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		<title>Baby Matters Recalls Nap Nanny® Recliners Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards; One Infant Death Reported</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:01:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Don r. Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Baby Matters Recalls Nap Nanny® Recliners Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards; One Infant Death Reported WASHINGTON, D.C. &#8211; The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Baby Matters LLC, of Berwyn, Pa., is announcing the voluntary recall of 30,000 Nap Nanny® portable baby recliners. CPSC is investigating a report of a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular; font-size: x-small;">Baby Matters Recalls Nap Nanny® Recliners Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards; One Infant Death Reported</span></h2>
<p><img class="alignnone" src="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10309a.jpg" alt="" width="475" height="290" /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular; font-size: x-small;">WASHINGTON,  D.C. &#8211; The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in  cooperation with Baby Matters LLC, of Berwyn, Pa., is announcing the  voluntary recall of 30,000 Nap Nanny® portable baby recliners. CPSC is  investigating a report of a 4-month-old girl from Royal Oak, Mich. who  died in a Nap Nanny® that was being used in a crib. According to  preliminary reports, the infant was in her harness and found hanging  over the side of the product, caught between the Nap Nanny® and the crib  bumper.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular; font-size: x-small;">CPSC  and Baby Matters are aware of one other incident in which an infant  became entrapped when the Nap Nanny was used in a crib, contrary to the  product instructions. In that incident, the infant fell over the side of  the Nap Nanny®, despite being harnessed in, and was caught between the  baby recliner and the side of the crib. The infant sustained a cut to  the forehead.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular; font-size: x-small;">CPSC  and the firm have received 22 reports of infants, primarily younger  than 5-months-old, hanging or falling out over the side of the Nap  Nanny® despite most of the infants being placed in the harness. One  infant received a bruise as a result of hanging over the side of the  product.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular; font-size: x-small;">Infants  can partially fall or hang over the side of the Nap Nanny® even while  the harness is in use. This situation can be worse if the Velcro™  straps, located inside the Nap Nanny® cover are not properly attached to  the &#8220;D&#8221;-rings located on the foam, or if consumers are using the first  generation model Nap Nanny® that was sold without &#8220;D&#8221;-rings.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular; font-size: x-small;">In  addition, if the Nap Nanny® is placed inside a crib, play yard or other  confined area, which is not a recommended use, the infant can fall or  hang over of the side of the Nap Nanny® and become entrapped between the  crib side and the Nap Nanny® and suffocate.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular; font-size: x-small;">Likewise,  if the Nap Nanny® is placed on a table, countertop, or other elevated  surface and a child falls over the side, it poses a risk of serious head  injury. <strong>Consumers should always use the Nap Nanny® on the floor away from any other products</strong>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular; font-size: x-small;">The  Nap Nanny® is a portable recliner designed for sleeping, resting and  playing. The recliner includes a foam base with an inclined indentation  for the infant to sit in and a fitted fabric cover and a three point  harness. The first generation model of the Nap Nanny® can be identified  by the absence of &#8220;D&#8221;-rings in the foam base. In second generation  models, the harness system has &#8220;D&#8221;-rings in the foam base and Velcro™  straps inside the fitted fabric cover.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular; font-size: x-small;">The  recalled Nap Nannys® were sold at toy and children&#8217;s retail stores  nationwide and online, including at www.napnanny.com, from January 2009  through July 2010 for about $130.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular; font-size: x-small;">The recalled product was manufactured in the United States and China.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular; font-size: x-small;">Consumers  with a first generation Nap Nanny® models, without &#8220;D&#8221;-rings, should  stop using the recalled baby recliners immediately and contact the firm  to receive an $80 coupon towards the purchase of a new Nap Nanny® with  free shipping. Consumers with a second generation Nap Nanny® model, with  &#8220;D&#8221;-rings, should immediately stop using the product until they are  able to visit the firm&#8217;s website to obtain new product instructions and  warnings. Consumers will also view an important instructional video to  help consumers ensure the harness is properly fastened. Consumers who  are unable to view the video or new instructions online, should contact  the firm to receive free copies by mail. For more information, contact  Baby Matters toll-free at (888) 240-4282 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET  Monday through Friday or visit the firm&#8217;s website at <a href="http://www.napnannyrecall.com/">www.napnanny.com/recall</a></span></p>
