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CPSC Urges People to Check CO Detectors

In a news release, the Chairman of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Inez Tenenbaum, called upon everyone to inspect the batteries of their carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms to ensure the protection of their families from accidental … Continue reading

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CPSC Recalls Magnetic Sketchboards Due to Choking Hazard

In a press statement, Battat Inc, in cooperation with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada, announced the voluntary recall of their Toulouse-LapTrec magnetic sketchboards because the pens accompanying the sketchboards pose a choking hazard to children. … Continue reading

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Marshall Gardens Bio-Fuel Recalled Due to Burn Hazard

In a press statement, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with the Marshall Group, announced the recall of Marshall Gardens PatioGlo Bio-Fuel Gel because of the potential burn and fire hazards the product poses to consumers. This … Continue reading

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B.O.B. Strollers Recalled Over Potential Choking Hazard

In a news release, B.O.B. Trailers, in cooperation with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced the voluntary recall of their jogging strollers because of a potential choking hazard they might pose to young children. The recall affects about … Continue reading

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Safety Latches, Outlet Covers Recalled

In a press release, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in cooperation with Prime-Line, of California, recalled thousands of child safety latches and outlet covers. The recall has been initiated due to the possibility for the screws on the … Continue reading

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CPSC Announces Recall of Pool Drain Covers

In a press release, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of approximately 1 million pool and spa drain covers due to the possible entrapment of swimmers. They have advised thousands of public swimming pools across the U.S. … Continue reading

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Wal-Mart Recalls Food Processors for Laceration and Fire Risks

In a press release from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the federal agency said Wal-Mart is recalling approximately 250,000 units of General Electric food processors based on the discovery that they pose both laceration and fire risks to … Continue reading

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Pig Ear Recall Extends to Other Companies

In addition to the previously reported recall of Boss Pets Products Pig Ear due to salmonella contamination, the voluntary recall has widened in scope to include Blackman Industries and 5 more states. The distributor, Keys Manufacturing, has notified both companies … Continue reading

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Tea Light Candle Sets Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Meijer Inc, has announced a voluntary recall of the Katie Brown 12-piece tea light candle set due to a fire hazard. In a press release, the recall affects about 7,600 … Continue reading

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CPSC Urges Consumers to Stop Use of Clip-on Chairs

In a press release, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warned consumers that “metoo” clip-on tabletop chairs place young children at risk for serious injury from multiple safety hazards. The CPSC is urging all consumers to stop use on … Continue reading

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