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January 7, 2008

14:00
CPSC Warns Winter Storm Victims: Use Portable Generators Outdoors Only
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is issuing a warning to consumers confronted with severe winter weather. When there's a power outage, exercise caution when using portable generators. Carbon monoxide (CO) is an invisible killer. You can't see or smell it. A generator's exhaust contains poisonous CO which can kill you in a matter of minutes.
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January 3, 2008

15:45
Toy Wagons Recalled by Tricam Industries Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paint on the wagon bucket contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
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14:30
Bathroom Medicine Cabinets Sold at Lowe's and The Home Depot Retail Outlets Recalled by RSI Home Products Due to Laceration Hazard
The medicine cabinet's mirrors can separate and break, posing a laceration hazard.
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January 2, 2008

17:00
ATVs Recalled By KYMCO Due to Suspension Failure; Riders Can Lose Control of Vehicle
The pivot bolts holding the rear suspension onto the frame can become loose, causing the rear swing arm to detach from the chassis posing a risk of injury or death to the operator.
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December 27, 2007

16:45
Shopping Channel HSN Agrees to Pay $875,000 Civil Penalty
HSN LP (previously known as Home Shopping Network) has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $875,000, which settles allegations that HSN LP failed to report in a timely manner, as required by federal law, serious injuries and hazards with the Welbilt Electronic Pressure Cookers.
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16:45
Gap Outlet Recalls Boys' Jackets; Drawstring at Waist Poses Entrapment Hazard
The jackets have a waist drawstring with a toggle that could become snagged or caught in small spaces or doorways, which can pose an entrapment hazard to children.
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16:45
North American Breaker Co. Recalls Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Hazard
The recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" have been determined by Square D to be counterfeit and can fail to trip when they are overloaded, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
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16:45
Tot Tower Blocks Recalled by eeBoo Corp.; Children's Toy Can Pose Choking Hazard
The plastic covering on the toy blocks can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.
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16:45
World Dryer Recalls to Repair Hand and Hair Dryers Due to Electric Shock Hazard
Some of the nozzles on these dryers are not grounded. If an electrical component comes into contact with an ungrounded nozzle, it can pose a shock hazard to consumers.
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December 21, 2007

19:45
Super Magnet Toys Recalled by MTC Due to Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
The magnet attached to the bottom of a small toy panda can detach. If swallowed or aspirated by young children, the magnets can attract each other internally and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.
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16:00
Teething Rings Recalled by Empire Silver Due to Choking Hazard
The silver ball that holds the ring in place can separate and release the beads inside. This poses a choking and aspiration hazard to infants.
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16:00
Pressure Cookers Recalled By Manttra Inc. Due to Burn Hazard
If the pressure cookers are not closed properly, the lid can separate and allow hot contents to spill out. This poses a risk of burns to consumers.
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16:00
Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Liberty Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
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16:00
Lenox Recalls Covered Warmer Dishes Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Flames from the tea candle can extend up the sides of the dish. In addition, a label on the bottom of the dish causes excessive smoke when exposed to the flame. This poses fire and burn hazards to consumers.
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December 20, 2007

16:15
Christmas Candle Sets Recalled By Specialty Merchandise Corp. Due to Fire Hazard
The snowman candle could tip over and the exterior coating on both candles can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
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