Discovery Kids Lamps Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Roughly 300,000 Discovery Kids  Animated Marine and Safari Lamps were recalled due to fire and burn hazards. The placement of internal wires near the circuit board can cause electrical short-circuiting and sparking, posing a fire and a burn hazard to consumers.   The recall involves

By |2021-04-17T06:01:12-04:00July 12, 2012|

Miter Saw Recalled by SkilSaw due to Laceration Hazard

Approximately 22,149 units of the SkilSaw Miter Saw are being recalled due to the potential for serious injuries due to a defect. Reportedly, the lower guard can break and contact the blade during use, posing a laceration hazard to users.   The recalled model number

By |2021-04-17T04:01:00-04:00July 11, 2012|

Ceiling Mounted Light Fixtures Recalled by Thomas Lighting

About 83,750 units of Thomas Lighting ceiling flush light mount fixtures are being recalled. This recall involves 28 different models of ceiling flush-mounted light fixtures manufactured between June 1, 2010, through November 25, 2010.   All recalled fixtures have a round base or canopy which

By |2021-04-17T11:59:58-04:00June 20, 2012|

CPSC on the Table Saw Injuries

The head of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is now looking into the serious injuries associated with certain table saws, and why more hasn’t been done to address the growing problem.   It has been reported that on average there are 10 finger amputations

By |2021-04-17T11:59:21-04:00June 14, 2012|

Strollers Recalled Due to Fingertip Amputations

Kolcraft is recalling more than 36,000 of its strollers after reports that three children's fingertips were cut off, and two adults smashed or cut their fingers in a hinge. These accidents were said to occur when the hinges on the strollers were being locked or

By |2021-04-17T12:07:32-04:00June 14, 2012|

Recall of Convertible High Chairs by Evenflo

About 35,000 convertible high-top chairs manufactured by Evenflo Inc. are being recalled due to a fall hazard. The products being recalled include the high chairs that can convert into toddler-sized tables and chairs. It is reported that the activity tray on the high chair can

By |2021-04-17T05:52:08-04:00June 6, 2012|

Papa Bear Loungeabouts Recalled for Flammability

 The playful papa bear lounge about has been recalled due to flammability standard failure. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (UPCPSC) claims that about 10,000 of these pajamas have been recalled as they pose a burn injury risk to the kids who wear them.  

By |2021-04-16T07:20:38-04:00March 1, 2012|

Johnson & Johnson’s CEO Steps Down

Following an embarrassing streak of recalls, Johnson & Johnson's (J&J) longtime CEO, Bill Weldon, has announced his resignation as the health care giant's top executive. Product recalls ranging from Tylenol to Benadryl have cost the company hundreds of millions of dollars and have eroded consumer

By |2021-04-16T14:38:03-04:00February 24, 2012|
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