Latest U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Stories
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Consumers should stop using this product, which is being recalled voluntarily, unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. (Logo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20030904/USCSCLOGO) Recall Summary Name of product: Easy Go XP Lock Via Ferrata Lanyards Hazard: The elastic webbing on the lanyards can deteriorate over time and break while in use, posing a risk of serious...
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Food recalls documented by U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) enforcement reports during the fourth quarter of 2012 reached a two year quarterly high, according to the ExpertRECALL(TM) Index released today. This activity represents an average rate of approximately six food recalls being documented every day in the fourth quarter, affecting some 18.4 million products, more than double the units affected in the previous quarter.Forty...
[ Watch the Video: Increase in Dance-Related Injuries in Children ] April Flowers for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online If you have ever been to the ballet or a dance recital, you know dance is a beautiful form of expression. However, it is very physically taxing and strenuous on the body, especially for children and teens. A group of researchers from the Center for Injury Research and Policy (CIRP) of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital studied dance-related...
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that the following voluntary recall alert was posted in cooperation with the firm listed below. Recalls can be viewed at www.cpsc.gov. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20030904/USCSCLOGO) Company Name Product Name Quantity Hazard Club Precedent i2 and Signature The fuel hose could Car,...
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Consumers should stop using this product, which is being recalled voluntarily, unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20030904/USCSCLOGO ) Recall SummaryName of product: Can-Am(®) Commander Side-by-Side Off Road VehiclesHazard: Debris such as leaves, hay and grass in wet terrain areas can collect in the vehicle's exhaust pipe...
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Consumers should stop using this product, which is being recalled voluntarily, unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20030904/USCSCLOGO) Recall Summary Name of product: Enduro motorcycles Hazard: During use, the pre-formed fuel hose can develop small holes or cracks at the ends of the hose, allowing fuel to leak. This poses...
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Consumers should stop using this product, which is being recalled voluntarily, unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20030904/USCSCLOGO) Recall Summary Name of product: Omni-Heat(TM) Lithium-Polymer Rechargeable Batteries Hazard: The batteries have a cell defect which can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard. Remedy:...
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that the following voluntary recall alert was posted in cooperation with the firm listed below. Recalls can be viewed at www.cpsc.gov. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20030904/USCSCLOGO ) Company Name Product Name Quantity Hazard Polaris Industries 2013 Polaris Ranger(R) About 327 The recreational Inc., of Medina, 400...
A poorly designed infant seat has led to the deaths of five babies and numerous close calls. Injury attorney Gary Iscoe says the fallout won't stop with a recall. (PRWEB) January 05, 2013 Five infants have now died in what has become an ongoing series of product recalls. Nap Nanny, a series of baby recliners designed to hold infants during naptime, has reportedly led to repeated injuries, product failures and child fatalities state CBS Local. A voluntary recall of the recliners has...
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging parents of young children to anchor and stabilize their televisions, furniture, and appliances to prevent tip-over related incidents. In a quest to reach a toy, TV or game remote, or other desired item, young children are using dressers and tables as climbing devices and the results are tragic. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20030904/USCSCLOGO) A new CPSC...
