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Ikea recalls children's high chair over falling risk

Ikea Canada is voluntarily recalling the Leopard children's high chair due to a potential safety issue.

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Balloon-blowing kit, Star Trek set and gel-filled balls recalled

A dinosaur balloon-blowing kit and a floating eyeball are among three toys recalled by Health Canada after testing found unacceptable levels of dangerous substances.

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Barbecue lighters recalled over buring risk

More than 113,000 barbecue lighters have been recalled because the lighter can continue to burn after the trigger mechanism has been released.

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Zippo multi-purpose lighters recalled over unsafe burning

More than 25,000 Zippo refillable butane lighters have been recalled because of unsafe burning characteristics.

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Dorel playpen/bassinets recalled over suffocation risk

More than 213,000 Dorel bassinet-playpens have been recalled in Canada and the U.S. because of a suffocation risk, although no infant deaths have been reported.

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LG and Hampton Bay dehumidifiers recalled over fire hazard

About 98,000 portable LG dehumidifiers have been recalled in the U.S. after four reports of fires being ignited by a short circuit in the power connector.

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