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U.S. CPSC March 22, 2011 |
Scotch Corporation Recalls Instant Power Toilet Bowl Restorer The contents can leak from the cap when the bottle is turned on its side. When this happens, the cleaner can come into contact with consumers and property, posing a risk of chemical burns and irritation to the skin and eyes. |
U.S. CPSC February 19, 2008 |
Spiderman Water Bottles Sold Exclusively at Sears Recalled by Fast Forward Due to Choking Hazard Screws under the bottle's lid can come loose and fall into the cup, posing a choking hazard to children. |
U.S. CPSC April 6, 2004 |
H&M Recall of Promotional Water Bottles The pull-up, black plastic drinking spout can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC January 28, 2010 |
Starbucks Recalls Glass Water Bottles Due to Laceration Hazard The glass water bottle and/or its stopper can shatter when the consumer is removing or inserting the stopper, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC August 17, 2006 |
5-Gallon Zep-Brand Cleaner, Floor Stripper Sold at Home Depot Recalled, Containers Crack and Leak Corrosive Liquids 5-gallon plastic pails containing the cleaning products can unexpectedly crack and leak from the base, posing a risk to consumers due to the corrosive nature of these products. |
U.S. CPSC May 5, 2010 |
Klean Kanteen Recalls Water Bottle Spouts Due to Choking Hazard The water bottle spouts can break or crack, posing a choking hazard to children and adults. |
U.S. CPSC October 15, 2004 |
Sky High International Recall of Care Bears Lunch Kits Sold at Kohl's Department Stores The pull-up drinking spout can detach from the bottle, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC September 15, 2005 |
Bradshaw International Inc. Recall of Bottle Sipper Caps The pull-up valve can detach from the cap, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC March 9, 2004 |
Tristar Products Inc. Recall of Revised Design Steam Cleaner Hot water and steam can escape from the steam cleaner's handle and inner hose, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC March 25, 2008 |
Downeast Concepts Inc. Recalls Water Bottles Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paint on the metal water bottles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
U.S. CPSC June 25, 2010 |
Scope(R) Original Mint Mouthwash Recalled by Procter & Gamble Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement The mouthwash contains ethyl alcohol and certain bottles have malfunctioning child-resistant caps and lack the statement, "This Package for Households Without Young children," as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. |
U.S. CPSC September 15, 2004 |
NCR Corp. Recall of NCR Universal Inkjet Refill Kits The product does not have required child-resistant packaging or required warning labels. The product contains ethylene glycol, posing an ingestion hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC April 29, 2009 |
HMI Industries Recalls Floor Cleaners Due to Burn Hazard The recalled cleaners' wiring can overheat, causing electrical arcing and melting. This poses a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC December 17, 2008 |
Grease Removers Recalled by Fantastic Distributors Due to Chemical Burn Hazard Direct contact with this substance can cause burns to consumers' skin and eyes. The product lacks required special packaging and warning label. |
U.S. CPSC January 24, 2005 |
Research Products Corp. Recall of Electronic Air Cleaners The air cleaner's plastic inner housing and filter are not flame-resistant. If electrical arcing occurs in the cleaner, a fire can develop. This poses a risk of burn injuries and property damage. |
U.S. CPSC June 5, 2008 |
Children's Animal Tracking Explorer Kit Recalled by MindWare; Contains Chemical That Irritates Skin and Eyes The powder in the kit marked "plaster of paris" is actually calcium hydroxide, which poses a risk of skin and eye irritation to children using the product. |
U.S. CPSC January 7, 2010 |
Ammonia Recalled by OnLine Packaging Due to Chemical Hazard The bottle, which is labeled as containing ammonia, actually contains household bleach. The mislabeling of the bottles can pose a chemical hazard to consumers. If bleach is accidentally mixed with ammonia or acid, irritating or toxic gases could be produced. |
U.S. CPSC September 16, 2008 |
Pottery Barn Kids Recalls Children's Metal Water Bottles Due to Choking Hazard The sip top on the water bottles can pull off, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC March 9, 2011 |
Sunbeam Products Recalls Wine Openers Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold by QVC The wine bottles can break when opened with the recalled opener, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC July 6, 2004 |
Euroflex Americas Inc., and QVC Recall of Steam Cleaners Some of the attachments are missing an "O" ring in the handle, allowing hot steam and water to escape, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC October 4, 2007 |
Sports Authority Recalls Aluminum Water Bottles Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The surface paint on the water bottle contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
U.S. CPSC December 12, 2007 |
Fishing Games Sold at Grocery Stores Recalled by Far East Brokers Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The recalled game has parts that contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
U.S. CPSC May 11, 2005 |
RadioShack Recall of Video Head Cleaner The cleaning solution bottle, which is labeled as containing isopropanol, actually contains methanol. Methanol can be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. It is much more toxic than isopropanol. Also, the cleaning solution bottle does not have special cautionary labeling and child-resistant packaging, as required by Federal regulation for methanol. |
U.S. CPSC July 21, 2011 |
