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Noncontact Electrical Tester Recalled by Fluke Due to Shock or Burn Hazard
The testers can fail to give an indication of live voltage, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is off, posing a risk of serious injury or death from electrical shock or thermal burns. 03/11/2010 02:45:00pm

Infant Deaths Prompt CPSC Warning About Sling Carriers for Babies
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is advising parents and caregivers to be cautious when using infant slings for babies younger than four months of age. In researching incident reports from the past 20 years, CPSC identified and is investigating at least 14 deaths associated with sling-style infant carriers, including three in 2009. Twelve of the deaths involved babies younger than four months of age. 03/12/2010 12:40:00pm

Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Machetes Due to Laceration Hazard
The saw side of the machete can stick in wood during use, and if the user's hand slips off the handle and slides forward across the machete blade, this poses a laceration hazard. 03/09/2010 03:20:00pm

Outdoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by American Electric Lighting Due to Shock Hazard
Improper wiring in the light fixtures poses a shock hazard to consumers. 03/03/2010 09:30:00am

Coil Nailers Recalled by Hitachi Koki Due to Serious Injury Hazard
The nailers could have a faulty feeder that can allow nails to be ejected sideways, posing a serious injury hazard to the user or bystanders. 03/11/2010 11:30:00am

CPSC Issues Warning on Children's Winter and Holiday-Themed Charm Bracelets with High Levels of Cadmium
The bracelets contain high levels of cadmium. Laboratory analysis determined that in certain tests, over 20,000 micrograms of cadmium were released from the snowman alone. Cadmium can be toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. 03/11/2010 02:15:00pm

Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard
Fuel can leak from the fuel pump at the fuel tank mounting screws, posing a fire hazard to consumers. 02/23/2010 11:10:00am

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

Telebrands Recalls Scarves with Microwaveable Heat Packs Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The heat packs can overheat when heated in a microwave oven, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. 03/10/2010 11:15:00am

Byer California Recalls Girl's Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
The drawstrings on the neck and waist of the jacket can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children. 03/10/2010 11:15:00am

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

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

Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by Ethan Allen
Strangulation can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the shade or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. Also, strangulation can occur when a child's neck become entangled on the free-standing loop. 03/04/2010 02:50:00pm

Girl's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Regaliti Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children. 03/10/2010 11:15:00am

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

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

Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds by Meijer
Roll-up Blinds-Strangulations can occur if the lifting loops slide off the side of the blind and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material. Roman Shades-Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. 03/02/2010 04:20:00pm

Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Brand Evolution Due to Strangulation Hazard
The hoodies have drawstrings through the hoods that pose a strangulation hazard to children. 03/10/2010 11:15:00am

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

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

Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by Lutron Electronics
Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. Also, in manual Roman shades, strangulations can also occur if the shade's looped bead chain is not attached to the wall or to the floor and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop. 03/02/2010 03:45:00pm

LELE & Company Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirt Sets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children. 03/03/2010 03:30:00pm

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

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

Climate Control Footrests Recalled by Fellowes Due to Fire Hazard
The footrest's fan can become blocked and overheat when used in the upright position, posing a fire hazard. 02/25/2010 01:00:00pm

Children's Bracelets Recalled by Chandigarh Fashion Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The surface coating on the bracelets contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. 03/03/2010 09:30:00am

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

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

Bristol Model and Martha Stewart Collection(r) Enameled Steel Tea Kettles Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
The handle on the tea kettle can come loose, posing a burn hazard to the consumer. 02/23/2010 02:40:00pm

Boys' Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Ten West Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold at Burlington Coat Factory
The children's jackets have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. 03/03/2010 09:30:00am

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

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

Motor Controllers for Submersible Pump Systems Recalled by Franklin Electric Due to Shock Hazard
The product label can lose adhesion, exposing the circuitry. This could pose a shock hazard to consumers. 02/18/2010 03:20:00pm

Children's Fork and Spoon Sets Recalled by Peachtree Playthings Due to Choking Hazard; Sold at Dollar Tree and Deals
The middle two prongs of the plastic fork can detach, posing a choking hazard to children. 03/02/2010 03:45:00pm

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

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

Kikkerland Design Recalls Foldable Step Stools Sold By QVC Due to Fall Hazard
The step stools can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. 02/18/2010 03:20:00pm

Sportime Recalls Children's Floor Hockey Sets Due to Lead Paint Hazard
The surface coating on the boards, which are assembled together to form the floor hockey playing-field, contain excessive levels of lead violating the federal lead paint standard. 02/25/2010 01:00:00pm

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

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

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

Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Baycreek Due to Strangulation Hazard
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996 CPSC, issued guidelines (which were incorporated in to an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled in the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts. 02/18/2010 04:20:00pm

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

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

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

Children's Hooded Jackets Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory Recalled by Franshaw Due to Strangulation Hazard
The jackets have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children. In February 1996 CPSC, issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled in the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts. 02/18/2010 03:20:00pm

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

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

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

Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Weeplay Kids Due to Strangulation Hazard
The sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood which poses 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 in the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts. 02/18/2010 03:20:00pm

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

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

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

Bobens Trading Recalls Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts With Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory
The hooded zip sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996 CPSC, issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled in the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments such as sweatshirts and jackets. 02/18/2010 03:20:00pm

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

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

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

Allreds Design Recalls Baby Bracelets and Pacifier Clips Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
The recalled bracelets and pacifier clip clasps contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. 02/17/2010 03:30:00pm

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

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

St. Patrick's Day festivities

It will be a day for wearing green, but organizers of South Boston's annual St. Patrick's Day parade are hoping the forecast of rain doesn't turn spirits blue. The parade is scheduled to step off at 1 p.m. on Sunday from the Broadway MBTA station and end at Andrew Square.

Republicans Warn Against Passing Health Care Bill

Newly arrived Republican Sen. Scott Brown of Massachusetts accused President Barack Obama and Democrats on Saturday of a "bitter, destructive and endless" drive to pass health overhaul legislation that Brown warned would be disastrous. "An entire year has gone to waste," Brown said in the weekly GOP radio and Internet address.

Bad weather in NY diverts air traffic to Boston

Bad weather in New York is diverting air traffic to Boston. Logan International Airport was hosting extra international aircraft Saturday as heavy rain and high winds created delays at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. Massport spokesman Matthew Brelis says nine overseas flights had to stop in Boston because they no longer had the fuel to wait for clearance into Kennedy.

Vigil in Boston for European victims of clergy sex abuse

Protesters in Boston called for a government investigation of clergy sex abuse claims nationwide, saying revelations concerning the Pope show the Catholic church will never reform itself. About 30 people held vigil Saturday in downtown Boston, one of several cities nationwide where protesters expressed solidarity with European abuse victims.

Pelosi: Hill closing in on health care overhaul

President Barack Obama put off the start of a scheduled Asian trip on Friday as the White House and senior Democrats reached for agreement on long-stalled health care legislation they hope to push through Congress within days. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is voicing fresh confidence there are enough votes to pass sweeping health care legislation, saying lawmakers are "one day closer" to a historic achievement. Summing up intense work to get the measure through Congress, Pelosi told reporters on Capitol Hill she felt "very exhilarated" by the tone of conversation in a caucus of Democrats Friday morning. She said, "We stand ready to stay as long as necessary" to finish the bill, which has been heavily debated for well over a year.