My3cents Consumer Newsletter

May 15, 2012

Below is a recap of today's consumer news as reported on My3cents.com and from other places across the web. If you have a consumer news tip, drop us a line by simply replying to this email or by visiting us at www.my3cents.com.

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Tips & Reviews From The My3cents Community

Ezeyes.com - A TV product that is worth it

Coach, Inc. - Coach Factory Online Scam, They Are a Ripoff!!

News From Consumer Reports

Wikipedia warns of malware that places ads on its site

NHTSA study finds underinflated and worn tires increase the likelihood of a crash

Consumer Recalls From CPSC

Boys' Hooded Jackets Recalled by Bonded Apparel; Neck Drawstrings Pose Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at dd's Discounts
These boys' hoodies have drawstrings at the neck which can strangle a child.

10 Bike-Related Recalls to Check Out Before You Hit the Road This Spring
Before you hit the road, look to see if your bike or bike accessory has been recalled.

Supreme Trading Recalls Children's Letterman Jackets Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Dillard's
Snaps on the children's jackets can come off and pose a choking hazard to young children.

Kennedy International Recalls Folding Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard
Three injuries reported after the folding step stools broke or collapsed unexpectedly while being used.

Salsa Cycles Recalls Bicycle Racks Due to a Fall Hazard
The L-shaped mounting straps can break and cause the rack to fall onto the front of the bicycle. The rider can lose control and fall.

Reported Death, Severe Neck Injuries Prompt Recall of Banzai Inflatable Pool Slides Sold by Walmart and Toys R Us
A woman died and a man became a quadriplegic after the slide partly deflated while in use. Slides sold at Walmart and Toys R Us

Bassinets Recalled by Kolcraft Due to Fall Hazard
The bassinet latches that attach the base to the frame can appear to be locked when they are unlocked. The bassinet can detach, fall and injure baby.

Trampolines Recalled by Sportspower Limited Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart
The netting surrounding these trampolines can break. Children can fall through the netting and be injured. Broken bones, back/neck injuries and bruises have been reported.

M.M.M. Boys' Jogging Suits Recalled by Hot Chocolate; Waist Drawstrings Pose Entanglement Hazard; Sold Exclusively at dd's Discounts
Boys' Jogging Suits have drawstrings at the waist that can get caught in small spaces or vehicle doors.

LaJolla Sport Recalls Boy's Hooded Flannel Shirts Due to Strangulation Hazard
Drawstrings in the neck of these hooded sweatshirts can strangle children.

Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by YMI Jeanswear Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at dd's Discounts
The drawstrings at the hood of these girls' sweatshirts can strangle children.

Girls' Hooded Winter Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by LA Fashion Hub Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at dd's Discounts
The drawstring in the hood of these girls' jackets can strangle children.

Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by LANY Group Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at dd's Discounts
Sweatshirts have drawstrings in the hood. Drawstrings can strangle kids.

Sonoma Valley Bar Stools Sold Exclusively at Havertys Furniture Recalled by Intercon Due to Fall Hazard
The bolts attaching the top of the bar stool to the leg assembly can come loose, causing the seat to dislodge, resulting in a fall hazard.

Exmark Quest ZRT Riding Mowers Recalled Due to Crash Hazard
Bearings supporting the riding mower's deck can fail and cause the deck to interfere with the operator's controls, resulting in a crash hazard.

MSNBC Consumer News & Recalls

Fit to print: The best inexpensive printers

April 25, 2012

Tips & Reviews From The My3cents Community

Frigidaire - Frigidaire Appliances Falling Apart

News From Consumer Reports

I can do without premium fuel, and so can you

Beware of fraudulent USPS package alerts sent by e-mail

How long to keep ketchup and other common condiments

Consumer Recalls From CPSC

Youth Jacket Recalled by PUMA; Waist Drawstrings Pose Entanglement Hazard
The jacket has a drawstring at the waist that has toggles and is not stitched to the back of the jacket. The drawstring could become snagged or caught in small spaces or vehicle doors and it poses an entanglement hazard

Lenovo Expands Recall of ThinkCentre Desktop Computers Due to Fire Hazard
A defect in an internal component in the power supply can overheat and pose a fire hazard.

