2009 Annual Report to the President and the Congress

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2009
ANNUAL
REPORT
TO THE PRESIDENT
AND THE CONGRESS
United States
Consumer Product
Safety Commission
Report to the President and Congress Pursuant to
Section 209 of the Consumer Product Safety
Improvement Act of 2008
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is submitting to the President,
the Congress, and the public this report as required under section 27(j) (15 U.S.C. 2076(j)) of the
Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA) as amended by the Consumer Product Safety Improvement
Act of 2008 (CPSIA). The content of this report is specified in the CPSA and CPSIA. This report
describes many of the activities performed to protect the public from hazardous consumer
products. Readers may also be interested in CPSC’s 2009 Performance and Accountability
Report, required by the Government Performance and Results Act. All reports are available on
CPSC’s Web site www.cpsc.gov.
CPSC (or the Commission), established by Congress in 1972, is the federal regulatory body
tasked to protect children and families from unreasonable risks of injuries associated with
consumer products. Through the years, the consumer product world has changed dramatically.
The production of consumer goods has migrated from the United States to locations all around
the world, often in less regulated environments. The number of producers, importers, brokers,
distributors and retailers involved in the supply chain has grown exponentially. The entire
consumer product world is more complex, and changing rapidly. In recent years, a record number
of recalls demonstrated the many challenges of this new consumer product world.
CPSC stands for safety, and has been effective in reducing consumer product-related injury and
death rates by using a wide range of strategies to identify and address product safety hazards.
These strategies are:
•
Hazard Identification and Monitoring: collecting information and monitoring injury and
death statistics related to the use of products under CPSC’s jurisdiction;
•
Safety Standards: participating in the development and strengthening of voluntary safety
standards and developing mandatory standards;
•
Compliance and Enforcement: enforcing compliance with standards through compliance
activities, such as recalls or other corrective actions, and litigating when necessary;
•
Public Outreach: educating foreign governments, industry, and consumers about product
safety standards and issues, alerting the public to safety hazards, and informing them of
safe practices; and
•
Intergovernmental Coordination: coordinating on product safety issues with other
governmental stakeholders.
The report is organized around the five strategies noted above.
2009 REPORT TO THE PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS
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CONTENTS
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND MONITORING .......................................................................... 1
TABLE 1 - DEATHS ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF CERTAIN CONSUMER PRODUCTS........................................... 3
TABLE 2 - ESTIMATES OF HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM TREATED INJURIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF CERTAIN
CONSUMER PRODUCTS ................................................................................................................................. 4
TABLE 3 – PERCENT OF HOSPITALIZED EMERGENCY ROOM TREATED INJURIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF
CERTAIN CONSUMER PRODUCTS .................................................................................................................... 5
TABLE 4 - ESTIMATES OF THE COST OF EMERGENCY ROOM TREATED CONSUMER PRODUCT INJURIES .................. 6
PRODUCT GROUPS ....................................................................................................................................... 7
SAFETY STANDARDS ........................................................................................................... 9
1)
MANDATORY SAFETY STANDARDS....................................................................................................... 11
2)
VOLUNTARY SAFETY STANDARDS ....................................................................................................... 15
3)
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES ....................................................................................................................... 16
COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT ..................................................................................... 21
1)
VOLUNTARY RECALL ORDERS TAKEN BY IMPORTERS OR MANUFACTURERS............................................. 22
2)
LETTERS OF ADVICE TO IMPORTERS OR MANUFACTURERS ..................................................................... 64
3)
COMMISSION DETERMINATIONS AND JUDICIAL ACTIONS ........................................................................112
PUBLIC OUTREACH ......................................................................................................... 116
1)
CONSUMER OUTREACH .....................................................................................................................118
2)
DISSEMINATION OF TECHNICAL INFORMATION ......................................................................................124
3)
COOPERATION BETWEEN COMMISSION OFFICIALS AND EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS .................................126
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ............................................................................ 138
1)
MAJOR STATE SUPPORTED SAFETY INITIATIVES ..................................................................................138
2)
STATE AND LOCAL PROGRAMS...........................................................................................................138
3)
SIGNIFICANT COMMUNICATION WITH OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES AND OFFICES............................139
To view the electronic version of this document with active links
throughout, visit the CPSC Web site at:
www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/reports/2009rpt.pdf
Hazard Identification and Monitoring
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND MONITORING
The Commission, in fulfilling its mission to protect the public against unreasonable risks of
injuries associated with consumer products, collects, reviews and analyzes data on deaths,
injuries, and societal costs associated with such products. This section describes the “Incidence of
Injury and Effects to the Population” associated with products under the jurisdiction of the
Commission. Four tables present summary data by totals and by age groups for:
o Product-related deaths;
o Product-related injuries;
o Percent of emergency room visits resulting in hospitalization; and
o Estimated costs of injuries.
Product-Related Deaths (Table 1). CPSC collects mortality data through contracts with each
state. CPSC reviews about 8,000 death certificates each year covering unintentional productrelated deaths from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and New York City. CPSC purchases
death certificates that have a high probability of consumer product involvement; therefore these
data are a minimal count of deaths. While the deaths and injuries in this table represent product
involvement, that involvement does not necessarily indicate causality.
Product-Related Injuries (Table 2). Each year, CPSC collects information about product-related
injuries through its National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS). This unique system
provides statistically valid national estimates of product-related injuries from a probability sample
of hospital emergency rooms (ER) and is the foundation for many CPSC activities. These injury
reports not only provide the means for estimating the magnitude of consumer product-related
injuries in the United States, but also provide a source for gathering further information
concerning the nature and probable cause of the accident. Several foreign governments have
modeled their national injury data collection systems after CPSC’s system. Annually, NEISS
supplies over 360,000 product-related cases from a sample of about 100 hospitals. The hospitals
transmit incident information electronically and, in some cases, the data are available within 24
hours after an incident. While the deaths and injuries in this table represent product involvement,
that involvement does not necessarily indicate causality.
ER Cost Estimation (Tables 3 & 4). To estimate costs of injuries, CPSC employs the Revised
Injury Cost Model. The costs reported in this report do not include the costs of consumer productrelated injuries that were treated elsewhere, such as in physicians’ offices, health maintenance
organizations, and freestanding urgent care clinics. Estimates also do not include the economic
losses of fatalities associated with the use of consumer products. These losses may be substantial.
Furthermore, cost estimates are not available for many acute and chronic illnesses associated with
exposure to chemical hazards. The number and cost of these illnesses are expected to be large.
Product Groups. Products are aggregated into 15 product groupings (see pgs. 9-10). These
products are described in the NEISS Coding Manual (2009), Directorate for Epidemiology, U.S.
CPSC. (http://www.cpsc.gov/neiss/completemanual.pdf)
Additional Data. For products where Commission remedial action has been considered,
additional data are collected and analyzed to develop more detailed estimates. Based on
interviews with victims or witnesses, the Commission identifies causes of incidents, including the
interaction among the person, the product and the environment. Using all the available data, the
Commission staff periodically prepares hazard analysis reports for selected products. To learn
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whether an analysis for any particular product is available, or to receive general injury data
reports or more detailed data than are included in this section, please write to:
National Injury Information Clearinghouse
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814
or visit: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/pub_idx.html. To query NEISS data or learn more
about NEISS, please visit: http://www.cpsc.gov/library/neiss.html.
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Table 1 - Deaths Associated With the Use of Certain Consumer Products
October 1, 2005 - September 30, 2006
This table presents the latest available estimates of deaths associated with, but not necessarily
caused by, the use of consumer products. These data are taken from death certificates the
Commission purchases from the states. The time required for collection and processing varies by
state, but the majority of death certificates are received within two years of the date of death.
Product Group
Child Nursery Equipment and Supplies
Toys
Sports and Recreational Activities and
Equipment
Home Communication, Entertainment And
Hobby Equipment
Personal Use Items
Packaging and Containers for Household
Products
Yard and Garden Equipment
Home Workshop Apparatus, Tools and
Attachments
Home and Family Maintenance Products
General Household Appliances
Space Heating, Cooling and Ventilating
Appliances
Housewares
Home Furnishings and Fixtures
Home Structures and Construction Materials
Miscellaneous
Total
AGE GROUP‡
Under 5
5-24
25-64
54
16
52
8
1
4
1
4
65 And
Over
0
0
1,864
274
573
802
215
15
234
4
31
4
21
5
55
2
127
77
118
14
4
18
5
38
50
7
59
104
54
53
2
4
3
20
5
1
62
38
22
20
7
27
102
17
1,110
601
102
1
3
418
36
2
11
3
77
36
20
53
8
292
170
67
37
3
323
359
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Source: CPSC Death Certificate Project
Note: ‡"Total" includes incidents where the age was not recorded. Therefore, the aggregated age groups may not equal
the total.
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Table 2 - Estimates of Hospital Emergency Room Treated Injuries
Associated with the Use of Certain Consumer Products
October 1, 2007 - September 30, 2008*
This table presents the estimates of hospital emergency room treated injuries associated with, but
not necessarily caused by, the use of consumer products. It is based on data collected from a
statistically selected group of hospitals as part of the Commission's National Electronic Injury
Surveillance System (NEISS). The NEISS hospital sample has been updated periodically to take
into account changes that have occurred in the NEISS sampling frame of emergency departments
over time (e.g., including hospital emergency departments opened after the initial sampling frame
was constructed). In addition, over time, there have been modifications to the definition of inscope injuries.
Product Group
Toys
Equipment
Hobby Equipment
Personal Use Items
Products
Attachments
Appliances
Housewares
Home Structures and Construction
Materials
Miscellaneous
Total
AGE GROUP‡
Under 5
5-24
25-64
12,722
30,033
65 And
Over
1,236
3,735
179,932 2,888,813 1,117,934
107,936
185,264
898,529
26,705
171,507
52,597
209,405
83,570
285,674
22,392
231,943
385,450
290,463
38,739
6,944
99,837
47,926
205,920
182,272
40,954
53,321
348,658
151,924
150,636
10,018
28,875
22,687
70,911
37,072
28,833
226,121
74,433
75,269
41,608
11,544
23,847
125,011
758,742
2,553,331
24,877
46,079
537,213
31,132
228,745
479,617
55,715
421,543
940,369
13,287
62,376
596,132
3,742,956
279,076
428,563
51,413
947,380 1,554,639
105,979
91,436
812,374
30,248
84,523
171,864
4,294,615
64,187
73,358
6,378
64,738
*Comparisons with previous Annual Report tables must be done with caution since the NEISS sample was updated on
January 1, 1990, and again on January 1, 1997.
the total.
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Table 3 – Percent of Hospitalized Emergency Room Treated Injuries
Associated with the Use of Certain Consumer Products
This table presents the estimated percent of emergency room treated injuries where the injured
person was subsequently hospitalized. 1 This table gives some indication of the severity of the
injury for which treatment was sought.
Product Group
Total
(%)
Toys
Equipment
Hobby Equipment
Personal Use Items
Products
Attachments
Appliances
Housewares
Miscellaneous
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2
AGE GROUP‡
Under 5
5-24
25-64
(%)
(%)
(%)
5
5
3
2
2
3
65 And
Over (%)
9
17
4
4
3
5
18
5
11
4
11
1
3
3
6
16
23
4
6
7
5
2
3
2
4
12
12
4
5
4
5
7
3
3
2
1
3
3
2
8
15
16
4
2
8
9
5
2
5
2
3
5
2
1
2
2
4
4
1
5
5
4
12
7
24
29
18
the total.
1
The estimated number of injuries that resulted in hospitalization is listed as a percent of the total number of
emergency room treated injuries.
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Table 4 - Estimates of the Cost of Emergency Room Treated Consumer
Product Injuries
(in millions of dollars)
This table is derived by applying the Commission's Revised Injury Cost Model 2 to the injury
estimates of hospital emergency room treated injuries calculated in Table 2. 3 Injury cost estimates
are adjusted to 2004 price levels using the employment cost index and the per capita medical care
consumption expenditure.
Product Group
Toys
Equipment
Hobby Equipment
Personal Use Items
Products
Attachments
Appliances
Housewares
Miscellaneous
Total
$
$
AGE GROUP‡
Under 5
5-24
25-64
256
657
65 And
Over
$
28
$ 118
$ 75,642
$ 42,967
$ 5,236
923
4,778
$
$
984
3,867
$ 2,065
$ 8,672
$ 819
$11,374
$
$
785
241
$
$
1,594
1,253
$ 4,423
$ 5,308
$ 1,279
$ 1,952
$
$
$
215
530
775
$
$
$
1,631
470
589
$ 5,835
$ 1,660
$ 1,878
$ 1,245
$ 402
$ 870
$
$
$
$
$
$ 558
$ 1,483
$32,557
$51,527
$ 1,475
3,476
3,729
$
$
3,026
1,674
$
$
$ 129,727
$
5,882
$
$
4,791
28,691
$
$
$
$
8,081
8,754
$
$
$
8,926
3,062
4,112
$
3,423
$ 13,098
$ 90,885
$ 142,398
$
9,620
$
612
$ 1,286
$ 15,924
$ 16,355
$ 2,061
166
1,280
$
657
$ 3,181
$ 10,201
$ 20,765
$ 3,041
$
$
1,596
7,148
32,203
53,751
3,043
the total.
2
the 2000 Injury Cost Model on the CPSC Web site can be found at the following locations:
http://www.cpsc.gov/library/foia/foia02/os/costmodept1.PDF and http://www.cpsc.gov/library/foia/foia02/os/costmodept2.PDF
3
Estimates are not comparable to estimates in previous reports because of changes in data and methodology.
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Product Groups
1. CHILD NURSERY EQUIPMENT
AND SUPPLIES
Baby carriages, walkers and strollers
Cribs, playpens and baby gates
High chairs and youth chairs
Miscellaneous
2. TOYS
Children's sports and hobby equipment
Electric trains, cars and accessories
Projectile or flying toys
Toy chests and boxes
Tricycles (children's)
Wagons and other ride-on toys
Miscellaneous
3. SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL
ACTIVITIES AND EQUIPMENT
Amusement rides
Archery
ATVs, mopeds, minibikes, etc.
Barbecue grills, stoves and fuel
Baseball/softball
Basketball
BB guns, BB's and pellets
Beach, picnic and camping equipment
Bicycles and accessories
Billiards or pool
Bowling
Boxing
Cheerleading
Curling
Dancing
Darts
Exercise equipment
Fencing
Fishing
Football
Golf
Gymnastics and equipment
Hockey, all kinds
Horseback riding
Horseshoes
Ice or snow boating
Lacrosse, rugby and miscellaneous ball games
Martial arts
Mountain climbing
Playground equipment
Racquet sports
Shuffleboard
Skateboards, Scooters
Skating, all kinds
Snowmobiles
Snow skiing and snow boarding
Soccer
Swimming activity, pools and equipment
Toboggans, sleds, snow discs, etc.
Track and field
Trampolines
Unicycles
Volleyball
Water skiing, tubing and surfing
Wrestling
Miscellaneous
4. HOME COMMUNICATION,
ENTERTAINMENT AND HOBBY
EQUIPMENT
Sound recording and reproducing equipment
Television sets and stands
Miscellaneous
5. PERSONAL USE ITEMS
Cigarettes, etc., lighters, lighter fluids and
matches
Clothing, all
Coins
Desk supplies
Drug and cosmetic poisonings and chemical
burns to children under age 5
Grooming devices
Holders for personal items
Infrared lamps and saunas
Jewelry, watches, keys and key chains
Massage devices
Protection devices (eyes, ears, etc.)
Razors, shavers and razor blades
Miscellaneous
6. PACKAGING AND CONTAINERS
FOR HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS
Cans and other containers
Glass bottles and jars
Paper, cardboard and plastic products
7. YARD AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT
Chain saws
Hand garden tools
Hatchets and axes
Lawn and garden care equipment
Lawn mowers, all types
Other power lawn equipment
Outdoor electric lighting equipment
Pumps
Trimmers and small power garden tools
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8. HOME WORKSHOP APPARATUS,
TOOLS AND ATTACHMENTS
Miscellaneous
Automotive accessories and chemicals
Batteries, all types
Battery chargers
Chains
Engines, non-automotive
Hoists, lifts, jacks, etc.
Power home tools (excluding saws)
Power home workshop saws
Welding, soldering, cutting tools
Wires, cords, not specified
Workshop chemicals
Workshop manual tools
Miscellaneous
13. HOME FURNISHINGS AND
FIXTURES
9. HOME AND FAMILY
MAINTENANCE PRODUCTS
Cleaning agents (excluding soaps)
Cleaning equipment, non-caustics
Drain, oven cleaners and caustics
Paints, solvents and lubricants
Polishes and waxes
Soaps and detergents
Miscellaneous
10. GENERAL HOUSEHOLD
APPLIANCES
Cooking ranges, ovens, etc.
Irons and clothes steamers
Refrigerators and freezers
Washers and dryers
Miscellaneous
11. SPACE HEATING, COOLING AND
VENTILATING EQUIPMENT
Air conditioners
Chimneys and fireplaces
Fans (excluding stove exhaust fans)
Furnaces
Heating stoves and space heaters
Pipes (heating and plumbing)
Radiators
Water heaters
Miscellaneous
12. HOUSEWARES
Cookware
Drinking glasses
Knives, unpowered
Scissors
Skewers and picks
Small kitchen appliances
Tableware and accessories
Bathtub and shower structures
Beds, mattresses and pillows
Blankets
Carpets and rugs
Chairs, sofas and sofa beds
Desks, cabinets, shelves, racks, etc.
Drapery rods and accessories
Electric fixtures, lamps and equipment
Fireplace equipment
Holiday and party supplies
Hot tubs, spas and whirlpools
Ladders and stools
Mirrors and mirror glass
Other miscellaneous furniture and accessories
Scales (excluding baby scales)
Sinks and toilets
Tables
Window, table, chair and bed covers
Miscellaneous
14. HOME STRUCTURES AND
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
Automatic doors and door openers
Cabinet or door hardware
Ceilings and walls of a completed structure
Counters and counter tops
Fences
Glass doors, windows and panels
Handrails, railings and banisters
Insulation
Nails, carpet tacks, etc.
Non-glass doors and panels
Outside attached structures and materials
Outside unattached structures
Porches, open side floors, etc.
Stairs, ramps, landings and floors
Window and door sills (including frames)
Wood paneling and particleboard
Miscellaneous
15. MISCELLANEOUS PRODUCTS
Alarms and escape equipment
Business and office machines
Dollies and carts
Elevators, Escalators and other lifts
Fireworks and flares
Fuel-burning lighting equipment and fuels
Gasoline and diesel fuels
Generators
Miscellaneous
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Safety Standards
SAFETY STANDARDS
The Commission reduces consumer product hazards through staff involvement in the
development and strengthening of voluntary safety standards and the development of mandatory
safety standards. This section presents:
• Mandatory safety standards in effect;
• Voluntary safety standards in which staff participated; and
• Research activities in which staff participated.
1) Mandatory Safety Standards: Mandatory standards are usually developed through
rulemaking. If a voluntary standard exists, by law, the Commission may not issue a
mandatory standard unless it finds that the voluntary standard will not eliminate or adequately
reduce the risk of injury or death or that it is unlikely that there will be substantial compliance
with the voluntary standard. During the rulemaking process, staff seeks input from all
interested parties, including consumers, industry, and other government agencies. The CPSC
usually develops performance standards, rather than design standards, to give manufacturers
the most flexibility. Examples of mandatory standards under development include portable
generators, upholstered furniture, and cribs.
On August 14, 2008, the President signed the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of
2008 (CPSIA) into law. The CPSIA directs the Commission to implement numerous
rulemakings and other official Commission actions intended to enhance the safety of
consumer products. Over 40 separate rules or rulemaking activities were mandated by the
CPSIA. Rulemakings, related rulemaking activities, and official actions mandated or initiated
by the CPSIA include a catalogue labeling rule, an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) rule, procedures
for handling lead exclusions, accreditation procedures for adherence to various consumer
product safety standards, and rules relating to twelve categories of durable infant and toddler
products.
2) Voluntary Safety Standards: CPSC staff works with organizations that facilitate the
development of voluntary standards. Staff participates in the development of voluntary
standards at a number of steps in the process. Staff first submits recommendations for new
standards, or modifications of existing standards, to voluntary standards organizations. After
receiving CPSC staff recommendations, the organizations may conduct technical assessments
(as appropriate), publish a proposal for public comment, receive and evaluate comments, or
publish a standard. This process may take months or several years. Staff participates in the
process by providing expert advice, technical assistance, and information based on data
analyses of how deaths, injuries, and/or incidents occurred. CPSC’s voluntary standards
policy does not permit staff to vote on proposed changes or new standards. Staff’s comments
are considered, however, throughout the process.
The CPSIA added authority for the Commission in certain cases, to specify by rule that a
product or product class that does not comply with a voluntary standard is a substantial
product hazard under the CPSA. This will facilitate obtaining corrective actions when
products that do not comply with such voluntary standards are found in commerce. The
Commission currently is developing rules under this authority.
3) Research Activities: CPSC staff conducts and sponsors many research and study projects in
furtherance of its activities to improve product safety and reduce or eliminate potential
hazards associated with consumer products. The findings from such projects may be used by
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Safety Standards
staff to develop and refine positions on voluntary and mandatory product safety standards.
Examples include smoke alarms, portable generators and imported drywall.
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Safety Standards
1) Mandatory Safety Standards 4
TITLE 16--COMMERCIAL PRACTICES
CHAPTER II--CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION
Part
1201
1202
1203
1204
1205
1207
1209
1210
1211
1212
1213
1301
1302
1303
1304
1305
1306
1401
As published on CPSC website on October 1, 2009.
(For more detail click on each link)
Safety standard for architectural glazing materials
Safety standard for matchbooks
Safety standard for bicycle helmets
Safety standard for omnidirectional citizens band base station antennas
Safety standard for walk-behind power lawn mowers
Safety standard for swimming pool slides
Interim safety standard for cellulose insulation
Safety standard for cigarette lighters
Safety standard for automatic residential garage door operators
Safety standard for multi-purpose lighters
Safety standard for entrapment hazards in bunk beds
Ban of unstable refuse bins
Ban of extremely flammable contact adhesives
Ban of lead-containing paint and certain consumer products bearing lead-containing paint
Ban of consumer patching compounds containing respirable free-form asbestos
Ban of artificial emberizing materials (ash and embers) containing respirable free-form asbestos
Ban of hazardous lawn darts
Self pressurized consumer products containing chlorofluorocarbons: Requirements to provide the
Commission with performance and technical data; requirements to notify consumers at point of
purchase of performance and technical data
CB base station antennas, TV antennas, and supporting structures
Cellulose insulation
Coal and wood burning appliances--notification of performance and technical data
Portable generators: requirements to provide performance and technical data by labeling
Requirements for all terrain vehicles
Hazardous substances and articles; administration and enforcement regulations
Method for identifying toys and other articles intended for use by children under 3 years of age
which present choking, aspiration, or ingestion hazards because of small parts
Requirements for electrically operated toys or other electrically operated articles intended for use
by children
Fireworks devices
Requirements for full-size baby cribs
Requirements for non-full-size baby cribs
Requirements for rattles
Requirements for pacifiers
Requirements for bicycles
1402
1404
1406
1407
1420
1500
1501
1505
1507
1508
1509
1510
1511
1512
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This information is obtained from the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration website,
www.archives.gov.
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Safety Standards
1513
1608
1609
Requirements for bunk beds
General rules and regulations under the Flammable Fabrics Act
Text of the Flammable Fabrics Act of 1953, as amended in 1954, prior to 1967 amendment and
revision
Standard for the flammability of clothing textiles
Standard for the flammability of vinyl plastic film
Standard for the flammability of children's sleepwear: Sizes 0 through 6X (FF 3-71)
Standard for the flammability of children's sleepwear: Sizes 7 through 14 (FF 5-74)
Standard for the surface flammability of carpets and rugs (FF 1-70)
Standard for the surface flammability of small carpets and rugs (FF 2-70)
Standard for the flammability of mattresses and mattress pads (FF 4-72, amended)
Standard for the flammability (open flame) of mattress sets (Eff. 7-1-07)
Poison prevention packaging
Standard for devices to permit the opening of household refrigerator doors from the inside
1610
1611
1615
1616
1630
1631
1632
1633
1700
1750
Further, recent statutes have created standards under the CPSIA including (1) limits on certain
phthalates in children’s toys and child care articles; (2) standards for portable gasoline containers;
and (3) standards for swimming pool and spa drain covers. Congress has also legislated bans on
lead content in children’s products, butyl and volatile alkyl nitrites and lowered the ban on lead in
paint to 90 ppm.
Other CPSIA Rules and Amendments 5 :
1420
Requirements for all terrain vehicles
Final rule (11/14/2008) CPSIA required CPSC to publish in the Federal Register as a
mandatory consumer product safety standard the American National Standard for Four Wheel
All-Terrain Vehicles Equipment Configuration, and Performance Requirements developed by
the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America (American National Standard ANSI/SVIA 1-2007).
1303
Ban of lead-containing paint and certain consumer products bearing lead-containing paint
Final rule. (8/14/2009) CPSC amended its regulations concerning the ban of lead-containing
paint and certain consumer products bearing lead containing paint. Section 101(f)(1) of
CPSIA mandates that 0.06 percent lead limit of 16 CFR 1303.1 be reduced to 0.009 percent,
effective August 14, 2009.
1500.20 Labeling requirement for advertising toys and games.
Final rule. (2/10/2009) Section 105 of the CPSIA required the Commission to issue a final
rule with respect to advertising for certain toys and games in catalogues and other printed
materials. The final rule details requirements regarding the size and placement of the
cautionary labeling and the use of abbreviated warnings. The rule exempts catalogues
circulated solely between businesses from the rule's requirements, except where the recipient
business is one that could be expected to be purchasing the product for the use of children
rather than for resale. The Commission provided a grace period of 180 days, or until August 9,
2009, during which catalogues and other printed materials printed prior to February 10, 2009
may be distributed without the required cautionary statements.
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1500.87 Children's products containing lead: inaccessible component parts.
Final rule. (8/7/2009)
CPSC issued a final rule providing guidance as to what product
components or classes of components will be considered to be ``inaccessible.'' Section
101(b)(2)(A) of CPSIA provided that the lead limits shall not apply to any component part of
a children's product that is not accessible to a child through normal and reasonably foreseeable
use and abuse. Section 101(b)(2)(B) of the CPSIA required the Commission to issue a rule
providing guidance with respect to what product components, or classes of components, will
be considered to be inaccessible.
1500.91 Children’s Products Containing Lead: Proposed Determinations Regarding Lead Content
Limits on Certain Materials or Products
Final rule. (8/26/2009) The Commission issued a final rule on determinations that certain
materials do not exceed the lead content limits specified under section 101(a) of the CPSIA.
The effect of the Commission determination is to relieve the material or product from the
testing requirement of section 102 of the CPSIA for purposes of supporting the required
certification. However, if the material or product changes such that it exceeds the lead limits
of section 101(a) of the CPSIA, then the determination is not applicable to that material or
product.
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Safety Standard for Infant Bath Seats
Notice of proposed rulemaking. (9/3/2009) 6 CPSIA requires the CPSC to promulgate
consumer product safety standards for durable infant or toddler products. These standards are
to be ``substantially the same as'' applicable voluntary standards or more stringent than the
voluntary standard if the Commission concludes that more stringent requirements would
further reduce the risk of injury associated with the product. The Commission proposed a
safety standard for infant bath seats in response to the direction under section 104(b) of the
CPSIA.
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Safety Standard for Infant Walkers
Notice of proposed rulemaking. (9/3/2009)6 CPSIA requires the CPSC to promulgate
consumer product safety standards for durable infant or toddler products. These standards are
to be ``substantially the same as'' applicable voluntary standards or more stringent than the
voluntary standard if the Commission concludes that more stringent requirements would
further reduce the risk of injury associated with the product. The Commission proposed a
safety standard for infant walkers in response to the direction under section 104(b) of the
CPSIA.
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Revocation of Regulation Banning Certain Baby-Walkers and Similar Products
Notice of proposed rulemaking. (9/3/2009)7 CPSC proposed revoking certain regulations
pertaining to baby-bouncers, walker-jumpers, baby-walkers, and similar products. CPSC is
taking this action because the regulations, which originally were issued in 1971, are outdated
and do not provide the degree of safety that is provided by currently manufactured babywalkers that comply with a more effective voluntary standard. This action will eliminate
confusion about whether manufacturers should certify that their products comply with these
regulations or with the new proposed mandatory safety standard for infant walkers.
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Voluntary Standards Adopted in 2009
The following voluntary standards became mandatory in 2009:
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Toy standard: Section 106(a) of the CPSIA mandated that the toy standard ASTM F963-07
be considered to be a consumer product safety standard issued by the Commission under
section 9 of the Consumer Product Safety Act effective February 10, 2009.
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Toy standard: On May 11, 2009, the Commission accepted the proposed revisions to ASTM
F963-08 with the exception of the proposed revision to the toy chest provision. ASTM F96308 is the new 2008 version of the toy standard, which contains revisions to several sections.
Also, section 106(g) of the CPSIA declared any revision to the toy standard be considered a
consumer product safety standard.
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All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs): Section 232 of the CPSIA amended the CPSA to add a new
section 42; section 42(a)(1) directed the Commission to publish in the Federal Register
ANSI/SVIA-1-2007 relating to ATVs as a mandatory consumer product safety standard. The
standard became effective April 13, 2009.
Other voluntary standards made mandatory by Congress and enforced by the Commission in
2009 include:
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Child Resistant Gasoline Containers: The Children’s Gasoline Burn Prevention Act enacted
in 2008 made ASTM F2517-05 a consumer product safety standard under section 9 of the
CPSA.
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Drain Covers: The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act enacted in 2008 made
ASME/ANSI A112.19.8 a consumer product safety rule under the CPSA.
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2) Voluntary Safety Standards
CPSC issues the Voluntary Standards Tracking and Access Report (VSTAR) on a semi-annual
basis. The report includes the objective of the standard under development, the name of the
employee leading each activity, and the status of the standard. A summary from the 2009 annual
report is provided below for convenience. The Web address for the report is:
http://www.cpsc.gov/library/foia/foia10/brief/fy09volstds.pdf
Fifty new, revised, or reaffirmed voluntary safety standards, for which the CPSC staff monitored
or provided technical support, were completed during the period from 10/1/08 to 9/30/09. These
addressed artificial turf, bath seats, bed rails (2 standards), bicycles (2), blind cords, booster seats,
cribs (commercial and non full size), furniture (2), gas cans, generators (portable), heaters
(electric), recreational helmets (2), high chairs, infant carriers (frame - 2), infant carriers (handheld), infant carriers (soft - 2), infant gates, infant swings, ladders, playground equipment (home 2), playground surfacing (4), soccer goals, stationary activity centers, strollers (2), toddler beds,
toys, tree stands (5), window guards (2) and youth folding chairs.
In total, the CPSC staff provided technical support (summarized in the VSTAR) or monitored the
development of 39 voluntary safety standards. The vast majority of voluntary standards
development activities are managed by three standards development/coordinating organizations:
ASTM International (previously called the American Society for Testing and Materials), the
American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL). These
standards provide safety provisions addressing potential hazards associated with consumer
products found in homes, schools, and recreational areas.
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3) Research Activities
Commission staff conducts studies and investigates deaths, injuries, diseases and economic loss
associated with consumer products. This research is used to identify hazardous products and to
design effective strategies to reduce product hazards. In 2009, CPSC staff conducted or
participated in the following research:
Imported Drywall Research
In response to this emerging hazard, CPSC launched an extensive investigation requiring
substantial resources to analyze information about imported drywall to determine the nexus
between the drywall and the reported health and corrosion issues. As of the end of October 2009,
CPSC had received nearly 1,900 incident reports from residents in 30 states about health and
corrosion symptoms. CPSC is committed to providing answers and solutions to these
homeowners. CPSC has developed an online Drywall Information Center
(www.DrywallResponse.gov).
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CPSC led an interagency task force to investigate possible health and corrosion risks from
imported drywall with support from the Environmental Protection Agency, the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the Department of Homeland Security.
Since the beginning of the investigation, these federal agencies have had weekly calls to
discuss and share information about the investigation and to review technical data and test
plans.
•
CPSC staff has conducted more than 700 telephone interviews with affected homeowners and
809 in-depth investigations.
•
CPSC is working closely with the Department of Homeland Security to identify shipments of
imported drywall. CPSC identified hundreds of thousands of stockpiled boards and notified
the warehouses where they are stored of CPSC’s ongoing investigation. CPSC requested that
the warehouses notify CPSC if they sell, transfer, or dispose of any drywall from their
inventory.
Studies conducted so far have discovered certain differences between Chinese and non-Chinese
drywall.
•
An elemental and chemical analysis of drywall samples shows the presence of elemental
sulfur in Chinese, but not in non-Chinese drywall. It also shows higher concentrations of
strontium in Chinese drywall than in non-Chinese drywall. Testing conducted over the
summer by federal and state agency radiation laboratories found no radiation safety risk to
families in homes built with manufactured drywall. The strontium found in this drywall does
not pose a radiological risk. (www.cpsc.gov/info/drywall/TabA.pdf)
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Ongoing chamber emission studies conducted at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
found that Chinese drywall emits higher levels of total volatile sulfur compounds than nonChinese drywall. As specific chemical characterization data becomes available from the
chamber testing, CPSC staff plans to conduct a comprehensive exposure and risk assessment.
Staff expects to receive data in spring 2010 and to complete the exposure and risk assessment
based on that data in the same timeframe. (www.cpsc.gov/info/drywall/TabB.pdf)
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A joint federal and state team tested the air quality in 10 homes in Florida and Louisiana to
identify and measure contaminants. Concentrations of two known irritant compounds,
acetaldehyde and formaldehyde, were detected in both homes with and without Chinese
drywall, and at concentrations that could exacerbate conditions such as asthma in sensitive
populations. (www.cpsc.gov/info/drywall/TabC.pdf)
Safety Standards for Cribs and Other Durable Infant or Toddler Products
In 2009, the Commission issued an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) on cribs
(full size and non-full size) to address hazards associated with hardware failures. In addition, staff
held a Roundtable on Cribs and Other Sleeping Environments for Infants to consult with
interested stakeholders, pursuant of section 104 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement
Act of 2008. Staff presented a comparison of requirements in various standards for cribs and
solicited input regarding the adequacy of requirements in addressing hazards to infants, including
performance requirements to address durability and requirements for warning labels to address
hazards with soft bedding. The event provided an opportunity for attendees to present data, ideas,
proposals, or concerns about current or future standards as they relate to the infant sleep
environment. In June 2010, staff plans to send a briefing package with a draft proposed crib rule
to the Commission for its consideration. In addition, in 2010, staff will send briefing packages to
the Commission with draft final rules for baby bath seats and infant walkers and with draft
proposed rules for toddler beds and bassinets.
Measurement of Lead in Paint
CPSC staff completed a study to evaluate the use of X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) technology to
measure lead in paint. The scope of the study was expanded to include the use of XRF technology
to measure total lead in plastics and staff published the results with those of the lead in paint
study in August 2009 on the CPSC Web site at:
www.cpsc.gov/about/cpsia/leadinpaintmeasure.pdf
ASTM F963 Toy Standard Evaluation
Staff evaluated the adequacy of requirements that address hazards in the following six areas:
hazardous magnets; toxic substances; toys with spherical ends; hemispheric-shaped objects;
cords, straps, and elastics; and battery-operated toys. Staff consulted with representatives from
industry and consumer groups at ASTM International subcommittee meetings on the toy safety
standard and requested comments in a Federal Register notice concerning the effectiveness of the
standard in the six areas. Staff reviewed and compiled the comments and will use this information
for selecting priorities to address in the coming years. Several ASTM work groups are already
working on revisions to the voluntary standard to address some of the important issues raised in
the public comments. Further, staff has contracted for a scientific report (due to be completed in
June 2010) on available acute and chronic toxicity studies to assess the migration of metals from
products and the toxicological effects of metals, among other things, as part of the work in
evaluating the adequacy of soluble metal content restrictions in F963 toy safety standard.
Phthalates and Phthalate Substitutes
A contractor report of a toxicity review of five phthalate substitutes was completed and staff
completed five toxicity reviews for its report. Staff sent the five toxicity reviews out for scientific
peer review. A sixth toxicity review, an update of toxicity data for di-isononyl phthalate, is
scheduled to be completed in 2010.
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Upholstered Furniture
In 2009, the staff conducted large-scale open flame testing at National Institute of Standards and
Technology (NIST), and prepared a preliminary analysis to accompany smolder testing planned
for 2010. NIST completed research and published a technical note on the Standard Reference
Material (SRM) cigarettes for use in the planned smolder testing. CPSC posted the NIST report
on its Web site and received public comments on the report. Work at NIST has begun on SRM
foam development to assist the CPSC staff’s testing program; this work is scheduled to be
completed in May 2010 and the staff plans to use the resulting data on foam to help refine the
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR). The staff continued research and testing to assess
technical concerns and recommendations in the NPR public comments, and to evaluate
alternatives on various elements of the proposed rule. The public comments are at:
www.cpsc.gov/LIBRARY/FOIA/FOIA09/pubcom/nistignition.pdf
Carpet and Rug Standards Amendments
In 2009, staff completed a literature review of laundering procedures used in mandatory and
voluntary carpet and rug flammability standards. A draft report of the findings was completed.
Cigarette, Standard Reference Material (Technical Amendment to 16 CFR Part 1632)
In 2009, NIST work on the SRM cigarette was completed. CPSC staff posted a NIST technical
note on development of the SRM cigarette (Technical Note 1627; Modification of ASTM E2187
for Measuring the Ignition Propensity of Conventional Cigarettes) on the CPSC Web site to
obtain public comment. Staff is reviewing comments and will prepare a briefing package with a
draft proposed rule in 2010.
Enhanced Smoke Alarms
In 2009, CPSC finalized an Interagency Agreement (IAG) with U.S. Fire Administration (USFA)
on research for development of enhanced smoke alarms. CPSC staff participated in meetings and
teleconferences with USFA and provided technical support for the development of a statement of
work for a research contract, which was awarded to Oak Ridge National Laboratory by USFA.
Oak Ridge is researching published patents, journals, and other sources to identify technologies
that will assist in the development of an advanced smoke alarm.
Children’s Sleepwear Test Manual
In 2009, staff completed a draft Children’s Sleepwear Laboratory Test Manual, which is in the
clearance process. Staff will finalize the manual and post it on the CPSC Web site in 2010.
Portable Generators
In 2009: (1) staff continued to manage the contract with the University of Alabama (UA) for the
development and durability testing of a prototype low carbon monoxide (CO) emission portable
generator. Under a contract modification, UA developed and incorporated a shutoff feature on the
prototype generator designed to shut off the engine when performance begins to degrade due to
operation in an oxygen depleted environment; (2) NIST conducted numerous performance
characterizations needed to establish prototype performance under expected field conditions.
NIST began experiments to document performance of a shut-off equipped prototype, the results
of which will verify acceptable shut-off performance as well as provide information to UA for
further refinement; and (3) staff established an IAG with NIST to develop a method to relate a
maximum “acceptable” CO exposure limit profile to the CO emission performance of a portable
generator operated in a foreseeable manner. This will result in a reasonable set of performance
requirements based solely on health consequences and that are technology independent.
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Vented Gas Appliance CO Sensors
In 2009, staff began drafting its report of test results addressing industry concerns associated with
the durability and life span of sensors in a gas furnace application. Staff will complete the draft
report in 2010.
All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
In 2009, staff completed the research activities begun in 2008. These included evaluating ATV
metrics (e.g., track width, weight, center of gravity, and moment of inertia), vehicle handling,
brake performance, maximum speed, tilt table angles, sensitivity to rider lean, as well as a review
of speed limiting devices. Staff prepared a draft status report on youth ATV testing activities. The
report will be finalized in 2010.
ATV Data Update
Staff completed development of the draft 2008 Annual Report of ATV-Related Deaths and
Injuries in September 2009, as scheduled. The report will be posted on the CPSC Web site in
2010. Additionally, throughout the year, staff provided updated fatality information for the
www.atvsafety.gov Web site.
Consumer Opinion Forum
In 2009, the staff completed an analysis of the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter Receptacle survey
results and drafted a report that described these results. This report is currently undergoing
clearance for public dissemination. In 2009, the staff also prepared a new survey related to
Clothes Dryer Maintenance. CPSC has cleared this survey for public dissemination and staff
plans to launch the survey in 2010.
Electrocution Data Update
Staff completed a draft report titled 2005-2006 Electrocutions Associated with Consumer
Products in September 2009. The report will be posted on the CPSC Web site in 2010.
Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for Labeling
The contractor completed a report, A Side-by-Side Comparison of GHS and the Federal
Hazardous Substances Act, and submitted it to CPSC staff. Staff is currently reviewing the report.
Nanotechnology
Staff signed an IAG with NIST in July 2009 that includes a review of nano FR performance in
foam and barriers, and potential releases of these compounds during simulated use conditions.
Staff expects that this review will be completed by the end of the 2010 calendar year.
Nursery Equipment Annual Update
Staff developed the draft annual report Nursery Product-Related Injuries and Deaths Among
Children under Age Five. The report will be posted on the CPSC Web site in 2010.
In accordance with section 104(b) of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) of
2009, staff also conducted analyses to characterize injury and fatality numbers and hazard
patterns associated with infant walkers and bath seats. The memoranda documenting these
analyses are available to the public in Notices of Proposed Rulemaking packages.
www.cpsc.gov/LIBRARY/FOIA/FOIA09/brief/bathseats.pdf
www.cpsc.gov/LIBRARY/FOIA/FOIA09/brief/infantwalkers.pdf
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Sensitizers
In 2008, an external peer review of the staff’s report on strong sensitizers was completed. Staff
revised its report based upon the peer review comments and drafted a report, including
recommendations to implement changes in the supplemental definition of “strong sensitizer.”
Pediatric Poisoning Annual Update
In 2009, staff completed and posted to the CPSC Web site the updated annual report Pediatric
Poisoning Fatalities from 1972 through 2006 for children less than five years of age. The report
shows that child fatalities have declined substantially since the Poison Prevention Packaging Act
became law, from 216 in 1972 to an average of about 29 each year from January 1, 2004, through
December 31, 2006.
Pool and Spa Safety
In 2009, the staff prepared the agreement with CDC to assist CPSC in implementing the grant
program. CPSC staff has begun work on determining the eligibility, application submission, and
application evaluation criteria for grant applicants. CDC, with CPSC participation, will prepare
the funding opportunity announcement about the grant program. It is expected that the
announcement will be released to the public in 2010.
Pool Submersion Annual Update
In May 2009, staff completed and posted the report entitled Pool and Spa Submersion: Estimated
Injuries and Reported Fatalities, 2009 Report to the CPSC Web site. There were, on average,
3,100 pool and spa related emergency department-treated submersion injuries each year for 2006
– 2008 and 295 pool and spa related fatalities per year for 2004 – 2006 for children younger than
five years of age. Approximately 64 percent of the estimated injuries for 2006 – 2008 and 79
percent of the fatalities for 2004 – 2006 for children younger than five occurred at a residence.
