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Pacifiers bearing hockey team logos recalled

Health Canada announced the recall of around 6,500 Home Game/Little Sport pacifiers bearing logos of some hockey teams because they may pose a choking hazard.

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Lighters recalled over fire risk

Health Canada announced the recall of around 80,000 Ronson lighters because they may pose a fire hazard.

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NHL teethers recalled because of bacteria contamination

Health Canada announced the recall of around 6,800 NHL liquid-filled infant teethers because of possible bacteria contamination.

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Elegant Baby teethers recalled because of bacteria contamination

Health Canada announced the recall of around 700 infant teethers that are included in a Baby Medical Kit by Elegant Baby.

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Small Wonders teethers recalled because of bacteria contamination

Health Canada announced the recall of around 3,800 water-filled infant teethers because they may be contaminated with bacteria.

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Sweet potato snacks recalled due to improper labeling

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning people with a sensitivity to sulphites to not eat sweet potato snacks that may be improperly labeled.

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Health Canada announces recall of Selecta rattles

Health Canada has announced the recall of more than 500 Selecta-brand rattles that may pose a choking hazard.

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Coffeemakers recalled over 10 reports of burns

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Applica Consumer Products Inc. have recalled around 584,000 coffee makers because they pose a burn hazard.

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Coffeemakers recalled after 10 reports of burns

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Black & Decker have recalled around 584,000 coffee makers because they pose a burn hazard.

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Faulty skateboard wheels recalled in U.S.

The U.S. Consumer Products Safety commission and Loaded Boards Inc. have announced a recall of about 1,200 sets of skateboard wheels that may break and separate from the board's axle and bearings.

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U.S. CPSC announces recall of diving wings with faulty inner bladders

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Poseidon are recalling around 300 faulty diving wing flotation devices because they pose a drowning hazard.

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5,500 whirlpool bathtubs recalled in U.S. over drowning hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Crane Plumbing have announced a recall of about 5,500 whirlpool bathtubs because they pose a possible drowning hazard.

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CFIA warns Kildara Farms Organic Gourmet Salad Greens could contain salmonella

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning the public not to consume Kildara Farms Organic Gourmet Salad Greens, because they may be contaminated with salmonella.

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Knorr kosher soup mix recalled over undeclared egg ingredient

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is recalling Knorr kosher soup mix – chicken vegetable flavur with pasta – because it contains egg not declared on the label.

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Certain Restaurant Chez Gautier Inc. deli products recalled over possible listeria contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning the public not to consume certain Restaurant Chez Gautier Inc. deli products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

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BattEQ Battery Equalizers recalled over fire hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling BattEQ Battery Equalizers over a fire hazard.

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Big Lizard body board recalled over excessive lead in paint

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling “Big Lizard™ body boards” because of excessive levels of lead in the paint.

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Air compressors recalled

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Campbell Hausfeld have announced a joint recall of 16,000 air compressor units that pose a fire hazard.

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Macy's recalls hooded sweatshirts

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Macy's Merchandising Group have announced a joint recall of 33,000 hooded sweatshirts that pose a strangulation hazard.

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Starbucks recalls coffee grinders over laceration hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Starbucks have announced a joint recall of 530,000 coffee grinders that could pose a laceration hazard to users.

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Heat guns recalled due to fire risk

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Wagner Spray Tech Corp. have announced a joint recall of around 300,000 heat guns that pose fire and burn hazards.

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Chelsea's necklace and bracelet sets recalled over choking hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and D&D Distributing-Wholesale Inc. have announced a joint recall of 29,000 necklace and bracelet sets because they pose a possible choking hazard.

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People with milk-protein allergy advised to avoid blueberry chocolates

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning consumers with allergies to milk protein not to eat some blueberry flavoured chocolates because they are not adequately labelled.

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Manhattan Toy teethers recalled over possible bacteria contamination

Health Canada has recalled a number of Manhattan Toy-brand teethers because they may be contaminated with bacteria.

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Wintech teethers recalled over bacteria and mould contamination

Health Canada has recalled some packages of Wintech water teethers because they are contaminated with mould and bacteria.

