CPSC

03 December 2007 -- The United States expects to sign two agreements with China next week to ensure that food, animal feed, drugs and medical devices China exports to the United States meet U.S. safety standards. Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt told the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington he is going to China next week in the hope of signing the deals.    » read more »

December 3, 2007 -- Chicago – Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan today warned consumers that Fisher-Price toy medical kits – specifically the red, blood pressure cuffs within the kits – contain high levels of lead. The toy kits are sold at retail stores nationwide.    » read more »

In letter to Toy Industry Association, Wal-Mart, Toys "R" Us, Target and Mattel, Edwards urges top toy company CEOs to stop putting short-term profits ahead of children's safety

Nov 29, 2007 -- Iowa City, Iowa – Today, in an address to the Iowa City Foreign Relations Council, Senator John Edwards will highlight his proposals for smart trade policies that keep American children and families safe.    » read more »

November 21, 2007 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Flashing Pacifiers or 2-in-1 Flashing Pacifiers with Whistle Necklaces

Units: About 8,000

Importer/Wholesaler: Sailing (U.S.) International Corp., of Hackensack, N.J.

Hazard: The nipple can detach from the base, posing a choking hazard to young children.    » read more »

November 21, 2007 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Visual Presenters (sold as Image Presentation Cameras by Epson)

Units: About 54,000

Distributor: ELMO USA Corp. of Plainview, NY

Manufacturer: ELMO Co. Ltd., of Japan

Hazard: Improperly installed fluorescent top lights in the presenter can overheat, posing a fire hazard.    » read more »

November 21, 2007 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Boppy® Slipcovers

Units: About 38,000

Importer: The Boppy Company, of Golden, Colo.    » read more »

November 21, 2007 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Children’s Pencil Pouches

Units: About 84,200

Distributor: Raymond Geddes & Co., of Baltimore, Md.

Hazard: The paint on the pencil pouches’ zipper pulls contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.    » read more »

November 21, 2007 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Sparkle City Charm Bracelets and Tack Pin Sets

Units: About 43,000

Importer: Buy-Rite Designs Inc., of Freehold, NJ

Hazard: The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.    » read more »

November 21, 2007 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Decorative Stretchable Aqua Bracelets

Units: About 45,000

Importer: Cherrydale Fundraising, of Allentown, Pa.

Hazard: The bracelets contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.    » read more »

November 21, 2007 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Children’s Metal Necklaces and Bracelets

Units: About 10,400

Manufacturer: Colossal Jewelry & Accessories Inc., of Maywood, N.J.

Hazard: The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.    » read more »

November 21, 2007 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: La Femme NY Children’s Necklace and Earring Sets

Units: 4,500

Manufacturer: La Femme NY 2 Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y.

Hazard: The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.    » read more »

November 21, 2007 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Crystal Innovations jewelry

Units: About 200,000

Distributor: Pure Allure, of Oceanside, Calif.

Hazard: The recalled metal jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.    » read more »

November 21, 2007 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Shaving Paint Brushes

Units: About 20,000

Importer: Discount School Supply, of Monterey, Calif.

Hazard: Surface paint on the brush handles can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.    » read more »

November 21, 2007 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Metalux Fluorescent Shop Lights

Units: About 274,000

Distributor: Cooper Lighting Inc., a division of Cooper Industries, of Houston, Texas    » read more »

November 21, 2007 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Rachel Rose and Distinctly Basics Assorted Metal Jewelry

Units: About 205,000

Manufacturer: Family Dollar Stores, of Charlotte, N.C.

Hazard: The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.    » read more »