The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSA) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products. You can find information on over 4,500 product recalls and search recalled products by visiting the CPSA’s Recall and Product Safety News webpage at http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prerel.html. 

In March 2010, CPSA announced over 40 product recalls including extension cords, baby slings, scarves with microwaveable heat, outdoor lighting fixtures, and fireplace dampers.  Portland Fire & Rescue wants to make sure you’re aware of the recalled products in March 2010:

• Ardica Recalls Heated Jackets and Vests Due to Burn Hazard
• Boys’ Vests and Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by North-Sportif Due to Strangulation and Entanglement Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory
• Howard Berger Recalls Extension Cords and Power Strips Due to Fire Hazard
• Sport Obermeyer Ltd. Voluntarily Recalls Girls' Jackets with Drawstrings at the Waist Due to Entrapment Hazard
• Lennox Hearth Products Recalls Vent-Free Gas Logs and Fireplaces Due to Gas Leak and Fire Hazards
• Evenflo Recalls Top-of-Stair Plus Wood Gates Due to Fall Hazard
• Children’s Educational Kits Recalled by Carolina Biology Supply Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
• Girls’ Hooded Sweaters with Drawstrings Recalled by Children’s Apparel Network Due Strangulation Hazard
• Girls’ Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Bubblegum USA Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory
• Girls’ Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Liberty Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard
• Infantino Recalls to Replace SlingRider Baby Slings; Three Infant Deaths Reported
• Painted Wooden Beads Intended for Children's Crafts Recalled By S&S Worldwide Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard
• Simpson Dura-Vent Recalls Fireplace Dampers Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
• Ventus Bicycle Aerobars Recalled by 3T Cycling Srl Due to Fall Hazard
• Audio Receivers Recalled by Niles Audio Corp. Due to Fire Hazard
• Do It Best Recalls Bicycle Bells Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
• Lumetique Recalls Botanika Candles Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards
• Cost Plus Inc. Recalls Konrad and Loft Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Cost Plus/World Market
• Graco Recalls Harmony™ High Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
• Haselson International Trading Recalls Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory
• Mobile Power Packs Recalled By Tumi Due to Fire Hazard
• CPSC Approves Final Rule on Civil Penalty Factors
• Remote Control Kits for Electric Fireplaces and Stoves Recalled by Dimplex North America Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
• Infant Deaths Prompt CPSC Warning About Sling Carriers for Babies
• Noncontact Electrical Tester Recalled by Fluke Due to Shock or Burn Hazard
• Coil Nailers Recalled by Hitachi Koki Due to Serious Injury Hazard
• CPSC Issues Warning on Children’s Winter and Holiday-Themed Charm Bracelets with High Levels of Cadmium
• Byer California Recalls Girls’ Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
• Girl’s Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Regaliti Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory
• Telebrands Recalls Scarves with Microwaveable Heat Packs Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
• Boys’ Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Brand Evolution Due to Strangulation Hazard
• Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Machetes Due to Laceration Hazard
• Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by Ethan Allen
• LELE & Company Recalls Children’s Hooded Sweatshirt Sets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
• Outdoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by American Electric Lighting Due to Shock Hazard
• Children’s Bracelets Recalled by Chandigarh Fashion Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
• Boys’ Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Ten West Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold at Burlington Coat Factory
• Daiso To Pay $2 Million Civil Penalty for Violations of Federal Safety Laws and Must Stop Importing Children's Products and Toys Into U.S.
• Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds by Meijer
• Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by Lutron Electronics
• Children's Fork and Spoon Sets Recalled by Peachtree Playthings Due to Choking Hazard; Sold at Dollar Tree and Deals

Stay informed of recalled products by bookmarking or adding CPSA’s website http://www.cpsc.gov/ to your favorites and check it often.  You can also sign up on CPSA’s subscription list to receive emails about recalled products. Visit https://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx to join.

Keep you and your family safe and educated!

March 31, 2010