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CPSC, JumpSport Recalls Trampoline Safety Net Enclosures

Trampoline Safety Net Enclosures Inc., of Saratoga, Calif.
CPSC, JumpSport Recalls Trampoline Safety Net Enclosures
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CPSC, JumpSport Recalls Trampoline Safety Net Enclosures

The straps on the bottom of the net can break. Children can fall out under the net and off the trampoline and be injured.

Nov 17, 1999Trampoline Safety Net Enclosures Inc., of Saratoga, Calif.
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CPSC & Dynacraft Industries Recall Mountain Bikes

Dynacraft Industries Inc., of San Rafael, Calif.
CPSC & Dynacraft Industries Recall Mountain Bikes
CPSCGeneral Alert

CPSC & Dynacraft Industries Recall Mountain Bikes

These bikes could have defective handlebar stems, which will not tighten sufficiently to lock onto the bicycles. This can cause the front wheel not to turn properly, resulting in serious injuries to the rider, from falls.

Nov 17, 1999Dynacraft Industries Inc., of San Rafael, Calif.
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CPSC, J.C. Penney Announce Recall of Boys Jackets

J.C. Penney Co. Inc., of Plano, Texas
CPSC, J.C. Penney Announce Recall of Boys Jackets
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CPSC, J.C. Penney Announce Recall of Boys Jackets

There are 7-inch drawstrings at the bottom of the jackets. Children could be dragged if the drawstrings catch in a vehicle's door, and suffer injury or death.

Nov 17, 1999J.C. Penney Co. Inc., of Plano, Texas
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CPSC & Sea & Sea Underwater Photography Recall Underwater Strobes

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CPSC & Sea & Sea Underwater Photography Recall Underwater Strobes
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CPSC & Sea & Sea Underwater Photography Recall Underwater Strobes

If the strobe becomes flooded, gas build-up can cause the battery cap to forcefully eject off of the strobe or cause the front section of the strobe to violently separate from the back section. Pieces of the strobe can strike the user or others in the vicinity.

Nov 17, 1999
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CPSC, Manufacturers Announce Recall to Replace Toy and Youth Basketball Nets

Franklin Sports, of Stoughton, Mass., Huffy Sports, of Sussex, Wis., Lifetime Products, of Clearfield, Utah
CPSC, Manufacturers Announce Recall to Replace Toy and Youth Basketball Nets
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CPSC, Manufacturers Announce Recall to Replace Toy and Youth Basketball Nets

Children could strangle on loops or openings in nets that come unhooked from the rim or have knots that slide. If children put their heads into these openings, the net can get tangled around their necks.

Nov 17, 1999Franklin Sports, of Stoughton, Mass., Huffy Sports, of Sussex, Wis., Lifetime Products, of Clearfield, Utah
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CPSC, Perfecto Manufacturing Inc. Announce Recall of Aquarium Lights

Perfecto Manufacturing Inc., of Noblesville, Ind.
CPSC, Perfecto Manufacturing Inc. Announce Recall of Aquarium Lights
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CPSC, Perfecto Manufacturing Inc. Announce Recall of Aquarium Lights

Sharp edges on these lights could cut the insulation on the wiring. If the wires become exposed, consumers could suffer shocks or electrocution. There is also a risk of fire. In addition, some of these lights could overheat and cause the same problems.

Nov 10, 1999Perfecto Manufacturing Inc., of Noblesville, Ind.
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CPSC, Fluke Corp. Announce Second Recall of Electrical Testers

Fluke Corp., of Everett, Wash.
CPSC, Fluke Corp. Announce Second Recall of Electrical Testers
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CPSC, Fluke Corp. Announce Second Recall of Electrical Testers

The batteries in the tester could fail to maintain proper contact due to corrosion within the battery compartment, causing the device to lose power. Consumers testing electrical sources could fail to be warned of the presence of live current if the tester is not powered, posing a risk of shock, electrocution, and thermal burns.

Nov 9, 1999Fluke Corp., of Everett, Wash.
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CPSC, Woods Industries, Inc. Recall Extension Cord Reels

Woods Industries, Inc., of Carmel, Ind.
CPSC, Woods Industries, Inc. Recall Extension Cord Reels
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CPSC, Woods Industries, Inc. Recall Extension Cord Reels

The housing of the extension cord reels could become energized, resulting in electrical shock or electrocution.

Nov 4, 1999Woods Industries, Inc., of Carmel, Ind.
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CPSC, Fairlong International Recall Extension Cords

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CPSC, Fairlong International Recall Extension Cords
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CPSC, Fairlong International Recall Extension Cords

The cords have undersized wires, incorrect ratings, lack overcurrent protection and allow polarize plugs to be incorrectly inserted into the receptacles. These cords present fire, shock and electrocution hazards to consumers.

Nov 4, 1999
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CPSC & Penda New York Recall Cigarette Lighters

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CPSC & Penda New York Recall Cigarette Lighters
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CPSC & Penda New York Recall Cigarette Lighters

The lighters do not have any child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children could ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards.

Nov 1, 1999
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CPSC & Montgomery Wards Recall Boys Jackets and Sweatshirts

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CPSC & Montgomery Wards Recall Boys Jackets and Sweatshirts
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CPSC & Montgomery Wards Recall Boys Jackets and Sweatshirts

The jackets and sweatshirts have hood drawstrings. Children can get entangled and strangle in the drawstrings that catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches.

