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If you’ve ever been injured when you were using a product, it is likely that it wasn’t your fault that you sustained those injuries. Products are constantly being created, manufactured and sold...

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Simplicity Bassinets have been implicated in the death of two children, which has resulted in the removal of over 900,000 products. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that six...

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A recall has been issued for about 320,000 cribs, after four children became trapped. Apparently the wooden slats on the crib’s frames can break and children can get trapped in the remaining gap....

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Polaris Industries will be expanding its recall of all-terrain vehicles. Apparently, some of these vehicles have defective control modules that can overheat and cause fire and burn hazards to...

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A Southlake toy-maker just announced the recall of about 122,000 units of Rock 'N Ride plush rockers because the product could potentially injure young children. The company has received 35 reports of the rocker tipping over, with 10 such incidents resulting in injuries like bumps, bruised and lacerations. The culprint? A faulty plastic base that could make the rockers unstable.The eight...

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Chattem, Inc., manufacturer of Icy Hot Heat Therapy products, has recalled its Icy Hot Heat Therapy products, including consumer "samples" that were included on a limited promotional basis in cartons of its 3 oz Aspercreme product. The products were recalled because of consumer reports of first, second and third degree burns as well as skin irritation. All lots and sizes of the following Icy Hot...

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Bisphenol-A is a toxic chemical used in the manufacturing process of baby formula cans. House Democrats are investigating whether bisphenol-A--known as BPA-- poses a risk to infants. BPA is a chemical used in polycarbonate plastic products, including baby bottles and metal can coatings, intended to protect the food inside from the metal in the can. According to the FDA BPA is legal and safe. ...

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for nearly 15,000 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli, produced by Texas American Food Service Corporation based in Fort Worth, Texas.Local officials have received reports of someone who has attempted to sell ground beef to local businesses. The Texas...

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Over 13 thousand pounds of steak and ground beef have been recalled due to another E.coli risk. Mark's Quality Meats, Inc. is recalling beef products because they may contain the E. coli O157:H7 virus. This is a Class I recall meaning there is a reasonable chance of serious injury illness or death. The recalled products were produced between Dec 20 and 26th and were distributed to restaurants,...

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Tot Tower blocks were recalled by the eeBoo Corporation due to a choking hazard. The plastic cover could cause a choking risk if it comes off the blocks. About 170,000 sets have been recalled. The Tot Tower toys come in 10-block sets. The Tot Tower blocks have been sold at specialty and gift shops across the U.S. from January 2003 through September 2007 and sell for about $20.Parents should...

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Dozens have been hospitalized from a recent Salmonella outbreak in the south west US. Unlike other recent salmonella strains, this strain has shown to be extremely resistant to antibiotics. So far health investigators do not know where this strain originated, but other recent salmonella outbreaks have come from food products packaged in unsterilized containers or poor conditions at the...

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Reeves International Inc., of Pequannock, N.J. announced a voluntary recall of the 2006 Snow Princess Stirrup Ornaments, 2007 Holiday Stirrup Ornaments, 2007 Photo Frame Horse Shoe Ornaments. The ornaments' paint contains high levels of lead. Young children may put the ornaments in their mouth or the lead-based paint may chip and be ingested accidentally. The 2006 Snow Princess Stirrup Ornament...

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Jetmax International Ltd., of Irving, Texas is voluntarily recalling about 36,000 children's storage racks with canvas totes because the storage rack is unstable and can tip over, trap and possibly suffocate young children.So far there has been one report of a death. An 8-month-old boy was asphyxiated pulling on the storage rack which fell on top of him. The top rail hit infant's neck preventing...

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Aqua Dots have sickened several children in the United States - The coating on the beads causes the beads to stick to each other when water is added contains a chemical that can turn toxic when ingested. Children who swallow the beads can become comatose, develop respiratory depression, or have seizures. The Chinese government admitted over the weekend that Aqua Dots where indeed made with a...

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Fisher-Price announced a voluntary recall of the Laugh & Learn Learning Kitchen Toys. Parents should immediately take the toy away from children and contact Fisher-Price for a free repair kit.The choking hazard comes from pieces of the faucet or the clock hands can detach, and young children may swallow them.There have been 48 reports of small parts separating from the toys, including two...

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