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The Land of Nod Recalls Furniture Due to Lead Paint Hazard

Some of the recalled furniture contains paint with high levels of lead. The lead level exceeds that allowed by the federal ban on lead-containing paint, which is designed to protect children who might ingest paint chips or peelings. Lead paint is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Dollar Days International Recalls Children's Parka Jackets with Drawstrings for Strangulation Hazard

The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.

HSN LP Recalls Ultrex-Brand Pressure Cookers Due to Burn Hazard

The pressure cooker's lid can open while its contents are under pressure, allowing the hot contents to be expelled and causing burn injuries to bystanders.

Trane Recalls Air Conditioners after Incidents of Units Smoking

The heating element on these commercially installed units can become displaced and, if it contacts metal, could short circuit. If the electric heater on one of those units short-circuits, wiring problems on 265-volt models could allow the unit to remain energized while the unit's fan is turned off, causing it to overheat and smoke.

MTD Southwest Inc. Recalls Troy-Bilt, Craftsman Chain Saws, Breaking Handles Pose Laceration Hazard

The chain saw's plastic front handle can break during operation. If this occurs, the saw would be difficult to control and poses a risk for lacerations.

Pottery Barn Recalls Gourd Candles for Fire Hazard

The gourd candles can have excessive flame height and could fail to self-extinguish when burning down to the bottom of the candle, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Scott Electric Co. Inc. Recalls Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Due To Fire Hazard

The recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" are counterfeit and might not trip when they are overloaded, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Target Recalls "Play Wonder" Puzzle Tables for Choking and Laceration Hazards

The handles on the puzzle pieces can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children. Also, the tips of the nails on the inside shelf of the puzzle table could be exposed, posing a laceration or puncture hazard.

Target Recalls Various Toys Due to Lead and Laceration Hazards

Some of these toys contain lead paint, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Also, some of the toys have sharp points, posing laceration or puncture wound hazards.

ANSUL Recalls Fire Extinguisher that Could Fail to Operate

If the fire extinguisher is dropped horizontally from a height of approximately 2 to 3 feet, the pick-up tube could crack at the threads between the pick-up tube adaptor and the stainless steel tube. If a pick-up tube is cracked, the extinguisher can fail to discharge properly when activated, which can put users at risk during a fire.

Enesco Group Inc. Recalls Heartwood Creek® Turtle Sprinklers for Laceration Hazard

When connected to a garden hose, under normal household water pressure, the sprinkler can break or shatter, presenting a laceration hazard to consumers.

Gund Inc. Recalls Woodles™ Activity Toys for Choking Hazard

The wooden rings on the stuffed toy can break, posing a small parts choking hazard to young children.

Warn Industries Inc. Recalls Eight-Post ATV Winch Kits for Overheating

A component of the winch kit, the eight-post contactor, can continue to pull current when in the "off" position, which can cause it to overheat and pose a fire hazard.

WMH Tool Group Inc. Recalls Wilton Mitre Saws for Laceration Hazard

The aluminum cast pivot joint that connects the base of the saw to the head assembly (which contains the saw blade) can crack under extreme pressure or force, causing the blade assembly to unexpectedly break free from the stationary base. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers.

DeWalt Recalls Framing Saws and Circular Saws for Laceration Hazard

The lower blade guard can fail to close, leaving the blade exposed and presenting a laceration hazard to consumers.

RC2 Recalls Toy Keys Due to Choking Hazard

The colored top portion of the keys can crack, resulting in the release of small parts, which poses a choking hazard to young children.

Atico International USA, Inc. Recalls Espresso Makers for Burn and Impact Injury Hazards

The espresso maker's heating element can forcefully separate from its base during the brewing cycle. This poses burn and impact injury hazards to nearby consumers.

Weil-McLain Recalls Ultra Series Boilers for Carbon Monoxide Hazard

These boilers were manufactured for use with natural gas, but could have a blue tag incorrectly indicating to installers that they are intended for use with LP (propane) gas. If an installer connects one of the boilers to LP gas without installing a propane conversion kit, carbon monoxide (CO) can build up due to incomplete combustion, posing a risk of CO poisoning.

Family Dollar Recalls "Creepy Cape" Costumes Due to Flammability Hazard

These vinyl capes fail to meet the standard for the flammability of vinyl plastic film, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

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Wal-Mart Recalls Minnie Mouse Cardigan Sets Due to Strangulation Hazard

If the cardigan is buttoned, the ribbon woven around the neckline poses a strangulation hazard for children.

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Wal-Mart Recalls Home Trends Footstools for Collapse Hazard

Due to improper construction, the stool can break and collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Delta Faucet Co. Recalls Bathtub and Shower Temperature Control Valves Due to Scald Hazard

The device in the valve that limits the amount of hot water that can flow from the shower head or bathtub spout can disengage after being manually set, causing consumers to come in contact with water that is hotter than expected. This poses a risk of scalding injuries.