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		<title>Pottery Barn Kids Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:55:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Don r. Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pottery Barn Kids Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards WASHINGTON, D.C. &#8211; 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. It is illegal to [...]]]></description>
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<p>WASHINGTON, D.C. &#8211; 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.</p>
<p><strong>Name of Product: </strong>Pottery Barn Kids drop-side cribs</p>
<p><strong>Units: </strong>About 82,000</p>
<p><strong>Retailer: </strong>Pottery Barn Kids, a division of Williams-Sonoma, Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.</p>
<p><strong>Hazard: </strong>The cribs’ drop-sides can detach when hardware breaks, creating a space into which a young child can become entrapped, which can lead to suffocation. A child can also fall out of the crib. Drop side incidents also occur due to incorrect assembly and with age-related wear and tear.</p>
<p><strong>Incidents/Injuries: </strong>CPSC and Pottery Barn Kids have received 36 reports of drop sides that have malfunctioned or detached, resulting in seven minor injuries when children fell out of the cribs or got their legs caught between the mattress and the drop side. One child became entrapped at the head between the drop side and crib mattress but was freed without injury.</p>
<p><strong>Description: </strong>This recall involves all Pottery Barn Kids drop-side cribs regardless of the model number. Pottery Barn Kids is printed on a label attached to the crib headboard or footboard.</p>
<p><strong>Sold at: </strong>Exclusively through the Pottery Barn Kids catalog, www.potterybarnkids.com , and at Pottery Barn Kids retail stores nationwide from January 1999 through March 2010 for between $300 and $600.</p>
<p><strong>Manufactured in: </strong>Canada, Malaysia, China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Indonesia and Italy</p>
<p><strong>Remedy: </strong>Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs, inspect the hardware to make sure it is not broken, and contact Pottery Barn Kids to receive a free fixed-gate conversion kit that will immobilize the drop side.</p>
<p><strong>Consumer Contact: </strong>For additional information, contact Pottery Barn Kids at (877) 804-3847 between 7 a.m. and midnight 7 days a week or visit the firm’s website at <a href="http://www.potterybarnkids.com">www.potterybarnkids.com</a></p>
<p><img src="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10302a.jpg" alt="Picture of recalled drop-side crib" width="600" height="600" /></p>
<p><img src="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10302b.jpg" alt="Picture of recalled drop-side crib" width="600" height="600" /></p>
<p><img src="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10302c.jpg" alt="Picture of recalled drop-side crib" width="600" height="600" /></p>
<p><img src="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10302d.jpg" alt="Picture of recalled drop-side crib" width="600" height="600" /></p>
<p><strong>NOTE:</strong> Photos above do NOT include all models involved in recall. For a complete list of all models included in the recall go to the firm’s web site at <a href="http://www.potterybarnkids.com/stylehouse/recall/dropside-cribs.html?cmtype=hplink&amp;cm_re=FallD110-_-SafetyRecall_-DropSideCribs">www.potterybarnkids.com</a></p>
<p><strong><em>Important Message from CPSC:</em></strong> CPSC reminds parents not to use any crib with missing, broken, or loose parts. Make sure to tighten hardware from time to time to keep the crib sturdy. When using a drop-side crib, parents should check to make sure the drop side or any other moving part operates smoothly. Always check all sides and corners of the crib for disengagement. Disengagements can create a gap and entrap a child. In addition, do not try to repair any side of the crib. Babies have died in cribs where repairs were attempted by caregivers. Age is factor in the safety of any crib. At a minimum, CPSC staff recommends that you not use a crib that is older than 10 years. Many older cribs may not meet current voluntary standards and can have numerous safety problems.</p>
