Category: CPSC Recalls

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

HP Recalls One Million Fax Machines Due to Fire and Burn Hazards in the US & Canada

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 2, 2012 Release #12-101 Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 654-9296 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 HP Recalls Fax Machines Due to Fire and Burn Hazards WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of … Continue reading HP Recalls One Million Fax Machines Due to Fire and Burn Hazards in the US & Canada

Chariot Carriers Recalls 44,000 Child Bicycle Trailers and 70,000 Conversion Kits Due to Injury Hazard

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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 should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Chariot bicycle trailers … Continue reading Chariot Carriers Recalls 44,000 Child Bicycle Trailers and 70,000 Conversion Kits Due to Injury Hazard

BatteriesPlus Recalls 111,800 Replacement Battery Packs Used with Cordless Tools Due to Explosion Hazard

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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 should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Rayovac NI-CD Cordless … Continue reading BatteriesPlus Recalls 111,800 Replacement Battery Packs Used with Cordless Tools Due to Explosion Hazard

Build-A-Bear Recalls 300,000 Colorful Hearts Teddy Bears Due to Choking Hazard in the US & Canada

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 23, 2011 Release #12-068 Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 236-5683 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 HC Media Contact: (613) 957-2983 WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following … Continue reading Build-A-Bear Recalls 300,000 Colorful Hearts Teddy Bears Due to Choking Hazard in the US & Canada