Girls' Jackets Recalled by Louise Paris; Waist Drawstrings Pose Entanglement Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Ross Stores
The jackets have drawstrings at the waist that could become snagged or caught in small spaces or vehicle doors and pose an entanglement hazard to young children.

Gems Sensors Recalls Pressure Transducers Used in Fire Pump Controllers Due to Risk of Failure in a Fire
The transducer can fail to accurately detect water pressure in a fire suppression sprinkler system. This could cause the sprinkler system to fail to activate and pump water to the sprinklers in the event of a fire.

Irwin Recalls 10-Inch Circular Saw Blade 3-Pack Due to Laceration Hazard Posed by Defective Packaging
The saw blades can fall out of the bottom of the plastic packaging, posing a laceration hazard.

XS Scuba Recalls Miflex High Pressure Diving Hoses Due to Drowning Hazard
The diving hose can rupture reducing the available air supply to the diver, posing a drowning hazard.

Sakar International Recalls Battery Chargers Due to Electrocution, Electric Shock Hazard
The plastic holding the screws can break, causing the screws to come loose and the casing to separate. This can expose energized components, exposing users to electrocution or electric shock.

STOK Gas Grills Recalled by One World Technologies Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The regulator on the grill can leak propane gas, which can ignite, posing fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Air Rifles Recalled by Air Venturi Due to Ability to Fire With Safety Switch On
The safety switch can be overcome by pulling the trigger with force, allowing the rifle to fire, resulting in a serious injury or death.

Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bike Brake Levers Due to Crash Hazard
The adjuster cap and brake cable can slide out of position and make the brakes non-operational. This can cause a rider to lose control of the bicycle and crash.

Additional Fire Incidents Prompts Baja Motorsports to Reannounce Dirt Bike Recall
The fuel tank can leak, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

GT, Giant and Trek Bicycles with SR Suntour Suspension Forks Recalled by SR Suntour Due to Fall Hazard
The suspension fork's internal support tubes can break and cause the rider to lose control, fall and crash.

Nan Far Woodworking Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards; Sold Exclusively at jcpenney
The cribs' drop sides can malfunction, detach or otherwise fail, causing part of the drop side to fall out of position, creating a space into which an infant or toddler can roll and become wedged or entrapped, which can lead to strangulation or suffocation. A child can also fall out of the crib. Drop-side incidents can also occur due to incorrect assembly and with age-related wear and tear.

MSNBC Consumer News & Recalls

Does it pay to be a warehouse club member?

April 11, 2012

Tips & Reviews From The My3cents Community

Sears - Sears won't honor lifetime warranty on dishwasher

Laser Hair Removal - Truth About Laser Hair Removal

News From Consumer Reports

Carriers to disable stolen smart phones, permanently

Consumer Recalls From CPSC

Club Car Recalls Utility and Transport Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard
The brake pedal mounting blocks can crack and separate, resulting in a loss of braking ability, resulting in a crash.

Viking Range Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard
An electrical component in the dishwasher can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Office Depot Recalls Desk Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
The weld connecting the seat plate to the gas lift can fail, causing the chair to separate from the base. This poses a fall hazard to consumers.

Public Bikes Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
The pedals can crack and break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

Port Surveillance News: CPSC Investigators Find, Stop Nearly 650,000 Unsafe Products at the Start of Fiscal Year 2012
Investigators with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) prevented more than half a million violative and hazardous imported products from reaching the hands of consumers in the first quarter of fiscal year 2012.

West Elm Recalls Folding Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
The chairs can collapse during normal use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Todson Recalls Bicycle Child Carrier Seats Due to Laceration and Fingertip Amputation Hazards
A child can place his or her fingers in the opening at the grab bar's hinge mechanism. When the consumer lifts the grab bar to remove the child from the seat, the child's fingertips can be caught in the hinge mechanism, posing a laceration and fingertip amputation hazard to the child.

Husqvarna Recalls Grass and Hedge Trimmers Due to Fire Hazard
Fuel can leak from the rubber spacer holding the fuel lines in the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.

Toy Truck Gifts with Purchase Recalled by Happy Shirts Due to Fire Hazard
Connections in the toy trucks battery compartment can smolder or catch the trucks on fire, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Baby Dolls Recalled by Lakeshore Learning Materials Due to Choking Hazard
The fingers and toes of the dolls can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Arena Lamp Recalled by Great American Opportunities Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
The electrical design and construction of the lamps poses the risk of an electric shock to consumers.