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		<title>Child’s Death Prompts Recall to Repair Portable Playard Tent by Tots in Mind Due to Strangulation Hazard</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:51:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Child’s Death Prompts Recall to Repair Portable Playard Tent by Tots in Mind Due to Strangulation Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. &#8211; The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada (HC), in cooperation with Tots in Mind Inc., of Salem, N.H., is announcing the voluntary recall today of about 20,000 (and 85 in Canada) Cozy [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Child’s Death Prompts Recall to Repair Portable Playard Tent by Tots in Mind Due to Strangulation Hazard</strong> WASHINGTON, D.C. &#8211; The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada (HC), in cooperation with Tots in Mind Inc., of Salem, N.H., is announcing the voluntary recall today of about 20,000 (and 85 in Canada) Cozy Indoor Outdoor Portable Playard Tents Plus Cabana Kits. Clips that attach the tent to the top of the playard can break or be removed by a child. A child can lift the tent and become entrapped at the neck between the rigid playard frame and the metal base rod of the tent, posing a strangulation hazard. CPSC is aware of a death of a 2-year-old boy in December 2008 in Vinalhaven, Maine. The boy was found hanging with his neck entrapped between the playard frame and the metal base rod of the tent that had been partially tied by pieces of nylon rope and partially attached by clips. The tent was tied to the playard because the child was able to pop off the clips. Apparently, the child became entrapped while attempting to climb out of the playard. In three other incidents, children were able to remove one or more clips and place their necks between the tent and the playard. The children were not injured. The dome-shaped white-colored mesh tent is designed to fit over playards as small as 28 inches by 40 inches or as large as 31 inches by 44 inches to contain a child. There are 12 plastic clips to secure the base of the tent to the top rail of the playard through button holes along the bottom of the tent. The tent has a zippered side for putting in and taking out the child. The cribs were made in China and sold at Walmart, Amazon.com and various baby and children’s stores nationwide from January 2005 through February 2010 for about $60. Consumers should immediately stop using the playard tents and contact Tots in Mind to get free replacement clips. Replacement clips will be available in late August or early September 2010. Contact Tots in Mind toll-free at (800) 626-0339 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at www.TotsinMind.com Note: Health Canada&#8217;s press release is available at <img src="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10303a.jpg" alt="Picture of Recalled Portable Playard" width="541" height="578" /></p>
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		<title>Youth Tiara Recalled by Wilton Industries Due to Lead Exposure Hazard</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Youth Tiara Recalled by Wilton Industries Due to Lead Exposure Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. &#8211; 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>Youth Tiara Recalled by Wilton Industries Due to Lead Exposure Hazard</h2>
<p>WASHINGTON, D.C. &#8211; 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.</p>
<p><strong>Name of Product: </strong>Children&#8217;s Tiara</p>
<p><strong>Units: </strong>About 7,300</p>
<p><strong>Importer: </strong>Wilton Industries Inc. of Woodridge, Ill.</p>
<p><strong>Hazard: </strong>The tiara contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.</p>
<p><strong>Incidents/Injuries: </strong>None reported</p>
<p><strong>Description: </strong>This recall involves the Wilton® Youth Tiara with a SKU number of 120-228. The SKU number is located on the back of the package in the lower right corner. The tiara is silver-colored with clear crystals.</p>
<p><strong>Sold at: </strong>Party City, Jo-Ann Fabrics, Ben Franklin Stores, Amazon.com, and other retailers nationwide from June 2009 through April 2010 for about $13</p>
<p><strong>Manufactured in: </strong>China</p>
<p><strong>Remedy: </strong>Consumers should immediately take the recalled tiaras away from children and contact Wilton Industries for a full refund.</p>
<p><strong>Consumer Contact: </strong>For additional information, contact Wilton Industries at (800) 593-7866 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday and between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. CT Fridays or visit the firm&#8217;s website at <a href="http://www.wilton.com">www.wilton.com</a></p>
<p><img src="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10279a.jpg" alt="Picture of the recalled tiara" width="300" height="172" /></p>
<p><img src="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10279b.jpg" alt="Tiara retail package" width="580" height="600" /></p>
<p><img src="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10279c.jpg" alt="Location of the SKU number" width="660" height="340" /></p>

