Salomon USA Recalls Ski Bindings Due to Unexpected Release, Fall Hazard (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:30:00 GMT) The toe component of the ski bindings could fail to fully secure the ski boot to the ski binding, causing the binding to release unexpectedly. This could cause the skier to lose control or fall and suffer injuries.
Stainless Steel Cookware Recalled by Cost Plus World Market Due to Burn Hazard (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT) The handles on the cookware can break, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Fire and Burn Hazards Prompt Recall of Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT) The burners can deteriorate causing irregular flames and the lids of some models can catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards to the consumer.
Gorilla Inc. Recalls EXO-Tech Safety Harness Due to Fall Hazard (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT) The webbing of the waist belt on the safety harness is not routed through the lineman's loop located on the front of the harness near waist level. Since the loops are not properly anchored to the harness webbing but are attached only through stitching not intended to restrain a user during a fall, they that can pull away from the harness when force is applied, leaving the user unrestrained.
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts and Jackets Recalled by Century 21 Promotions, Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT) The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Grand World Recalls "Bobby Chupete" Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT) The pacifiers fail to meet federal safety standards. The pacifier mouth guard is too small, posing a choking hazard to infants and toddlers.
Baby Hammocks Recalled by Three Sisters Toys Due to Fall and Strangulation Hazards (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT) The hammock can flip over, posing a serious fall hazard and strangulation hazard to infants who become entrapped in the seat's restraint straps while upside down.
"Town Hall on Toy Safety": CPSC Talks to Parents About New Rules Aimed at Making Toys Safer (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:30:00 GMT) At a Town Hall meeting held in New York City, CPSC Chairman Inez Tenenbaum was joined by parents and consumers to talk toy safety. The discussion centered around new federal safety rules that are in place for toys that will give American consumers greater confidence when they go shopping this holiday season.
Bicycles Recalled by Easton Sports; Stem Failure Poses Fall Hazard (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT) The bicycle stem can crack and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of serious injury if the rider falls.
Backpack Blowers Recalled by Homelite Due to Fire Hazard (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT) The fuel tank can leak gasoline, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Treestands Recalled by Gander Mountain Company Due to Fall Hazard (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT) The clasp may open unexpectedly if the strap is fastened incorrectly, causing the treestand and user to fall to the ground.
Gehl Foods Recalls Nacho Cheese and Chili Sauce Dispensers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:10:00 GMT) The dispenser's fan blade can come into contact with the heater coil, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Power Adapters Used with IBM RDX Back Up Disk Hard Drives Recalled Due to Shock Hazard (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:10:00 GMT) A plastic weld on the power adapters can fail and allow two parts to separate, exposing live electrical contacts. This poses a shock hazard to consumers.
Maclaren USA Recalls to Repair Strollers Following Fingertip Amputations (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:30:00 GMT) The stroller's hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller.
Children's Art Easels Recalled by MacPherson's Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT) The chalkboard surface coating contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.