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Is Your Dishwasher a Fire Hazard? GE Announces Recall

Today General Electric in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall including as many as 2.5 million dishwasher units. The recall hazard involves the liquid rinse-aid dispenser which can leak into internal wiring of the dishwasher and may cause an electrical short or overheating, resulting in a possible fire hazard for consumers and homeowners. General Electric says they have received 191 reports of overheated dishwasher wiring. There have been no injuries reported, but 56 claims for property damage and 12 cases of fire damage. The 12 reports of fire have resulted in limited damages mainly to … Continue reading →

Household Product Alert–Dryer Sheets

They’re powerful enough to eliminate static cling and can leave a load of laundry smelling like a field of fresh lavender or a mountain breeze, but using dryer sheets to keep your baby’s clothes cuddly soft, could be a potential hazard. The majority of children’s sleepwear is labeled “Flame Retardant”. But ingredients in fabric dryer sheets and other fabric softeners may mask the flame retardancy of 100% polyester sleepwear. For that reason, companies like “Arm and Hammer”, caution consumers about the dangers of using their fabric softener products on flame resistant fabrics. Also, babies are especially sensitive to chemical irritants, … Continue reading →

RadioShack Corp. Recalls Toy Pliers Due to Choking Hazard

March 28, 2006 Release #06-121 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 843-7422 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the RadioShack Corp., of Fort Worth, Texas, today announced a voluntary recall of the Child Guidance Toy Pliers. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Child Guidance Toy Pliers There are about 25,000 units Importer/Retailer: RadioShack Corp., of Fort Worth, Texas Hazard: The toy’s sliding yellow knob can detach, posing a choking … Continue reading →

Bike Pro Inc. Reannounces Baby Walker Recall Due to Stairway Fall Hazard

February 1, 2006 Release #06-078 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 261-2559 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 should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Note: Bike Pro originally recalled these baby walkers on October 9, 2002. Name of Product: Baby Walkers Units: About 50,000 Manufacturer: Bike Pro, Inc., of Pico Rivera, Calif. Hazard: The walkers can fit through a standard doorway and are not designed to stop at … Continue reading →

Ace Han Baby Walkers Have Been Recalled Due to a Stairway Fall Hazard

February 1, 2006 Release #06-079 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 521-5115 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the Ace Han Corp., of Jamesburg, New Jersey, today announced a voluntary recall of Ace Han Baby Walkers. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Baby Walkers Units: About 1,000 Distributor: Ace Han Corp., of Jamesburg, N.J. Hazard: The walkers can fit through a standard doorway and are not designed to stop … Continue reading →

Espresso Machines Recalled for Fire Hazard

March 7, 2006 Release #06-106 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 406-4440 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 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. Name of the Product: C1000 Capresso Automatic Coffee Center There are approximately 28,000 units The manufacturer is – Eugster/Frismag, of Switzerland Capresso Inc., of Closter, N.J, imported the products. Hazard: The electrical connectors in the espresso machine … Continue reading →

Coca-Cola ElectroPlasma Lamps Sold at Rite Aid Recalled for Burn Hazard

March 15, 2006 Release #06-114 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 678-2579 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 should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Coca-Cola ElectroPlasma Lamps Units: About 21,300 Manufacturer: Emess Design Group LLC, of Ellwood City, Pa. Hazard: There is a burn hazard caused by an electric arc between the metal bottle cap and a human contact point. An electric burn is possible … Continue reading →

Polycom Inc. Recalls Conference Phone Batteries for Fire Hazard

February 17, 2006 Release #06-092 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 917-5738 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 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. Name of Product: Lithium Ion batteries in SoundStation2W wireless conference phone Units: About 21,000 units in the U.S. (About 27,700 units worldwide) Manufacturer/Distributor: Polycom Inc., of Pleasanton, Calif. Hazard: These batteries can overheat, which could pose a fire or burn hazard. Incidents/Injuries: Polycom has received two reports … Continue reading →

CPSC, SFC America Announce Recall to Repair Fire Extinguishers

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the recall of fire extinguishers in voluntary cooperation with the firm listed below. You should stop using recalled products immediately. February 7, 2006 Release #06-084 Name of Product: Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers There are approximately 50,900 Manufacturer: Strike First Corp., of Scarborough, Ontario, Canada. Importer: Strike First Corporation of America (SFC America), of Front Royal, VA. Hazard: The fire extinguishers can fail to discharge properly when the trigger is activated, which puts consumers at risk of fire-related injuries. Incidents/Injuries: SFC America has received three reports of the fire extinguishers failing to discharge properly … Continue reading →

Fisher-Price Recalls Infant Musical Toy Chair Posing Strangulation Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Fisher-Price® today announced a voluntary recall of the Fisher-Price® Laugh & Learn™ Musical Learning Chair™. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Fisher-Price® Laugh & Learn™ Musical Learning Chair™ Units: About 614,000 Manufacturer: Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y. Hazard: A child can become lodged between the seatback and side table of the chair, possibly leading to an entrapment of the neck. This can pose a strangulation hazard to young children. Incidents/Injuries: Fisher-Price has received three reports of young children getting their necks lodged between the … Continue reading →