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		<title>Baby Walkers Recalled by Suntech Enterprises Due to Fall Hazard</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:45:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Don r. Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Baby Walkers Recalled by Suntech Enterprises Due to Fall Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. &#8211; 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Baby Walkers Recalled by Suntech Enterprises Due to Fall Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. &#8211; 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Baby Walkers Units: About 8,400 Importer: Suntech Enterprises Inc., of Commerce, Calif. Hazard: The recalled walkers can fit through a standard doorway and fail to have sufficient stair-fall protection to prevent falls down stairs. Babies using these walkers can be seriously injured or killed if they fall down stairs. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The baby walkers have a plastic frame supported by four wheels and eight brake pads. The walkers were sold in blue, pink, and green with a white activity tray and patterned, vinyl seat. Item number WK110 or WK112 is printed on the side of the packaging. Sold at: Small juvenile product stores in California, Illinois, New York and Texas from January 2007 through December 2009 for between $25 and $30. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the walkers and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Suntech Enterprises toll-free at (888) 268-8139 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Note: This recall is being conducted voluntarily, however, in May 2010, CPSC issued a new mandatory rule on baby walkers that is effective on December 21, 2010. The walkers will be required to either: 1) be too wide to fit through a standard doorway, or 2) have features, such as a gripping mechanism, to stop the walker at the edge of a step.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10269a.jpg" alt="Picture of recalled walkers" width="454" height="600" /></p>
<p><img src="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10269b.jpg" alt="Picture of recalled walker" width="626" /></p>
<p>To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC&#8217;s Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC&#8217;s teletypewriter at (301) 595-7054. To join a CPSC e-mail subscription list, please go to <a href="https://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx">https://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx</a>. Consumers can obtain recall and general safety information by logging on to CPSC&#8217;s Web site at <a href="http://www.cpsc.gov/">www.cpsc.gov</a>.</p>

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		<title>Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roll-Up Blinds by Chicology</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:39:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Don r. Johnson</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roll-Up Blinds by Chicology</strong></p>
<p> Chicology has added its name to the retailers joining the voluntary recall in December 2009 of ALL Roman shades and roll-up blinds. WASHINGTON, D.C. &#8211; 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Roll-up blinds Units: About 6,200 Importer: Chicology of Ontario, Calif. Hazard: Strangulations can occur if the lifting loop slides off the side of the blind and a child&#8217;s neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material. Incidents/Injuries: None reported Description: This recall involves the French Antique Gold, Zen Moss, Tropic Ginger, and Kansas White roll-up blind models. The roll-up shades are gold, green, tan and white and are made from natural fiber-paper, jute, and polyester. Sold at: Online retailers including Overstock.com, Bestwindowtreatments.com, Bedbathstore.com, Unbeatablesale.com, Bonton.com, Linensource.com, and Solutions.com from April 2006 through March 2010. Manufactured in: Taiwan Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the roll-up blinds and contact Chicology to obtain a free retrofit kit Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact the company toll-free at (866) 999-6188 or visit the company&#8217;s website at www.chicology.com. You can also e-mail the company at <a href="mailto:info@chicology.com">info@chicology.com</a></p>
<p><img src="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10263a.jpg" alt="Picture of French recalled blind" width="400" height="600" /></p>
<p><img src="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10263b.jpg" alt="Picture of Zen recalled blind" width="400" height="600" /><img src="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10263c.jpg" alt="Picture of Tropic recalled blind" width="512" height="600" /></p>
<p><img src="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10263d.jpg" alt="Picture of Kansas recalled blind" width="650" height="600" /></p>

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		<title>IKEA Recalls Roller Blinds, all Roman Blinds and all Roll-Up Blinds Due to Risk of Strangulation</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 23:28:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Don r. Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[IKEA Recalls Roller Blinds, all Roman Blinds and all Roll-Up Blinds Due to Risk of Strangulation Expands previous recalls of Roman and roller blinds and has added its name to the retailers joining the voluntary recall announced in December 2009 of ALL Roman shades and roll-up blinds. WASHINGTON, D.C. &#8211; The U.S. Consumer Product Safety [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>IKEA Recalls Roller Blinds, all Roman Blinds and all Roll-Up Blinds Due to Risk of Strangulation</h2>