MSNBC Consumer News & Recalls

AT&T, Verizon agree to stop 'cramming' phone bills

March 25, 2012

News From Consumer Reports

GM to replace portable 120-volt chargers for Chevy Volt hybrids

2006 Honda CR-V vehicles recalled due to improper weld of right front lower control arm

GE's new refrigerators run cold--and hot

Consumer Recalls From CPSC

Lacrosse Helmets Recalled by Easton Sports Due to Facial Injury Hazard
The chin bar can break, causing the wearer to suffer a jaw or facial injury.

Adjustable Mattress Bases Recalled by Leggett & Platt Due to Fire Hazard
Electrical components in the motor control board can fail and short causing overheating, which poses a fire hazard.

Safety 1st Cabinet Locks Recalled Due to Lock Failure; Children Can Gain Unintended Access to Dangerous Items
Young children can disengage the cabinet locks, allowing access to cabinet contents and posing the risk of injury, due to dangerous or unsafe items.

Ceiling Fans Recalled by Westinghouse Lighting Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
The two 60-watt light bulbs included with the ceiling fans exceed the fan's maximum wattage, which can cause the ceiling fans to overheat or fail. This poses fire and shock hazards to consumers.

Bon Hiver Recalls Freebase Snowboard Bindings Due To Fall Hazard
The binding's base plate can fracture from impact during use, posing a fall hazard to snowboarders.

North American Product Safety Agencies Team Up in the Name of Poison Prevention
As the United States marks the 50th anniversary of National Poison Prevention Week from March 18-24, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is teaming up with product safety counterparts in Canada and Mexico to call attention to the dangers of unintentional poisoning.

Kawasaki USA Recalls Utility Vehicles due to Fire Hazard
The fuel tube can scrape against the air cleaner housing and develop holes, posing a fire hazard.

Hydrostatic Lawn Tractors Recalled by Hydro-Gear Due to Crash Hazard
A drive gear in the lawn tractor's hydrostatic transaxle can fail causing brake failure, posing a crash hazard to consumers.

Guidecraft Recalls Children's Play Theaters Due to Tip-over Hazard
The recalled children's toys can unexpectedly tip over during play, posing an entrapment hazard to young children.

MSNBC Consumer News & Recalls

Watch out for online counterfeiters

March 8, 2012

Tips & Reviews From The My3cents Community

Minute Maid - The Incredible Shrinking Lemons!

News From Consumer Reports

Class-action settlement for Apple MagSafe laptop adapters

Avira Free Anti-Virus recommended by Consumer Reports

Consumer Recalls From CPSC

Umbro Boys' Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled; Waist Drawstrings Pose Entrapment Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Ross Stores
The boys' jacket has a retractable elastic drawstring at the waist with a toggle that could become snagged or caught in small spaces or doorways, which poses an entrapment hazard to children.

Lenovo Recalls ThinkCentre Desktop Computers Due to Fire Hazard
A defect in an internal component in the power supply can overheat and pose a fire hazard.

Locker Brand Recalls Rx Lockers Due to Failure Leading to Allowing Unauthorized Access to Medicine Containers
The medicine container can open by applying pressure to the latch when it is locked. This could result in unauthorized access to medicine bottles in the container.

Swing Sets Recalled for Repair by BCI Burke Due to Fall Hazard
The welded connection of the sleeve joint to the arch support can crack or break. When this happens, the top swing beam can collapse causing children on the swings to fall and be injured.

Recalled Products Originally Sold By Meijer Found to Have Been Resold By Discounters After Recall Date
The U.S. Consumer Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers that certain recalled products, originally sold at Meijer, Inc., were resold after the recall date due to an error. These recalled products were improperly disposed of by offering them for sale at discount retailers, dollar stores, liquidation firms, flea markets and thrift stores nationwide at various prices.

Gore Recalls Ride-On Bicycle Brake Cables Due to Fall Hazard
When the brake cables are installed on Campagnolo style brake levers, they can detach, causing the brakes to fail and posing a fall hazard.

LED Night Lights Recalled by AmerTac Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
An electrical short circuit in the night light can cause it to overheat and smolder or melt, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Twin Oaks Recalls Hammock Stands Due to Fall Hazard
The foot brackets used to support the hammock can crack, causing the stand to collapse. This poses a fall hazard to consumers.

