Category: CPSC News

Death of Child Prompts Recall of 450,000 Window Blinds by Blind Xpress

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  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 6, 2012 Release #12-273 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 506-4636 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Death of Child Prompts Recall of Window Blinds by Blind Xpress Two-year-old strangles in cord WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Blind Xpress of … Continue reading Death of Child Prompts Recall of 450,000 Window Blinds by Blind Xpress

Energizer Recalls 260,000 Night Lights Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target

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  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 22, 2012 Release #12-253 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 383-7323 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Energizer Recalls Night Lights Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a … Continue reading Energizer Recalls 260,000 Night Lights Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target

4 Million Baby Seats Recalled for Repair by Bumbo International Due to Fall Hazard

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  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 15, 2012 Release #12-247 Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 898-4999 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Baby Seats Recalled for Repair by Bumbo International Due to Fall Hazard Consumers should order free repair kit WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the … Continue reading 4 Million Baby Seats Recalled for Repair by Bumbo International Due to Fall Hazard

GE Recalls 1.3 Million Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard

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NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Communications Washington, D.C.   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 9, 2012 Release #12-244 Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 918-8760 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Firm’s Media Contact: (888) 240-2749 GE Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer … Continue reading GE Recalls 1.3 Million Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard

Sears Recalls 795,000 Kenmore Dehumidifiers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

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  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 2, 2012 Release #12-240 Firm's Recall Hotline: (855) 400-4641 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Sears Recalls Kenmore® Dehumidifiers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firms named below, today announced a voluntary recall … Continue reading Sears Recalls 795,000 Kenmore Dehumidifiers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

California Innovations Expands Recall of 880,000 Freezer Gel Packs Due to Ingestion Hazard

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 7, 2012 Release #12-195 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 722-2545 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 California Innovations Expands Recall of Freezer Gel Packs Due to Ingestion Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary … Continue reading California Innovations Expands Recall of 880,000 Freezer Gel Packs Due to Ingestion Hazard

Five Retailers Agree to Stop Sale and Recall 300,000 Tots in Mind Crib Tents Due to Strangulation and Entrapment Hazard

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One Death and Serious Brain Injury Reported WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and five retailers are announcing a voluntary recall to provide refunds to consumers who own crib tents and play yard tents made by Tots in Mind, Inc. CPSC is warning parents and caregivers who own these products that … Continue reading Five Retailers Agree to Stop Sale and Recall 300,000 Tots in Mind Crib Tents Due to Strangulation and Entrapment Hazard

92,000 Trampolines Recalled by Sportspower Limited Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 9, 2012 Release #12-172 Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 370-2131 Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 965-0565 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers … Continue reading 92,000 Trampolines Recalled by Sportspower Limited Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart

89,000 STOK Gas Grills Recalled by One World Technologies Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 18, 2012 Release #12-152 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 867-9624 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 HC Media Contact: (613) 957-2983 STOK Gas Grills Recalled by One World Technologies Due to Fire and Burn Hazards WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in … Continue reading 89,000 STOK Gas Grills Recalled by One World Technologies Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Viking Range Recalls 2,000 Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard – 21 Incidents Reported

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 10, 2012 Release #12-147 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 241-7239 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Viking Range Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following … Continue reading Viking Range Recalls 2,000 Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard – 21 Incidents Reported

900,000 Safety 1st “Child Safety” Cabinet Locks Recalled Due to Lock Failure

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 22, 2012 Release #12-136 Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 762-3212 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Safety 1st Cabinet Locks Recalled Due to Lock Failure; Children Can Gain Unintended Access to Dangerous Items WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named … Continue reading 900,000 Safety 1st “Child Safety” Cabinet Locks Recalled Due to Lock Failure

393 Fire Incidents Prompt York International to Reannounce Recall of 225,000 Gas Furnaces for Manufactured Homes in USA & Canada

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 3, 2012 Release #12-102 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 665-4640 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 HC Media Contact: (613) 957-2983 Fire Concerns Prompt York International to Reannounce Recall of Gas Furnaces for Manufactured Homes WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in … Continue reading 393 Fire Incidents Prompt York International to Reannounce Recall of 225,000 Gas Furnaces for Manufactured Homes in USA & Canada