Burn Threat Prompts Recall of 10,900 Traveller Recreational Tubes
The Brentwood, Tennessee-based Tractor Supply Company has announced the recall of 10,900 Traveller Recreational Tubes because burns or irritation of the skin can be incurred by anyone who touches these tubes. Of 21 reports, seven required medical attention. The $20 items were only sold in May and June. Any purchasers should refrain from making contact… read more
Tree House Studio Clear Acrylic Matte Coating Recalled for Fire Risk
Sherwin-Williams has announced the recall of Tree House Studio Clear Acrylic Matte Coating, which was only sold at Hobby Lobby retail locations. The product was packaged in an 11 ounce white aerosol can. The recall is based on the possibility of the aerosol canister leaking, which can create a fire hazard if such a leak… read more
LED Night Lights Sold at Target Recalled by Energizer for Burn Threat
Energizer has just recalled their LED Rotating Night Lights after receiving reports that they can overheat and are a burn hazard. The lights were available at Target retail locations across the country. Only models manufactured between February 2010 and July 2012 are affected by this recall. Consumers should stop use of this product immediately and… read more
Skin Irritation Risk Leads Canon to Recall EOS Rebel T4i Cameras
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is alerting consumers to a voluntary recall on EOS Rebel T4i Digital SLR Cameras. There have been reports of skin irritation caused by the chemicals in the rubber grip portion of the camera. Owners of the EOS Rebel T4i are urged to immediately get in touch with Canon U.S.A. to… read more
Consumer Reports Commemorates Fourth Anniversary of CPSIA Law
Consumer Reports is commemorating the fourth anniversary of the CPSIA law that introduced a variety of new standards that products must meet to be sold in the marketplace. Those standards include new testing that all toys must submit to, a required reduction in the amount of lead in a product, and enhanced requirements for cribs. … read more
227 Wood Chippers Recalled by Altec For Potential Cracks in the Frame
227 DC1217, DC1317, and DC1317HP wood chippers of the 2008 through 2011 model years are being recalled by Altec Industries. The frames of these chippers could experience cracking. Should that occur, property damage or an injury would be within the realm of possibility. No word yet on when the recall is set to take place,… read more
Fall Hazard Prompts Recall of Patio Sets Sold Only at Lowe’s
Patio bistro sets comprised of two chairs and a table have been recalled by L G Sourcing. 16,400 sets in total are being recalled, and each of those sets was sold at Lowe’s. The safety defect rests with the support bar on the chairs. If a consumer doesn’t completely engage the bar, the chair can… read more
Cardboard Bicycle Offers Unique Method of Transportation
With more and more citizens opting to ride their bicycles to and from their destinations, officials from across the entire world are struggling to come up with innovations that could improve bike safety along the roads. Many such innovations are geared toward things like improved bike lanes and new laws geared toward cyclists, but one… read more
Email Scam Avoidance Tips Offered by Consumer Reports
In this digital age, scams have grown increasingly high-tech and complex, seeming to evolve at the same rate as communication technology. Because you never quite know what form a threat to your financial security is going to take, it’s more important than ever to be prepared to identify scams and know what to do if… read more
Shock Threat Prompts HeathCo to Recall Motion Security Lights
The Bowling Green, Kentucky-based HeathCo LLC has recalled almost 8,000 Heath/Zenith 270º motion security lights due to the fact that wiring inside of the lights may sustain damage. When the internal wiring is damaged, there is a possibility of shock to the user. Affected units have SL-5414-WH as their model number. Consumers should unplug the… read more
CPSC Blocks Entry of 360,000 Imported Products in Second Quarter 2012
In 2012’s second quarter, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has prevented more than 360,000 units of hazardous imports from entering the United States and being dispersed to consumers. These units included children’s toys that contained dangerous amounts of lead and other chemicals. Other items included sleepwear that did not pass safety standards and articles… read more
Hospital Television Mounts Recalled by Trumpf Due To Fall Threat
Five hospitals that installed television mounting systems in their Intensive Care Units now need to remove them due to a safety recall. One of the Ondal AC2000 television mounting systems fell in a hospital room. Fortunately, it did not injure anyone. A washer is missing in the arms of these systems, which leads to wear… read more
