Minnesota-based Coolibar Inc. is recalling about 3,000 children's jackets and sweatshirts because the hoods are threaded with a drawstring that could pose a strangulation danger to children, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Friday.
June 2008 Archives
Coolibar recalls children's jackets, hooded sweatshirts
- June 30, 2008 3:11 PM
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Thunderwolf remote-controlled helicopters recalled for fire risk
- June 30, 2008 3:09 PM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
About 102,000 Thunderwolf remote-controlled helicopters are being recalled because the rechargeable battery inside the helicopter can overheat, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday.
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Fax machines recalled
- June 27, 2008 2:22 PM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
Hewlett-Packard Co. is recalling about 450,000 fax machines that may overheat and cause burns or catch fire, U.S. officials said Friday.
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Cribs recalled due to possible entrapment hazard
- June 27, 2008 1:41 PM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
The U.S. manufacturer of 2nd Nature Built to Grow cribs is recalling them because of a possible entrapment hazard.
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Heat patches recalled due to skin irritation
- June 26, 2008 1:52 PM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
A manufacturer of heat therapy patches used to relieve muscle pain is recalling certain of its products after some consumers reported skin irritation and burns.
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Water pump motors recalled for fire hazard
- June 25, 2008 12:29 PM
- By Tara Kimura
Ohio-based A.O. Smith Electrical Products is recalling about 7,000 water pump motors in Canada and the U.S. because they may overheat and pose a fire hazard.
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Dollar Tree recalls 470,000 glue guns
- June 25, 2008 12:27 PM
- By Tara Kimura
Dollar Tree is recalling about 470,000 miniature glue guns sold in the U.S. because they may short circuit, creating a fire hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Tuesday.
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Nordstrom recalls sandals for choking danger
- June 25, 2008 12:26 PM
- By Tara Kimura
Seattle-based retailer Nordstrom Inc. is recalling about 1,500 pairs of sandals for girls because they pose a choking hazard to children, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Tuesday.
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320,000 Jardine cribs recalled in U.S.
- June 25, 2008 12:24 PM
- By Tara Kimura
About 320,000 Jardine cribs are being recalled in the U.S. for strangulation and entrapment concerns.
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Bush Hog utility vehicles recalled
- June 19, 2008 9:08 AM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
Alabama-based Bush Hog is recalling about 4,000 off-road utility vehicles because the throttle cables may freeze, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Wednesday.
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430 snowmobiles recalled for fire hazard
- June 19, 2008 9:06 AM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
BRP U.S. Inc. is recalling about 430 Ski-Doo snowmobiles because the fuel hoses may pierce, creating a fire danger, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Tuesday.
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Provo Craft & Novelty recalls Candlsense Warmers
- June 13, 2008 2:02 PM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
Provo Craft & Novelty is recalling candle warmers in Ontario and New Brunswick because they pose a fire hazard, the Electrical Safety Authority said Friday.
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Bosch Hammer Drills recalled
- June 13, 2008 8:49 AM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
About 9,700 Bosch Hammer Drills are being recalled because they may continue to operate even after the trigger has been released, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday.
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Children's overalls recalled for choking danger
- June 13, 2008 8:48 AM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
Georgia-based Sara Lynn Togs is recalling about 1,800 children's overalls because buttons on the shoulder straps may come loose, creating a choking hazard to children.
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Pacific Cycle recalls 15,000 merry-go-rounds
- June 13, 2008 8:46 AM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
About 15,000 merry-go-rounds sold in Toys "R" Us stores in the U.S. are being recalled, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday.
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Allergy alert: Lanzbro Corp. recalls potatoes
- June 13, 2008 8:44 AM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
Mississauga-based Lanzbro Corp. is recalling select packages of White Parisienne Potatoes, Canada's food watchdog said Wednesday.
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11,000 Backyard Leisure swing sets recalled
- June 12, 2008 9:13 AM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
Kansas-based Backyard Leisure Holdings Inc. is recalling about 11,000 swing sets because glider units on the sets may break, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Wednesday.
