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U.S. CPSC November 23, 2008	Major Retailer Agrees to Pay $500,000 Civil Penalty for Failure to Report Hazardous Outdoor Candles CPSC alleged that IKEA failed to report to the government in a timely manner that outdoor candles it sold could unexpectedly flare up and pose fire and burn injury hazards to consumers when they attempted to extinguish the candles by blowing them out.
U.S. CPSC January 22, 2008	Stamina Products to Pay $105,000 Civil Penalty for Failure to Report Defects with Mini-Trampolines Stamina Products, of Springfield, Mo., failed to report in a timely manner injuries from defective mini-trampolines.
U.S. CPSC July 17, 2009	Haier America to Pay More Than $500,000 Civil Penalty The company has also recalled 150,000 oscillating tower fans due to a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC October 29, 2004	Johnson Health Tech Co. and Horizon Fitness Inc. to Pay $500,000 Penalty for Failing to Report Treadmill Incidents A fitness equipment manufacturer and a treadmill importer have agreed to pay a civil penalty to settle allegations that both companies failed to report a serious safety hazard with their treadmills to the federal government.
U.S. CPSC January 28, 2011	Raynor Marketing Agrees to $390,000 Civil Penalty for Failing to Report Defective Office Chairs The settlement resolves CPSC staff allegations that Raynor Marketing Ltd. was aware of a defect involving office chairs it sold to consumers, as well incidents and injuries, yet the firm failed to report immediately to CPSC as required by federal law.
U.S. CPSC January 31, 2008	Vornado Trust to Pay $500,000 Civil Penalty for Failure to Report Defects and Hazards with Electric Heaters The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced today that a liquidating trust acting on behalf of a now-dissolved manufacturer of heaters has agreed to pay the government a $500,000 civil penalty.
U.S. CPSC September 6, 2007	Hayes Company Inc. Recalls Outdoor Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The candle's wax can catch fire causing a high flame, which poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 29, 2004	Lifetime Products Inc. to Pay $800,000 Penalty for Failing to Report Hazard with Portable Basketball Hoops Lifetime Products learned of 23 reports of injuries that occurred when basketball players came in contact with a protruding bolt.
U.S. CPSC December 9, 2005	SMC Marketing Corp. To Pay $500,000 Penalty for Failing to Report Fire Hazard with Floor Fans The electric power cord of the fans could become damaged by the oscillating motion of the fan, short circuit, and possibly ignite the plastic case.
U.S. CPSC August 10, 2011	Perfect Fitness to Pay $425,000 Civil Penalty for Failing to Report Fall Injury Hazard with Exercise Equipment CPSC staff alleges that Perfect Fitness concluded in June 2008 that its exercise equipment was defective following re-testing of the handle design.
U.S. CPSC May 18, 2006	IKEA Recalls Candles for Fire and Burn Hazards The candle's wax can catch fire causing a high flame and posing a fire and burn hazard.
U.S. CPSC July 5, 2011	Viking Range Corporation Agrees to $450,000 Civil Penalty for Failing to Report Defective Refrigerators The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced today that Viking Range Corporation, of Greenwood, Miss., has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $450,000.
U.S. CPSC April 7, 2009	Fourteen Firms Agree to Pay More than $1 Million in Civil Penalties for Failing to Report Drawstrings in Children's Outerwear The garments were eventually recalled as appropriate.
U.S. CPSC September 8, 2009	Kohl's Department Stores Agrees to Pay $425,000 Civil Penalty for Failing to Report Drawstrings in Children's Sweatshirts The U.S. CPSC announced today that Kohl's Department Stores Inc. has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $425,000 to resolve allegations that Kohl's knowingly failed to report to CPSC immediately, as required by federal law, that children's hooded sweatshirts it sold had drawstrings at the neck.
U.S. CPSC December 3, 2008	Major Apparel Retailer To Pay a $60,000 Civil Penalty For Failure To Report Drawstrings In Children's Outerwear The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced today that Nordstrom Inc. has agreed to pay a $60,000 civil penalty to settle allegations that the firm knowingly failed to report that its children's hooded jackets and sweaters were sold with drawstrings at the hood and neck.
