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Below are links to some recent product safety and recall news from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. For a complete list of product safety notices, visit http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prerel.html

November Notices

November 18, 2009

• Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts and Jackets Recalled by Century 21 Promotions, Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard


• Grand World Recalls “Bobby Chupete” Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard

November 9, 2009

• Maclaren USA Recalls to Repair Strollers Following Fingertip Amputations

November 5, 2009

• Adventure Playsets Recall to Repair Backyard Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard


• Children’s Art Easels Recalled by MacPherson’s Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

October Notices

October 27, 2009

• Halloween Flashlights Sold Exclusively at Target Recalled Due to Burn Hazard


• Near Strangulation of Children Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Louis Hornick & Co.; Sold Exclusively at Bed Bath & Beyond


• Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair IKEA Roller Blinds

October 26, 2009

• CPSC Urges Parents and Caregivers to Stop Using “My Baby Soother” Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard

October 22, 2009

• Coby Electronics Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold with Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard


• Flatware Recalled by Cambridge Silversmiths Due to Choking Hazard

October 21, 2009

• Haunted House Screen Candle Holders Recalled by Coyne’s & Co. Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Yankee Candle


• Idea Village Recalls Wireless Light Switches Due to Fire Hazard

October 6, 2009

• Daiso Recalls Children’s Toys, Purses and Pen Cases Due to Violation of Lead Paint and Phthalate Limits


• Wooden Toys Recalled by Daiso Due to Choking Hazard

September Notices

September 23, 2009

• Big Lots Stores, Inc. Recalls to Repair Bunk Beds Due to Collapse and Fall Hazards

September 22, 2009

• The Tipping Point: CPSC Urges Parents to Inspect and Secure TVs, Furniture, and Appliances to Prevent Tip-Over Deaths and Injuries

September 17, 2009

• Clarks® Children’s Shoes Recalled by C & J Clark America Due to Choking Hazard

September 8, 2009

• Children’s Animal Masks and Pendants Recalled by Team Work Trading Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

September 1, 2009

• Wal-Mart Announces Recall Expansion of Durabrand DVD Players Due to Fire Hazard

August Notices

August 27, 2009

• Baby Jogger Recalls Strollers Due to Fall Hazard


• Liquidation Outlet, Inc. Recalls Action Figure Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard; Sold Exclusively at Dollar Stores


• Quiksilver Recalls Girls’ Hoodies with Waist Drawstrings Due to Entrapment Hazard

August 26, 2009

• Near Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman Blinds; Sold Exclusively at IKEA


• Near Strangulation of Children Prompts Recall of Roman Shades; Sold Exclusively at Pottery Barn Kids


• Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roller Shades by Lutron Shading Solutions


• Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Victoria Classics Roman Shades; Sold Exclusively by Target Stores


• Strangulation Deaths of Children Prompt Recall to Repair of Roll-Up Blinds and Roman Shades by Lewis Hyman Inc.

August 20, 2009

• Cloth Books Recalled by Sterling Publishing Co. Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard


• DVD Players Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fire Hazard


• Two Additional Infant Deaths Prompt Re-announcement of Simplicity “Close-Sleeper/Bedside Sleeper” Bassinets

August 19, 2009

• Burley Design Recalls Child Trailers Due to Risk of Injury

August 13, 2009

• Little Tikes™ Recalls Children’s Toy Workshop Sets and Trucks Due to Choking Hazard

August 11, 2009

• Wii™ Battery Recharge Stations Recalled by Griffin International Due to Burn and Fire Hazards

July Notices

July 30, 2009

• Little Tikes Recalls Clubhouse Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard; New Assembly Directions to Be Provided

July 28, 2009

• BabySwede LLC Recalls Bouncer Chairs Due to Laceration Hazard

July 21, 2009

• Buster Brown Clog Children’s Shoes Recalled by Brown Shoe Co. and Pagoda International Footwear Ltd. Due to Choking Hazard


• LeapFrog Recalls Electronic Plush Toys Due to Choking Hazard

July 16, 2009

• Children’s Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by EMH Associates Due to Entrapment Hazard


• Evenflo Recalls Telephone Toys Due to Choking Hazard

July 14, 2009

• Energizer Wallplate Nightlights Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

July 9, 2009

• American Greetings Corp. Recalls Sport Balls Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard


• Children’s Hooded Jackets and Pullover Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Hard Tail Due to Strangulation Hazard


• Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by C-Mrk Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard


• Kolcraft Recalls 1 Million Play Yards Due to Fall Hazard

June Notices

June 9, 2009

• LaJobi Recalls Babi Italia Pinehurst and Bonavita Hudson Drop Side Cribs; Risk of Entrapment and Suffocation


• LaJobi Recalls Bonavita “Cabana” Drop Side Cribs Due To Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards

June 5, 2009

• Mattel, Fisher-Price to Pay $2.3 Million Civil Penalty for Violating Federal Lead Paint Ban Penalty is highest ever for CPSC regulated product violations

June 4, 2009

• Children’s Loungewear Recalled by Warm Biscuit Bedding Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standards

June 2, 2009

• Bugaboo Recalls Strollers Due to Risk of Brake Failure


• Bicycles Recalled by REI Due to Fork Failure

May Notices

May 21, 2009

• Girl’s Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Ely and Walker Due to Strangulation Hazard


• Gothic Cabinet Craft Recalls Bunk Beds Due to Fall Hazard

May 14, 2009

• Folding Toy Beach Chairs Recalled by Build-A-Bear Workshop Due to Laceration Hazard

May 13, 2009

• Eddie Bauer Play Yards with Rocking Bassinets Recalled by Dorel Juvenile Group Due to Suffocation Hazard

May 7, 2009

• Children’s Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Jason Evans Associates Due to Strangulation Hazard

