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 Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls


Infants Strangled to Death in Simplicity Bassinets: CPSC Urges Consumers To Stop Using Simplicity 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 Convertible "Close-Sleeper" Models
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging parents and caregivers to stop using convertible "close-sleeper/bedside sleeper" bassinets manufactured by Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa. CPSC has learned of two strangulation deaths in the co-sleeper bassinets.


Indoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by Lithonia Lighting Due to Impact Hazard
The glass reflector can separate from the fixture and fall, posing a risk of injury to consumers below the fixture.


Goodman Company Recalls Air Conditioner/Heat Pump (PTAC) Units Due to Fire Hazard
The PTAC?s power cords can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard.


IMS Recalls Car Chargers Used With Halogen Spotlights Sold at Sears and K-Mart Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The car charger is incompatible with the spotlight's battery, which can cause it to overcharge inside of a vehicle and pose a fire or burn hazard to consumers.


Stroller Activity Bars Recalled by International Playthings Due to Choking Hazard
The shiny material on the elephant's ear on the activity bar can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.


Coffee Makers Recalled by Sears Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The wiring in the coffee maker can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.


Power Light Modules Recalled by GCI Technologies Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Internal wiring in the module's circuit boards is incorrectly installed, posing a risk of an electrical fire and burn hazards to consumers.


CPSC Warns of Dangers at Home in the Aftermath of Tropical Storm Fay
Portable gas generators, often used by consumers to restore power to their homes and businesses in the aftermath of a storm, produce high levels of deadly carbon monoxide (CO). CPSC warns consumers that generators should be used outdoors only, far from doors, windows, and vents that could allow CO to come indoors.


Venmar CES Inc. Recalls Heat Recovery Ventilators Due to Fire Hazard
The motors in these units can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.


Cervelo SA Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard
The forks steerer can break during normal use, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer serious injuries.


Electrical Wire Splices Recalled Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
The splice can fail to hold the wires adequately together, posing a shock and fire hazard to consumers.


Steam Cleaners Recalled by Thane International Due to Burn Hazard
Steam can escape from the handle and trigger of the steam cleaner, posing a burn hazard to consumers.


Electra Bicycle Company Expands Recall of Amsterdam Bicycles; Chain Can Derail and Pose Injury Risk to Riders
The interior alignment tabs of the bicycle's chainguard can be pushed against the chain causing it to derail, which poses a risk of injury to riders.


Hobbico Inc. Recalls Batteries Used In Radio-Controlled Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard
The rechargeable battery can overheat and catch fire while charging, igniting nearby combustible materials. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.


Flame Weeders Recalled by Gardener?s Supply Co. Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The two-piece brass control valve can separate between the flame weeder and the propane tank and allow propane to leak from the tank. This poses fire and burn hazards to consumers.





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Thu. Feb 21st 2008
Mva Bridge Ave and Kickapoo

On February 21st,  Point Boro First Aid Squad responded to a two car motor vehicle accident with injuries at Bridge Ave ...

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Tue. Feb 19th 2008
Mva at Osborne and Pacific Aves.

On Febuary 19th, Point Boro First Aid Squad was dispatched to the corner of Osborne Ave and Pacfic Ave for a report of an mva...

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