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Recalls and product safety news from CPSC
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ImagiPLAY Recalls Bead Maze Toys Due to Laceration Hazard
The trees on the toys can detach, exposing a metal screw. This poses a laceration hazard to young children.
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Candela Recalls Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Anthropologie Stores
The candle flames could flare up out of the tin container during the burning of the last half inch of wax, posing a fire and burn hazard.
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Watts Water Technologies Recalls Rotor and Shaft Assemblies Due to Fire Hazard
If the assembly was installed in a fire suppression system and remained in a closed position, sufficient water might not have been available in the event of a fire. This posed a fire hazard to consumers.
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Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recall to Repair Window Blinds by Green Mountain Vista
The black-out roller shades and insulated roman shades have a continuous looped bead chain that when not attached to the wall or floor, hangs loosely by the blind, posing a fatal strangulation hazard to children.
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Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall of Roman Blinds; Sold Exclusively at IKEA
Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck in an exposed inner cord on the backside of the roman blinds.
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Brownie's Third Lung Recalls Air Compressors Due to Drowning Hazard
The air compressor's components can fail, which could cause a stoppage of air flow. This poses a risk of drowning to users.
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Target Recalls Dive Sticks Due to Impalement Hazard
The recalled dive sticks could remain in an upright position, posing an impalement hazard to young children. CPSC banned pre-weighted dive sticks in 2001.
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Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by R&D International Due to Strangulation Hazard
The jackets have drawstrings through the hood and at the waist. Children can get entangled in the drawstrings that can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches.
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GE Recalls to Inspect and Repair Wall Ovens Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The extreme heat used in the self-clean cycle can escape, if the wall oven door is removed and incorrectly re-attached by the installer or the consumer. This can pose a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
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Lithium-Ion Batteries Used with Bicycle Lights Recalled By DiNotte Lighting Due to Burn Hazard
A loose wiring connection and improper venting can cause the battery to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
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