<p><strong>Expands previous recalls of Roman and roller blinds and has added its name to the retailers joining the voluntary recall announced in <a href="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10077.html">December 2009</a> of ALL Roman shades and roll-up blinds.</strong></p>
<p>WASHINGTON, D.C. &#8211; The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following product. Consumers should stop using products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.</p>
<p><strong>Name of Product: </strong>Roller, Roman, and Roll-Up blinds</p>
<p><strong>Units: </strong>About 3,360,000 (about 790,000 Roman blinds were recalled in <a href="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09050.html">November 2008</a> and <a href="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09325.html">August 2009</a> and about 533,000 Roller blinds were recalled in <a href="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10022.html">October 2009</a>)</p>
<p><strong>Distributor: </strong>IKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa.</p>
<p><strong>Hazards:</strong></p>
<blockquote><p><strong>Roller Blinds:</strong> Strangulations can occur if the blind&#8217;s looped bead chain is not attached to the wall or the floor with the tension device provided and a child&#8217;s neck becomes entangled in the free-standing loop.</p>
<p><strong>Roman Blinds:</strong> Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. An additional hazard exists when the Roman blind has a continuous looped bead chain that if not attached to the wall or floor, which poses a strangulation hazard to children.</p>
<p><strong>Roll-up Blinds</strong> Strangulations can occur if the lifting loops slide off the side of the blind and a child&#8217;s neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material.</p></blockquote>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>Incidents/Injuries:</strong></p>
<blockquote><p><strong>Roman Blinds:</strong> CPSC and IKEA received a new report of a 1 ½-year old boy in Lowell, Massachusetts who suffered a near strangulation in February 28, 2010. On April 4, 2008, a 1-year old girl in Greenwich, Conn. became entangled in the inner cord of an IKEA Roman blind and strangled. CPSC and IKEA also received a report of a 2-year old boy who suffered a near strangulation. The last two incidents prompted previous recalls.</p>
<p><strong>Roll-up Blinds</strong> No incidents reported.</p>
<p><strong>Roller Blinds:</strong> No incidents reported.</p></blockquote>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>Description: </strong>This recall involves roller blinds that do not have a tension device attached to the bead chain, all Roman blinds and all roll-up blinds.</p>
<p><strong>Sold at: </strong>IKEA stores nationwide from January 1998 through June 2009 for between $5 and $55.</p>
<p><strong>Manufactured in: </strong>India, Estonia, China, and Poland.</p>
<p><strong>Remedy: </strong>Consumers should immediately stop using the roller blinds that do not have a tension device attached to the chain, all Roman blinds and all roll-up blinds and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund. In a previous recall, IKEA reminded consumers who have roller blinds with a tension device attached to the bead chain to make sure the tension device is installed into the wall or floor. If the consumer has difficulty installing the tension device, contact IKEA for additional information.</p>
<p><strong>Consumer Contact: </strong>For additional information, contact IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime, or visit the firm&#8217;s website at <a href="http://www.ikea.com/ms/en_us/about_ikea/press/product_recalls/index.html">www.ikea-usa.com</a></p>
<p><strong>Note: </strong>Health Canada&#8217;s press release is available at <a href="http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=1076">http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=1076</a></p>
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		<title>Rhino Toys Inc. Recalls Bead Toy Due to Choking Hazard</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 23:21:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Don r. Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rhino Toys Inc. Recalls Bead Toy Due to Choking Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. &#8211; 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Rhino Toys Inc. Recalls Bead Toy Due to Choking Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. &#8211; The U.S. Consumer Product Safety</strong> 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Beado handheld bead play toys Units: About 5,500 Importer: Rhino Toys Inc., of Santa Cruz, Calif. Hazard: The toys&#8217; plastic wires can detach from the hubs due to insufficient adhesive, allowing the beads to slide off. The loose beads pose a choking hazard to young children. