CPSC Issued Recalls

Infant Deaths Prompt CPSC Warning About Sling Carriers for Babies - Fri, 12 Mar 2010
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is advising parents and caregivers to be cautious when using infant slings for babies younger than four months of age. In researching incident reports from the past 20 years, CPSC identified and is investigating at least 14 deaths associated with sling-style infant carriers, including three in 2009. Twelve of the deaths involved babies younger than four months of age.

Noncontact Electrical Tester Recalled by Fluke Due to Shock or Burn Hazard - Thu, 11 Mar 2010
The testers can fail to give an indication of live voltage, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is off, posing a risk of serious injury or death from electrical shock or thermal burns.

CPSC Issues Warning on Children's Winter and Holiday-Themed Charm Bracelets with High Levels of Cadmium - Thu, 11 Mar 2010
The bracelets contain high levels of cadmium. Laboratory analysis determined that in certain tests, over 20,000 micrograms of cadmium were released from the snowman alone. Cadmium can be toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Coil Nailers Recalled by Hitachi Koki Due to Serious Injury Hazard - Thu, 11 Mar 2010
The nailers could have a faulty feeder that can allow nails to be ejected sideways, posing a serious injury hazard to the user or bystanders.

Byer California Recalls Girl's Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard - Wed, 10 Mar 2010
The drawstrings on the neck and waist of the jacket can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.

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2010 Jeep Commanders, Grand Cherokees Recalled - Tue, 16 Mar 2010
Possible defect in the rear track bar.

2010 Toyota Tundra Four-Wheel Drive Trucks Recalled - Tue, 16 Mar 2010
Possible propellor shaft defect.

Fluke Recalls VoltAlert Electrical Tester - Thu, 11 Mar 2010
Treads may chunk or crack.

American Prospector SUV Tires Recalled - Thu, 11 Mar 2010
Treads may chunk or crack.

Hitachi Koki Recalls Coil Nailers - Thu, 11 Mar 2010
Nails can be ejected sideways, posing a serious risk of injury.

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MAXI-COSI ( 10C001000 ) - Mon, 15 Mar 2010
Dated: FEB 03, 2010 DOREL JUVENILE GROUP (DJG) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MAXI-COSI MICO INFANT CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, MODELS 22-371 HFL, JUC, LMD, PNG, AND ORE; 22-372 TTH; AND MAXI-COSI MICO INFANT CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM -...

EDDIE BAUER ( 02C026000 ) - Mon, 15 Mar 2010
Dated: APR 10, 2002 ON CERTAIN DOREL JUVENILE GROUP (DJG) CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001, THE TETHER WEBBING FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE ABRASION REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERA...

COSCO ( 02C026000 ) - Mon, 15 Mar 2010
Dated: APR 10, 2002 ON CERTAIN DOREL JUVENILE GROUP (DJG) CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001, THE TETHER WEBBING FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE ABRASION REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERA...

COSCO ( 02C053000 ) - Mon, 15 Mar 2010
Dated: SEP 17, 2002 THESE DOREL JUVENILE GROUP (DJG) CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 15 TO AUGUST 1, 2002 WITH 6 PANEL WELLINGTON WEBBING HARNESSES, FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR V...

DOREL ( 09C010000 ) - Mon, 15 Mar 2010
Dated: DEC 17, 2009 DOREL JUVENILE GROUP (DJG) IS RECALLING CERTAIN COSCO, DISNEY, SAFETY 1ST, AND EDDIE BAUER REAR-FACING INFANT CHILD RESTRAINTS, MODEL NOS. 22-057 CLN, 22-057 DBY, 22-057 HRT, 22-057 LPH, 22-085 DWA, 2...