Topic: China

Target Recalls Hand-Held Air Misters Due to Injury Hazard

January 22, 2013 |

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Target is recalling the Air Mister because it can shatter during use, posing an injury hazard.

It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

The Air Misters can shatter during use, posing an injury hazard

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Fisher-Price Recalls to Inspect Rock ‘N Play Infant Sleepers Due to Risk of Exposure to Mold

January 9, 2013 |

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product.

Consumers should immediately inspect this product and stop using it if mold is found.

Units currently in retail stores are not included in this recall to inspect.

Fisher-Price Rock ‘N Play Infant Sleeper

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The United States of Welfare

By Mat Lasater | January 5, 2013 |

Recently, I saw a graphic on Facebook depicting certain states in the USA where there were more people on welfare than working in that state. A couple of days later, I read a post that a friend shared on Facebook, again, about welfare.

I was not surprised at the post, rather, reminded that sometimes it takes a couple nudges for us to see what we’re really seeing. The post was from Mike Huckabee, a former preacher and presidential candidate. «Read the rest of this article»

Sassy and Carter’s-branded Hug N’ Tug Baby Toys Recalled Due to Choking Hazard

December 21, 2012 |

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. In the center of the top, there is a sphere with beads inside that can be released posing a choking hazard.

It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

(L to R) Sassy Hug N’ Tug Puppy, Sassy Hug N’ Tug Monkey, and Carter’s Hug N’ Tug Monkey.

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Dunecraft Recalls Water Balz, Skulls, Orbs and Flower Toys Due to Serious Ingestion Hazard

December 18, 2012 |

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. The small toy when swallowed expands in the body causing a blockage in the small intestine.

It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Water Balz grow to 400 times their original size

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Potentially Harmful Bacteria found in Consumer Reports Investigation of Pork Products

December 4, 2012 |

Most of the Bacteria Showed Resistance to Important Antibiotics

Yonkers, NY – In testing and analysis of pork-chop and ground-pork samples from six U.S. cities, Consumer Reports found high rates of yersinia enterocolitica, a bacterium that can cause food poisoning, especially in children.

The majority of the yersinia and as well as a substantial portion of several other bacteria detected were resistant to medically important antibiotics Consumer Reports tested.

Yersinia enterocolitica found in 69 percent of 198 pork samples tested by Consumer Reports.

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Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Cordless Drill Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

November 29, 2012 |

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. The drill is being recalled by Harbor Freight Tools because it can overheat and burn through the handle resulting in a fire and burn hazard.

It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Drill and separated battery pack

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PeaPod Travel Tents by KidCo recalled due to Suffocation, Entrapment Risks

November 19, 2012 |

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with KidCo Inc., of Libertyville, IL, is announcing the voluntary recall today of about 220,000 PeaPod and PeaPod Plus Travel Beds.

Infants and young children can roll off the edge of the inflatable air mattress, become entrapped between the mattress and the fabric sides of the tent, and suffocate.

PeaPod Plus Travel Bed

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Easy Reach Step Stools Sold exclusively at The Home Depot recalled by Tricam Industries Due to Fall Hazard

October 29, 2012 |

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Easy Reach Step Stools recalled because the top step/standing platform can break.

It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

3-Step Pro Series step stool, model number HB3-PRO, recalled due to fall hazzard.

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Eddie Bauer Rocking Wood Bassinets recalled by Dorel Juvenile Group Due to Infant Suffocation Hazard

October 27, 2012 |

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Eddie Bauer Rocking Wood Bassinets recalled because the bottom locking mechanism can fail to lock properly if a spring is not installed, allowing the bassinet to tip to one side and cause infants to roll to the side of the bassinet.

It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Eddie Bauer Rocking Wood Bassinet

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