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Dorel Juvenile Group Recalls Eddie Bauer Rocking Wood Bassinets Due to Infant Suffocation Hazard www.cpsc.gov 155 TWEETS
The bottom locking mechanism can fail to lock, allowing infants to roll into the side of the bassinet. Two infants were reported to have breathing difficulties when this happened.
GE Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard www.cpsc.gov 132 TWEETS
GE, GE Adora, GE Eterna, GE Profile and Hotpoint brand dishwashers are included in this recall. GE has received seven reports of fires.
Nearly 140 Tragic Child Drownings In Pools and Spas Reported By Media In Summer 2012 www.cpsc.gov 125 TWEETS
Initial summer drowning figures from Memorial Day to Labor Day are only part of the annual toll.
ValcoBaby Booster Seats Recalled Due to Fall Hazard www.cpsc.gov 117 TWEETS
The spring button mechanism that secures the toddler seat can disengage. The seat is designed to attach to Valco "Tri-Mode" and "Zee" strollers.
Safety 1st Toilet and Cabinet Locks Recalled Due to Lock Failure; Children Can Gain Unintended Access to Water and Dangerous Items www.cpsc.gov 116 TWEETS
Young children can disengage the locks. Dorel Juvenile Group has received 278 reports of cabinet locks and 110 reports of toilet locks that did not adequately secure cabinets and toilets.
Pink Angel Embroidered Girls' Denim Shorts Recalled by Buy Buy Baby Due to Choking Hazard www.cpsc.gov 108 TWEETS
Decorative studs on the pockets can detach. The shorts were sold infant and toddler sizes 12M to 4T.
Ceiling Fans Recalled by Westinghouse Lighting Due to Shock and Fire Hazards www.cpsc.gov 107 TWEETS
Ceiling Fans Recalled by Westinghouse Lighting Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
Captain Cutlass Pirate Toy Guns Recalled by Dillon Importing Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard www.cpsc.gov 105 TWEETS
The paint on the toy pistols contains excessive levels of lead.
Aqua-Leisure Recalls Children's Trampolines Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Toys "R" Us Stores www.cpsc.gov 96 TWEETS
Handlebars on the child-size trampolines can break, posing a risk of fall or laceration from sharp metal.
Black & Decker Coffeemakers Recalled by Applica Consumer Products Due to Injury Hazard www.cpsc.gov 93 TWEETS
The firm has received more than 1,200 reports of handles breaking; 68 reports of burns or cuts.
U.S. CPSC Firework Safety www.cpsc.gov 82 TWEETS
"Consumers need to heed our warning: fireworks related incidents, especially those involving illegal fireworks, can be fatal," said CPSC Chairman Inez Tenenbaum. "Only use legal fireworks and follow CPSC's tips to ensure your holiday remain
Safety 1st Cabinet Locks Recalled Due to Lock Failure; Children Can Gain Unintended Access to Dangerous Items www.cpsc.gov 82 TWEETS
Safety 1st Cabinet Locks Recalled Due to Lock Failure; Children Can Gain Unintended Access to Dangerous Items
In Home Danger: CPSC Warns of Children Drowning in Bathtubs, Bath Seats and Buckets www.cpsc.gov 81 TWEETS
There were more than 400 deaths over a five-year period. Children under the age of 2 are most at risk of drowning at home. Most drown in bathtubs or bath products.
California Innovations Expands Recall of Freezer Gel Packs Due to Ingestion Hazard www.cpsc.gov 80 TWEETS
If the freezer packs become damaged, they can leak a gel that could cause illness if ingested in large amounts.
Flushmate Recalls Flushmate® III Pressure-Assisted Flushing System Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards www.cpsc.gov 78 TWEETS
The Flushmate III system can burst, shatter toilet tank, injure users. Flushmate has received 304 reports of systems bursting, resulting in property damage and 14 injuries.
Check Your Home for These Recalled Recreational and Home Products Now that Spring is Here www.cpsc.gov 77 TWEETS
Check your home for these spring-related recalls. It could save your life or prevent serious injury.
Boys' Hooded Jackets Recalled by Bonded Apparel; Neck Drawstrings Pose Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at dd's Discounts www.cpsc.gov 76 TWEETS
These boys' hoodies have drawstrings at the neck which can strangle a child.
Drowning is Silent: Portable Pools | OnSafety www.cpsc.gov 73 TWEETS
Portable pools account for 11 percent of all pool drownings for children under the age of 5. You can prevent these deaths.
www.cpsc.gov/onsafety/2012/04/drowning-is-silent-portable-pools/
Serious Head Injuries Prompt Recall of Bumbo Baby Sitter Seats - New Warnings and Instructions to Be Provided To Consumers www.cpsc.gov 73 TWEETS
2012 Update: Bumbo Baby Seats RecalledSerious Head Injuries Prompt Recall of Bumbo Baby Sitter Seats - New Warnings and Instructions to Be Provided To ConsumersWASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm na
