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Patch cares about your safety. We started the Recall Central column to alert you whenever there's a potential danger or risk with foods and items you use. Check often for updates.by Patch Staff The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued six recalls on the following products: PajamaGram: Problem: The pajamas fail to meet the federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injury to children. Details: The pajamas are 100 percent polyester fleece sold in sizes 12 months to 4T and in boys and girls sizes 6 through 14. "PajamaGram" is printed on the neck tag. The pajamas come in two styles: one-piece hood and feet pajamas, and two-piece sets. The below style/GPU number is printed on a second tag sewn into either the neck or side of …
by Patch Staff The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Office of Defects Investigation issued recalls affecting these motor vehicle manufacturers: General Motors: NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 11V595 Cadillac SRX 2010-2011 model years Transmission problem NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 11V591 Chevrolet Captiva 2011-2012 model years Power steering issue Nissan: NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 11V592 Infiniti FX 2011 model year Infiniti M 20112 model year Nissan Frontier 2012 model year Nissan NV 12 model year Nissan Pathfinder 2011-2012 model years Nissan Xterra 2011-2012 model years Engine oil…
by Patch Staff The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued these recalls: KEDS "Know It All" Girls' Shoe: Ornamental stars on the heel of the shoe may loosen, posing a laceration hazard. Collective Brands Inc., the importer and distributor of the shoes has received 27 reports of cuts and scratches resulting from metal stars that loosened from the heel of the shoe. If you have them, call Collective Brands to receive a gift card for $30 redeemable at Stride Rite stores or striderite.com. Call Collective Brands at 800.365.4933 during normal business hours. You also may e-mail: …
Chysler Group LLC issued a recall of seven of its models because of a problem that could lead to engine seizure, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Monday. The recall affects the 2012 model years of the: Chrysler 200 Chrysler Town & Country Dodge Charger Dodge Durango Dodge Grand Caravan Dodge Journey Jeep Grand Cherokee The affected vehicles, manufactured between Aug. 31 through Sept. 13, have engines that could experience connecting rod bearing failure stemming from debris within the engine block. Rod failure can cause the engine to seize and and cause the motorist to …
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alerts: Wooden Animal Drum sold by Cost Plus World Market. The voluntary recall was issued because the paint used on the drum exceeds the maximum allowable level of 90 parts per million, which is a violation of the federal lead paint standard. About 1,000 of the toys, which were made in China, were sold at Cost Plus World Market stores nationwide between December 2010 and May 2011 for about $7. The recalled toy is a wooden hexagon drum with pictures of animals on the six sides. SKU No. 424857 is printed on a sticker on …
American Tack & Hardware Co. Inc. is recalling 261,000 LED Night Lights because of an electrical short circuit that can cause them to overheat, leading to burns or fires. The Saddle River, N.J.-based company said it received 18 reports of incidents, including three minor property damage claims and one minor burn injury. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, which issued the recall with AmerTac, said the night lights were sold at hardware stores, lighting showrooms and home centers nationwide between March 2009 and January 2011 for about $7. The three kinds of night lights being …
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following four recall alerts Thursday: — Michaels Arts & Crafts Stores' Silver Tree Tealight Candle Holders. The 16-inch-tall candle holders, which are shaped like Christmas trees, are being recalled because the tealight cups are positioned in a way that makes it easy for them to ignite the rest of the display. Michaels reported it knows of five fires and one injury to a consumer related to the products. Next step, call: 800-642-4235. — Oriental Trading Co.'s yellow, ceramic piggy banks and lion piggy banks, because the paint contains …
Bright Water Seafood is recalling its seven-ounce packages of Buffalo Krab Dip and Southwest Crab Dip following the discovery of Listeria monocytogenes contamination, the Georgia Department of Agriculture said Tuesday. No illnesses have been reported but Listeria infections can cause headaches, fever and diarrhea in otherwise healthy individuals. It can be fatal to people with weakened immune systems, children and the elderly. It also can cause pregnant women to miscarry or have stillbirths. The recalled dips were sold in distributed in retail stores in North Georgia. Both come in seven-ounce…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Office of Defects Investigation issued the following product recall alerts Dec. 20: GENERAL MOTORS: Model Year 2011: Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain. Problem: The driver's side and/or passenger's side safety buckle could fracture and seperate near the seat attachments in a crash and may increase the risk of injury in an accident. VOLKSWAGEN: Model Year(s) 2009: Jetta Sportwagen 2006-2010: Jetta, New Beetle, New Beetle Convertible 2007-2009: Rabbit Problem: The cars could have a small plastic tab on the windshield washer …