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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pull Toys Recalled by Manhattan Group LLC Due to Choking and Aspiration Hazards
The toy has wooden components that can break or come loose, posing a choking/aspiration hazard to young children. 02/10/2010 11:30:00am

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

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

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

Britax Recalls Strollers Due to Risk of Fingertip Amputations and Lacerations
The stroller's hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller. 02/10/2010 11:30:00am

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

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

Tiny Love Recalls Wind Chime Toys Due to Puncture and Laceration Hazards
The wind chime toy can be pulled apart exposing sharp metal rods, posing puncture and laceration hazards to the baby. 02/10/2010 11:30:00am

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

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

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

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

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

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

Teen seriously hurt in bicycle crash in Swansea

A 15-year-old Somerset teenager is being treated at a Rhode Island hospital after suffering serious injuries in a bike accident Tuesday afternoon. Police and witnesses say the 15-year old rode his bike into oncoming traffic on Bark Street in Swansea. Police say drivers never saw him coming and some witnesses have told police he was wearing headphones at the time. The driver of the car is described as an elderly woman who was so distraught she had to be hospitalized as well.

MA Senate approves Lawrence finance bill

The Massachusetts Senate has approved a bill allowing the city of Lawrence to float up to $35 million in municipal bonds to help balance its budget. The Senate rejected a Republican-sponsored amendment that would have required the administration to immediately place the city under the control of a state-appointed finance control board.

Lawrence school head indicted on fraud charges

Suspended Lawrence Superintendent Wilfredo Laboy has been indicted on charges of fraud and embezzlement. An Essex County grand jury returned nine indictments against the educator Tuesday after months of investigation. Police had raided his home and office. One of the charges accuses him of having alcohol on school grounds.

Braintree Police investigate bold robbery at Zales

Braintree Police are investigating a bold robbery at a Zales jewelry store in South Shore Plaza. Police say the suspect asked to see two loose diamonds worth $20,000 each, and then grabbed them from an employee and ran out of the store to a waiting getaway car.

RMV highlighting ways to avoid branch visit

The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles is trying a workaround after the governor killed a $5 fee it wanted to impose for in-person service. Registrar Rachel Kaprelian called a news conference for Wednesday to highlight two ways to cancel a license plate without having to visit a branch office and wait in line. She says it's "one of the simplest Registry services."