Bicycles with RockShox Bicycle Forks Recalled by SRAM LLC Due to Crash Hazard
The steel steerer on the forks can crack, causing the fork to detach from the bicycle frame. This can cause the rider to lose control and crash.
Viking Range Corp. Recalls Toasters Due to Shock Hazard
Wiring inside the toaster can become loose and contact the toaster body, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Ms. Bubbles Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelinesto help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.
Jardine Expands Recall of Cribs Sold by Babies"R"Us; Cribs Pose Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards
The wooden crib slats can break, creating a gap, which can pose an entrapment and strangulation hazard to infants and toddlers.
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.
Xtreme Toy Zone Recalls Toy Dinosaurs Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paint on the toy dinosaurs can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
The Toro Company Reannounces Recall of Electric Blowers Due to Projectile Hazards
The blower's impeller, which is a rotating component on the blower, can break, resulting in pieces of plastic flying out of the blower. This poses a risk of serious injury to the user or a bystander.
Grease Removers Recalled by Fantastic Distributors Due to Chemical Burn Hazard
Direct contact with this substance can cause burns to consumers' skin and eyes. The product lacks required special packaging and warning label.
Regal Lager Recall to Replace Phil & Teds Strollers Due to Fall Hazard
The frame handle could fail to latch properly and break, posing a fall hazard to small children.
Evenflo Recalls Majestic High Chairs Due to Fall and Choking Hazards
Plastic caps and metal screws on both sides of the high chair can loosen and fall out, posing both fall and choking hazards to children. Plastic caps and screws that become loose and fall out can cause the seatback to suddenly fall back or detach from the high chair. Children can fall out or collide with objects and suffer broken bones, abrasions, cuts and bruises. Detached plastic caps and metal screws also pose a choking hazard to children.
Doll Clothing Sets Recalled by Manhattan Group Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paints on the pajama pants contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
OKK Trading Recalls Toy Army Figures Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paint on the face of the Army figures contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
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.
ImagiPLAY Recalls Bead Maze Toys Due to Laceration Hazard
The trees on the toys can detach, exposing a metal screw. This poses a laceration hazard to young children.
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.
Brownie's Third Lung Recalls Air Compressors Due to Drowning Hazard
The air compressor's components can fail, which could cause a stoppage of air flow. This poses a risk of drowning to users.
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.
Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by R&D International Due to Strangulation Hazard
The jackets have drawstrings through the hood and at the waist. Children can get entangled in the drawstrings that can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstring...
Target Recalls Dive Sticks Due to Impalement Hazard
The recalled dive sticks could remain in an upright position, posing an impalement hazard to young children. CPSC banned pre-weighted dive sticks in 2001.
The recent peanut butter salmonella outbreak is very widespread and several major brands are affected. Please discontinue eating any peanut butter products until verify whether they are part of the recall. Here is the information from the FDA.
FDA Warns Consumers Nationwide Not to Eat Certain Types of Raw Red Tomatoes
The Food and Drug Administration is expanding its warning to consumers nationwide that a salmonellosis outbreak has been linked to consumption of certain raw red plum, red Roma, and red round tomatoes, and products containing these raw, red tomatoes.
Glue Guns Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards
The recalled glue guns can short circuit, causing the gun to smoke and catch fire. This poses fire, burn and shock hazards to consumers.
With all the recalls on toys and with the toy companies now trying to scramble to fill the shelves of stores with lead free toys, maybe this is the time to re-think what you want Santa to bring your kids. Also with this being a year that is certainly going to be hard on all of us financially with the cost of gasoline going through the roof and people wondering how they are going to heat their homes, the thought of Christmas can be daunting.
