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Archive - 2007

September 22nd

August 15th

Additional Reports of Magnets Detaching from Polly Pocket Play Sets Prompts Expanded Recall by Mattel

Wed, 2007-08-15 15:45 — earnie

Additional Reports of Magnets Detaching from Polly Pocket Play Sets Prompts Expanded Recall by Mattel - Small magnets inside the dolls and accessories can come loose. The magnets can be found by young children and swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforation or blockage, which can be fatal.
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July 18th

Various Metal Key Chains Recalled by Dollar General for Lead Poisoning Hazard

Wed, 2007-07-18 08:52 — earnie

Cite: www.cpsc.gov

Name of product: Metal Key Chains

Units: About 396,000

Importer: Dollar General Merchandising, Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.
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A&A Global Industries Recalls Children’s Bracelets Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

Wed, 2007-07-18 08:43 — earnie

Cite: www.cpsc.gov

Name of product: Children’s “Groovy Grabber” Bracelets

Units: About 4 million

Manufacturer: A&A Global Industries, of Cockeysville, Md.
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Mastex Recalls Foot Warmer Due to Burn Hazard

Wed, 2007-07-18 08:36 — earnie

Cite: www.cpsc.gov

Name of Product: Mastex Twin Foot Warmers

Units: About 3,000

Manufacturer: Mastex Industries LLC, of Petersburg, Va.
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July 16th

Venmar Ventilation Inc. Recalls Heat Recovery Ventilators Due to Fire Hazard

Mon, 2007-07-16 09:27 — earnie

Cite: www.cpsc.gov

Name of product: Heat Recovery Ventilators

Units: About 75,000

Manufacturer: Venmar Ventilation Inc., of Quebec, Canada

Hazard: The motors in these units can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: Venmar Ventilation has received four reports of ventilator motors overheating resulting in fires causing extensive property damage. One incident in Michigan reportedly resulted in about $1 million in damages.

Description: Heat Recovery Ventilators are designed to exchange air between the inside and outside of a home in order to provide fresh air. The recall covers units made from 1991 through 2001, and have the following brand names and model numbers:
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Dynacraft Recalls Bicycles Sold Exclusively at Target Due to Frame Failure

Mon, 2007-07-16 09:22 — earnie

Cite: www.cpsc.gov

Name of product: Triax PK7 and Vertical PK7 Bicycles

Units: About 32,000

Distributor: Dynacraft BSC Inc., of American Canyon, Calif.
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Regent Products Corp. Recalls Stuffed Ball Toys Due to Lead Hazard

Mon, 2007-07-16 09:16 — earnie

Cite: www.cpsc.gov

Name of product: Stuffed Fun Balls

Units: About 7,200

Manufacturer: Regent Products Corp., River Grove, IL
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Inflator Pumps Recalled By Stearns Inc. Due to Laceration Hazard

Mon, 2007-07-16 09:10 — earnie

Cite: www.cpsc.gov

Name of product: West Marine Inflator Pumps

Units: About 1,400

Importer: Stearns Inc., of St. Cloud, Minn. (Note: The original importer Sevylor Inc., was recently acquired by Stearns Inc.)
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Estes-Cox Radio Control Airplanes with Lithium Polymer Batteries Recalled for Fire Hazard

Mon, 2007-07-16 09:01 — earnie

Cite: www.cpsc.gov

Name of product: Radio Control Model Airplanes (Models 4153 and 4161) with Lithium Polymer Batteries
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