CPSC Issues Warning: Dangers at Home in the Aftermath of Hurricane Ike - Carbon Monoxide from Generators Can Kill in Minutes - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns consumers on the Gulf Coast to protect themselves and their families against dangers in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike.
Rugs Sold Exclusively at JC Penney Recalled by JLA Home Due to Fire Hazard - The rugs do not meet the federal flammability standard for small rugs and do not have the required flammability warning label.
Pottery Barn Kids Recalls Children's Metal Water Bottles Due to Choking Hazard - The sip top on the water bottles can pull off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Aqua Lung Recalls Scuba Regulators and Adapters Due to Drowning Hazard - Over-tightening of the DIN retainer by a technician during installation can result in the retainer breaking under pressure, a rapid escape of air from the scuba cylinder, and the regulator detaching from the scuba cylinder. This poses a drowning hazard to divers.
Sony Recalls Notebook Computers Due to Burn Hazard - Irregularly positioned wires near the computer’s hinge and/or a dislodged screw inside the hinge can cause a short circuit and overheating. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.
Deere & Company Recalls Gator XUV Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard - The fuel tank can leak from a gap in the seam at the base of the filler neck, posing a fire hazard.
PB Heat Recalls Gas Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard - The pressure switch could have an internal defect that could fail to shut down the boilers under vent or air inlet blockage. This switch defect could allow the boilers to produce excessive levels of carbon monoxide, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to consumers.