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Pottery Barn kids' water bottles pose choking hazard

Health Canada is issuing a recall for a certain type of children's metal water bottle because the bottle's sip top can pull off and pose a choking hazard.

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TCB Imports recalls toy cars for high lead levels

California-based TCB Imports is recalling about 3,000 Chinese-made toy police cars sold in the U.S. because they contain high levels of lead, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday.

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Lawnmower jacks recalled for collapse risk

Iowa-based Shivvers Manufacturing Inc. is recalling about 450 lawnmower jacks because they may collapse, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Friday.

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Razor USA recalls vehicles for safety risks

California based Razor USA is recalling thousands of Chinese-made scooters and off-road vehicles to repair safety hazards, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday.

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Ski-Doo snowmobiles recalled over safety hazard

About 18,000 Ski-Doo snowmobiles were recalled Friday because cracks may develop in the joints of the drive axle assembly, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Friday.

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Baby strollers recalled over unintentional folding risk

Health Canada is recalling a baby stroller because of the risk that it could fold unintentionally.

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Studio RTA recalls nearly 50,000 TV stands due to tip-over hazard

A California distributor is voluntarily recalling nearly 50,000 television stands because they may tip over and injure people, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Wednesday.

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Children's stacking trains recalled

Health Canada is recalling a brand of children's wooden stacking trains because the paint contains barium in excess of the allowable limit.

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Harry Potter bookends recalled over lead in paint

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling Harry Potter bookends due to excessive levels of lead in the paint.

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Wooden abacus recalled over choking hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling a children's wooden abacus because the rods can detach, posing a choking hazard.

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Deep fryers recalled over burn hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling about 1,600 Cooks Essentials Deep Fryers because they can overheat, posing a burn hazard.

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Paint solvent recalled

Health Canada is recalling MF-SOL 450 brand paint solvent because it is not packaged in a child-resistant container as required by law.

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Foreign health products may contain pharmaceuticals

Health Canada is advising consumers not to use foreign health products due to concerns about possible side effects from undeclared ingredients.

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Counterfeit power cords recalled due to fire and shock hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled Wednesday about 180 power cords sold on eBay because the risk of fire and shock.

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Drop side cribs recalled due to entrapment hazard

Health Canada is recalling a type of baby crib made by Simplicity, following a similar U.S. recall issued last week.

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Safety alert issued over headlamps due to burn hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a safety alert Thursday for a brand of headlamps because of a burn hazard.

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Health Canada recalls Fairy Dust pendants

Health Canada recalled children's Fairy Dust pendants on Friday because they contain high levels of lead.

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Baby carriers recalled over risk of infant falling out

Health Canada recalled a brand of baby carriers on Friday because their chest straps can detach from the shoulder straps, posing a fall hazard to the baby.

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Listeria worries prompt N.L. deli-product recall

Potential listeria contamination has led a Newfoundland and Labrador food manufacturer to recall 31 different products, including sliced meats, prepared sandwiches and desserts.

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Soccer goal nets recalled following strangulation death of child

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Wednesday a recall of MacGregor folding soccer goals and Mitre folding soccer goals because of the risk of entrapment or strangulation of young children.

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Pottery Barn Kids recalls children's metal water bottles due to choking hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Wednesday a recall of about 20,000 Pottery Barn Kids children’s metal water bottles.

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Remote-controlled toy helicopter recalled over risk of fire or burns

Health Canada is recalling a remote-controlled toy helicopter because its rechargeable battery can overheat, posing a risk of fire or burns.

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Graco says it told U.S. consumer watchdog about recalled bassinets

Graco Children's Products said Thursday that it alerted federal authorities that bassinets sold under its name were identical to some being recalled late last month, but federal officials apparently did not alert the public until late Thursday.

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Gas boilers recalled

The U.S. manufacturer of a specific type of gas boiler recalled about 1,200 units Wednesday because of a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.

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Ivanhoe cheese recall expanded, again

Canada's food watchdog has expanded an earlier recall of Ivanhoe cheeses to include one more product sold in Ontario.

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Zolo Zippy wooden toys recalled

Kushies Baby is recalling its Zolo Zippy wooden toys because surface paint on the products contain barium exceeding allowable limits, Health Canada said Wednesday.

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Basmex deodorants recalled from marketplace

Basmex deodorants are being withdrawn from the marketplace because they failed to meet standard labelling requirements, Health Canada said Wednesday.

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Aqua Lung USA pulls scuba regulators, adapters

California-based Aqua Lung USA is recalling about 6,000 regulators and adaptors because they pose a drowning hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Wednesday.

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Remote-controlled helicopters recalled for fire, burn hazards

New York-based Ashley Collection Inc. is recalling about 78,000 miniature helicopters because batteries inside may overheat, creating a fire and burn hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Wednesday.