The report is at www.cpsc.gov/LIBRARY/poolsub2009.pdf
Table Saws (Blade Guards)
In 2009, staff completed testing of a new blade guard system and a blade-contact
detection/reaction system and prepared a draft report of its evaluation. The evaluation included a
review of basic table saw operations, blade contact scenarios, and traditional blade contact safety
equipment. In its evaluation of the new blade guard design and the detection/reaction system,
staff included an analysis of system installation, removal, system use, and operability.
Toys Annual Update
In 2009, staff completed the draft annual report Toy-Related Deaths and Injuries, Calendar Year
2008. The report is posted at http://www.cpsc.gov/library/toymemo08.pdf.
Staff prepared the following program evaluation reports:
• 2006 Residential Fire Loss Estimates Report, August 2009 www.cpsc.gov/LIBRARY/fire06.pdf
• 2008 Fireworks Annual Report, June 2009 www.cpsc.gov/LIBRARY/2008fwreport.pdf
• Non-Fire Carbon Monoxide Deaths Associated with the Use of Consumer Products, 2006
Annual Estimates www.cpsc.gov/LIBRARY/co09.pdf
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Compliance and Enforcement
COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT
CPSC learns about potential product defects from many sources, including incident reports,
consumer complaints, the Hotline, and the Web site. In addition, firms are required legally to
report potential product hazards or violations of standards to the Commission. The Commission
works with companies to remove products from the marketplace when they violate mandatory
safety standards or are defective by creating a substantial risk of injury. This section presents:
• Voluntary recall orders taken by importers or manufacturers;
• Letters of Advice to importers and manufacturers; and
• Commission determinations and judicial actions.
1) Voluntary Recall Orders Taken by Importers or Manufacturers: Headquarters and field
staff identify defective products not covered by regulations through their own investigations
of potential product defects. In addition, firms are required by law to report potential product
hazards or violations of standards to the Commission. When a recall is necessary,
Compliance staff negotiates with the responsible firm. In 2009, CPSC staff completed 465
cooperative recalls (100 percent voluntary) of products that either violated mandatory
standards or were defective and presented a substantial risk of injury to the public. If a firm
refuses to recall a product voluntarily, CPSC may litigate to require a recall. This section lists
the voluntary recalls performed by companies to address possible hazards in 2009.
CPSC developed the Fast Track program to streamline the process of recalls for firms that
were willing and prepared to recall their products quickly. Because every defective product
presents a risk of injury or death, removing hazardous products from the marketplace faster
can prevent more injuries and save more lives. In 2009, 275 of 465 were Fast Track recalls.
Recalls under the Fast Track program are conducted without the need for time-consuming
hazard analyses and were initiated within 20 days of a firm’s report to CPSC over 93 percent
of the time in 2009.
2) Letters of Advice to Importers or Manufacturers: Imported products are screened at the
port by either CPSC or in coordination with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). For
all products regulated by CPSC, the Commission issues a Letter of Advice when there is a
violation of a mandatory standard. It advises the company of the violation and the nature of
the necessary corrective action (to correct future production, to stop sale and correct future
production or to recall, stop sale and correct future production). This section lists the Letters
of Advice sent to Importers and Manufacturers in 2009 where the Commission has received a
response from the company confirming the violation, the Commission has decided that the
company has completed voluntary correction agreed upon for the company to remedy the
hazard, or the CBP has seized the product at the port.
3) Commission Determinations and Judicial Actions: When companies fail to report as
required, CPSC can seek civil penalties in U.S. courts. In 2009, CPSC negotiated out of court
settlements in which 38 companies voluntarily agreed to pay $9.8 million in civil penalties to
the U.S. Treasury. Both the number of firms and the dollar amount are the largest in CPSC
history. This total is expected to increase in the future because the CPSIA allows CPSC to
impose significantly higher penalties. Other tools used for enforcement include legal action
under either section 12 or section 15(c) or 15(d), federal court actions pursuant to the statutes
CPSC administers and pursuit of criminal cases where appropriate. Enforcement and
litigation activities are listed in several tables in this section of the report.
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1) Voluntary Recall Orders Taken by Importers or Manufacturers
Headquarters and field staff identify defective products not covered by regulations through their
own investigations of potential product defects. In addition, firms are required by law to report
potential product hazards or violations of standards to the Commission. When a recall is
necessary, Compliance staff negotiates with the responsible firm. In 2009, CPSC staff completed
465 cooperative recalls (100 percent voluntary) of products that either violated mandatory
standards or were defective and presented a substantial risk of injury to the public. If a firm
refuses to recall a product voluntarily, CPSC may litigate to require a recall. This section lists the
voluntary recalls performed by companies to address possible hazards in 2009. The next several
pages list the recalls agreed to by Manufacturers/Importers in 2009.
(For more detail, visit the electronic version on the CPSC Web site at
www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/reports/2009rpt.pdf and click on the link heading a summary)
October 2008
PC Notebook Computer Batteries Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), about 35,000 (with
an additional 65,000 batteries sold worldwide) Lithium-Ion Batteries manufactured by Sony
Energy Devices Corporation, of Japan, and used in Hewlett-Packard, Toshiba and Dell Notebook
Computers, were recalled. These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard
to consumers.
DYMO Recalls Power Adapters Sold with DYMO® Printers Due to Burn Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), DYMO, of
Stamford, Conn., is voluntarily recalling about 17,000 DYMO® LabelWriter® Power Adapters
used with printers. The power adapters can fail, causing the printer to overheat. This can pose a
burn hazard to consumers.
Fit & Fresh™ Mixers Recalled by MEDport LLC Due to Laceration Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), MEDport LLC, of
Providence, R.I., is voluntarily recalling about 54,500 Fit & Fresh™ Smooth Blend Mixers.
While placing the cup on or off the base of the mixer, the mixer can be unexpectedly turned on,
activating the blade. This can pose a serious laceration hazard to consumers.
Homelite Consumer Products Announce Recall to Repair Chain Saws Due to Chain Brake Failure
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Homelite Consumer
Products Inc., of Anderson, S.C., is voluntarily recalling about 370,000 Homelite Chain Saws.
The chain brake can fail to stop the chain on its first application, posing a risk of laceration to
consumers.
Wooden Toys Recalled by Earth Friendly Due To Choking Hazards
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Earth Friendly LLC,
of Beaverton, Ore., is voluntarily recalling about 1,000 Wooden Toys. Small parts can detach and
break from the toy, posing a choking hazard to young children. In addition, the size of the rattle
handle violates voluntary rattle standards.
Halloween Figurines Recalled by Coyne’s & Company for Lead Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Coyne’s &
Company Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 14,000 Casper the Friendly
Ghost® Halloween Mini-Figurines. The recalled Halloween figurines contain high levels of lead
in the paint.
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Ghost Tealight Holders Recalled by Trade Associates Group and Crate & Barrel Due to Fire and
Burn Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Trade Associates
Group Ltd., of Chicago, Ill., and Crate & Barrel, of Northbrook, Ill., are voluntarily recalling
about 30,000 Ghost Tealight Holders. The recalled tealight holder can ignite posing a fire and
Cybex International Recalls Treadmills Due to Fall Hazard; Can Speed Up Unexpectedly
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Cybex International
Inc., of Medway, Mass., is voluntarily recalling about 19,000 Cybex Treadmills. The treadmills
can speed up unexpectedly while in use due to a malfunction with the lower control board, posing
a fall hazard to consumers.
Serta International Recalls Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability
Standard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Serta International
Mattress Co., of Hoffman Estates, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 6,100 Serta Zipper-Covered
Foam Core Mattresses. The mattresses fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for
mattresses, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Power Adapters Used with Notebook Computers Recalled by Battery-Biz Due To Burn Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Battery-Biz Inc., of
Camarillo, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 1,300 Duracell 130W Combo Power Adapters
used with notebook computers. The adapters can fail and overheat. This can pose a burn hazard to
consumers.
Gaming System Batteries and Recharging Station Recalled by LeapFrog Due to Burn Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), LeapFrog
Enterprises Inc., of Emeryville, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 35,500 Rechargeable
Batteries and Recharging Station for Didj Custom Gaming System. The rechargeable batteries
included with the Recharging Station can overheat if the gaming system is placed into the
recharging base upside down, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Shimano American Corp. Recalls Wheels for Bicycles; Flat Tire Can Pose Injury Risk to Riders
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Shimano American
Corp., of Irving, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 275 Shimano Dura Ace Carbon Clincher
Wheels for Bicycles. Rim surface and spoke hole plugs on the wheel can cause a puncture to the
inner tube, resulting in a flat tire. This can cause the rider to lose control and fall.
YMCA Trading Recalls Lighters Due to Potential Burn Hazard to Children
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), YMCA Trading
Inc., of Maspeth, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 24,000 “Gas Match” and “Ready,
Aim...Fire” Multi-Purpose Lighters. The multi-purpose lighters fail to meet federal safety
standards because they might not contain a child-resistant mechanism, posing a potential fire and
burn hazard to young children.
Murray Riding Lawn Mowers Recalled By Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group Due to Fire
and Burn Hazards
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Briggs & Stratton
Power Products Group LLC, of Wauwatosa, Wis., is voluntarily recalling about 2,100 Murray
Front Engine Riding Lawn Mowers. The two-piece fuel tanks on the riding mowers can separate
at the seam, causing fuel to leak. This can pose fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Fiesta Recalls to Inspect and Repair Gas Grills Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Fiesta Gas Grills, of
Dickson, Tenn., is voluntarily recalling about 47,000 Blue Ember Gas Grills. The gas grills can
be assembled improperly exposing the gas burner hoses to excessive heat, posing fire and burn
hazards to consumers.
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Rage Wireless Guitars Used with Popular Video Gaming System Recalled Due to Chemical Burn
Risk
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Performance
Designed Products LLC, of Sherman Oaks, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 57,000 Rage
Wireless Guitars. A circuit board defect can cause AA batteries used in the guitar to leak if the
batteries are installed incorrectly, posing a risk of chemical burns to consumers.
Infant Death Prompts Recall to Repair 985,000 Delta Enterprise Drop Side Cribs; Missing Safety
Pegs Can Cause Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Delta Enterprise
Corp., of New York, New York., is announcing the voluntary recall to replace missing safety
pegs involving 985,000 drop side cribs. Failure to use or install safety pegs can cause an
entrapment and suffocation risk to infants and toddlers.
Infant Death Prompts Recall To Repair 600,000 Drop Side Cribs By Delta Enterprise; Spring Peg
Failure Can Cause Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Delta Enterprise
Corp., of New York, N.Y., is announcing the voluntary recall today of about 600,000 drop side
cribs. The crib’s drop side can detach when the spring peg is not engaged, which can cause an
entrapment and suffocation risk to infants and toddlers.
Infant Death Prompts Recall of Convertible Cribs by Playkids USA; Crib Poses Entrapment and
Suffocation Hazards
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Playkids U.S.A. of
Brooklyn, N.Y., is announcing today a voluntary recall of about 2,000 convertible cribs. The
sides of the convertible crib are made of a mesh that expands, creating a gap between the mattress
and the side through which an infant can slip. This poses suffocation and entrapment hazards for
young children.
My Way Corp. Recalls Baby Walkers Due to Stairway Fall Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), My Way Corp., of
San Juan, Puerto Rico, is voluntarily recalling about 800 Baby Walkers. The walkers violate the
baby walker voluntary standard and can fit through a standard doorway and are not designed to
stop at the edge of a step. Babies using these walkers can be seriously injured or killed.
Fujifilm Recalls Battery Chargers Due to Shock Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Fujifilm U.S.A.
Inc., of Valhalla, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 5,300 BC-50 Battery Chargers. The plastic
portion of the unit’s power plug can crack or detach, posing an electrical shock hazard to
consumers.
Toy Boats Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dollar General
Merchandising Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn., is voluntarily recalling about 200,000 Battery
Operated Toy “Speed Boats”. The two battery terminals can come into contact with each other,
causing the battery to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Bar Magnets Recalled by Home Science Tools Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Home Science
Tools, of Billings, Mont., is voluntarily recalling about 400 Alnico Bar Magnets. Surface paints
on the magnets contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
Wireless Headset Batteries Recalled by GN Netcom Due to Fire Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), GN Netcom Inc., of
Nashua, New Hampshire, is voluntarily recalling about 525,000 (an additional 675,000 were sold
outside the U.S.) GN9120 Wireless Headsets. An internal short circuit in the lithium-ion polymer
batteries can cause the batteries to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
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Portable Generators Recalled by General Power Products Due to Fire Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), General Power
Products LLC, of Loveland, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 13,000 Portable Generators. The
generator’s fuel valve can be damaged by the cover plate during shipment and cause a fuel leak
and fuel spillage during use, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Gas Vent Dampers Recalled by Effikal Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Effikal LLC, of
Orion, Mich., is voluntarily recalling about 45,000 Automatic Gas Vent Dampers. The automatic
gas vent damper could fail, and if the blocked vent switch does not activate, the vent could leak
carbon monoxide (CO). This poses a risk of CO poisoning to consumers.
Hasbro Inc. Recalls to Repair Nerf Blasters; Child’s Skin Can Get Caught in Plunger of the Toy
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Hasbro Inc., of
Pawtucket, R.I., is voluntarily recalling about 330,000 Nerf™ N-Strike Recon Blasters. The
blaster’s plunger can pull the user’s skin during firing of the toy blaster resulting in injury to the
face, neck, and/or chest.
Rack Room Shoes Recalls Girls’ Sandals Due to Choking Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Rack Room Shoes
Inc., of Charlotte. N.C., is voluntarily recalling about 11,000 pairs of Girls’ Sandals. The
ornamental flowers on the sandals can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
CPSC and Chance Rides Manufacturing Announce Recall to Inspect and Repair YO-YO
Amusement Rides
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Chance Rides
Manufacturing Inc. (CRM), of Wichita, Kansas is voluntarily recalling to inspect and repair about
85 YO-YO amusement rides across the country.
Coby Electronics Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold with Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due
to Fire Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Coby Electronics
Corp., of Lake Success, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 13,000 Rechargeable Batteries sold
with portable DVD/CD/MP3 players. The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire
hazard to consumers.
Outdoor Playset Gliders Recalled by Backyard Play Systems Due to Fall Hazard; New Assembly
Instructions Provided
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Backyard Play
Systems LLC, of Monroe, Mich., is voluntarily recalling about 500 Heartland/Yardline/Backyard
Play Systems Outdoor Playset Gliders. Some of the gliders were shipped with assembly
instructions that did not inform consumers to tighten all lock nuts during assembly, including
those attached by the manufacturer. As a result, some lock nuts were not fully fastened during
assembly which could cause the glider to detach, posing a fall hazard to children.
Children's Necklaces, CD and MP3 Players Sold at Limited Too and Justice Stores Recalled by
Tween Brands Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Tween Brands Inc.,
of New Albany, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 12,000 Children’s Ball and Heart Necklaces,
Portable CD and MP3 Players. Surface coatings on these products could contain excessive levels
of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Game Chairs Recalled by Brunswick Bowling & Billiards Corp. Due to Fall Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Brunswick Bowling
& Billiards Corp., of Lake Forest, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 1,700 “Colonial” Folding
Game Chairs. The retaining washers on the legs can loosen, causing the chair to become unstable.
This poses a fall hazard to consumers.
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John Jaques & Son Recalls Lawn Dart Games Due to Risk of Puncture
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), John Jaques & Son
Ltd., of Edenbridge, England, is voluntarily recalling about 35 Lawn Dart Games. The darts in the
games pose a puncture hazard to young children. Lawn darts were banned in December 1988 to
protect children from skull, face and eye puncture wounds.
Viessmann U.S. Recalls Boilers Due to Fire Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Viessmann
Manufacturing Co. Inc., of Canada, is voluntarily recalling about 4,600 Vitodens 200 Boilers.
The boiler can leak gas, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Pottery Barn Recalls Wooden Hammock Stands Due to Fall and Laceration Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Pottery Barn, of San
Francisco, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 30,000 Wooden Hammock Stands. When used
outdoors, the wood in the hammock stand can deteriorate over time and break, posing a risk of
falls and lacerations to consumers.
BRP U.S. Inc. Recalls Youth All Terrain Vehicles Due to Collision Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), BRP U.S. Inc., of
Sturtevant, Wis., is voluntarily recalling about 1,200 Model Year 2008-2009 Can-Am® Youth
ATVs. If the rider is ejected and the cord strap is pulled, the shutoff switch can fail to disable the
engine. The ATV can operate uncontrolled, until the engine returns to idle, and cause a collision
with bystanders, vehicles or other objects. This poses a serious risk of injury.
November 2008
Stainless Steel Pots Recalled by Ocean State Jobbers Due to Burn Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Ocean State Jobbers
Inc., of North Kingstown, R.I., is voluntarily recalling about 7,000 Century Cookware Stainless
Steel Stockpots. The stainless steel pots have metal handles that can detach during use, posing a
serious burn hazard to consumers.
JCPenney Recalls Arizona® Newborn and Infant Pants Due to Choking Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), JCPenney Co., of
Plano, Texas, is voluntarily recalling about 24,000 Arizona® Newborn and Infant Denim Pants.
The metal snap at the waist can detach posing a choking hazard to infants.
Heavy Duty Acidic Cleaner Recalled by DuPont Due to Leaking Cap; Poses Risk of Severe Skin
Irritation
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), DuPont, of
Wilmington, Del., is voluntarily recalling about 20,000 Heavy Duty Acidic Cleaner Bottles.
Pressure can build up in a full or nearly full bottle of the acidic cleaner when it is stored in
elevated temperatures over an extended period of time, which can result in the cleaner leaking
from underneath the cap. If the product comes into contact with skin, it can cause severe skin
irritation.
Candela Recalls Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Anthropologie
Stores
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Candela Group, of
New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 225 Anthropologie Tin Candles. 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.
ImagiPLAY Recalls Bead Maze Toys Due to Laceration Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), ImagiPLAY, of
Boulder, Colo., is voluntarily recalling about 500 Bead Maze Toys. The trees on the toys can
detach, exposing a metal screw. This poses a laceration hazard to young children.
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Watts Water Technologies Recalls Rotor and Shaft Assemblies Due to Fire Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Watts Water
Technologies Inc., of North Andover, Mass., is voluntarily recalling about 15 EDP 3112 Rotor
and Shaft Assemblies. If the assembly was installed in a fire suppression system and remained in
a closed position, sufficient water might not have been available in the event of a fire. This posed
a fire hazard to consumers.
Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recall to Repair Window Blinds by Green Mountain Vista
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Green Mountain
Vista Inc., of Williston, Vt., is voluntarily recalling about 7,300 Insulated Black-Out Roller
Shades and Insulated Roman Shades. The black-out roller shades and insulated roman shades
have a continuous looped bead chain that when not attached to the wall or floor, hangs loosely by
the blind, posing a fatal strangulation hazard to children.
Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall of Roman Blinds; Sold Exclusively at IKEA
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), about 670,000 IRIS
and ALVINE Roman Blinds (an additional 4.8 million were sold outside of the United States),
sold exclusively by IKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa., are being voluntarily
recalled. Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck in an exposed inner cord on
the backside of the roman blinds.
Brownie’s Third Lung Recalls Air Compressors Due to Drowning Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Brownie’s Third
Lung, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., is voluntarily recalling about 1,000 Air Compressors. The air
compressor’s components can fail, which could cause a stoppage of air flow. This poses a risk of
drowning to users.
Target Recalls Dive Sticks Due to Impalement Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Target, of
Minneapolis, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 365,000 Dive Sticks. The recalled dive sticks
could remain in an upright position, posing an impalement hazard to young children. CPSC
banned pre-weighted dive sticks in 2001.
Children’s Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by R&D International Due to
Strangulation Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), R&D International
Inc., of Salida, Colo., is voluntarily recalling about 1,500 Young Colors Children’s Hooded
Jackets. The jackets have drawstrings through the hood and at the waist. Children can get
entangled in the drawstrings that can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches. In
February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting
entangled on the neck and waist drawstring in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.
From 1985 through June 2008, CPSC received reports of 27 deaths and 70 non-fatal incidents
involving the entanglement of children’s clothing drawstrings.
GE Recalls to Inspect and Repair Wall Ovens Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), GE Consumer &
Industrial, of Louisville, Ky., is voluntarily recalling about 244,000 GE®, GE Profile™,
Monogram® and Kenmore® Wall Ovens. The extreme heat used in the self-clean cycle can
escape, if the wall oven door is removed and incorrectly re-attached by the installer or the
consumer. This can pose a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Lithium-Ion Batteries Used with Bicycle Lights Recalled By DiNotte Lighting Due to Burn
Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), DiNotte Lighting,
of Hampton, NH, is voluntarily recalling about 1,700 DiNotte Lighting Lithium-Ion batteries
used with bicycle lights. A loose wiring connection and improper venting can cause the battery to
overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
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Cobra Electronics Recalls Children’s Two-Way Radios with Rechargeable Batteries Due to
Chemical Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively in Toys “R” Us Stores
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Cobra Electronics,
of Chicago, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 8,000 Children’s Two-Way Radios. The
rechargeable batteries in the radios can leak electrolyte, posing a chemical burn hazard to
consumers.
Swim ‘N Score Dive Sticks Recalled by Modell’s Due to Risk of Impalement Injury to Children
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Modell’s Sporting
Goods, of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 130 CORAL Swim ‘N Score Pool Stix.
Children can fall or land on these dive sticks in shallow water and suffer impalement injuries. Eye
and other facial injuries are also possible. In April 2001, CPSC banned certain types of dive
sticks.
JA-RU Recalls Toy Trains Due To Choking Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), JA-RU Inc., of
Jacksonville, Fla., is voluntarily recalling about 18,000 My Little Train Classics Toy Trains. The
recalled toy contain small parts which can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Lighted Showcases Recalled by Seventh Avenue Due to Fire Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Seventh Avenue, of
Monroe, Wis., is voluntarily recalling about 700 5 Tier Lighted Showcases. The lighted
showcase’s plug adaptor can overheat and melt the adaptor’s plastic housing, posing a fire hazard.
Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled by American Honda Motor Due to Risk of Swing Arm Weld
Failure
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), American Honda
Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 13,000 Honda Off-Road
Competition Motorcycles. The weld on the right side of the swing arm can fail, causing the rider
to lose control and crash. This could pose a risk of injury or death to riders.
Claire's Recalls Children's Metal Necklaces Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Claire’s Boutiques
Inc., of Hoffman Estates, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 67,000 Best Friends Yin Yang
Necklaces Sets. The recalled necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by
young children and can cause adverse health effects.
OKK Trading Recalls Toy TVs Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), OKK Trading, of
Los Angeles, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 2,100 "Mini-Televisor" Toys. Surface coating
on the toy television could contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint
standard.
Toy Xylophones Recalled by King Import Warehouse Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), King Import
Warehouse, of Dallas, Texas, is voluntarily recalling about 144 Toy Xylophones. Surface paint
on the toy xylophone contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Sherwin-Williams Co. Recalls Krylon UV Fabric Protector Due to Respiratory Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The SherwinWilliams Co., of Cleveland, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 75,000 cans of Krylon “Outdoor
Spaces” UV Fabric Protector. Overexposure to fumes, vapor or spray mist from the product can
pose a serious respiratory hazard to consumers.
December 2008
Boys Reversible Vests Recalled by Bon-Ton Stores Due to Choking Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Bon-Ton
Department Stores Inc., of York, Pa., is voluntarily recalling about 5,000 Boy’s Reversible Vests.
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The zipper tabs on these vests fail to meet the children's torques test standards, posing a choking
hazard to children.
Faulty Instructions Prompt Recall of Electrical Wiring How-to-Books by The Taunton Press;
Shock Hazard to Consumers
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Taunton Press,
of Newtown, Conn., is voluntarily recalling about 64,000 Wiring a House, 3rd Edition and
Wiring Complete, Expert Advice from Start to Finish Instructional Books. The books contain
several errors in the technical diagrams that could lead consumers to incorrectly install or repair
electrical wiring, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
Fire Alarm Control Panels Recalled by Notifier Due to Alert Failure
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Notifier, of
Northford, Conn., is voluntarily recalling about 2,000 Notifier Fire Alarm Control Panels. The
software in the fire alarm system could fail to process an alarm condition which could result in
the system failing to respond in the event of a fire.
Atomic Skis USA Recalls Ski Bindings Due to Unexpected Release, Fall Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Atomic Skis GmbH,
of Austria, is voluntarily recalling about 125,000 (an additional 1.0 million were sold outside the
U.S.) Alpine Ski Bindings. The heel housing of the bindings can crack, causing the binding to
release unexpectedly. This can cause the skier to lose control or fall and suffer injuries.
Woodstock Percussion Inc. Recalls Toy Drums Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Woodstock
Percussion Inc., of Shokan, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 2,800 Calypso Steel Drums.
Surface paint on the recalled toy drums contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead
paint standard.
Munire Recalls “Newport” Cribs and Matching Furniture Due to Violation of Lead Paint
Standard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Munire Furniture
Inc, of Piscataway, N.J., is voluntarily recalling about 3,000 Cribs and 6,000 Matching Furniture
Pieces. The red paint which is underneath the black finish paint on some of the cribs and
matching furniture exceeds federal lead limits. If ingested by young children lead can cause
adverse health effects.
Gardener’s Supply Company Recalls Candle-Powered Carousels Due to Fire Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Gardener’s Supply
Co., of Burlington, Vt., is voluntarily recalling about 1,500 Candle-Powered Carousels. The
candle holder placement on the base of the carousels is too close to the structure, allowing the
candle flame to come in contact and ignite different parts of the carousel, including the fans, trees
and deer, posing a fire hazard.
Hallmark Recalls Jumbo Snow Globes Due to Fire Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Hallmark Cards
Inc., of Kansas City, Mo., is voluntarily recalling about 7,000 Jumbo Snowman Snow Globes.
When exposed to sunlight, the snow globes can act as a magnifying glass and ignite nearby
combustible materials, posing a fire hazard.
Foursquare Recalls Hooded Youth Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Foursquare
Outerwear, of Irvine, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 1,300 Foursquare Hooded Jackets. The
jackets have a drawstring through hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
Teknion Recalls to Repair Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Teknion LLC, of
Toronto, Canada, is voluntarily recalling about 60,000 Contessa Office Chairs. The bolts holding
the seat to the frame can loosen and separate, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
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Magura USA Recalls Bicycle Suspension Forks Due to Crash Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Magura USA, of
Olney, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 320 Durin Race 80/100 Bicycle Suspension Forks. The
front bicycle suspension fork can break, causing the rider to crash.
Children’s Jewelry Sold Exclusively in Hawaii Recalled by Aloha 808 Trading Due to Risk of
Lead Exposure
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Aloha 808 Trading,
of Honolulu, Hawaii, is voluntarily recalling about 12,800 pieces of Children’s Jewelry. The
recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can
cause adverse health effects.
Evenflo Recalls Majestic™ High Chairs Due to Fall and Choking Hazards
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Evenflo Company
Inc., of Miamisburg, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 95,000 Evenflo Majestic™ High Chairs.
Plastic caps and metal screws on both sides of the high chair can loosen and fall out, posing both
fall and choking hazards to children. Plastic caps and screws that become loose and fall out can
cause the seatback to suddenly fall back or detach from the high chair. Children can fall out or
collide with objects and suffer broken bones, abrasions, cuts and bruises. Detached plastic caps
and metal screws also pose a choking hazard to children.
Fingerhut Recalls Chef’s Mark Cookware Sets Due to Burn Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Fingerhut Direct
Marketing, of Eden Prairie, Minn. , is voluntarily recalling about 9,000 Chef’s Mark® 15 piece
cookware sets. Fingerhut has received six reports of handles breaking including three reports of
minor burn injuries to consumers.
Xtreme Toy Zone Recalls Toy Dinosaurs Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Xtreme Toy Zone,
of Los Angeles, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 480 “Dinosaur Epoch” Toy Dinosaurs.
Surface paint on the toy dinosaurs can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead
paint standard.
Regal Lager Recall to Replace Phil & Teds Strollers Due to Fall Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Regal Lager Inc., of
Kennesaw, Ga., is voluntarily recalling 1,600 Phil & Teds Dash Buggy Strollers. The frame
handle could fail to latch properly and break, posing a fall hazard to small children.
Grease Removers Recalled by Fantastic Distributors Due to Chemical Burn Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Fantastic
Distributors, of Brooklyn, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 245,000 “Bagi Shumanit” Super
Cold Grease Removers. Direct contact with this substance can cause burns to consumers’ skin
and eyes. The product lacks required special packaging and warning label.
Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Arctic Cat Inc., of
Thief River Falls, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 10,000 Model Year 2009 Arctic Cat
Mountain Cat and Crossfire Snowmobiles. The mounting hardware securing the fuel pump can
allow fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Propane Gas Fireplace Inserts Recalled by Wolf Steel Due to Laceration Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Wolf Steel USA, of
Crittenden, Ky., is voluntarily recalling about 1,200 Napoleon Propane Gas Fireplace Inserts.
Delayed ignition due to a build-up of propane gas can cause the insert’s glass cover to break,
posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
The Toro Company Reannounces Recall of Electric Blowers Due to Projectile Hazards
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Toro Company,
of Bloomington, Minn., is voluntarily reannouncing the recall of about 900,000 Toro Power
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Sweep Electric Blowers. The blower’s impeller, which is a rotating component on the blower, can
break, resulting in pieces of plastic flying out of the blower. This poses a risk of serious injury to
the user or a bystander.
Commercial Frozen Food Merchandisers Recalled by Tyler Refrigeration Due to Fire Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Tyler Refrigeration,
of Niles, Mich., is voluntarily recalling about 1,900 Commercial Frozen Food Merchandisers.
Incomplete/incorrect light bulb installation can result in electrical arcing in the fixture, which can
pose a fire hazard to consumers.
Meijer Inc. Recalls Toddler Girl’s Hat and Mitten Sets Due to Choking Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Meijer Inc., of
Grand Rapids, Mich., is voluntarily recalling about 100 Toddler Girl’s Hat and Mitten Sets. The
magnets in the hat can detach and fall out, posing a choking and aspiration hazard to young
children. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one
magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations or
blockages, which can be fatal.
OKK Trading Recalls Toy Army Figures Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), OKK Trading, of
Los Angeles, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 5,400 Army Figures. Surface paint on the face
of the Army figures contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Doll Clothing Sets Recalled by Manhattan Group Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Manhattan Group,
of Minneapolis, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 9,200 Groovy Fashions™ Sassy Jammies™
Doll Clothing Sets. Surface paints on the pajama pants contain excessive levels of lead, which
violates the federal lead paint standard.
Hockey Helmets Recalled by Reebok-CCM Due to Head and Neck Injury Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Reebok-CCM
Hockey U.S. Inc., of Montpelier, Vt., is voluntarily recalling about 1,000 Hockey Helmets. The
helmet’s chinstrap can unexpectedly disengage while in use. If this happens, the helmet can fall
off, posing a head and neck injury risk to consumers.
January 2009
L.L. Bean Recalls Ice Cleats Used During Winter Weather Due to Fall Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), L.L. Bean Inc., of
Freeport, Maine, is voluntarily recalling about 7,000 Stabilicer Lite Cleats. The elastic harness
system attaching the cleats to footwear can detach, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
DDI Inc. Recalls Toy Construction Play Sets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), DDI Inc., of
Dubuque, Iowa, is voluntarily recalling about 3,000 Construction Play Sets. Surface paint on the
play sets can contain lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
JAKKS Pacific® Recalls Spa Factory™ Aromatherapy Kits Due to Explosion and Projectile
Hazards
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), JAKKS Pacific Inc.,
of Malibu, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 516,000 Spa Factory™ Aromatherapy Fountain &
Bath Benefits Kits. Pressure from the buildup of carbon dioxide in the jars of Bath Bombs/Balls
or Bath Fizzies can cause the caps on the jars to blow off, posing explosion and projectile
hazards. The mixtures also can contain citric acid, which can get into the eyes during an
explosion, posing a risk of eye irritation.
Skull-And-Crossbones Necklaces Recalled By Spencer Gifts Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Spencer Gifts LLC,
of Egg Harbor Township, N.J., is voluntarily recalling about 8,400 Skull-And-Crossbones
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Necklaces. The skull and metal clasp of the necklace contain high levels of lead. Lead can be
toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Outdoor Research Recalls Warming Gloves Due to Burn Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Outdoor Research
Inc., of Seattle, Wash., is voluntarily recalling about 900 “Primovolta” and “Primavolta”
Warming Gloves. The glove’s electric heating pad can short circuit and overheat, posing a burn
The Land of Nod Recalls Children’s Canopies Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Land of Nod,
of Northbrook, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 2,400 Home Sweet Playhome Canopies. A
child’s head could get entrapped in the canopy’s window openings, posing entrapment and
strangulation hazards.
Lip Gloss Keychains Recalled By Markwins Beauty Products Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Markwins Beauty
Products, of City of Industry, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 75,000 Lip Gloss Keychains.
The metal clasp attached to the keychain contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by
High School Musical Manicure Kits Recalled by Fantas-Eyes Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Fantas-Eyes Inc., of
New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 15,000 High School Musical Manicure Kits. The
lettering “HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL” with glitter on the pouch used with the manicure kit
contains excess levels of lead. Lead can be toxic if ingested by young children and cause adverse
health effects.
Milestone AV Technologies Recalls Television Wall Mounts Sold Exclusively At Best Buy; Unit
Can Crack, TV Can Fall On Consumers
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Milestone AV
Technologies, of Savage, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 140,000 LCD television wall
mounts. The wall mount can crack when used with televisions 26 inches and larger or with
televisions that include a DVD player. The television can then fall from the wall mount and pose
a serious risk of injury to consumers standing nearby.
Lane Home Furnishings Recalls Glider Recliners Due to Fall Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Lane Furniture
Industries Inc., of Tupelo, Miss., is voluntarily recalling about 700 Glider Recliners. The base of
the chair, if installed backwards, can allow the chair to tip-over backwards, posing a fall hazard to
consumers.
Discount School Supply Recalls Jesus Fish Beads Due to Violation of Lead Paint
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Discount School
Supply, of Monterey, CA, is voluntarily recalling about 500 Jesus Fish Beads. Surface paint on
the green fish can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Rheem Recalls to Repair Oil-Fired Furnaces Due to Fire Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the Air
Conditioning Division of Rheem Manufacturing Co., of Fort Smith, Ark., is voluntarily recalling
about 14,000 Rheem, Ruud and United Refrigeration Oil-Fired Furnaces. If the furnace is not
properly wired, the oil burner can continue to operate when the blower shuts off, posing a fire
Mad Dog Concepts Recalls Boy’s Pajamas Due to Burn Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Mad Dog Concepts,
of New York, NY, is voluntarily recalling about 25,000 Tony Hawk Boy’s Pajama Sets. This
sleepwear fails to meet the federal children’s sleepwear flammability standard, and poses a risk of
burn injury to children.
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Saris Cycling Group Recalls Stationary Bicycle Trainers Due to Fall Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Saris Cycling
Group, of Madison, Wis., is voluntarily recalling 2,000 Stationary Bicycle Trainers. A handle pin
on the bicycle trainer can loosen during use, causing the machine to become disengaged, and pose
a fall hazard to consumers.
Infantino Expands Recall of Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Infantino LLC, of
San Diego, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 131,000 Infantino Lion and Lamb Grabby
Rattles™ (20,000 units were previously recalled in March 2008). The tail-piece on the rattles can
detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Bosch® and Siemens® Model Dishwashers Recalled by BSH Home Appliances Corporation Due
to Fire Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), BSH Home
Appliances Corp., of Huntington Beach, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 476,500 Bosch®
and Siemens® Model Dishwashers. An electrical component in certain model dishwashers can
overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Children’s Sunglasses Recalled by Axiom Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Axiom International
Inc., of Billings, Mont., is voluntarily recalling about 5,300 pairs of Children’s Sunglasses.
Surface paint on the recalled sunglasses can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal
lead paint standard.
Giant Bicycle, Inc. Recalls Bicycles; Fork Can Break Causing Rider To Fall
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Giant Bicycle, of
Newbury Park, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 1,000 2009 model year TCR Advanced SL
and SL (ISP) Bicycles and Frames. The density of the steerer tubes can cause the forks to crack
and break, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
Toy Xylophones Recalled by The Land of Nod Due to Choking Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Land of Nod
Northbrook, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 500 Rolling Toy Xylophones. The pegs on the
xylophone can break, posing a choking hazard to children.
Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Jerry Leigh of California Due to Strangulation
Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Jerry Leigh of
California Inc., of Van Nuys, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 1,200 Harajuku Lovers Hooded
Jackets. The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to
children.
Stork Craft Recalls More Than 500,000 Cribs; Mattress Support Bracket Failures Create Risk of
Entrapment and Suffocation
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Stork Craft
Manufacturing Inc., of British Columbia, Canada, is voluntarily recalling about 535,000 Stork
Craft Baby Cribs. The metal support brackets used to support the crib mattress and mattress board
can crack and break. When one or more support brackets break, the mattress can collapse and
create a dangerous gap between the mattress and crib rails, in which a child can become
entrapped and suffocate.
Cheyenne Industries Recalls Vanity Stools Due to Fall Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Cheyenne Industries
Inc., of Little Rock, Ark., is voluntarily recalling about 89,000 Milan Vanity Stools. The recalled
stools can become unstable due to loose screws, which can cause the stool legs to separate or
break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
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TDI International Recalls Toy Cars Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), TDI International,
of Los Angeles, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 150 “High Speed” Pull Back Toy Cars.
Surface paint on the toy cars contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint
standard.
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall of Window Blinds Sold at Cost Plus and World Market
Stores
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Cost Plus Inc., of
Oakland, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 692,400 Roman Shades and Roll-up Blinds. Roman
Shades: These shades have a looped pull cord and exposed inner cords on the back of the shade.
Looped pull cords and exposed inner cords on roman shades present a strangulation hazard. Rollup Blinds: These blinds have a looped pull cord and two lifting cord loops that run around the
bottom rail. Looped pull cords and exposed lifting loops on roll-up blinds present a strangulation
hazard to young children.
Top Goods Trading Recalls Flashing Pacifiers Due to Choking and Strangulation Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Top Goods Trading,
of Temple City, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 38,000 Flashing Pacifiers. The flashing
pacifiers do not comply with federal safety standards for pacifiers. Although the pacifiers are
marketed to older children and adults, they could be given to babies and cause serious injury or
death. The pieces of the pacifier can separate, posing a choking hazard. The necklaces pose a
strangulation hazard.
Ryobi Corded Circular Saws Sold Exclusively at Home Depot Recalled By One World
Technologies Inc. Due to Laceration Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), One World
Technologies Inc., of Anderson, S.C., is voluntarily recalling about 12,400 Ryobi Corded
Circular Saws. The return spring on the circular saw’s lower blade guard can break, posing a
laceration hazard to consumers.
Rashti & Rashti Expands Recall of Infant Garments Due to Choking Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Rashti & Rashti, of
New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 16,000 Taggies™ Sleep'n Play Infant Garments
(an additional 6,200 were recalled on July 1, 2008). The snaps on these garments can detach,
posing a choking hazard to young children.
Jardine Expands Recall of Cribs Sold by Babies“R”Us; Cribs Pose Entrapment and Strangulation
Hazards
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Jardine Enterprises,
of Taipei, Taiwan, is voluntarily recalling about 56,450 Jardine Cribs (320,000 units were
previously recalled in June 2008). The wooden crib slats can break, creating a gap, which can
pose an entrapment and strangulation hazard to infants and toddlers.
Children’s Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Ms. Bubbles Inc. Due to Strangulation
Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Ms. Bubbles Inc., of
Los Angeles, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 71,500 Girls Blue Denim Passport Jackets. The
jackets have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In
February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting
entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.
Bicycles with RockShox Bicycle Forks Recalled by SRAM LLC Due to Crash Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), SRAM LLC, of
Chicago, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 175 Bicycles using RockShox Domain 302 and 318
bicycle forks. The steel steerer on the forks can crack, causing the fork to detach from the bicycle
frame. This can cause the rider to lose control and crash.
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Viking Range Corp. Recalls Toasters Due to Shock Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Viking Range
Corp., of Greenwood, Miss., is voluntarily recalling about 10,000 Four-Slice Electric Toasters.
Wiring inside the toaster can become loose and contact the toaster body, posing a shock hazard to
consumers.
February 2009
Certain LG 830 “Spyder” Cell Phones Recalled For Upgrade Due to Dropped Connection or Poor
Connection on Emergency 911 Calls
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with LG Electronics
MobileComm USA Inc., of San Diego, Calif., is voluntarily recalling certain (about 30,000) LG
830 “Spyder” Cell Phones. The recalled phones can have difficulty sustaining a connection or
have poor voice quality on calls to emergency 911.
Various Toys Recalled by CBB Group Due to Choking Hazard and Violation of Lead Paint
Standard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with CBB Group Inc., City of
Commerce, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 39,000 Fishing Games, Rattles, Pull-A-Long
Cars, Mini Pull Back Cars, and Cartoon Bubble Guns. The fishing games, baby rattles and pull-along cars contain small parts, which can detach and pose a choking hazard to children. The mini
pull back cars and bubble guns have surface paints which contain excessive levels of lead,
violating the federal lead paint standard.
Salsa Bicycles Recalls Bicycles; Handlebar Stems Can Break Causing Rider to Fall
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Salsa Bicycles, a subsidiary
of Quality Bicycle Products, of Bloomington, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 8,600
Handlebar Stems Used on Salsa Bicycles. The handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall
hazard to the consumer.
Air Venturi Recalls Air Rifles That Can Unexpectedly Fire, Posing Serious Injury Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Air Venturi, of Bedford
Heights, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 50 Air Venturi Air Rifles. The safety can fail,
causing the rifle to unexpectedly fire. This poses a serious injury hazard to consumers.
Silent Diving Systems Recalls Scuba Diving Hoses Due to Drowning Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Silent Diving Systems
LLC, of Center Conway, N.H., is voluntarily recalling about 820 Crimped Low Pressure Diving
Hoses. Diving hoses may have been made without crimps, which can allow gas to leak or water
to enter into the re-breather unit of the scuba diving equipment, posing a drowning hazard to the
user.
Old Navy Recalls Stuffed Toys; Button Eyes Can Detach and Pose a Choking Hazard to Young
Children
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with Old
Navy LLC, of San Francisco, Calif., are voluntarily recalling about 35,500 (in the United States)
and 5,400 (in Canada) Stuffed Animal and Creature Toys. The stuffed toys have two button eyes
that could detach from the toy, posing a choking hazard to young children.
True Value Recalls Wheelbarrows; Over-Inflated Tire Can Cause Wheel to Break and Pose
Injury Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with True Value Co., of
Chicago, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 17,000 Green Thumb Twin Wheelbarrows. Overinflating the tire could cause the wheel’s plastic rim to break, posing an injury to the user.
