Meijer Inc. Recalls Toddler Girl's Hat and Mitten Sets Due to Choking Hazard
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.


Major Apparel Retailer To Pay a $60,000 Civil Penalty For Failure To Report Drawstrings In Children's Outerwear
Nordstrom Inc., of Seattle, Wash., has agreed to pay a $60,000 civil penalty. The penalty settles allegations that the firm knowingly failed to report to the CPSC immediately, as required by federal law, that its children's hooded jackets and sweaters were sold with drawstrings at the hood and neck. These products, which the firm eventually recalled, pose a strangulation hazard that can cause death to children.


OKK Trading Recalls Toy Army Figures Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
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
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
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.


Stainless Steel Pots Recalled by Ocean State Jobbers Due to Burn Hazard
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
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
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.


IKEA to Pay $500,000 Civil Penalty for Failure to Report Hazardous Candles
IKEA North America Services LLC, of Conshohocken, Pa. has agreed to pay the government a $500,000 civil penalty which settles allegations that the company failed to immediately report incidents about defective outdoor candles.


ImagiPLAY Recalls Bead Maze Toys Due to Laceration Hazard
The trees on the toys can detach, exposing a metal screw. This poses a laceration hazard to young children.


Candela Recalls Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Anthropologie Stores
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.


Watts Water Technologies Recalls Rotor and Shaft Assemblies Due to Fire Hazard
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
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
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
The air compressor's components can fail, which could cause a stoppage of air flow. This poses a risk of drowning to users.