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Last Update: Thu Jun 5 17:49:39 2008

+ Children's Animal Tracking Explorer Kit Recalled by MindWare; Contains Chemical That Irritates Skin and Eyes + The powder in the kit marked "plaster of paris" is actually calcium hydroxide, which poses a risk of skin and eye irritation to ...

+ Polycom, Inc. Recalls Wireless Conference Phone Batteries Due to Fire Hazard + The battery packs can overheat, posing a fire or burn ...

+ Simmons Kids Recalls Crib Mattresses Due to Entrapment Hazard + Some of the crib mattresses can measure smaller than the 27 1/4 inch minimum width requirement for cribs, creating a gap between the ...

+ eStyle Recalls Mini Chef Toy Kitchens Due to Choking and Tip-Over Hazards + The four pegs supporting the oven shelf and four pegs supporting the refrigerator shelf can pull out of the wood, posing a choking ...

+ Bassettbaby Cribs Recalled Due to Entrapment Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Babies "R" Us + The space between the spindles on some cribs can fail to meet federal standards and can pose an entrapment hazard to ...

+ Polaris Industries Expands Recall of ATVs Due to Fire Hazard + The ATVs can have defective Electronic Control Modules (ECM) that overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to ...

+ QVC Recalls Tomato Planters Due to Collapse Hazard + The legs on the bottom of the planter can detach when the planter is moved or becomes unbalanced. This could cause the planter to fall ...

+ Log Swings Recalled by Far East Brokers and Consultants Due to Fall Hazard + A missing nail connecting the back of the log chair to the seat can cause the back to separate from the seat while in use, posing a ...

+ Children's Jewelry Recalled By Daiso Due to Risk of Lead Exposure + The jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health ...

+ QuinCrafts Children's Jewelry Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure + The clasps on some of the jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse ...

+ Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Sold Exclusively in Walgreens Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards by TWIE + The rechargeable battery contained inside the helicopter can catch fire, igniting the helicopter and nearby combustible materials. ...

+ Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores Recall Outdoor Benches Due to Fall Hazard + The benches can become unstable and break, posing a fall hazard to ...

+ CPSC Urges Consumers to Prepare for Dangers After the Storm + June 1st marks the start of hurricane season. As you put your hurricane plan in place to protect your family and your home, CPSC is ...

+ Electric Candle Warmers Recalled by Provo Craft & Novelty Due to Fire Hazard + The internal heating element of the candle warmer can detach and melt the bottom of its plastic casing, which can in turn ignite or ...

+ Miele Recalls Gas Dryers Due to Risk of Gas Leak or Fire + If the dryer is improperly installed, the dryer's internal gas fitting can loosen, posing a risk of gas leaking into the house. [...] exhaust duct can become dislodged, which can cause lint to build up and be carried through the gas burner. This poses a risk of fire.