Compound Bows Recalled by BowTech Archery; Bow Can Unexpectedly Break Apart
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with BowTech Archery, of
Eugene, Ore., is voluntarily recalling about 8,000 “The General” Compound Bows. The ends of
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the bow’s limbs can unexpectedly break during use and send fragments of the bow in the
direction of the user or bystanders, posing a risk of injury.
Evenflo® Recalls Children’s Activity Centers Due to Fall Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Evenflo Co. Inc., of
Miamisburg, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling 213,000 Evenflo Activity Centers. When used as an
activity table, the cap on one end of the product can loosen and fall off, posing a fall hazard to a
young child.
Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recalls of Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings by Hill
Sportswear
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Hill Sportswear Inc. of
Paramount, Calif., is voluntarily recalling 300,000 hooded drawstring sweatshirts. CPSC received
one report of a death involving a 3-year-old boy in Fresno, Calif. He strangled when the
drawstring on the hooded sweatshirt that he was wearing became stuck on a playground set.
Disney Store Recalls Toy Tool Sets Due to Choking Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Disney Store USA
LLC, of Pasadena, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 20,000 Playhouse Disney “Handy
Manny” Toy Tool Sets. The tools contain eyes that can separate, posing a choking hazard to
young children.
Nordica USA Recalls to Repair Skis; Binding Plates Can Break, Poses Fall Hazard to Skiers
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Nordica USA, of
West Lebanon, N.H., is voluntarily recalling about 4,500 pairs of XBi ALU Skis. The binding
plates could crack or break, causing the skier to lose control or fall and suffer injuries.
Outdoor Stoves Recalled by Jetboil Due to Burn Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Jetboil Inc., of
Manchester, N.H., is voluntarily recalling about 15,000 Personal Cooking Systems and Group
Cooking Systems. A tight valve attached to the stove’s fuel source can allow gas to leak, posing a
fire hazard to consumers.
Marzocchi Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Crash Hazard and Risk of Injury during Repair
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Tenneco-Marzocchi
s.r.l., of Bologna, Italy, is voluntarily recalling about 70 Bicycle Forks. The suspension system on
bikes with the recalled forks could become completely compressed and fail to return to its
original position after a forceful landing. This can cause riders to lose control of the bicycle and
crash. The forks can also expand forcefully if repair is attempted by the consumer, posing a risk
of serious injury.
Catalina Lighting Recalls Halogen Clamp Lamps Due to Fire and Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively
At Staples Stores
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Catalina Lighting
Inc., of Miami, Fla., is voluntarily recalling about 2,000 Halogen Clamp Lamps. The UV glass
lens on the lamp can crack, exposing the halogen bulb, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Camp Stoves Sold Exclusively at Dick’s Sporting Goods Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dick’s Sporting
Goods, of Pittsburgh, Pa., is voluntarily recalling about 6,700 “Field & Stream” Dual Burner
Camp Stoves. Gas could flow at a rate that would produce higher than expected flames.
Rainwater in the burners can also prevent proper ignition and allow gas to build-up and ignite
unexpectedly. These conditions pose burn hazards to consumers.
Golfer’s Billiard Games Recalled by Dick's Sporting Goods and Golf Galaxy Due to Violation of
Lead Paint Standard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dick’s Sporting
Goods Inc., of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Golf Galaxy Inc., of Pittsburgh, Pa., are voluntarily recalling
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about 2,300 Golfer's Billiard Games. Surface paints on the golf balls can contain excess levels of
lead.
ATVs Recalled By KTM North America Due to Brake Failure
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), KTM North
America Inc., of Amherst, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 2,700 All-Terrain Vehicles
(ATVs). The rear brake caliper support can crack and the front brake operation can experience a
loss of pressure, posing a risk of the rider losing braking and steering control and suffering
injuries or death.
Intermatic Recalls Digital Timers Due to Shock Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Intermatic Inc., of
Spring Grove, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 200,000 Intermatic DT17 Heavy Duty Digital
Timers. The recalled timers can have a faulty ground connection, posing a shock hazard to
consumers.
The Land of Nod Recalls to Repair Cottage Bunk Beds Due to Fall Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Land of Nod,
of Northbrook, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 750 Cottage Bunk Beds. When screws are
missing from the upper bunk’s guardrails, the vertical slats on the guardrails can detach and pose
the risk of children falling when getting in or out of the upper bunk.
Playland International Recalls Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Playland
International, Carrollton, Ga., is voluntarily recalling about 700 Arch Swing Sets. The metal
around the weld at the top of the swing frame can fail, causing the top bar to fall, posing a fall and
impact hazard to the user or by-standers.
Dorel Juvenile Group Recalls Safety 1st Stair Gates Due to Fall Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dorel Juvenile
Group USA, of Columbus, Ind., is voluntarily recalling 100,000 Safety 1st SmartLight Stair
Gates. The hinges that hold the stair gate in place can break, posing a fall hazard to children if the
gate is placed at the top of the stairs.
Bicycles with R-SYS Wheel Rims Recalled by Mavic USA Due to Crash Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Mavic USA, of
Haverhill, Mass., is voluntarily recalling about 12,000 Bicycles with R-SYS Front Wheel Rims.
The spokes on the bicycle’s front wheel rim can break during use, posing a fall and crash hazard
to riders.
March 2009
Clothing Irons Recalled by Conair Corporation Due to Fire Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Conair Corporation, of
Stamford, Conn., is voluntarily recalling about 45,000 Clothing Irons. The clothing iron can
overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Yamaha Motor Corp. Offers Free Repair For 450, 660, and 700 Model Rhino Vehicles; CPSC
advises consumers not to use the off-road vehicles until repaired
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Yamaha Motor
Corp. U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif., is announcing a free repair program to address safety issues with
all Rhino 450, 660, and 700 model off-highway recreational vehicles. Yamaha has also agreed to
voluntarily suspend sale of these models immediately until repaired. Consumers should
immediately stop using these popular recreational vehicles until the repair is installed by a dealer.
Central Fireplace Recalls Fireplaces Due to Laceration Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Central Fireplace, of
Greenbush, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 760 Direct Vent Gas Fireplaces. Excess gas can
accumulate in the firebox if the pilot light is not lit or has gone out. When consumers relight the
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pilot light, the accumulated gas can ignite with force and shatter the glass fireplace doors posing a
serious laceration hazard.
Outerwears Inc. Recalls Filters Used in Fuel Funnels Due to Fire Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Outerwears Inc., of
Schoolcraft, Mich., is voluntarily recalling about 500 Outerwears Funnel Pre-Filters. The Funnel
Pre-Filters can create a flash when they are removed from the fuel tank posing a fire hazard.
Lenovo Recalls ThinkVision Speaker AC Adaptors Due to Shock Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Lenovo (United States)
Inc., of Morrisville, N.C., is voluntarily recalling about 230 AC Adaptors used with ThinkVision
Soundbars. The plastic shell of the AC Adaptor can crack, posing a risk of electric shock to
consumers.
Cordless Stick Vacuums Recalled by Electrolux Home Care Products Due to Bursting Batteries
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Electrolux Home Care
Products Inc., of Bloomington, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 320,000 Ergorapido, Pronto and
Precision Vacuums. The vacuum’s battery can expand and burst, posing a risk of injury to the
user and bystanders.
Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Rusty North America Due to
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Rusty North America, of
Irvine, Calif., is voluntarily recalling 635 Hooded Fleece Sweatshirts. The sweatshirts have a
drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by MM Compound Due to Strangulation Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with MM Compound LLC (also
known as Metal Mulisha Clothing), of Irvine, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 2,200 Hooded
Fleece Sweatshirts. The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a
strangulation hazard to children.
Children’s Fishing Poles Recalled by Zebco Due to Violation of Lead in Paint Standard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with W.C. Bradley/Zebco
Holdings Inc., doing business as Zebco Brands, of Tulsa, Okla., is voluntarily recalling about
2,700 Children’s Fishing Poles. The paint on the reels of these fishing poles contains excessive
levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Holiday Lights Recalled by Four Star Group USA Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at
Safeway Stores
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Four Star Group USA Inc.,
of Hopkinton, Mass., is voluntarily recalling about 13,000 Fresh Décor 10 Count LED Star String
Lights. Electrical wiring in the lights can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Dysfunctional Clothing Due to
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Dysfunctional Clothing
LLC, of Irvine, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 450 Hooded Fleece Sweatshirts. The jackets
have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
La Jolla Sport Recalls Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation
Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with La Jolla Sport USA, of
Irvine, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 9,700 O’Neill Children’s Sweatshirts with
Drawstrings. The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard.
Children’s Hooded Fleece Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Golden Grove Trading Due to
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Golden Grove Trading Inc.,
of Covina, Calif. d/b/a Crystal Castle®, is voluntarily recalling about 6,100 Children’s Hooded
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Fleece Jackets. The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation
hazard to children.
Pacifiers Recalled by OKK Trading Due to Choking Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with OKK Trading, of Los
Angeles, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 2,900 Baby Necessities pacifiers. The pacifiers are
banned under federal law. They failed federal safety tests when the nipples separated from the
base. This poses a choking hazard to young children.
Fisher-Price Recalls 3-in-1 High Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Fisher-Price, of East
Aurora, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 24,000 3-in-1 High Chairs. The seat can fall
backwards from high chair frame if the booster seat release is unlatched while the child is in the
product. Also, the seat back can detach if not fully snapped in place, posing a fall hazard and risk
of serious injury to young children.
Aviva Sports Recalls Trampolines Due to Fall Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Aviva Sports, Inc. of
Camdenton, Mo., is voluntarily recalling about 14,000 Aviva Leaps and Bounds Folding
Trampolines with Safety Pad (“L&B”) and Aviva Pirate Jump ‘N Play Trampolines (“Pirate”).
The metal support legs of the trampoline can bend or break and the bungee cords that secure the
mat to the frame of the trampoline can fray or break, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Desktop Computers Recalled By Acer America Corp. Due to Overheating, Burn Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Acer America Corp., of San
Jose, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 215 Acer Predator Desktop Computers. The insulation
on the computer’s internal wiring can become bent or stripped, causing the wires to overheat
while the product is in use. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.
Educational Craft Kits Recalled by FloraCraft Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with FloraCraft Corp., of
Ludington, Mich., is voluntarily recalling about 930,000 Solar System Kits and DNA Kits. The
surface coating on the educational kit’s wires can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the
federal lead paint standard.
Human Touch Recalls Perfect Chair to Fix Screw Drive Due to Entanglement Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Human Touch LLC, of
Long Beach, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 20,000 Human Touch LLC “Perfect Chairs”.
The screw on the underside of the Perfect Chair recliner can cut or entangle children or pets.
Montessori N’ Such Recalls Metal Vases, Pails and Other Containers Due to Violation of Lead
Paint Standard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Montessori N’ Such, of
Sterling, Va., is voluntarily recalling about 1,000 various containers used in instructional kits.
Surface paints on the products contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint
standard.
Gas Generators Recalled by Sycamore SCS Due to Fire Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Sycamore SCS, of
Louisville, K.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 1,500 Sycamore Pro Gas Generators. A plastic
sediment cup attached to the bottom of the fuel valve can crack during shipping and handling and
cause fuel leakage or spillage, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Nordstrom Recalls Girl’s Shoes Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Nordstrom, of Seattle,
Wash., is voluntarily recalling about 31,000 pairs of Girl’s Shoes. Surface paint on the outer sole
of these shoes contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
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State Farm® Recalls Good Neigh Bears® Due to Choking Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with State
Farm, of Bloomington, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 800,000 (in the United States) and
27,000 (in Canada) State Farm Good Neigh Bears. The eyes on these bears can come off, posing
a choking hazard to young children.
Cannondale Recalls Road Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Cannondale Bicycle
Corporation, of Bethel, Conn., is voluntarily recalling about 1,300 2009 Six 5, Six 6, Six Carbon
5 and Six Carbon 6 Bicycles. The bicycles fail to meet the federal safety standard for bicycles.
Spoke protector discs, required on bicycles to prevent the bicycle chain from interfering or
suddenly stopping the wheel, are missing from these bicycles. This poses a fall hazard to the
rider.
Kubota Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Kubota Manufacturing of
America Corp., of Gainesville, Ga., is voluntarily recalling about 9,500 Kubota Zero Turn Riding
Mowers. The carburetor can fail allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.
Seattle Cotton Works Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled Due to Strangulation
Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Seattle Cotton Works, LLC,
of Bellevue, Wash., is voluntarily recalling about 40,000 Hooded sweatshirts. The sweatshirts
have a drawstring through the hood that can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Tippmann® A-5® Paintball Markers Recalled for Repair Due to Risk of Injury
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Tippmann Sports LLC, of
Fort Wayne, Ind., is voluntarily recalling about 13,000 Tippmann® A-5® Paintball Markers. The
end cap assembly on the rear of certain A-5® markers can break and eject during use, posing a
risk of injury to the operator.
Valero Marketing & Supply Co. Announce Recall to Inspect Propane Gas; Can Pose Fire and
Burn Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Valero Marketing & Supply
Co., of San Antonio, Texas, is voluntarily announcing a recall to inspect about 919,000 barrels of
propane (LP) gas. An odorant is added to propane to help alert customers to a propane gas leak,
but this propane might not have the recommended level of odorant. Failure to detect leaking gas
can present a fire, explosion or thermal burn hazard to consumers.
Kidde Recalls to Replace Fire Extinguishers Due to Failure to Operate
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Walter Kidde Portable
Equipment Inc., of Mebane, N.C., is voluntarily recalling about 167,000 Kidde XL Fire
Extinguishers. The pressurized cylinders in the recalled fire extinguishers could lose pressure and
fail to operate. In the event of a fire, this failure could put a consumer and property at risk.
Pure Fishing Recalls Children’s Fishing Games Due to Violation of Ban on Lead in Paint
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Pure Fishing Inc., of
Columbia, S.C., is voluntarily recalling about 2,600 Shakespeare Casting Game and Fishing Kits.
The label on the fishing rod contains a surface coating containing high levels of lead in violation
of the ban on lead in paint.
Electra Bicycle Company Recalls Bicycles with Front Trays; Trays Can Come Loose and Pose
Fall Hazard to Riders
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Electra Bicycle Company
LLC, of Vista, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 3,000 2009 Model Electra Bicycles with Front
Trays. The front tray on the bicycle can come loose and contact the front tire, posing a fall hazard
to riders.
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Ice Skates Recalled by Pronto Sports Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Pronto Sports Inc., of
Anoka, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 600 pairs of DBX Glide Boys Ice Skates. Surface
paint on the ice skates contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Hair Dryers Recalled By Big Lots Stores, Inc. Due to Electrocution Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Big Lots Stores, Inc., of
Columbus, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 31,000 Style Elements Hair Dryers. The hair
dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution if the hair
dryer falls into water. Electric shock protection devices are required by industry standards for all
electric hand-held hair dryers.
Infantino Recalls Infant Toys Due to Choking Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with
Infantino LLC, of San Diego, Calif., are voluntarily recalling about 172,000 (in the United States)
and 12,000 (in Canada) Infant Toys. The infant toys have blue metallic fabric that can detach
from the toy, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Maytag Recalls Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Maytag Corp., of Newton,
Iowa, is voluntarily recalling about 1.6 million Maytag®, Jenn-Air®, Amana®, Admiral®,
Magic Chef®, Performa by Maytag® and Crosley® brand refrigerators. An electrical failure in
the relay, the component that turns on the refrigerator’s compressor, can cause overheating and
pose a serious fire hazard.
Wall-Mounted Radiators Recalled by Rettig Belgium Due to Crush Hazard; Child’s Death
Reported
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Rettig Belgium NV, of
Belgium, is voluntarily recalling about 36 (in the United States, 113,000 worldwide) Radson
Wall-Mounted Radiators. The radiator can come loose from the wall, and fall on people near it.
Off-Road Bike Engine Parts Recalled by Wiseco Due to Crash Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Wiseco Performance
Products, of Mentor, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 420 Off-Road Dirt Bike Connecting
Rods or Crankshaft Assemblies. Engine stress could cause the connecting rods to crack and the
engine to lock up, posing a crash hazard.
Ritchie Immersion Heaters Recalled By Springfield Wire Due to Shock Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Springfield Wire Inc.
(SWI), of Springfield, Mass., is voluntarily recalling about 13,000 Ritchie Immersion Heaters.
The outer cover of the immersion heater can crack and expose the heating element to water,
posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Holiday Lights Recalled by Universal Distribution Center Due to Shock and Fire Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Universal Distribution
Center LLC, of Edison, N.J., is voluntarily recalling about 52,000 Holiday Ultra-Brite Lights. The
lights have undersized wires that can easily pull out of the plugs and light sockets becoming
exposed. This poses an electric shock and fire hazard to consumers.
All-Clad Recalls 4-Square Belgian Waffle Makers Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at
Williams-Sonoma
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with All-Clad Metalcrafters
LLC, of Canonsburg, Pa., is voluntarily recalling about 30,000 All-Clad 4-Square Belgian Waffle
Makers. Wiring inside the waffle maker can be damaged and contact the waffle maker’s metal
body, posing a shock or fire hazard to consumers.
Nautilus Recalls Bowflex® Home Gyms Due to Risk of Injury
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Nautilus Inc., of
Vancouver, Wash., is voluntarily recalling about 78,000 Bowflex® Ultimate 2 Home Gyms
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(about 68,000 home gyms were recalled on December 6, 2007). The home gym's horizontal seat
rail is designed to be latched in a vertical position for storage. If the seat rail is not manually
latched, it can fall unexpectedly on the user or a bystander, posing a risk of serious injury.
Children’s Flip Flops Recalled by Alpargatas Due to Violation of Lead in Paint Standard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Alpargatas USA Inc., of
New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 210,000 Children’s flip flops. Decorative paint on
the sole of the flip flops can contain levels of lead in excess of the federal standard.
Seventh Avenue Recalls Tealight Candleholders Due to Fire Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Seventh Avenue, is
voluntarily recalling about 430 Tealight Candleholders (imported by Berkeley Designs, of
Hawthorne, Calif.). The faceted resin accents on the sides of the candleholder can ignite, posing a
fire hazard.
Frontrow Recalls to Replace Rechargeable Batteries Sold with PA System Microphones Due to
Burn Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Frontrow, of Petaluma,
Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 41,000 NIMH AA Rechargeable Batteries. The batteries can
rapidly overheat, posing a burn hazard to the user.
April 2009
Pumpkin Patch Recalls Hooded Girls’ Raincoats with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Pumpkin Patch
LLC, of San Mateo, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 800 Pumpkin Patch Hooded Girls’
Raincoats. The raincoats have a drawstring through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard
to children.
Jardine Announces Second Recall Expansion of Cribs Sold by Babies'R'Us; Cribs Pose
Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Jardine Enterprises,
of Taipei, Taiwan, is voluntarily recalling about 96,000 Jardine Cribs (320,000 units were
previously recalled in June 2008 and 56,450 units were recalled in January 2009). The wooden
crib slats can break, creating a gap, which can pose an entrapment and strangulation hazard to
infants and toddlers.
Gap Recalls Children’s Coats; Toggles Can Break and Detach Posing Choking Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada
(HC), Gap Inc., of San Francisco, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 19,200 (U.S.) and 3,900
(Canada) babyGap Children’s Coats. The coats have toggle fasteners that could break and detach
from the coat, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Popcorn Machines Recalled by DTX International Due to Burn Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), DTX International
(d/b/a Great American Popcorn Co.), of Mancelona, Mich., is voluntarily recalling about 220
Popcorn Machines. The heating element of the popcorn machine’s warming deck can remain on
after being switched off. This poses a burn hazard to users.
Hair Dryers Recalled by Universalink International Trading Due to Electrocution Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Universalink
International Trading Inc., of La Puente, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 3,000 Special and
Narita Hair Dryers. The hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to
prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Immersion protection devices, which
prevent electrocution, are required by industry standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers.
HMI Industries Recalls Floor Cleaners Due to Burn Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), HMI Industries Inc.,
of Strongsville, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 44,000 “Majestic 360” Floor Cleaners. The
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recalled cleaners’ wiring can overheat, causing electrical arcing and melting. This poses a burn
Dinosaur Play Sets Recalled by DND Imports Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), DND Imports, of
Los Angeles, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 50 Dinosaur Play Sets. The surface paint on the
monkey figure contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Under Armour Recalls Athletic Cups Due To Injury Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Under Armour Inc,
of Baltimore, Maryland, is voluntarily recalling about 211,000 Under Armour Athletic Cups. The
cups can break if hit, posing a risk of serious injury hazard to athletes.
Leg Curl Fitness Machines Recalled by Paramount Fitness Due To Crushing Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Paramount Fitness
Corp., of Los Angeles, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 150 Leg Curl Machines. A
consumer’s hand can become caught between the cylindrical counter weight and the frame of the
fitness machine, posing a crushing hazard that can result in lacerations and finger amputation.
Women's Chenille Robes Recalled by Blair Due to Burn Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Blair LLC, of
Warren, Pa., is voluntarily recalling about 162,000 Full Length Women’s Chenille Robes. Some
robes fail to meet federal flammability requirements and present a risk of serious burns to
consumers if they are exposed to an open flame.
Toaster Oven/Broilers Recalled by Haier America Due to Burn or Electrical Shock Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Haier America
Trading L.L.C., of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 106,000 Toaster Oven/Broilers.
Electrical connections in the toaster oven/broilers can become loose, posing electrical shock and
burn hazards.
SportsPlay Equipment Recalls Playgrounds Due to Violation of Lead Paint Ban
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), SportsPlay
Equipment Inc., of St. Louis, Mo., is voluntarily recalling about 540 Playgrounds. The handrails
and posts on the playground contain high levels of lead paint. Lead can be toxic if ingested by
Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Specialized Bicycle
Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 3,000 2004 Roubaix Comp
Roubaix Pro bicycles. The cable stop on the bicycle can loosen, which can cause the rider to lose
control and fall from the bike.
Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Serious Fall Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Specialized Bicycle
Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 14,000 Specialized 2009
Model Bicycles. The handlebars can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Fitness Balls Recalled by EB Brands Due to Fall Hazard; New Assembly Instructions Provided
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), EB Brands, of
Yonkers, New York, is voluntarily recalling about 3 million Bally Total Fitness, Everlast, Valeo
and Body Fit Fitness Balls. An overinflated fitness ball can unexpectedly burst while in use,
causing the user to fall to the floor.
Toy Maracas Recalled by Tupperware U.S. Due to Choking and Suffocation Hazards
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Tupperware U.S.
Inc., of Orlando, Fla., is voluntarily recalling about 44,000 Shape-O Toy Maracas. The maracas
can break and expose small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children. In addition, the
handle poses a suffocation hazard to young children.
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Bush Hog Off-Road Utility Vehicles Recalled Due to Loss of Speed Control; Cash Incentive
Offered
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Bush Hog LLC, of
Selma, Ala., is voluntarily recalling about 850 Bush Hog Off-Road Utility Vehicles. The utility
vehicle’s throttle cable can lock in freezing temperatures. This can cause the engine not to return
to idle when the driver takes his or her foot off the accelerator pedal, posing a risk of loss of
vehicle control and injury to the driver and passenger.
Senseo One-Cup Coffeemakers Recalled by Philips Consumer Lifestyle Due to Burn Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Philips Consumer
Lifestyle, of Stamford, Conn., is voluntarily recalling about 155,000 Philips Senseo One-Cup
Coffeemakers. An electrical fault and the build-up of calcium from hard or medium water can
cause an obstruction in the coffeemaker. If this happens, the boiler can burst, posing a burn
Ross Stores Recalls Folding Patio Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Ross Stores Inc., of
Pleasanton, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 730 Folding Patio Chairs. The side supports on
these chairs can splinter when weight is placed on them, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Women’s Shoes Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fall Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Wal-Mart Stores
Inc., of Bentonville, Ark., is voluntarily recalling about 200,000 pairs of Women’s Shoes. Heels
on the shoes can easily detach, posing a fall hazard to consumers
“CARS” Children’s Shoes Sold Exclusively at Wal-Mart Recalled by Pagoda International
Footwear Ltd. Due to Choking Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada,
Pagoda International Footwear Ltd., of Hong Kong, is voluntarily recalling about 73,000
(distributed in the United States) and 18,000 (distributed in Canada) pairs of CARS Fleece Clog
Children’s Shoes. The shoe has four decorative wheels that can detach, posing a choking hazard
to young children.
GE Recalls Ranges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), GE Consumer &
Industrial, of Louisville, Ky., is voluntarily recalling about 28,000 GE Profile™ Freestanding
Dual Fuel Ranges. The wiring in the rear of the range can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard
to consumers.
Simplicity Play Yards Recalled by Various Retailers Due to Fall and Entrapment Hazards
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Burlington Coat
Factory, of Burlington, N.J., Babies R Us, of Wayne, N.J., Target, of Minneapolis, Minn., and
Kohl’s Department Stores, of Menomonee Falls, Wis., are voluntarily recalling about 25,000
Simplicity Travel Tender Play Yards. One or more rails can collapse unexpectedly, posing a fall
or entrapment hazard to young children.
Pacifiers Recalled by Healthtex Due to Choking Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Healthtex, of
Miami, Fla., is voluntarily recalling about 40,000 Zoo Pacifiers. The pacifiers failed to meet
federal safety standards. The nipples can separate from the base easily, posing a choking hazard
to young children.
Stanley and Solarwide Industrial Recall Stud Sensors Due to Shock Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Stanley Works,
of New Britain, Conn., and Solarwide Industrial Ltd., of Hong Kong, are voluntarily recalling
about 78,000 Stanley® Stud Sensors 200 and Stanley® FatMax® Stud Sensors 400. The stud
sensor can fail to calibrate properly and detect AC electrical wires behind the wall, posing a
shock hazard to the user.
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Polaris Industries Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Polaris Industries
Inc., of Medina, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 7,200 Polaris Snowmobiles. The fuel lines
on the snowmobiles can make contact with one another, which could result in a fuel leak. This
can pose a fire hazard to consumers.
Honeywell International Recalls Vista Security System Control Panels Due to Failure of Panic
Feature
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Honeywell
International Inc., of Melville, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 7,000 “Vista Residential”
Security System Control Panels. Security systems programmed with a wireless silent panic
feature can fail to operate properly the first time the panic button is pressed on the remote
transmitter. If the panic button is pressed only once, this can unexpectedly leave residents without
a triggered alarm during an emergency.
Atico International USA Recalls Coffeemakers Sold Exclusively At Walgreens Due to Fire
Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Atico International
USA Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., is voluntarily recalling about 500,000 Signature Gourmet™
12-Cup Programmable Coffeemakers and Kitchen Gourmet® 10-Cup Coffeemakers. These
coffeemakers can ignite due to an electrical failure, posing a fire hazard.
Best Buy Announces the Recall of Certain Insignia 26-Inch Flat-Panel LCD Televisions Due to
Fire Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Best Buy Co. Inc.,
of Richfield, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 13,300 Insignia 26-inch flat-panel LCD model
IS-LCDTV26 televisions. The television’s power supply can fail, posing a fire and burn hazard to
consumers.
Best Buy Announces the Recall of Certain Rocketfish Universal Portable Power Sources Due to
Fire Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Best Buy Co. Inc.,
of Richfield, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 1,400 Rocketfish Model RF-INV80 Universal
AC/DC/USB Portable Power Source. While charging the battery, the power source can
unexpectedly ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
SunKids Convertible Cribs Recalled by Suntech Enterprises Due to Entrapment and Suffocation
Hazards
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Suntech Enterprises
Inc., of City of Commerce, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 1,900 SunKids Convertible Cribs.
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. Also, the crib’s drop side
can fail to fully latch posing a fall hazard to young children.
Faulty Installation Instructions Prompt RadioShack Corp. Recall of Electrical Switches; Shock
Hazard to Consumers
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), RadioShack Corp.,
of Fort Worth, Texas, is voluntarily recalling about 18,000 Illuminated Round Rocker Switches.
The wiring diagram on the switch’s package is incorrect. The Neutral and Line notation is
reversed, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Radio Transmitters for Model Aircrafts Recalled by Horizon Hobby Due to Impact and
Laceration Hazards
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Horizon Hobby
Inc., of Champaign, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 15,000 Spektrum DX6i Radio Transmitters
used with model aircrafts. The defective radio transmitters can cause model airplanes and
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helicopters they control to fall from the sky while in flight and crash into bystanders or property.
The propellers can also spin unexpectedly injuring a person standing too close or working on the
aircraft. This poses impact and laceration hazards to consumers and a risk of property damage.
Evenflo Recalls Envision™ High Chairs Due to Fall and Choking Hazards
Inc., of Miamisburg, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 643,000 Evenflo Envision™ High
Chairs. Recline fasteners and metal screws on both sides of the high chair can loosen and fall out,
allowing the seatback to detach or recline unexpectedly. Children can fall backwards or fall out of
the high chair and suffer bumps and bruises to the head, abrasions, cuts and bruises. Detached
hardware also poses a choking hazard to children.
Evenflo Expands Recall of Majestic™ High Chairs Due to Fall and Choking Hazards
Inc., of Miamisburg, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 90,000 Evenflo Majestic™ High Chairs
(95,000 were recalled in December 2008). Plastic caps and metal screws on both sides of the high
chair can loosen and fall out, allowing the seatback to suddenly fall back or detach from the high
chair. Children can fall backwards or fall out of the high chair and suffer bumps and bruises to the
head, broken bones, abrasions, cuts and bruises. Detached hardware also poses a choking hazard
to children.
Lakeshore Learning Materials Recalls Children’s Toy Boxes Due to Choking Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Lakeshore Learning
Materials, of Carson, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 3,600 What’s Inside? Soft Toy Boxes.
The head of the stuffed butterfly toy can detach from the body, posing a choking hazard to
children.
Brave Products Reannounces Recall of Log Splitters; Additional Incidents Prompt Urgent
Warning of Amputation Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Brave Products Inc.,
of Streator, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 12,000 Log Splitters. The log splitter’s hydraulic
cylinders can have defective rod retention, causing the seals to leak and the rods to detach. This
can result in serious injury to the operator, as the rod can rapidly and unexpectedly extend the
splitting wedge.
May 2009
Home Depot Recalls Patio Umbrellas Due to Risk of Impact Injury
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Home Depot,
of Atlanta, Ga., is voluntarily recalling about 60 Offset Patio Umbrellas. The patio umbrella and
its pole could tip over and strike consumers if the umbrella’s collar or sleeve is not removed prior
to closing the umbrella, posing a risk of impact injury to consumers.
Outdoor Play Sets Sold Exclusively at Toys“R”Us Recalled by Step2® Due to Fall Hazard;
Swings Can Break
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Step2 Company
LLC, of Streetsboro, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 4,300 Step2 Play Up Gym play sets. The
triangular hangers that attach the swing’s ropes to the upper rail of the play set can break, posing
a fall hazard to children.
Trampolines Recalled by Skywalker Holdings; Enclosure Problems Can Result in Fall Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Skywalker Holdings
LLC, of Brigham City, Utah, is voluntarily recalling about 60,000 13-foot Square Trampolines.
The straps supporting the top of the trampoline’s enclosure to the poles can fail. The enclosure
could drop if these straps break, posing a risk that a user could fall from the trampoline.
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Samsung Recalls to Upgrade Certain Cell Phones; Could Fail to Reach Emergency 911 in a NoService Area
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Samsung
Telecommunications America, of Richardson, Texas, is voluntarily recalling about 160,000
Samsung “Jitterbug” Cell Phones. The recalled cell phones that are in a no-service area and
display an “out of range, try again later” message could fail to connect to emergency 911.
Ross Stores Recalls Benches Due to Fall Hazard
Pleasanton, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 225 39” St. Anne Acacia Benches. The bench
frame can collapse when weight is placed on it, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Bunn-O-Matic Recalls Single Cup Tea/Coffeemakers Due to Burn Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Bunn-O-Matic
Corp., of Springfield, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 35,600 Bunn® Single Cup Pod Brewers.
The pod drawer of the pod brewer can open unexpectedly during a brew cycle, posing a burn
Girl’s Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Ely and Walker Due to Strangulation Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Ely and Walker, of
Lebanon, Tenn., is voluntarily recalling about 580 Cumberland Outfitters Girl’s Hooded
Sweatshirts. The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation
hazard to children.
Cannondale Recalls Bicycles; JD Forks Can Lose Alignment, Posing Crash Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Cannondale Bicycle
Corp., of Bethel, Conn., is voluntarily recalling about 1,500 Bicycles with JD suspension forks.
The recalled bicycle’s fork can lose alignment causing the front wheel to turn unexpectedly. This
can cause the rider to lose control of the bicycle and crash.
Trek Recalls Bicycles; JD Forks Can Lose Alignment, Posing Crash Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Trek Bicycle Corp.,
of Waterloo, Wisc., is voluntarily recalling about 16,000 Bicycles with JD suspension forks. The
recalled bicycle’s fork can lose alignment causing the front wheel to turn unexpectedly. This can
cause the rider to lose control of the bicycle and crash.
Norco Recalls Bicycle Frames Due to Crash Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Norco Performance
Bikes, of British Columbia, Canada, is voluntarily recalling about 3,600 Norco Bicycle Frames.
The bicycle frame can crack and separate, causing a rider to fall from the bicycle and suffer
injuries.
Digital Clamp Meters Recalled by Fluke Due to Shock Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Fluke Corp., of
Everett, Wash., is voluntarily recalling about 52,000 Fluke Digital Clamp Meters. The meters can
fail to give an appropriate voltage reading, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical
power is off, posing a shock, electrocution, or thermal burn hazard.
HP Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Hewlett-Packard
Co., of Palo Alto, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 70,000 lithium-Ion batteries used in
Hewlett-Packard and Compaq notebook computers. The recalled lithium-ion batteries can
overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Folding Toy Beach Chairs Recalled by Build-A-Bear Workshop Due to Laceration Hazard
Build-A-Bear Workshop®, of St. Louis, Mo., is voluntarily recalling about 260,000 chairs (in the
United States) and 9,700 in Canada Folding Toy Beach Chair for Stuffed Animals. This toy chair
legs can bruise, pinch or cut fingers if caught while folding.
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Eddie Bauer Play Yards with Rocking Bassinets Recalled by Dorel Juvenile Group Due to
Suffocation Hazard
Dorel Juvenile Group Inc., of Columbus, Ind., is voluntarily recalling about 71,000 (in the United
States) and about 5,600 in Canada Eddie Bauer Soothe & Sway Play Yards. The play yard's
rocking bassinet attachment can tilt even when secured by straps in the non-rocking mode or can
stay tilted without returning to a level sleeping surface while in the rocking mode, causing an
infant to roll to the corner or side of the bassinet. The infant can then become wedged in the
corner or pressed against the side or bottom of the bassinet, posing a risk of suffocation or
positional asphyxiation.
Gothic Cabinet Craft Recalls Bunk Beds Due to Fall Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Gothic Cabinet
Craft Inc., of Maspeth, N. Y., is voluntarily recalling about 1,500 Twin, Twin Extra-Large, and
Twin Over Full Bunk Beds. The bunk beds do not have sufficient headboards, footboards, or
guardrails and have gaps between parts of the upper bunk that could allow a child’s body to pass
through but not a child’s head. These bunk beds pose a fall, entrapment, and strangulation hazard
to children and violate the spacing requirements of the federal bunk bed safety standard.
Composite Decks Recalled by Louisiana-Pacific; Decks Can Deteriorate and Break, Posing Fall
Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Louisiana-Pacific
(LP) Corp., of Nashville, Tenn., is voluntarily recalling about 48 million linear feet of Composite
Decking. The recalled decking can prematurely deteriorate and unexpectedly break. Consumers
can fall through broken decking and suffer serious injuries.
Engine Block and Battery Heaters Used on Polaris Snowmobiles Recalled Due to Shock Hazard
Inc., of Medina, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 530 2009 Widetrak Snowmobiles and
Engine Block and Battery Heaters. The insulation of the electrical cord for the engine and battery
heaters can fail during cold temperatures, posing an electric shock hazard to consumers.
Fushin USA Recalls Youth Model ATVs Due to Risk of Injury to Young Riders
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Fushin USA LLC,
of Dallas, Texas, is voluntarily recalling about 650 Fushin ATVs. These ATVs lack front brakes,
a tire pressure gauge, and padding to cover the sharp edges on the handlebar assembly, which
could pose a risk of injury to young riders.
Browning and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Recall Knife Sheaths Due to Defect
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Browning, of
Morgan, Utah and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, of Missoula, Mont., are voluntarily recalling
about 10,000 Skinner Knife Sheaths. The knife can cut through the sheath because there is no
blade guard in the sheath. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
Lumetique Recalls Botanika Candles Due to Fire Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Southern California
Candle Co. Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 7,000 DayNa Decker 16
ounce Botanika Candles. The glass can break during use, posing a fire hazard.
Dahon and REI Novara Folding Bicycles Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dahon California
Inc., of Duarte, Calif. and Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI), of Kent, Wash., are voluntarily
recalling about 11,500 2008 model year Dahon and REI Novara Folding Bicycles. The hinge on
the handlepost can crack, posing a fall hazard.
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Children’s Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Jason Evans Associates Due to
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Jason Evans Assoc.
LLC, of Hewlett, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 1,300 Children’s Hooded Jackets. The
jackets have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled by KTM North America Due to Front Fork Failure
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), KTM North
America Inc., of Amherst, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 550 Off-Road Motorcycles. The
front fork inner tube on the off-road motorcycles can crack and separate from the fork axle,
posing a risk of injury or death to the operator.
Commercial Freezers Used in Grocery Stores Recalled By Unilever Due to Fire Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Unilever, dba Good
Humor Breyers United States, of Trumbull, Conn., is voluntarily recalling about 960 Fricon
Upright Freezers. The controller of the freezer is incompatible with the unit and can overheat and
melt the relay, posing a fire hazard.
Richard Abraham Herder KG Recalls Torque Wrenches Due to Risk of Injury
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Richard Abraham
Herder KG, of Solingen, Germany, is voluntarily recalling about 670 Torcofix/Torcoflex and
Mountz Torque Wrenches. The internal spring mechanism on the wrench can fail or break,
allowing bolts or screws to break or become unscrewed, posing a risk of injury to the user or
bystander.
Children’s Jewelry Craft Kits Recalled by Action Products International Due to Risk of Lead
Exposure
Action Products International Inc., of Ocala, Fla., is voluntarily recalling about 2,900 (in the
United States) and 36 (in Canada) Abalone and Venetian Carnevale Necklace Craft Kits. The
lobster clasps in both craft kits contain high levels of lead. The Abalone Necklace’s pendant also
contains high levels of lead. Lead can be toxic if ingested by young children and can cause
adverse health effects.
Wagner Spray Tech Recalls Paint Sprayers Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Wagner Spray Tech
Corp., of Plymouth, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 35,000 Wagner Paint Sprayers. The onoff switch can be dislodged from the casing, resulting in exposure of electrical connections. This
can pose an electrical shock hazard to the consumer.
Ambler Mountain Works Recalls Children's Knitted Hats Due to Choking Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Ambler Mountain
Works, of Canmore, Alberta, Canada, is voluntarily recalling about 370 Erwin Beanie and
Poseidon Beanie Children’s Knitted Hats. The eyeballs on the Erwin Beanie and the octopus legs
on the Poseidon Beanie can come loose, posing a potential choking hazard.
June 2009
Big Muddy Motor Sports Recalls Generators Due to Fire Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Big Muddy Sports,
of Perryville, Mo., is voluntarily recalling about 450 PowerPlus Generators. The 220-volt
receptacle can fail to produce power correctly and cause power surges that can damage
appliances. This poses a risk of fire and possible injury to consumers.
DEWALT Recalls Framing Nailers Due to Serious Injury Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), DEWALT
Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md., is voluntarily recalling about 9,000 DEWALT D51825 and
D51850 Framing Nailers. The bump action trigger on the framing nailers could have been
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incorrectly assembled during production, which would allow the nailer to eject a fastener
unexpectedly or cause the trigger lock-off not to function. This can pose a serious injury hazard to
the user or bystander.
Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard Prompts Recall by Loyal Bedding of
Mattress Sets
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Loyal Bedding Inc.,
of Miami, Fla., is voluntarily recalling about 2,700 Loyal Bedding Mattress Sets (Mattresses and
Mattresses with Foundations). The mattresses sets fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame
standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Crane Plumbing Recalls Bath Tubs With A Whirlpool Due to Entrapment and Drowning Hazards
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Crane Plumbing
LLC, of Dallas, Texas, is voluntarily recalling about 5,500 Crane Bath Tubs With A Whirlpool.
The drain covers in the tubs can entangle a bather’s hair in the openings, causing the bather’s
head to be held under water, which can result in drowning.
Applica Consumer Products Inc. Recalls Black & Decker® Spacemaker™ Coffeemakers Due to
Burn Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Applica Consumer
Products Inc., of Miramar, Fla., is voluntarily recalling about 584,000 Black & Decker® brand
Spacemaker™ Coffeemakers. The brew basket can shift out of alignment allowing hot water to
overflow. This poses a scalding and burn hazard to consumers.
Diving Wings With Defective Inner Bladders Recalled by Poseidon Due to Drowning Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Poseidon West, of
West Lake Village, Calif., Poseidon Central, of Conroe, Texas, and American Divers Division, of
Alexandria Bay, N.Y., are voluntarily recalling about 300 Besea W50 Diving Wings with
Poseidon Inner Bladders. The inner bladder located inside the diving wing can break, causing the
wing to fail to operate as a floating/buoyancy device. This poses a drowning hazard to divers.
Loaded Boards Recalls Orangatang Skateboard Wheels; Blow-outs Pose Risk of Injury to Riders
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Loaded Boards Inc.,
of Beverly Hills, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 1,200 sets of Orangatang Skateboard
Wheels. The recalled skateboard wheel’s core can shear and blow-out causing the wheel to
separate from the skateboard truck’s axle and bearings. This poses a risk of serious injury to
riders.
SmartSpark Energy Systems Recalls Battery Equalizers Due to Fire Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), SmartSpark Energy
Systems Inc., of Champaign, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 800 BattEQ Battery Equalizers.
The recalled equalizers can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Body Boards Recalled by JGR Copa Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), JGR Copa LLC, of
Hollywood, Fla., is voluntarily recalling about 900 18” Kick Body Boards. The green surface
coating of the screened logo “Big Lizard™ body boards” on the underside of the body board
contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Children’s Necklace and Bracelet Sets Recalled by D&D Distributing-Wholesale Due To
Choking Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), D&D DistributingWholesale Inc., of Tacoma, Wash., is voluntarily recalling about 29,000 “Chelsea’s” Necklace
and Bracelet Sets. Small parts can detach from the necklace and bracelet when the elastic string
break, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Macy’s Recalls Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts Due to Strangulation Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Macy’s
Merchandising Group Inc., of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 33,000 Epic
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Threads and Greendog Hooded Sweatshirts. The sweatshirts have a drawstring sewn at the base
of the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Campbell Hausfeld Recalls Air Compressors Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Wal-Mart
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Campbell Hausfeld,
of Harrison, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 16,000 Campbell Hausfeld Air Compressors. The
compressor’s thermal overload, which shuts the unit off when it overheats, can fail. This can lead
to overheating, melting of parts and a risk of fire.
