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Recalls

Innovage LLC Recalls Discovery Kids Lamps Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
A defect in the lamp's printed circuit board can cause an electrical short, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. 02/09/2010 01:45:00pm

Summit Treestands Recalls Hunting Tree Stand Brackets Due to Fall Hazard
The tree stand can unexpectedly detach from the tree when the brackets fail, posing a fall hazard to consumers. 01/28/2010 04:30:00pm

Gas Cans Recalled by No-Spill; Containers Can Leak and Create Fire Hazard
The gas containers can leak fuel at the black plastic collar where the spout connects to the can, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. 01/07/2010 02:15:00pm

Rechargeable Batteries Used with Touch Panels for Audio/Visual Systems Recalled by AMX Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
A defect in the battery can cause the battery pack to overheat and rupture. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers. 01/28/2010 04:30:00pm

Generation 2 Worldwide and "ChildESIGNS" Drop Side Crib Brands Recalled; Three Infant Deaths Reported
The crib's plastic hardware can break which can cause the drop side of the crib to detach from a corner of the crib. When the drop side detaches, it creates a space into which an infant or toddler can roll and become wedged or entrapped. When a child is entrapped between the drop side and the crib mattress, it creates a risk of suffocation or strangulation. In addition, the crib's mattress support can detach from the crib frame, creating a hazardous space in which an infant or toddler could become entrapped and suffocate or strangle. 02/09/2010 01:00:00pm

Yamaha Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Loss of Steering Control
A bolt in the right front A arm can loosen in the suspension/steering system, resulting in the sudden loss of steering control. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders. 01/27/2010 11:30:00am

Sagittarius Sporting Goods Recalls Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The flexible rubber hose on the LP gas tank can come into contact with burner box, causing the hose to melt and rupture when the grill is lit. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers. 01/06/2010 12:00:00pm

Starbucks Recalls Glass Water Bottles Due to Laceration Hazard
The glass water bottle and/or its stopper can shatter when the consumer is removing or inserting the stopper, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. 01/28/2010 10:00:00am

Dollar General Recalls Toy Guns Due to Choking Hazard
The orange tips located at the end of the toy guns' barrels, which are designed to distinguish them from real guns, can easily be removed from the barrels, posing a choking hazard to children. 02/03/2010 12:30:00pm

Johnson Health Tech North America Recalls Horizon Fitness and LIVESTRONG Fitness Elliptical Trainers Due to Fall Hazard
The foot pedal can become disengaged, posing a fall hazard. 01/21/2010 04:00:00pm

Verandah Patio Fireplaces Recalled by W.S. Badcock Corp. Due to Fire Hazard
A paint used to finish the exterior shell may catch fire, posing a fire hazard to consumers. 12/23/2009 08:30:00am

Zippo Recalls Candle Lighters Due to Burn Hazard
Lighters can produce an excessive flame when adjusted to maximum flame setting, posing a burn hazard to consumers. 01/27/2010 11:30:00am

Children's Toy Jewelry Sets Recalled by Playmates Toys; Charms Violate the Total Lead Standard
A cylindrical metal connector on a charm can contain levels of total lead in excess of 300 ppm, which is prohibited under federal law. 02/02/2010 12:15:00pm

Rifle Crossbow Recalled by Master Cutlery; Crossbow Can Discharge Unexpectedly
The trigger mechanism becomes loose after 30 shots. When the safety mechanism is moved to the fire position, the crossbow will automatically discharge on its own. 01/19/2010 02:25:00pm

JCPenney Recalls Cooks Outdoor BBQ Grills Due to Fire Hazard
The drip pan on the grill does not allow for adequate drainage, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. 12/10/2009 04:30:00pm

Liebherr Recalls Built-In Refrigerators Due to Injury Hazard; Door Can Detach
The refrigerator's door can detach, posing an injury hazard to consumers. 01/27/2010 10:00:00am