May 6, 2009

• Children’s Jewelry Craft Kits Recalled by Action Products International Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

May 5, 2009

• Ambler Mountain Works Recalls Children's Knitted Hats Due to Choking Hazard

April Notices

April 30, 2009

• GAP (Baby GAP) Recalls Children’s Coats; Toggles Can Break and Detach Posing Choking Hazard


• Jardine Announces Second Recall Expansion of Cribs Sold by Babies'R'Us; Cribs Pose Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards


• Pumpkin Patch Recalls Hooded Girls’ Raincoats With Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard

April 29, 2009

• Dinosaur Play Sets Recalled by DND Imports Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

April 16, 2009

• Toy Maracas Recalled by Tupperware U.S. Due to Choking and Suffocation Hazards

April 9, 2009

• “CARS” Children’s Shoes Sold Exclusively at Wal-Mart Recalled by Pagoda International Footwear Ltd. Due to Choking Hazard

April 7, 2009

• Pacifiers Recalled by Healthtex Due to Choking Hazard


• Simplicity Play Yards Recalled by Various Retailers Due to Fall and Entrapment Hazards

April 2, 2009

• Evenflo Expands Recall of Majestic™ High Chairs Due to Fall and Choking Hazards


• Evenflo Recalls Envision™ High Chairs Due to Fall and Choking Hazards


• Lakeshore Learning Materials Recalls Children’s Toy Boxes Due to Choking Hazard


• Radio Transmitters for Model Aircrafts Recalled by Horizon Hobby Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards


• SunKids Convertible Cribs Recalled by Suntech Enterprises Due to Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards

March Notices

March 25, 2009

• Children’s Fishing Poles Recalled by Zebco Due to Violation of Lead in Paint Standard


• Children’s Hooded Fleece Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Golden Grove Trading Due to Strangulation Hazard


• Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Rusty North America Due to Strangulation Hazard


• Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by MM Compound Due to Strangulation Hazard


• Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Dysfunctional Clothing Due to Strangulation Hazard


• La Jolla Sport Recalls Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard

March 24, 2009

• Fisher-Price Recalls 3-in-1 High Chairs Due to Fall Hazard


• Pacifiers Recalled by OKK Trading Due to Choking Hazard

March 17, 2009

• Nordstrom Recalls Girl’s Shoes Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard


• State Farm® Recalls Good Neigh Bears® Due to Choking Hazard

March 12, 2009

• Kidde Recalls to Replace Fire Extinguishers Due to Failure to Operate


• Pure Fishing Recalls Children’s Fishing Games Due to Violation of Ban on Lead in Paint


• Seattle Cotton Works Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled Due to Strangulation Hazard

March 11, 2009

• Infantino Recalls Infant Toys Due to Choking Hazard


• Ice Skates Recalled by Pronto Sports Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

March 5, 2009

• Wall-Mounted Radiators Recalled by Rettig Belgium Due to Crush Hazard; Child’s Death Reported

March 3, 2009

• Children’s Flip Flops Recalled by Alpargatas Due to Violation of Lead in Paint Standard

February Notices

February 26, 2009

• Salsa Bicycles Recalls Bicycles; Handlebar Stems Can Break Causing Rider to Fall

February 25, 2009

• Various Toys Recalled by CBB Group Due to Choking Hazard and Violation of Lead Paint Standard

February 17, 2009

• Evenflo® Recalls Children’s Activity Centers Due to Fall Hazard

February 12, 2009

• Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Hill Sportswear To Recall Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings


• Disney Store Recalls Toy Tool Sets Due to Choking Hazard

February 4, 2009

• Bicycles with R-SYS Wheel Rims Recalled by Mavic USA Due to Crash Hazard


• Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Jerry Leigh of California Due to Strangulation Hazard


• Dorel Juvenile Group Recalls Safety 1st Stair Gates Due to Fall Hazard


• Playland International Recalls Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard

January Notices

January 28, 2009

• The Land of Nod Recalls Children’s Canopies Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards

January 27, 2009

• High School Musical Manicure Kits Recalled by Fantas-Eyes Due to Risk of Lead Exposure


• Lip Gloss Keychains Recalled By Markwins Beauty Products Due to Risk of Lead Exposure


• Milestone AV Technologies Recalls Television Wall Mounts Sold Exclusively At Best Buy; Unit Can Crack, TV Can Fall On Consumers

January 19, 2009

• Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA) Announces List of Company Recalls of Products Containing Peanut Butter That Post Possible Health Risks

January 15, 2009

• Children’s Sunglasses Recalled by Axiom Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard


• Fisher-Price Recalls Simplicity’s Rainforest™ Portable Play Yards Due to Fall and Entrapment Hazards


• Infantino Expands Recall of Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard

January 14, 2009

• Giant Bicycle, Inc. Recalls Bicycles; Fork Can Break Causing Rider To Fall


• Toy Xylophones Recalled by The Land of Nod Due to Choking Hazard

January 13, 2009

• Cheyenne Industries Recalls Vanity Stools Due to Fall Hazard


• Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall of Window Blinds Sold at Cost Plus and World Market Stores


• Stork Craft Recalls More Than 500,000 Cribs; Mattress Support Bracket Failures Create Risk of Entrapment and Suffocation


• TDI International Recalls Toy Cars Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard


• Top Goods Trading Recalls Flashing Pacifiers Due to Choking and Strangulation Hazard

January 6, 2009

• Bicycles with RockShox Bicycle Forks Recalled by SRAM LLC Due to Crash Hazard


• Children’s Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Ms. Bubbles Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard


• Jardine Expands Recall of Cribs Sold by Babies“R”Us; Cribs Pose Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards


• TViking Range Corp. Recalls Toasters Due to Shock Hazard

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