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U.S. CPSC December 15, 2009	Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair of Roman Shades by Airtex Designs Group; Sold Exclusively by The Land of Nod Strangulation can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck.
U.S. CPSC January 14, 2009	Toy Xylophones Recalled by The Land of Nod Due to Choking Hazard The pegs on the xylophone can break, posing a choking hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC July 3, 2008	Outdoor Canopies Sold Exclusively at BJ's Wholesale Club Recalled by Wanda Technology Due to Fire Hazard The canopies fail to comply with a voluntary flammability standard could pose a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC October 2, 2003	Technuity Inc. Recall of Back-Up Power Supply Systems When used in conjunction with another power protection device, the power supply device can spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC January 14, 2010	Drop Side Cribs Recalled by Caramia Furniture Due to Fall and Entrapment Hazards The slats on the cribs drop-side can detach from the top and bottom rails, posing fall and entrapment hazards to the child.
U.S. CPSC September 8, 2010	The Land of Nod Recalls Toy Vegetables Due to Laceration Hazard The metal wire in the toy asparagus can become exposed, posing a laceration hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC February 7, 2008	West Music Recalls Egg-Shaker Toy Instruments Due to Choking and Aspiration Hazards The end cap can detach from the egg shaker and allow the small beads to spill out, posing choking/aspiration hazards to young children.
U.S. CPSC August 23, 2005	ZoloWear Recall of Infant Carriers/Slings The stitching that attaches the webbing to the carrier/sling can break, posing a fall hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC September 4, 2007	NettoCollection Recalls Cribs Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazard The crib slats can separate from the side rails, posing an entrapment and strangulation hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC November 21, 2003	Merit Furniture Distributors Recall of Bunk Beds The bunk beds have openings between the guardrails and in the end structures that are too large. A child's body could slide between the openings and could become trapped by the head, posing a serious strangulation hazard.
U.S. CPSC June 15, 2004	The Land of Nod Recall of Children's Wooden Chairs The leg supports can crack, causing the chair to collapse. Children sitting in these chairs can fall.
U.S. CPSC January 4, 2005	The Step 2 Co. Recall to Repair Toddler Swings The straps on these swings could break, causing a child riding in the swing to fall to the ground and suffer injuries.
U.S. CPSC September 13, 2007	Back to Basics Products Recalls Iced Tea Makers Due to Fire Hazard The iced tea maker's components can fail, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC April 7, 2011	Active Leisure Tents Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco The tents do not meet the flammability label claim on the unit, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC September 25, 2003	Bunk Beds Recalled by Home Line Industries These bunk beds have openings between the guardrails and between guardrails and the end structures that are too large. A child's body could slide between the opening and become trapped by the child's head. This poses a strangulation hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC September 16, 2008	Regent Sports Recalls Soccer Goal Nets Following Strangulation Death of a Child The fixed knot flexible openings in the soccer goal net can pose a head and neck entrapment or strangulation hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC April 2, 2009	Best Buy Announces the Recall of Certain Rocketfish Universal Portable Power Sources Due to Fire Hazard While charging the battery, the power source can unexpectedly ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 22, 2008	Power Light Modules Recalled by GCI Technologies Due to Fire and Burn Hazards Internal wiring in the module's circuit boards is incorrectly installed, posing a risk of an electrical fire and burn hazards to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 15, 2007	Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Recalls Skil(r) Circular Saws Due to Laceration Hazard The trigger switch on the saw can be locked "on," or the switch can be turned on, without the use of the safety lock-out. This can cause unexpected operation of the saw, posing a risk of laceration.
U.S. CPSC April 2, 2009	SunKids Convertible Cribs Recalled by Suntech Enterprises Due to Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards The sides of the crib are made of mesh that expands, creating a gap between the side and the crib's mattress if it's not zipped into place, or a gap between the side and an added mattress. A young child can slip into this gap and become entrapped or suffocate.
U.S. CPSC March 9, 2005	Delta Enterprise Corp. Recall to Repair Portable Cribs The crib slats can separate from the headboard, posing an entrapment risk to young children. In addition, children can fall through the slat opening.
U.S. CPSC September 21, 2004	Gruga U.S.A. Recall to Repair Office Chairs Sold At Staples Stores The legs on the base of the chair can break, posing a risk of injury to the user.
U.S. CPSC October 30, 2007	Target Recalls Home Patio Sets Due to Fall Hazard The chair can collapse when weight is applied to the front end of the arm rests, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC November 8, 2007	Cribs Sold By Bassettbaby Recalled Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazard: Sold Exclusively at Babies R Us The bolts connecting the top corners of the crib can come loose, creating a gap and posing a serious entrapment and strangulation hazard.