Laceration Hazard Prompts Recall by Starbucks of Coffee Grinders; Made by Tsann Kuen
In coperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Starbucks Coffee
Co., of Seattle, Wash., is voluntarily recalling about 530,000 Starbucks Barista® Blade Grinders
and Seattle’s Best Coffee® Blade Grinders. The grinder can fail to turn off or can turn on
unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Wagner Spray Tech Recalls Heat Guns Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Wagner Spray Tech
Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 300,000 Heat Guns. An electrical
component failure inside the heat guns can cause them to continue to produce heat after the power
switch is turned off. This can melt the heat gun’s plastic exterior, causing a burn if the heat gun is
touched and ignite nearby combustibles, posing fire and burn hazards.
Viking Range Corporation Recalls Built-In Refrigerators Due to Injury Hazard; Doors Can
Detach
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Viking Range Co.,
of Greenwood, Miss., is voluntarily recalling about 45,000 Viking Built-In Side-by-Side
Refrigerator/Freezers and Refrigerators with Bottom Freezers. The refrigerator’s doors can
detach, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
W.P. Appliances Inc. Recalls Wolfgang Puck Toaster Oven/Toasters
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), W.P. Appliances is
voluntarily recalling about 1,500 Wolfgang Puck Toaster Oven/Toasters. The toaster oven can
remain “on” after the toast pops up, posing a fire hazard.
Six Reported Deaths Prompt Urgent Re-announcement of Blair Recall of Women’s Chenille
Robes
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Blair LLC, of
Warren, Pa., is voluntarily re-announcing the recall of about 162,000 full length Chenille Robes.
Some robes fail to meet federal flammability requirements and present a risk of serious burns to
consumers if they are exposed to an open flame.
Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Winterbee Due To Strangulation
Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Winterbee Inc.
d.b.a. Speedy, of Los Angeles, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 80,000 Speedy Children's
Hooded Zipper Jackets and Kids Hooded Pullover Jackets. The jackets have a drawstring through
the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
LaJobi Recalls Babi Italia Pinehurst and Bonavita Hudson Drop Side Cribs; Risk of Entrapment
and Suffocation
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), LaJobi Inc., of
Cranbury, N.J., is voluntarily recalling about 2,900 Bonavita “Hudson” and Babi Italia
“Pinehurst” Drop Side Cribs. The lower spring pins on the footboard and headboard can pop out
of the tracks located on the drop side causing the drop side to detach from the crib. When the drop
side detaches, it creates a hazardous gap between the drop side and the crib mattress in which
infants and toddlers can become entrapped and suffocate or fall from cribs.
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LaJobi Recalls Bonavita “Cabana” Drop Side Cribs Due To Entrapment and Strangulation
Hazards
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), LaJobi Inc., of
Cranbury, N.J., is voluntarily recalling about 2,000 Bonavita “Cabana” Drop Side Cribs. The
wooden crib slats can detach or break creating a gap, which can pose an entrapment and
strangulation hazard to infants and toddlers.
Children’s Loungewear Recalled by Warm Biscuit Bedding Due to Violation of Federal
Flammability Standards
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Warm Biscuit
Bedding Co., of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 9,500 Children’s Loungewear
Garments. The loungewear garments fail to meet children’s sleepwear federal flammability
standards which require sleepwear, including loungewear, to be either snug-fitting or flame
resistant.
Outdoor Playset Gliders Recalled by Backyard Play Systems Due to Fall Hazard; Repair Kit
Provided
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Backyard Play
Systems LLC, of Monroe, Mich., is voluntarily recalling about 1800 Outdoor Playset Gliders.
The retaining rings used to secure the gliders to the playset can become loose or detached, posing
a fall hazard to children.
Hair Dryers Recalled by Vintage International Due to Electrocution Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Vintage
International Inc., of Hacienda Heights, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 2,300 National and
Sanyo Hand-Held Hair Dryers. The hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection
device to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Immersion protection devices,
which prevent electrocution, are required by industry safety standards for all electric hand-held
hair dryers.
Bicycles Recalled by REI Due to Fork Failure
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Recreational
Equipment Inc. (REI), of Kent, Wash., is voluntarily recalling about 260 2005 Novara Trionfo
Bicycles. The fork can separate from the steerer tube which can cause the rider to lose control,
posing a fall hazard.
Bugaboo Recalls Strollers Due to Risk of Brake Failure
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Bugaboo North
America Inc., of Hermosa Beach, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 22,500 Bugaboo Bee
Strollers. One or both sides of the brakes can fail, causing a stroller to unexpectedly roll away on
an incline. This can pose a risk of injury to the child occupant.
July 2009
Bass Amplifiers Recalled by Fender Musical Instruments Due to Fire Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Fender Musical
Instruments Corp. (FMIC), of Scottsdale, Ariz., is voluntarily recalling about 90 SWR® Natural
Blonde™ Acoustic Bass Amplifiers. The recalled amplifier’s wiring can overheat, posing a fire
hazard.
Frigidaire Recalls Clothes Washers Due to Fire Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Frigidaire, of
Cleveland, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 35,000 Crosley®, Frigidaire®, Kelvinator®,
Kenmore®, Wascomat®, and White-Westinghouse® clothes washers. An internal defect in the
washer’s drain pump can cause heat to build up, posing a fire hazard to the consumer.
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Sherwin-Williams Recalls Purdy Scrapers Due to Laceration Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The SherwinWilliams Co., of Cleveland, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 76,000 Purdy 2 ½” 4-Edge
Scrapers. The recalled scraper’s body can break away from the handle when struck against a hard
object. This poses a laceration hazard to users.
Little Tikes Recalls Clubhouse Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard; New Assembly Directions to Be
Provided
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Little Tikes, of
Hudson, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 1,950 Little Tikes Clubhouse Swing Sets. The
recalled swing sets did not come with assembly directions for the swing seat harness. The swing
seat harness assembly needs to be completed by the consumer. The swing seats can detach if the
harness is not assembled properly, which could result in fall and injury during use.
Boy’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings and Warm up Sets Recalled by Burlington Coat
Factory Due to Strangulation Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Burlington Coat
Factory, of Burlington, N.J., is voluntarily recalling about 13,300 Boys Hooded Sweatshirts and
Warm Up Sets. The sweatshirts and jackets to the warm up sets have drawstrings through the
hoods, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
Bed Steps Recalled by Domestications Due to Fall Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Domestications, of
Weehawken, N.J., is voluntarily recalling about 780 Domestications Bed Steps. The bed steps can
break during use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Blitz USA Recalls Enviro-Flo™ Plus Fuel Containers Due to Fire Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Blitz USA Inc., of
Miami, Okla., is voluntarily recalling about 4,000 Enviro-Flo Plus Fuel Containers (1 and 2
gallon container sizes). The spout’s plunger cap can dislodge which can open the seal of the fuel
container and allow gasoline vapors to escape. This could cause liquid gasoline to spill from the
top of the container during use and result in a fire hazard.
BabySwede LLC Recalls Bouncer Chairs Due to Laceration Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), BabySwede LLC,
of Cleveland, OH, is voluntarily recalling about 6,500 BabyBjörn® Babysitter Balance and
BabyBjörn® Babysitter Balance Air bouncer chairs. Small, sharp metal objects found in the
padded area of the bouncer chair can protrude, posing a laceration hazard to children.
Reflections of Magic Mirrors Recalled By Lyne Yi International Due to Impact and Laceration
Hazards
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Lyne Yi
International is voluntarily recalling about 600 “Reflections of Magic” Hanging Mirrors
(Importer/Distributed by The Bradford Exchange Ltd., of Niles, Ill.). The metal plate used for
hanging the mirror can become detached and cause the mirror to fall, posing an impact or
laceration hazard to consumers.
LeapFrog Recalls Electronic Plush Toys Due to Choking Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), LeapFrog
Enterprises Inc., of Emeryville, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 3,700 My Pal Scout
Electronic Plush Toy Dogs. The decals on the paws of the plush toy can be removed and ingested
by a child, posing a choking hazard.
Sevca LLC Recalls Sevylor® Tow Behinds; Quick Hitch Connectors Break, Posing Serious
Hazard to Users
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Sevca, LLC of
Wichita, KS, is voluntarily recalling about 94,000 Sevylor® Tow Behinds with Quick Hitch
Connectors. The Quick Hitch, which connects the towable to the boat, can break and project
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pieces of the plastic Quick Hitch back towards the boat. If this occurs, an individual can be struck
and seriously injured.
Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard Prompts Recall of Mattresses by
Foamorder.com
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Foamorder.com, of
San Francisco, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 140 Natural Sense Foam Blocks with Cotton
Cover (Mattresses). The foam blocks with cotton covers (intended to be used as mattresses) fail to
meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard to
consumers.
Polaris Industries Recalls ATVs Due to Fire Hazard
Inc., of Medina, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 4,700 2009 Model Year Polaris All-Terrain
Vehicles (ATVs). The valve assembly can fail in freezing temperatures, causing oil to leak into
the exhaust system. This could pose a fire and burn hazard to the rider.
Stamina Products Recalls Elliptical Machines; Provides New Warning and Assembly Instructions
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Stamina Products
Inc. of Springfield, Mo., is voluntarily recalling about 11,000 Elliptical Cross Trainers. Stamina
modified the warning/assembly instructions in the owner’s manuals to emphasize that the
elliptical pedal shafts must be securely tightened to the cranks. If not securely tightened, the pedal
shafts could become loose from the cranks, which could result in serious injury to the user and/or
damage to the product.
Fiesta Recalls to Repair Gas Grills Due to Fire, Burn Hazards
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Fiesta Gas Grills, of
Dickson, Tenn., is voluntarily recalling about 88,000 Blue Ember Gas Grills units in the United
States (and 25,000 in Canada). The hose of the gas tank can get too close to the firebox and be
exposed to heat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Heating System Thermostats Recalled by OJ Electronics Due to Shock Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), OJ Electronics, of
Chicago, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 30,000 208-Volt and 240-Volt Thermostats. The
recalled thermostat’s floor sensor or its cable can be damaged from cutting, drilling, or nailing.
This poses a risk of electric shock to consumers if the power supply is not disconnected.
Buster Brown Clog Children’s Shoes Recalled by Brown Shoe Co. and Pagoda International
Footwear Ltd. Due to Choking Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Brown Shoe Co.
Inc., of St. Louis, Mo. and its affiliate Pagoda International Footwear Ltd., of Hong Kong., are
voluntarily recalling about 1.4 million Buster Brown & Co.’s Clog Children’s Shoes (73,000 pair
of shoes were previously recalled in April 2009). The shoe has decorative wheels that can detach,
posing a choking hazard to young children.
Elliptical Exercise Gliders Recalled by Thane Due to Fall Hazard; New Instructions to Be
Provided
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Thane International
Inc., of La Quinta, Calif., are voluntarily recalling about 48,000 Orbitrek Elite and Orbitrek Elite
Magnetic Elliptical Exercise Gliders. The written instructions incorrectly identify the proper
location of the spring washer. An incorrectly installed spring washer can put undue stress on
bolts, causing them to loosen, which poses a fall hazard to consumers.
LEGO Systems Announces Recall of Remote Controls Due to Burn Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), LEGO Systems
Inc., of Enfield, Conn., are voluntarily recalling about 1,600 Power Functions IR Remote
Controls. The batteries in the remote controls can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
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Steam Cleaners Recalled by Thane International Due to Shock and Burn Hazards
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Thane International,
Inc., of La Quinta, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 580,000 H2O Mop Steam Cleaners. The
power cord can unexpectedly wear down and expose the wiring, posing a shock and burn hazard
to consumers.
Children’s Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by EMH Associates Due to Entrapment
Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), EMH Associates
Inc., of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 4,400 Hooded jackets. The jackets have a
drawstring around the waist which can pose an entrapment hazard to children.
Leather Shag Rugs Recalled by Chandra Rugs Due to Fire Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Chandra Rugs, of
Adairsville, Ga., is voluntarily recalling about 400 Art Collection Leather Shag Rugs. The rugs
fail to meet federal flammability standard, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Butterfly Chairs Recalled by Hobby Lobby Stores Due to Fall Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Hobby Lobby
Stores, of Oklahoma City, Okla., is voluntarily recalling about 500 Leather Butterfly Chairs. The
chair legs can detach unexpectedly causing the chair to collapse, posing a fall hazard to
consumers.
Evenflo Recalls Telephone Toys Due to Choking Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Evenflo Co. Inc., of
Miamisburg, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 25,000 Evenflo Switch-A-Roo Telephone Toys.
A mirror decal attached to the toy can peel away, posing a potential choking hazard.
Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Propac Distributing Due to
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Propac Distributing
Corp., of Gardena, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 7,000 Youth Hooded Sweatshirts. The
sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Rossignol Recalls Cross-Country Boots Due to Fall Hazard
(HC), Rossignol Ski Co., of Park City, Utah, is voluntarily recalling about 3,000 pairs (in the
United States) and 1,000 pairs (in CanadaHard) of Rossignol Cross-Country Boots. The boot’s
sole could separate from the upper boot during use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Energizer Wallplate Nightlights Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Energizer, of St.
Louis, Mo., is voluntarily recalling about 3,000 Energizer Light On Demand Wallplate
Nightlights. The nightlight can overheat, especially if additional devices are plugged into its
outlets, posing a fire hazard.
Children’s Hooded Jackets and Pullover Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Hard Tail Due
to Strangulation Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Hard Tail, of Santa
Monica, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 130 Hard Tail girl’s hooded jackets and pullover
sweatshirts. The hooded sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a
strangulation hazard to children.
Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by C-Mrk Inc. Due to Strangulation
Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), C-Mrk Inc., of
Vernon, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 725 Boys’ Hooded Sweatshirts. The jackets and
pullovers have a drawstring through the hood or waist which can pose a strangulation hazard to
children.
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Tea Kettles Recalled by Wilton Industries Due to Burn Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Wilton Industries
Inc., of Woodridge, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 142,000 Copco Harmony Tea Kettles. The
lid on the tea kettle can come loose during handling, posing a burn hazard to the consumer.
American Greetings Corp. Recalls Sport Balls Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
(HC), American Greetings Corp., of Cleveland, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 90,000 (in the
United States) and 1,900 (in Canada) packages of DesignWare Sport Balls. The surface coating
on the basketball contains excessive levels of lead, in violation of the federal lead paint standard.
Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms; Can Fail to Warn of a Fire
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Walter Kidde
Portable Equipment Inc., of Mebane, N.C., is voluntarily recalling about 94,000 Kidde Model
PI2000 Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms. An electrostatic discharge can damage the unit, causing it
not to warn consumers of a fire.
Bosch Thermotechnology Recalls Boilers Due to Fire Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Bosch
Thermotechnology, of Londonderry, N.H., is voluntarily recalling about 90 Gas-Fired Wall-Hung
Boilers. An electrical connector can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Kolcraft Recalls 1 Million Play Yards Due to Fall Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kolcraft Enterprises
Inc. of Chicago, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 1 million Kolcraft, Carter’s, Sesame Street,
Jeep, Contours, Care Bear and Eric Carle Play Yards. The play yard’s side rail can fail to latch
properly and when a child pushes against the rail it can unlatch unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard
to children.
Husqvarna Recalls Lawn Tractors; Parking Brake Failure Can Cause Loss of Control
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Husqvarna
Consumer Outdoor Products N.A. Inc., of Augusta, Ga., is voluntarily recalling about 8,200
Craftsman Lawn Tractors. The tractor’s parking brake can fail posing a loss of control hazard.
Women’s Shoes Recalled by Charles David Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Nordstrom
and Nordstrom Rack
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Charles David, of
Culver City, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 3,200 pairs of Women’s Sample Shoes. The heel
of the recalled shoes can detach, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Pacifiers Recalled by Gromex Due to Choking Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Gromex Inc., of
Passaic, N.J., is voluntarily recalling about 700 Jaloma Pacifiers. The pacifier mouth guard and
the ventilation holes are too small and fail to meet federal safety standards. The pacifier could
pose a choking and aspiration hazard to young children.
BioSensory Recalls Dragonfly II Mosquito Trap and NightWatch Bedbug Monitor Products Due
to Laceration or Burn Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), BioSensory, Inc., of
Putnam, Conn., is voluntarily recalling about 70 Dragonfly II Mosquito Traps and 1500
NightWatch Bed Bug Monitors. Carbon dioxide (CO2) pressure sensors inside these products can
crack and leak or burst causing the release of CO2. This could cause cracks with sharp edges that
could cut a consumer’s hand, or direct CO2 discharge could cause a frostbite-like burn to a
consumer’s hand.
Aqua-Leisure Industries Recalls Inflatable Baby Floats Due to Drowning Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Aqua-Leisure
Industries, of Avon, Mass., is voluntarily recalling about 4 million Inflatable Baby Floats. The leg
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straps in the seat of the float can tear, causing children to unexpectedly fall into or under the
water, posing a risk of drowning.
Simplicity Drop Side Cribs Recalled by Retailers Due to Risk of Death from Suffocation
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), retailers are
voluntarily recalling about 400,000 Simplicity Drop Side Cribs. The crib’s plastic hardware can
break or deform, causing the drop side to detach. When the drop side detaches, it creates space
between the drop side and the crib mattress. Infants and toddlers can roll into this space and
become entrapped which can lead to suffocation.
Intermatic Recalls In-Wall Timers Due to Shock Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Intermatic Inc., of
Spring Grove, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 240,000 Intermatic Model ST01 and EI600 Inwall Electronic Timers. When consumers trying to replace the timer’s battery place a metal object
through the battery tray slot, the object can reach internal metal contacts, posing a shock hazard to
consumers.
Lamps Recalled by LTD Commodities LLC, ABC Distributing and the Lakeside Collection Due
to Fire Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), LTD Commodities
LLC; ABC Distributing of Bannockburn, Ill., and Lakeside Collection, all of Bannockburn, Ill.,
are voluntarily recalling about 25,800 Ionic Salt Lamps. The lamps overheat causing the vinyl
coating on the cord to burst and melt, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Polaris Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Loss of Control Hazard
Inc., of Medina, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 800 2009 Polaris Assault model
Snowmobiles. Bolts on the rear suspension can break causing the rail tip to become dislodged and
interfere with the snowmobile’s track. This can cause the track to lock up and the rider to lose
control of the snowmobile, posing a risk of injury.
Tabletop Rope Cutters Recalled by MarineTech Products Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), MarineTech
Products Inc., of White Bear Lake, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 450 Tabletop Rope
Cutters. The recalled rope cutters can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
August 2009
Baby Jogger Recalls Strollers Due to Fall Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Baby Jogger LLC,
of Richmond, Va., is voluntarily recalling about 41,000 Baby Jogger City Mini Strollers. The
stroller’s restraint buckle could break or unlatch allowing the child or infant to fall out.
Frigidaire and Kenmore Smoothtop Electric Ranges Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Frigidaire, a
division of Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Augusta, Ga., is voluntarily recalling about
200,000 Frigidaire and Kenmore Elite Smoothtop Electric Ranges. Depending on the model, the
surface heating elements can: 1) turn on spontaneously without being switched on; 2) fail to turn
off after being switched off; or, 3) heat to different temperatures than selected. This poses a fire
and burn hazard to consumers.
Liquidation Outlet, Inc. Recalls Action Figure Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard;
Sold Exclusively at Dollar Stores
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Liquidation Outlet,
Inc., of Lakewood, Wash., is voluntarily recalling about 8,400 Force Soldier, Pirate Expeditions
with Parrot, and Pirate Expeditions with Treasure playsets. The action figure toys have surface
paints which contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
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Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard Prompts Recall of Sofa-bed Mattresses by
IKEA
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), IKEA Home
Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa., is voluntarily recalling about 500 IKEA KARLSTAD sofabeds. The mattress and seat cushions intended to be used as a mattress fail to meet the mandatory
federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Quiksilver Recalls Girls’ Hoodies with Waist Drawstrings Due to Entrapment Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Quiksilver, Inc., of
Huntington Beach, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 500 Roxy Girl “Very Nice” Cotton
Hoodies. The cotton hoodie has a waist drawstring that could pose an entrapment hazard to
children.
Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall To Repair Window Blinds By Vertical Land
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Vertical Land Inc.,
of Panama City Beach, Fla., is voluntarily recalling about 15,400 horizontal blinds, 16,400
vertical blinds, 800 Cellular Shades. Horizontal Blinds: The blinds do not have inner cord stop
devices to prevent the accessible inner cords from being pulled out. If an inner cord is pulled out,
a child can become entangled in the loop and strangle. Vertical Blinds: Strangulations can occur
if a child’s neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop formed by the bead chain or by the
cord with a weighted device. Cellular Shades: Strangulations can occur if a child’s neck becomes
entangled on the shade’s free-standing looped cord.
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roller Shades by Lutron Shading Solutions
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Lutron Electronics
Co. Inc., of Coopersburg, Pa., is voluntarily recalling about 245,000 Roller Shades.
Strangulations can occur if the shade’s looped bead chain is not attached to the wall or the floor
and a child’s neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop.
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Victoria Classics Roman Shades; Sold
Exclusively by Target Stores
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Victoria Classics of
Edison, N.J., is voluntarily recalling about 163,000 Thermal Sailcloth and Matchstick Bamboo
Roman Shades. Strangulations 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. Exposed operating cords can knot or tangle creating a strangulation loop.
Near Strangulation of Children Prompts Recall of Roman Shades; Sold Exclusively at Pottery
Barn Kids
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Pottery Barn
Kids/Williams-Sonoma, Inc. of San Francisco, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 85,000
Roman Shades. Strangulations 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.
Near Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman Blinds; Sold Exclusively at IKEA
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), IKEA Home
Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa., is voluntarily recalling about 120,000 MELINA Roman
Blinds. Strangulations 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. The Roman blind has a continuous looped bead chain that when not attached to the
wall or floor, hangs loosely by the blind, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
Strangulation Deaths of Children Prompt Recall to Repair of Roll-Up Blinds and Roman Shades
by Lewis Hyman Inc.
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Lewis Hyman Inc.,
of Carson, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 4.2 million ¼” Oval Roll-up Blinds and 600,000
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Woolrich Roman shades. Roll-up Blinds: Strangulations can occur if the lifting loops slide off the
side of the blind and a child’s neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop or if a child
places his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material. Roman Shades:
Strangulations 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.
CPSC, Goodman Manufacturing Co. Announce Changes to 1998 Recall Program to Replace
Dangerous Home Heating Vent Pipes
The CPSC and Goodman Manufacturing Company, of Houston, TX, are urging consumers who
have not yet responded to the previously-announced 1998 recall to do so immediately. After
October 1, 2009, the remedy consumers receive will change to be identical to modifications
recently announced for a related recall.
Maytag Expands Recall of Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Maytag Corp., of
Newton, Iowa, is voluntarily recalling about 46,000 Maytag®, Magic Chef®, Performa by
Maytag® and Crosley® brand refrigerators (1.6 million units were previously recalled March
2009). An electrical failure in the relay, the component that turns on the refrigerator’s
compressor, can cause overheating and pose a serious fire hazard.
Ameriwood Recalls Entertainment Stands Sold Exclusively at Walmart Stores Due to Tip-Over
Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Ameriwood
Industries, of Wright City, Mo., is voluntarily recalling about 195 Your Zone Loft Collection
Entertainment Stands. Warning labels sold with the entertainment stands indicate incorrect size
and weight limits for televisions used with the stands. A television that is too heavy or wide for
the entertainment stand can make the unit unstable, posing a tip-over hazard to consumers.
Pella Recalls Casement Windows Due to Impact Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Pella Corp., of
Pella, Iowa, is voluntarily recalling about 6,500 Architect Series® and 850 Series® Casement
Windows. The hinge can break, causing the window sash to fall out, posing a risk of injury to
persons beneath the window.
Cloth Books Recalled by Sterling Publishing Co. Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Sterling Publishing
Co. Inc, of New York, New York, is voluntarily recalling about 15,000 eebee’s “Have a Ball”
Adventures Cloth Books. A string attaching a ball to the book can become entangled in the
basketball hoop element, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.
Weight Watchers Recalls Plush Hungry Figures and Magnets Due to Puncture Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Weight Watchers
Intl., of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 420,000 (25,000 in Canada) Hungry
Figures and Hungry Magnets. Sewing needles have been found in the stuffing of the Hungry
Figures, posing a puncture hazard to consumers.
Pensi Ceiling Fans Recalled by The Modern Fan Co. Due to Fall and Injury Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Modern Fan
Co. Inc., of Ashland, Oregon, is voluntarily recalling about 1,300 Pensi Fans. The internal
coupler that connects the down rod assembly to the motor can break and cause the fan to fall from
the ceiling, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
DVD Players Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fire Hazard
Inc., of Bentonville, Ark., is voluntarily recalling about 1.5 Million Durabrand DVD Players. The
DVD players can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
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Bicycles Recalled by Nirve Sports; Stem Failure Poses Fall Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Nirve Sports Ltd.,
of Huntington Beach, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 120 Cannibal Bicycles. The bicycle
stem can crack and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of serious injury if the rider falls.
Felt Bicycles Recalls Cyclocross Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Felt Bicycles, of
Irving, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 1,500 2007/2008 Felt F1X Cyclocross Bicycles. The
bicycle’s fork steerer tube can break, causing the rider to lose control and fall, posing a risk of
injury.
Amplifiers Recalled by Krell Industries Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Krell Industries
LLC, of Orange, Conn., is voluntarily recalling about 2,300 Amplifiers. The amplifiers were
designed to operate at a temperature warm to the touch. However, a component input device can
fail and cause the amplifiers to overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
Ridgid Table Saws Sold Exclusively at Home Depot Recalled by One World Technologies Due
to Laceration Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), One World
Technologies Inc., of Anderson, S.C., is voluntarily recalling about 3,000 Ridgid 10-inch Table
Saws. The table saw’s arbor shaft can fail when used with a stacked blade set (commonly known
as a “stacked dado set”), which is used to cut grooves. The stacked blade set can be ejected from
the saw, posing a potential laceration hazard to consumers.
Burley Design Recalls Child Trailers Due to Risk of Injury
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Burley Design LLC,
of Eugene, Ore., is voluntarily recalling about 2,700 2009 d’lite ST and Solo ST Child Trailers.
The axle assembly’s internal sleeve can loosen, causing one wheel to separate from the trailer.
This poses a risk of injury to the child occupant or bike rider.
Black & Decker Coffeemakers Recalled By Applica Consumer Products Due to Burn Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Applica Consumer
Products Inc., of Miramar, Fla., is voluntarily recalling about 9,800 Black & Decker® Thermal
Coffeemakers. The coffeemakers can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remote Switches Recalled by Woodstock International Due to Fire Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Woodstock
International, of Bellingham, Wash., is voluntarily recalling about 450 Shop Fox Dust Collection
Remote Switches. An incorrectly sized wire inside the remote switch can overheat, posing a fire
Homelite, Husky and Black Max Generators Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at
Home Depot and Sam’s Club Stores
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Homelite Consumer
Products Inc., of Anderson, S.C., is voluntarily recalling about 51,750 Homelite, Husky and
Black Max Brand Generators. The fuel gauge can leak excessive amounts of gasoline, posing a
fire hazard to consumers.
Little Tikes™ Recalls Children’s Toy Workshop Sets and Trucks Due to Choking Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Little Tikes, of
Hudson, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 1.6 Million Little Tikes™ Workshops Sets and
Trucks. The recalled workshop sets and trucks have oversized, plastic toy nails that can pose a
choking hazard to young children.
Exercise Units Recalled by Nautilus Due to Fall Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Nautilus Inc., of
Vancouver, Wash., is voluntarily recalling about 400 Nautilus F3 Chin Dip Stationary Exercise
Units. The footpads on the unit can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
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Wii™ Battery Recharge Stations Recalled by Griffin International Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Griffin International
Cos., Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 220,000 lone Essentials and
React Wii™ 4-Dock Battery Recharge Stations. The battery pack can overheat, posing a burn or
fire hazard to the consumer.
Target Recalls Circo Booster Seats Due to Fall Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Target, of
Minneapolis, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 43,000 Circo Booster Seats. The booster seat
restraint buckle can open unexpectedly, allowing a child to fall from the chair and be injured.
Jump ‘n Jive Doorway Jumpers Recalled by Graco Due to Choking Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Graco Children’s
Products Inc., of Atlanta, Ga., is voluntarily recalling about 2,400 Jump ‘n Jive™ Doorway
Jumpers. The recalled doorway jumpers include detachable toys that are attached to the jumper
straps with strips of hook and loop fabric. The strips of fabric are not permanently attached to the
toys and can become detached during use, posing a choking hazard.
Dorel Juvenile Group Expands Recall of Safety 1st Stair Gates Due to Fall Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dorel Juvenile
Group USA, of Columbus, Ind., is voluntarily recalling about 31,500 (100,000 units were
previously recalled in February 2009) Safety 1st SmartLight Stair Gates. The hinges that hold the
stair gate in place can break, posing a fall hazard to children if the gate is placed at the top of the
stairs.
Paper Towel Dispensers Recalled By Global Plastics Due to Fire Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Global Plastics Ltd.,
of City of Industry, Calif., is voluntarily recalling 14,000 Bay West & Hillyard Hybrid Wave N
Cut Paper Towel Dispensers. The dispenser’s electric board can overheat posing a fire hazard.
Spalding In-Ground Basketball Hoops Recalled By Russell Brands Due to Impact Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Russell Brands
LLC, of Alexander City, Ala., is voluntarily recalling about 1,700 Spalding In-Ground Basketball
Hoops. The bolts at the base can fail, causing the unit to fall. This poses a risk of serious injury to
consumers.
Increasing Injuries Prompt Black & Decker to Reannounce Recall of Trimmers/Edgers Due to
Laceration and Burn Hazards
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Black & Decker
(U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md., is voluntarily recalling about 200,000 Black & Decker GH1000
Grasshog XP String Trimmer/Edgers. The trimmer/edger’s spool, spool cap and pieces of
trimmer string can come loose during use and become airborne projectiles, posing a serious
laceration hazard to the user, as well as bystanders. The trimmer/edgers can also overheat, posing
a burn hazard to consumers.
Ross Stores Recalls Plant Stands; Marble Top Can Detach and Fall on Consumers
Pleasanton, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 1,800 Marble Top Plant Stands. The marble top
of the plant stand can detach from the base and fall onto consumers, posing a risk of injury.
Polaris Recalls Ranger Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
Inc., of Medina, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 3,800 2009 Polaris Ranger “Crew” and
“6x6” Side-by-Side Recreational Vehicles. An electrical short can lead to overheating in the rear
tail light wiring harnesses, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Baby Hammocks Recalled by Kaplan Early Learning Due to Fall and Strangulation Hazards
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kaplan Early
Learning Company, of Lewisville, N.C., is voluntarily recalling about 200 La Siesta Yayita Baby
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Hammocks. The hammock can flip over, posing a serious fall hazard and strangulation hazard to
infants who become entrapped in the seat’s restraint straps while upside down.
Baby Hammocks Recalled by Nova Natural Toys & Crafts Due to Fall and Strangulation Hazards
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Nova Natural Toys
& Crafts LLC, of Williston, Vt., is voluntarily recalling about 265 Yayita Baby Hammocks. The
hammock can flip over, posing a serious fall hazard and strangulation hazard to infants who
become entrapped in the seat’s restraint straps while upside down.
September 2009
Compact Tractors Recalled by John Deere Due to Injury Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Deere & Company,
of Moline, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 90 John Deere Compact Utility Tractors. An
incorrectly sized differential was installed in the tractor transaxle affecting the engagement of the
differential lock and causing the tractor to turn to the left when braking. This causes the vehicle to
veer left when the brake is applied, posing a risk of collision and injury to the operator and
bystanders.
Lamplight Farms Recalls Replacement Torch Fuel Containers Due to Fire Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Lamplight Farms
Inc., of Menomonee Falls, Wis., is voluntarily recalling about 720,000 Flame Guards on ClearVu® Torch Fuel Containers. The flame guards on the recalled replacement torch fuel containers
can malfunction and cause the containers to melt while the torch is in use, posing a fire hazard to
consumers.
IMI Cornelius Recalls Juice Dispensers Due to Fire Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), IMI Cornelius, of
Osseo, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 14,000 Quest Commercial Juice Dispensers. Fraying
of wiring within the wiring harness can cause the juice dispenser’s transformer to overheat,
posing a fire hazard.
Big Lots Stores, Inc. Recalls to Repair Bunk Beds Due to Collapse and Fall Hazards
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Big Lots Stores,
Inc., of Columbus, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 20,000 Wooden Bunk Beds. The bunk
beds’ mattress support slats and side support railings can break, posing a risk of the bunk bed
collapsing and a fall hazard to consumers.
Grand Trunk Recalls Parachute Hammocks Due to Fall Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Travel Hammock
Inc., dba Grand Trunk, of Skokie, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 2,500 Single and Double
“Parachute” Hammocks. The hammock’s supporting hooks can fail, causing occupants to fall and
suffer injuries.
Gas Boilers Recalled by Bosch Thermotechnology Corp. Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Bosch
Thermotechnology Corp., of Londonderry, N.H., is voluntarily recalling about 85 Gas Boilers. A
problem with the boiler’s ignition due to insufficient output voltage from the boiler’s transformer
can damage the boiler’s venting. This can result in leaking flue gases, posing a risk of carbon
monoxide poisoning to consumers.
Clarks® Children’s Shoes Recalled by C & J Clark America Due to Choking Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), C & J Clark
America Inc., d/b/a the Clarks Companies N.A., of Newton, Mass., is voluntarily recalling about
2,000 Children’s Shoes. Molded rubber pieces on the sole of the recalled shoes can detach, posing
a choking hazard to infants and young children.
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Furnaces Recalled by Northwest Manufacturing Due to Fire Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Northwest
Manufacturing Inc., of Red Lake Falls, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 600 WoodMaster
AFS 900 Outdoor Furnaces. The temperature gauge can fail and cause fire in the fuel storage
hopper, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Garlic Press/Slicers Recalled by Trudeau Corporation Due to Laceration Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Trudeau
Corporation, of Canada, is voluntarily recalling about 22,000 Trudeau Garlic Duo Slicers. The
garlic duo’s slicer blades can break during use, posing a laceration hazard to users.
Bicycle Chains and Chain Connector Links Recalled by SRAM Due to Fall Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), SRAM LLC, of
Chicago, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 24,000 10 Speed SRAM Bicycle Chains with
PowerLock connector links. The recalled PowerLock connector links, used on bicycle chains, are
brittle and can crack, allowing the chain to separate from the bicycle and posing a fall hazard to
the rider.
Bandsaws Recalled by Grizzly Industrial Due to Shock Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Grizzly Industrial,
of Bellingham, Wash., is voluntarily recalling about 500 Bandsaws. Some of the recalled
bandsaws do not have a grounding wire installed, which poses an electric shock hazard to
consumers.
O’Neill Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by La Jolla Sport Due to
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Jolla Sport USA
Inc., of Irvine, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 2,300 Children’s Hooded Fleece Sweatshirts.
The recalled sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation
hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from
strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as
jackets or sweatshirts.
Children’s Animal Masks and Pendants Recalled by Team Work Trading Due to Risk of Lead
Exposure
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Team Work
Trading, of Los Angeles, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 1,400 Children’s Animal Masks
and Pendants. The recalled children’s animal masks and pendants contain high levels of lead.
Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
OfficeMax Recalls Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), OfficeMax Inc., of
Naperville, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 216,000 Office Max Task Chairs. The back and the
base post of the chair can break while in use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Wal-Mart Announces Recall Expansion of Durabrand DVD Players Due to Fire Hazard
Inc., of Bentonville, Ark., is voluntarily recalling about 4.2 million Durabrand DVD Players (1.5
million were previously recalled). The DVD player’s circuit board can overheat, posing a fire and
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2) Letters of Advice to Importers or Manufacturers
Imported products are screened at the port by either CPSC or in coordination with U.S. Customs
and Border Protection (CBP). For all products regulated by CPSC, the Commission issues a
Letter of Advice when there is a violation of a mandatory standard. It advises the company of the
violation and the nature of the necessary corrective action (to correct future production, to stop
sale and correct future production or to recall, stop sale and correct future production). This
section lists the Letters of Advice sent to Importers and Manufacturers in 2009 where the
Commission has received a response from the company confirming the violation, the
Commission has decided that the company has completed voluntary correction agreed upon for
the company to remedy the hazard, or the CBP has seized the product at the port. This list
presents both the violation and action to be implemented by the company listed. Many imported
products were seized at the ports by CPSC and CBP.
Product (Model)
October 2008
MINI VOLCANO
FOUNTAIN (1336A)
Violation
Citation
Action
Company Name, Location
Pyrotechnic Materials
Overload
16 CFR
1500.17
Stop Sale &
CFP
WHISTLING BUSTER
ASSORTED (W520)
Overload
16 CFR
1500.17
Stop Sale &
CFP
COLOR GHOST (FK4013S)
Overload
16 CFR
1500.17
Stop Sale &
CFP
BEIJING OPERA (PFC-023)
Overload
16 CFR
1500.17
Stop Sale &
CFP
HAND PUSH PLANE
(5588)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
HANGING FROGGY
(WA704)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
SQUEAKY TOY HAMMER
(70406)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
ALNICO BAR MAGNET
(MG-BAR3AL)
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
Dive Stick Ban
16 CFR 1303
Recall
16 CFR
1500.18
Stop Sale &
CFP
HEAVY DUTY CIRTUS
DEGREAS (ZUCIT32)
Household Cleaning
Products Labeling
16 CFR 1500
CFP
ERASER - FOOD (ER-6005)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
FIREWORKS COUNTRY,
W18862 HIGHWAY 29,
WITTENBERG, WI 54499
FIREWORKS COUNTRY,
W18862 HIGHWAY 29,
FIREWORKS COUNTRY,
W18862 HIGHWAY 29,
FIREWORKS COUNTRY,
W18862 HIGHWAY 29,
A-MART TOYS INC, 305 EAST
4TH STREET, LOS ANGELES,
CA 90013
EARTHENTREE, LLC, 4706
109TH PL NE, KIRKLAND, WA
98033
LIQUIDATION OUTLET, INC.
DBA L.O.I. DIST, 1025 VALLEY
AVE NW #A, PUYALLUP, WA
98371
HOME TRAINING TOOLS
LTD., 665 CARBON STREET,
BILLINGS, MT 59102
TARGET - MN, 1000 NICOLLET
MALL, TPS-3155,
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55403
ZEP INC., 350 JOE FRANK
HARRIS PARKWAY,
EMERSON, GA 30137
KAYLORS SCHOOL SHPPLY,
4152 HWY 75 N,
ALBERTVILLE, AL 35951
DIVING GAME
(234241046)
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Product (Model)
ERASER - ICE CREAM
(ER-6008)
Violation
Small parts
Citation
16 CFR 1501
Action
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
ERASER - BROWN BEAR
(ER-6010)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
SLEEPWEAR (RETRO
ROCKET)
Sleepwear
Flammability Failure
16 CFR
1615/16
Recall
PLASTIC HORSE CRIB
MOBILE (2081-1)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
BUTTERFLY CRIB
MOBILE (2081-3)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
XYLOPHONE (856)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
101 ASSORTED MARBLES
(70903)
Misbranded
Toys/Games
w/Marble
16 CFR
1500.19
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
POOL STIX (82814)
Dive Stick Ban
16 CFR
1500.18
Stop Sale &
CFP
TOY SQUEAKY HAMMER
(70406)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
PULL BACK AIRPLANE
(70291)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
PLUSH BEAR CRIB
MOBILE (2081-18)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
PLEASANCE BUS (839)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
XL CRAZY GROUND
HOGS (RF1669)
Overload
16 CFR
1500.17
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
GROUND BLOOM
FLOWERS W/RP (0901R)
Overload
16 CFR
1500.17
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
FRICTION TRUCK WITH
BRICK (300835)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
FULLA DOLL-OUTDOOR
FASHIO (NB000449)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
4152 HWY 75 N,
4152 HWY 75 N,
WARM BISCUIT BEDDING
CO., 140 FULTON STREET, 4TH
FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY 10038
XTREME TOYS CORP., 423 E.
4TH ST., LOS ANGELES, CA
90013
90013
90013
98371
MODELL'S SPORTING GOODS,
INC., 498 SEVENTH AVE.,
20TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY
10018
98371
98371
90013
90013
EIDAI INTERNATIONAL INC.,
2676 WAIWAI LP, HONOLULU,
HI 96819
EIDAI INTERNATIONAL INC.,
2676 WAIWAI LP, HONOLULU,
HI 96819
TOYS DISTRIBUTION, 1440
BOYD STREET, LOS
ANGELES, CA 90033
DREAM WORLD TOYS, INC.,
10221 BASKERVILLE AVE.,
CHARLOTTE, NC 28269
65
Product (Model)
"FISHING GAME" (35697)
Violation
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
Citation
16 CFR 1303
Action
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
"FISHING GAME" (35691)
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
16 CFR 1303
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
CAROUSEL TOYS (K861
ETC.)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
GRIPPING TWISTN
LEARN (K866, K867)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
MULTIFUNCTIONAL
TOYS (K826)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
VALUE REST 300 (3300)
Mattress
16 CFR 1632
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Stop Sale &
CFP
TOYS (GMN217662-02)
Misbranded
Toys/Games w/Small
Parts
16 CFR
1500.19
Recall
MINNIE MOUSE TOY
ASSRT (REM10022)
Misbranded
Toys/Games w/Small
Parts
Misbranded
Toys/Games w/Small
Parts
Misbranded
Toys/Games w/Small
Parts
Misbranded
Toys/Games w/Small
Parts
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
Small parts
16 CFR
1500.19
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
OKK TRADING, INC., 5500 E.
OLYMPIC BLVD, SUITE A,
CITY OF COMMERCE, CA
90022
90022
AAA IMPORTS, INC., PO BOX
1509, VEGA BAJA, PR 006941509
1509, VEGA BAJA, PR 006941509
1509, VEGA BAJA, PR 006941509
SOUND SLEEP PROUDCTS,
14901 PUYALLUP ST.,
SUMNER, WA 98390
LTD COMMODITIES, LLC, 2800
LAKESIDE DRIVE,
BANNOCKBURN, IL 600150735
MSL, INC, 1938 TYLER AVE,
SOUTH EL MONTE, CA 91733
16 CFR
1500.19
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
16 CFR
1500.19
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
16 CFR
1500.19
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
16 CFR 1303
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
TACK CHEUNG CORP. (T.C.