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Light fixtures recalled for faulty cable
- June 12, 2008 9:11 AM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
South Carolina-based Progress Lighting Inc. is recalling 7,500 indoor lighting fixtures because the fastening cables may fail, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Tuesday.
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Crate and Barrel recalls shag rugs for fire hazard
- June 12, 2008 8:59 AM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
Crate and Barrel is recalling about 5,100 shag rugs because they don't meet flammability standards, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Tuesday.
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Children's Place pulls camouflage pajama sets
- June 12, 2008 8:51 AM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
The Children's Place is recalling about 28,000 camouflage pajama sets because the screen print on the shirts contains high levels of lead, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Tuesday.
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MTD recalls utility vehicles for fire hazard
- June 12, 2008 8:47 AM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
Cleveland-based MTD Products Inc. is recalling about 700 utility vehicles because excessive heat may cause the wiring harness to melt, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Wednesday.
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Danby Dehumidifiers recalled for fire hazard
- June 9, 2008 3:48 PM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
Guelph, Ont.-based Danby Products Ltd. is recalling about 19,500 dehumidifiers because they pose a fire hazard, Health Canada said Monday.
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Bath toys recalled for choking hazard
- June 9, 2008 3:46 PM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
Quebec-based K.I.D. Toy Inc. is recalling about 240 bath toy sets because pieces may come loose, creating a choking hazard, Health Canada said Monday.
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MindWare recalls Animal Tracking Explorer kits
- June 9, 2008 9:37 AM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
About 2,200 Animal Tracking Explorer kits are being recalled because they contain chemicals that may irritate children's skin and eyes, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Friday.
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20,000 crib mattresses recalled
- June 9, 2008 9:35 AM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
Atlanta-based Simmons Manufacturing Co. is recalling about 20,000 crib mattresses, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday.
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Mini Chef toy kitchens recalled for choking, tipping dangers
- June 9, 2008 9:33 AM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
EStyle Inc. is recalling its Mini Chef Complete Toy Kitchens because pegs on the ovens may detach, creating a choking danger to children, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday.
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Bassettbaby cribs recalled for safety hazard
- June 9, 2008 9:32 AM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
Virginia-based Bassettbaby is recalling about 550 Wendy Bellissimo Hidden Hills Collection Cribs because they pose a safety hazard to infants, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday.
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Health hazard alert for drug Desire expanded to include additional lot
- June 9, 2008 9:30 AM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
Health Canada is expanding an earlier health-hazard alert for the product Desire, a male sexual performance drug that has not been authorized for sale in Canada.
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QVC withdraws tomato planters for safety hazard
- June 4, 2008 2:17 PM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
QVC is recalling about 82,000 Topsy-Turvy Deluxe Tomato Planters because the legs on the product may detach, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Wednesday.
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Log swings pulled for fall hazard
- June 4, 2008 2:14 PM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
Florida-based Far East Brokers and Consultants is recalling about 750 Log Swings because the backs of the seats may separate during use, posing a fall danger to users, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Tuesday.
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75,000 blinds sold through Home Depot, Sears recalled
- June 3, 2008 4:06 PM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
Shade-O-Matic is recalling about 75,000 window blinds sold across Canada because they could pose a strangulation danger, Health Canada said Tuesday.
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Salmonella fears prompt Ontario cantaloupe recall
- June 3, 2008 2:31 PM
- By Tara Kimura
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning the public not to consume some KingFisher brand cantaloupes because they may be contaminated with salmonella.
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- Coolibar recalls children's jackets, hooded sweatshirts
- Minnesota-based Coolibar Inc. is recalling about 3,000 children's jackets and sweatshirts because the hoods are threaded with a drawstring that could pose a strangulation danger to children, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Friday.... Continue reading this post
- Thunderwolf remote-controlled helicopters recalled for fire risk
- About 102,000 Thunderwolf remote-controlled helicopters are being recalled because the rechargeable battery inside the helicopter can overheat, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday.... Continue reading this post
- Fax machines recalled
- Hewlett-Packard Co. is recalling about 450,000 fax machines that may overheat and cause burns or catch fire, U.S. officials said Friday.... Continue reading this post
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