PRODUCT SAFETY & RECALL HEADLINES

> Tassimo Espresso T Discs Recalled by Kraft Foods Due to Burn Hazard
Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:30:00 GMT

The recalled espresso T Discs can become clogged and spray hot liquid and coffee grounds onto consumers and bystanders during or after brewing, posing a burn hazard.

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> Tassimo Single-Cup Coffee Makers Recalled by BSH Home Appliances Due to Burn Hazard
Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:30:00 GMT

The plastic disc, or T Disc, that holds the coffee or tea can burst and spray hot liquid and coffee grounds or tea leaves onto consumers using the brewer and onto bystanders, posing a burn hazard.

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> Spectrum Home Furnishings Recalls Chandeliers Due to Injury Hazard
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:00:00 GMT

The recalled chandeliers contain a mounting loop that can fail during use causing the chandeliers to fall from the ceiling and injure bystanders under the chandelier.

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> Designs Direct Recalls Rooster-Themed Lamps Sold Exclusively at Fred's Inc. Due to Risks of Shock and Fire
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:30:00 GMT

The electrical cord can fray near the base of the lamp, posing a fire or shock hazard to consumers.

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> Bumbleride Recalls Indie & Indie Twin Strollers Due to Fall Hazard
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:00:00 GMT

The front wheel can break at the axle hub, causing the stroller to tip and posing a fall hazard.

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> Weeplay Kids Recalls Infant Bodysuits Due to Choking Hazard
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

The snaps can detach from the fabric of the garment, posing a choking hazard to infants and young children.

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> Fire Concerns Prompt York International to Reannounce Recall of Gas Furnaces for Manufactured Homes
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:00:00 GMT

The furnace can overheat and cause the heat-exchanger to crack and create openings that allow flames to be exposed. When this happens, drywall and other nearby combustibles are exposed to the flames, posing a fire and smoke hazard to consumers.

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> HP Recalls Fax Machines Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:00:00 GMT

The fax machines can overheat due to an internal electrical component failure, posing fire and burn hazards.

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> LTD Commodities Recalls Sleeper Ottomans Due to Fall Hazard
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:30:00 GMT

The welding joints on the legs can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

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> Konica Minolta Recalls Printers Due to Fire Hazard
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT

The printers can short circuit and overheat during use, posing a fire hazard.

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> Overarching Floor Lamp Recalled by West Elm Due to Shock Hazard
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT

A short circuit can occur in the lamp's wiring, posing a shock hazard to consumers.

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> Hurricane Style Lights Recalled by Christmas Tree Shops Due to Fire Hazard
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:30:00 GMT

An electrical short circuit can occur in the light's internal wiring, causing smoke and posing a fire hazard.

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> Holiday Tea Light Candle Warmers Recalled by Christmas Tree Shops Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

The candle warmers can catch fire because the warming bowl is positioned too close to the tea light candle, posing fire and burn hazards.

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> The Container Store Recalls Brightly-Colored Power Strips Due to Fire Hazard
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:00:00 GMT

The power strips have undersized wiring, and the wiring and plastic strip fail to meet the requirements for fire resistance, posing a fire hazard.

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> Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:30:00 GMT

The lower steering tie-rod attachment can loosen and cause loss of steering control, posing a crash hazard.

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News Source: US Consumer Product Safety Commission