TOYS), 4545 PACIFIC BLVD.,
VERNON, CA 90058
METRO TOYS INC, 330 S
WALL ST #8, LOS ANGELES,
CA 90013
Other Household
Chemicals Labeling
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
Small parts
16 CFR 1500
Recall
16 CFR 1303
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
EK SUCCESS LTD, 261 RIVER
ROAD, CLIFTON, NJ 07014
BOYD STREET, LOS
ANGELES, CA 90033
98371
HOME CENTER TOY
ASSRT (REM50124)
SCHOOL TOY ASSRT
(REM50251)
SUPERMARKET TOY
ASSRT (REM50316)
WINNER TAKES ALL
(458081)
FISHING GAME (2075/6B)
November 2008
FABRIC GLUE ()
12 PC PULL BACK CARS
(300505)
9-PC. TOY TEA PLAY SET
(77207)
16 CFR 1501
16 CFR 1501
66
Product (Model)
YELLOW TRUCK (890A)
Citation
16 CFR 1303
SLED BRITE POLISH &
SEALA (075015)
SLED BRITE METAL
POLISH (074018)
Violation
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
Misbranded
Toys/Games w/Small
Parts
Other Household
Chemicals Labeling
Other Household
Chemicals Labeling
WINDOW & DOOR FOAM
SEALAN (44100)
7-PC BALLOON
ASSORTMENT (6585)
16 CFR
1500.19
Action
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Recall
16 CFR 1500
CFP
16 CFR 1500
Stop Sale &
CFP
Other Household
Chemicals Labeling
16 CFR 1500
CFP
EXPANDING FOAM
SEALANT (43100)
PLASTIC PENGUIN (5212)
Other Household
Chemicals Labeling
Small parts
16 CFR 1500
CFP
16 CFR 1501
PLASTIC PANDA (5214)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
BABY BAELLAR (2799)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
WINNIE THE POOH TOP
(WPTOP)
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
16 CFR 1303
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Recall
ABACUS TOY (ITEM # 88)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
DOLL (1801)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
FISHING ROD (6948)
Sharp points
16 CFR
1500.48
MULTIPURPOSE
LIGHTER (GAS MATCH)
MP Lighter
Certificate of
Compliance
Misbranded
Toys/Games w/Small
Parts
Misbranded
Toys/Games w/Small
Parts
16
CFR1212.12(b)
16 CFR
1500.19
CFP
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
Art Materials
Labeling
16 CFR 1303
Recall
16 CFR
1500.14(b)(8)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
SPIDER RINGS- GLOWS
IN DA (877980)
TRICK OR TREAT
TREASURES (9050PDQ)
GROOVY GIRLS
FASHIONS (120520)
PERMANENT MARKER
(99000)
16 CFR
1500.19
Stop Sale &
CFP
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Stop Sale &
CFP
CA 90013
DAISO SEATTLE LLC, 9100
15TH PL S., STE. E, SEATTLE,
WA 98108
POLYMER PLUS CO., P.O.BOX
0181, CAPE CORAL, FL 33910
BLING MATER INC., 208
HOWARD STREET,
AUBURNDALE, FL 33823
GEOCEL CORP., 53280
MARINA DRIVE, ELKHART, IN
46514
GEOCEL CORP, 53280 MARINA
DR, ELKHART, IN 46514
PAPUCHIS TRUCKING LLC,
411 CESAR CHAVEZ ST, SAN
LUIS, AZ 85349
PAPUCHIS TRUCKING LLC,
411 CESAR CHAVEZ ST, SAN
LUIS, AZ 85349
CA 90013
SCHYLLING ASSOCIATES
INC., 306 NEWBURYPORT
TURNPIKE, ROWLEY, MA
01968
PACHA WORLD, PO BOX 71,
OCCIDENTAL, CA 95465
CA 90013
JLC TOYS, INC., 337 CROCKER
STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA
90013
GLOBE TRADING INC, 151-38
19 AVENUE, WHITESTONE,
NY 11357
EAST WEST DISTRIBUTING
CO., 200 WILMONT RD.,
DEERFIELD, IL 60015
EASTER UNLIMITED (DIV. OF
FUN WORLD), 80 VOICE
ROAD, CARLE PLACE, NY
11514
MANHATTAN TOYS, 430
FIRST AVE. NORTH, SUITE 50,
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55401
SUNSTAR IMPORT, INC., 1201 10 OLD HOPEWELL RD.,
TAMPA, FL 33619
67
Product (Model)
PERMANENT MARKER
(96000)
Violation
Art Materials
Labeling
Citation
16 CFR
1500.14(b)(8)
16 CFR 1303
Action
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Recall
SUNSTAR IMPORT, INC., 1201 10 OLD HOPEWELL RD.,
TAMPA, FL 33619
TDI, 1440 BOYD STREET, LOS
ANGELES, CA 90033
HIGH SPEED SUPER
RACE CAR (PB68842)
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
Mattress
Recordkeeping
16 CFR 1303
Recall
16 CFR 1303
Stop Sale &
CFP
16 CFR 1303
Stop Sale &
CFP
16 CFR 1303
Stop Sale &
CFP
16 CFR 1632
CFP
16 CFR 1632
CFP
16 CFR 1632
CFP
Mattress
Flammability
Labeling
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1632
CFP
16 CFR 1500
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
MARKER SET (MARKER)
Art Materials
Labeling
16 CFR
1500.14(b)(8)
FESTIVAL BALLS (MB0008)
Fireworks
Blowout/Burnout
16 CFR 1507.6
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Import CFP
DREAM MACHINE (HP2757)
Fireworks Multiple
Tube Tipover
16 CFR
1507.12
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
GROUND BLOOM
FLOWERS W/RP (290089)
Fireworks Long fuse
burn time
16 CFR 1507.3
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
BUBBLES GUN (TOP-AB)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
XTREME TOY ZONE, 340 S.
CROCKER STREET, LOS
ANGELES, CA 90013
CROCKER STREET, LOS
ANGELES, CA 90013
CROCKER STREET, LOS
ANGELES, CA 90013
CROCKER STREET, LOS
ANGELES, CA 90013
CAPITOL CITY MATTRESS
CO., 900 MAIN STREET,
NASHVILLE, TN 37206
MATTRESS MAKERS, INC,
1635 E. PORTLAND AVE.,
TACOMA, WA 98421
PLAYKIDS USA, INC., 4014
FIRST AVENUE, BROOKLYN,
NY 11229
JIN LONG HENG FURNITURE
CO. LTD, 2 RD ZHENYEDONG
SHATOU INDUSTR,
TOY TRENDZ INC DBA ACME
TOYZ TRADING, 316 EAST
CA 90013
GLOBE TRADING INC, 151-38
19 AVENUE, WHITESTONE,
NY 11357
SOUTH CAROLINA
DISTRIBUTORS, INC., 1406
CHEROKEE FALLS ROAD,
CHEROKEE FALLS, SC 29702
BOB HALE FIREWORKS, 45
ROCKET ROAD, BUFFALO,
MO 65622
AMERICAN PROMOTIONAL
EVENTS (HI), 2720 WAIWAI
LOOP, HONOLULU, HI 96819
J & J, INC. DBA TOP
WHOLESALE, 18503
HIGHWAY 99, LYNNWOOD,
WA 98037
DINOSAUR
BRACHIOSAURUS (1033)
DINOSAUR
BRACHIOSAURAUS
(1033)
DINOSAUR
CARNOTAURUS (1030)
DINOSAUR (XXX)
MATTRESS (PILLOWTOP)
MATTRESS INSPECTION
()
CRIB MATTRESS ()
QUEEN MATTRESS
(A4H36)
TOY HELICOPTER (LX1002)
Mattress
Flammability
Labeling
Other Mattress
68
Product (Model)
FARM PLAY SET (911345)
Violation
Misbranded
Toys/Games w/Small
Parts
Citation
16 CFR
1500.19
Action
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
50PC MEGA MACHINES
PLAY S (911344)
Misbranded
Toys/Games w/Small
Parts
16 CFR
1500.19
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
CONSTRUCTION PLAY
SET (911346)
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
16 CFR 1303
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
FLASHING PACIFIER
(JF010)
Pacifier
16 CFR 1511
Recall
METAL CHARM (8010PR)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Recall
METAL CHARM (8010)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Stop Sale &
CFP
LIP GLOSS WI/ CHAIN
(11132)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Recall
NECKLACE (00144881)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Recall
8 PC PULL BACK CARS
(399-139E)
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
16 CFR 1303
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Art Materials
Labeling
16 CFR
1500.14(b)(8)
Import CFP
BALL GAME
(1228/L126530)
Misbranded
Toys/Games w/Small
Ball
16 CFR
1500.19
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
PULL PUSH BUTTERFLY
(2135/L070958)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
PUSH TOY PLANE
(0303/L070958)
Sharp points
16 CFR
1500.48
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
RATTLES (6965808557)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
AIRPLANE/BLOCKS
(6965831744)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
December 2008
PLAY-DOH (38646)
DDI CORPORATION (DOUBLE
DRAGON INT'L), 7425
CHAVENELLE ROAD,
DUBUQUE, IA 52002
DRAGON INT'L), 7425
CHAVENELLE ROAD,
DUBUQUE, IA 52002
DRAGON INT'L), 7425
CHAVENELLE ROAD,
DUBUQUE, IA 52002
TOP GOODS TRADING, 10625
DAINES DR, TEMPLE CITY,
CA 91780
BENJAMIN INTERNATIONAL
INC, 125 N. BENSON ROAD,
MIDDLEBURY, CT 06762
BENJAMIN INTERNATIONAL
INC, 125 N. BENSON ROAD,
MIDDLEBURY, CT 06762
MARKWINS BEAUTY
PRODUCTS, 22067 FERRERO,
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91789
SPENCER GIFTS, INC., 6826
BLACK HORSE PIKE, EGG
HARBOR TWP., NJ 08234
CA 90013
UPS SUPPLY CHAIN
SOLUTIONS, MI, 9401
HARRISON, ROMULUS, MI
48174
REGENCY MERCHANDISE,
INC., 1729 E. WASHINGTON
BLVD., LOS ANGELES, CA
90021
90021
90021
AL-DAN TRADING INC., 20600
NW 47TH AVENUE, MIAMI,,
FL 33055
AL-DAN TRADING INC., 20600
NW 47TH AVENUE, MIAMI,,
FL 33055
69
Product (Model)
BICYCLE (CORRUPTION)
Violation
Bicycle Protective
Guards
Citation
16 CFR 1512.9
Action
Stop Sale &
CFP
LITTLEST PET SHOP (564567)
Misbranded
Toys/Games w/Small
Parts
Mattress
Flammability
Labeling
Other Household
Chemicals Labeling
16 CFR
1500.19
Recall
16 CFR 1632
CFP
16 CFR 1500
HANDICRAFT CHARM ()
Other Household
Chemicals Labeling
16 CFR 1500
GORY TEETH (25/3352)
Misbranded
Toys/Games w/Small
Parts
Misbranded
Toys/Games w/Small
Parts
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR
1500.19
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Recall
BABY BOOP PACIFIER
(27006)
Pacifier
16 CFR 1511
GO GO MINIS PULLBACK
VECH (IN070716-18)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Stop Sale &
CFP
BACKREST (M132033)
Mattress
16 CFR 1632
Stop Sale &
CFP
FUNNY FISHING (KK4075)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Stop Sale &
CFP
FISHING GAME (KK-4111)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Stop Sale &
CFP
FISHING GAME (DM9976)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Stop Sale &
CFP
FISHING GAME (KK4166)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Stop Sale &
CFP
FISHING FUNNY GAME
(NT864)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Stop Sale &
CFP
THE MAGNETIC FISHING
CHAL (KTY0369)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Stop Sale &
CFP
TWIN MATTRESS
(COMFORT PLUS)
HANDICRAFT BRACELET
()
FANGS MOUTHPIECE
(25/3038)
"NARUTO" TOY
FIGHTING SET (SET B)
HUFFY BICYCLE COMPANY,
P.O. BOX 1204, DAYTON, OH
45401
HASBRO, INC., 1027 NEWPORT
AVENUE, PAWTUCKET, RI
02861
REGAL MATTRESS CO, 1356
BENNETT DR., LONGWOOD,
FL 32750
ARTISHOP IMPORTS, 560 LOS
ANGELES ST SUITE 64, LOS
ANGELES, CA 90013
ARTISHOP IMPORTS, 560 LOS
ANGELES ST SUITE 64, LOS
ANGELES, CA 90013
UNKNOWN - MADE IN
CHINA, UNKNOWN ,
16 CFR
1500.19
Recall
UNKNOWN - MADE IN
CHINA, UNKNOWN ,
16 CFR 1500
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Recall
SO, JAY DBA PLUSH QUEEN,
2266 EVANS ST., FULLERTON,
CA 928332109
BABIES ALLEY, DIV OF LA
RUE INT'L, 20 WEST 33RD
STREET, NEW YORK, NY
10001
KID GALAXY, INC., 150 DOW
STREET, TOWER 2, UNIT,
MANCHESTER, NH 03101
ROYAL SLEEP
PRODUCTS/RESTONIC, 3520
NW 46TH ST, MIAMI, FL 33142
CBB GROUP INC, 2747 S MALT
AVE, CITY OF COMMERCE,
CA 90040
CA 90040
CA 90040
CA 90040
CA 90040
CA 90040
70
Product (Model)
FISHING PLAY SET
(KK4296)
Violation
Small parts
Citation
16 CFR 1501
Action
Stop Sale &
CFP
FISHING (T-8112)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Stop Sale &
CFP
GOLF SET (KK-4462)
16 CFR
1500.19
Stop Sale &
CFP
16 CFR
1500.19
Stop Sale &
CFP
16 CFR
1500.19
Stop Sale &
CFP
RATTLES (ET-1388)
Misbranded
Toys/Games w/Small
Ball
Misbranded
Toys/Games w/Small
Ball
Misbranded
Toys/Games w/Small
Ball
Sharp points
16 CFR
1500.48
Stop Sale &
CFP
FISHING GAME (PT2006)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Stop Sale &
CFP
FISHING PLAY (KK-4461)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Stop Sale &
CFP
TOY FRICTION CARS
(KK-4382)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Stop Sale &
CFP
TOY FRICTION CARS
(CAR-3082)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Stop Sale &
CFP
TOY FRICTION CARS
(KTY-0268)
Sharp points
16 CFR
1500.48
Stop Sale &
CFP
TOY FRICTION CARS
(CH3105 YELLO)
Sharp points
16 CFR
1500.48
Stop Sale &
CFP
BUBBLE GUN (OR-2238)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Stop Sale &
CFP
BUBBLE GUN (KK-4276)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Stop Sale &
CFP
BABY MY LITTLE
DARLING (NO.0819)
Other
16 CFR 1500
SHENG FA/ DOLL (N/A)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
CHOCOLATE EASTER
EGG TOY (79949)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
GOLF SET (KK-4175)
GOLF SET (KTY0342)
CA 90040
CA 90040
CA 90040
CA 90040
CA 90040
CA 90040
CA 90040
CA 90040
DA XING TOYS CO., LTD.,
BING JIANG RD, CHENGHAI
DISTRI,
CBB GROUP INC, 2747 S.
MALT AVE, CITY OF
COMMERCE, CA 90040
MALT AVE., CITY OF
COMMERCE, CA 90040
MALT AVE., CITY OF
COMMERCE, CA 90040
CA 90040
MALT AVE., CITY OF
COMMERCE, CA 90040
ASIAMERICA IMPORT
EXPORT INC., 16500 NW 49TH
AVENUE, HIALEAH, FL 33014
ASIAMERICA IMPORT
EXPORT INC., 16500 NW 49TH
AVENUE, HIALEAH, FL 33014
FENDER MUSICAL
INSTRUMENTS, 8860 E.
CHAPARRAL ROAD, SUITE,
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85250
71
Product (Model)
ERASER (1000 PINK/B)
Citation
16 CFR
1500.19
Action
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
GIGA GIFTS, 416 BOYD ST,
LOS ANGELES, CA 90013-1631
ERASER (1000)
Violation
Misbranded
Toys/Games w/Small
Parts
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
ERASER (1000)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
ERASER (1000)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
ERASER (ORANGE SET)
(1000-1)
ERASER (PURPLE SET)
(1000-1)
ERASER (PINK FOOD
SET) (1000-2)
ERASER (GREEN SET)
(1000-2)
GROUND BLOOM
FLOWER W/RPT
(KT9801R)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Fireworks Long fuse
burn time
16 CFR 1507.3
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
Import CFP
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
Small parts
16 CFR 1303
16 CFR 1501
31 INCH DOLLW/SOUND
(140505)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
DOLL/ W
SOUND/MAGNET (140444)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
LIGHTER KEY ()
Lighter Certificate of
Compliance
16 CFR
1210.12(b)
KENT FIREWORKS MFG CO.,
100 CHESTNUT SPRINGS
ROAD, CHESAPEAKE CITY,
MD 21915
JN TRADING, 421 WALL
90013
90013
90013
MEGA WHOLESALE CORP.,
5522-38 N.W 163TH STREET,
MIAMI, FL 33014
MIAMI, FL 33014
MIAMI, FL 33014
KLINKY INC, 6640 VALJEAN
AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91406
TWIN MATTRESS
(PRELUDE XL-8)
TWIN MATTRESS AIR
(EVOLUTIONS)
LADY BUG TOY (G013-25)
Mattress
Recordkeeping
Mattress
Small parts
16 CFR 1632
16 CFR 1632
APPLE KEYBOARD TOY
(GOO4-14)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
BATMAN ACTION
FIGURE (3362)
BATMAN ACTION
FIGURE (3926)
KUNG FU PANDA
ACTION FIG (3948)
MELODY CHOO CHOO
(170663)
16 CFR 1303
16 CFR 1303
16 CFR 1501
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
CFP
Stop Sale &
CFP
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
INNOMAX, 530 W. ELK PLACE,
DENVER, CO 80216
INNOMAX, 530 W. ELK PLACE,
DENVER, CO 80216
X Y TRADING, 973 44TH
STREET 4C, BROOKLYN, NY
11219
11219
72
Product (Model)
DRAGON FLY TOY (G00414/NO22)
Violation
Small parts
Citation
16 CFR 1501
POWERFUL ACTION
(2211B WHITE)
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
16 CFR 1303
POWERFUL ACTION
(2211B GRAY)
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
16 CFR 1303
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
POWERFUL ACTION (2211
B RED)
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
16 CFR 1303
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
SUPER MOTORCYCLE
(9890)
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
16 CFR 1303
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
FISH FUN (A2839)
Misbranded
Toys/Games w/Small
Parts
Small parts
16 CFR
1500.19
Recall
16 CFR 1501
TOY GUITAR (168C)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
STUFFED DOG (G0012-38)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
January 2009
UMBRELLA TOP (SH01)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
HEART BEAD BRACELET
(107)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
EAGLE FOCUS (MB-8201)
Fireworks Multiple
Tube Tipover
16 CFR
1507.12
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
HOWLING TIGER (MB8203)
Fireworks Fuse Side
Ignition
16 CFR 1507.3
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
LAND OF FREE (KM-804)
Fireworks
Blowout/Burnout
16 CFR 1507.6
Import CFP
MARKERS (MK3053-10)
Art Materials
Labeling
16 CFR
1500.14(b)(8)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
AHIRU NO COASTER
(162070)
Action
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
11219
UNITED PACIFIC
MAYWOOD AVENUE,
VERNON, CA 90058
UNITED PACIFIC
MAYWOOD AVENUE,
VERNON, CA 90058
UNITED PACIFIC
MAYWOOD AVENUE,
VERNON, CA 90058
UNITED PACIFIC
MAYWOOD AVENUE,
VERNON, CA 90058
ENERGY CLUB INC., 12950
PIERCE STREET, PACOIMA,
CA 91331
MITSUKOSHI USA INC., 7232
SAND LAKE ROAD STE 303,
ORLANDO, FL 32819
KEVIN IMPORT INC, 518
SENATOR STREET,
BROOKLYN, NY 11220
11219
PLAYFAIR TRADING
COMPANY, 619 WESTERN
AVE., #8, SEATTLE, WA 98104
WA 98108
SOUTH CAROLINA
SOUTH CAROLINA
JAKES FIREWORKS, INC., 2311
W. 4 TH ST., #A, PITTSBURG,
KS 66762
PORO GROUP USA INC, 14849
KALMIA AVE, FLUSHING, NY
11355
73
Product (Model)
MAGIC CRYSTAL (HP5028)
Violation
Fireworks
Blowout/Burnout
Citation
16 CFR 1507.6
Action
Import CFP
68'S WILD CHILD
(BF6220)
Fireworks Fuse
attachment
16 CFR 1507.3
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
PULL BACK CAR (300607)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
WOODEN PULL TOY
(DUBY DUCK)
BABY ACCESSORY
(FROG PRAM CH)
WOODEN PULL TOY
(DUBY & DUBA)
PULL TOY TRAIN (MY
TRAIN)
TOY CARS (2666)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
16 CFR 1303
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Stop Sale &
CFP
Stop Sale &
CFP
Stop Sale &
CFP
Stop Sale &
CFP
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Recall
WHISTLE (N/A)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
HAPPY BASKETBALL
GAME (650158)
Sharp points
16 CFR
1500.48
LIGHTER (3613-1)
MP Lighter
Certificate of
Compliance
16
CFR1212.12(b)
BEAR IN RING TOY (1212)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Stop Sale &
CFP
FERRERO KINDER JOY
EGG (CANDY/TOY)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Stop Sale &
CFP
FISHING GAME (166386)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
CHILDREN'S SLEEPWEAR
(SPACE POOTY)
Sleepwear
16 CFR
1615/16
(FLOWER)
Sleepwear
16 CFR
1615/16
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
WOODEN JESUS FISH
BEADS ()
16 CFR 1303
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
BOB HALE FIREWORKS, 45
ROCKET ROAD, BUFFALO,
MO 65622
ACF PYROTECHNICS, LLC
D.B.A. ACF TEXAS, 2532
BUSINESS LOOP 181 N.,
FLORESVILLE, TX 78114
BOYD STREET, LOS
ANGELES, CA 90033
FIG TOYS, 97 OLD HOUSE
LANE, SANDSPOINT, NY 11050
GOFFA INTERNATIONAL, 930
FLUSHING AVE, BROOKLYN,
NY 11206
EXCELLIGENCE LEARNING
CORPORATION, 2 LOWER
RAGSDALE DRIVE, SUITE,
MONTERY, CA 93940
RIO MIXTECO DE MEXICO
IMPORTACIONES, 132 3RD ST,
PASSAIC, NJ 77055
MIAMI, FL 33014
PARAFFINE USA LLC, 152
WINSLOW WAY EAST,
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA
98110
OOMPA ENTERPRISES, 1311
WEST BADGER RD.,
MADISON, WI 53713
FERRERO POLSKA,
S.P.Z.O.O.05-622 BELSK DUZY
K, GROJCA, POLAND, PO
00000
99 C ONLY STORES DBA:
BARGAIN WHOLESALE, 4000
UNION PACIFIC AVE, CITY OF
COMMERCE, CA 90023
VENUS, 801 CIVIC CENTER
RD., #145, NILES, IL 60714
RD., #145, NILES, IL 60714
74
Product (Model)
(SPORTS)
Violation
Sleepwear
Citation
16 CFR
1615/16
STRAWBERRY
NECKLACE (77)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
COLORFUL DROP
NECKLACE (14)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
NOJO MY LITTLE MVP
MOBILE (379584)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
SIREN WHISTLES
W/BALLOON (PF-1012)
Misbranded Balloon
16 CFR
1500.19
Recall
KINDER EGG (L176HW03)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Stop Sale &
CFP
KINDER EGG (L238HGK)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Stop Sale &
CFP
KINDER EGG (L238HA)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Stop Sale &
CFP
KINDER EGG (L242HW02)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Stop Sale &
CFP
PACIFIER (31116)
Pacifier
16 CFR 1511
Stop Sale &
CFP
Compliance
16 CFR
1210.12(b)
BOYS BACKPACK SNS
(HP-9901)
Fireworks Long fuse
burn time
16 CFR 1507.3
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
EARTH QUAKE 9 SHOT
(BP2039)
Fireworks Multiple
Tube Tipover
16 CFR
1507.12
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
VARILLA
TITANIUM/ROCKET
(PFOO84A)
Fireworks Labeling
16 CFR
1500.14
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
EXPLOSIONES Y
LLUVIAS (PF-AAP19-1)
Fireworks Labeling
16 CFR
1500.14
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
February 2009
LIGHTER (019035)
Action
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
CFP
RD., #145, NILES, IL 60714
WA 98108
WA 98108
CROWN CRAFTS INFANT
PRODUCTS, INC., 711 WEST
WALNUT STREET, COMPTON,
CA 90220
MAN'S TRADING COMPANY
(MTC), 180 WEST HILL PLACE,
BRISBANE, CA 94005
STARK, INC., 250 FOREST
DRIVE, GREENVALE, NY
11548
11548
11548
11548
90022
DUTCH AMERICAN IMPORTS,
1004 SW EMKAY DRIVE,
BEND, OR 97702
GRFX INC, 5620 E MEXICO
GRAVEL ROAD, COLUMBIA,
MO 65202
ATOMIC FIREWORKS, INC.,
OF MO, 333 ARNOLD
CROSSROADS, ARNOLD, MO
63010
FIREPOWER DISPLAY
UNLIMITED INC., 14240 SW
256TH STREET, HOMESTEAD,
FL 33032
FIREPOWER DISPLAY
FL 33032
75
Product (Model)
FLORES Y EXPLOSIONES
(PF-AAP19-2)
Violation
Fireworks Labeling
Citation
16 CFR
1500.14
Action
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
RACK DE TUBOS DE 3 (PLBM-71)
Fireworks Labeling
16 CFR
1500.14
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
VARILLA ULTIMATE
CHALLENG (P-R4500W)
Fireworks Labeling
16 CFR
1500.14
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
COSMIC TSUNAMI (PLBM-15)
Fireworks Labeling
16 CFR
1500.14
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
MAQUINA DE KAOS DR.
(P-LBM-47)
Fireworks Labeling
16 CFR
1500.14
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
VARILLA MILLENIUM
4000W (P-R4000W)
Fireworks Labeling
16 CFR
1500.14
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
VARILLA SUPER
SALUTE1 (P-SR10T)
Fireworks Labeling
16 CFR
1500.14
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
VARILLA SUPER SALUTE
2 (P-SR20)
Fireworks Labeling
16 CFR
1500.14
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
VARILLA MILLENIUM
3000W (P-R3000W)
Fireworks Labeling
16 CFR
1500.14
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
COHETE TIPO
TRIANGULO (P-SCKT1)
Fireworks Labeling
16 CFR
1500.14
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
PATA DE GALLINA ROJA
(PSEB8A)
Fireworks Labeling
16 CFR
1500.14
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
EXPLOSIVE ROMAN
CANDLE (PF-0529-10)
Fireworks Labeling
16 CFR
1500.14
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
LAUNDRY DETERGENT
(NA)
Detergents Labeling
16 CFR 1500
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
LIGHTERS (323-1)
Compliance
16 CFR
1210.12(b)
Stop Sale &
CFP
FIREPOWER DISPLAY
FL 33032
FIREPOWER DISPLAY
FL 33032
FIREPOWER DISPLAY
FL 33032
FIREPOWER DISPLAY
FL 33032
FIREPOWER DISPLAY
FL 33032
FIREPOWER DISPLAY
FL 33032
FIREPOWER DISPLAY
FL 33032
FIREPOWER DISPLAY
FL 33032
FIREPOWER DISPLAY
FL 33032
FIREPOWER DISPLAY
FL 33032
FIREPOWER DISPLAY
FL 33032
FIREPOWER DISPLAY
FL 33032
GRAND WHOLESALE
ASSOCIATE INC, 5308 GRAND
ST, MASPETH, NY 11376
CATAI TRADING CO., LLC,
3331 WELLINGTON STREET,
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19149
76
Product (Model)
RESCUE PLAY SET
(OTB0516539)
Citation
16 CFR 1303
BOYS' SLEEPWEAR
(AUTOMOBILE)
Violation
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
Sleepwear
BOYS' SLEEPWEAR
(LION)
Sleepwear
16 CFR
1615/16
GIRLS' SLEEPWEAR
(SWEET TRAVEL)
Sleepwear
16 CFR
1615/16
GIRLS' SLEEPWEAR (A
FLOWER FOR)
Sleepwear
16 CFR
1615/16
GIRLS' SLEEPWEAR
(RIDING SCHOO)
Sleepwear
16 CFR
1615/16
BOYS' SLEEPWEAR
(POOTY)
Sleepwear
16 CFR
1615/16
GIRLS' SLEEPWEAR
(PINK KITTEN)
Sleepwear
16 CFR
1615/16
BOYS' SLEEPWEAR
(CHICO & BACO)
Sleepwear
16 CFR
1615/16
GIRLS' SLEEPWEAR
(CHICO & BACO)
Sleepwear
16 CFR
1615/16
BOYS' SLEEPWEAR
(AMORE A VEST)
Sleepwear
16 CFR
1615/16
BOYS' SLEEPWEAR
(AMORE A VEST)
Sleepwear
16 CFR
1615/16
GIRLS' SLEEPWEAR
(AMORE A VEST)
Sleepwear
16 CFR
1615/16
GIRLS' SLEEPWEARDISNEY (MINNIE)
Sleepwear
16 CFR
1615/16
GIRLS' SLEEPWEARDISNEY (MINNIE-GRAY)
Sleepwear
16 CFR
1615/16
GIRLS' SLEEPWEARDISNEY (POOH/PIGLET)
Sleepwear
16 CFR
1615/16
GIRLS' SLEEPWEARDISNEY (MICKEY
MOUSE)
Sleepwear
16 CFR
1615/16
SUPER POLICE
(OTB0517521)
16 CFR 1303
16 CFR
1615/16
Action
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
CUGAR FORWARDING AND
LOGISTICS LLC, 1820
CHICAGO, LAREDO, TX 78040
CUGAR FORWARDING AND
LOGISTICS LLC, 1820
CHICAGO, LAREDO, TX 78040
RD., #145, NILES, IL 60714
RD., #145, NILES, IL 60714
RD., #145, NILES, IL 60714
RD., #145, NILES, IL 60714
RD., #145, NILES, IL 60714
RD., #145, NILES, IL 60714
RD., #145, NILES, IL 60714
RD., #145, NILES, IL 60714
RD., #145, NILES, IL 60714
RD., #145, NILES, IL 60714
RD., #145, NILES, IL 60714
RD., #145, NILES, IL 60714
RD., #145, NILES, IL 60714
RD., #145, NILES, IL 60714
RD., #145, NILES, IL 60714
RD., #145, NILES, IL 60714
77
Product (Model)
GIRLS' SLEEPWEARDISNEY (MINNIE MOUSE)
Violation
Sleepwear
Citation
16 CFR
1615/16
GIRLS' SLEEPWEARDISNEY (POOH)
Sleepwear
16 CFR
1615/16
GIRLS' SLEEPWEARSEFIAN (GREEN-PIG)
Sleepwear
16 CFR
1615/16
GIRLS' SLEEPWEARSEFIAN (PINK SHEEP)
Sleepwear
16 CFR
1615/16
GIRLS' SLEEPWEARSEFIAN (BALLOON
BEAR)
GIRLS' SLEEPWEARARNALDO (PINK PIG)
Sleepwear
16 CFR
1615/16
Sleepwear
16 CFR
1615/16
CHILDREN'S
SLEEPWEAR-BYC (BLUEBEAR)
CHILDREN'S
SLEEPWEAR-BYC (DOGROOSTER)
LITTLEST PET SHOP TOY
(N/A)
Sleepwear
16 CFR
1615/16
Sleepwear
16 CFR
1615/16
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
12" PLUSH SPORTS
BUNNY/DU (810023FW)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
PLASTIC TOY GARDEN
TOOLS (5418)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
PLASTIC KITCHEN PLAY
SET (3111)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
AMERICA'S MOST
WANTED (SF-1106)
Fireworks Long fuse
burn time
16 CFR 1507.3
Import CFP
HOLDEM OR FOLDEM
(SF-025)
Overload
16 CFR
1500.17
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
TOY RINGS - "BLING
RINGS" (8188)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
March 2009
GOOD NEIGH BEAR (N/A)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Stop Sale &
CFP
Action
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Stop Sale &
CFP
RD., #145, NILES, IL 60714
RD., #145, NILES, IL 60714
RD., #145, NILES, IL 60714
RD., #145, NILES, IL 60714
RD., #145, NILES, IL 60714
RD., #145, NILES, IL 60714
RD., #145, NILES, IL 60714
RD., #145, NILES, IL 60714
HASBRO INC., 1027 NEW PORT
AVENUE, P.O. BOX,
PAWTUCKET, RI 02862
MCKENZIE BUYING
COMPANY, 6700 SW
SANDBURG ST., TIGARD, OR
97223
MCKENZIE BUYING
COMPANY, 6700 SW
97223
MCKENZIE BUYING
COMPANY, 6700 SW
97223
CONSUMER FIREWORKS
GROUP, 3304 TREASCHWIG,
HUMBLE, TX 77338
CONSUMER FIREWORKS
GROUP, 3304 TREASCHWIG,
HUMBLE, TX 77338
FUNWORLD, INC. DIV OF
EASTER UNLIMITED, 80
VOICE ROAD, CARLE PLACE,
NY 11514
STATE FARM INSURANCE
CO., 2202 EAST IRELAND
GROVE ROAD,
BLOOMINGTON, IL 61704-7147
78
Product (Model)
SPINNING REEL ()
MOBILE (PS 317)
METAL CONTAINERS ()
TRANSPARENT MARBLE
SET (H075-38)
Violation
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
Small parts
Citation
16 CFR 1303
Action
Recall
16 CFR 1501
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
Misbranded Marbles
16 CFR 1303
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Recall
16 CFR
1500.19
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Stop Sale &
CFP
OPAQUE MARBLE SET
(H075-39)
Misbranded Marbles
16 CFR
1500.19
LARGE MARBLES (G-039152)
Misbranded Marbles
16 CFR
1500.19
COLORFUL DROP
BRACELET (14)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
CUBIC NECKLACE RIBBON (26)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
PINK RIBBON BRACELET
(72)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
COLOR BEAD BRACELET
(73)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
BOW CHARM BRACELET
(74)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
ELASTIC HEART
BRACELET (75)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
ALPACA PUFF BEAR
(N/A)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
123 FAMILY HOUSE PLAY
SET (6741)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
BABY WALKER (408D)
Baby Bouncer/walker
Ban
16 CFR
1500.18
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
2 IN 1 WALKER/ROCKER
(AM-238D)
Baby Bouncer/walker
Ban
16 CFR
1500.18
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
BABY WALKER (AM-638)
Baby Bouncer/walker
Ban
16 CFR
1500.18
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
ZEBCO WC BRADLEY CO,
6101 E. APACHE, TULSA, OK
74115
L.G.H. 99 CENTS AND PLUS
INC., 15 PIKE STREET, NEW
YORK, NY 10002
MONTESSORI N' SUCH, 113
EXECUTIVE DRIVE, STE 125,
STERLING, VA 20166
WA 98108
WA 98108
WA 98108
WA 98108
WA 98108
WA 98108
WA 98108
WA 98108
WA 98108
FLOYD ELVIN JR, 10111
ARBOR DRIVE, AMELIA, VA
23002
PLAYMOBIL USA, INC., 26
COMMERCE DRIVE,
CRANBURY, NJ 08512
BRAND NEW TOYS IMP./EXP.
CORP., 6083 HALLORAN
LANE, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL
60192
60192
60192
79
Product (Model)
HUNTING DINOSUAR
PLAYSET (986161 1/3)
DINSOSAUR PALY SET
(98161)
DINOSAUR PALY SET
(98161)
DRUM RATTLES (N/A)
MATTRESS (UNK)
BABY SWING SHELF
(CJ0289865U31)
Violation
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
Small parts
Citation
16 CFR 1303
Action
Recall
16 CFR 1303
Mattress
Flammability
Labeling
Sharp points
16 CFR 1632
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Import CFP
16 CFR 1303
16 CFR 1501
16 CFR
1500.48
TOY PHONE (ZH-638A1)
Sharp points
16 CFR
1500.48
MATTRESS (UNK)
16 CFR 1632
TIARA TOY RINGS - 5
ASST (4196)
Mattress
Flammability
Labeling
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
PUFFER BALL (N/A)
Sharp points
16 CFR
1500.48
ZOO PACIFIER (2007)
Pacifier
16 CFR 1511
Recall
VEGITA/SUPER SAIVAN
(1200)
Misbranded
Toys/Games w/Small
Parts
Misbranded
Toys/Games w/Small
Parts
Misbranded
Toys/Games w/Small
Parts
Misbranded
Toys/Games w/Small
Parts
Misbranded
Toys/Games w/Small
Parts
Misbranded
Toys/Games w/Small
Parts
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
16 CFR
1500.19
Recall
16 CFR
1500.19
Recall
16 CFR
1500.19
Recall
16 CFR
1500.19
Recall
16 CFR
1500.19
Recall
16 CFR
1500.19
Recall
16 CFR 1303
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
TRANSFORMERS
ONCORE (205020 SET)
SERAVEE GUNDAM GN008 (205020204498)
MASKED DARK KABUTO
(205020-20584)
MINI GIRL FIGURE /
BANDAI (454311255583)
VOICE BOY FIGURE
GUNDAM (454311256767)
SUPERCAR (IC00947PV)
16 CFR 1500
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
DND IMPORTS LLC, 1914 W.
PICO BLVD, LOS ANGELES,
CA 90006
CA 90006
CA 90006
DORIS G PILCO, 2230 TAYLOR
STREET, HOLLIWOOD, FL
33020
JUN WEI ENTERPRISE INT'L
CORP, 6221 6TH AVENUE,
BROOKLYN, NY 11220
CA 90006
CA 90006
MECKA HOLDING INC, 220030
BIRDS EYE DRIVE, DIAMOND
BAR, CA 91765
TOY INVESTMENTS INC. DBA
TOYSMITH, 3101 W VALLEY
HWY E, SUMNER, WA 98390
BLUE-SKY INTL. TRADING
INC., 3474MAGGIE BLVD
ORLANDO, FL 32, ORLANDO,
FL 32811
HEALTHTEX, 3555 NW 41
STREET, MIAMI, FL 33142
IMAGE ANIME CO LTD., 103
WEST 30TH STREET, NEW
YORK, NY 10001
YORK, NY 10001
YORK, NY 10001
YORK, NY 10001
YORK, NY 10001
YORK, NY 10001
NY 11206
80
Product (Model)
TORNADO (TRUCK)
(1C00952PV)
Violation
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
Citation
16 CFR 1303
MUSICAL FUN SET
(AG125651/988)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
CARTOON CAR PIANO
(AG115824)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
APPLE PIANO
(AG129595/500)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
LINGER (DOLL)
(AG134372)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
12'S GET OUTA DODGE
(BF-6210)
Fireworks
Blowout/Burnout
16 CFR 1507.6
Action
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Import CFP
12'S LOUD & PROUD (BF6214)
Fireworks Long fuse
burn time
16 CFR 1507.3
Import CFP
68'S WILD CHILD (BF6268)
Fireworks Long fuse
burn time
16 CFR 1507.3
Import CFP
WATER GUN (8200A)
Sharp points
16 CFR
1500.48
WATER GUN (W10004A)
Sharp points
16 CFR
1500.48
WATER GUN (W10065)
Sharp points
16 CFR
1500.48
MAGIC SHOOT
BASKETBALL (6297LD)
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
Children's Product
Chemical hazard
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
Misbranded Balloon
16 CFR 1303
16 CFR
1500.18
16 CFR 1303
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Stop Sale &
CFP
Recall
16 CFR
1500.19
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
COWBOY SET (699AC)
SOAP BUBBLES ()
PLAYGROUND
EQUIPMENT (SEVERAL)
WATER BALLOON
CATAPULT (SPEN1276)
TOY BLOCKS (1026770)
16 CFR 1500
NY 11206
NY 11206
BOYD STREET, LOS
ANGELES, CA 90033
BOYD STREET, LOS
ANGELES, CA 90033
BOYD STREET, LOS
ANGELES, CA 90033
BOYD STREET, LOS
ANGELES, CA 90033
SOUTH CAROLINA
SOUTH CAROLINA
SOUTH CAROLINA
MEGATOYS, 6443 E. SLAUSON
AVE., COMMERCE, CA 90040
WELLS MFG.CO., 280 W. MAIN
ST., NEW VIENNA, OH 45159
SPORTSPLAY EQUIPMENT,
INC, 5642 NATURAL BRIDGE,
ST. LOUIS, MO 63120
JUMPIN BANANA, 3150 W
PROSPECT ROAD #350, FORT
LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
COSSTAR ENTERPRISE, INC.,
4121 S. ALAMEDA ST., LOS
ANGELES, CA 90058
81
Product (Model)
X-9 PANORAMIC FINALE
(G-160)
Violation
Overload
Citation
16 CFR
1500.17
Action
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
RIP RAP (LBM-32)
Fireworks
Blowout/Burnout
16 CFR 1507.6
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
5-WAY GIANT BEAD
MAZE CUB (31987)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Stop Sale &
CFP
PUSH PLANE (303)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
R/C SPEED RACER (2168)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
TOY CAR WITH CHROME
(HLI3839)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
April 2009
5-WAY GIANT BEAD
MAZE (31987)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Stop Sale &
CFP
AIR SHOW SENSATION 30
SHO (Y23-341)
JUMBO STROBES (HP7040)
Fireworks
Blowout/Burnout
Fireworks
Blowout/Burnout
16 CFR 1507.6
Import CFP
16 CFR 1507.6
Import CFP
TWIN MATTRESS
(MONACO-BEIGE)
Mattress
Recordkeeping
16 CFR 1632
CFP
MAGIC CLASSIC
MATTRESS (101)
Mattress
16 CFR 1632
CFP
FUNNY LOVELY FISHING
(NO.89860)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
GOLDEN DREAM (NONE)
Mattress
16 CFR 1632
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Recall
MATTRESS GOMA (HI
RISER)
Mattress
16 CFR 1632
Recall
MATTRESS GOMA
(LITERA)
Mattress
16 CFR 1632
Recall
MATTRESS (101)
Mattress
16 CFR 1632
CFP
CASTLE PAIL W/SHOVEL
(WIC #517206)
Sharp points
16 CFR
1500.48
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
BJ ALLEN CO., 555 MARTIN
LUTHER KING BLVD,
YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44502
MIKE KILLIAN WHOLESALE
FIREWORKS, 1505 SOUTH
CEDAR, SOUTH PITTSBURG,
TN 37380
KID R US/TOYS R US, 621
BANK ROAD, JEFFERSON
VALLEY, NY 10535
S & G TRADING CO, 278-A
VETERANS MEMORIAL HWY1, MABLETON, GA 30126
S & G TRADING CO, 278-A
VETERANS MEMORIAL HWY1, MABLETON, GA 30126
UNITED PACIFIC
MAYWOOD AVENUE,
VERNON, CA 90058
TOYS R US, INC, ONE
GEOFFREY WAY, WAYNE, NJ
07470
SPIRIT OF '76, 6401 HIGHWAY
40 W, COLUMBIA, MO 65202
MO 65202
UNITED MATTRESS, 2400 S.
