John Jaques & Son Recalls Lawn Dart Games Due to Risk of Puncture
date: Thu, 02 Oct 2008 16:00:00 GMT
The darts in the games pose a puncture hazard to young children. Lawn darts were banned in December 1988 to protect children from skull, face and eye puncture wounds. read more
BRP U.S. Inc. Recalls Youth All Terrain Vehicles Due to Collision Hazard
date: Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:00:00 GMT
If the rider is ejected and the cord strap is pulled, the shutoff switch can fail to disable the engine. The ATV can operate uncontrolled, until the engine returns to idle, and cause a collision with bystanders, vehicles or other objects. This poses a serious risk of injury. read more
CPSC Reminds Parents of Drowning Dangers inside the Home
date: Tue, 30 Sep 2008 21:00:00 GMT
Water anywhere can be a potential drowning hazard. While pools are an obvious risk, parents should not let their guard down around other hazards such as bathtubs and buckets. read more
Data Shows Unstable TVs, Furniture and Appliances Pose Deadly Danger to Children
date: Tue, 30 Sep 2008 21:00:00 GMT
Found in various rooms of the home, large furniture such as TVs, chests, armoires, and appliances are staples in our homes. But these items can tip over and crush children, causing injury or death. read more
Wal-Mart Recalls General Electric Toasters Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
date: Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:00:00 GMT
An electrical short circuit can occur between the heating element and the bread cage, posing a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers. read more
Acting CPSC Chairman Nancy A. Nord Announces Staff Change: Quin Dodd to Depart Agency; Joe Martyak Named New Chief of Staff
date: Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:30:00 GMT
Acting Chairman Nancy A. Nord announced that Quin Dodd will be leaving his position as CPSC Chief of Staff, effective October 1. She also announced that Joseph Martyak, her Counsel, will assume the position of Chief of Staff at that time. read more
Shivvers Manufacturing Recalls Lawn Mower Jacks Due to Collapse Hazard
date: Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:15:00 GMT
The jack lifts can have threads stripping or the nuts breaking, resulting in the shaft slipping and the mower falling from its stand-up position. This could cause serious personal injury to the consumer or property damage. read more
Ski-Doo Snowmobiles Recalled by BRP US Inc. Due to Drive Axle Failure; Riders Can Be Thrown From Snowmobile
date: Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:15:00 GMT
Cracks can develop in the welded joints of the drive axle assembly of the snowmobile and can result in complete breakage. If this happens the track of the vehicle can unexpectedly lock, causing riders to be ejected off the vehicle or lose control and collide with bystanders, a fixed object or other vehicles. This poses a risk of serious injury or death. read more
Four-Wheeled Ride-On Vehicles Recalled by Razor USA Due to Throttle Controller Defect
date: Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:00:00 GMT
The control module for the throttle can fail and cause the electric ride-on vehicle to unexpectedly surge forward, posing a risk of injury to the user or a bystander. read more
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