

Infant deaths prompt gov't warning on slings

2010-03-12T14:30:33Z

<div id="subtitle">More than a dozen deaths linked to baby slings prompt gov't warning</div><div><p>The government warned Friday that those chic baby slings that hip moms and dads are sporting these days can be dangerous, even deadly for their little ones.</p><p>The Consumer Product Safety Commission said it has investigated at least 13 deaths associat...

Govt to warn on baby slings because of deaths

2010-03-09T12:17:03Z

<div id="subtitle">CPSC prepares warning about baby slings because of deaths</div><div><p>The U.S. government is preparing a safety warning about baby slings — those popular and fashionable infant carriers that parents can sling around their chests to carry their baby.</p><p>The concern: infants can suffocate, and at least a few have.</p><p>The head of the Brandyn Coppedge became entangled on a window blind cord, it took less than a minute for the toddler to strangle. His father says the safety device designed to prevent such a tragedy had broken, but the window blind was never recalled.</p><p>"They need to make...

Window Blinds Deaths

2010-03-03T13:33:57Z

This image provided by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, shows a roll-up blind that was recalled in December 2009 because its corded loop poses a strangulation hazard for children. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said about 500 children have strangled on the cords of blinds and shades since the early 1980s, an average of about one child each month. The death figures make bli...

Daiso hit with big fine for lead-laden toys

2010-03-02T15:16:12Z

<div id="subtitle">Government slaps hefty $2 million fine on Daiso for lead in toys, other alleged violations</div><div><p>Federal regulators on Tuesday slapped a hefty $2 million fine on U.S. subsidiaries of Japanese retailer Daiso following accusations that they imported lead-tainted toys and dangerous children's products.</p><p>The Utah company recalled 900 bracelets for babies and pacifier clips Wednesday because they contain high levels of lead.</p><p>The Consumer Product Saf...

Product Safety

2010-02-17T13:15:55Z

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Chairman Inez Tenenbaum speaks on the state of product safety, in particular recalls, during a luncheon for the International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization, in Consumer Product Safety Commission a drop-side Stork Craft crib is seen. The CPSC issued a recall of 2.1 million Stork Craft cribs November 23, 2009 after four infants died after being trapped between the crib mattress and a detached drop side. The recall is the largest for cribs in Massachusetts company has agreed to pay a $200,000 penalty to settle allegations it violated U.S. law when it imported Thomas and Friends, Curi...

Dollar General recalls 2 toy gun sets

2010-02-22T12:12:37Z

<div id="subtitle">Dollar General recalls 2 toy gun sets; orange tips on gun barrels pose choking hazard</div><div><p>Dollar General Corp. is recalling two toy gun sets because parts designed to distinguish the toys from real guns can detach and pose a choking hazard.</p><p>The

Cadmium found in adult jewelry; 1 store pulls item

2010-02-22T12:30:11Z

<div id="subtitle">Concerns expand as heavy metal cadmium found in adult jewelry; 1 retailer pulls bracelet</div><div><p>Concern about the heavy metal cadmium in jewelry grew Tuesday as a California environmental group said new testing of adult necklaces and bracelets bought at three leading retailers, including Saks Fifth Avenue and

Children's toy jewelry sets voluntarily recalled

2010-02-22T12:37:40Z

<div id="subtitle">Some children's toy jewelry sets, children's bracelets that came with greeting cards recalled</div><div><p>The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Playmates Toys said Tuesday that they are voluntarily recalling approximately 252,000 chil...

5.11 Tactical Knives Recalled

2010-02-23T12:10:34Z

<div><p> 5.11 Tactical knives are being recalled. The knives can fail to lock into the open position, posing a cutting hazard to consumers. </p><p>One minor cut was reported by a store employee. </p><p>The recalled folding knives, Style No. 51041019, have a black handle with a pocket clip and are approximately five inches in length when closed and seven and th...

Jide Trading Recalls Toy Military Figure Due

2010-02-23T00:15:23Z

<div><p> Jide Trading is recalling about 2,100 toy military figures sold at Dollar Stores and other discount stores. The toys' surface paint contains excessive levels of lead. </p><p>The mini military toy set is packaged on a blister card and includes a male military figure about four inches in height with various accessories. </p><p>Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and c...

AT&T, Motorola, Qwest, V-Tech Telephone Batteries Recalled

2010-02-22T21:14:05Z

<div><p> Lenmar Enterprises is recalling about 1,400 rechargeable batteries used in wireless phones. The batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. </p><p>The firm has received six reports of batteries overheating, resulting in deformation of phones. No injuries have been reported. </p><p> </p&g...

Feds say Mattress World recalls 750 mattress sets

2010-02-22T20:54:40Z

<div id="subtitle">Mattress World voluntarily recalls 750 mattress sets deemed a fire hazard; refunds offered</div><div><p>Mattress World recalled 750 mattress sets Wednesday, saying the bedding posed a fire hazard.</p><p>The voluntary recall, announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, includes ...

Recall: Books with bad do-it-yourself advice

2010-02-22T23:26:51Z

<div id="subtitle">951,000 home improvement books recalled for instructions that could lead to bad wiring</div><div><p>Oxmoor House on Friday recalled nearly 1 million home improvement books because of errors that could lead do-it-yourselfers to make risky mistakes while installing or repairing their electrical wiring.</p><p>The errors in technical diagrams and wiring instructions could cause people to be shocked...

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