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October 22, 2010Children's Products
Ethan Allen Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards
Hazard: The crib's drop-side rail hardware can malfunction, detach or otherwise fail, causing part of the drop side rail to detach from the crib. When the drop-side rail partially detaches, it creates a space between the drop side and the crib mattress. An infant or toddler's body can become entrapped in the space, which can lead to strangulation and/or suffocation. A child can also fall out of the crib. Drop-side incidents can also occur due to incorrect assembly and with age-related wear and tear.

October 21, 2010Other
Kohler Co. Recalls Bath Doors Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Selected Lowe’s and Home Depot Stores
Hazard: The glass doors can shatter, posing a laceration hazard.

October 21, 2010Clothing & Accessories
Claire-Sprayway Recalls Fabric Protector Due to Respiratory Hazard
Hazard: Overexposure to fumes, vapor or spray mist from the product can pose a serious respiratory hazard to consumers.

October 21, 2010Appliances
Frigidaire and Electrolux ICON Electric Smoothtop Cooktops and Slide-In Ranges Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: Liquids can pool under the control knob and cause the surface heating element to turn on unexpectedly, heat to temperatures other than expected and then not turn off, posing a risk of fire and burn hazards to consumers.

October 20, 2010Children's Products
Graco Recalls Quattro™ and MetroLite™ Strollers Due to Risk of Entrapment and Strangulation
Hazard: An infant can pass through the opening between the stroller tray and seat bottom, but his/her head and neck can become entrapped by the tray. Infants who become entrapped at the neck are at risk of strangulation.

October 19, 2010Children's Products
Infant's Overalls Recalled by Lollytogs Due to Choking Hazard
Hazard: The overalls have snaps that could come loose and pose a choking hazard to young children.

October 19, 2010Toys
Dollar Tree Recalls Children's Projector Flashlights Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Hazard: The flashlights can cause the batteries and/or bulb to overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

October 18, 2010Toys
Bathtub Toys Recalled by Munchkin Due to Risk of Injury
Hazard: The intake valve on the bottom of the submarine toy can suck up loose skin, posing laceration hazard to children.

October 15, 2010Outdoor & Garden
Briggs & Stratton Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Injury Hazard from Projectiles; Sold Exclusively at Sears
Hazard: These riding mowers came to consumers with the side discharge chute not fully secured to the mower. Bolts can be forcefully discharged from mower if not properly tightened, posing an injury hazard to consumers.

October 15, 2010Toys
Additional Injuries Prompt JAKKS Pacific to Reannounce Recall of Spa Factory Aromatherapy Kits Due to Explosion and Projectile Hazards
Hazard: Pressure from the buildup of carbon dioxide in the jars of Bath Bombs/Balls or Bath Fizzies that come with the kits can cause the unvented lids to blow off, posing explosion and projectile hazards. The flying pieces also can cause property damage. Additionally, the mixture of water with the Bath Bombs/Balls or Bath Fizzies can create citric acid. This acid can get into consumers' eyes when the jars explode, posing a risk of eye irritation.
October 14, 2010Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
The Hive Announces Recall to Repair Revl Carbon Road Bicycle Brakes Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: The cable clamping area of the bicycle brakes can crack over time, causing the brakes to fail. This could pose a fall or crash hazard to the cyclist.

October 14, 2010Tools & Hardware
Ryobi Recalls Cordless Drills Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The switch on the cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

October 13, 2010Other
Iron Lover's Bench Sold Exclusively at Ross Stores Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: The bench can tip over when only one person is seated on it. This could pose a fall hazard to consumers.

October 7, 2010Other
Green Mountain Vista Inc. Recalls Roman Shades due to Risk of Strangulation
Hazard: Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the shade or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck.

October 7, 2010Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
Bravo Sports Recalls Trampolines Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: Incorrectly assembled trampolines can allow the top rails and legs to bend or break during normal use, resulting in partial collapse of the trampoline. This poses a fall hazard to consumers.