Papa Bear Loungeabouts Children's Pajamas Recalled by Retailers Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
The garments fail to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injury to children.

American Honda Recalls Trimmers Due to Laceration Hazard
The shaft can crack and cause the lower gear case and cutting attachment to detach, posing a laceration hazard to the operator and bystanders.

Carlisle FoodService Recalls Melamine Mugs Due to Burn Hazard
The cups and mugs can break when exposed to hot liquids, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Greenlee Recalls Utility Knives Due to Laceration Hazard
The blade locking mechanism can fail, allowing the blade to fold inward toward the handle, posing a laceration hazard.

February 25, 2012

Tips & Reviews From The My3cents Community

Lowes - Gift Card Exchange Scam By Another Customer

Cox Communications Inc - DMCA Violation - Service Shutoff For Downloading A Copyrighted File

Dollar Tree - Did You Know You Can Order From Them Online?

News From Consumer Reports

New legal action against operation 'robocalling' numbers on the Do Not Call Registry

Consumer Recalls From CPSC

Suntech America Recalls SolarBlend Roof Tiles Due to Fire Hazard
The connectors between the solar roof tiles can become loose, posing a fire hazard.

ECHO Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard
The fuel line between the fuel tank and carburetor could have been damaged during assembly leading to fuel leakage, posing a fire hazard.

Gas Cylinders Recalled by Worthington Cylinders Wisconsin Due to Fire Hazard
The seal on the cylinders can leak after torches or other fuel consuming equipment are disconnected from them, posing a fire hazard.

Kelty Recalls Jogging Strollers Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
The front wheel can come loose during use and cause the stroller to tip over, posing a fall and injury hazard to children in the stroller and adults pushing the stroller.

Meijer Recalls Touch Point Fan Heaters Due to Fire, Shock Hazards
Exposed and unshielded electrical components can cause the heater to overheat and melt, posing fire and electrical shock hazards.

2GIG Technologies Recalls Modules Used In Go!Control Panels for Home Security Systems Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
GSM radio modules used inside Go!Control Panels for home security systems can overheat and combust, resulting in a fire or burn hazard to consumers.

Pro Armor Recalls Latches for Utility Vehicle Doors Due to Ejection and Laceration Hazards
The latch pin can disengage from the latch allowing the door to open while the vehicle is moving. This can pose a risk of ejection of an unrestrained rider and impact or laceration hazards.

Shimano Recalls PRO Atherton Mountain Bike Handlebar Stems Due to Fall Hazard
The bolts holding the front plate of the stem to the stem body can be pulled out of the threads while the bike is being ridden, causing the rider to lose control of the bike and fall.

American Honda Recalls ATVs due to Crash Hazard
A weld on the ATV's front right upper suspension arm can separate, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle, posing a crash hazard.

Fuji Recalls Women's Cruiser Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
The bicycle's frame can break in the center of the downtube during use, causing the rider to lose control and fall.

Tumblekins Toys Recalled by International Playthings Due to Choking and Laceration Hazards
The toys can break into small pieces with sharp points, posing choking and lacerations hazards to children.

Ganz Recalls Dancing Teapots Due to Burn Hazard
The teapot's handle can get extremely hot when there is hot water in the teapot, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Children's Slides Recalled by Landscape Structures due to Fall Hazard
The Slalom Glider is a playground slide that lacks a transition platform on the top and sides of the chute. Children can fall when moving from the ladder to the slide and when descending the chute.

Fire Control Panels Recalled by Bosch Security Systems Corp. Due to Alarm Failure Posing a Fire Hazard
On all systems, when the alarm verification feature of the system is turned on, the control panel can fail to sound an alarm if a fire occurs. In addition, on systems with 50 or more reporting stations, a delay in sounding an alarm and reporting a fire may occur if the loop for the alarm system is broken.

MSNBC Consumer News & Recalls

Watch out for online counterfeiters

Consumer watchdog to look into overdraft fees

February 9, 2012

Tips & Reviews From The My3cents Community

Motel 6 - Things To Know Before You Go

Empire Carpet - Empire Today Disgracefully Dishonest - Company Responds

Sears Appliance Repair - Fixed a 10 Year Old Refrigerator for No Charge

Consumer Recalls From CPSC

Tassimo Espresso T Discs Recalled by Kraft Foods Due to Burn Hazard
The recalled espresso T Discs can become clogged and spray hot liquid and coffee grounds onto consumers and bystanders during or after brewing, posing a burn hazard.

