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Infant Cargo Skirts Recalled by Associated Merchandising Corp.

Infant Cargo Skirts Recalled by Associated Merchandising Corp.

The snaps on the panty of these skirts can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Jun 5, 2000

Children's Picnic Sets Recalled by Mervyn's

Children's Picnic Sets Recalled by Mervyn's

The paint on the bag contains high levels of lead that violates the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Act. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavior problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.

Jun 1, 2000

Grinders Recalled by S-B Power Tool

Grinders Recalled by S-B Power Tool

Some grinders were shipped without the side handle, which is used to control and guide the tool. Use of the grinder without the side handle can cause consumers to lose control of the tool and be injured.

Jun 1, 2000

Converters Recalled by Coast Electronics Supply

Converters Recalled by Coast Electronics Supply

The product presents an electrical shock hazard because the unplugged end of the cord is energized when the other end is plugged in.

Apr 4, 2000

Chairs Recalled by Boston Warehouse Trading Corp.

Chairs Recalled by Boston Warehouse Trading Corp.

The screws holding the chair's front leg folding mechanism can work loose, causing the chair to collapse, resulting in injury.

Apr 4, 2000

Pull Toys Recalled by Manhattan Group LLC

Pull Toys Recalled by Manhattan Group LLC

The wooden wheels and pegs attached to the toy could come off, presenting a choking hazard to young children.

Feb 8, 2000

Action Performance Companies Inc., of Phoenix, Ariz.

Race Car Collectibles Recalled by Action Performance Companies

Feb 8, 2000Action Performance Companies Inc., of Phoenix, Ariz.

Race Car Collectibles Recalled by Action Performance Companies

The fluorescent light base of the unit becomes extremely hot and can melt, presenting a fire hazard.

Thornwood Furniture Manufacturing, of Phoenix, Ariz.

Toy Chests Recalled by Thornwood Furniture

Feb 4, 2000Thornwood Furniture Manufacturing, of Phoenix, Ariz.

Toy Chests Recalled by Thornwood Furniture

The lids on these toy chests could fall onto a child's head or neck. An investigator for the Georgia Office of Consumer Affairs discovered the problem with the toy chest while conducting retail surveillance for CPSC.

Eddie Bauer, of Redmond, Wash.

Men's Sweatshirts Recalled by Eddie Bauer

Feb 3, 2000Eddie Bauer, of Redmond, Wash.

Men's Sweatshirts Recalled by Eddie Bauer

The sweatshirts, which fail to meet federal mandatory standards for fabric flammability, could ignite readily and present a serious risk of burn injuries, in violation of the Federal Flammable Fabrics Act. Fabrics that do not comply with the standard typically burn faster than newspaper.

Briggs & Stratton Corp., of Milwaukee, Wis.

Vanguard Engines and Fuel Filters Recalled by Briggs & Stratton

Feb 3, 2000Briggs & Stratton Corp., of Milwaukee, Wis.

Vanguard Engines and Fuel Filters Recalled by Briggs & Stratton

The fuel filters on these engines can leak gasoline, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Ladies' Robes Recalled by HANRO USA

Ladies' Robes Recalled by HANRO USA

The robes fail to meet federal flammability standards for clothing and can ignite readily, presenting a serious risk of burn injuries. Fabrics that do not comply with the standard typically burn faster than newspaper.

Feb 3, 2000

Century Products Co., of Macedonia, Ohio

Century Offers Cash Reward for Recalled Infant Swings Four strangulation deaths reported

Nov 17, 1999Century Products Co., of Macedonia, Ohio

Century Offers Cash Reward for Recalled Infant Swings Four strangulation deaths reported

The swings, which were manufactured by Century from 1991 through 1997, have shoulder harness straps that are placed over each shoulder and buckled between the infant's legs. If the straps on these swings loosen or are unbuckled, an infant can become tangled in the straps and strangle.