| Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair IKEA Roller Blinds |
| Posted: 2009-10-29 |
| 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: 2009-10-29 |
| 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: 2009-10-29 |
| 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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| Idea Village Recalls Wireless Light Switches Due to Fire Hazard |
| Posted: 2009-10-29 |
| In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Idea Village Products Corp., of Wayne (formerly of Fairfield), N.J., is voluntarily recalling about 1.3 million Handy Switch, Wireless Light Switches. The light switch receiver, which fits into the wall outlet, can overheat and pose a fire hazard to consumers. |
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| Single Meter Sockets Recalled by Milbank Manufacturing Due to Fire and Electrocution Hazards |
| Posted: 2009-10-29 |
| In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Milbank Manufacturing Co., of Kansas City, Mo., is voluntarily recalling about 1,400 Single Meter Sockets. A short may occur while in use due to an incorrect bridge installed in the product, to which the meter clips are attached. If the manufacturing defect exists, all metal parts of the meter could create a shock or burns can occur if the cover is off and the meter socket is energized. |
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| Zero Motorcycles Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard |
| Posted: 2009-10-29 |
| In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Zero Motorcycles Inc., of Scotts Valley, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 200 Model Year 2009 Zero X and Zero MX Off-Road Motorcycles. The throttle on the recalled motorcycles can become stuck in the open position or become disconnected. In the “Easy†or the “0-25†mode, this can unexpectedly lead to full power when turning on the power, resulting in a loss of control and serious injury to the rider. |
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