FLORES ST., SAN ANTONIO,
TX 78204
MAGIC SLEEP MATTRESS CO.,
220 COMMERCIAL ST.,
MARSEILLES, IL 61341
MARCO DESTIN INC., 10400
NW 33RD STREET, MIAMI, FL
33172
LOYAL BEDDING, INC., 4221
SW 75TH AVE., MIAMI, FL
33155
33155
33155
MAGIC SLEEP MATTRESS
COMPANY, 220 COMMERICAL
ST, MARSEILLES, IL 61341
WALGREEN CO., 304 WILMOT
ROAD, MAILSTOP #329,
DEERFIELD, IL 60015
82
Product (Model)
NECKLACE (67118)
Violation
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
Citation
16 CFR 1500
Action
Recall
ABALONE NECKLACE
(67117)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Recall
TOY JEWELRY (09FF0012)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
KEY CHAIN (IN0005)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
KIDS SLIPPERS (SM0074)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
YOUTH BACKPACK ()
16 CFR 1500
B/O DOG (528)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
Small parts
FISHING GAME (805)
Sharp points
16 CFR
1500.48
GLADIATOR SET (8818)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
EARRINGS (NA)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
TWIN MATTRESS (2S5M)
Mattress
Recordkeeping
16 CFR 1632
Stop Sale &
CFP
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
CFP
TOY WIND-UP
HELICOPTER (B028-46)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
TWIST WORM (H75-1)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
4-PC. BATTLE RALLY
CAR (D-17-106)
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
Small parts
16 CFR 1303
Fireworks Fuse
attachment
16 CFR 1507.3
FROG PURSE
"POCHETTE" (K585-71)
SPEEDY FIRE ENGINE
(1845610881)
TAILSPIN 20 SHOTS
(PS59212)
16 CFR 1501
16 CFR 1303
16 CFR 1501
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Stop Sale &
CFP
Import CFP
ACTION TOYS INC, 1101
NORTH KELLER RD, SUITE E,
ORLANDO, FL 32810
ACTION TOYS INC, 1101
NORTH KELLER RD, SUITE E,
ORLANDO, FL 32810
JOO BROS IN. DBA: TEAM
WORK, 221 E. EAST BOYD
STREET #B, LOS ANGELES,
CA 90013
CA 90013
CA 90013
KELLY USA, 6235 LOOKOUT
ROAD, BOULDER, CO 80301
CA 90006
CA 90006
NY 11206
FRESH INTERNATIONAL INC,
11 STOBBE LANE PRINCETON,
JUNCTION, NJ 09550
PHILIPS BEDDING, 49-51
RUTLEDGE STREET,
BROOKLYN, NY 11211
WA 98108
WA 98108
WA 98108
WA 98108
ALIBRIS INC., 1250 45TH
STREET, SUITE 100,
EMERYVILLE, CA 94608
STATELINE FIREWORKS INC,
3115 E 9TH ST, TEXARKANA,
AR 71854
83
Product (Model)
BIG BLOCK V-8 (GPC5029)
Violation
Fireworks Fuse
attachment
Citation
16 CFR 1507.3
Action
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
SATURN MISSILES
BATTERY (LBM-29)
Fireworks Long fuse
burn time
16 CFR 1507.3
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
100 EMPIRE FIGHTING
(S1032)
Overload
16 CFR
1500.17
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
BEAUTIFUL RAINBOW
(S7001)
Fireworks Long fuse
burn time
16 CFR 1507.3
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
PYRO POPS (S2004)
Overload
16 CFR
1500.17
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
NATURAL TOILET BOWL
(100265)
Household Cleaning
Products Labeling
16 CFR 1500
CFP
NATURAL LAUNDRY
DETERGENT (100008)
Household Cleaning
Products Labeling
16 CFR 1500
CFP
FIGHT FIRE WITH FIRE
(MWC 15080)
Fireworks Multiple
Tube Tipover
16 CFR
1507.12
Import CFP
RULE OF THUMB
(SFUC4501)
Fireworks Multiple
Tube Tipover
16 CFR
1507.12
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
BREAK THE BANK
(SFUC4502)
Fireworks Multiple
Tube Tipover
16 CFR
1507.12
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
FRENCH QUARTER
FRENZY (HP-2731)
Fireworks Long fuse
burn time
16 CFR 1507.3
Import CFP
RUBBER DUCK (HP-7033)
Pyrotechnic leakage
16 CFR 1507.5
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
TRANSPARENT MARBLE
SET (H075-38)
Misbranded Marbles
16 CFR
1500.19
MILK WHITE MARBLE
SET (H075-39)
Misbranded Marbles
16 CFR
1500.19
PRINCESS HEART
BRACELET (H075-74)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
DAISO GLOWING BALL
(D143)
Misbranded
Toys/Games w/Small
Parts
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
16 CFR
1500.19
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Recall
MINI SPORTS BALLS
(SPBL 1821)
16 CFR 1303
GARRETTS WORLDWIDE
ENTERPRISES, 1264 W. 2073
RD, EUDORA, KS 66025
MIKE KILLIAN WHOLESALE
FIREWORKS, 1505 SOUTH
CEDAR, SOUTH PITTSBURG,
TN 37380
AMMO HUT PRODUCTIONS,
619 ROSEWOOD CR,
CLAREMORE, OK 74017
619 ROSEWOOD CR,
CLAREMORE, OK 74017
619 ROSEWOOD CR,
CLAREMORE, OK 74017
SEVENTH GENERATION, 60
LAKE ST., BURLINGTON, VT
05401
SEVENTH GENERATION, 60
LAKE ST., BURLINGTON, VT
05401
JAKES FIREWORKS, 2311 W.
4TH ST. #A, PITTSBURG, KS
66762
ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
FIREWORKS, 11019 BUCKEYE
TRACE, GOSHEN, KY 40026
ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
FIREWORKS, 11019 BUCKEYE
TRACE, GOSHEN, KY 40026
MO 65202
MO 65202
WA 98108
WA 98108
WA 98108
WA 98108
AMERICAN GREETINGS
CORPORATION, ONE
AMERICAN ROAD,
CLEVELAND, OH 44144
84
Product (Model)
BABY CARRIER (10000,
20000)
Violation
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
Citation
16 CFR 1500
Action
Stop Sale &
CFP
START YOUR ENGINE
(DM5012)
Fireworks Multiple
Tube Tipover
16 CFR
1507.12
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
PACIFIER (759684152054)
Pacifier
16 CFR 1511
Recall
AMERICA'S
CELEBRATION (WC15058)
Overload
16 CFR
1500.17
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
POUNDING FORCE (KM866)
Overload
16 CFR
1500.17
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
61S TERMINATOR (S1073)
Overload
16 CFR
1500.17
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
FUNNY SMALL FISHING
SET (42351)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
FISHERMAN LARGE
FISHING (42453)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
2PCS MINI CARS (42888)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
ANIMAL SET (SQUEEZE
DUCK) (43246)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
THUNDER AND
LIGHTNING (GPC5026)
Fireworks Fuse
attachment
16 CFR 1507.3
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
PULL ALONG TOY (81846)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Stop Sale &
CFP
May 2009
TIDE LAUNDRY
DETERGENT ()
Detergents Labeling
16 CFR 1500
Import CFP
LAUNDRY DETERGENT
(UNK)
Detergents Labeling
16 CFR 1500
Import CFP
MAGNETIC TOY CRAB
(UNKNOWN)
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
16 CFR 1303
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
MAGETIC TOY
SCORPION (UNKNOWN)
MAGNETIC TOY TURTLE
(UNKNOWN)
MAGNETIC TOY GOLD
FISH (UNKNOWN)
16 CFR 1303
16 CFR 1303
16 CFR 1303
GYPSY MAMA, LLC., 9A
ANNIE STREET, BERWICK, ME
03901
RKM FIREWORKS COMPANY,
27383 MAY STREET,
EDWARDSBURG, MI 49112
GROMEX INC., 43 1ST STREET,
PASSAIC, NJ 07055
66762
66762
619 ROSEWOOD CR,
CLAREMORE, OK 74017
L M IMPORT&EXPORT, 4805
NW 165 STREET, HIALEAH, FL
33014
33014
33014
33014
GARRETTS WORLDWIDE
ENTERPRISES, 1264 W. 2073
RD, EUDORA, KS 66025
MAGICFOREST, 300 WEST
ROAD, UNIT 3, PORTSMOUTH,
NEW HAMPSHIRE
GLOBAL PAPER TRADING
CORP., 185 PARK ROW #2C,
NEW YORK, NY 10038
GLOBAL PAPER TRADING
CORP., 185 PARK ROW #2C,
NEW YORK, NY 10038
QQ GIFT SHOP, 8751 KATHY
CT., ST. LOUIS, MO 63126
85
Product (Model)
MAGNETIC TOY
LOBSTER (UNKNOWN)
Violation
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
Household Cleaning
Products Labeling
Citation
16 CFR 1303
16 CFR 1500
Action
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
CFP
PENDANT (NW-8040F)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Recall
TUM-TUM DRUM (NA)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
MY BABY SOOTHER
PACIFIER (692780450111)
Pacifier
16 CFR 1511
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Stop Sale &
CFP
ANTI-FREEZE/COOLANT
(1103)
Automotive Products
Labeling
16 CFR 1500
CFP
ANTI-FREEZE/COOLANT
(1102)
Automotive Products
Labeling
16 CFR 1500
CFP
ANTI-FREEZE/COOLANT
(1105)
Automotive Products
Labeling
16 CFR 1500
CFP
ANTI-FREEZE/COOLANT
(1121)
Automotive Products
Labeling
16 CFR 1500
CFP
PUSH & PLAY TRAIN
(37414)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Stop Sale &
CFP
TOY TABLEWARE PLAY
SET (67222)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
T-REX DINOSAUR GAME
(617)
Children's Product
Chemical hazard
16 CFR
1500.18
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
CFP
SUPERSIZE SIDEWALK
STENCI (8820)
Children's Product
Chemical hazard
16 CFR
1500.18
CFP
LONGNECKERS
STACKING GAME (629)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
CFP
MAGNETIC TOY
ALLIGATOR (UNKNOWN)
MAGNETIC TOY LIZARD
(UNKNOWN)
ALL PURPOSE CLEANER
(WINN DIXIE)
16 CFR 1303
16 CFR 1303
CR BRANDS, 141 VENTURE
BLVD., SPARTANBURG, SC
29306
MC TRADING, 2250
KALAKAUA AVENUE #523,
HONOLULU, HI 96815
JR PALACIOS ENTERPRISES,
221 W. WASHINGTON AVE.,
HARLINGEN, TX 78550-5466
SKYLINE WHOLESALE INC.,
85-47 150TH STREET, SECOND
FL., JAMAICA, NEW YORK
11435
QUALITY ZONE INC. DBA
DELTA INT'L GROUP, 6800 S.
AVALON BLVD, LOS
ANGELES, CA 90003
AVALON BLVD, LOS
ANGELES, CA 90003
AVALON BLVD, LOS
ANGELES, CA 90003
AVALON BLVD, LOS
ANGELES, CA 90003
MAXIM ENTERPRISE, INC., 10
RIVERSIDE DRIVE,
LAKEVILLE, MA 02347
SUPERVALU
INTERNATIONAL, 495 E. 19TH
ST., TACOMA, WA 98421
RAPID DISPLAYS/CADACO
DIV., 4300 W. 47TH ST.,
CHICAGO, IL 60632
DIV., 4300 W. 47TH ST.,
CHICAGO, IL 60632
DIV., 4300 W. 47TH ST.,
CHICAGO, IL 60632
86
Product (Model)
ZIP N' GO MAGIC
ASSOSRTME (329)
Violation
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
Citation
16 CFR 1500
Action
CFP
ZIP N GO GAMES
ASSORTMENT (342)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
CFP
18" KICK/BODY BOARD
(NO.180000-1)
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1303
Recall
16 CFR 1500
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
16 CFR
1500.19
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
16 CFR 1632
Recall
TRACTOR SET (FT0023)
NEON JAX (FT0025)
MATTRESS (TWIN FOAM)
Misbranded
Toys/Games w/Small
Ball
Mattress
TUFF N COMFY SOCKS
(FB6100SG4)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Stop Sale &
CFP
TUFF N COMFY SOCKS
(FB6100LG4)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Stop Sale &
CFP
CRAYONS (S1136)
Art Materials
Labeling
16 CFR
1500.14(b)(8)
Stop Sale &
CFP
TOY PUPPETS
(ASSORTED)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
CRIB
MATTRESSES/SLEEPING
()
NECKLACE & BRACELET
SET (NB511)
Children's Product
Chemical hazard
16 CFR
1500.18
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
CFP
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Stop Sale &
CFP
NECKLACE & BRACELET
SET (NB075)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Recall
NECKLACE & BRACELET
SET (NB072)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Stop Sale &
CFP
2 IN 1 DOUGH ACTIVITY
SET (TY319)
Sharp points
16 CFR
1500.48
Stop Sale &
CFP
GALAXY KIDS'
SUNGLASSES (SG522)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Stop Sale &
CFP
SOLITAIRE BIRTHSTONE
RING (CA100)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Stop Sale &
CFP
DIV., 4300 W. 47TH ST.,
CHICAGO, IL 60632
DIV., 4300 W. 47TH ST.,
CHICAGO, IL 60632
JGR COPA, LLC, 5611 DEWEY
STREET, HOLLIWOOD, FL
33023
FRED'S INC., 4300 NEW
GETWELL ROAD, MEMPHIS,
TN 38118
FRED'S INC., 4300 NEW
GETWELL ROAD, MEMPHIS,
TN 38118
FOAMORDER.COM, 1325
HOWARD ST., SAN
FRANCISCO, CA 94103
RENFRO CORPORATION, 661
LINVILLE RD., MOUNT AIRY,
NC 27030
RENFRO CORPORATION, 661
LINVILLE RD., MOUNT AIRY,
NC 27030
98371
MERY GUAJAN, 3412
DAUPHIN AVE./15TH ST,
PITTSBURGH, PA 15227
SIMMONS MANUFACTURING
CO., LLC, 320 BOWLES RD,
AGAWAM, MA 01001
D&D DISTRIBUTINGWHOLESALE, 14615 C STREET
SOUTH, TACOMA, WA 98444
87
Product (Model)
IMPERIAL BIRTHSTONE
RINGS (CA115)
Violation
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
Citation
16 CFR 1500
Action
Stop Sale &
CFP
51-PC KNIGHTS PLAYSET
(TY641K)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Stop Sale &
CFP
SEA LIFE BOWLING SET
(TY314S)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Stop Sale &
CFP
5" STUFFED SPORTS
BALLS (TY295)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Stop Sale &
CFP
PIRATE SHIP TUB TOY
(TY424)
Children's Product
Chemical hazard
16 CFR
1500.18
Stop Sale &
CFP
CLOWN FISH TUB TOY
(TY362F)
Children's Product
Chemical hazard
16 CFR
1500.18
Stop Sale &
CFP
UNIPOLE ARTILLERY
(S6004)
Fireworks
Blowout/Burnout
16 CFR 1507.6
Import CFP
SINGLE SHOT FLORAL
200M (DM-200M)
Fireworks Long fuse
burn time
16 CFR 1507.3
Import CFP
TWITTER GLITTER 57
SHOTS (PS29530B)
Fireworks Fuse Side
Ignition
16 CFR 1507.3
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
TWITTER GLITTER 96
SHOTS (PS29530L)
Fireworks Fuse Side
Ignition
16 CFR 1507.3
Import CFP
WINDBAG ()
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Stop Sale &
CFP
MULTIPURPOSE
LIGHTER (SJ-20)
16
CFR1212.12(b)
KINDER EGG (JOY)
MP Lighter
Certificate of
Compliance
Small parts
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Stop Sale &
CFP
.125" SEED BEAD
ASSORTMEN (1859966)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Stop Sale &
CFP
FEATHER ASSORTMENT,
.25 O (0259970)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Stop Sale &
CFP
BUTTONS ASSORTED
SIZES, 1 (0025100)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Stop Sale &
CFP
SMALL ORIGAMI
ASSORTMENT (0072210)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Stop Sale &
CFP
16 CFR 1501
619 ROSEWOOD CR,
CLAREMORE, OK 74017
BELLINO FIREWORKS, 501N
OLSON DRIVE, SUITE 214,
PAPILLION, NE 68046
AR 71854
AR 71854
STEVE SPANGLER, 440 SOUTH
FEDERAL BLVD,
ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110
K.W. TRADING NY CORP, 4319
SMART ST, FLUSHING, NY
11355-2152
BAVARIA SAUSAGE, INC.,
6317 NESBITT ROAD,
MADISON, WI 53719
PACON CORPORATION, 2525
N. CASALOMA DRIVE,
APPLETON, WI 54913-8865
N. CASALOMA DRIVE,
N. CASALOMA DRIVE,
N. CASALOMA DRIVE,
88
Product (Model)
MINI BASKETBALLS (5H,
55, 4/5)
Violation
Children's Product
Chemical hazard
Citation
16 CFR
1500.18
Action
Stop Sale &
CFP
CLAY IN BUCKET (TK9201)
Art Materials
Labeling
16 CFR
1500.14(b)(8)
Art Materials
Labeling
16 CFR
1500.14(b)(8)
CLAY IN FRUIT BUCKET
(TK-9203)
Art Materials
Labeling
16 CFR
1500.14(b)(8)
Art Materials
Labeling
16 CFR
1500.14(b)(8)
CLAY IN CANISTER
(8249)
Art Materials
Labeling
16 CFR
1500.14(b)(8)
CLAY IN BAG (8308)
Art Materials
Labeling
16 CFR
1500.14(b)(8)
CLAY IN CARDBOARD
PACK (6701)
Art Materials
Labeling
16 CFR
1500.14(b)(8)
CLAY IN BUCKET (T-383)
Art Materials
Labeling
16 CFR
1500.14(b)(8)
48 PIECE ART KIT
(102683110000)
Misbranded
Toys/Games w/Small
Parts
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR
1500.19
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Stop Sale &
CFP
16 CFR 1500
Import CFP
16 CFR 1500
Import CFP
16 CFR 1500
Import CFP
Fireworks Labeling
16 CFR
1500.14
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
CAPTAIN MUTINY 25'S
(PP-5019)
Fireworks Labeling
16 CFR
1500.14
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
NUCLEAR TEST 18'S (PP2001)
Fireworks Labeling
16 CFR
1500.14
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
DESERT HEAT 17'S (PP2002)
Fireworks Labeling
16 CFR
1500.14
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
DENIM JEANS W
CRYSTAL (JGP0004)
DENIM JEANS W
CRYSTAL (JGP0005)
DENIM JEANS W
CRYSTAL (JGP0021)
June 2009
DRAGON WARS 10'S (PP2006)
UNION UNDERWEAR CO.,
INC., P.O. BOX 90015,
BOWLING GREEN, KY 421059015
UNITED JOY INC, 10309
VACCO ST, SOUTH EL
MONTE, CA 91733
VACCO ST, SOUTH EL
MONTE, CA 91733
VACCO ST, SOUTH EL
MONTE, CA 91733
VACCO ST, SOUTH EL
MONTE, CA 91733
VACCO ST, SOUTH EL
MONTE, CA 91733
VACCO ST, SOUTH EL
MONTE, CA 91733
VACCO ST, SOUTH EL
MONTE, CA 91733
VACCO ST, SOUTH EL
MONTE, CA 91733
FAMILY DOLLAR, P.O.BOX
1017, CHARLOTTE, NC 28201
DANIEL L, 1206 WALL ST, LOS
ANGELES, CA 90015
ANGELES, CA 90015
ANGELES, CA 90015
FLASHING THUNDER
FIREWORKS, 700 E. VAN
BUREN ST., MITCHELL, IA
50461
FLASHING THUNDER
50461
FLASHING THUNDER
50461
FLASHING THUNDER
50461
89
Product (Model)
KICK ASS KUNOCHI 20'S
(PP-5003)
Violation
Fireworks Labeling
Citation
16 CFR
1500.14
Action
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
FOUR FIERCE FORCES
(PP-A001)
Fireworks Labeling
16 CFR
1500.14
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
ARES DEMONS SUPER
HERO (42485)
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1303
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Import CFP
DINO WORLD (24873)
COMBAT FORCE
(SOLDIERS) (42978)
THE WORLD OF
ANIMALS (NO.21403)
SHELL SHOCKED
(BP2340)
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
Fireworks
Blowout/Burnout
16 CFR 1500
16 CFR 1303
16 CFR 1303
16 CFR 1507.6
ARMY MEN (0801)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
DENIM SHORTS W/
CRYSTAL (027703MD)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
DENIM SHORTS W/
CRYSTAL (037703MD)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
DENIM SHORTS W/
CRYSTAL (027684MD)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
DENIM SHORTS W/
CRYSTAL (027684MD)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
R/C CAR (T0462-VR07)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
R/C CAR (T0462-VR08)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
MOTORCYCLE (455090)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
TOY SHAKER (TY293)
Rattle
16 CFR 1510
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
FLASHING THUNDER
50461
FLASHING THUNDER
50461
33014
33014
33014
33014
THUNDER FIREWORKS INC.,
5207 187TH STREET EAST,
TACOMA, WA 98446
GLOBAL IMPEX
CONNECTION, 30815 RUE
VALOIS, RANCHO PALOS
VERDES, CA 90275
WEEPLAY KIDS, 112 W 34TH
ST, STE 1810, NEW YORK, NY
10120
10120
10120
10120
H.C. TOYS INC, 340 S.
CROCKER ST, LOS ANGELES,
CA 90013
H.C. TOYS INC, 340 S.
CROCKER ST, LOS ANGELES,
CA 90013
DIRECT DISTRIBUTION
SERVICESTC TOYS, 4545
PACIFIC BLVD., VERNON, CA
90058
AMEN TRADING, 1743 EAST
42ND STREET, LOS ANGELES,
CA 90058
90
Product (Model)
FIREWORKS (FANCY
GALA)
Violation
Fireworks Multiple
Tube Tipover
Citation
16 CFR
1507.12
Action
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
ROLLING THUNDER (863)
Fireworks
Blowout/Burnout
16 CFR 1507.6
Import CFP
CHEMICAL ROMANCE
(GPC5021)
Fireworks Long fuse
burn time
16 CFR 1507.3
Import CFP
AMERICAN ORBITER
(GPC5024)
Fireworks Long fuse
burn time
16 CFR 1507.3
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
DOMINATOR WHISTLING
BUSTE (DM W516A)
Fireworks
Blowout/Burnout
16 CFR 1507.6
Import CFP
TWO POTATO CLOCK
(74796)
BABY WALKER
(UNKNOWN)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
Baby Bouncer/walker
Ban
16 CFR 1500
CHILDREN'S CHAIR
(UNKNOWN)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
BEACH BUCKET WITH
SHOVEL (TY694B)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Stop Sale &
CFP
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
FIREMAN TEDDY BEAR
(CFM205)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Stop Sale &
CFP
CHILDREN'S JEWELRY
(400/600)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
CFP
CHILDREN'S JEWELRY
(671/670)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
CFP
CHILDREN'S JEWELRY
(671/670)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
CFP
CHILDREN'S JEWELRY ()
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
CFP
CHILDREN'S JEWELRY
(21)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
CFP
ANIMAL MASK (08NA0085)
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
16 CFR 1303
Recall
16 CFR
1500.18
PHOENIX IMPORTS, INC., 901
N. LARCH ST., LANSING, MI
48906
JAKES FIREWORKS, INC., 2311
W. 4TH ST., #D, PITTSBURG,
KS 66762-7200
CRAZY CRACKER
FIREWORKS LLC, 7825
VIBURNUM DRIVE, LINCOLN,
NE 68516
CRAZY CRACKER
FIREWORKS LLC, 7825
VIBURNUM DRIVE, LINCOLN,
NE 68516
RKM FIREWORKS COMPANY,
27383 MAY STREET,
EDWARDSBURG, MI 49112
CHARTPAK, ONE RIVER
ROAD, LEEDS, MA 01053
GRANT VICTOR, 1475 POLK
STREET #1, SAN FRANCISCO,
CA 94109
GRANT VICTOR, 1475 POLK
STREET #1, SAN FRANCISCO,
CA 94109
D & D DISTRIBUTING
WHOLESALE, INC., 14615 C
STREET SOUTH, TACOMA,
WA 98444
OHIOPYLE PRINTS. INC., 410
DINNER BELL RD.,
OHIOPYLE, PA 15470
SHINE & IVY COLLECTION,
27225 CHERRY HILL RD.,
INKSTER, MI 48141
INKSTER, MI 48141
INKSTER, MI 48141
INKSTER, MI 48141
INKSTER, MI 48141
JOO BROS IN. DBA:TEAM
CA 90013
91
Product (Model)
NECKLACE (09-FF0016)
Violation
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
Citation
16 CFR 1500
Action
Stop Sale &
CFP
NECKLACE (KHA000)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Stop Sale &
CFP
NECKLACE (BLNC)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Stop Sale &
CFP
PYRO PULVERIZER (G159)
Fireworks Multiple
Tube Tipover
16 CFR
1507.12
Import CFP
AMERICAN
CELEBRATION (WC15058)
Overload
16 CFR
1500.17
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
FIREWORKS (FANCY
GALA)
Fireworks Multiple
Tube Tipover
16 CFR
1507.12
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
NECKLACE (NAR000)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Stop Sale &
CFP
ROLLING DUCK (238)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
R/C CAR (QK028/029)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
ATTACK HELICOPTER
(108)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
CANDY KITCHEN SET
(20029)
NEW GADGET (GB-H016)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
Other Fireworks
16 CFR 1500
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Import CFP
TRANSFORMERS TAKARA TOMY (C-09
CAR)
CALENDAR
CHARACTERS (12DECEMBER)
LOYAL TO NONE (802)
Misbranded
Toys/Games w/Small
Parts
Misbranded
Toys/Games w/Small
Parts
Overload
COWBOY (8126C)
SCUBA DIVER (8126A)
16 CFR 1507
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
16 CFR
1500.19
Recall
16 CFR
1500.19
Recall
16 CFR
1500.17
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
Fireworks Multiple
Tube Tipover
16 CFR
1507.12
Import CFP
Fireworks Multiple
Tube Tipover
16 CFR
1507.12
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
CA 90013
JOO BROS. IN. DBA: TEAM
CA 90013
JOO BROS. IN. DBA: TEAM
CA 90013
BJ ALLEN CO., 555 MARTIN
LUTHER KING BLVD,
YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44502
JAKE'S FIREWORKS INC, 2311
W. 4TH STREET, #A,
PITTSBURG, KS 66762
PHOENIX IMPORTS, INC., 901
N. LARCH ST., LANSING, MI
48906
CA 90013
XP TRADING, INC., 335 E. 4TH
ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90013
LM TRADING, 400 S. SAN
PEDRO ST., LOS ANGELES, CA
90013
TPN PRODUCTS, 300 E 4TH ST,
LOS ANGELES, CA 90013
TPN PRODUCTS, 300 E 4TH ST,
HALE'S FIREWORKS, ROUTE 5
P.O. BOX 5350, BUFFALO, MO
65622
YORK, NY 10001
YORK, NY 10001
KNEPPY'S FIREWORKS INC.,
204 LIMB ROAD, WINBURNE,
PA 16879
PA 16879
PA 16879
92
Product (Model)
MAJESTIC TWIN
MATTRESS (EMPRESS
25YR)
MAJESTIC TWIN
MATTRESS (IMPERIAL
12Y)
HAIR CLIP SET (FHP 7158)
Violation
Mattress
Recordkeeping
Citation
16 CFR 1632
Action
CFP
Mattress
16 CFR 1632
CFP
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1303
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Import CFP
16 CFR 1303
16 CFR 1500
PRESCOTT POWER
(PYK680)
Fireworks
Blowout/Burnout
16 CFR 1507.6
CAR CARRIER WITH 3
CARS (699)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
WINDBAGS ()
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Stop Sale &
CFP
FURUTRE COMBAT SET
(3200B-1)
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
16 CFR 1303
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
TOY GUN (T0097)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
COMBAT GUN (PLO16398)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Stop Sale &
CFP
PARTY GIRL (3732)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
CFP
REMOTE CONTROL
TRUCK (7379338)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Stop Sale &
CFP
REMOTE CONTROL CAR
(A26599)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Stop Sale &
CFP
GDG BOYS ATHLETIC
SHOE (86442)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Stop Sale &
CFP
PIGGY BANK ()
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Stop Sale &
CFP
R/C MINI CAR (2006B)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
MAJESTIC MATTRESS
COMPANY, 4939 CECELIA ST,
CUDAHY, CA 90201
MAJESTIC MATTRESS
COMPANY, 4939 CECELIA ST,
CUDAHY, CA 90201
NEW CHOY INC., 2856 LEONIS
BLVD.,, VERNON, CA 90058
VICTORY FIREWORKS, INC.,
579 VINCENT LANE,
ELLSWORTH, WI 54011
CA 90006
BE AMAZING, 1741 CORNELL
ST., SALT LAKE CITY, UT
84108
CA 90013
YANSHAN INTERNATIONAL,
2301 CHICO AVE #1, SOUTH
EL MONTE, CA 91733
CA 90013
CA 90013
CA 90013
CA 90013
BROWN SHOE COMPNAY,
INC., 8300 MARYLAND
AVENUE, ST. LOUIS, MO 63105
DD TRADERS D/B/A/
DEMDACO, 5000 W. 134TH
STREET, LEAWOOD, KS 66209
RAIDEN TECHNOLOGY INC,
13240 AMAR RD, CITY OF
INDUSTRY, CA 91746
93
Product (Model)
R/C LEVAN "MINI CAR"
(2006)
Violation
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
Citation
16 CFR 1500
R/C TOY RACING
VEHICLE (2008D)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
PIMP COSTUME ACCS'Y
SET (8078)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
BLING RING COSTUME
ASST (8188)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
8 PC MINI CARS
(TY16638)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
LAUNDRY DETERGENT
(UNK)
LAUNDRY DETERGENT
(UNK)
Detergents Labeling
16 CFR 1500
Detergents Labeling
16 CFR 1500
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
PENGUIN RACE (2017)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
REMOTE CONTROL CAR
(388-12D)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
TIN CARRY-ALL
(TBC654607S)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Stop Sale &
CFP
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
CRAYONS (9 WOOD)
Art Materials
Labeling
16 CFR
1500.14(b)(8)
WOMEN'S BATHROBE
(3093113)
AIRCRAFT PAINT SET ( )
Clothing
Art Materials
Labeling
16 CFR 1610
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Recall
16 CFR
1500.14(b)(8)
Recall
WATER COLOR CRAYON
()
Art Materials
Labeling
16 CFR
1500.14(b)(8)
Recall
WATERCOLOR MARKERS
()
Art Materials
Labeling
16 CFR
1500.14(b)(8)
Recall
July 2009
ANIMAL TAILS (NONE)
Action
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Stop Sale &
CFP
INDUSTRY, CA 91746
INDUSTRY, CA 91746
NY 11514
NY 11514
JIDE TRADING INC., 7240 E.
SLAUSON AVE, COMMERCE,
CA 90040
JJCL INC, 199 LEE AVE 717,
BROOKLYN, NY 11211
SHEFA TRADING LLC, 1303
33RD STREET, BROOKLYN,
NY 11219
MASTER TOYS & NOVELTIES,
INC., 2355 E. 37TH ST., LOS
ANGELES, CA 90058
CA 90013
THE TIN BOX COMPANY, 216
SHERWOOD AVE,
FARMINGDALE, NY 11735
STRIKER SPORTS LLC, 4165
DOW RD (PO BOX 372283 SAT,
MELBOURNE, FL 32934
MERY GUAJAN, 3412
DAUPHIN AVE./15TH ST,
PITTSBURGH, PA 15227
BLAIR, 220 HICKORY STREET,
WARREN, PA 16366
DAISO INDUSTRIES, 1-4-14,
HIGASHI YOSHIYUKI SAIJ,
HIROSHIMA-KEN, 739-0008,
JAP
JAP
JAP
94
Product (Model)
CLAY, BLUE ( )
Violation
Art Materials
Labeling
Citation
16 CFR
1500.14(b)(8)
Action
Recall
OIL CLAY ( )
Art Materials
Labeling
16 CFR
1500.14(b)(8)
Recall
POLYMER CLAY ( )
Art Materials
Labeling
16 CFR
1500.14(b)(8)
Recall
KID'S CRAYONS ( )
Art Materials
Labeling
16 CFR
1500.14(b)(8)
Recall
HOLOGRAM PENCIL
CRAYON (SEE BOCK 17)
Art Materials
Labeling
16 CFR
1500.14(b)(8)
Recall
WOODEN ROLLING
ANIMAL ( )
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Recall
PULL DOLL ( )
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Stop Sale &
CFP
WOODEN TOY ( )
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Stop Sale &
CFP
CLASSIC WOODY TOWN (
)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Stop Sale &
CFP
WOODEN TRAIN ( )
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Stop Sale &
CFP
CRAYON ( )
Art Materials
Labeling
16 CFR
1500.14(b)(8)
Recall
CRAYON ( )
Art Materials
Labeling
16 CFR
1500.14(b)(8)
Recall
FANCY WATER GLUE ( )
Art Materials
Labeling
16 CFR
1500.14(b)(8)
Recall
JAP
JAP
JAP
JAP
JAP
JAP
JAP
JAP
JAP
JAP
JAP
JAP
JAP
95
Product (Model)
ROCKET CRAYON ( )
Violation
Art Materials
Labeling
Citation
16 CFR
1500.14(b)(8)
Action
Recall
MODELING CLAY ( )
Art Materials
Labeling
16 CFR
1500.14(b)(8)
Recall
CALLIGRAPHY INK ( )
Art Materials
Labeling
16 CFR
1500.14(b)(8)
Recall
BUTTERFLY LIQUID
GLUE ( )
Art Materials
Labeling
16 CFR
1500.14(b)(8)
Recall
WATER COLOR PAINT ( )
Art Materials
Labeling
16 CFR
1500.14(b)(8)
Recall
INFLATABLE BASEBALL
BAT ( )
Children's Product
Chemical hazard
16 CFR
1500.18
Recall
INFLATABLE SWORD ( )
Children's Product
Chemical hazard
16 CFR
1500.18
Stop Sale &
CFP
CANDY PEN CASE ( )
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
16 CFR 1303
Stop Sale &
CFP
FROG PURSE ( )
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
16 CFR 1303
Stop Sale &
CFP
PAINT SET ( )
Art Materials
Labeling
16 CFR
1500.14(b)(8)
Recall
PAINT SET WITH
MAGNETS ( )
Art Materials
Labeling
16 CFR
1500.14(b)(8)
Recall
PURPLE HEADLESS
FIGURE (3985-3A)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
MALE ACTION FIGURE
(3985-3B)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
GREEN ACTION FIGURE
(3985-3C)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
JAP
JAP
JAP
JAP
JAP
JAP
JAP
JAP
JAP
JAP
JAP
SWEETIE TOYS INC, 333 W
GARVEY AVE STE B576,
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
96
Product (Model)
RED/BLACK HEADLESS
FIGURE (3985-L)
Violation
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
Citation
16 CFR 1500
BICYCLE HELMET
(SEAMLESS WEB)
Bicycle Helmet
Labeling
16 CFR 1203.6
and .34
MAR HYDE
UNDERCOATING (41111)
MAR HYDE RUBBERIZED
UNDER (4211)
MILLIE'S PRAIRIE PICNIC
()
SPONGEBOB FLOATING
COMBO (SBOBFD06FB6)
Other Household
Chemicals Labeling
Other Household
Chemicals Labeling
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
CFP
16 CFR 1500
CFP
16 CFR 1500
Stop Sale &
CFP
Stop Sale &
CFP
STUNT VEHICLE III
(23383C)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
PUSH BUTTERFLY (2135)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
PUSH DUCK (238)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
BROWN LIZARD ACTION
FIGUR (3985/2B)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
RED TAIL (3985/3A)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
RED GOBLIN (3985/2A)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
BEIGE/BROWN TAIL
(3985/3)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
GREEN GOBLIN (3985)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
PURPLE ACTION FIGURE
(3985)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
GREEN HUMAN ACTION
FIGURE (3985)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
PRESCRIPTION DRUGS ()
Prescription Drugs
Packaging
16 CFR
1700.14(a)(10)
PRESCRIPTION DRUG ()
Prescription Drugs
Packaging
16 CFR
1700.14(a)(10)
16 CFR 1500
Action
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Recall
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
CFP
CFP
PRIME RESOURCES
CORPORATION, 1100 BOSTON
AVENUE, BRIDGEPORT, CT
06610
3M, 3M CENTER, SAINT PAUL,
MN 55144
3M, 3M CENTER, SAINT PAUL,
MN 55144
LEANNIE CO., LTD, LUK HOP
IND., BLDG, A-B 8 LUK ,
CSK, 7718 LONG SHADOWS
DRIVE, SUGAR LAND, TX
77479
HC TOYS, 340 S CROCKER,
KICO TOYS INC, 436
COLYTON STREET, LOS
ANGELES, CA 90013
KICO TOYS INC, 436
COLYTON STREET, LOS
ANGELES, CA 90013
KICO TOYS INC, 436
COLYTON STREET, LOS
ANGELES, CA 90013
KICO TOYS INC, 436
COLYTON STREET, LOS
ANGELES, CA 90013
KICO TOYS INC, 436
COLYTON STREET, LOS
ANGELES, CA 90013
KICO TOYS INC, 436
COLYTON STREET, LOS
ANGELES, CA 90013
KICO TOYS INC, 436
COLYTON STREET, LOS
ANGELES, CA 90013
FULLER AVENUE
PHARMACY, 2355 FULLER
AVE., GRAND RAPIDS, MI
49505
GEORGETOWN PHARMACY
(WA), 6111 13TH AVE. SOUTH,
SEATTLE, WA 98108
97
Product (Model)
Violation
Prescription Drugs
Packaging
Citation
16 CFR
1700.14(a)(10)
Action
CFP
Prescription Drugs
Packaging
16 CFR
1700.14(a)(10)
CFP
WHEELED SKATES (7404
7227)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Stop Sale &
CFP
20-PC. BEACH PLAY SET
(TY684)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
Prescription Drugs
Packaging
16 CFR
1700.14(a)(10)
CFP
Prescription Drugs
Packaging
16 CFR
1700.14(a)(10)
CFP
Prescription Drugs
Packaging
16 CFR
1700.14(a)(10)
CFP
TOY PLAY SET (803)
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
16 CFR 1303
Recall
TOY PLAY SET (2236)
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
16 CFR 1303
Recall
TOY PLAY SET (PIRATE
EMPIR)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Stop Sale &
CFP
TOY PLAY SET (SEA
ROVER)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Stop Sale &
CFP
LEATHER COWBOY
BOOTS (OK50, OK53)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Stop Sale &
CFP
LEATHER COWBOY
BOOTS (K017/K1007)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Stop Sale &
CFP
BIKE MESH BAG
(BYRV30)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
CFP
BOY'S FOOTBALL PANTS
()
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
CFP
TIDWELL PROFESSIONAL
PHARMACY INC., 2310
TIDWELL, HOUSTON, TX
77093
GAIL'S PHARMACY, 810 WW
RAY CIRCLE, BRIDGEPORT,
TX 76426
HEELING SPORTS LIMITED,
3200 BELMEADE DRIVE, NO.
100, CARROLTON, TX 75006
D & D DISTRIBUTING
WHOLESALE, INC., 14615 C
STREET SOUTH, TACOMA,
WA 98444
SHARPSBURG PHARMACY,
17316 SHEPHERDSTOWN
PIKE, SHARPSBURG, MD 21782
CANTNERS DRUG STORE, 323
BLOOMINGDALE AVE,
FEDERALSBURG, MD 21632
DENTON PHARMACY, 508
SOUTH FIFTH AVE., DENTON,
MD 21629
98371
98371
98371
98371
OLATHE BOOT COMPANY,
1750 EAST EXPRESSWAY 83,
MERCEDES, TX 78570
ANDERSON BEAN BOOT
COMPANY, 1750 EAST
EXPRESSWAY 83, MERCEDES,
TEXAS 78570
WINDS ENTERPRISES, SUITE
1901, 19/F SIJIXINGZUO/F,
ZHEJIANG PROVINCE, CHINA,
FR
KM. ASHRAF & SONS ( PVT.)
LTD., PUL AIK. AMINABAD
ROAD, SIALK, PUNJAB,
PAKISTAN, FR 51310
98
Product (Model)
YOUTH FOOTBALL RIB
GUARD (BYRV50)
Violation
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
Citation
16 CFR 1500
Action
CFP
BALANCING TOY ( )
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
16 CFR 1303
Recall
BEAR PURSE ( )
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
16 CFR 1303
Recall
LION PURSE ( )
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
16 CFR 1303
Stop Sale &
CFP
RAINBOW PURSE ( )
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
16 CFR 1303
Stop Sale &
CFP
GIRAFFE BANK ( )
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Stop Sale &
CFP
FROG BANK ( )
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Stop Sale &
CFP
TOY GUN (DF-9218B)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
TOY GUN (DF-9218A)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
CHILD EARRINGS 3 PAIR
(32110-9)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
BAT/KNEE EASER
(VECTOR/RBK)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
CFP
R/C CAR (AFY05529)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Prescription Drugs
Packaging
16 CFR
1700.14(a)(10)
SKY KING (W2044)
Fireworks Fuse
attachment
16 CFR 1507.3
Import CFP
WORLD CLASS BOMB
(KM-M5000)
Overload
16 CFR
1500.17
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
CFP
WINDS ENTERPRISES, SUITE
1901, 19/F SIJIXINGZUO/F,
ZHEJIANG PROVINCE, CHINA,
FR
JAP
JAP
JAP
JAP
JAP
JAP
CA 90013
CA 90013
CBI DISTRIBUTING, INC., 2400
W. CENTRAL ROAD,
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60195
REEBOK INTERNATIONAL,
LTD, P.O. BOX CS9116,
STOUGHTON, MA 02072
MAGDALENA IBARLUCEA,
1029 BONNIE BREA, LOS
ANGELES, CA 90006
BARNES & WILLIAMS DRUG
CENTER, 701 HICKORY, P.O.
