Product Recalls: bunk beds, hammocksSeptember 23rd, 2009 Product Recalls: bunk beds, hammocksThe following recalls have been announced:
— About 20,000 wooden bunk beds, made in Vietnam and imported by Big Lots Stores Inc. of Columbus, Ohio, because the mattress support slats and side support railings can break.
Government warns against Simplicity bassinets after two more infant deaths disclosedAugust 20th, 2009 Two more infants killed in Simplicity bassinetsWASHINGTON — Government safety officials warned parents Thursday about Simplicity bassinets after two more infants were killed when they became trapped. Two young children died after getting trapped in previously recalled Simplicity close-sleeper/bedside sleeper bassinets, the Consumer Product Safety Commission disclosed.
Government warns against Simplicity bassinets after 2 more infant deaths disclosedAugust 20th, 2009 2 more infants killed in Simplicity bassinetsWASHINGTON — Government safety officials warned parents Thursday about Simplicity bassinets after two more infants were killed when they became trapped. Two young children died after getting trapped in previously recalled Simplicity close-sleeper/bedside sleeper bassinets, the Consumer Product Safety Commission disclosed.
Little Tikes toys recalled after 11-month-old boy gets plastic nail lodged in his throatAugust 13th, 2009 Little Tikes toy workshops and trucks recalledWASHINGTON — The Little Tikes Co. is recalling about 1.6 million toy workshops and trucks, after an 11-month-old boy got a plastic nail lodged in his throat.
Calif. meatpacking plant that recalled beef cited for humane violations last yearAugust 11th, 2009 Calif. meat plant cited for humane violationsFRESNO, Calif. — Records show a California beef processor that recalled tons of hamburger meat due to salmonella fears was slapped with humane handling violations in a government review of meatpacking plants last year.
Officials say at least 28 sick from recalled ground beef from Calif companyAugust 8th, 2009 Officials: 28 sick from Calif. beef in 3 statesSAN FRANCISCO — Health officials in three Western states said Friday at least 28 people have reported illnesses tied to recalled ground beef that may be tainted with salmonella.
Product recalls: stair gates, jumpers, booster seatsAugust 7th, 2009 Product recalls: stair gates, jumpersThe following recalls have been announced:
— About 31,500 Safety 1st SmartLight stair gates, manufactured in China and imported by Dorel Juvenile Group USA of Columbus, Ind., because the hinges can break. No incidents have been reported.
Obama to nominate former Kentucky Rep. Anne Northup to Consumer Product Safety CommissionJuly 31st, 2009 Obama picks former Kentucky congresswoman for CPSCWASHINGTON — The White House says President Barack Obama will nominate former Republican Rep. Anne Northup of Kentucky to a seat on the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Recalls: H2O mop steam cleaners, butterfly chairs, telephone toys, shag rugs, hooded jacketsJuly 16th, 2009 Recalls: H2O mop steam cleaners, butterfly chairsThe following recalls have been announced:
—About 580,000 H2O mop steam cleaners, made in China and distributed by Thane International, Inc., of La Quinta, Calif., because the power cord can unexpectedly wear down and expose the wiring, posing a shock and burn hazard to consumers. The company received 10 reports of incidents involving shock injuries and eight reports of incidents involving burn injuries.
Federal agents contact maker of drug in Jackson probe; company recalls batches of propofolJuly 14th, 2009 Batch of drug central to Jackson probe recalledLOS ANGELES — Federal drug enforcement officials have contacted the maker of the powerful anesthetic propofol (PRO-puh-fall) as part of their investigation into Michael Jackson's death. A spokeswoman for Teva Pharmaceuticals says the Drug Enforcement Administration asked the company about a specific batch of the drug.
Simplicity drop side cribs recalled for suffocation riskJuly 2nd, 2009 Cribs recalled for suffocation riskWASHINGTON — About 400,000 Simplicity drop side cribs were recalled Thursday for posing a suffocation hazard. The Chinese-made crib's hardware can break or deform, allowing the drop side to detach.
Nissan reports 23.1 percent drop in June sales in U.S.; Maxima model shows growthJuly 1st, 2009 June auto sales: Nissan North AmericaFRANKLIN, Tenn. — Nissan North America Inc.
TVS Motor logs six percent sales increaseJuly 1st, 2009 CHENNAI - TVS Motor Co has seen its June sales of two-wheelers increasing six percent over that registered in the corresponding month last year, the company said Wednesday. In a statement, TVS said last month's two-wheeler sales totalled 115,448 units as against 109,082 units sold in June 2008.
Product Recalls: folding bicycles, candlesMay 13th, 2009 Product Recalls: folding bicycles, candlesThe following recalls have been announced:
— About 11,500 Dahon and REI Novara folding bicycles, 2008 model year, because the hinge on the handlepost can crack, posing a fall hazard. There have been 25 reports of the bicycle's handlepost hinge cracking, including one minor injury involving scrapes and bruises.
Jardine cribs recalled for third time since June 2008April 30th, 2009 96,000 cribs recalled for breakable slatsWASHINGTON — Jardine Enterprises is recalling about 96,000 cribs, the third crib recall the company has issued in a year. The slats on the recalled cribs can break, leaving a gap where small children can get trapped or strangled.
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