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JLA Home recalls rugs for fire hazard

Texas-based importer JLA Home is recalling about 2,900 rugs sold through JCPenney because they failed to meet flammability standards and lack appropriate warning labels, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday.

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Keracolor grout recalled because of packaging

Mapei Inc. of Laval, Que., is recalling Keracolor, a premium-grade unsanded grout.

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Plastic magnetic blocks pose choking hazard

Playwell Enterprises is recalling the children's toy Vehicle Magnetic Blocks, because Health Canada found the that pieces of the plastic blocks can break off into small, sharp pieces, posing choking and laceration hazards to young children.

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Sony recalls 440,000 Vaio laptops for overheating danger

Tokyo-based Sony Corp. on Thursday said it is recalling about 440,000 Vaio laptop computers worldwide to fix a faulty wiring problem that could cause the products to overheat.

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Mushrooms recalled for possible listeria contamination

Canada's food watchdog along with Ravine Mushroom Farms Inc. issued a recall of Fresh Obsessions brand Ready To Serve Pre-washed Sliced White Mushrooms for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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Ivanhoe cheese Inc. recalls products for listeria contamination

Canada's food watchdog and Ivanhoe Cheese Inc. on Wednesday issued a recall of certain cheese products distributed in Ontario because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

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Optave Inc. recalls Action Baby Carriers for fall hazard

Michigan-based Optave Inc. is recalling about 250 Action Baby Carriers because the chest straps may detach, creating a fall danger, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Wednesday.

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Pendants, candle charms recalled for high lead levels

About 57,000 pewter pendants imported by Benjamin International are being recalled in the U.S. because they contain high levels of lead, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Wednesday.

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Wolf Appliance withdraws 24,000 gas ranges for burn hazard

Wisconsin-based Wolf Appliance Inc. is recalling about 24,000 gas ranges in the U.S. to repair a problem with delayed ignition, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Wednesday.

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Loblaw recalls cookie dough products from marketplace

Loblaw Companies Limited is recalling lots of its No Name Cookie Dough products because they contain milk proteins not listed on its label, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency said Wednesday.

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Empress Arts recalls hooded sweatshirts for strangulation hazard

California-based Empress Arts Ltd. is recalling about 130 children's sweaters because the hoods are threaded with drawstrings that present choking hazards to children, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Tuesday.

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Rapid Reel recalls garden hose carts, wagons for safety hazard

About 7,000 Rapid Reel garden hose reel carts and wagons are being pulled because tires on the products may explode while being inflated, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Tuesday.

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Deda Forza Bicycle Handlebar Stems recalled for crash danger

Italy's Ded Elementi S.r.I. is recalling about 400 handlebar stems because they may crack, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Wednesday.

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Bobbie socks sold at Target recalled for choking hazard

Target is recalling about 330,000 pairs of Circo Rosette Bobbie Socks because ribbon on the socks can detach, creating a choking danger for young children, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Wednesday.

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Worldwise withdraws 223,000 retractable dog leashes

California-based Worldwise Inc. is recalling about 223,000 SlyDog retractable dog leashes because clasps on the leashes may break, creating a laceration hazard to users, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Wednesday.

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Menards recalls cordless screwdrivers for fire hazards

Wisconsin-based Menards is recalling about 42,000 MasterForce 3.6-volt cordless screwdrivers because they may overheat and ignite when charging, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Wednesday.

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Health Canada issues advisory for unauthorized health products

Health Canada is warning consumers against taking health products sold under the brand names Life Choice, Healthy Choice, Doctor's Choice and Your Choice, which are not authorized for sale in the country.

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Simplicity convertible bassinets recalled for safety hazard

Health Canada is alerting consumers Simplicity 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 convertible bassinets are being recalled because they pose entrapment and suffocation dangers.

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Alphabet and number blocks recalled for high barium levels

Sets of Wooden Alphabet and Number Blocks sold by First Learning are being recalled after tests conducted by Health Canada detected unacceptable levels of barium.

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Hooded sweatshirts, jackets recalled for strangulation danger

California-based Orioxi International Corp. is recalling about 43,000 children's hooded sweatshirts and jackets sold in the U.S. because the hoods are threaded with drawstrings, which could create a choking hazard.

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Habermaass Corp. recalls wooden toys for choking hazard

New York-based Habermaass Corp. Inc. is recalling about 118,000 wooden toys because they pose a choking hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday.

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Bonne Bell children's cosmetic bags recalled

Health Canada is warning consumers Bonne Bell children's cosmetic accessory bags are being recalled because metal clasps on the bags may contain high levels of lead.

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Baby hammocks recalled for safety hazards

About 100 Yayita baby hammocks are being recalled in the U.S. because they may flip over, creating a fall and strangulation hazard to infants, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

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