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Published on October 27, 2011 - 11:15 GMT

Spin Master Agrees to $1.3 Million Civil Penalty for Failing to Report Aqua Dots and for Selling a Banned Hazardous Substance

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that Spin Master, Inc. of Los Angeles, California, and Spin Master Ltd. of Toronto, Canada, ("Spin Master") have agreed to pay a civil penalty of $1,300,000. …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods

Published on October 26, 2011 - 14:12 GMT

Bad Boy Buggies Recalled by BB Buggies Due to Loss of Steering Control and Crash Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods

Published on October 25, 2011 - 17:13 GMT

General Electric Recalls Gas Rangetop with Grill Due to an Explosion Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods

Published on October 25, 2011 - 16:12 GMT

Evergreen Enterprises Recalls Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods

Published on October 25, 2011 - 16:11 GMT

Big Lots Recalls Glider Recliners with Ottomans Due to Entrapment and Finger Crushing Hazards

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods

Published on October 24, 2011 - 19:10 GMT

CPSC Provides Three Steps to a Safe Halloween Celebration

WASHINGTON, D.C. - From a fall resulting in a dislocated shoulder, to an open flame resulting in second degree burns, each year CPSC receives reports of injuries involving Halloween-related costumes, décor, and lighting. These incidents are preventable. …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods

Published on October 21, 2011 - 15:10 GMT

Target Recall Children's Frog Masks Due to Suffocation Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods

Published on October 21, 2011 - 14:10 GMT

Electric Motion Systems, LLC Recalls Lithium-Poly Battery Pack Due to Fire Hazard

The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods

Published on October 20, 2011 - 21:11 GMT

CPSC Adopts Independent Third Party Testing and Certification Rules for Children's Products

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has voted to approve (3-2) new independent third party product testing rules for domestic manufacturers, importers and private labelers. These firms will be required to test and certify …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods

Published on October 20, 2011 - 20:11 GMT

ADT Recalls Carbon Monoxide Detectors Due to Failure to Properly Indicate End of Useful Life

The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods

Published on October 20, 2011 - 19:11 GMT

Horizon Hobby Recalls Losi NiMH Battery Charger Due to Possible Burn and Fire Hazards

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods

Published on October 20, 2011 - 16:11 GMT

LittleLife Baby Carriers Recalled by Lifemarque Due to Fall Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods

Published on October 20, 2011 - 16:10 GMT

Guidecraft Recalls Twist 'n Sort Toys Due to Choking Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods

Published on October 19, 2011 - 15:10 GMT

Additional Retail Sales Prompt CPSC and Meijer to Re-announce Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds Recall; Strangulation Hazard Posed

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods

Published on October 17, 2011 - 16:13 GMT

CPSC Announces ANPR for Table Saws to Address Serious Hand and Finger Injuries

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In an effort to address the large number of serious hand and finger injuries that occur each year, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission voted unanimously to publish an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) aimed at …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods

Published on October 14, 2011 - 15:10 GMT

Henry Gordy Agrees to $1,100,000 Civil Penalty For Failure to Report Children's Toy Dart Gun Sets

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that Henry Gordy International, Inc. (Henry Gordy), of Plainfield, N.J., has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $1,100,000. The penalty agreement has been provisionally …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods

Published on October 12, 2011 - 17:10 GMT

A Fire Safe Home: CPSC and NFPA Urge Consumers to Install Smoke Alarms, Practice a Family Escape Plan

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) urge consumers to take time during Fire Prevention Week to check their homes for fire risks and to develop and practice a family …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods

Published on October 11, 2011 - 20:11 GMT

Nidec Motor Corporation Recalls Pool Pump Motors Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods

Published on October 11, 2011 - 15:15 GMT

Jogging Strollers Recalled by B.O.B. Trailers Due to Choking Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods

Published on October 11, 2011 - 15:13 GMT

Marshall Group Recalls Marshall Gardens PatioGlo Bio-Fuel Gel Due to Burn Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods