Recalls and product safety news from CPSC http://www.cpsc.gov en-us Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:30:00 GMT pmargolies@cpsc.gov (Phil Margolies) The toe component of the ski bindings could fail to fully secure the ski boot to the ski binding, causing the binding to release unexpectedly. This could cause the skier to lose control or fall and suffer injuries. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:30:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10045.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10045.html The handles on the cookware can break, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10044.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10044.html The burners can deteriorate causing irregular flames and the lids of some models can catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards to the consumer. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10043.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10043.html The webbing of the waist belt on the safety harness is not routed through the lineman's loop located on the front of the harness near waist level. Since the loops are not properly anchored to the harness webbing but are attached only through stitching not intended to restrain a user during a fall, they that can pull away from the harness when force is applied, leaving the user unrestrained. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10042.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10042.html The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10041.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10041.html The pacifiers fail to meet federal safety standards. The pacifier mouth guard is too small, posing a choking hazard to infants and toddlers. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10040.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10040.html The hammock can flip over, posing a serious fall hazard and strangulation hazard to infants who become entrapped in the seat's restraint straps while upside down. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10707.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10707.html At a Town Hall meeting held in New York City, CPSC Chairman Inez Tenenbaum was joined by parents and consumers to talk toy safety. The discussion centered around new federal safety rules that are in place for toys that will give American consumers greater confidence when they go shopping this holiday season. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:30:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10039.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10039.html The bicycle stem can crack and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of serious injury if the rider falls. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10038.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10038.html The fuel tank can leak gasoline, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10037.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10037.html The clasp may open unexpectedly if the strap is fastened incorrectly, causing the treestand and user to fall to the ground. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10036.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10036.html The dispenser's fan blade can come into contact with the heater coil, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:10:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10034.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10034.html A plastic weld on the power adapters can fail and allow two parts to separate, exposing live electrical contacts. This poses a shock hazard to consumers. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:10:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10706.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10706.html The stroller's hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:30:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10033.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10033.html The chalkboard surface coating contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10032.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10032.html