Children's Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by GTM Sportswear Due to Strangulation Hazard
The children's jackets have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts. 02/02/2010 12:15:00pm

Bicycles and Framesets Recalled By Seattle Bike Supply Due to Fall Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) unanimously approved a new rule setting guidelines and requirements for information in mandatory recall notices. A mandatory recall can be ordered by the Commission or a U.S. District Court. 01/12/2010 11:00:00am

MTD Recalls Log Splitters Due to Amputation Hazard
The control handle of the log splitter could fail to automatically return to the neutral position as it should and could fail to stop the splitting wedge from moving forward, posing a risk of amputation to consumers' hands and fingers. 12/10/2009 01:15:00pm

BSH Home Appliances Corp. Expands Recall of Thermador Built-In Ovens Due to Fire Hazard
The ovens can have gaps in the insulation where overheating can occur and when used in the self-cleaning mode it can cause nearby cabinets to catch fire. This poses a fire hazard to consumers. 01/21/2010 04:00:00pm

Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by New Mode Sportswear Due to Strangulation Hazard
The children's sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts. 02/02/2010 12:15:00pm

Primal Vantage Recalls Plastic Tree Steps Due to Fall Hazard
The plastic portion of the step can break, posing a fall hazard to the user. 01/07/2010 01:00:00pm

Fire and Burn Hazards Prompt Recall of Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores
The burners can deteriorate causing irregular flames and the lids of some models can catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards to the consumer. 11/18/2009 01:00:00pm

Lysol Steam Cleaning Mop Recalled by Conair Corp. Due to Burn and Laceration Hazards
Hot water mixed with Lysol can forcefully spurt out and rupture the housing unit, posing a burn hazard and a laceration hazard to consumers from the broken housing unit. 01/21/2010 04:00:00pm

Children's Greeting Cards with Bracelets Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The surface paint coating on the bracelets sold with greeting cards contain excessive levels of lead violating the federal lead paint standard. 02/02/2010 12:15:00pm

Scuba Regulators Recalled by Cressi Due to Risk of Drowning
Partial obstruction of the High Pressure (HP) port can produce an inaccurate reading on the pressure gauge, resulting in a slow descent of the needle in the pressure gauge. The inaccurate reading on the gauge poses a drowning hazard to divers. 12/23/2009 08:30:00am

Backpack Blowers Recalled by Homelite Due to Fire Hazard
The fuel tank can leak gasoline, posing a fire hazard to consumers. 11/12/2009 01:00:00pm

Connector Kits Used with Sonitrol Access Control Modules Recalled; Failure Could Lead to Entrapment in an Emergency
The pin connector can fail and prevent a door from being unlocked from the inside, posing an entrapment hazard to consumers. This failure can lead to the inability to vacate a location in an emergency. 01/21/2010 04:00:00pm

FAF Inc. Recalls Children's Necklaces Sold Exclusively at Walmart Stores Due to High Levels of Cadmium
The recalled necklaces contain high levels of cadmium. Cadmium is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. 01/29/2010 12:30:00pm

5.11 Tactical Knives Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard
The knife can fail to lock into its open position, posing a cutting hazard to consumers. 12/22/2009 02:15:00pm

Halloween Flashlights Sold Exclusively at Target Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
The flashlights can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers. 10/28/2009 10:30:00am

Lifetime Brands Recalls Fruit and Vegetable Choppers Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold at Sam's Club
Pieces of the chopper's metal blades can break off during use and fall into food being prepared in the chopper, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. 01/21/2010 04:00:00pm

Regal Lager Announces Recall to Repair CYBEX Strollers; Risk of Fingertip Amputation and Laceration Hazards
The stroller's hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller. 01/27/2010 10:00:00am

Diving Equipment Recalled by Dive Rite Due to Drowning Hazard
The over pressure valve springs in the diving equipment could rust and fail allowing the buoyancy compensator devices to leak, posing a drowning hazard to divers. 12/22/2009 02:15:00pm