BOX 2855, ABILENE, TX 79601
K & L MARKETING, INC., RR
1, BOX 79B, CUMMINGS, ND
58223
JAKE'S FIREWORKS INC, 2311
W. 4TH STREET, #A,
PITTSBURG, KS 66762
99
Product (Model)
Violation
Prescription Drugs
Packaging
Citation
16 CFR
1700.14(a)(10)
Action
CFP
Prescription Drugs
Packaging
16 CFR
1700.14(a)(10)
CFP
PUSH TOY ( )
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Stop Sale &
CFP
WOODEN MINICAR ( )
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Stop Sale &
CFP
AIRCRAFT WHISTLE
(5238)
Misbranded Small
Balls
16 CFR
1500.19
PENGUIN HANDBELL ( )
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Stop Sale &
CFP
CLASSIC WOODY TOWN,
TRAIN (SEE BOCK 17)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Stop Sale &
CFP
HEADBAND (NA)
16 CFR 1303
BOYS TOY GIFT BOX
(CMB102)
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
BOYS TOY GIFT BOX
(CMB103)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
BOYS TOY GIFT BOX
(CMB105)
16 CFR 1303
PIMP COSTUME ACCS'Y
SET (8078)
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
RAPPER COSTUME SET
(8576 / 8576R)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
RAPPER COSTUME SET
(8576 / 8576R)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
HEADBAND (NA)
16 CFR 1500
16 CFR 1303
16 CFR 1500
EDWARDS PHARMACY, 102
SOUTH COMMERCE ST.,
CENTREVILLE, MD 21617
GALENA PHARMACY, 104
WEST CROSS ST., GALENA,
MD 21635
JAP
JAP
MERRY THOUGHTS, INC., 364
ADAMS ST., BEDFORD HILLS,
NY 10507
JAP
JAP
ACCESSORIES PALACE, 1250
BROADWAY, NY, NY 10001
STEFANIE INC, 1602 COACH
PLACE, HACIENDA HEIGHTS,
CA 91745
CA 91745
CA 91745
NY 11514
NY 11514
NY 11514
100
Product (Model)
HEADBAND (NA)
Violation
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
Prescription Drugs
Packaging
Citation
16 CFR 1303
WOODEN TOY ( )
Misbranded
Toys/Games w/Small
Parts
16 CFR
1500.19
Recall
WOODEN BOAT ( )
Misbranded Balloon
16 CFR
1500.19
Recall
ERASER SET ( )
Misbranded
Toys/Games w/Small
Parts
16 CFR
1500.19
Recall
FUNNY ERASER ( )
Misbranded
Toys/Games w/Small
Parts
16 CFR
1500.19
Recall
GOLF ERASER ( )
Misbranded
Toys/Games w/Small
Parts
16 CFR
1500.19
Recall
KITCHEN UTENSIL PLAY
SET (3111)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Prescription Drugs
Packaging
16 CFR
1700.14(a)(10)
CFP
HEADBAND (NA)
HEADBAND (NA)
HEADBAND (NA)
HEADBAND (NA)
HEADBAND (NA)
HEADBAND (NA)
August 2009
16 CFR 1303
16 CFR 1303
16 CFR 1303
16 CFR 1303
16 CFR 1303
16 CFR 1303
16 CFR
1700.14(a)(10)
Action
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
CFP
PHARMACA INLAYRATIVE
PHARMACY, 1815 N 45TH ST,
SEATTLE, WA 98103
JAP
JAP
JAP
JAP
JAP
SUPERVALU
INTERNATIONAL, 495 E. 19TH
ST., TACOMA, WA 98421
GROSS DRUG, 2520 FOSTER
CREEK AVENUE,
BRIDGEPORT, WA 98813
101
Product (Model)
BEACH BUCKET WITH
TOOL (77609)
Violation
Small parts
Citation
16 CFR 1501
Action
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
MEMORY FOAM TWIN
(UNKNOWN)
Mattress
Flammability
Labeling
Detergents Labeling
16 CFR 1632
CFP
16 CFR 1500
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
LAUNDRY DETERGENT
(UNK)
TWIN SIZE MATTRESS
(9220)
Mattress
Flammability
Labeling
Prescription Drugs
Packaging
16 CFR 1632
CFP
16 CFR
1700.14(a)(10)
CFP
Prescription Drugs
Packaging
16 CFR
1700.14(a)(10)
CFP
Prescription Drugs
Packaging
Prescription Drugs
Packaging
16 CFR
1700.14(a)(10)
16 CFR
1700.14(a)(10)
CFP
LIGTHER/ REVOLVER
/GUN (N/A)
Compliance
16 CFR
1210.12(b)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
LIGTHER/ANTIQUE GUN
(N/A)
Compliance
16 CFR
1210.12(b)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
COW/FROG LIGTHER
(PL001)
Compliance
16 CFR
1210.12(b)
LIGHTERS/LITTLE BOY
(PL001)
Compliance
16 CFR
1210.12(b)
LIGHTER/LITTLE GIRL
(PL001)
Compliance
16 CFR
1210.12(b)
DRIVING AROUND TOWN
PLAY (1001)
Children's Product
Chemical hazard
16 CFR
1500.18
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Stop Sale &
CFP
APEX ATV (50 CC)
Failure to comply
with Action Plan
Reqmt
Failure to comply
with Action Plan
Reqmt
Failure to comply
with Action Plan
Reqmt
15 U.S.C.
2089(a)(2)
Stop Sale &
CFP
15 U.S.C.
2089(a)(2)
Stop Sale &
CFP
15 U.S.C.
2089(a)(2)
Stop Sale &
CFP
APEX ATV (70 CC)
APEX ATV (90 CC)
CFP
98371
FOAMORDER.COM, 1325
HOWARD ST., SAN
FRANCISCO, CA 94103
KW TRADING IMPORT NY,
4319 SMART STREET,
FLUSHING, NY 11355
SOUND SLEEP PRODUCTS,
14901 PUYALLUP STREET,
SUMNER, WA 98390
MCDOUGALLS DRUG
CENTER, 1645 LIBERTY RD,
SYKESVILLE, MD 21748
MEDICINE PLUS PHARMACY
NEW MARKET, 11717 OLD
NATIONAL PIKE, NEW
MARKET, MD 21774
RITE AID VT, 896 PUTNEY RD,
BRATTLEBORO, VT 05301
BRUNSWICK PHARMACY, 610
NINTH AVE., BRUNSWICK,
MD 21716
L-UNIQUE INC. DBA NY
WHOLESALE, 11612 N
NEBRASKA AVE, TAMPA, FL
33612
L-UNIQUE INC. DBA NY
WHOLESALE, 11612 N
NEBRASKA AVE, TAMPA, FL
33612
XU ENTERPRISES INC., 9926
NW 6TH COURT,
PLANTATION, FL 33324
NW 6TH COURT,
NW 6TH COURT,
MY LULLABUG, 7 MILL
HAVEN CT., DURHAM, NC
27713
APEX MOTOR USA INC., 2885
N NEVADA STREET, #150,
CHANDLER, AZ 85225
CHANDLER, AZ 85225
CHANDLER, AZ 85225
102
Product (Model)
APEX ATV (100 CC)
Violation
Failure to comply
with Action Plan
Reqmt
Detergents Labeling
Citation
15 U.S.C.
2089(a)(2)
Action
Stop Sale &
CFP
16 CFR 1500
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
COMBAT FORCE SET
(TC9JA24)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
CANDY BOX KIDS DOLLS
(SEVERAL)
Children's Product
Chemical hazard
16 CFR
1500.18
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Stop Sale &
CFP
CANDY BOX KIDS DOLL
(UNK)
Children's Product
Chemical hazard
16 CFR
1500.18
Stop Sale &
CFP
TOY FIGURINES (NONE)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
RAPPER COSTUME SET
(8576MJ/8576R)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
MONEY CLIP (90489)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
ARMY GREEN SWEATER
(N/A)
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
Mattress
16 CFR 1303
16 CFR 1632
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
CFP
16 CFR 1632
CFP
16 CFR 1500
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
LAUNDRY DETERGENT
(UNK)
MATTRESS (FOAM)
(GARME TECH/W)
TWIN MATTRESS (49)
PLASTIC SPIDER RINGS
(9370)
Mattress
Flammability
Labeling
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
DRUM RATTLES (N/A)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
4PC FRICTION CAR SET
(8114)
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
16 CFR 1303
CHANDLER, AZ 85225
NORTH AMERICAN
PURCHASE & TRADE, 1800 SE
10TH AVE SUITE 435, FT
LAUDERDALE, FL 33316
TOP Q INC, 100 SOUTH 15TH
STREET, MCALLEN, TX 78501
CANDY BOX KIDS, INC., 11496
SPRING ARBOR ROAD,
SPRING ARBOR, MI 49284
CANDY BOX KIDS, INC., 11496
SPRING ARBOR ROAD,
SPRING ARBOR, MI 49284
MARILYN SIGNORILE, 37 E
WALNUT AVENUE,
MERCHANTVILLE, NJ 08109
SCOTT TALIS, 1066 SURRET
ROAD, PHILADELPHIA, PA
19115
JORDAN SONGER, 1513
NORMAN ROAD, CHESTER,
MD 21619
NY 11514
NY 11514
FLOYD ELVIN JR, 10111
ARBOR DRIVE, AMELIA, VA
23002
JOYA SLEEP SYSTEMS BY
GARME, 2815 EARLHAM
PLACE, SUITE 102, HIGH
POINT, NC 27264
IMPERIAL BEDDING CO., 720
11TH STREET, HUNTINGTON,
WV 25703
NY 11514
NANCY BROOK, 12460 SW 117
COURT, MIAMI, FL 33186
GLOBAL IMPEX
VERDES, CA 90275
103
Product (Model)
ARMY HELICOPTER AND
TRUCK (PT222C)
Violation
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
Citation
16 CFR 1303
Action
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
TURTLE PUZZLE PULL
TOY (0213)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
FARM ANIMALS SET
(0087)
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
16 CFR 1303
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
BELL AND DRUM
PLAYSET (88-9)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
FRICTION CAR ( 522B)
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
16 CFR 1303
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
COMBAT 3 GUN (DF9218B)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
SUPER RACING CAR
(7756)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
TIGER (R/C TOY TRUCK)
(HQ312)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
ATV (125CC DELUXE)
15 U.S.C.
2089(a)(2)
GROUND BLOOM
FLOWER (GG0901B)
Failure to comply
with Action Plan
Reqmt
Fireworks Long fuse
burn time
16 CFR 1507.3
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Import CFP
MORTAR MAYHEM (KL12)
Fireworks
Blowout/Burnout
16 CFR 1507.6
Import CFP
CLAY COLOR SMOKE
BALLS (LB-S0860C-12)
Other Fireworks
16 CFR 1507
Import CFP
ROLLERCOASTER
FIRECRACKER (ANG002)
Overload
16 CFR
1500.17
Stop Sale &
CFP
MAGNETIC WOODEN
BLOCKS
(TRANSPORTATI)
MAGNETIC WOODEN
BLOCK (PLAYGROUND)
TWIN MATTRESS (MWQMWFOBXQ)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Mattress
16 CFR 1632
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
Recall
GLOBAL IMPEX
VERDES, CA 90275
GLOBAL IMPEX
VERDES, CA 90275
GLOBAL IMPEX
VERDES, CA 90275
GLOBAL IMPEX
VERDES, CA 90275
GLOBAL IMPEX
VERDES, CA 90275
CB TOYS WHOLESALE INC,
330 WALL STREET, LOS
ANGELES, CA 90013
ANGELES, CA 90013
ANGELES, CA 90013
MOLGER INC., 1459 SAN
MATEO AVE., SOUTH SAN
FRANCISCO, CA 94080
R. BROWN, INC., 9400
INSPIRATION DR, MISSOULA,
MT 59802
58223
MARV KOHLER
ENTERPRISES, 1739 S.
INGALLS, GRAND ISLAND, NE
68803
CASSORLA BROTHERS, INC.,
980 BROYLES RANCH ROAD,
BATTLE MOUNTAIN, NV
89820
SELION, 18 DEL LIVORNO,
RVINE, CA 92614
SELION, 18 DEL LIVORNO,
RVINE, CA 92614
MATTRESS WORLD, 8310 C F
HAWN FWY, DALLAS, TX
75217
104
Product (Model)
September 2009
MINI BUTTERFLY STICK
(N/A)
Violation
Citation
Action
Batteries/automotive
Labeling
16 CFR 1500
Import CFP
AIR SHOT GUN (23948)
Misbranded
Toys/Games w/Small
Ball
16 CFR
1500.19
Stop Sale &
CFP
25S CAKE (FF515)
Fireworks
Blowout/Burnout
16 CFR 1507.6
Import CFP
BIGGEST ON THE BLOCK
(KL1023)
Overload
16 CFR
1500.17
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
EAR PLUGS INCLUDED
(KL2014)
Fireworks
Blowout/Burnout
16 CFR 1507.6
Import CFP
JUMBO M-8 SMOKE
CARTRIDGE (BC713)
Fireworks
Blowout/Burnout
16 CFR 1507.6
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
TRIDENT ROCKET
(KARG)
Overload
16 CFR
1500.17
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
SIDEWINDER (YU-812)
Overload
16 CFR
1500.17
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
HEAVY METAL (GKC89)
Overload
16 CFR
1500.17
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
DRAGON ATTACK
(GKC82)
Overload
16 CFR
1500.17
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
BUTTERFLY PUSH TOY
(5312)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
AIRPLANE PUSH TOY
(0301)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
DUCK PUSH TOY (832)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
FISHING GAME (68004)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
FISHING GAME (9889-301)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
MAGNETIC ALPHABET
CENTER (NA)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
24 FINE POINT MARKER
PENS (TC-24PP)
Art Materials
Labeling
16 CFR
1500.14(b)(8)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
FOUR WEI INC, 217 E.
WINSTON ST., LOS ANGELES,
CA 90013
FOUR SEASONS GENERAL
MERCHANDISE, 2801 E.
VERNON AVE., VERNON, CA
90058
58223
58223
58223
MERAMEC SPECIALITY
COMPANY, 333 ARNOLD
CROSSROADS, ARNOLD, MO
63010
BLAST CITY, INC., 211 DICEY
ROAD, WEATHERFORD, TX
76085
76085
76085
76085
USA APPLETREE CORP, 321
WALL STREET, LOS
ANGELES, CA 90013
WALL STREET, LOS
ANGELES, CA 90013
WALL STREET, LOS
ANGELES, CA 90013
WALL STREET, LOS
ANGELES, CA 90013
WALL STREET, LOS
ANGELES, CA 90013
S & S WORLDWIDE, 75 MILL
ST, COLCHESTER, CT 06415
BORDERS BOOKS AND
MUSIC, 100 PHOENIX DRIVE,
ANN ARBOR, MI 48108
105
Product (Model)
30 MEGA CRAYONS
(CYM-30PP)
Violation
Art Materials
Labeling
Citation
16 CFR
1500.14(b)(8)
Action
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
70 MINI FIBRE PENS (MF70PP)
Art Materials
Labeling
16 CFR
1500.14(b)(8)
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
100 FINE POINT MARKER
PEN (TC-100PP)
Art Materials
Labeling
16 CFR
1500.14(b)(8)
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
15 TRIANGULAR
MARKER PENS (NEL15PP)
20 OIL PASTELS (OP-20PP)
Art Materials
Labeling
16 CFR
1500.14(b)(8)
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
Art Materials
Labeling
16 CFR
1500.14(b)(8)
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
15 WATERCOLOUR
PAINTS (HSC-15P)
Art Materials
Labeling
16 CFR
1500.14(b)(8)
Import Stop
Sale & CFP
3PC CONSTRUCTION
TRUCK SE (1031868)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
MATTRESS (RB10)
Mattress
Flammability
Labeling
16 CFR 1632
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
CFP
Prescription Drugs
Packaging
16 CFR
1700.14(a)(10)
CFP
PINSTRIPED
INNERSPRING MA (TWINPIN STR)
PEWTER SIGNAL FROG
FIGURE ()
Mattress
Flammability
Labeling
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1632
CFP
16 CFR 1303
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
CFP
Lead-in-Paint
Toy/Children's
Product/CPSA
16 CFR 1303
BABY BOTTLE (N/A)
BACKPACK (56152-9)
MESSANGER BAG (CP
56155 J)
LUNCH BOX (CP 56150 J)
PENCIL CASE (CP 56217N
P)
BACKPACK (CP 56123 R)
16 CFR 1303
16 CFR 1303
16 CFR 1303
16 CFR 1303
16 CFR 1500
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
BORDERS BOOKS AND
ANN ARBOR, MI 48108
BORDERS BOOKS AND
ANN ARBOR, MI 48108
BORDERS BOOKS AND
ANN ARBOR, MI 48108
BORDERS BOOKS AND
ANN ARBOR, MI 48108
BORDERS BOOKS AND
ANN ARBOR, MI 48108
BORDERS BOOKS AND
ANN ARBOR, MI 48108
COSSTAR ENTERPRISE, INC.,
4121 S. ALAMEDA ST., LOS
ANGELES, CA 90058
NEISER MATTRESS AND
FURNITURE CORP., 1304
SOUTHERN BOULEVARD,
BRONX, NY 10459
THURMONT PHARMACY, 58
WATER ST., THURMONT, MD
21778
CITY MATTRESS, 2500
LINDLEY AVENUE,
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73107
HOGWILD STUFF, 1903
MILANO WAY, MOUNTAIN
VIEW, CA 94040
LONG SEA MIAMI TRADING,
4890 NW 165TH STREET,
MIAMI, FL 33014
FULANITOS, 3501 W. MOORE
AVE, STE F, SANTA ANA, CA
92704
92704
92704
92704
92704
106
Product (Model)
PLANE PUSH TOY (AST9301)
Violation
Small parts
Citation
16 CFR 1501
Action
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
PACIFIER (UGA110)
Pacifier
16 CFR 1511
Stop Sale &
CFP
NARUTO CHAIN
NECKLACE (ITEM A)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Recall
NARUTO CHAIN
NECKLACE (ITEM A)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Stop Sale &
CFP
NARUTO CHAIN
NECKLACE (ITEM C)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Stop Sale &
CFP
NARUTO CHAIN
NECKLACE (ITEM D)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Stop Sale &
CFP
NARUTO CHAIN
NECKLACE (ITEM E)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Stop Sale &
CFP
BLEACH CHAIN
NECKLACE (ITEM F)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Stop Sale &
CFP
BLEACH CHAIN
NECKLACE (ITEM G)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Stop Sale &
CFP
BLEACH CHAIN
NECKLACE (ITEM H)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Stop Sale &
CFP
DRAGONBALL Z
KEYCHAIN (ITEM I)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Stop Sale &
CFP
KINGDOM HEARTS
KEYCHAIN (ITEM J)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Stop Sale &
CFP
KINGDOM HEARTS
KEYCHAIN (ITEM K)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Stop Sale &
CFP
DEATH NOTE CHAIN
NECKLACE (ITEM L)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Stop Sale &
CFP
BLEACH CHAIN
NECKLACE (ITEM M)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Stop Sale &
CFP
FINAL FANTASY XII
(ITEM N)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Stop Sale &
CFP
ONE PIECE NECKLACE
(SKULL/BONES)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Stop Sale &
CFP
CA 90013
BABY FANATIC, 1901 E.
FRANKLIN ST., SUITE 11,
RICHMOND, VA 23223
TEAM WORK TRADING, 221
EAST BOYD STREET, #B, LOS
ANGELES, CA 90013
ANGELES, CA 90013
ANGELES, CA 90013
ANGELES, CA 90013
ANGELES, CA 90013
ANGELES, CA 90013
ANGELES, CA 90013
ANGELES, CA 90013
ANGELES, CA 90013
ANGELES, CA 90013
ANGELES, CA 90013
ANGELES, CA 90013
ANGELES, CA 90013
ANGELES, CA 90013
ANGELES, CA 90013
107
Product (Model)
BLEACH NECKLACE
(SWASTIKA/SKU)
Violation
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
Citation
16 CFR 1500
Action
Stop Sale &
CFP
BLEACH CHARM (339492)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Stop Sale &
CFP
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Stop Sale &
CFP
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Stop Sale &
CFP
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Stop Sale &
CFP
BLEACH STRAP (260362)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Stop Sale &
CFP
KEYCHAIN
WSKULL&BLADE
(A050101)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Stop Sale &
CFP
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
CAMEO PEARL CHOKER
(26277)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
FORTUNE TELLER
JEWELRY (26344)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
FAUX PEARL CHOKER
(26506)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
PEARL NECKLACE &
EARRINGS (26530)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
TWIN SIZE MATTRESS
(ULTIMA REST)
Mattress
Flammability
Labeling
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1632
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
CFP
16 CFR 1500
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
ATTACK COMMAND
(QQ2823)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
PUSH TOY BUTTERFLY
(2135)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
PUSH TOY ROOSTER
(2166)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
ANGELES, CA 90013
ANGELES, CA 90013
ANGELES, CA 90013
ANGELES, CA 90013
ANGELES, CA 90013
ANGELES, CA 90013
ANGELES, CA 90013
WENDY RODRIGUEZ, 5471
FAUCETT ROAD, PINSON, AL
35126
PLATINUM JEANS CO., LLC.,
458 ROCK RIMMON RD,
STAMFORD, CT 06903
458 ROCK RIMMON RD,
STAMFORD, CT 06903
458 ROCK RIMMON RD,
STAMFORD, CT 06903
458 ROCK RIMMON RD,
STAMFORD, CT 06903
AIR DREAM MATTRESS, 3266
N ROSEMEAD BLVD., EL
MONTE, CA 91732
DAN BEATTY, 1771
WOODSIDE ROAD, REDWOOD
CITY, CA 94061
CANDY DOSS, 1011 BURNS
WAY, STOCKTON, CA 95209
MALT AVE., CITY OF
COMMERCE, CA 90040
TRISTAR DISTRIBUTOR, 330 E
4TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA
90013
90013
108
Product (Model)
PUSH TOY DRAGON
(2168)
Violation
Small parts
Citation
16 CFR 1501
PUSH TOY ELEPHANT
(235)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
ELECTRONIC PIANO
(58085994/5)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
METAL CIGARETTE
CASE W/L (6113)
Compliance
16 CFR
1210.12(b)
Prescription Drugs
Packaging
16 CFR
1700.14(a)(10)
10 POLICE CAR SET
(PB522201C)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
HAPPY PANAD (WD-1031)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
DOGDOM (WD-1019)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
K-WHITE LAUNDRY
DETERGE (1.5LB (680G))
Detergents Labeling
16 CFR 1500
Import CFP
BABY PACIFIER (NUEVO)
Pacifier
16 CFR 1511
Stop Sale &
CFP
(70834-7)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
CHILD RING (65428-5)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
(81718-9)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
(59934-0)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
(73631-4)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
(68379-7)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Action
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
CFP
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
90013
90013
BOYD STREET, LOS
ANGELES, CA 90033
KINGSTAR SUPPLIES, INC.,
2461 W. 205TH STREET, #B102, TORRANCE, CA 90501
TERRACE VILLAGE
PHARMACY, 4040 TERRACE
HEIGHTS DR, YAKIMA, WA
98901
BOYD STREET, LOS
ANGELES, CA 90033
CA 90013
CA 90013
H & FRIENDS GTL (USA), INC.,
145-69 226TH STREET,
SPRINGFIELD GARDEN, NY
11413
GRAND WORLD INC, P.O. BOX
520110, FLUSHING, NEW
YORK 11352
W. CENTRAL ROAD,
W. CENTRAL ROAD,
W. CENTRAL ROAD,
W. CENTRAL ROAD,
W. CENTRAL ROAD,
W. CENTRAL ROAD,
109
Product (Model)
(36557-7)
Violation
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
Citation
16 CFR 1500
BOBBY CHUPETE
PACIFIER (9507177)
Pacifier
16 CFR 1511
EARRINGS (25786-5)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Stop Sale &
CFP
CHILD EARRINGS (862417)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Stop Sale &
CFP
EARRINGS (47282-9)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Stop Sale &
CFP
EARRINGS (86148-4)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Stop Sale &
CFP
(22410-5)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
(38873-6)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
POLICE SET (531B)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
PUSH TOY BUTTERFLY
(2802)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
TOY GUITAR (953)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
PUSH PLANE TOY
(300789)
Small parts
16 CFR 1501
(54881-8)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
(98112-6)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
CHILD 3PC LOCKET
(95414-9)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
(49124-1)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
(16072-1)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
(16072-1)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Action
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Recall
W. CENTRAL ROAD,
GRAND WORLD INC., P.O.
BOX 520110, FLUSHING, NEW
YORK 11352
CBI DISTRIBUTING, 2400
WEST CENTRAL ROAD,
WEST CENTRAL ROAD,
WEST CENTRAL ROAD,
WEST CENTRAL ROAD,
W. CENTRAL ROAD,
W. CENTRAL ROAD,
JLC TOYS, INC., 337 CROCKER
90013
WALL STREET, LOS
ANGELES, CA 90013
WALL STREET, LOS
ANGELES, CA 90013
BOYD STREET, LOS
ANGELES, CA 90033
W. CENTRAL ROAD,
W. CENTRAL ROAD,
W. CENTRAL ROAD,
W. CENTRAL ROAD,
W. CENTRAL ROAD,
W. CENTRAL ROAD,
110
Product (Model)
CHILD EARRINGS 9
PAIRS (95588-0)
Violation
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
Citation
16 CFR 1500
(70834-7)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
CRYSTAL NECKLACE (N55C)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
CRYSTAL NECKLACE (N54A)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
CRYSTAL TURTLE
NECKLACE (T-16)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
REMOTE CONTROL CAR
(868-402)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Stop Sale &
CFP
CARS (6 CARS) (789A)
Lead in Children's
Product/FHSA
16 CFR 1500
Stop Sale &
CFP
Action
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
Customs
Seizure
(Denied Entry)
W. CENTRAL ROAD,
W. CENTRAL ROAD,
SUNRISE INTERNATIONAL
LLC, 875 WAIMANU STREET,
SUITE 326, HONOLULU, HI
96813
96813
96813
CA 90013
HO HO WHOLESALE CORP.,
4980 NW 165 STREET, MIAMI,
FL 33014
111
3) Commission Determinations and Judicial Actions
When companies fail to report as required under section 15 of the CPSA, CPSC can seek civil
penalties. The Commission has the authority to compromise any civil penalty or file suit in
federal court seeking a civil penalty. In 2009, CPSC negotiated out of court settlements in which
38 companies voluntarily agreed to pay $9.8 million in civil penalties to the U.S. Treasury. Both
the number of firms and the dollar amount are the largest in CPSC history. This total is expected
to increase in the future because the CPSIA allows CPSC to impose significantly higher penalties.
Civil Penalty Settlements Accepted by the Commission
Firm
Fine
Act
Product
Target [PDF]
$600,000 CPSA
Children's Toys
Kohl's [PDF]
$425,000 CPSA
Children’s Clothing with Drawstrings
Hill Sportswear [PDF]
$100,000 CPSA
K.S. Trading [PDF]
$35,000 CPSA
Maran [PDF]
$50,000 CPSA
TGH International Trading [PDF]
$31,500 FHSA
Children's Toys
Ross Stores [PDF]
$500,000 CPSA
Haier America [PDF]
$587,500 CPSA
Fans
$40,000 CPSA
Costume/Children's Jewelry
Cardinal Distributing [PDF]
$100,000 CPSA
Costume/Children's Jewelry
Dollar General [PDF]
$100,000 CPSA
Children's Toys
Downeast Concepts [PDF]
$30,000 CPSA
Water Bottles
Family Dollar [PDF]
$75,000 CPSA
Children's Toys
First Learning [PDF]
$50,000 CPSA
Children's Toys
Hobby Lobby [PDF]
$50,000 CPSA
Children's Toys
Michaels [PDF]
$45,000 CPSA
School Supplies
Raymond Geddes [PDF]
$40,000 CPSA
School Supplies
$665,000 FHSA
Children's Toys
Mattel / Fisher-Price [PDF]
$2,300,000 CPSA
Children's Toys
Mega Brands America / Rose Art Industries
[PDF]
$1,100,000 CPSA
Children's Toys
Bob's Stores [PDF]
$55,000 CPSA
Bon-Ton Stores [PDF]
$50,000 CPSA
Brents-Riordan [PDF]
$35,000 CPSA
A&A Global Industries [PDF]
OKK Trading [PDF]
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Firm
Fine
Act
Product
Concord Buying Group (A.J. Wright) [PDF]
$70,000 CPSA
Coolibar [PDF]
$25,000 CPSA
Forman Mills [PDF]
$35,000 CPSA
Kidz World (High Energy USA) [PDF]
$25,000 CPSA
$235,000 CPSA
Orioxi International [PDF]
$70,000 CPSA
Outfitter Trading [PDF]
$35,000 CPSA
Retco [PDF]
$45,000 CPSA
Seventy Two [PDF]
$25,000 CPSA
$315,000 CPSA
$35,000 CPSA
$500,000 CPSA
Fans
$60,000 CPSA
$500,000 CPSA
Candles
Marshalls of MA [PDF]
TJX Companies (T.J. Maxx) [PDF]
Urgent Gear [PDF]
Lasko Products [PDF]
Nordstrom [PDF]
IKEA [PDF]
Congress has given the Commission significant enforcement authority including legal action
under section 12, to declare a product an imminently hazardous consumer product, or section
15(c) or 15(d) of the CPSA to protect the public from products that present a substantial product
hazard and order a recall or other corrective action as appropriate. The act the Commission
enforces also provides for the pursuit of criminal cases for the worst or repeat offenders.
Enforcement and litigation activities of the Commission are listed in several tables below.
Commission Determined Further Action - Section 15 of the CPSA
There were no instances in 2009 where the Commission took action under section 15(c) or 15(d)
of the CPSA. All product recalls in 2009 were initiated through voluntary compliance.
Commission Determined Imminent Hazards - Section 12 of the CPSA
There were no instances in 2009 where the Commission took action under section 12 of the
CPSA. All product recalls in 2009 were initiated through voluntary compliance.
Completed or Pending Judicial Actions: Litigation and Settlements
The next section summarizes federal court cases, categorized by type, to which the Commission
was a party during 2009. Federal court cases included subpoena enforcement, civil penalty
criminal cases, and cases with the Commission as defendant.
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Federal Court Cases
Administrative Inspection Warrant
Party
In the Matter of Establishment
Inspection of GS Sportswear
and Sportswear Connection,
1113 Venice Blvd, Los
Angeles, California 90015,
CV-09-7068-DDP(SHX)(C.D.
California)
Summary
The firms refused to allow the CPSC to
enter and conduct a complete inspection of
their establishment and records pursuant to
CPSC’s authority under 15 U.S.C. § 2065.
On September 29, 2009 on behalf of CPSC,
DOJ filed an Ex Parte Application for
Administrative Inspection Warrant.
Issue/ Statute
CPSC’s inspection
authority pursuant to
section 16 of the
CPSA, 15 U.S.C.
§2065
Product
Children’s
upper
outerwear
with
drawstrings
at the neck
Subpoena Enforcement Cases
Party
U.S. v. Techtronic Industries
North America, Inc., 8:08-cv02694-RWT (D. Md.)
Summary
On October 10, 2008, on behalf of CPSC,
DOJ filed Petition to enforce administrative
subpoena which had been issued by the
Commission on January 29, 2008. Petition
was granted and on December 29, 2008 an
order was issued. Pursuant to the Judge’s
order, the Government provided the detailed
information and description of the subjects
to Respondents by January 9, 2009.
Depositions were conducted on January 28
and 29, 2009.
Issue/ Statute
Subpoena
enforcement action in
Federal Court to
compel compliance
with CPSC subpoena
issued to
manufacturer of
hazardous cordless
drills
Product
Cordless
drills
Civil Penalty Cases
Party
U.S. v. Wagner Spray
Tech Corporation and
Techtronic Industries
Company, LTD, 08-cv06478ADM/JJK (D.
Mn.)
Summary
Complaint for civil penalties filed December 24,
2008 for failure to furnish information required by
section 15 of the CPSA, 15 U.S.C. § 2064(b), in
violation of section 19, 15 U.S.C. § 2068(a)(4) and
subjecting the Defendant to civil penalties under
section 20 of the CPSA, 15 U.S.C. § 2069(a)(1).
The government filed an amended complaint on
June 24, 2009 adding Techtronic Industries
Company, LTD. as a defendant. Draft stipulated
judgment and order to settle case for $800,000 sent
to defendants on July 14, 2009. On July 23, 2009,
the Court entered a Stipulated Judgment ordering
the defendants to pay an $800,000 civil penalty,
pursuant to 15 U.S.C. §2069(a)(1).
Issue/ Statute
Civil Penalty for
failure to report
under section
15(b) of the CPSA
Product
Cordless drills
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Criminal Cases
Party
U.S. v. John
DeGuardia (E.D.
N.Y.) No 08-CR-191
Penalty
$425,000 Forfeiture Order
U.S. v. Michael
Mascatello (E.D.
N.Y.) No 08-CR-406
U.S. v. Sam Droganes
(E.D. Kentucky)
$1,500 fine; 2 years
probation, 75 hours
community service.
Pled guilty in U.S. District
Court in Newark, New
Jersey on September 15,
2009.
Pled guilty on July 31,
2009.
U.S. v. John Cea
(E.D. N.Y.) No. 08CR-191*
24 months in prison; fine
of $6,000; and forfeiture
order of $80,000.
U.S. v. Vincent Cea
(E.D. N.Y.) No. 08CR-191*
36 months imprisonment;
$3,000 fine; forfeiture
order of $80,000.
U.S. v. Joyce Seventi,
Case No. 2:09-CR00490(SDW-1)
Reason(s) for Penalty
Conspiracy to engage in the
business of dealing in explosive
material, and importing
explosive material.
Improper storage of explosive
material.
Product
Fireworks
Fireworks
Conspiracy in violation of 18
U.S.C. § 371.
Cigarette
Lighters
Violating 18 U.S.C. §842 for
distributing explosives without a
license.
materials, involving sales of
over 1,000 pounds of
explosives.
materials, involving sales of
over 1,000 pounds of
explosives.
Fireworks
Fireworks
Fireworks
*- Press release announcing this outcome can be found at “CPSC Announces Drop in Fireworks-Related
Injuries; Consumers Still Urged To Celebrate Safe This July 4th”
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09258.html
Cases against the Commission
Party
National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) v. U.S. CPSC
1:08-cv-10507 (PGG) (S.D.N.Y.)
http://www.cpsc.gov/about/cpsia/nrdcopinion.pdf
NRDC v. U.S. CPSC Civil No. 1:08-cv-01312, U.S. District
Court http://www.cpsc.gov/about/cpsia/nrdcopinion1.pdf
Summary
Phthalates Ruling: Memorandum Opinion and
Order February 5, 2009
Phthalates FOIA Case; Settlement – June 10,
2009
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PUBLIC OUTREACH
The Commission warns the public about product related hazards through print, electronic, radio
and broadcast media; and its Hotline, Web site, and other outreach activities. Also, the
Commission meets with stakeholders to discuss matters related to the mission of the CPSC. This
section presents many of the activities used to present safety information to consumers and
industry in 2009 through:
• Consumer outreach;
• Dissemination of technical information; and
• Cooperation between Commission officials and stakeholders.
1) Consumer Outreach: CPSC alerts the public through recall alerts, print news releases, video
and radio news releases, public service announcements, publications, national and local
television appearances, the Hotline, listservs, the Internet (www.cpsc.gov, www.recalls.gov,
www.atvsafety.gov), the CPSIA Web page (www.cpsc.gov/about/cpsia/cpsia.html), and other
outreach activities. Furthermore, the Commission has launched CPSC 2.0 to keep the public
informed, with the opportunity to participate in the safety discussion on issues that affect you
directly, through Social Media efforts on YouTube, Twitter, Flickr, and official Blog site,
OnSafety.
The Neighborhood Safety Network (NSN) is a grassroots outreach program that provides
timely lifesaving information to about 5,600 organizations and individuals who, in turn, share
CPSC’ssafety posters and news alerts with underserved consumers who might otherwise
never hear or receive the information from CPSC.
The “Drive to One Million” campaign was started in 2007. The goal is to have at least one
million consumers sign up to receive, free of charge, potentially life-saving information
electronically through CPSC’s e-mail notification system including Spanish translations.
Consumers can receive notice of recall information as it is released by signing up at
www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx.
CPSC’s Web site has grown rapidly from 13.7 million visits 4 years ago to about 40 million
visits in 2009. This increase is due, in part, to the successful introduction of new technology
that allows instantaneous release of information. CPSC now posts recalls and press releases
in a format that allows TV stations and other media to obtain the information from CPSC’s
Web site and, in seconds, have the information posted on their Web sites.
The Hotline receives consumer complaints and provides information on product hazards and
recalls to the public. The Clearinghouse provides injury data to staff and the public and
provides manufacturers with consumer complaints, reported incidents, and investigations
involving their products.
In December 2008, the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act became effective.
CPSC will be awarding a contract to implement a national information and education
program targeting pool operators and owners, pool industry stakeholders, including state and
local officials, and the general public through national and local media. It will focus efforts
on providing messages for general pool safety with an emphasis on drowning prevention and
the hidden dangers of drain entrapment.
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2) Dissemination of Technical Information: As part of CPSC’s research activities and other
support work, the Commission develops many technical reports and presentations to present
findings and share ideas. These documents are very useful to other researchers and industry.
The reports listed here (on pages 119 and 120) were developed in 2009 and are located on
CPSC’s Web site.
3) Cooperation between Commission Officials and External Stakeholders: In the course of
the year, the Commissioners and staff at the CPSC held meetings with consumers, industry
and the public on matters related to the mission of the CPSC. A list of meetings of
“substantial interest” for 2009 is provided in this report. CPSC’s Meetings Policy defines
“substantial interest” as concerning “any issue that is likely to be the subject of a regulatory
or policy decision by the Commission.” The Meetings Policy requires CPSC staff and
Commissioners to: (1) announce meetings in advance on the Public Calendar, (2) hold
meetings that are open to the public unless certain specified exceptions apply, and (3) submit
meeting summaries to the Office of the Secretary. For copies of the Public Calendar visit:
www.cpsc.gov/calmenu.html.
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1) Consumer Outreach
www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/reports/2009rpt.pdf and click on the link)
Informed the public about the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act
(CPSIA) through:
Summarizing CPSIA: In 2009, staff prepared: summaries of 19 sections of CPSIA, a timeline of
the rulemakings required in CPSIA, and responses to 88 frequently asked questions to explain the
various CPSIA provisions.
Developing guidance: Staff developed two guidance documents, a Web page for small
businesses, and produced a document for retailers and resellers of children’s products. Staff also
prepared, and the Commission approved the issuance of, draft guidance on which products are
subject to the requirements in section 108 of CPSIA.
•
•
•
•
•
Guide to CPSIA for Small Businesses, Resellers, Crafters, and Charities
www.cpsc.gov/about/cpsia/smbus/cpsiasbguide.pdf
Guidance for Small Manufacturers, Importers, and Crafters of Children’s Products
www.cpsc.gov/about/cpsia/smbus/manufacturers.html
Small Business Web page www.cpsc.gov/about/cpsia/smbus/cpsiasbguide.html
Guidance for Retailers and Resellers of Children’s Products, including Thrift Stores,
Consignment Shops and Charities www.cpsc.gov/about/cpsia/smbus/retailers.html
Phthalates guidance www.cpsc.gov/businfo/frnotices/fr09/draftphthalatesguidance.pdf
Furthermore, staff wrote six general counsel advisory opinions, guidance documents for General
Certification as to Conformity and Statement of Commission Enforcement Policy on section 101
Lead Limits (effective February 10, 2009); and three stays of enforcement for two products under
the lead rule and for accreditation requirements for certain children’s products.
Producing Public or Web-cast meetings: Staff held 12 public meetings to discuss the
requirements of CPSIA with stakeholders. All meeting links are available on CPSC’s Web site
www.cpsc.gov.
Alerted the public to imported consumer product hazards through:
Consumer outreach: In 2009, there were 530 million views of CPSC safety messages through
television (TV) appearances and video news releases (VNRs) related to import safety campaigns
and recalls for products such as toys, window blinds, and cribs.
Public information efforts on imports: In July, the Chairman conducted a national morning
show interview during which she discussed two Chinese made products – cribs and floats – that
posed entrapment and drowning hazards to children, respectively. The Chairman discussed the
steps CPSC was taking to ensure that products such as cribs and baby floats are made safer.
In August, CPSC provided the national press with a statement regarding the Chairman’s visit to
the Port of Hong Kong, during which she discussed the positive impact that effective screening
and enforcement overseas can have on the work of CPSC port inspectors in the U.S.
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Outreach on emerging hazard with imported drywall: CPSC developed an online Drywall
Information Center (www.DrywallResponse.gov), which provides the latest information on
technical developments, news about the investigation, monthly updates, and a way for
homeowners to report incidents to CPSC. Additionally, CPSC established an e-mail distribution
(listserv) to disseminate noteworthy developments directly to interested parties.
Alerted the public to fire-related hazards through:
Consumer outreach: There were 117 million views of CPSC safety messages related to fire
hazards in 2009 through TV appearances, interviews, VNRs, and Web publications. Topics that
generated the most coverage included the Maytag recall of refrigerators, the fireworks safety
press conference, and holiday decorating safety.
Public information efforts:
Fireworks - CPSC launched the fireworks safety campaign on June 30, 2009, with a national
press release, a video news release, and a national news conference on the National Mall in front
of the U.S. Capitol featuring the CPSC Chairman; Assistant Attorney General for the Civil
Division of the Department of Justice; Assistant Commissioner, Office of Trade for Customs and
Border Protection within the Department of Homeland Security; and a representative from the
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The video news release reached over 38
million viewers. The Chairman and CPSC staff conducted major media interviews including:
CNN, ABC News, CBS News, FOX News, AP-TV, WAMU and WTOP radio, and Univision.
CPSC staff also notified local and national media.
Halloween - In October, CPSC staff issued safety tips for a safe “trick or treat.” Staff distributed
to local and national media the news release that reminded parents and caregivers to keep safety
in mind when selecting Halloween costumes, decorations, and treats. ABC’s Good Morning
America and other television news programs reported on Halloween safety tips issued by CPSC.
Holiday Hazards - In December, CPSC issued a news release announcing the “Do’s and Don’ts”
of holiday decorating. The news release included tips on selecting a fresh tree and preventing
fires related to holiday decorations, which cost society millions of dollars in property damage.
Staff distributed the safety message to safety partners in the Neighborhood Safety Network
(NSN). National print and television media, including the CBS Early Show, the Washington Post,
and New York Times picked up the safety message from the news release.
Home Heating - CPSC released a home heating safety podcast highlighting the safe use of space
heaters, cooking equipment, the installation of smoke and CO alarms, and the recommendation
for a professional inspection of all fuel-burning appliances. Later in the winter season, CPSC
released a press release warning of deadly fire and carbon monoxide hazards with home heating
and urged precautions with space heaters, fireplaces, stoves, and ovens.
Smoke Alarms - In two national news press releases (October 2008 and March 2009), CPSC
featured the need for consumers to have working smoke alarms. An audio podcast on home
heating safety in December 2008 and several articles published in The Safety Review, the
Commission’s newsletter (October 2008, January 2009, and February 2009), highlighted smoke
alarms.
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Alerted the public to carbon monoxide hazards through:
Consumer outreach: In 2009, there were 4 million views of CPSC carbon monoxide (CO) safety
messages by consumers through TV appearances, VNRs and the Commission’s e-publications.
CO Alarms - Coinciding with daylight savings time in March 2009, staff issued a press release
designed to increase carbon monoxide awareness that prominently featured the need for
consumers to have working CO alarms. Staff provided information on CO alarms in conjunction
with generator safety and other pertinent safety information relevant to storm recovery efforts.
Additionally, there was an article in the January 2009 issue of The Safety Review, the
Commission’s newsletter, featuring CO alarms and a December 2008 audio podcast.
Home Heating - In 2009, as winter arrived marking the beginning of the home heating season,
CPSC released a home heating safety podcast highlighting the need for annual routine
professional maintenance of fuel burning appliances, including gas appliances to guard against
fires and carbon monoxide poisoning. In the podcast, and also in a press release later in the winter
season CPSC highlighted the importance of installing smoke and CO alarms, making sure they
had fresh batteries, and recommended an annual professional inspection of all fuel-burning
appliances.
