November 2008 Recalls and Product Safety News

• GE Recalls to Inspect and Repair Wall Ovens Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), GE Consumer & Industrial, of Louisville, Ky., is voluntarily recalling about 244,000 GE®, GE Profile™, Monogram® and Kenmore® Wall Ovens. The extreme heat used in the self-clean cycle can escape, if the wall oven door is removed and incorrectly re-attached by the installer or the consumer. This can pose a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

• Lithium-Ion Batteries Used with Bicycle Lights Recalled By DiNotte Lighting Due to Burn Hazard

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), DiNotte Lighting, of Hampton, NH, is voluntarily recalling about 1,700 DiNotte Lighting Lithium-Ion batteries used with bicycle lights. A loose wiring connection and improper venting can cause the battery to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

• Cobra Electronics Recalls Children’s Two-Way Radios with Rechargeable Batteries Due to Chemical Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively in Toys “R” Us Stores

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Cobra Electronics, of Chicago, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 8,000 Children’s Two-Way Radios. The rechargeable batteries in the radios can leak electrolyte, posing a chemical burn hazard to consumers.

• Swim ‘N Score Dive Sticks Recalled by Modell’s Due to Risk of Impalement Injury to Children

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Modell’s Sporting Goods, of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 130 CORAL Swim ‘N Score Pool Stix. Children can fall or land on these dive sticks in shallow water and suffer impalement injuries. Eye and other facial injuries are also possible. In April 2001, CPSC banned certain types of dive sticks.

• CPSC Clarifies Certification Requirements

On Monday, November 10, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a final rule by unanimous vote, addressing the conformity certification required for consumer products subject to safety rules under CPSC jurisdiction. The Commission addressed three major issues: 1) who should supply the certificate; 2) how the certificate can be filed; and 3) CPSC enforcement of general certification.

• JA-RU Recalls Toy Trains Due To Choking Hazard

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), JA-RU Inc., of Jacksonville, Fla., is voluntarily recalling about 18,000 My Little Train Classics Toy Trains. The recalled toy contain small parts which can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

• Lighted Showcases Recalled by Seventh Avenue Due to Fire Hazard

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Seventh Avenue, of Monroe, Wis., is voluntarily recalling about 700 5 Tier Lighted Showcases. The lighted showcase’s plug adaptor can overheat and melt the adaptor’s plastic housing, posing a fire hazard.

• Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled by American Honda Motor Due to Risk of Swing Arm Weld Failure

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 13,000 Honda Off-Road Competition Motorcycles. The weld on the right side of the swing arm can fail, causing the rider to lose control and crash. This could pose a risk of injury or death to riders.

• Shop CPSC Toy Safety Tips Before Shopping for Holiday Gifts

The holidays are here and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has its list. Parents and gift buyers are encouraged to check it twice. Today, CPSC issued its annual holiday safety messages, joined by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Safe Kids Worldwide, to remind parents to be diligent when making holiday shopping choices.

• Claire's Recalls Children's Metal Necklaces Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Claire’s Boutiques Inc., of Hoffman Estates, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 67,000 Best Friends Yin Yang Necklaces Sets. The recalled necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

• OKK Trading Recalls Toy TVs Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), OKK Trading, of Los Angeles, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 2,100 "Mini-Televisor" Toys. Surface coating on the toy television could contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

• Toy Xylophones Recalled by King Import Warehouse Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), King Import Warehouse, of Dallas, Texas, is voluntarily recalling about 144 Toy Xylophones. Surface paint on the toy xylophone contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

• Sherwin-Williams Co. Recalls Krylon UV Fabric Protector Due to Respiratory Hazard

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Sherwin-Williams Co., of Cleveland, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 75,000 cans of Krylon “Outdoor Spaces” UV Fabric Protector. Overexposure to fumes, vapor or spray mist from the product can pose a serious respiratory hazard to consumers.