Recalls and product safety news from CPSC http://www.cpsc.gov en-us Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:45:00 GMT pmargolies@cpsc.gov (Phil Margolies) A defect in the lamp's printed circuit board can cause an electrical short, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:45:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10135.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10135.html The crib's plastic hardware can break which can cause the drop side of the crib to detach from a corner of the crib. When the drop side detaches, it creates a space into which an infant or toddler can roll and become wedged or entrapped. When a child is entrapped between the drop side and the crib mattress, it creates a risk of suffocation or strangulation. In addition, the crib's mattress support can detach from the crib frame, creating a hazardous space in which an infant or toddler could become entrapped and suffocate or strangle. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10134.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10134.html The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass. has agreed to pay a $200,000 civil penalty. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:50:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10133.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10133.html The orange tips located at the end of the toy guns' barrels, which are designed to distinguish them from real guns, can easily be removed from the barrels, posing a choking hazard to children. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:30:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10132.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10132.html A cylindrical metal connector on a charm can contain levels of total lead in excess of 300 ppm, which is prohibited under federal law. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:15:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10131.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10131.html The children's jackets have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:15:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10130.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10130.html The children's sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:15:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10129.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10129.html The surface paint coating on the bracelets sold with greeting cards contain excessive levels of lead violating the federal lead paint standard. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:15:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10128.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10128.html The recalled necklaces contain high levels of cadmium. Cadmium is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:30:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10127.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10127.html The tree stand can unexpectedly detach from the tree when the brackets fail, posing a fall hazard to consumers. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:30:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10126.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10126.html A defect in the battery can cause the battery pack to overheat and rupture. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:30:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10035.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10035.html The glass water bottle and/or its stopper can shatter when the consumer is removing or inserting the stopper, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10125.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10125.html Lighters can produce an excessive flame when adjusted to maximum flame setting, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:30:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10124.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10124.html A bolt in the right front A arm can loosen in the suspension/steering system, resulting in the sudden loss of steering control. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:30:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10719.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10719.html The stroller's hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10123.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10123.html