U.S. CPSC January 7, 2004	Thematic Candles Recalled by Lang Candles Resin in the candleholder can ignite, posing a serious burn and fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC July 2, 2002	Court Imposes First Civil Penalty for Failing to Report a Product Hazard California firm fined $300,000 after waiting months to report defective juicers.
U.S. CPSC August 5, 2009	Ross Stores Agrees To Pay $500,000 Civil Penalty For Failing To Report Drawstrings In Children's Outerwear The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced today that Ross Stores Inc., has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $500,000 for failing to report to CPSC immediately, as required by federal law, that children's hooded sweatshirts it sold had drawstrings at the neck.
U.S. CPSC March 9, 2011	Ms. Bubbles Agrees to Pay $40,000 Civil Penalty for Failing to Report Drawstrings on Children's Jackets The penalty agreement settles staff allegations that the firm knowingly failed to report to the CPSC immediately, as required by federal law, that its children's hooded jackets were sold with drawstrings through the hood.
U.S. CPSC September 8, 2009	Firms Agree to Pay $85,000 in Civil Penalties for Failing to Report Drawstrings in Children's Outerwear The U.S. CPSC announced today that Maran Inc. and K.S. Trading Corp. have agreed to pay a total of $85,000 in civil penalties to resolve allegations that the firms knowingly failed to report to CPSC immediately that children's hooded sweatshirts or jackets they sold had drawstrings at the neck.
U.S. CPSC March 1, 2006	Big Lots Stores Inc. Recall Tea Light Candles for Fire Hazard The recalled candles can burn with a high flame and melt the plastic holders. This poses a fire and a burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 14, 2006	Ballard Designs Inc. Recalls Potted Candles for Fire Hazard The packaging or holder can ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC May 11, 2004	E & B Giftware LLC Recall of Universal Electric Outlet Adaptor Plugs Multiple metal plugs can be extended from the product at one time. Consumers touching an exposed plug while the adaptor is inserted into an electric outlet can receive an electric shock.
U.S. CPSC December 11, 2007	AtHome America Recalls Candles Due to Fire Hazard The candle's wicks are in close proximity causing the candle to burn unevenly and faster than expected, posing a potential fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC March 28, 2005	Nature's Finest Recall of Gel Candles The gel used in these candles can catch fire, creating a high flame. This can result in nearby combustibles catching fire and burns to consumers.
U.S. CPSC January 30, 2007	Old Williamsburgh Candle Corp. Recalls Mason Jar Candles Due To Laceration and Burn Hazard The wick can move from the center of the jar to the side causing the glass to overheat and possibly crack or shatter. Exposure to broken glass and molten wax poses laceration and burn hazards to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 24, 2005	Target Corp. Recall of Birch/Bark Candles The birch and bark surrounding the candles can ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard.
U.S. CPSC April 5, 2007	Aviv Judaica Imports and Ahron's Judaica Recall Chanukah Candles Due To Fire and Burn Hazards The oil candles can become engulfed in flames and melt the plastic cups holding the candles in place, allowing hot wax to leak out, which poses fire and burn hazards to consumers.
U.S. CPSC January 10, 2008	Hunting Tree Stand Manufacturer Agrees To Pay $420,000 Civil Penalty The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced today that a Wisconsin-based tree stand manufacturer has agreed to pay the government a $420,000 civil penalty for failing to immediately report serious injuries to hunters with its Big Foot and Lite Foot series hunting tree stands.
U.S. CPSC June 20, 2005	Midwest Cannon Falls Recall of Votive Candles The candles' wax can catch fire, causing a high flame. This can cause nearby combustibles to catch fire and result in burns to consumers.
