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June 5, 2014

May recalls from the Consumer Product Safety Commission

Submitted by Steve Galitzer

News from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. recalls from the weeks ending May 31.

Coleman recalls Northstar liquid fuel lanterns due to fire hazard. An incorrect gas feed tube was installed on the lantern. When lit, the tube can release too much fuel, posing fire and burn hazards. For more information visit the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Paramount recalls Trident Series 2 (UV II) ultraviolet sanitation systems for pools due to fire hazard. Electrical arcing can cause the units to catch fire, posing a fire hazard. For more information visit the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Avon recalls ergonomic eyelash curler due to eye injury hazard. The eyelash curler can break, exposing a metal pin, which poses an eye injury hazard to consumers. For more information visit the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Misty Mate recalls Hand-Held Misty 2.5 high pressure personal misters due to risk of laceration; sold exclusively at Hibbet Sports. The mister can shatter during use, posing a risk of laceration to the consumer. For more information visit the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Cabela's recalls electronic jerky blaster due to fire hazard. The battery charger adapter can overcharge causing the electronic jerky blaster's battery and battery charger adapter to overheat. For more information visit the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Dimension Industries recalls outdoor fairview 7-piece patio woven dining set due to fall hazard; Sold exclusively at Costco. The legs of the chairs can bend and break, posing a fall hazard to the user. For more information visit the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Adult portable bed handles recalled by Bed Handles Inc. due to entrapment and strangulation hazards. Three deaths have been reported. When attached to an adult's bed without the use of safety retention straps, the handle can shift out of place, creating a dangerous gap between the bed handle and the side of the mattress. This poses a serious risk of entrapment, strangulation and death. For more information visit the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Nest Labs recalls to repair Nest Protect smoke and CO alarms due to failure to sound alert. Activity near the product during a fire can prevent the alarm from immediately sounding when the Nest Wave feature is enabled. 

Office Depot recalls Gibson leather task chairs due to fall hazard. The mounting plate weld can break and separate the seat from the base of the chair, posing a fall hazard to consumers. For more information visit the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Lakeshore Learning materials recalls Bristle Builders for toddlers play sets due to choking hazard. The base of the three animal figures can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. For more information visit the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Cordelia Lighting recalls two-lamp fluorescent shop lights due to fire hazard; sold exclusively at Home Depot. The lamp sockets can allow loose connections, posing a risk of an electrical arc and fire. For more information visit the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Precision Shooting recalls crossbows due to injury hazard. The product can fire unexpectedly. The crossbow can fire an arrow without the trigger being pulled, posing an injury hazard to the user and to bystanders. For more information visit the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Children's pajamas recalled by Empress Arts due to violation of federal flammability standards. The pajamas fail to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children. For more information visit the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Lithonia Lighting recalls Quantum® ELM and ELM2 two-light emergency fixtures due to fire hazard. The circuit board can overheat and cause the fixture to melt, catch fire and ignite nearby items, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Hamilton Beach recalls baby food makers due to small parts hazard. Use of the slicing/shredding disc with the motor shaft adapter can cause the stainless steel pin in the food bowl lid to loosen and fall into processed food.