| CPSC Warns: Don’t Be Haunted by Burn and Laceration Hazards this Halloween |
| Posted: 2009-10-31 |
| Soon the ghouls and goblins of Halloween night will prowl neighborhood streets in search of treats. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) wants to ensure that candle flames from jack-o-lanterns, decorative obstacles on the porch or lawn, and sharp edges on costumes and accessories don’t keep kids from enjoying this annual tradition of trick-or-treating. |
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| Sony Recalls Computer AC Adapters Due to Shock Hazard |
| Posted: 2009-10-31 |
| In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Sony Electronics Inc. of San Diego, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 69,000 Sony VAIO Computer AC Adapters. Insulation inside the AC adapter can fail over time, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers. |
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| Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard |
| Posted: 2009-10-31 |
| In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 3,000 Arctic Cat Snowmobiles. Oil can leak into the engine compartment, posing a fire hazard to consumers. In addition, the fuel tank can come into contact with the engine posing a possibility of wearing through and fuel leakage. |
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| Belkin International Inc. Recalls SurgeMaster™ Surge Protectors Due to Shock Hazard |
| Posted: 2009-10-31 |
| In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Belkin International Inc., of Compton, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 68,700 SurgeMaster™ Surge Protectors. The molding of the plastic 360 degree rotating plug, which allows for easy cord movement, can crack or detach from the plug assembly, posing a shock hazard to consumers. |
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| Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair IKEA Roller Blinds |
| Posted: 2009-10-31 |
| In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), IKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa., is voluntarily recalling about 533,000 ISDANS, TUPPLUR, and ENJE Roller Blinds. Strangulations can occur if the blind’s looped bead chain is not attached to the wall or the floor with the tension device provided and a child’s neck becomes entangled in the free-standing loop. |
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| Flatware Recalled by Cambridge Silversmiths Due to Choking Hazard |
| Posted: 2009-10-31 |
| In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Cambridge Silversmiths Ltd. Inc., of Fairfield, N.J., is voluntarily recalling about 13,000 Fiesta Masquerade and Home Olympic Flatware Sets. The plastic decorative inserts on the flatware’s handles can detach during dishwashing, posing a choking hazard to children. |
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| Toro Recalls Zero Turn Mowers Due to Burn Hazard |
| Posted: 2009-10-31 |
| In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Toro Co., of Bloomington, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 4,100 Toro Z Master ZRT Mowers (liquid-cooled models only). The coolant overflow container on the recalled mowers can become over-pressurized and cause hot coolant to spray on the operator. This poses a burn hazard to consumers. |
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