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Gas Vent Dampers Recalled by Effikal Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard

October 9, 2008 - 2:30pm
The automatic gas vent damper could fail, and if the blocked vent switch does not activate, the vent could leak carbon monoxide (CO). This poses a risk of CO poisoning to consumers.

Hasbro Inc. Recalls to Repair Nerf Blasters; Child's Skin Can Get Caught in Plunger of the Toy

October 9, 2008 - 6:00am
The blaster's plunger can pull the user's skin during firing of the toy blaster resulting in injury to the face, neck, and/or chest.

Outdoor Playset Gliders Recalled by Backyard Play Systems Due to Fall Hazard; New Assembly Instructions Provided

October 8, 2008 - 9:30am
Some of the gliders were shipped with assembly instructions that did not inform consumers to tighten all lock nuts during assembly, including those attached by the manufacturer. As a result, some lock nuts were not fully fastened during assembly which could cause the glider to detach, posing a fall hazard to children.

Rack Room Shoes Recalls Girls' Sandals Due to Choking Hazard

October 8, 2008 - 8:00am
The ornamental flowers on the sandals can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

CPSC and Chance Rides Manufacturing Announce Recall to Inspect and Repair YO-YO Amusement Rides

October 8, 2008 - 8:00am
Chance Rides Manufacturing Inc. (CRM), of Wichita, Kansas is voluntarily recalling to inspect and repair about 85 YO-YO amusement rides across the country.

Coby Electronics Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold with Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard

October 8, 2008 - 8:00am
The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Children's Necklaces, CD and MP3 Players Sold at Limited Too and Justice Stores Recalled by Tween Brands Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

October 7, 2008 - 3:30pm
Surface coatings on these products could contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Game Chairs Recalled by Brunswick Bowling & Billiards Corp. Due to Fall Hazard

October 7, 2008 - 3:30pm
The retaining washers on the legs can loosen, causing the chair to become unstable. This poses a fall hazard to consumers.

John Jaques & Son Recalls Lawn Dart Games Due to Risk of Puncture

October 2, 2008 - 12:00pm
The darts in the games pose a puncture hazard to young children. Lawn darts were banned in December 1988 to protect children from skull, face and eye puncture wounds.

Viessmann U.S. Recalls Boilers Due to Fire Hazard

October 2, 2008 - 8:30am
The boiler can leak gas, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Pottery Barn Recalls Wooden Hammock Stands Due to Fall and Laceration Hazard

October 1, 2008 - 10:00am
When used outdoors, the wood in the hammock stand can deteriorate over time and break, posing a risk of falls and lacerations to consumers.

BRP U.S. Inc. Recalls Youth All Terrain Vehicles Due to Collision Hazard

October 1, 2008 - 10:00am
If the rider is ejected and the cord strap is pulled, the shutoff switch can fail to disable the engine. The ATV can operate uncontrolled, until the engine returns to idle, and cause a collision with bystanders, vehicles or other objects. This poses a serious risk of injury.

CPSC Reminds Parents of Drowning Dangers inside the Home

September 30, 2008 - 5:00pm
Water anywhere can be a potential drowning hazard. While pools are an obvious risk, parents should not let their guard down around other hazards such as bathtubs and buckets.

Data Shows Unstable TVs, Furniture and Appliances Pose Deadly Danger to Children

September 30, 2008 - 5:00pm
Found in various rooms of the home, large furniture such as TVs, chests, armoires, and appliances are staples in our homes. But these items can tip over and crush children, causing injury or death.

Toy Boats Recalled by Buzz's Boatyard Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

September 30, 2008 - 9:00am
The paint on the recalled toy boats contains an excess level of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

IKEA Recalls to Repair Chest of Drawers Due to Laceration Hazard

September 30, 2008 - 9:00am
The glass drawer knobs on the chest can break either during assembly or in use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

Wal-Mart Recalls General Electric Toasters Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

September 30, 2008 - 9:00am
An electrical short circuit can occur between the heating element and the bread cage, posing a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers.

Shivvers Manufacturing Recalls Lawn Mower Jacks Due to Collapse Hazard

September 26, 2008 - 12:15pm
The jack lifts can have threads stripping or the nuts breaking, resulting in the shaft slipping and the mower falling from its stand-up position. This could cause serious personal injury to the consumer or property damage.

Ski-Doo Snowmobiles Recalled by BRP US Inc. Due to Drive Axle Failure; Riders Can Be Thrown From Snowmobile

September 26, 2008 - 12:15pm
Cracks can develop in the welded joints of the drive axle assembly of the snowmobile and can result in complete breakage. If this happens the track of the vehicle can unexpectedly lock, causing riders to be ejected off the vehicle or lose control and collide with bystanders, a fixed object or other vehicles. This poses a risk of serious injury or death.

Toy Police Cars Recalled by TCB Imports Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

September 25, 2008 - 11:00am
The red paint on the toy cars contains excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.