Target Recalls LED Flashlights Due To Burn Hazard
According to news sources, about 55,000 sets of LED flashlights have been recalled after it was found that the flashlights can overheat while in use, posing a burn or fire hazard as a result. Target announced the recall in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission after it was discovered that the flashlights could overheat,… read more
Recall: Target Circo Children Suitcases Due To Excessive Lead Level
According to news sources, about 139,000 have been recalled after it was found that they contained excessive levels of lead, which violates existing federal safety standards. The company, Target Corp, has announced the recall in cooperation with The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission after it was found that the surface coating of the recalled suitcases… read more
Target Recalls Children’s Mask That Poses Suffocation Hazard
Target has issued a recall of a children’s mask product because it lacks proper ventilation, according to recent news sources. About 3,400 of the products are subject to recall. The mask is a Children’s Frog Mask that is primarily green and yellow with some red accents. There are two cutouts for eyes and the mask… read more
Target Recalls Chefmate Blender
According to news sources, Select Brands, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, has issued a recall for their Chefmate 6-Speed Blender, sold at Target, due to a laceration hazard. About 304,000 blenders were sold from September 2007 to February 2011 for about $14. While in use, the plastic pitcher has the potential… read more
Exercise Equipment Causes Permanent Vision Loss
Embark Resistance Cords, sold by Target, have been recalled after injuring three consumers, causing permanent vision loss in two, according to news sources. Injuries occurred when the black plastic ball attached to the equipment unexpectedly released, striking the user. About 447,000 of the Embark Resistance Cords and Cord Kits were sold from July 2009 to… read more