April 29, 2008 06:33 pm
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Character-themed lapel pins
Units: About 71,000
Distributor: Nintendo of America Inc., of Redmond, Wash.
Importer: Pro Source Inc., of Troutdale, Ore.
Hazard: The metal lapel pin contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic
if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled lapel pins have images depicting 12 video game
characters. The lapel pins vary in size, ranging from 1- to 2- inches in
height. The characters Diddy Kong, Donkey Kong, Kirby, Mario, Mario
Kart, Pikachu, Princess Peach, Samus, Starfox, Waluigi and Wario were
sold individually. Mario, Princess Peach and Samus were also sold as a
set.
Sold at: Nintendo stores in Redmond, Washington and New York, NY between
April 2004 and November 2007 for between $1.50 and $4. The recalled
lapel pins were also distributed to employees at electronics and game
stores nationwide from April 2004 through November 2007.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop wearing the lapel pins and
contact Nintendo to receive a free replacement lapel pin.
Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers can contact Nintendo
at (800) 431-0971 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or
visit the firm's Web site www.nintendo.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08257.html
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2. Rio Brands Recalls High-Boy Beach Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
April 29, 2008
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 866-8520
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Rio Brands Recalls High-Boy Beach Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Rio Beach(r) High-Boy Folding Beach Chairs
Units: About 800
Manufacturer: Rio Brands, of Philadelphia, Pa.
Hazard: The rear leg of the chair can break, posing a fall hazard to
consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Rio Brands has received one report of an incident
involving minor bruises.
Description: This recall involves the Rio Beach(r) High-Boy folding
beach chairs with UPC and model numbers listed below. The chairs have
aluminum tubing frames, striped or solid color fabric slings, and wood
arms with an attached storage pouch with cell phone pocket. "Rio
Beach(r) High-Boy," the UPC number and the model number can be found on
the hand tag and on a sticker on the rear leg.
UPC # : MODEL #
SC640-702 : 0-80958-26396-2
SC640-812 : 0-80958-26465-5
SC640-818 : 0-80958-26466-2
SC640-8182 : 0-80958-27165-3
SC641-084-BB : 0-80958-27015-1
Sold at: Retail stores nationwide from January 2008 through March 2008
for between $40 and $50.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and return
them to the location where purchased for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Rio Brands at (800)
866-8520 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit
the firm's Web site at www.riobrands.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08258.html
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DEWALT Recalls Table Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 742-9178
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: DEWALT DW744 Jobsite Table Saws
Units: About 13,000
Manufacturer: DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md.
Hazard: The pivot bracket on the saw can separate which can misalign the
blade and the fence and cause kick back. This poses a laceration hazard
to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: DEWALT has received one reported incident of the
table saw's blade misaligning. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves the 10 inch DEWALT jobsite table saw
model number DW744. Date codes included in the recall are 200715 through
200740. The table saws are yellow and black. The model number and date
code are located on the name plate on the front of the saw. Table saws
with an "X" stamped on the name plate by the date code are not included
in this recall.
Sold at: Major home centers and hardware stores nationwide from April
2007 through January 2008 for about $500.
Manufactured in: Mexico
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled table saws
and contact DEWALT for the location of a service center to obtain a free
replacement table saw.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact DEWALT toll-free
at (888) 742-9178 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or
visit the firm's Web site at www.dewalt.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08259.html
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the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more
than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction.
Deaths, injuries and property damage from consumer product incidents
cost the nation more than $800 billion annually. The CPSC is committed
to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire,
electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard or can injure children. The
CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys,
cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals -
contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the rate of
deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30
years.
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