Toro Recalls Zero Turn Mowers Due to Burn Hazard
The coolant overflow container on the recalled mowers can become over-pressurized and cause hot coolant to spray on the operator. This poses a burn hazard to consumers. 10/22/2009 10:30:00am

MooreCo Recalls Ergonomic Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
The legs of the chair can break, posing fall hazard to the user. 01/19/2010 02:25:00pm

RadioShack Recalls Knight Hawk Toy Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard
The battery housing under the helicopter canopy can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard. 01/26/2010 02:00:00pm

Polaris Industries Recalls Certain ATVs Due to Crash Hazard
The front suspension ball joint stem can separate from the steering knuckle and cause the rider to lose steering control, posing a risk of injury or death to riders. 12/22/2009 02:15:00pm

Off-Road Utility Vehicles Recalled by Bad Boy Enterprises Due To Crash Hazard
The off-road vehicles can accelerate without warning, posing a risk of injury to the user and/or bystander. 10/21/2009 11:15:00am

Pier 1 Imports Recalls Glitter Tea Lights Due to Fire Hazard
The flame from the tea lights can ignite the glitter on the candle, posing a fire hazard. 01/14/2010 10:00:00am

Horse Toy Figures Recalled by Blip Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The surface paint coating on the horse contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. 01/26/2010 02:00:00pm

CO2 Bicycle Tire Inflators Sold at Walmart Recalled by Todson Inc. Due to Risk of Injury
The pressurized cartridge containing carbon dioxide (CO2) can forcefully separate from the pump head, posing a risk of injury to the consumer. 12/17/2009 01:15:00pm

Additional Injuries Prompt DeVilbiss to Reannounce Recall of Pressure Washers and Air Compressors Due to Fracture and Laceration Hazards
The pressure washers and air compressors have pneumatic tires with plastic hubs that can burst, posing fracture and laceration hazards to consumers. 10/06/2009 08:00:00am

Pier 1 Imports Recalls Santa Tea Light Holders Due to Fire Hazard
The flame from tea lights can ignite these tea light holders, posing a fire hazard. 01/14/2010 10:00:00am

Boy's Three-Piece Santa Sets Recalled by Macy's Due to Choking Hazard
Loose buttons on the suit's jacket may easily detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. 01/26/2010 02:00:00pm

BRP Recalls All Terrain Vehicles Due to Loss of Steering Control
The dynamic power steering can fail, resulting in the sudden loss of steering control. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders. 12/02/2009 09:30:00am

Directors Chairs Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fall Hazard; Made by White Tiger
The chair back supports can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. 10/06/2009 08:00:00am

Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard Prompts Recall of Mattress Sets by Mattress World
The mattress sets fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard and pose a fire hazard to consumers. 01/13/2010 10:30:00am

Graco Recalls Strollers Due to Fingertip Amputation and Laceration Hazards
The hinges on the stroller's canopy pose a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is opening or closing the canopy. 01/20/2010 07:00:00am

Salomon USA Recalls Ski Bindings Due to Unexpected Release, Fall Hazard
The toe component of the ski bindings could fail to fully secure the ski boot to the ski binding, causing the binding to release unexpectedly. This could cause the skier to lose control or fall and suffer injuries. 11/19/2009 04:30:00pm

Compact Tractors Recalled by John Deere Due to Injury Hazard
An incorrectly sized differential was installed in the tractor transaxle affecting the engagement of the differential lock and causing the tractor to turn to the left when braking. This causes the vehicle to veer left when the brake is applied, posing a risk of collision and injury to the operator and bystanders. 09/30/2009 11:00:00am

Rockler Companies Recalls LED Light Kits Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
Defective wiring in the light kits can cause the battery pack to overheat and explode, posing a risk of burn and fire hazards to consumers. 01/12/2010 03:55:00pm

