The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. Like the attorneys at Atlee, Hall & Brookhart, LLP, the CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a hazard or can injure children. Below is a list of the recent recalls that people should be aware of.
Consumer Product Safety Commission Recent Product Recalls
April 25, 2011
-Children's Scooters Recalled by Kiddieland Due to Laceration Hazard
-Disney Princess Plastic Trikes Recalled by Kiddieland Due to Laceration Hazard
-75 Drownings and Near-Drownings in 15 Weeks; Pool Safely PSAs Urge Parents to Watch Children At All Times Around Pools and Spas This Summer
-June Deadline Set for End to Globe Fire Sprinkler Model J Sprinkler Recall; Property Owners Should Act Now To Request Replacement of Sprinkler Heads
-Aquarium Heaters Recalled by United Pet Group Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards
-Photon Climbing Carabiners and Quickdraws Recalled Due to Risk of Injury
-Pacific Trade International Recalls Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
-Spot Recalls Satellite Communicator Due To Loss of Emergency Communications Capability
-Lithium-Ion Batteries Used with Bicycle Lights Recalled by GeoManGear Due to Fire Hazard
-CPSC Approves New Mandatory Standard for Toddler Beds
-ADP Recalls to Repair Unit Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
-Lennox Industries Recalls to Repair Garage Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
-Wrist Rattles and Baby Booties Recalled by Midwest-CBK Due to Choking Hazard
-Cub Cadet Recalls Riding Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard
-Girl's Clothing Recalled by My Michelle Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
-Redken 5th Avenue NYC Recalls Guts Spray Mousse Foam Due to Risk of Rupture
-Rogue Fitness Barbell Brackets Recalled by Coulter Ventures Due to Injury Hazard
-CPSC: Parents, Caregivers Should Consider Safety Before Opening Windows
-Active Leisure Tents Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco
-Fashionviews Inc. Recalls P.Jamas Children's Sleepwear Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
-Stained Glass Soldering Irons Recalled By Cooper Tools Due to Burn Hazard
-Williams-Sonoma Recalls Hot Chocolate Pots Due To Burn and Laceration Hazards
-Pampers® Natural Stages Pacifiers Recalled by Key Baby Due to Choking Hazard
-Arm's Reach Concepts Recalls Infant Bed-Side Sleepers Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards
-Infantino Recalls Toy Activity Trucks Due to Choking Hazard
