Monday, December 6, 2010

CPSC Recalls For December Up To Today (06 Dec 2010)

bulletAmerTac Recalls Night Lights Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, American Tack & Hardware Co. Inc. (AmerTac), of Saddle River, N.J., is voluntarily recalling about 272,000 Forever-Glo® Cylinder Nite Lites. An electrical short circuit in the night light can cause it to overheat and smolder or melt which can burn consumers or result in a fire.
bulletThe First Years® Recalls American Red Cross® Cabinet Swing Locks; Latches Can Fail to Prevent Access by Children
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Learning Curve Brands Inc. d/b/a The First Years, of Oak Brook, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 41,300 Cabinet Locks. The installed latches can break and children could gain access to contents of a cabinet, posing the risk of exposure to hazardous items.
bulletCPSC Gives Consumers a Holiday Home Decorating Safety Guide
The winter holiday season has arrived, and as consumers prepare to make their homes merry and bright, CPSC is providing a holiday decorating guide to help prevent fires and injuries this season. The common-sense safety tips include simple steps, such as careful candle placement and inspection of holiday lights for damage.
bulletLowe's Stores Recall to Repair Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds; Two Near Strangulations Involved Young Children
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Lowe's Home Centers, Inc., of Wilkesboro, N. C. and Lowe's HIW, Inc., of Tukwila, Wash. (Lowe's Stores), is voluntarily recalling about 6 million Roman shades and about 5 million roll-up blinds. The shades and blinds pose a strangulation risk to children.

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