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Cribs Recalled Because of Fall Hazard

Chrissie Cole — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 01:15:45 GMT

Munire Furniture Inc., in cooperation with the CPSC, announced a voluntary crib recall of about 24,000 cribs due to a fall hazard.

The recalled cribs were sold under many different brand names including: Brighton/Sussex Cribs, Captiva Cribs, Essex Cribs, Majestic Curved Top and Flat Top Cribs.

The cribs fail to meet the federal safety standards for cribs. The four support brackets on the mattress support spring are too long. The brackets prevent the spring from lowering to the full 26 inch minimum height in its lowest position, allowing children inside to crawl over the railing, posing a fall hazard.

The following cribs with manufacture dates between November 1, 2005 and November 1, 2007 are included in the recall:

Majestic Curved Top cribs - Model No. 9500
Majestic Flat Top cribs - Model No. 9000
Essex cribs - Model No. 7100
Brighton/Sussex cribs - Model No. 9100
Captiva cribs - Model No. 5100

The model number can be found on the bottom inside of the right side rail. The manufacture date is printed on the white label near the model number or on the white label at the bottom of the headboard.

Consumers are advised to stop using the recalled cribs and to contact Munire Furniture to arrange free replacement brackets.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Biggest Beef Recall in U.S. History

Chrissie Cole — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 19:33:12 GMT

Westland/Hallmark Meat Company recently initiated the largest beef recall in U.S. History, to date.

The recall includes over 143 million pounds of frozen and raw beef produced by a slaughterhouse in Chino, because it may contain foreign materials.

37 million pounds of the recalled beef went to school lunch programs and has most likely been eaten already. Officials have said that danger to consumers is slim to none.

The action came nearly three weeks after the Humane Society of the United States released a video showing workers at the plant using forklifts and water hoses, among other methods, to rouse cattle too weak to walk. In addition to issues of animal cruelty, the video raised questions about whether so-called downer cattle were entering the food chain in violation of federal regulations.

The USDA estimates that about 8.4 million pounds of recalled beef has been recovered. No reports of illness or death of been reported in connection with the recalled beef.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Aloha Portable Heaters Recalled for Fire Hazard

Chrissie Cole — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:40:14 GMT

Aloha Housewares, in cooperation with CPSC, announced a voluntary product recall of its portable heaters due to a fire hazard.

The company has received 29 reports of the heaters melting, catching fire or smoking, including 18 reports of property damage. One consumer suffered minor burns to the hands and feet.

The recalled heaters include electric oscillating tower heaters that display "Aloha Breeze" across the top. The white heaters have model number 02044 and date codes of 06/2006, 06/2007, 06/2008 or 06/2009.

Consumers are advised to stop using the recalled heaters and to contact Aloha Housewares to arrange a free replacement.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Aloha Housewares at (800) 295-4448 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

New Era Expands Nationwide Recall of Canned Vegetables for Botulism Risk

Chrissie Cole — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 23:12:45 GMT

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced they are expanding a nationwide recall of canned vegetables for a third time due to potential Clostridium botulinum (C. botulinum) risk.

C. botulinum produces the toxin that creates botulism which can cause life threatening illness and sometimes death. The affected New Era products included in this recall weigh between 6 and 7 pounds and include various types of asparagus, beans and black eyed peas.

The FDA has not received any reports of illness. However, they are advising consumers to discard any recalled products even if they appear normal due to potential serious health risks.

The potentially contaminated products are marketed under ten different brand names:

1. Classic Sysco
2. Code
3. Frosty Acres Restaurant's Pride Preferred
4. GFS
5. Kitchen Essentials
6. Monarch Heritage
7. Necco
8. New Era
9. Nugget
10. Reliance Sysco

The recalled products are also distributed under private label brands. Products packaged by New Era directly are included in the recall, so consumers must check the lot numbers located on the can bottom to determine if the product is part of the recall.

For a complete list of specific recalled New Era products and lot codes, please visit the FDA's website.

This recall is the most recent to result from an ongoing investigation of New Era Canning's processing plant by the FDA and the Michigan Department of Agriculture. The FDA initiated an inspection of New Era Canning, along with inspections of other low acid canned food manufacturers, following four cases of botulism in consumers who had consumed canned, hot dog chili sauce in the summer of 2007.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Crib Turtle Toys Recalled by Kids II for Choking Hazard

Chrissie Cole — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:06:35 GMT

Kids II Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), has announced a crib toy recall. The recalled products include the Baby Einstein, Baby Neptune and Soothing Seascape toy turtles.

The anchors that hold the straps to the back of the toy can detach and pose a choking hazard to small children. The company has received 23 reports of the anchors detaching. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers are advised to stop using the recalled crib toys and to contact Kids II for a free replacement toy.

The recalled crib toys have Model number 30858 printed on a label that can be located on the leg of the turtle. The recall includes crib toys manufactured in October 2007 with a date code of BJ7 printed on the battery compartment.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

'Formula 1' Toy Racing Cars Recalled for Paint Lead Hazard

Chrissie Cole — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 01:10:01 GMT

OKK Trading Inc. in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced a toy recall of its "Formula 1" toy racing cars because the surface paint on the toys contains excessive levels of lead.

Excessive levels of lead, violates the federal lead paint standard and can be toxic if ingested by small children.

The toy recall involves toy racing cars that include a remote contro and four additional tires. "Formula 1" can be found printed on the packaging.

Consumers are advised to take the recalled toys away from children immediately and to return them to the store where they were purchased to receive a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact the company toll-free at (877) 655-8697 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.okktrading.com.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Lowe's Recalls Torchiere Lamps for Fire Hazard

Chrissie Cole — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 23:46:25 GMT

LG Sourcing, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced a voluntary recall of 90,000 Torchiere lamps sold by Lowe's Stores. A short circuit located in the lamps' wiring can pose a fire hazard to users.

To date, the company has received two reports of lamp fires, with no reported injuries.

The recalled lamps have a product number of 179878 on the packaging and can also be found on the bottom of the lamp base. Lamps sold between March 2005 and 2007 with UL listing number E246506 are included in the recall.

Consumers are advised to immediately stop using the recalled lamps and return them to any Lowe's store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact L G Sourcing toll-free at (866) 916-7233 anytime or visit www.lowes.com.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Toy Wagons Recalled for Lead Paint Hazard

Chrissie Cole — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 02:16:39 GMT

Tricam Industries Inc, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, announced a voluntary recall of approximately 15,000 metal toy wagons. The surface paint on the wagon buckets contains excessive levels of lead.

There have been no reports of incidents or injuries at this time.

The recall involves red metal wagons with the model number MH1250. The wagons have a red steel bucket, black handle, black tires and black steel axle support.

Consumers are advised to take the recalled wagons away from small children immediately and to contact Tricam Industries for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Tricam Industries at (800) 867-6763 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.tricam.com

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Tot Tower Blocks Recalled for Choking Hazard

Chrissie Cole — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 23:10:47 GMT

eeBoo Corp., in cooperation with CPSC, announced a voluntary recall of Tot Tower toy blocks because the plastic covering on the toys can detach posing a choking hazard to small children.

To date, the company has received two reports of the plastic covers detaching and small children putting the pieces in their mouths. No injuries have been reported.

The blocks have various images and themes including Things I Know New; Garden Fairies; Hardware Store; Around the Land; Read-To-Me; Animal Sounds; Animal Alphabet; ABC; and Nursery Friends. "Tot Towers" and "eeBoo Corporation" are printed on the product's packaging.

Consumers are advised to take the recalled toy blocks away from small children immediately, and to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact eeBoo Corp. to for a free replacement toy.

For more information: contact eeBoo Corp. at (800) 791-5619 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.eeboo.com.

For more information on this subject, please refer to the section on Defective and Dangerous Products.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

DeWALT Cordless Drills Recalled for Fire Hazard

Chrissie Cole — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 22:36:54 GMT

DeWALT, in cooperation with CPSC, announced a voluntary product recall of 350,000 cordless drills because the trigger switch on the drill can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

To date the company has received 11 reports of trigger switches overheating. No property damage or injuries have been reported.

Cordless Drills Included in the Recall are:

DC920 Heavy-Duty XRPâ„¢ 1/2" (13mm) 18 Volt Cordless Drill/Driver 200723 through 200742

DC930 Heavy-Duty XRPâ„¢ 1/2" (13mm) 14.4 Volt Cordless Drill/Driver 200625 through 200746
DC935 Heavy-Duty XRPâ„¢ 1/2" (13mm) 14.4 Volt Cordless Hammerdrill/Drill/Driver 200627 through 200746
DC936 Heavy-Duty XRPâ„¢ 1/2" (13mm) 14.4 Volt Cordless Hammerdrill/Drill/Driver 200635 through 200746
DC940 Heavy-Duty XRPâ„¢ 1/2" (13mm) 12 Volt Cordless Drill/Driver 200635 through 200746

The model number can be found on a sticker located on the side of the drill. The date codes are embossed on the bottom of the handle. Units that are stamped with an "M" after the date code have already been repaired and they are not included in this recent recall.

Consumers are advised to stop using the drills and contact DeWalt to find the closest service center for a free inspection and repair if necessary.

Consumer Contact: Call DEWALT toll-free at (888) 742-9168 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit firm's Web site at www.DEWALT.com

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole