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Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roll-Up Blinds by Chicology

Name of Product: Roll-up blinds

Units: About 6,200

Importer: Chicology of Ontario, Calif.

Hazard: Strangulations can occur if the lifting loop slides off the side of the blind and a child’s neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material.

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CPSC Approves New Federal Safety Standard for Infant Bath Seats

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has approved a new federal safety standard for infant bath seats. The vote on the final rule was 5-0.

The federal standard for infant bath seats is the first mandatory standard issued by CPSC as required under the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) [...]

Kroger Recalls Select Containers of Deluxe Chocolate Paradise Ice Cream for Undeclared Allergen

The Kroger Co. said today it is recalling select containers of Kroger Deluxe Chocolate Paradise Ice Cream sold in 17 states because it may contain tree nuts not listed on the label. Customers should return the product to stores for a full refund or replacement.

People who are allergic to tree nuts could [...]

Rhino Toys Inc. Recalls Bead Toy Due to Choking Hazard

Name of Product: Beado handheld bead play toys

Units: About 5,500

Importer: Rhino Toys Inc., of Santa Cruz, Calif.

Hazard: The toys’ plastic wires can detach from the hubs due to insufficient adhesive, allowing the beads to slide off. The loose beads pose a choking hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This [...]

Bayside Furnishings Recalls to Repair Youth Beds Sold at Costco Due to Entrapment Hazard

Name of Product: “Pirates of the Caribbean” Twin Trundle Beds

Units: About 2,000

Distributor: Bayside Furnishings (a division of Whalen), of San Diego, Calif.

Hazard: The headboard has a storage bin that poses an entrapment hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: CPSC received one report of a 4 year-old boy whose head became entrapped in [...]

McDonald’s Recalls Movie Themed Drinking Glasses Due to Potential Cadmium Risk

Name of Product: “Shrek Forever After 3D” Collectable Drinking Glasses

Units: About 12 million

Manufacturer: ARC International, of Millville, NJ.

Distributor: McDonald’s Corp., Oakbrook, Ill.

Hazard: The designs on the glasses contain cadmium. Long term exposure to cadmium can cause adverse health effects.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The “Shrek Forever After 3D” collectable drinking [...]

One Step Ahead Recalls Children’s Stacking Toys Due to Choking and Aspiration Hazard

Name of Product: Animal Crackers Giant Stacking Toys

Units: About 2,700

Manufacturer: One Step Ahead, of Lake Bluff, Ill.

Hazard: The fabric covering the stacking ring’s center pole can come apart at the seam exposing the foam material inside. The foam material poses choking and aspiration hazards to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has [...]

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