Homelite Recalls Pressure Washer Surface Cleaner Attachments Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot The surface cleaner attachment's nozzle and spray bar can break and detach, striking and/or breaking the unit's plastic housing. The broken nozzle, spray bar and/or plastic housing can strike consumers, posing a laceration hazard. |
U.S. CPSC April 1, 2010 |
Crate and Barrel Recalls Glass Water Bottles Due to Laceration Hazard The glass beverage bottles can shatter when the consumer is removing or inserting the stopper, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC August 24, 2010 |
Williams-Sonoma Recalls Baby Bottle Warmers Due to Burn Hazard The bottle warmers can overheat liquids and baby food, posing a burn hazard to adults and babies. |
U.S. CPSC October 6, 2009 |
Directors Chairs Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fall Hazard; Made by White Tiger The chair back supports can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC April 2, 2008 |
Cabot Recalls Composite Deck Cleaner Due to Inhalation and Fire Hazard One of the components of the composite cleaner can react with metal foil residue on the packaging, releasing heat and chlorine gas. This poses a fire and inhalation hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC November 4, 2004 |
Valvoline Recall of Brake Cleaner and Brake Parts Cleaner The affected aerosol cans contain a defective spray valve that might stick when depressed, possibly emptying the can's flammable contents. |
U.S. CPSC August 7, 2008 |
Fire and Burn Hazards Prompt Recall of Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores The cooking chamber of the gas grill can melt and/or ignite, posing a risk of fires and burn injuries to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC November 26, 2004 |
Procter & Gamble Recall of Sweep+Vac Battery-Operated Vacuum Cleaner by Swiffer In some cases, when the vacuum cleaner is left in the "on" position, the rotor can lock up and cause the unit to overheat. This poses a smoke and fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC March 12, 2002 |
Leiner Health Products Recall of Dietary Supplements Containing Iron The supplements being recalled are not packaged in child-resistant packaging as required under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. If ingested by children, these iron-containing supplements can cause serious injury or death... |
U.S. CPSC May 15, 2007 |
Children's Rings Recalled By Cardinal Distributing Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard The recalled rings contain high levels of lead, which is toxic and can cause adverse health effects if ingested by young children. |
U.S. CPSC June 13, 2006 |
Herrington Swivel Rockers Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled for Fall Hazard The recalled swivel rockers can be assembled incorrectly, causing them to break at the base or tip over backward easily. This poses a fall hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC August 29, 2006 |
Agio International's Outdoor Steel Dome Fireplaces Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fire Hazard Touch-up paint used on the fireplace's exterior can ignite during use, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC September 21, 2005 |
Pacific Market International, LLC (PMI) Recall of Stanley Vacuum Bottles The handle on the thermos bottles can break, causing the vacuum seal to fail and release organic, non-toxic charcoal powder insulation into the air. This can cause consumers to suffer short-term vision problems and temporary breathing problems when they inhale the powder. |
U.S. CPSC January 16, 2002 |
Eddie Bauer Recall of Stainless Steel Lunch Bottles The insulated bottles have a weak seal and can leak hot liquids, which poses a serious burn hazard to consumers... |
U.S. CPSC February 16, 2011 |
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Recalls Children's Watches Due to Risk of Skin Irritation Watch battery current interacting with nickel in the watch's stainless steel back can cause skin irritation and/or burning sensations to children who are allergic to nickel. |
U.S. CPSC December 6, 2004 |
LG Sourcing and Lowe's Recall of GardenPlus Industrial Garden Carts Over-inflation of the tires can break the metal tire rim, causing users and bystanders to be struck with pieces of metal. |
U.S. CPSC September 4, 2002 |
"Bottle Cap Bear" Key Chains Recalled by Team Beans LLC A miniature "Coca-Cola" bottle that attaches to the body of the plush bear key chain can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
American Family Physician September 15, 2002 |
Skin Problems on the Job Skin diseases and injuries are the most common job-related medical problems. Workers of all ages and in almost all jobs can get skin problems. |
Fast Company November 19, 2011 Emma Haak |
Seventh Generation Introduces Eco-Friendly Laundry Detergent Containers When one product becomes more eco-friendly, benefits abound throughout the supply chain. |
American Family Physician October 15, 2003 |
Eczema What is eczema?... What can I do to control my eczema?... |
AskMen.com Steve Richer |
How To: Brew Your Own Beer It rarely gets any better than kicking back with a bottle of suds, but finding the right type of beer for you can sometimes be challenging. The solution? Brew your own. |
AskMen.com December 5, 2003 Ray Raglin |
Q&A On Skin Care & Shaving After years of shaving and bad treatment, men's faces simply take a beating. Find out some of the most popular questions (and answers) on how to prevent and correct skin care problems. |
American Family Physician September 1, 2006 |
Checking Yourself for Signs of Skin Cancer It's a good idea to check your skin each month for signs of skin cancer. The sooner skin cancer is found, the greater the chance that it can be cured. |
The Motley Fool January 23, 2006 Rich Smith |
Foolish Forecast: Divining DuPont DuPont sports a trailing P/E of 18, but beware. On a free cash flow basis, this company's positively acidic, with a price-to-free cash flow ratio of 33. |
The Motley Fool July 9, 2009 Rich Smith |
Hey, Coke! The Jig (Jug?) is Up Congress wants Coca-Cola and other manufacturers to kindly explain just what goes into their pretty plastic bottles of bottled water. |