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> Shindaiwa Corp. Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards
Thu, 15 May 2008 19:45:00 GMT
The blower's impeller (fan) can separate from the base and break apart, causing plastic pieces to be blown out of the machine, and pose a laceration and impact hazard to consumers. The flying pieces also can cause property damage and injury to bystanders. Note: These backpack blowers were previously recalled due to a fire hazard.
> Window Falls Prompts CPSC to Issue Warning
Thu, 15 May 2008 19:45:00 GMT
With the arrival of the warmer spring weather, families across the nation are opening their windows to let the fresh air in. This pleasant feeling can quickly turn tragic in households with small children. In recent weeks, several children have fallen from windows. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning parents and caregivers to take precautions to keep children from falling from windows.
> Fuel Cells Used With Framing Nailers Recalled by Paslode for Fire Hazard
Thu, 15 May 2008 17:30:00 GMT
The fuel cells used to power cordless framing nailers can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
> Manhattan Group Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
Thu, 15 May 2008 17:30:00 GMT
The blue plastic end caps of the rattle can break, resulting in small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.
> Maple Chase Co. Recalls Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Monoxide/Smoke Combo Alarms Due to Alarm Malfunction
Thu, 15 May 2008 17:30:00 GMT
The recalled alarms can sound a "double chirp"/fault alarm in the presence of CO, prior to going into full alarm. Upon hearing a double chirp, the Owner's Manual instructions recommend a consumer take the alarm out of service, which could expose consumers to hazardous levels of CO and suffer injury or death.
> Maran Inc. Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at TJ Maxx
Thu, 15 May 2008 17:30:00 GMT
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.
> Air Pistols That Can Fire Unexpectedly Are Recalled by Umarex USA
Wed, 14 May 2008 13:30:00 GMT
The air pistols can accidentally discharge, posing a risk of serious injury if the air pistol is loaded and pointed at the user or another person when it discharges.
> Know the Steps to Safety When Using Escalators: Some shoes more likely than others to pose risk
Tue, 13 May 2008 11:45:00 GMT
Each year the ride between floors is made easier when an estimated 90 billion riders use an escalator. Although most of those rides are without incident, the CPSC estimates there were approximately 11,000 escalator related injuries in 2007. The majority of these injuries are from falls but 10 percent occur when hands, feet or shoes are trapped in escalators. The most common entrapment is to the foot. Soft-sided shoes are the most likely to get stuck and pose the possibility of injury to the rider.
> Children's Rain Ponchos with Drawstrings Recalled by Daiso Due to Strangulation Hazard
Mon, 12 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments.
> Baby Bottle and Food Warmers Recalled by Munchkin Due to Fire Hazard
Thu, 08 May 2008 16:45:00 GMT
The bottle and food warmers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
> American Honda Motor Co. Recalls ATVs Due to Loss of Steering Control
Thu, 08 May 2008 16:45:00 GMT
The electric power steering shaft of the recalled ATVs could break unexpectedly, resulting in the rider's losing steering control. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders.
> Fingerhut Recalls Master Craft Pressure Washers Due to Fire Hazard
Thu, 08 May 2008 16:45:00 GMT
The motor on the pressure washer can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
> TJ Power Sports Recalls Dune Buggies Due To Ejection Hazard
Tue, 06 May 2008 15:00:00 GMT
The seat belt adjustment for the shoulder buckle can break during impact or stress, posing an ejection and injury hazard to driver and passenger.
> Playworld Systems Recalls Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard Caused by Defective Clevises
Tue, 06 May 2008 15:00:00 GMT
The clevis bearing on the swing set can wear, causing the swing to detach and the user to fall.
> Williamson-Thermoflo Gas Boilers Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Tue, 06 May 2008 15:00:00 GMT
If there is a leak in the vent piping, the recalled boilers can leak carbon monoxide (CO) into the buildings in which they are installed, posing a risk of CO poisoning.
News Source: US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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