U.S. CPSC November 9, 2005	Target Recall of Tea Light Candles The recalled candles can burn with a high flame and melt the plastic holders. This poses a fire hazard and a burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 15, 2010	Crate and Barrel Recalls Succulent Plant-Shaped Candles in a Pot Due to Fire Hazard The wax in this candle melts quickly inside and overflows outside the pot and can ignite, posing a serious burn and fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC October 25, 2004	Clothing-Related Burn Injuries to Children Often Involve Gasoline In a new report, CPSC staff reviewed 209 children's clothing burn injury reports received from March 2003 through June 2004 and found that more than one-half involved gasoline or other flammable liquids.
U.S. CPSC July 10, 2002	U.S. Home And Garden Inc., Easy Gardener Inc., and Weed Wizard Acquisition Corp. Sued for Not Reporting Product Defects and Injuries The firms face fines for failing to inform the CPSC that certain Weed Wizard trimmer heads and replacement chain sets have a substantial product defect and present a substantial risk of injury to the public.
U.S. CPSC December 19, 2003	Crate and Barrel Recall of Hanukkah Menorah The acrylic base of the Hanukkah menorah can ignite if the candles are allowed to burn completely, creating a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC October 27, 2005	CPSC Logs Record Year For Recalls, Civil Penalties, and Reports of Dangerous Products CPSC obtained the voluntary recall of 397 consumer products in fiscal year 2005. This figure represents the highest number of recalls for the agency in 10 years and includes the highest annual total ever for products not covered by a mandatory safety standard.
U.S. CPSC July 1, 2005	Two's Company Inc. Recall of Shell Candles Sea Urchin Shell Candles candles can burn at an excessive height or cause the outer shell to catch fire, posing a potential fire and burn hazard.
U.S. CPSC November 15, 2007	Birch Bark Wrapped Candles Recalled by Roost Due to Fire Hazard The bark wrapping of the candle can ignite when the candle burns down, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC June 6, 2002	Candles Recalled by Island Soap & Candle Works Pieces of the candles' wick can fall off while burning and the wick can re-ignite after extinguishing, posing a burn and fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC December 20, 2001	Walgreen Recalls Candele Glitter Candles The glitter on the candles can ignite, posing a fire hazard...
U.S. CPSC April 22, 2008	Eight Firms Agree To Pay $320,000 For Failing To Timely Report Drawstrings In Children's Outerwear Federal law requires manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to report to CPSC immediately (within 24 hours) after obtaining information that a product contains a defect which could create a substantial risk of injury.
U.S. CPSC November 20, 2008	Candela Recalls Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Anthropologie Stores The candle flames could flare up out of the tin container during the burning of the last half inch of wax, posing a fire and burn hazard.
U.S. CPSC January 22, 2008	Nordstrom Recalls Taper and Votive Candles Due To Fire Hazard The candle's exterior coating can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC January 17, 2008	The Wick & Petal Co. Recalls Candles Due to Fire Hazard The candles can burn with a high flame, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC January 29, 2002	Court Affirms that Companies Must Report Hazardous Products Immediately to CPSC A U.S. district judge has affirmed that companies must report immediately to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) certain information that their products could cause injury or death...
U.S. CPSC April 7, 2003	CPSC Bans Candles With Lead-Cored Wicks The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted unanimously to ban the manufacture and sale of lead-cored wicks and candles with lead-cored wicks. Some container, pillar, votive, and tealight candles use metal wicks and CPSC found that some contained lead.
U.S. CPSC October 6, 2005	Wal-Mart Recall of Holiday Candle Gift Sets The decorative covering on the candles can ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard.
U.S. CPSC February 23, 2005	Kmart Corp. Recall of Martha Stewart Everyday Brand Birch Candle Set Sold Exclusively at Kmart The birch, surrounding the candles, may ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard.
U.S. CPSC December 24, 2002	Atico International Recall of Christmas Candles The wick is not properly set inside the tealight, which may cause the plastic holder to melt and pose a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 15, 2007	Giftco Inc. Recalls Pine Cone Candle Sets Due to Fire Hazard The exterior paint and coating on these candles can ignite and catch fire, igniting nearby combustibles.