Nov 1, 1999
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CPSC, Holmes Products Corp. Announce Recall of Portable Heaters

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CPSC, Holmes Products Corp. Announce Recall of Portable Heaters
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CPSC, Holmes Products Corp. Announce Recall of Portable Heaters

The thermostats in some of these heaters are improperly positioned, which can cause them to overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Oct 21, 1999
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CPSC & Stihl Recall Various Weed Trimmers, Brushcutters and Augers

Stihl Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.
CPSC & Stihl Recall Various Weed Trimmers, Brushcutters and Augers
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CPSC & Stihl Recall Various Weed Trimmers, Brushcutters and Augers

Fuel could leak from an unsealed seam in the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.

Oct 20, 1999Stihl Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.
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CPSC & Midland Consumer Radio Recall Weather Radios

Midland Consumer Radio Inc., of Kansas City, Mo.
CPSC & Midland Consumer Radio Recall Weather Radios
CPSCGeneral Alert

CPSC & Midland Consumer Radio Recall Weather Radios

The radio contains a programming error, which can cause the device to fail to recognize certain signals broadcast by the National Weather Service. Consumers could fail to receive some National Weather Service notices advising of a severe weather threat putting lives and property at risk.

Oct 20, 1999Midland Consumer Radio Inc., of Kansas City, Mo.
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CPSC, GE Announce Recall of Dishwashers

General Electric (GE) Appliances, of Louisville, Ky.
CPSC, GE Announce Recall of Dishwashers
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CPSC, GE Announce Recall of Dishwashers

The dishwashers have a slide switch that allows consumers to choose between heat drying and energy saver functions. Over time, the slide switch can melt and ignite, presenting a fire hazard.

Oct 18, 1999General Electric (GE) Appliances, of Louisville, Ky.
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CPSC, Shine International Trading Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Cigarette Lighters

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CPSC, Shine International Trading Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Cigarette Lighters
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CPSC, Shine International Trading Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Cigarette Lighters

The lighters child-resistant mechanisms fail to meet the requirements of the Consumer Product Safety Act. Young children could ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards. Additionally, the lighters can leak fuel and remain on after consumers have used them, which also presents fire and burn hazards.

Oct 14, 1999
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CPSC, York International Corp. Announce Recall of York International Corporation Diamond 80 Furnaces

York International Corp., of York, Pa.
CPSC, York International Corp. Announce Recall of York International Corporation Diamond 80 Furnaces
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CPSC, York International Corp. Announce Recall of York International Corporation Diamond 80 Furnaces

Because of inadequate gluing, the insulation surrounding the heat exchanger can separate from the cabinet wall of the furnace, and fall onto the heat exchanger. This could cause surrounding combustible material and drywall to catch on fire, which has the potential to cause burn injuries and deaths.

Oct 13, 1999York International Corp., of York, Pa.
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CPSC, Universal Candle Co. Announce Recall of Halloween Pumpkin Tealight Candles Sold at Bath & Body Works

Universal Candle Co., of China
CPSC, Universal Candle Co. Announce Recall of Halloween Pumpkin Tealight Candles Sold at Bath & Body Works
CPSCGeneral Alert

CPSC, Universal Candle Co. Announce Recall of Halloween Pumpkin Tealight Candles Sold at Bath & Body Works

The candles can burn with a high flame, presenting fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Oct 13, 1999Universal Candle Co., of China
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CPSC, Gateway Announce Recall of Foam Rubber Toy Cows

Gateway Inc., of San Diego, Calif.
CPSC, Gateway Announce Recall of Foam Rubber Toy Cows
CPSCGeneral Alert

CPSC, Gateway Announce Recall of Foam Rubber Toy Cows

Small pieces of these foam rubber cows can tear away, posing a serious choking hazard to young children.

Oct 8, 1999Gateway Inc., of San Diego, Calif.
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CPSC, Benckiser Announce Recall of Scrub Free Daily Shower Cleaner and Daily Shower Spray

Benckiser Consumer Products Inc. of Greenwich, Conn.
CPSC, Benckiser Announce Recall of Scrub Free Daily Shower Cleaner and Daily Shower Spray
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CPSC, Benckiser Announce Recall of Scrub Free Daily Shower Cleaner and Daily Shower Spray

The bottles can contain a bacteria. The bacteria usually does not affect healthy individuals, but could cause respiratory or other infections in individuals with chronic health problems or in individuals who have impaired immune systems.

Oct 7, 1999Benckiser Consumer Products Inc. of Greenwich, Conn.
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CPSC & Sonca Products Recall Toy Flashlights

Playmobil, Sonca Products
CPSCGeneral Alert

CPSC & Sonca Products Recall Toy Flashlights

Burn - Not Fire-Related

Sep 22, 1999Playmobil, Sonca Products
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CPSC & New Buffalo Recall Work Lights

New Buffalo
CPSC & New Buffalo Recall Work Lights
CPSCGeneral Alert

CPSC & New Buffalo Recall Work Lights

Electrocution/Electric Shock

Sep 22, 1999New Buffalo
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CPSC, Louisville Ladder Announce Recall of RIDGID® Stepladders

RIDGID, Home Depot, Louisville Ladder
CPSCGeneral Alert

CPSC, Louisville Ladder Announce Recall of RIDGID® Stepladders

Fall

Sep 8, 1999RIDGID, Home Depot, Louisville Ladder
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CPSC, West Bend Announce Recall of Water Distillers

TIC, Roex, WaterWise, Table Charm, Mountain Stream, Usana, Sci Can, West Bend, Pure Logic, Millennium
CPSCGeneral Alert

CPSC, West Bend Announce Recall of Water Distillers

Fire & Fire-Related Burn

Sep 7, 1999TIC, Roex, WaterWise, Table Charm, Mountain Stream, Usana, Sci Can, West Bend, Pure Logic, Millennium

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