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September 2012 Recalls and Product Safety News
Escaping the Invisible Killer: New CPSC Research Demonstrates Technology That Can Significantly Reduce Poisonous Carbon Monoxide from a Generator
Technology can provide additional time for people to recognize and escape from deadly CO. Escape time increased from eight minutes to 96 minutes.
CPSC Announces Chairman's Commendation Award Recipients
Four nominees receive awards for their significant contributions to consumer product safety.
True Innovations Recalls Prestigio Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Office Depot
Office Depot has received 78 reports of incidents involving seats breaking of Prestigio leather office chairs. One injury has been reported.
Nearly 140 Tragic Child Drownings In Pools and Spas Reported By Media In Summer 2012
Initial summer drowning figures from Memorial Day to Labor Day are only part of the annual toll.
Bluestem Brands Recalls Range Rider Ride-on Toy Cars Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The ride-on toy car's battery can overheat, smoke, melt and catch on fire.
Legrand Wiremold Recalls Power Strips Due to Electric Shock Hazard
The electrical wires on the under-cabinet 4-outlet power strips are reversed.
Death of Child Prompts Recall of Window Blinds by Blind Xpress
Two-year-old strangled in cord. Recalled blinds are custom-made vertical and horizontal blinds.