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. Click here to find information on product recalls and search recalled products on the CPSA’s Recall and Product Safety News webpage.

In June 2010, CPSA announced over 30 product recalls. Several items were recalled because they create fire hazards - this included programmable thermostat communication modules, plant-shaped decorative candles in a pot, electric scissors, front load washers, spring mattresses, dishwashers, and snowmobiles. Portland Fire & Rescue wants to make sure you’re aware of the recalled products in June 2010:

• Youth Tiara Recalled by Wilton Industries Due to Lead Exposure Hazard
• Simmons Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards
• Million Dollar Baby Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards
• LaJobi Recalls to Repair Bonavita, Babi Italia and ISSI Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards
• Jardine Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards
• Evenflo Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards
• Delta Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards
• Child Craft Drop-Side Cribs Recalled Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards
• CPSC Announces Recall to Repair Child Craft Brand Stationary-Side Cribs with Dowel Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards
• Seven Manufacturers Announce Recalls to Repair Cribs to Address Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards.
• Baby Walkers Recalled by Suntech Enterprises Due to Fall Hazard
• Target Recalls Children’s Belts Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
• Regal Lager Recalls Infant Carriers Due to Fall Hazard
• Infant Apparel Recalled by Kiwi Industries Due to Choking Hazard
• Comverge Recalls Communication Module Inside TXU Energy Thermostats Due to Risk of Fire Hazard
• CPSC Announces International Initiative for Strong Safety Standards on Window Coverings
• Entertainment Centers Recalled by American Signature Due to Fall Hazard
• Crate and Barrel Recalls Succulent Plant-Shaped Candles in a Pot Due to Fire Hazard
• Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roll-Up Blinds by Chicology
• Dritz™ Electric Scissors Recalled by Prym Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
• IKEA Recalls Roller Blinds, all Roman Blinds and all Roll-Up Blinds Due to Risk of Strangulation
• Rhino Toys Inc. Recalls Bead Toy Due to Choking Hazard
• GE Recalls Front Load Washers Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
• Bayside Furnishings Recalls to Repair Youth Beds Sold at Costco Due to Entrapment Hazard
• McDonald’s Recalls Movie Themed Drinking Glasses Due to Potential Cadmium Risk
• Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard Prompts Recall of Mattresses by IKEA
• Maytag Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard
• One Step Ahead Recalls Children’s Stacking Toys Due to Choking and Aspiration Hazard
• Infant Death Prompts Recall of Ring Slings Made by Sprout Stuff Due to Suffocation Risk
• VOX Amplification Recalls Amplifier Carrying Cases Due to Risk of Injury
• BRP Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard

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!

  Portland Fire & Rescue We Respond: Always Ready, Always There

  June 25, 2010