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Catalina Lighting Recalls Halogen Clamp Lamps Due to Fire and Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively At Staples Stores
The UV glass lens on the lamp can crack, exposing the halogen bulb, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Posted on: 02/11/2009 | 1 Feedback(s)
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Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall of Window Blinds Sold at Cost Plus and World Market Stores
Roman Shades: These shades have a looped pull cord and exposed inner cords on the back of the shade. Looped pull cords and exposed inner cords on roman shades present a strangulation hazard.
Posted on: 01/14/2009 | 0 Feedback(s)
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Propane Gas Fireplace Inserts Recalled by Wolf Steel Due to Laceration Hazard
Delayed ignition due to a build-up of propane gas can cause the insert's glass cover to break, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Posted on: 12/18/2008 | 0 Feedback(s)
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Candela Recalls Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Anthropologie Stores
The candle flames could flare up out of the tin container during the burning of the last half inch of wax, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Posted on: 11/21/2008 | 0 Feedback(s)
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Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recall to Repair Window Blinds by Green Mountain Vista
The black-out roller shades and insulated roman shades have a continuous looped bead chain that when not attached to the wall or floor, hangs loosely by the blind, posing a fatal strangulation hazard to children.
Posted on: 11/21/2008 | 1 Feedback(s)
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Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall of Roman Blinds; Sold Exclusively at IKEA
Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck in an exposed inner cord on the backside of the roman blinds.
Posted on: 11/21/2008 | 1 Feedback(s)
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Sherwin-Williams Co. Recalls Krylon UV Fabric Protector Due to Respiratory Hazard
Overexposure to fumes, vapor or spray mist from the product can pose a serious respiratory hazard to consumers.
Posted on: 11/05/2008 | 0 Feedback(s)
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Ghost Tealight Holders Recalled by Trade Associates Group and Crate & Barrel Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
The recalled tealight holder can ignite posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Posted on: 10/30/2008 | 0 Feedback(s)
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Halogen Work Lights Recalled by Harbor Freight Tools Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
The halogen work lights can overheat and melt, and pose a risk of fire and electrical shock to consumers.
Posted on: 08/12/2008 | 0 Feedback(s)
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Progress Lighting Recalls Indoor Light Fixtures; Lights Can Unexpectedly Fall Posing an Impact Hazard
The ceiling-mount assembly that supports the light fixture can fail, causing the fixture to unexpectedly fall and injure consumers.
Posted on: 08/11/2008 | 0 Feedback(s)
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