CPSC Press Releases

• Published on May 16, 2012 - 17:12 GMT

  Five Retailers Agree to Stop Sale and Recall Tots in Mind Crib Tents Due to Strangulation and Entrapment Hazard

  WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and five retailers are announcing a voluntary recall to provide refunds to consumers who own crib tents and play yard tents made by Tots in Mind, Inc. CPSC is warning parents and …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods
• Published on May 15, 2012 - 15:12 GMT

  Boys' Hooded Jackets Recalled by Bonded Apparel; Neck Drawstrings Pose Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at dd's Discounts

  WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods
• Published on May 10, 2012 - 17:10 GMT

  Kennedy International Recalls Folding Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard

  WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods
• Published on May 10, 2012 - 14:12 GMT

  Salsa Cycles Recalls Bicycle Racks Due to a Fall Hazard

  WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods
• Published on May 10, 2012 - 10:11 GMT

  Reported Death, Severe Neck Injuries Prompt Recall of Banzai Inflatable Pool Slides Sold by Walmart and Toys R Us

  WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. and Toys R Us Inc., of Wayne, NJ are announcing the recall of about 21,000 inflatable Banzai in-ground pool water slides. …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods
• Published on May 9, 2012 - 15:10 GMT

  Trampolines Recalled by Sportspower Limited Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart

  WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods
• Published on May 8, 2012 - 16:14 GMT

  Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by YMI Jeanswear Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at dd's ...

  WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods
• Published on May 8, 2012 - 16:12 GMT

  LaJolla Sport Recalls Boy's Hooded Flannel Shirts Due to Strangulation Hazard

  WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods
• Published on May 8, 2012 - 16:11 GMT

  M.M.M. Boys' Jogging Suits Recalled by Hot Chocolate; Waist Drawstrings Pose Entanglement Hazard; Sold Exclusively at dd's ...

  WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods
• Published on May 8, 2012 - 16:10 GMT

  Girls' Hooded Winter Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by LA Fashion Hub Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at dd's ...

  WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods
• Published on April 26, 2012 - 16:13 GMT

  Target Recalls Bunny Sippy Cups Due to Injury Hazard

  WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods
• Published on April 26, 2012 - 15:10 GMT

  Manhattan Group Recalls Baby Rattles Due to Choking Hazard

  WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods
• Published on April 24, 2012 - 18:11 GMT

  Youth Jacket Recalled by PUMA; Waist Drawstrings Pose Entanglement Hazard

  WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods
• Published on April 24, 2012 - 17:11 GMT

  Lenovo Expands Recall of ThinkCentre Desktop Computers Due to Fire Hazard

  WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods
• Published on April 24, 2012 - 16:11 GMT

  Gems Sensors Recalls Pressure Transducers Used in Fire Pump Controllers Due to Risk of Failure in a Fire

  WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods
• Published on April 24, 2012 - 15:11 GMT

  CPSC Accepting Nominations for Chairman's Commendation Circle Awards

  WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) begins accepting nominations for the Chairman's Commendation Circle Award program today. Completed nominations should be received at CPSC by May 31, 2012. The program was …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods
• Published on April 19, 2012 - 17:11 GMT

  Irwin Recalls 10-Inch Circular Saw Blade 3-Pack Due to Laceration Hazard Posed by Defective Packaging

  WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods
• Published on April 19, 2012 - 15:11 GMT

  Sakar International Recalls Battery Chargers Due to Electrocution, Electric Shock Hazard

  WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods
• Published on April 18, 2012 - 16:12 GMT

  STOK Gas Grills Recalled by One World Technologies Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

  WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods
• Published on April 18, 2012 - 14:13 GMT

  Air Rifles Recalled by Air Venturi Due to Ability to Fire With Safety Switch On

  The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods