Archive for June, 2011

Children’s Sleepwear Recalled by Sage Creek Organics Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

The garments fail to meet the federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear posing a risk of burn injury to children. The garments are being recalled because they do not meet the tight-fitting sizing requirements.

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admin on June 30th 2011 in Recalls

Cost Plus Inc. Recalls Wooden Animal Drum Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

The paint used on the drum is in excess of the maximum allowable level of 90 ppm, a violation of the federal lead paint standard.

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admin on June 30th 2011 in Recalls

Swing Sets Recalled by Adventure Playsets due to Fall Hazard

The wood in the posts of the fort sections on the swing sets can weaken due to rotting, posing a fall hazard.

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admin on June 29th 2011 in Recalls

Rugby Children’s Pain & Fever Concentrated Drops Recalled Due To Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement

This over the counter medicine contains acetaminophen which calls for child-resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. Although the original bottle has child-resistant packaging, a separate dropper unit provided for dispensing the drug to children does not. When in use, a child can access the medicine, posing serious health problems or death if more than the recommended dosage is consumed.

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admin on June 23rd 2011 in Recalls

GAMMA Sports Recalls Children’s Tennis Racquets Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

The orange grip tape on the tennis racket’s handle contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

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admin on June 23rd 2011 in Recalls

Britax Recalls B-Nimble Strollers Due to Risk of Brake Failure

An audible click heard when the brake pedal is pressed can give a false impression that the brake is fully engaged when it is not. When the brake is not engaged, the stroller can move unexpectedly posing a risk of injury to the child occupant.

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admin on June 23rd 2011 in Recalls

Target Recalls Infant Girls Sandals Due to Choking Hazard

The decorative plastic flowers can detach, posing a choking hazard.

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admin on June 23rd 2011 in Recalls

Christmas Tree Shops Recall Animated Safari and Aquarium Lamps Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

Defective wiring in the lamps can cause an electrical short, posing fire and shock hazards to consumers.

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admin on June 21st 2011 in Recalls

Child’s Entrapment Death Prompts Big Lots Recall of Metal Futon Bunk Beds

Children behind the futon or in the ladder area of the bunk bed can get entrapped when the futon and its metal frame are lowered from the seated to the flat position. Also, the space between the last rung on the bunk bed’s ladder and the futon mattress is too small, which can allow a child’s body to pass through, but not the head, posing a head and neck entrapment hazard.

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admin on June 16th 2011 in Recalls

Emma’s Garden Polka-Dot Girls’ Dresses Recalled by TJX Due to Choking Hazard

The decorative buttons on the front of the dress can detach, posing a choking hazard.

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admin on June 15th 2011 in Recalls

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