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Rexall teethers recalled over bacteria and mould contamination

Health Canada has announced the recall of 7,600 Rexall-brand teethers that are contaminated with bacteria and mould.

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Wolfgang Puck toaster ovens recalled over fire hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling Wolfgang Puck toaster oven/toasters because of a fire hazard.

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Health Canada recalls plush animals and plush carrying case over choking hazard

Health Canada is recalling three types of plush animal and plush carrying case sets by Oriental Trading Company.

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Teethers recalled over bacteria in liquid filling

Health Canada is recalling three liquid-filled teethers by Playgro and Nuby because the liquid contains micro-organisms.

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The CFIA warns about biscuits recalled because of undisclosed allergens

The Canadian Food and Inspection Agency is warning consumers allergic to eggs, milk or hazelnuts to avoid a series of cookies and biscuits produced under the Lotte or Crown brand names.

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The CFIA warns consumers about apricot seeds

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says Canadians should avoid apricot kernels sold under the Our Father's Farm brand.

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6 reported deaths prompt urgent repeat of Blair women’s chenille robes recall

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a new recall of 162,000 Blair brand women’s robes after six deaths were reported due to the robes catching fire.

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Children's hooded jackets recalled over strangulation hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling Speedy children's hooded zipper jackets and hooded pullover jackets due to a strangulation hazard

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Animated ocean lamp recalled over electrical hazard

Health Canada is recalling an animated ocean lamp because of an electrical safety hazard.

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LaJobi Bonavita 'Hudson', Babi Italia 'Pinehurst' drop-side cribs recalled due to entrapment hazards

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, along with LaJobi Inc., is voluntarily recalling Bonavita "Hudson" and Babi Italia "Pinehurst" drop-side cribs because spring pins on the cribs can pop out, causing the drop sides to detach, posing a risk of entrapment and suffocation.

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LaJobi Bonavita 'Cabana' drop-side cribs recalled due to entrapment hazards

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, along with LaJobi Inc., is voluntarily recalling Bonavita "Cabana" drop-side cribs because the wooden crib slats can detach or break and create a gap, which can pose an entrapment and strangulation hazard.

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DayNa Decker 16 ounce Candles recalled due to fire hazard

Health Canada is recalling DayNa Decker 16-oz candles, sold under the brand name "Botanika," because the glass can break during use, posing a fire hazard.

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Estowest plastic turtle pull cord toy recalled due to choking hazard

Health Canada is recalling a pull cord toy shaped like a plastic turtle distributed by Estowest Company Limited because small parts can detach from the toy, posing a choking hazard to children.

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CFIA warns of salmonella contamination in additional peanut products

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning consumers not to eat certain foods made with peanuts, including Triple Delicious and Oh Soo… Good bars, because they may be contaminated with salmonella.

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CFIA warns of salmonella contamination in additional pistachio products

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning consumers not to eat certain foods containing pistachios because the nuts have been recalled in the U.S. and Canada by Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella Inc., due to salmonella contamination.

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Safety 1st and Eddie Bauer Play Yards recalled over suffocation hazard

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Vintage International hair dryers recalled due to electrocution hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling National and Sanyo Hand-Held Hair Dryers because they don’t have an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water.

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Bicycles recalled due to fork failure

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Wednesday a voluntary recall of 2005 Novara Trionfo Bicycles because they can pose a fall hazard due to fork failure.

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Bugaboo Bee strollers recalled due to risk of brake failure

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall on Wednesday of Bugaboo Bee Strollers because of the risk of brake failure.

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Voltage meters recalled due to erroneous readings

Health Canada has recalled a series of clamp meters by Washington-based Fluke Corp.

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Spray painting machines recalled due to risk of electrocution

Health Canada has recalled a number of electrically powered paint application tools because the devices can pose an electrical shock when dropped.

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Health Canada recalls straightening irons

Health Canada has recalled a number of electrical hand-held hair-straightening devices.

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Decorative lamps recalled

Health Canada has recalled a number of decorative rustic desk lamps that do not bear any recognized electrical safety certification mark in Canada and have not been evaluated for electrical safety, fire and shock hazards.

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