News Topic - Consumer Product Safety
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Arizona newborn and infant pants recalled
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 (UPI) -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of Arizona brand newborn and infant pants due to a choking hazard.
United Press International – Nov 25, 2008 6:47 PM [GMT] – comment?
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 (UPI) -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of Arizona brand newborn and infant pants due to a choking hazard.
United Press International – Nov 25, 2008 6:47 PM [GMT] – comment?
found in Business
Group urges shoppers to watch out for unsafe toys
CHAMPAIGN – A consumer watchdog group has a message for all would-be Santas this year: Buyer beware.Hazardous toys still remain on store shelves across the country despite new laws to protect children and overhaul the federal Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Illinois Public Interest Re ... more »
News-Gazette.com – Nov 25, 2008 6:26 PM [GMT] – comment?
found in Local: Illinois: Champaign-Springfield-Decatur
CHAMPAIGN – A consumer watchdog group has a message for all would-be Santas this year: Buyer beware.Hazardous toys still remain on store shelves across the country despite new laws to protect children and overhaul the federal Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Illinois Public Interest Re ... more »
News-Gazette.com – Nov 25, 2008 6:26 PM [GMT] – comment?
found in Local: Illinois: Champaign-Springfield-Decatur
Authorities hope to avoid accidents over Thanksgiving holiday weekend
For emergency workers, the Thanksgiving holiday raises their concerns about deep-fried turkeys, heavy traffic and fire hazards. One of the biggest concerns for firefighters during Thanksgiving is the increasing number of people who deep-fry turkeys.There have been only a few incidents locally, but b ... more »
Bowling Green Daily News – Nov 25, 2008 4:57 PM [GMT] – comment?
found in Local: Kentucky: Bowling Green
For emergency workers, the Thanksgiving holiday raises their concerns about deep-fried turkeys, heavy traffic and fire hazards. One of the biggest concerns for firefighters during Thanksgiving is the increasing number of people who deep-fry turkeys.There have been only a few incidents locally, but b ... more »
Bowling Green Daily News – Nov 25, 2008 4:57 PM [GMT] – comment?
found in Local: Kentucky: Bowling Green
Change in Law May Flood Market with Potentially Dangerous Toys
The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act was designed to make toys safer for kids, but some believe the law may send a flood of potentially toxic toys into the holiday...
ABC2News.com – Nov 24, 2008 9:45 PM [GMT] – comment?
found in Local: Maryland: Baltimore
The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act was designed to make toys safer for kids, but some believe the law may send a flood of potentially toxic toys into the holiday...
ABC2News.com – Nov 24, 2008 9:45 PM [GMT] – comment?
found in Local: Maryland: Baltimore
ImagiPLAY bead maze toys recalled
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 (UPI) -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of ImagiPLAY bead maze toys due to a laceration hazard.
United Press International – Nov 24, 2008 9:12 PM [GMT] – comment?
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 (UPI) -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of ImagiPLAY bead maze toys due to a laceration hazard.
United Press International – Nov 24, 2008 9:12 PM [GMT] – comment?
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Death Of Conn. Girl Prompts Window Blind Recall
About 677,300 IKEA and Green Mountain Vista window blinds and shades were recalled in the United States on Thursday after a young child choked to death. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said a 1-year-old girl from Greenwich, Conn., died in April when she got caught in the inner cord of a set o ... more »
wcbstv.com – Nov 20, 2008 3:49 PM [GMT] – comment?
found in Local: New York: New York
About 677,300 IKEA and Green Mountain Vista window blinds and shades were recalled in the United States on Thursday after a young child choked to death. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said a 1-year-old girl from Greenwich, Conn., died in April when she got caught in the inner cord of a set o ... more »
wcbstv.com – Nov 20, 2008 3:49 PM [GMT] – comment?
found in Local: New York: New York
Holiday decorating safety tips
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is issuing safety tips for holiday decorations. Holiday decorations, like candles, lights and Christmas trees, add a joyous and festive mood to the holiday season. But when these decorations are not used properly, they can cause fires, injuries and ... more »
NBC13.com – Nov 19, 2008 8:56 PM [GMT] – comment?
found in Local: Alabama: Birmingham
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is issuing safety tips for holiday decorations. Holiday decorations, like candles, lights and Christmas trees, add a joyous and festive mood to the holiday season. But when these decorations are not used properly, they can cause fires, injuries and ... more »
NBC13.com – Nov 19, 2008 8:56 PM [GMT] – comment?
found in Local: Alabama: Birmingham
GE ovens recalled because of fire risk
General Electric and the Consumer Product Safety Commission have announced a voluntary recall of nearly 244,000 GE, GE Profile, Monogram and Kenmore branded wall ovens.
NBC Augusta – Nov 18, 2008 4:52 PM [GMT] – comment?
found in Local: Georgia: Augusta
General Electric and the Consumer Product Safety Commission have announced a voluntary recall of nearly 244,000 GE, GE Profile, Monogram and Kenmore branded wall ovens.
NBC Augusta – Nov 18, 2008 4:52 PM [GMT] – comment?
found in Local: Georgia: Augusta
GE recalls 244,000 wall ovens due to fire hazard
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - General Electric Co is recalling about 244,000 wall ovens under the GE, GE Profile, Monogram and Kenmore brands because of a fire and burn hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Tuesday.
Reuters – Nov 18, 2008 4:14 PM [GMT] – comment?
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - General Electric Co is recalling about 244,000 wall ovens under the GE, GE Profile, Monogram and Kenmore brands because of a fire and burn hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Tuesday.
Reuters – Nov 18, 2008 4:14 PM [GMT] – comment?
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GE recalls about 244,000 wall ovens on fire hazard
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- General Electric is recalling about 244,000 wall ovens due to fire and burn hazards, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Tuesday. The extreme heat used in the self-clean cycle can escape if the wall oven door is incorrectly reattached after it had been rem ... more »
MarketWatch.com – Nov 18, 2008 3:26 PM [GMT] – comment?
found in Business: Markets
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- General Electric is recalling about 244,000 wall ovens due to fire and burn hazards, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Tuesday. The extreme heat used in the self-clean cycle can escape if the wall oven door is incorrectly reattached after it had been rem ... more »
MarketWatch.com – Nov 18, 2008 3:26 PM [GMT] – comment?
found in Business: Markets