October 7, 2010Children's Products
Alexander Designs Brand Drop-Side Cribs Sold Exclusively at JCPenney Recalled for Repair Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards
Hazard: The drop-side rail hardware on the cribs can break or fail, allowing the drop side to detach from the crib. When the drop side detaches, a hazardous gap is created between the drop-side rail and the crib mattress in which infants and toddlers can become wedged or entrapped, posing risks of suffocation and strangulation. In addition, children can fall out of the crib when the drop-side rail falls unexpectedly or detaches from the crib. Drop-side rail failures also can occur due to incorrect assembly or with age-related wear and tear. Other models of Jardine drop-side cribs were recalled for repair on June 24, 2010.

October 6, 2010Electronics & Batteries
Castalon Frying Pans Recalled By Tabletops Unlimited Due to Burn Hazard
Hazard: The enamel coating of the pan can crackle and break off after a few uses, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
October 6, 2010Children's Products
Valco Baby Recalls Jogging Strollers Due to Strangulation Hazard
Hazard: The opening between the grab bar and seat bottom of the stroller can allow an infant's body to pass through and become entrapped at the neck by the grab bar, posing a strangulation hazard to young children when a child is not harnessed. When using a stroller, parents and caregivers are encouraged always to secure children by using the safety harness and never to leave them unattended.

October 6, 2010Children's Products
Tike Tech Recalls Jogging Strollers Due to Strangulation Hazard
Hazard: The opening between the grab bar and seat bottom of the stroller can allow an infant's body to pass through and become entrapped at the neck by the grab bar, posing a strangulation hazard to young children when a child is not harnessed. When using a stroller, parents and caregivers are encouraged to always secure children by using the safety harness and never to leave them unattended. To learn more about the importance of stroller safety, download CPSC's safety alert: www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PUBS/5096.pdf

October 5, 2010Furniture
PBteen Recalls to Repair Sleep and Study Loft Beds Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
Hazard: The side rail on the bed can crack allowing the mattress support to collapse, posing a fall and injury hazard to users.

October 5, 2010Other
Fire Alarm Control Panels Recalled by Fire-Lite Alarms Due to Alert Failure
Hazard: The recalled fire alarm control panels used with an SLC-2LS expander module can fail to sound an alarm in the event of a fire.

October 5, 2010Lighting & Electrical
Trisonic Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs Recalled Due To Fire Hazard
Hazard: Light bulb can overheat and catch fire.

October 1, 2010Other
Home Improvement Books Recalled by Oxmoor House Due to Faulty Wiring Instructions; Shock and Fire Hazards to Consumers
Hazard: The books contain errors in the technical diagrams and wiring instructions that could lead consumers to incorrectly install or repair electrical wiring, posing an electrical shock or fire hazard to consumers.

September 30, 2010Children's Products
Fisher-Price Recalls Infant Toys with Inflatable Balls Due to Choking Hazard
Hazard: The valve of the inflatable ball on these toys can come off and pose a choking hazard to young children.

September 30, 2010Children's Products
Fisher-Price Recalls Healthy Care, Easy Clean and Close to Me High Chairs Due to Laceration Hazard
Hazard: Children can fall on or against the pegs on the rear legs of the high chair resulting in injuries or lacerations. The pegs are used for high chair tray storage.

September 30, 2010Toys
Fisher-Price Recalls Little People Wheelies Stand 'n Play Rampway Due to Choking Hazard
Hazard: The wheels on the purple and the green cars can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

September 30, 2010Children's Products
Fisher-Price Recalls Children's Trikes Due to Risk of Serious Injury
Hazard: A child can strike, sit or fall on the protruding plastic ignition key resulting in serious injury, including genital bleeding.

September 29, 2010Clothing & Accessories
S T U F F and Paw Wall Hooks Recalled By Midwest-CBK Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Hazard: Paint on the metal hooks and on the blue paw hook contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

September 29, 2010Outdoor & Garden
Black & Decker Recalls Cordless Electric Lawnmowers Due to Laceration Hazard
Hazard: The lawnmower's motor and blade can unexpectedly turn on after the mower's safety key is removed, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. Removing the safety key is designed to keep this from occurring.

September 27, 2010Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
Sunrise Medical Recalls Quickie® Shark Bikes Due to Footrest Failure
Hazard: The custom footrests can break, posing a risk of injury to the rider.