U.S. CPSC August 16, 2011	Riding Toy Recalled by Radio Flyer Due to Fall Hazard The riding toy can tip over allowing a child to fall forward while riding, posing a fall hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC May 20, 2008	Douglas Co. Recalls Children's Blankets Due to Strangulation Hazard The blanket's satin edge can come loose, posing a strangulation hazard.
U.S. CPSC April 2, 2009	Best Buy Announces the Recall of Certain Insignia 26-Inch Flat-Panel LCD Televisions Due to Fire Hazard The television's power supply can fail, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC April 9, 2009	Women's Shoes Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fall Hazard Heels on the shoes can easily detach, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 20, 2009	Cloth Books Recalled by Sterling Publishing Co. Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard A string attaching a ball to the book can become entangled in the basketball hoop element, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC June 30, 2010	Southern Technologies Recalls Drill Presses Due to Shock Hazard Wires in the motor housing can be pinched, posing a risk of electrical shock to the consumer.
U.S. CPSC May 2, 2007	Target Recalls Anima Bamboo Collection Games Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard The toys in the bamboo game sets could contain lead paint, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
U.S. CPSC May 20, 2010	Target Recalls Storage Trunks Due to Strangulation Hazard The lid of the trunk can drop suddenly when released, posing a strangulation hazard to small children opening or reaching into the trunks.
U.S. CPSC January 12, 2006	Hurley International Recall of Boy's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC April 7, 2009	Simplicity Play Yards Recalled by Various Retailers Due to Fall and Entrapment Hazards One or more rails can collapse unexpectedly, posing a fall or entrapment hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC February 15, 2011	Nurses Choice Recalls Holiday Keepsake Newborn Mittens Due to Choking Hazard Decorations on the mittens can be pulled off, posing a choking hazard.
U.S. CPSC September 27, 2006	Suave Kids Bath Sets Sold at Wal-Mart Recalled for Choking, Other Hazards Items in these baths sets contain part or components that pose choking, strangulation or suffocation hazards to young children.
U.S. CPSC July 11, 2006	Office Chairs Sold at Wal-Mart Recalled for Fall Hazard The legs and backs of these chairs can break, and the chairs can easily tip over, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 29, 2007	Paramount Apparel International Recalls Youth Hats Due to Strangulation Hazard; Product Sold Exclusively at Bass Pro Shops The hat has a drawstring that poses a strangulation hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC December 5, 2006	Stanley Security Solutions Inc. Announces Recall of Door Handle Locks, Failure Could Lead to Entrapment in an Emergency The locks can fail and the door cannot be unlocked from the inside, posing an entrapment hazard. This failure could lead to the inability to vacate a location in an emergency.
U.S. CPSC November 6, 2007	Laugh & Learn(TM) Kitchen Toys Recalled by Fisher-Price Due To Choking Hazard Pieces of the faucet or the clock hands can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC January 26, 2010	RadioShack Recalls Knight Hawk Toy Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard The battery housing under the helicopter canopy can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC April 13, 2006	Trendset Originals Recalls Girls' Sweaters with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard A drawstring is threaded through the hood of the garment, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC December 17, 2009	Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades; Sold Exclusively by Restoration Hardware Baby & Child Strangulation can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck.
U.S. CPSC March 2, 2004	Brand Imports, LLC Recall of Children's Rings The rings contain high levels of lead, posing a risk of lead poisoning to young children.
U.S. CPSC April 3, 2008	Wal-Mart Recalls Candle Holders Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards The candle holders could tip over, posing a fire hazard. Also, the glass holder could break, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 6, 2007	Basic Editions Girls' Clothing Sets Recalled by Kmart; Drawstrings at Waist Pose Entrapment Hazard The recalled pants have a drawstring at the waist that can pose an entrapment or entanglement hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC August 20, 2009	DVD Players Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fire Hazard The DVD players can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC November 10, 2010	Big Ideas Marketing Recalls to Repair Horse-on-a-Stick Toys Due to Strangulation Hazard The reins on horse-on-a-stick toy's bridle are long enough to form a loop around a child's head and neck, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC April 2, 2008	Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Brents-Riordan Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC September 7, 2006	LeapFrog Recalls to Repair Children's Activity Centers Due to Arm Entrapment Hazard A child's arm can become caught in the activity center's plastic tube, posing a risk of injury to children.