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U.S. CPSC January 28, 2010 |
Summit Treestands Recalls Hunting Tree Stand Brackets Due to Fall Hazard The tree stand can unexpectedly detach from the tree when the brackets fail, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC May 18, 2006 |
Hunting Tree Stands Recalled for Collapse Hazard The j-hook attachment of the tree strap can fail, which can cause the tree stand to collapse. Consumers using these stands could fall and suffer serious injuries or death. |
U.S. CPSC April 18, 2007 |
Hunter's View Expands Recall of Safety Harnesses Sold with Tree Stands, Also Recalls Harnesses Provided as Replacements The harnesses could fail during use, resulting in a hunter falling from the tree stand and suffering serious injuries or death. |
U.S. CPSC July 26, 2007 |
Tree Stand Manufacturer Sued For Late Reporting of Injuries To the Government The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today the filing of a lawsuit Ardisam Inc. for delaying the report of serious injuries with the Big Foot and Lite Foot Series hunting tree stands. |
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 8, 2006 |
Full-Body Safety Harnesses Recalled for Fall Hazard The harnesses could fail during use, resulting in consumers falling from tree stands and suffering serious injuries or death. |
U.S. CPSC January 5, 2004 |
Hunting Tree Stands Recalled by Ol' Man Treestands A serrated blade that supports the stand on a tree can bend, posing the risk of falls and serious injuries to hunters. |
U.S. CPSC November 12, 2009 |
Treestands Recalled by Gander Mountain Company Due to Fall Hazard The clasp may open unexpectedly if the strap is fastened incorrectly, causing the treestand and user to fall to the ground. |
U.S. CPSC May 19, 2010 |
Primal Vantage Expands Recall of Plastic Tree Steps Due to Fall Hazard The plastic portion of the step can break, posing a fall hazard to the user. |
U.S. CPSC April 5, 2005 |
Hunter's View Recall of Safety Harnesses Sold with Tree Stands The harnesses could fail during use, resulting in consumers falling from tree stands and suffering serious injuries or death. |
U.S. CPSC January 7, 2010 |
Primal Vantage Recalls Plastic Tree Steps Due to Fall Hazard The plastic portion of the step can break, posing a fall hazard to the user. |
U.S. CPSC May 18, 2004 |
CESSO, LLC Recall of Tree Stand Components If the "Tree Lounge" is subjected to significant impact from a heavy load, a tube on the leveler can crack. If the leveler is installed beneath the "Tree Lounge," the bolts attaching the leveler to the "Tree Lounge" can bend or begin to pull through the leveler. In either of these circumstances, users can lose their balance and possibly fall. |
U.S. CPSC February 25, 2005 |
Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Recall of Electronic Musical Toys The ball on the end of the drumstick sold with these toys can break off during use, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC December 20, 2005 |
Family Dollar Stores Recall of Spinning Star Christmas Tree Topper The tree topper can melt or smoke near the on/off switch, which could pose a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC November 22, 2005 |
International Playthings Inc. Recall of Toy Vehicles Small parts can detach, which pose a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC September 3, 2008 |
Optave Inc. Recalls Action Baby Carriers Due to Fall Hazard The baby carrier's chest strap can detach from the shoulder straps, posing a fall hazard to the baby. |
U.S. CPSC April 3, 2007 |
Mastex Recalls Foot Warmer Due to Burn Hazard The wiring in the foot warmer has a defect which can cause it to overheat. This poses a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC December 17, 2009 |
Christmas Tree Toppers Recalled by Precious Moments Due to Fire Hazard Undersized wiring can cause the tree topper's switch assembly to overheat and melt posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC July 13, 2004 |
Graco Children's Products Announce Recall Travel Lite Swings The swing's carrying handle can fail to stay in place properly and drop or be pushed down, hitting a child in the head. Additionally, the 3-point seatbelt can fail to prevent a child from leaning forward or to either side, posing a risk that the child can fall forward and strike his/her head on the floor or the swing's frame. |
U.S. CPSC October 27, 2010 |
Primal Vantage Expands Recall of Plastic Tree Steps Due to Fall Hazard The plastic portion of the step can break, posing a fall hazard to the user. |
U.S. CPSC January 19, 2005 |
Kids Station Inc. Recall of Children's Musical Drum Set Sold Exclusively at Toys "R" Us Small parts can break off during use, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC August 10, 2006 |
Dollar Tree Stores Recall Counterfeit Extension Cords Due to Shock Hazard The counterfeit extension cords could have undersized wire and substandard insulation, which can cause overheating, resulting in a possible shock hazard. |
U.S. CPSC December 19, 2001 |
Game Tracker Recalls Climbing Sticks and Tree Steps The buckles on the climbing sticks and tree steps can fail, posing a risk of serious injury to hunters... |
U.S. CPSC November 20, 2008 |
ImagiPLAY Recalls Bead Maze Toys Due to Laceration Hazard The trees on the toys can detach, exposing a metal screw. This poses a laceration hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC November 13, 2007 |
Nike Recalls Football Helmet Chin Straps Which Can Break and Pose Risk of Serious Injury The chin strap's plastic cup can break as a result of contact, exposing the player to facial or head injuries. |
U.S. CPSC July 17, 2007 |
Payless ShoeSource Expands Recall of Children's Clog Shoes Due to Choking Hazard Plastic rivets used to attach the strap to the shoe can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC January 29, 2008 |
Glue Guns Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards The recalled glue guns can short circuit, causing the gun to smoke and catch fire. This poses fire, burn and shock hazards to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC December 23, 2009 |
Utility Knife Recalled by Dollar Tree Due to Laceration Hazard The utility knife's blade can slide past the blade support during use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC December 6, 2007 |
RC2 Recalls The First Years Children's Feeding Seats Due to Fall Hazard The restraining straps can pull out of the waist strap slots, posing a fall hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC March 23, 2006 |
Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Toy Jewelry Recalled for Lead Poisoning Hazard to Children The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children. |
U.S. CPSC April 24, 2007 |
iObjectSolutions Inc. Recalls Pre-Lit Palm Trees Due to Shock, Fire Hazards If the electrical connectors are not fully inserted, they can overheat and pose electric shock and fire hazards. |
U.S. CPSC June 21, 2011 |
Christmas Tree Shops Recall Animated Safari and Aquarium Lamps Due to Fire and Shock Hazards Defective wiring in the lamps can cause an electrical short, posing fire and shock hazards to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC October 19, 2010 |
Dollar Tree Recalls Children's Projector Flashlights Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The flashlights can cause the batteries and/or bulb to overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC October 10, 2002 |
Animal Toy Sponges Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Inc. The eyes on the toys can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children |
U.S. CPSC February 16, 2011 |
Balsam Hill Recalls Pre-lit Christmas Trees Due to Shock Hazard Christmas trees advertised before Dec. 21, 2010 as indoor/outdoor were supplied with extension cords rated for indoor use only, posing an electrical shock hazard if used outside. |
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U.S. CPSC December 14, 2009 |
Ten Tips to Keep Your Holiday Home Fire and Injury Free: Fires Lead the List of Hazards Related to Holiday Decorating As the holiday season approaches, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging consumers to make safety a factor in holiday decorating. |
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