Portable Gas Generators - In 2009, CPSC issued a press release coinciding with Daylight
Saving Time reminding consumers never to use a generator inside their home in addition to
advising them to change smoke and CO alarm batteries.
Natural Disaster Preparedness - In 2009, CPSC addressed CO poisoning hazards through the
dissemination of print news releases. Also, in anticipation of potentially harsh weather conditions,
staff translated CO warning door hanger cards into Spanish to achieve a wider reach to Hispanic
communities.
Alerted the public to children’s and other hazards through:
Consumer outreach: In 2009, 550 million viewers were reached with CPSC safety messages
related to children’s and other hazards including pool safety, toy safety, and CPSIA, through TV
appearances, VNRs, and e-publications.
Drive to One Million - In 2009, messages encouraging consumers to sign up for the “Drive to
One Million” campaign were incorporated in all safety materials which were disseminated
through mass media, the CPSC Web site, social media, and numerous national events and
conferences at which CPSC staff participated. Staff used public and trade events to enlist
subscribers by allowing them to sign up on the spot electronically. About 23,000 new subscribers
signed up for recall alerts in 2009 bringing the total to over 280,000. Also, CPSC conducted
outreach to large employers in the Mid-Atlantic states with positive responses from: Capitol
One, General Dynamics, Marriott Corporation, Pepco, the American Red Cross, and Sprint.
These employers have agreed to post messages about the recall alert subscription in company
employee e-mail listservs and newsletters. In addition, CPSC field staff shared information about
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recall alerts during visits to state and local contacts and while participating in state and local
events.
All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Safety - In 2009, staff conducted ATV outreach by utilizing
grassroots communications, such as the Rapid Response program. The media has been receptive
to this initiative, which has resulted in numerous interviews with local TV and radio stations as
well as newspapers and trade magazines. The ATV Safety Web site had nearly 221,000 visits in
2009.
Baby Safety Month - In 2009, CPSC highlighted baby safety in a variety of ways throughout the
year as well as during Baby Safety Month in September. Several national press releases were
issued on major baby safety topics including the recall of over five million drop side cribs, baby
safety gear, toys, drawstrings, window coverings, and furniture tip-over hazards. Also, CPSC
drew attention to baby safety hazards by producing and distributing video news releases through
the recalling firms, reaching tens of millions of viewers. In addition, CPSC partnered with Kids In
Danger and Safe Kids Worldwide, both non-profit organizations, to disseminate baby safety
information through the use of the Neighborhood Safety Network (NSN) poster - Safe Sleep for
Babies. Moreover, staff updated and disseminated specific publications to emphasize baby safety
including “Childproofing Your Home,” and “Baby Safety Checklist.” The Chairman and public
affairs staff conducted numerous interviews on baby safety topics through a full spectrum of
media: on national television morning shows, such as The Today Show, CBS Early Show, and
ABC Good Morning America; through local television networks and evening news broadcasts;
with multiple radio stations; print media, including parenting magazines and newspapers; and in
on-line publications.
Bicycle/Helmet Safety - In 2009, CPSC released bicycle safety and bicycle helmet safety
information to the public through national press releases, press conferences, NSN posters, a
podcast, and a nationally distributed radio Public Service Announcement (PSA). CPSC
highlighted bicycle helmet safety during two press conferences, Holiday Toy Safety in November
2008 and CPSC Back to School Safety in September 2009. Staff distributed information on
helmet and bicycle safety tips through two NSN posters. CPSC’s partner agency – National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration – further facilitated distribution of the NSN posters. Staff
distributed a helmet safety radio PSA nationally to 107 radio stations, reaching 90 of the top 100
markets, with audience figures reaching almost 10 million listeners.
In-Home Drowning Prevention - In 2009, staff disseminated a press release to all major media
contacts warning parents of the hazards bathtubs, bath seats, buckets, and other products present
to young children. Staff also produced a video news release (VNR) in English and Spanish using
footage that explicitly showed the dangers associated with young children around water
containers in and around the home. Staff posted the VNR on CPSC’s social media page, On
Safety, and on You Tube.
Poison Prevention - During Poison Prevention Week, CPSC warned consumers that 9 out of 10
unintentional poisonings occur in the home. To further promote the poison prevention message,
CPSC staff created a podcast with recorded safety tips, participated in the Poison Prevention
Week Council’s media event at the National Press Club in Washington, DC, and issued a safety
message to the Neighborhood Safety Network (NSN). Staff conducted interviews with Reuters
Health and Despierta America, a Spanish-language news program on Univision, to bring attention
to this matter.
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Product Tip-Over - In September 2009, in partnership with Nationwide Children’s Hospital of
Columbus, Ohio, CPSC launched a multi-media campaign to alert parents to the dangers of
televisions, heavy furniture, and freestanding ovens tipping over and crushing young children.
The campaign included a powerful PSA featuring the mother of a victim, a doctor from
Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and a dramatic demonstration of a tipover incident. Also, CPSC
staff produced a VNR, a podcast, a poster and a safety alert. Staff featured the campaign on
CPSC’s new social media site, allowing consumers to view the PSA on You Tube. Media
coverage included an interview on Despierta America on Univision, reaching over 800,000
viewers.
Safety Publication Update - In 2009, staff updated the Baby Safety Checklist and Childproofing
Your Home, both in English and Spanish. Staff also developed additional materials for water
safety, drowning prevention, and furniture tipover safety during the year. Staff developed a
process to review CPSC publications annually. Staff identifies publication candidates for
revision; identifies the technical and communication staff with the appropriate expertise; develops
a schedule; and works as a team to update the language, photos, and graphics in the publications.
Smart Holiday Shopping / Toy Safety - CPSC launched its annual holiday toy safety press
release and press conference in November 2008. CPSC was accompanied by representatives from
U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Safe Kids Worldwide at an event in Washington, DC.
CPSC reminded parents to be diligent when making holiday shopping choices and provided toy
safety tips on selecting gifts, a list of the top five toy hazards, and disseminated a Holiday Toy
Safety NSN poster. Messages emphasized CPSC’s Web site, www.cpsc.gov, and
www.recalls.gov and encouraged consumers to sign-up to get direct e-mail notifications. Also,
CPSC staff conducted local television, radio, on-line, and print media interviews to distribute toy
safety information.
Resale Round-Up - In 2009, CPSC launched an outreach campaign to educate thrift and resale
storeowners and employees as well as individual resellers of used products both online and at
yard sales. CPSC created and distributed the CPSC Handbook for Resale Stores and Product
Resellers, NSN posters in English and Spanish, an 8-minute instructional video for resale stores,
and handbooks with recalled nursery products and toys. CPSC partnered with the Salvation
Army, Goodwill, National Association of Retail & Thrift Shops, and Safe Kids Worldwide to
help disseminate the literature and videos and to host in-store resale store seminars. CPSC staff
and eight states conducted in-store resale safety seminars to help the stores comply with the new
law; and 206 resale and consignment stores participated. The seminars will continue into 2010.
Informed the public about the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa
Safety Act (PSSA) through:
Consumer outreach: In 2009, CPSC staff participated in numerous print, TV and radio
interviews where more than 80 million TV viewers were reached. In addition, CPSC staff cohosted a pool and spa safety media event with members of Congress, the family of a victim of an
entrapment incident, and the American Red Cross. Several National TV interviews, including a
Today Show segment featuring the Chairman, were posted on www.poolsafety.gov to help visitors
understand the issues surrounding the new safety law. Wal-Mart aired CPSC’s “Quickly and
Quietly” PSA in hundreds of stores, in July and August of 2009, on their in store TV channel. An
article in the May 2009 issue of The Safety Review (the Commission’s newsletter) informed
readers about the dangers of entrapment and the need for new drain covers and other devices at
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public pools. This newsletter is posted on the CPSC’s Web site and e-mailed to the Commission’s
listserv (300,000 recipients).
Conducted a public information and education campaign: In May 2009, staff created a new
Web site, www.poolsafety.gov, which serves as the main location for information about the Pool
& Spa Safety Act. The site has separate sections of information geared towards different
audiences: pool owners and operators, the pool and spa industry, state and local officials, the
public, and the media. Also, staff provided the media with safety messages coordinated with
reports of drowning incidents, through CPSC’s Rapid Response system. Rapid Response provides
the media with timely educational materials about drowning prevention for use in follow-up
stories when incidents are still in the public’s mind. Staff updated the Neighborhood Safety
Network page on drowning prevention to include new publications and new data on drowning.
Conducted drain entrapment hazards information and education efforts: In 2009, CPSC
staff spoke before three groups of state and local health officials; participated in six industry
Webinars, conference calls, and other electronic activities with pool and spa community
stakeholders; and developed presentations for industry events and online viewing (a PowerPoint
presentation detailing the VGB Act and an update of another presentation). Also, staff prepared
and disseminated, to the national media, a press release on the release of two epidemiology
reports on entrapment incidents and children’s drowning. Staff updated posters on pool safety and
created a new brochure, in English and Spanish, for groups and organizations concerned with
children’s safety, drowning, and entrapment prevention. Staff shared hard copies of these with
stakeholders and posted the publications on the Web sites www.cpsc.gov and
www.poolsafety.gov. Staff responded to e-mail and telephone messages for information from
pool and spa owners, operators, technicians and service representatives, manufacturers of pool
products, and many others. Also, staff created a new listserv which includes many state and local
officials and other pool and spa stakeholders. Subscribers can join the listserv from the
www.poolsafety.gov Web site.
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2) Dissemination of Technical Information
www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/reports/2009rpt.pdf and click on the link)
The following list provides links to technical reports and information prepared by CPSC staff and
disseminated by the Commission in 2009.
Non-Fire Carbon Monoxide Deaths Associated with the Use of Consumer Products: 2006
Estimates, Hazard Analysis Division, Directorate for Epidemiology, September 2009 (31 pages)
2004 Electrocutions Associated with Consumer Products, April 2009, Hazard Analysis Division,
Directorate for Epidemiology, May 11, 2009 (22 pages)
Applying State-of-the-Art Technologies to Reduce Escape Times from Fires using Environmental
Sensing, Improved Occupant Egress Guidance, and Multiple Communication Protocols,
NRL/MR/6180--09-9174 by the Naval Research Laboratory for the CPSC, February 6, 2009 (34
pages)
Submersions Related to Non-Pool and Non-Spa Products, 2008 Report, Division of Hazard
Analysis, Directorate for Epidemiology, November 2008 (9 pages)
Toy-Related Deaths and Injuries for 2007, November 12, 2008 (9 pages)
2007 Annual Report of ATV-Related Deaths and Injuries, October 15, 2008 (25 pages)
Incidents, Deaths, and In-Depth Investigations Associated with Non-Fire Carbon Monoxide from
Engine-Driven Generators and Other Engine-Driven Tools, 1999-2007, October 7, 2008 (18
pages)
Staff Response to ICCVAM Recommendations for Five In Vitro Methods for Assessing
Pyrogenicity of Pharmaceuticals and Other Products, December 24, 2008 (6 pages)
Presentations – Public Hearing on Commission Agenda, Priorities and Strategic Plan for FY
2011, August 25, 2009 (106 pages)
Third Party Testing for Certain Children’s Products; Notice of Requirements for Accreditation of
Third Part Conformity Assessment Bodies to Assess the Conformity with Parts 1203, 1510, 1512
and 1513 and Section 1500.86(a)(7) and (a)(8) of Title 15, CFR (Bicycle Helmets, Dive Sticks,
Rattles, Bicycles and Bunk Beds) (Draft FR Notice), August 11, 2009 (20 pages)
Third Party Conformity Assessment Body Accreditation Requirements for Testing Compliance
with 16 C.F.R. Part 1508, Part 1509, and Part 1511 (Cribs and Pacifiers), October 3, 2008 (22
pages)
Nursery Product-Related Injuries and Deaths among Children under Age Five for FY2007 (issued
03/09), March 3, 2009 (9 pages)
Letter to WCMA about draft ANSI/WCMA A100.1 standard for Roman shades, March 9, 2009
(3 pages)
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Contractor Report on Applying State-of-the-Art Technologies to Reduce Escape Times from Fires
using Environmental Sensing, Improved Occupant Egress Guidance, and Multiple
Communication Protocols (NRL/MR/6180--09-9174) by the Naval Research Laboratory for the
USCPSC, February 6, 2009 (34 pages)
Correspondence to Self Rescue Subcommittee, March 6, 2009 (14 pages). Staff Recommendation
for Self-Rescue System/Standard
NEISS Coding Manual (2009): http://www.cpsc.gov/neiss/completemanual.pdf
Correspondence to Underwriters Laboratories, September 21, 2009: CPSC Staff
Recommendations in response to Request for Comments on the Proposed Requirements to
Improve Consumer Awareness and Installation Practices Relative to Range Stability, Bulletin
dated August 7, 2009
Children’s Products Containing Lead: Proposed Interpretative Rule Providing Guidance on
Inaccessibility, December 23, 2008 (18 pages)
Children’s Products Containing Lead: Proposed Determinations Regarding Lead Content Limits
on Certain Materials or Products; Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, December 24, 2008 (6 pages)
Proposed Revision of ASTM F963-07, May 11, 2009 (7 pages)
Accreditation of Seven Laboratories as “Firewalled” Third Party Conformity Assessment Bodies,
July 20, 2009 (16 pages)
Flammability of Clothing Textiles Test Manual, (October 2008) (36 pages)
CPSC Handbook for Resale Stores and Product Resellers, (August 2009) (24 pages)
Study on the Effectiveness, Precision, and Reliability of X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry and
Other Alternative Methods for Measuring Lead in Paint, (August 2009) (43 pages)
Standard Operating Procedure for Determining Lead (Pb) in Paint, (April 2009) (7 pages)
2008 Fireworks Annual Report - Released 06/09, (40 pages)
Pediatric Poisoning Fatalities from 1972 through 2006, (released July 2009) (11 pages)
Estimated Number of Injuries and Reported Deaths Associated with Inflatable Amusements, 2003
– 2007, (released July 2009) (11 pages)
1999-2008 Reported Circulation/Suction Entrapments Associated with Pools, Hot Tubs, Spas,
and Whirlpool Tubs (May 2009), (7 pages)
2009 Pool and Spa Submersion Memorandum (released 5/2009), (14 pages)
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3) Cooperation Between Commission Officials and External
Stakeholders
This section provides a list of meetings with consumers, industry and the public on matters
related to the mission of the CPSC of “substantial interest” for 2009.
Date(s)
10/1/2008
10/7/2008
10/9/2008 10/11/2008
10/15/2008 10/17/2008
10/20/2008
10/20/2008
10/20/2008
10/20/2008 10/22/2008
10/20/2008
10/21/2008
10/21/2008
10/22/2008
Summary Reason
Roman Shades, review
potential alternative design
solutions, and develop
recommendations regarding
the voluntary standard
The drain cover requirement
in the Virginia Graeme Baker
Pool & Spa Safety Act
ASTM F24 Committee
meetings on Amusement
Rides and Devices
ISO TC 92/SC 1, Fire
Initiation and Growth, and
related Working Group
meetings
Stab-lok circuit breakers and
associated safety hazards
Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking (NPR) on
Labeling Requirements for
Toy and Game Advertising
The new requirements of the
Consumer Product Safety
Improvement Act (CPSIA)
NFPA 72 Report on
Comments (ROC) SIG-HOU
Meeting hosted by the
National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA)
The Consumer Product Safety
Industry/Interested
Representatives of
Roman Shade task group of
Window Covering
Manufacturers Association
(WCMA)
Staff Involved
Directorate for
Engineering Sciences
International Association of
Amusement Parks & Attractions
and Williams & Jensen
ASTM
Office of the Executive
Director and other
CPSC staff
Directorate for
European Committee for
Standardization
Directorate for
Jesse Aronstein, Ph.D.
Commissioner Thomas
Moore's staff
Office of General
Counsel and CPSC
staff
Conference call with interested
stakeholders
Mattel
Commissioner Nancy
A. Nord and staff
NFPA
Directorate for
Coalition for Safe Ceramicware
Directorate for Health
Sciences and other
CPSC staff
Commissioner Thomas
Moore's staff
The implementation of the
Improvement Act (CPSIA) of
2008
A proprietary electronic
certification proposal
National Association of
Manufacturers, Mintz-Levin,
Keller and Heckman, and Eckert
Seamans
Toy Industry Association and
Enablon
Topics of mutual interest
Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
staff
Office of General
Counsel and CPSC
staff
Directorate for
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Date(s)
10/22/2008
10/27/2008
10/27/2008 10/30/2008
10/29/2008 10/30/2008
10/29/2008 10/30/2008
10/31/2008
11/5/2008
11/7/2008
11/13/2008
11/13/2008
11/13/2008
11/14/2008
Summary Reason
ANSI-ASC A14.1 Ladder
Committee meetings
Industry/Interested
Representatives of
American Ladder Institute
Fashion Jewelry Trade
Association
ASTM F15 Subcommittee
meetings on Juvenile
Products
ASTM F15.45, Candle
Products Fire Safety Task
Group meeting
Lead and the Consumer
Safety Improvement Act
(CPSIA) of 2008
Speech on the new
requirements of the Consumer
Product Safety Improvement
Act (CPSIA)
The new requirements of the
Certification of products
under Section 102 of the
ABA Section of Litigation
Products Liability Committee,
Women in Products Liability
Conference on The Impact of
the CPSIA on Handling a
Product Recall
New requirements for child
resistant portable gasoline
containers
ASTM
The role of location on the
effectiveness of smoke alarms
Requirements of the
Improvement Act
Victoria University, Melbourne,
Australia
Bicycle Products Suppliers
Association (BPSA)
ASTM
Staff Involved
Directorate for
Sciences and other
CPSC staff
Directorate for
and other CPSC staff
Directorate for
CDC’s Advisory Committee on
Childhood Lead Poisoning
Prevention (ACCLPP)
Manufacturers
Sciences
Goldberg Segalla and Mattel
Commissioner Nancy
A. Nord and staff
Art & Creative Materials
Institute, Inc
Office of General
Counsel staff
ABA
Office of General
Counsel staff
Portable Fuel Container
Manufacturer’s Association
Office of General
Counsel, Office of
Compliance and Field
Operations,
Directorate for
Directorate for
Office of Compliance
and Field Operations
and Directorate for
Commissioner Nancy
A. Nord
127
Public Outreach
Industry/Interested
Representatives of
ICPHSO
Date(s)
11/18/2008 11/19/2008
Summary Reason
International Consumer
Product Health and Safety
Organization’s (ICPHSO) 4th
European Meeting and
Training Symposium
12/8/2008
Residential portable hot tubs
and other pool safety issues
Association of Pool and Spa
Professionals
12/8/2008
The “8/24” Retro drain cover
San Antonio Gary Equipment
Company, Inc
12/9/2008
Battery toy safety in
voluntary standards for
Portable Cells and Batteries
Issues related to all-terrain
vehicle and recreational offhighway vehicle
communication
ROHVA’s standards
development activity and
other ROHVA initiatives
CPSIA Requirements
ANSI C18/NEMA Battery
Committee Meeting
Staff Involved
Commissioner Nancy
A. Nord, Office of
Operations and Office
of International
Programs
Office of the Executive
Director and other
CPSC staff
Office of General
Counsel, Office of
Operations,
Directorate for
and CPSC staff
Directorate for
Recreational Off-Highway
Vehicle Association
Office of Public
Affairs
Recreational Off Highway
Vehicle Association (ROHVA)
CPSC staff
National Customs Brokers and
Freight Forwarders Association
and Office of the
General Counsel staff
Office of Hazard
Identification and
Reduction
Directorate for
12/10/2008
12/12/2008
12/16/2008
1/13/2009
Proprietary certification
system log in
Toy Industry Association
1/22/2009
DownEzy Safety Systems, L.L.C
1/22/2009
To show the CPSC technical
staff a prototype fall harness
that he has invented
Lead content of apparel
1/22/2009
Lead content of books
1/27/2009
Laser Induced Breakdown
Spectroscopy (LIBS)
commercial analytical
instrumentation
CPSIA impact on donated
goods
2/4/2009
American Apparel & Footwear
Association and Retail Industry
Leaders Association
Association of American
Publishers
AppliedSpectra
Goodwill Industries
International, Inc.
Sciences and other
CPSC staff
Sciences and other
CPSC staff
Directorate for
Laboratory Sciences
Commissioner Thomas
Moore and staff
128
Public Outreach
Date(s)
2/4/2009
Summary Reason
Child Resistant Packaging
Seminar
2/4/2009
and the impact on small
business
Various issues regarding the
CPSIA and its potential
impact on members of the
Gift and Home Trade
Association
The Committee will discuss,
among other items, the
development of an objective
test to determine compliance
with 16 C.F.R. § 1500.17
(a)(3) and (a)(8)
Laboratory questions
2/5/2009
2/6/2009 –
2/7/2009
2/12/2009
Industry/Interested
Representatives of
Great Lakes Marketing
Home School Legal Defense
Association (HSLDA)
Gift and Home Trade
Association
Office of Hazard
Identification and
Reduction and other
CPSC staff
American Fireworks Standards
Laboratory (AFSL) Standards
Committee
and Directorate for
Laboratory Sciences
Specialized Technology
Resources and Bureau Veritas
and Field Operations,
Office of General
Counsel, Office of
Hazard Identification
and Reduction
Office of General
Counsel, Office of
and Reduction and
staff
Directorate for
Directorate for
and Office of the
Directorate for
2/16/2009
New safety requirements for
toys
Toy industry (TIA)
2/24/2009 2/27/2009
International Consumer
Product Health and Safety
Organization’s (ICPHSO)
Annual Meeting and Training
Symposium
ICPHSO
2/26/2009
Metallurgy and dissimilar
metals
ASTM F15.22 Toy Safety
Subcommittee
Overview of Foreign Trade
Zones
Pennsylvania Spring Amusement
Ride Safety Seminar
ASTM
UL 217 Single and Multiple
Station Smoke Alarm
Standards Technical Panel
(STP) meeting
Underwriters Laboratory
3/3/2009
3/3/2009
3/3/2009 –
3/4/2009
Staff Involved
Directorate for
and staff
Commissioner Thomas
Moore and staff
National Association of Foreign
Trade Zones
129
Public Outreach
Industry/Interested
Representatives of
ACMI
Date(s)
3/5/2009
Summary Reason
Art and Craft Materials
Institute (ACMI)
3/5/2009
3/11/2009
Briefing and Q & A on
Intertek’s Safety Standard
Tested Certification for Toys
Issues related to the CPSIA
3/11/2009
Issues related to the CPSIA
Bicycle Product Suppliers
Association
3/12/2009
Section 108 of the Consumer
Act (CPSIA)—Prohibition on
the Sale of Certain Products
Containing Specified
Phthalates
ASTM F15 Subcommittee
meetings on Juvenile
Products
Lead content testing and
tracking labels
Open to the Public
3/16/2009 –
3/19/2009
3/17/2009
3/18/2009
3/18/2009
3/19/2009
3/24/2009
3/31/2009
3/31/2009
Action Plan for the
Establishment of a Global
Post-manufacturing
Traceability System Shared
Between the EU, the PRC,
and the USA.
New requirements for ATVs
pursuant to the CPSIA
Laboratory equipment and
parameters for testing
phthalates
The Consumer Product Safety
and the rules CPSC
implemented for third-party
laboratory recognition
Application of the CPSIA to
promotional products
The publication of a Product
Safety and Recall Directory
Intertek and Mintz Levin PC
Motorized recreational vehicle
firms and associations
Staff Involved
Office of General
Counsel and CPSC
staff
Commissioner Nancy
A. Nord and CPSC
staff
Sciences and other
CPSC staff
Sciences and other
CPSC staff
CPSC staff
ASTM
Directorate for
Fashion Trade Jewelry
Association
Office of General
Counsel and CPSC
staff
CPSC Staff
Dr. Louis Balme, Ms. Sonja
Pelichet, and Ms. Philippa Jones
International Off-Highway
Vehicle Manufacturers
Association
Quantum Analytics
CPSC Staff
Directorate for
Laboratory Sciences
American Industrial Hygiene
Association
Office of Hazard
Identification and
Reduction and other
CPSC staff
Promotional Products
Association
Office of General
Counsel and CPSC
staff
ADK Product Resource Group,
LLC
130
Public Outreach
Date(s)
4/7/2009
Summary Reason
Update on UL’s activities in
the product safety arena and
other topics of mutual interest
to the organizations
4/7/2009
Update on UL’s activities on
product safety issues
Discuss and to demonstrate
the AquaSonus Passive-Sonar
Pool Alarm
ASTM F15.51 subcommittee
task group meeting to discuss
the suction–limiting vent
systems proposed standard for
pools and spas
NIST Building and Fire
Research Annual Conference
4/15/2009
4/20/2009
4/28/2009 –
4/30/2009
4/30/2009
4/30/2009
5/1/2009 –
5/2/2009
5/4/2009 –
5/5/2009
5/4/2009 –
5/6/2009
5/5/2009 –
5/6/2009
5/6/2009 –
5/7/2009
5/12/2009
5/12/2009
ASTM-CPSC staff continuing
cooperation related to the
CPSIA
Proprietary technology for
vehicle control and stability
Development of an objective
test to determine compliance
with 16 C.F.R. §
1500.17(a)(3) and (a)(8)
(UL) consumer Advisory
Council meeting
(UL) Fire Council meeting
Battery and Toy Safety
ASTM F15.45 Candle
Products Fire Safety Task
Group meeting
Implementation of section
103 of the CPSIA, tracking
labels for children's products
Presentation on the packaging
requirements of the PPPA
Industry/Interested
Representatives of
Underwriter Laboratories
AquaSonus
ASTM
NIST
ASTM
Segway
American Fireworks Standards
Laboratory (AFSL) Standards
Committee
ANSI C18
ANSI F15.45
Staff Involved
Commissioner Nancy
A. Nord, Office of
and Reduction, and
Directorate for
Commissioner Thomas
Moore's staff
Directorate for
Directorate for
Directorate for
Voluntary Standards
Coordinator and CPSC
staff
Office of Hazard
Identification and
Reduction and other
CPSC staff
and Directorate for
Laboratory Sciences
Voluntary Standards
Coordinator
Directorate for
Directorate for
Directorate for
Public
Office of General
Counsel staff
Healthcare Compliance
Packaging Council
131
Public Outreach
Date(s)
5/13/2009
Summary Reason
Window Covering
Manufacturers Association
(WCMA) meeting
5/20/2009
Residential electrical wiring
safety and circuit breakers
Pool Safety Council meeting
regarding public education
campaign from the Virginia
Graeme Baker Pool and Spa
Safety Act
Pool Safety Council meeting
regarding public education
campaign from the Virginia
Graeme Baker Pool and Spa
Safety Act
Update on TIAs Toy Safety
certification program
5/27/2009
5/27/2009
5/28/2009
5/28/2009
Demonstrate a prototype crib
6/2/2009
FolIow up on US-Sino
Summit on Product Safety,
Standards and regulation
education to support product
safety, updates on the
implementation of the CPSlA,
Legislation on green washing
to protect consumers, and
discuss the status of the China
office
Inaugural meeting of
APSP/IAPMO-16 standard
writing group; the transition
of ASME/ANSI AI12.19.8a 2008 on suction outlet covers
to an APSP/IAPMO standard
ISO TC 92/SC 1 (Fire
Initiation and Growth) and
related Working Group
meetings
Issues related to section 101
of the Consumer Product
Safety Improvement Act of
2008
6/2/2009 6/3/2009
6/8/2009 6/11/2009
6/9/2009
Industry/Interested
Representatives of
WCMA
Paul Keleher Electrical Services
Pool Safety Council, Safe Kids
Worldwide, and McGuireWoods
Consulting
Staff Involved
and Directorate for
Directorate for
Commissioner Nancy
A. Nord and staff
Pool Safety Council, Safe Kids
Worldwide, and McGuireWoods
Consulting
Commissioner Thomas
Moore and staff
Representatives from TSCP (Toy
Safety Certification Program)
TIA and TIA
William Peterson and Sonya
Buglio
Canadian Standards Association
and Kathleen Winn & Associates
Directorate for
Commissioner Nancy
A. Nord and staff
NSF International
Directorate for
ISO TC 92
Directorate for
Publishers and the Printing
Industries Association
Office of General
Counsel, Office of
and Reduction and
other staff
132
Public Outreach
Date(s)
6/11/2009
6/22/2009
6/25/2009
6/30/2009
7/14/2009
7/16/2009
7/16/2009
Summary Reason
ASTM International
Executive Subcommittee
F15.90 quarterly meeting
Phthalates and Phthalate
Alternatives
Issues related to section 104
(Registration cards for
durable infant/toddler
products) of the Consumer
Act of 2008
Compliance issues relating to
mattress standards
Current petition before the
Commission from the Fashion
Jewelry Trade Association
Review the ASTM cautionary
safety labeling standard on 5gallon buckets
Alternatives
Industry/Interested
Representatives of
ASTM F15.90 Subcommittee
BASF Corporation
Juvenile product manufacturers
Chicago Mattress Company
Keller Heckman
ASTM International F15.31
Subcommittee
ExxonMobil
7/20/2009
CPSC’s China activities
7/21/2009
State Farm’s projects on
cooking fire prevention,
electrical fire prevention, and
drywall
Introductory meeting for
Goodwill Industries to
provide information regarding
their organization and discuss
the Resale Store Safety
Campaign
The toy industry’s initiative
to improve international
harmonization in toy
regulations
Food service packaging,
CONEG, FDA requirements
and the CPSIA
Product safety issues
State Farm Building Technology
Research Laboratory
Regulator Dialogue on Toy
Safety
Asian Pacific Economic Council
(APEC)
7/22/2009
7/22/2009
7/28/2009
7/30/2009 8/5/2009
8/1/2009 8/2/2009
Staff Involved
Voluntary Standards
Coordinator and CPSC
staff
Sciences and other
CPSC staff
Office of Compliance,
Office of the General
Counsel and other staff
Commissioner Nancy
A. Nord and staff
Commissioner Nancy
A. Nord and staff
Sciences and other
CPSC staff
Office of International
Programs and other
CPSC staff
Directorate for
Goodwill Industries
International, Inc.
Chairman Inez
Tenenbaum
Toy Industry Association
CPSC staff
Keller & Heckman
Office of General
Counsel staff
Government officials in Hong
Kong and Vietnam
Chairman Inez
Tenenbaum and other
CPSC staff
CPSC staff
133
Public Outreach
Date(s)
8/3/2009 8/4/2009
8/4/2009
Summary Reason
Business Engagement in
Standards and Conformity
Training
Industry/Interested
Representatives of
Asian Pacific Economic Council
(APEC)
apparel and furniture industry in
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
8/5/2009
Product safety issues
Vietnam government officials
8/5/2009
ASTM International F15.43
subcommittee meeting on
soccer goals
Alternatives
Kwik Goal, Ltd
8/6/2009
8/6/2009
8/11/2009
8/12/2009
8/12/2009 8/13/2009
8/12/2009 8/13/2009
Stanley’s Goals and
Objectives around Child
Safety
Children’s books and the
CPSIA
Incidents involving suspected
internal combustion of
gasoline vapors in portable
gasoline containers. There
will also be a discussion of
testing performed on gasoline
containers and potential
solutions to the problem such
as flame arrestors
Inaugural meeting of
AAAPSP/IAPMO – 17 to
develop the Standard for
Safety Vacuum Release
Systems, Automatic Pump
Shut-Off Systems and
Vacuum Limiting Systems for
Swimming Pools, Spas,
Wading Pools, Hot Tubs and
Catch Pools
Develop the Standard for
Safety Vacuum Release
Systems, Automatic Pump
Shut-Off Systems and
Vacuum Limiting Systems for
Swimming Pools, Spas,
Wading Pools, Hot Tubs and
Catch Pools
The American Chemistry
Council
Stanley Furniture
Printing Industries of America
and Association of American
Publishers
Advocates for flame arrestor use
on portable gasoline containers
Staff Involved
CPSC staff
and Office of the
International Programs
staff
Chairman Inez
Tenenbaum and staff
CPSC staff
Sciences and other
CPSC staff
Directorate for
and Compliance staff
Office of General
Counsel staff
Directorate for
National Sanitation Foundation
(NSF)
CPSC staff
AAAPSP/IAPMOCPSC
CPSC Staff
134
Public Outreach
Date(s)
8/25/2009
Summary Reason
Lead determinations
8/26/2009
Impact of CPSIA on the
legwear business
Closed meeting with
members of Mattel
Issues relating the Consumer
Act (CPSIA)
Drop sided crib design for the
child care industry
8/27/2009
8/27/2009
8/27/2009
9/3/2009
9/3/2009
9/10/2009
9/15/2009
9/15/2009
9/16/2009
9/17/2009
Industry/Interested
Representatives of
Publishers, Inc
The Hosiery Technology Center
Mattel
American Footwear and Apparel
Association
Community Playthings LLC
Impact of CPSIA on the ATV
industry
Representatives from the SVIA;
American Honda; Brown &
Gidding; BRP; Robins, Kaplan,
Miller & Ciresi; Polaris;
Bracewell & Giuliani; Willkie
Farr & Gallagher; Eckert
Seamans; and Kawasaki
Update on the implementation Representatives from the SVIA;
American Honda; Brown &
of the ATV provisions
Gidding; BRP; Robins, Kaplan,
contained in the Consumer
Miller & Ciresi; Polaris;
Bracewell & Giuliani; Willkie
Act as well as other issues
Farr & Gallagher; Eckert
concerning our industry
Seamans; and Kawasaki
International coordination on International Consumer Product
tracking and traceability
Safety Caucus (ICPSC)
requirements
Conference on Tracking and
Traceability Labels
Introductory meeting with
Safe Kids Worldwide
Kaneka fibers and
technologies relating to
bedclothes (bedcovering)
flammability
The work of the Council and
how they may be service to
CPSC in jointly keeping
children safe from pool
related injuries
CPSIA implementation
Safe Kids Worldwide
Kaneka Corporation
Staff Involved
Chairman Inez
Tenenbaum and staff
Chairman Inez
Tenenbaum and staff
Chairman Inez
Tenenbaum and staff
Office of General
Counsel staff
Directorate for
Engineering Sciences,
Chairman Inez
Tenenbaum and staff
Commissioner Nancy
A. Nord and staff
and Office of
International Programs
staff
Chairman Inez
Tenenbaum and staff
Directorate for
Pool Safety Council and
McGuireWoods Consulting
Commissioner Robert
S. Adler
Manufacturers CPSC Coalition
and Toy Industry Association
Chairman Inez
Tenenbaum and staff
135
Public Outreach
Industry/Interested
Representatives of
Representatives from the
American Academy of
Pediatrics; Consumer Federation
of America; Kids in Danger;
National Research Center for
Women & Families; National
Research Center for Women &
Families; Public Citizen; US
PIRG; and Union of Concerned
Scientists
ASTM
Date(s)
9/17/2009
Summary Reason
Introductory Meeting &
General CPSIA Discussion
9/17/2009
ASTM F15.22 Toy Safety
subcommittee meeting
9/17/2009
Laboratory accreditation
China Zhejiang Fangyuan
Testing Group
9/18/2009
Upholstered Furniture
UFAC and McNamara &
L’Heureux, P.C.
9/21/2009
The development of voluntary
standards for gas-fired
appliances
Introductory meeting with
discussion on CPSIA, section
108, ban on phthalates in
children’s products
Development of voluntary
standards for gas-fired
furnaces;
(CSA)/ANSI Z21/83 Technical
Committee
National Resources Defense
Council
9/22/2009
9/22/2009
9/22/2009 9/23/2009
9/23/2009 9/24/2009
Battery and toy safety
9/23/2009
Introductory meeting which
will include a current update
on activities and issues of
mutual interest between
CPSC and UL
Development of voluntary
standards for gas-fired water
heaters
(CSA)/ANSI Z21.47 Central
Furnace Technical Advisory
Group meeting
ANSI C18/NEMA Battery
Committee Meetings
a Canadian Standards
Association (CSA)/ANSI Z21.10
Gas Water Heater Technical
Advisory Group meeting
Staff Involved
Chairman Inez
Tenenbaum and staff
Directorate for
Office of Hazard
Identification and
Reduction and other
CPSC staff
Chairman Inez
Tenenbaum,
Commissioner Robert
S. Adler and their staff
Directorate for
Commissioner Robert
S. Adler
Directorate for
Directorate for
Directorate for
Commissioner Robert
S. Adler
136
Public Outreach
Date(s)
9/23/2009
9/24/2009 9/25/2009
9/24/2009
9/29/2009
9/29/2009
9/30/2009
9/30/2009
Summary Reason
Express carriers role in the
importation of consumer
products and CPSC’s policies
and procedures regarding
products entering the United
States
Lighter safety standards
revisions and other relevant
subcommittee activities
ASTM F08.10 Bicycles
subcommittee meeting
Courtesy/Introductory
Meeting
Flame Retardants
Introductory meeting and
general CPSIA discussion
Introductory meeting
Industry/Interested
Representatives of
Express Association of America
Staff Involved
and Office of the
ASTM F15.02 Lighter
Subcommittee
Office of Hazard
Identification and
Reduction and other
CPSC staff
Directorate for
Keeping Babies Safe
Chairman Inez
Tenenbaum and staff
University of California at
Commissioner Robert
Berkley
S. Adler
National School Supply
Chairman Inez
Equipment Association (NSSEA) Tenenbaum and staff
Brownstein Hyatt Farber
Chairman Inez
Schreck, LLP and Intertek
Tenenbaum,
Testing Services
Commissioner Robert
S. Adler and their staff
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Intergovernmental Coordination
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION
The Commission works with many agencies over the course of a year. This section describes the
significant coordination CPSC has had with other governmental organizations. Specifically, this
section provides information on: 1) major state supported safety initiatives (Virginia Graeme
Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act and All-Terrain Vehicles); 2) the Commission’s efforts
coordinating with state and local programs; and 3) significant communication with other
governmental agencies and offices, including any notification under section 218 of the CPSIA. 7
In 2009, no state or local official has filed a written notice to the Commission under section 218
of the CPSIA.
1) Major State Supported Safety Initiatives
Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act: In 2009, the CPSC, through the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) / National Center for Injury Control and Prevention
(NCIPC), entered into an Interagency Agreement to implement sections 1405 and 1406 of the
Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGB Act). The VGB Act establishes a grant
program for which states that have a statute requiring pools and spas to meet specific antientrapment and barrier requirements are eligible to apply.
All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs): As noted on CPSC’s Web site, www.atvsafety.gov, 44 states have
passed ATV safety laws, with each statute tailored to meet the needs of its particular region and
constituency. These laws include requirements for various safety practices of ATV riding, such as
helmet use, training, licensing, and/or age restrictions.
2) State and Local Programs
Section 29(a) of the Consumer Product Safety Act requires that the Commission establish a
program to promote federal-state cooperation for the purpose of carrying out the Act. The goal of
the program is to reduce consumer product related deaths and injuries by leveraging CPSC
resources through cost-effective cooperation with state and local governments. In 2009, activities
included the following:
•
•
•
•
•
•
Assigning compliance and enforcement activities to the states. The table on the next page
provides the number of CPSC assignments to state officials made during the year,
Supporting states through technical assistance and participation in conferences,
Monitoring industry’s compliance to CPSC mandatory laws,
Engaging in outreach and dissemination of information through multiple venues such as
journal, print and electronic media; presentations and sharing product safety research,
Hosting the annual training meeting for state designees,
Working to meet or exceed annual performance goals. In 2009, state partners conducted
product safety activities, including recall checks and inspections, and completed 96
percent within 90 days or less of assignment.
7
[Section 218 of the CPSIA amends the CPSA, Prohibited Acts, allowing] the attorney general of a state, or other
authorized state officer, alleging a [specified] violation … of the Act, … on behalf of the residents of the state, … to
obtain appropriate injunctive relief. [The Act requires] a state [to] provide written notice to the Commission [prior] to
initiate[ing] civil action by filing a complaint, … at least 30 days before [unless] … immediate action is necessary. The
Commission may intervene in such civil action.
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Distribution of CPSC Assignments to State Officials
Completed in 2009
Type of Assignments
State Inspections
State Recall Checks
Total
# of Assignments
223
727
950
3) Significant Communication with Other Governmental Agencies and
Offices
The Commission receives many requests for information and requests for coordination and
notification of action relating to its jurisdiction. This correspondence is tracked through the Office
of the Secretary. The list below presents the most substantial communications, including any/all
notifications under section 218 (none for 2009) of CPSIA.
Significant Communication Including Notification of Action
Required Under Section 218 (none for 2009)
Organization
City
St. Peters
State
MO
Minnesota House of
Representatives
The City of New York
Marshall
MN
New York
NY
Missouri House of
Representatives
Office of Attorney General
Missouri House of
Representatives
Attorney General
Office of the District Attorney
- County of Solano
Office of Environmental
Health
Jefferson
City
Columbia
Jefferson
City
Chicago
Fairfield
MO
Significant Communication
Requests that the President Issue an Executive Order
Suspending for One Year the Requirements of the Virginia
Graeme-Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act
Thrift stores, consignment stores and re-sale of used
garments re: CPSIA
Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) and its
impact upon small businesses that manufacture and sell
children's clothing
Comment relating to CPSIA and small powered sports units
SC
MO
Stay of Enforcement of the CPSIA re: testing & certification
Resolution re: ATVs/CPSIA
IL
CA
Second-Hand Strategy for Crib and Bassinet Recalls
Synthetic Turf Study
Phoenix
AZ
Attorney General
Massachusetts Dept. of Public
Health
The Assembly State of New
York Albany
California Assemblyman
Chicago
Boston
IL
MA
Application for Existing State or Political Subdivisions of a
State Toy and Children's Product Safety Standards in Effect"
for and the applicable Arizona State Statute
Simplicity Children's Products
Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act
Albany
NY
Sacramento
CA
Governor
Olympia
WA
Secretary of the Senate
Governor
Lansing
Tallahassee
MI
FL
Mayor
The CPSC's decision to allow the sale of existing inventories
of toys containing phthalates
Fire risks associated with juvenile products
Request for extension of effective date of Virginia Graeme
Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act
Senate Resolution no.31 Exclusion for youth motorcycles,
all-terrain vehicles, and snowmobiles.
Chinese Drywall
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Organization
Occupational Safety and
Health Administration
City
San
Francisco
State
Occupational Safety and
Health Administration
Department of Health and
Human Services
Douglas County School
District
SC State Council International
Reading Association
San
Francisco
CA
Significant Communication
Complaint of retaliation under the CPSIA - Winco Foods,
Inc. vs Baker 9-3290-09-041
Complaint of retaliation under the CPSIA - Johnson &
Johnson Advanced Sterlization Products vs Awai 9-3290-09042
Rockville
MD
Maternal Wellness tools
Minden
NV
Central Sprinklers
Santee
SC
2011 SC Reading Conference
CA
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U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION
BETHESDA, MD 20814

2009 Annual Report to the President and the Congress

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