Dorel Asia Recalls To Replace Cribs; Pose Strangulation and Suffocation Hazards
The drop side hardware can fail causing the drop side to detach from the crib. When the drop side detaches it creates a space in which an infant or toddler can become entrapped and suffocate or strangle. In addition, the recalled cribs can pose a serious entrapment and strangulation hazard when a slat is damaged. This can occur while the crib is in use, in storage, being put together, taken apart or reassembled; or during shipping and handling. 01/19/2010 03:20:00pm

Gorilla Inc. Recalls EXO-Tech Safety Harness Due to Fall Hazard
The webbing of the waist belt on the safety harness is not routed through the lineman's loop located on the front of the harness near waist level. Since the loops are not properly anchored to the harness webbing but are attached only through stitching not intended to restrain a user during a fall, they that can pull away from the harness when force is applied, leaving the user unrestrained. 11/18/2009 09:00:00am

Lamplight Farms Recalls Replacement Torch Fuel Containers Due to Fire Hazard
The flame guards on the recalled replacement torch fuel containers can malfunction and cause the containers to melt while the torch is in use, posing a fire hazard to consumers. 09/29/2009 12:30:00pm

Lenmar Enterprises Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold for Cordless Phones Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. 01/12/2010 11:00:00am

Drop Side Cribs Recalled by Caramia Furniture Due to Fall and Entrapment Hazards
The slats on the cribs drop-side can detach from the top and bottom rails, posing fall and entrapment hazards to the child. 01/14/2010 10:00:00am

Bicycles Recalled by Easton Sports; Stem Failure Poses Fall Hazard
The bicycle stem can crack and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of serious injury if the rider falls. 11/12/2009 01:00:00pm

Grand Trunk Recalls Parachute Hammocks Due to Fall Hazard
The hammock's supporting hooks can fail, causing occupants to fall and suffer injuries. 09/23/2009 09:30:00am

Snow moves this way - LINKS

Snow continues to move east headed for the hard-hit Mid-Atlantic region and Southern New England. The storm hit the Midwest early, closing schools and greeting commuters with slick, slushy roads from Minneapolis and Chicago to Louisville, Ky. Hundreds of flights were canceled at Chicago's airports as the storm moved across Illinois, where up to a foot of snow was forecast. Powerful winds and snow are expected by the afternoon, and could leave as much as 20 inches of new snow in Washington. New York City announced students would have a rare snow day Wednesday, only the third in six years.

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Kerrigan death ruled a homicide

The state medical examiner has ruled the death of Olympic skater Nancy Kerrigan's father as a homicide. The ME's office says 70-year old Daniel Kerrigan died of a heart rhythm problem after suffering a neck injury so severe it damaged his voice box. The findings could prompt new charges against Kerrigan's brother, Mark. Daniel Kerrigan died Jan. 24 after what authorities said was a struggle his 45-year-old son. The younger Kerrigan has pleaded not guilty to assault and is undergoing a psychiatric evaluation.

Gloucester seeks $1.3M from water contractor

The city of Gloucester has filed a $1.3 million insurance claim against the company that ran its drinking water system during last summer's contamination crisis that required a nearly three-week long boil order. City lawyer Suzanne Egan tells The Gloucester Daily Times that in the claim filed last month the city alleges "breach of contract" by United Water.

Man to face retrial in 1980 Cape Cod slaying

A Brockton man whose murder conviction was overturned by the state's highest court will stand trial for a second time in connection with a three-decade-old slaying. The Cape Cod Times reports that prosecutors and defense lawyers on Monday agreed to begin Steven Stewart's retrial on November 1st.

Woman sues broker over secondhand smoke

A Massachusetts woman who says she was forced to move out of her Boston condominium because of secondhand smoke from a neighbor is suing her real estate broker. Alyssa Burrage said her broker repeatedly assured her that the owner of the condo she was buying in 2006 was a smoker and the smell would go away.