Durabrand DVD Player- On August 20, 2009, The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a notice of voluntary recall of Durabrand DVD Players. The DVD players can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. The recalled units are silver colored and have a U-shaped opening at the top to insert the DVD. The units were sold exclusively at Wal-Mart from January 2006 through July 2009, and retailed for approximately $29. Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to the nearest Wal-Mart for a full refund.
Pensi Ceiling Fans- On August 20, 2009, The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a notice of voluntary recall of Pensi Ceiling Fans made by The Modern Fan Co. The internal coupler that connects the down rod assembly to the motor can break and cause the fan to fall from the ceiling, posing an injury hazard to consumers. These units have been sold at Internet retailers, lighting showrooms, fan specialty stores and electrical distributors nationwide from August 2008 through July 2009 for between $400 and $530. Consumers should immediately turn off the power to the fan to stop use and contact The Modern Fan Co. for assistance with model identification and a replacement coupler. Consumers are also advised to not allow anyone underneath the fan. In the event that a fan falls, consumers should immediately turn off the circuit breaker due to the possibility of exposed electrical wires.
Weight Watchers Plush Hungry Figures and Magnets- On August 20, 2009, The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada have issued a notice of voluntary recall of Hungry Figures and Hungry Magnets manufactured for Weight Watchers by Shanghai Oriland Toys Co. Ltd, of China. Sewing needles have been found in the stuffing of the Hungry Figures, posing a puncture hazard to consumers. The figures have been sold exclusively by Weight Watchers between April 2009 and July 2009 for between $4 and $7. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Hungry Figures and Hungry Magnets and return them to Weight Watchers to receive a full refund or a credit towards the purchase of another product.
Cloth Books by Sterling Publishing Co- On August 20, 2009, The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a notice of voluntary recall of Eebee’s “Have a Ball” Adventures Cloth Books, Sterling Publishing Co. This recall involves the Eebee’s “Have a Ball” Adventure cloth book. This interactive activity book has a small cloth ball attached to a string which children use to complete activities in the book. The books are intended for children ages 9 to 36 months. ISBN 13:978-1-4027-5771-6 is located on a white tag attached to the book. Other Eebee’s Adventures cloth books are not included in this recall. A string attaching a ball to the book can become entangled in the basketball hoop element, posing a strangulation hazard to young children. Consumers should immediately take the book away from children, and return the product to the place of purchase for a refund.
Simplicity “Close-Sleeper/Bedside Sleeper” Bassinets- On August 20, 2009, upon learning of two additional infant deaths, The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a second notice of voluntary recall of the “Close-Sleeper/Bedside Sleeper” Bassinets manufactured by Simplicity Inc. This recall includes units manufactured prior to May 18; the following models are being recalled:
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