Tassimo Single-Cup Coffee Makers Recalled by BSH Home Appliances Due to Burn Hazard
The plastic disc, or T Disc, that holds the coffee or tea can burst and spray hot liquid and coffee grounds or tea leaves onto consumers using the brewer and onto bystanders, posing a burn hazard.

Spectrum Home Furnishings Recalls Chandeliers Due to Injury Hazard
The recalled chandeliers contain a mounting loop that can fail during use causing the chandeliers to fall from the ceiling and injure bystanders under the chandelier.

Designs Direct Recalls Rooster-Themed Lamps Sold Exclusively at Fred's Inc. Due to Risks of Shock and Fire
The electrical cord can fray near the base of the lamp, posing a fire or shock hazard to consumers.

Bumbleride Recalls Indie & Indie Twin Strollers Due to Fall Hazard
The front wheel can break at the axle hub, causing the stroller to tip and posing a fall hazard.

Weeplay Kids Recalls Infant Bodysuits Due to Choking Hazard
The snaps can detach from the fabric of the garment, posing a choking hazard to infants and young children.

Fire Concerns Prompt York International to Reannounce Recall of Gas Furnaces for Manufactured Homes
The furnace can overheat and cause the heat-exchanger to crack and create openings that allow flames to be exposed. When this happens, drywall and other nearby combustibles are exposed to the flames, posing a fire and smoke hazard to consumers.

HP Recalls Fax Machines Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The fax machines can overheat due to an internal electrical component failure, posing fire and burn hazards.

LTD Commodities Recalls Sleeper Ottomans Due to Fall Hazard
The welding joints on the legs can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Konica Minolta Recalls Printers Due to Fire Hazard
The printers can short circuit and overheat during use, posing a fire hazard.

Overarching Floor Lamp Recalled by West Elm Due to Shock Hazard
A short circuit can occur in the lamp's wiring, posing a shock hazard to consumers.

Hurricane Style Lights Recalled by Christmas Tree Shops Due to Fire Hazard
An electrical short circuit can occur in the light's internal wiring, causing smoke and posing a fire hazard.

Holiday Tea Light Candle Warmers Recalled by Christmas Tree Shops Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The candle warmers can catch fire because the warming bowl is positioned too close to the tea light candle, posing fire and burn hazards.

The Container Store Recalls Brightly-Colored Power Strips Due to Fire Hazard
The power strips have undersized wiring, and the wiring and plastic strip fail to meet the requirements for fire resistance, posing a fire hazard.

January 31, 2012

Consumer Recalls From CPSC

Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard
The lower steering tie-rod attachment can loosen and cause loss of steering control, posing a crash hazard.

Specialized Bicycle Components Expands Recall of Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
The brake component housed within the bicycle's carbon fork can disengage from the fork and allow the brake assembly to contact the wheel spokes while rotating, posing a fall hazard.

Columbia ParCar Recalls for Repair Golf, Service, Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard
The lower steering yoke can loosen where it attaches to the steering rack and pinion, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle and crash.

BJ's Recalls LED Flashlight Sets Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The flashlights can heat up, smoke or melt when turned on, posing fire and burn hazards.

KYMCO Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
An exposed portion of the exhaust system can allow debris such as leaves, brush or other flammable materials to enter the opening and ignite, posing a fire hazard.

Bicycle Handlebars Recalled by Euro Asia Imports; Handlebars Can Break Resulting in Loss of Control and Fall Hazard
The recalled bicycle handlebars can break while the user is riding the bike, resulting in loss of control and a fall hazard.

Blount International Recalls Replacement Blades Used with Ariens Lawnmowers Due to Laceration Hazard
The replacement lawnmower blades can break during normal use, posing a laceration hazard to the user and bystanders.

January 24, 2012

Tips & Reviews From The My3cents Community

Feit EcoBulbs CFL Party Bulbs - Junk Home Depot Sold Colored CFL Bulbs

Turbie Twist LLC - Turbie Twist Hair Towels for Wet Heads

Hershey's - Charging the same price for less product

Alpha Consumer From US News

Zappos Customers: Change All Your Passwords

Consumer Recalls From CPSC

Infant Rattles Recalled by Lee Carter Co. Due to Choking Hazard
The rattle's handle is small enough to fit into a child's throat, posing a choking hazard and violating federal rattle standards.

Mexican Wrestling Action Figures Recalled by Lee Carter Co. Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The surface paints on the action figures contain excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law.

Food Carriers Recalled by California Innovations Due to Freezer Gel Pack Ingestion Hazard
Gel that contains diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol can leak out of damaged freezer gel packs, posing a poisoning hazard if ingested by children or adults.

Expandable Lunch Boxes Recalled by California Innovations Due to Freezer Gel Pack Ingestion Hazard
Gel that contains diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol can leak out of damaged freezer gel packs, posing a poisoning hazard if ingested by children or adults.

Steelcase Inc. Recalls Desk Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
The pivot pins installed in the control mechanism under the chair seat can fall out, posing a fall hazard to the user.

Giant Bicycle Recalls Two Models; Forks Can Break Causing Fall Hazard
The fork can crack, posing a fall hazard to riders.

Kaz USA Recalls Honeywell Portable Electric Heaters Due to Burn Hazard
The heater's internal housing, including the fan, heating element and circuitry, can detach, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Big Lots Recalls Floor Lamps Due to Shock Hazard
The wiring for the lamp's light sockets can become exposed, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers. In addition, use of the recommended standard 40 watt light bulbs can generate excessive heat, which can melt the double plastic shades over the bulbs.

Chariot Carriers Recalls Child Bicycle Trailers and Conversion Kits Due to Injury Hazard
The bicycle trailer's hitch mechanisms can crack and break, causing the trailer to detach from the bicycle. This poses an injury hazard to children in the bicycle trailer.

Demdaco Recalls Carruth Candleholder Collection Tea Light Candles Due to Fire Hazard
The tea light can burn with an excessive flame height, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

The Land of Nod Recalls Bed Frames Due to Entrapment Hazard
A child's torso can become lodged in the gap between the footboard's top rail and the mattress, posing an entrapment hazard to the child.

January 10, 2012

Tips & Reviews From The My3cents Community

Direct TV - TV is down due to snow storm

News From Consumer Reports

ShopSmart Discovers New Ways to Eat Better

FDA warns of opiate drug mix up for products packaged by Novartis

Recall: Excedrin, NoDoz, Bufferin, and Gas-X Prevention due to broken or stray tablets

Consumer Recalls From CPSC

Bicycle Helmets Recalled by Triple Eight Distribution Due to Risk of Head Injury
Product testing demonstrated that these helmets do not comply with CPSC safety standards for impact resistance. Consumers could suffer impact head injuries in a fall.

Children's Chairs and Stools Recalled by Elegant Gifts Mart Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The yellow surface paint on the metal frame of the children's chairs and stools contains excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law.

Sterno Recalls Tea Lights Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
The tea light wax can overheat resulting in the wax catching fire, posing a burn and fire hazard.

Target Recalls LED Flashlight Sets Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
When turned on, the flashlights can heat up, smoke or melt, posing fire and burn hazards.

IKEA Recalls to Repair High Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
The high chair's restraint buckle can open unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to the child.

Bicycle Pedals Recalled by Performance Inc. Due to Fall Hazard
The pedal body can break or crack during use, causing the rider to lose control and posing a fall hazard.

Uni-O Industries Recalls O-Grill Portable Gas Grills Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The regulator on the grill can leak gas which can ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

West Elm Recalls Dover Dining Table Due to Injury Hazard
The wooden base of the table can collapse, causing the glass table top to fall. This poses an injury hazard to consumers.

Madeline Bed Canopy Recalled by Pottery Barn Kids Due to Impact Hazard
The connections of the posts to the top rails of the canopy can come apart, allowing components of the canopy to fall and posing an impact hazard to consumers.

Navien Recalls Tankless Water Heaters Due to Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
An unstable connection can cause the water heater's vent collar to separate or detach if pressure is applied. A detached vent collar poses a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to the consumer.

Children's Robes Recalled by Hanna Andersson Due to Violation of the Federal Flammability Standard
These children's robes fail to meet the federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injury to children.