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Educational Craft Kits Recalled by FloraCraft Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The surface coating on the educational kit's wires can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Posted on: 03/18/2009 | 0 Feedback(s)
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Kidde Recalls to Replace Fire Extinguishers Due to Failure to Operate
The pressurized cylinders in the recalled fire extinguishers could lose pressure and fail to operate. In the event of a fire, this failure could put a consumer and property at risk.
Posted on: 03/12/2009 | 0 Feedback(s)
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Valero Marketing & Supply Co. Announce Recall to Inspect Propane Gas; Can Pose Fire and Burn Hazard
An odorant is added to propane to help alert customers to a propane gas leak, but this propane might not have the recommended level of odorant. Failure to detect leaking gas can present a fire, explosion or thermal burn hazard to consumers.
Posted on: 03/12/2009 | 0 Feedback(s)
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Children's Jewelry Sold Exclusively in Hawaii Recalled by Aloha 808 Trading Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Posted on: 12/18/2008 | 0 Feedback(s)
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PB Heat Recalls Gas Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
The pressure switch could have an internal defect that could fail to shut down the boilers under vent or air inlet blockage. This switch defect could allow the boilers to produce excessive levels of carbon monoxide, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to consumers.
Posted on: 09/12/2008 | 0 Feedback(s)
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Onward Manufacturing Recalls Gas Grills Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
The bottom of the cook box that contains the burners can melt or crack as a result of a grease fire. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Posted on: 05/06/2008 | 0 Feedback(s)
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Michaels Stores Recalls Seasonal Writing Pens Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The seasonal writing pens' surface coating contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Posted on: 04/17/2008 | 0 Feedback(s)
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Galison/Mudpuppy Recalls Wire Bound Journals and Calendars Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The paint on the metal spiral bindings of the journals contains excessive levels of lead, which violated the federal lead paint standard.
Posted on: 03/20/2008 | 0 Feedback(s)
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Pier 1 Imports Recalls Tealight Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard
The spacing of the holes in a concentrated pattern allows the holder to heat-up. This can cause the tealights to burn unexpectedly fast and with a higher flame height than normal, posing a fire hazard.
Posted on: 03/20/2008 | 0 Feedback(s)
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PRICARA RECALLS 25 mcg/hr DURAGESIC®
DURAGESIC 25 mcg/hr (fentanyl transdermal system) and Sandoz Inc. 25 mcg/hr fentanyl transdermal system patches being recalled may have a cut along one side of the drug reservoir within the patch. The result is possible release of fentanyl gel from the gel reservoir into the pouch in which the patch is packaged, exposing patients or caregivers directly to fentanyl gel.
Posted on: 02/18/2008 | 1 Feedback(s)
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