CPSC Press Releases

• Published on November 21, 2013 - 16:27 GMT

  Angelcare Recalls to Repair Movement and Sound Baby Monitors After Two Deaths Due to Strangulation Hazard

  Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: November 21, 2013 Recall number: 14-028 Recall Details DescriptionWASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods
• Published on November 20, 2013 - 10:00 GMT

  Global System of Toy Safety Works to Keep Kids Safe This Holiday Season; Recalls Down, Port Seizures Up

  WASHINGTON, D.C. – In recent years, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has created a robust toy safety system, by requiring testing by independent, third party testing laboratories around the world; enforcing stringent lead and phthalates …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods
• Published on November 14, 2013 - 10:00 GMT

  “Stand By Your Pan”: Cook Safely This Thanksgiving to Prevent Kitchen Fires

  WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is alerting consumers that the threat of fires in the kitchen triples on Thanksgiving Day.  From 2009 through 2011, there was an average of about 1,300 cooking fires on Thanksgiving Day. …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods
• Published on November 5, 2013 - 16:28 GMT

  Cooper Crouse-Hinds Recalls Ceiling Boxes Designed to Support Ceiling Light Fixtures Due to Impact Hazard

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  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods
• Published on October 31, 2013 - 17:20 GMT

  Calphalon Recalls Blenders Due to Injury Hazard

  Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: October 31, 2013 Recall number: 14-012 Recall Summary Name of product: Blenders Hazard: A piece of …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods
• Published on October 31, 2013 - 12:00 GMT

  CPSC Urges Consumers to Replace Batteries in Smoke and CO Alarms When Turning Clocks Back

   WASHINGTON, D.C. – There is no doubt that smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms can save lives.  But to do their job of alerting consumers to fire or CO, alarms need fresh batteries. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommends that …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods
• Published on October 24, 2013 - 16:16 GMT

  Emerson Air Comfort Products Recalls Tommy Bahama Outdoor Ceiling Fans Due to Risk of Injury

  Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: October 24, 2013 Recall number: 14-005 Recall Details UnitsAbout 2,800 in the United States, 80 in …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods
• Published on October 24, 2013 - 14:16 GMT

  Crate and Barrel Recalls Finley Hanging Pendant Lamps Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

  Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: October 24, 2013 Recall number: 14-004 Recall Summary Name of product: Hanging pendant lamps Hazard …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods
• Published on September 17, 2013 - 18:29 GMT

  Waterlogic Recalls Water Cooling, Heating Systems Due to Fire Hazard

  Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall Summary Name of product: Chiller-based water dispensers Hazard: The hot water tank can stop functioning …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods
• Published on September 12, 2013 - 18:16 GMT

  Ceiling-Mounted Light Fixtures Recalled by Dolan Designs Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

  Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall Summary Name of product: Ceiling-Mounted Light Fixture Hazard: The fixture's socket wire insulation …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods
• Published on September 10, 2013 - 16:48 GMT

  Eco-Novelty Recalls Jumbo Size and Jumbo Multipurpose Cosmo Beads Toys Due to Serious Ingestion Hazard

  Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall Summary Name of product: Water-absorbing polymer beads Hazard: The hard and colorful toy can be easily …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods
• Published on August 28, 2013 - 17:39 GMT

  Baby Jogger Recalls Car Seat Adaptors for Strollers Due to Fall Hazard

  Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall Summary Name of product: Car Seat Adaptor for Strollers Hazard: The car seat adaptor support bars can …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods
• Published on August 28, 2013 - 17:39 GMT

  Vitamix Recalls 64-Ounce Low Profile Blender Container Due to Laceration Hazard

  Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: August 28, 2013 Recall number: 13-273 Recall Summary Name of product: Vitamix 64-ounce Low-Profile …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods
• Published on July 23, 2013 - 12:14 GMT

  Kids II Recalls Baby Einstein Activity Jumpers Due to Impact Hazard; Sun Toy Can Snap Backward

  Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall Summary Name of product: Baby Einstein Musical Motion Activity Jumpers Hazard: The “sun” toy attachment …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods
• Published on July 17, 2013 - 13:27 GMT

  Sears Reannounces Recall of Kenmore Dehumidifiers Due to Additional Reports of Fires, Burn, Low Consumer Response Rate

  Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall Summary Name of product: Kenmore dehumidifiers Hazard: The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke, melt and …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods
• Published on May 30, 2013 - 13:54 GMT

  Teavana Recalls Glass Tea Tumblers Due To Laceration and Burn Hazards

  Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall Summary Name of product: Teavana Glass Tea Tumblers Hazard: The glass tea tumblers can break or shatter …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods
• Published on May 21, 2013 - 14:51 GMT

  Lea Industries Recalls Children’s Beds Due to Fall Hazard

  Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall Details UnitsAbout 59,200 in the U.S. and 4,200 in CanadaDescriptionThis recall involves the side rails …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods
• Published on May 16, 2013 - 14:31 GMT

  Deezo Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Zulily Due to Strangulation Hazard

  Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall Summary Name of product: Deezo boys and girls zip-up hoodies Hazard: The sweatshirts and jackets have …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods
• Published on April 17, 2013 - 19:38 GMT

  Gerbings Recalls Heated Jacket Liners Due to Burn Hazard

  Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: April 17, 2013 Recall number: 13-171 Recall Summary Name of product: 12-volt heated jacket liners  …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods
• Published on April 12, 2013 - 18:44 GMT

  Six Retailers Announce Recall of Buckyballs and Buckycubes High-Powered Magnet Sets Due to Ingestion Hazard

  Recall Details DescriptionWASHINGTON, D.C.-- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with six retailers, is announcing the voluntary recall of all Buckyballs and Buckycubes high-powered magnet sets sold by these companies. CPSC …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods