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BISSELL® Homecare Inc. of Grand Rapids, Mich.

CPSC, BISSELL® Homecare Inc. Announce Recall of Upright Vacuum Cleaners

Apr 4, 2000BISSELL® Homecare Inc. of Grand Rapids, Mich.

CPSC, BISSELL® Homecare Inc. Announce Recall of Upright Vacuum Cleaners

The power cord insulation can tear where the cord attaches to the vacuum, exposing bare wires. This poses a risk of shock and burns to consumers.

The Standard Mattress Co., of Hartford, Conn.

CPSC, The Standard Mattress Co. Announce Futon Recall

Apr 3, 2000The Standard Mattress Co., of Hartford, Conn.

CPSC, The Standard Mattress Co. Announce Futon Recall

Some of these futons may fail cigarette ignition resistance tests, in violation of the federal Flammable Fabrics Act, because the boric acid flame retardant inside the futons may not have been evenly disbursed. This could result in burn injuries, should one of these futons catch fire.

Advance Thermo Control (ATC), of Hong Kong

CPSC, Advance Thermo Control Announce Recall of Baby Wipe Warmers

Mar 23, 2000Advance Thermo Control (ATC), of Hong Kong

CPSC, Advance Thermo Control Announce Recall of Baby Wipe Warmers

Cracks in the interior tub of these wipe warmers can allow water to contact the electrical components. This can result in consumers receiving an electric shock.

Russ Berrie & Co. Inc., of Oakland, N.J

CPSC, Russ Berrie & Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Rattles

Mar 22, 2000Russ Berrie & Co. Inc., of Oakland, N.J

CPSC, Russ Berrie & Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Rattles

The shape and size of the rattle's handle allow it to become lodged in the throats of babies, posing a choking hazard. The rattles violate the Federal Hazardous Substances Act for the design and construction of baby rattles.

CPSC, Ace Hardware Corp. Announce Recall of Shingling Hatchets

CPSC, Ace Hardware Corp. Announce Recall of Shingling Hatchets

The heads on these tools can detach when in use, striking the user or a bystander and causing serious injury.

Mar 22, 2000

InSTEP™ LLC, of Mendota Heights, Minn.

CPSC, InSTEP™ LLC Announce Recall of Jogging Strollers

Mar 20, 2000InSTEP™ LLC, of Mendota Heights, Minn.

CPSC, InSTEP™ LLC Announce Recall of Jogging Strollers

The stroller's brake can fail, causing the stroller to unexpectedly roll away, resulting in injury to a child.

Maxim Enterprise Inc., of Middleboro, Mass.

CPSC, Maxim Enterprise Inc. and Zany Brainy Inc. Announce Recall of Wooden Pull Toy

Mar 20, 2000Maxim Enterprise Inc., of Middleboro, Mass.

CPSC, Maxim Enterprise Inc. and Zany Brainy Inc. Announce Recall of Wooden Pull Toy

The pull toy's wheels can break off and the bead can detach from the pull string, posing small parts choking hazards to young children.

Kid Safe, of Van Nuys, Calif., U.S. Family Products, of Willard, Mo., Sleep Guardian, of Charleston, S.C., Jupiter Industries, of Ontario, Canada

CPSC Warns Against Baby Mattresses, Pads That Make Unfounded Claims About Reducing SIDS

Mar 16, 2000Kid Safe, of Van Nuys, Calif., U.S. Family Products, of Willard, Mo., Sleep Guardian, of Charleston, S.C., Jupiter Industries, of Ontario, Canada

CPSC Warns Against Baby Mattresses, Pads That Make Unfounded Claims About Reducing SIDS

CPSC is warning consumers that certain baby mattresses and mattress pads encourage the potentially deadly practice of placing babies to sleep on their stomachs, and claim that the products reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Despite the claims, CPSC is not aware of any evidence that proves that babies can safely be placed to sleep on their stomachs on these products, or that using the products will reduce the risk of SIDS.

CPSC, Michael's Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Lighters

CPSC, Michael's Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Lighters

These lighters can leak butane when they are ignited, causing an excessive burst of flame from the tip or other areas of the lighter. This presents a risk of fire and burn injuries to consumers.

Mar 9, 2000

DEWALT® Industrial Tool Co., of Baltimore, Md.

CPSC, DEWALT® Industrial Tool Co. Announce Recall of 18-Volt Battery Packs

Mar 2, 2000DEWALT® Industrial Tool Co., of Baltimore, Md.

CPSC, DEWALT® Industrial Tool Co. Announce Recall of 18-Volt Battery Packs

The battery packs' clips can come loose, causing the battery packs to fall. When working with these tools, falling battery packs weighing about 2.2 pounds can cause injury.

CPSC, Tim Hortons Announce Recall of Coffeemakers

CPSC, Tim Hortons Announce Recall of Coffeemakers

The coffeepot's handle can break, causing the pot to fall. Consumers can suffer burn injuries from hot coffee or lacerations from broken glass.

Mar 2, 2000

CPSC, Frieder Inc. Announce Recall of Power Strips

CPSC, Frieder Inc. Announce Recall of Power Strips

The wiring in these power strips is undersized and poses shock, electrocution and fire hazards.

Feb 29, 2000

CPSC, Dynacraft Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Mountain Bikes

CPSC, Dynacraft Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Mountain Bikes

The front suspension forks on these bikes might not have been welded properly, and can break apart during use, resulting in serious injury to the rider.

Feb 29, 2000

Cadet Manufacturing Co., of Vancouver, Wash.

CPSC, Cadet Recall In-Wall Heaters; Settle Lawsuit

Feb 17, 2000Cadet Manufacturing Co., of Vancouver, Wash.

CPSC, Cadet Recall In-Wall Heaters; Settle Lawsuit

Flames, sparks or molten particles can spew through the front grill cover of the heater into the living area of a residence, putting consumers at risk from fires, including burn injuries, smoke inhalation and property damage. The heaters also can become energized creating a risk of electric shock.

CPSC, TSI Prime Inc. Announce Recall of Ceiling Light Fixtures

CPSC, TSI Prime Inc. Announce Recall of Ceiling Light Fixtures

The light fixtures can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.

Feb 16, 2000

Mountain High Hosiery Ltd., of San Diego, Calif.

CPSC, Mountain High Hosiery Ltd. Announce Recall of Tommy Hilfiger Socks for Infants and Children

Feb 16, 2000Mountain High Hosiery Ltd., of San Diego, Calif.

CPSC, Mountain High Hosiery Ltd. Announce Recall of Tommy Hilfiger Socks for Infants and Children

The heat-sealed Tommy Hilfiger flag logo appliques on these socks can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

CPSC, Nordstrom Inc. Announce Recall of Infant and Toddler Jackets

CPSC, Nordstrom Inc. Announce Recall of Infant and Toddler Jackets

Snaps located on the flap pockets of these jackets could be removed, presenting a choking hazard to infants and young children.

Feb 15, 2000

New Cole Sewell Corp., of St. Paul, Minn.

CPSC, New Cole Sewell Corp. Announce Recall of Storm Doors

Feb 14, 2000New Cole Sewell Corp., of St. Paul, Minn.

CPSC, New Cole Sewell Corp. Announce Recall of Storm Doors

These storm doors were manufactured without retaining pins in the upper windows. The upper window can fall out and could injure nearby consumers.

The Colbra Group (out of business)

CPSC, Distributors Announce Recall of "FIRE CAP" Fire and Smoke Suppressants

Feb 8, 2000The Colbra Group (out of business)

CPSC, Distributors Announce Recall of "FIRE CAP" Fire and Smoke Suppressants

The product does not suppress fires and could intensify fires.

Prometheus International Inc., of Bell, Calif.

CPSC, Prometheus International Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Lighters

Feb 7, 2000Prometheus International Inc., of Bell, Calif.

CPSC, Prometheus International Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Lighters

The lighters do not have any child-resistant mechanisms, as required by the Consumer Product Safety Act. Young children could ignite the lighters, presenting a fire hazard.