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: This recall involves the Beado hand-held beaded play toy with model number 1501 and date code 02910 04323A. The product measures six inches in diameter and is composed of four blue plastic &#8220;hubs&#8221;, six white plastic &#8220;wires&#8221; and twelve multi-colored beads that slide along the wires. The model number and date code are printed on the bottom of the packaging and the date code is also inside of the blue hubs (see picture below). Beados that have a date code different than 02910 or have a date code of 02910 and an inspection sticker on the bottom of the packaging and a black mark by the date code inside the blue hub (see picture below) are not included in this recall. Sold at: Specialty toy and juvenile retailers from March 2010 through May 2010 for about $12. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using this recalled toy and return it to the store where it was purchased to receive a full refund or a replacement Beado hand-held beaded toy. Consumer Contact: For additional information, please contact Rhino Toys toll free at (877) 887-4433 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm&#8217;s website at <a href="http://www.rhinotoys.com">www.rhinotoys.com</a></p>
<p><img src="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10260a.jpg" alt="Picture of recalled bead play toy" width="580" height="600" /></p>
<p><img src="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10260b.jpg" alt="date code on the toy" width="580" height="529" /></p>
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		<title>Bayside Furnishings Recalls to Repair Youth Beds Sold at Costco Due to Entrapment Hazard</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 19:21:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Don r. Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bayside Furnishings Recalls to Repair Youth Beds Sold at Costco Due to Entrapment Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. &#8211; 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. It is illegal to resell [...]]]></description>
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<p>WASHINGTON, D.C. &#8211; 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.</p>
<p><strong>Name of Product: </strong>&#8220;Pirates of the Caribbean&#8221; Twin Trundle Beds</p>
<p><strong>Units: </strong>About 2,000</p>
<p><strong>Distributor: </strong>Bayside Furnishings (a division of Whalen), of San Diego, Calif.</p>
<p><strong>Hazard: </strong>The headboard has a storage bin that poses an entrapment hazard to young children.</p>
<p><strong>Incidents/Injuries: </strong>CPSC received one report of a 4 year-old boy whose head became entrapped in the opening of the storage bin. He sustained bruises on the back of his left and right ears.</p>
<p><strong>Description: </strong>This recall involves the Bayside youth bed: the Pirates of the Caribbean Twin Trundle Bed. The preassembled headboard has a brown wood base with decorative carvings, three open storage compartments, a storage bin and a mast. The storage bin located in the headboard, measures approximately 39 inches long, 6 1/2 inches wide and 24 inches deep. The &#8220;Pirates of the Caribbean&#8221; trademark is embossed on a metal plate inside the headboard. The name and address of the manufacturer, model number, manufacture date and &#8220;Made in China&#8221; is printed on a label affixed to the inside of the mattress frame side rails.</p>
<p><strong>Sold exclusively at: </strong>Costco stores nationwide from January 2006 through January 2010 for between $700 and $1,400.</p>
<p><strong>Manufactured in: </strong>China</p>
<p><strong>Remedy: </strong>Consumers should immediately stop using the headboard storage bin and contact the firm to receive a free repair kit that will permanently close the headboard storage bin. The repair kits will be mailed to consumers in approximately 4 to 6 weeks.</p>
<p><strong>Consumer Contact: </strong>For additional information, call Bayside toll-free at (877) 494-2536 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT or visit the firm&#8217;s website at <a href="http://www.baysidefurnishings.com">www.baysidefurnishings.com</a></p>
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		<title>McDonald’s Recalls Movie Themed Drinking Glasses Due to Potential Cadmium Risk</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2010 19:36:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Don r. Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[McDonald’s Recalls Movie Themed Drinking Glasses Due to Potential Cadmium Risk WASHINGTON, D.C. &#8211; 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>McDonald’s Recalls Movie Themed Drinking Glasses Due to Potential Cadmium Risk</h2>
<p>WASHINGTON, D.C. &#8211; 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.</p>
<p><strong>Name of Product: </strong>“Shrek Forever After 3D” Collectable Drinking Glasses</p>
<p><strong>Units: </strong>About 12 million</p>
<p><strong>Manufacturer: </strong>ARC International, of Millville, NJ.</p>
<p><strong>Distributor: </strong>McDonald’s Corp., Oakbrook, Ill.</p>
<p><strong>Hazard: </strong>The designs on the glasses contain cadmium. Long term exposure to cadmium can cause adverse health effects.</p>
<p><strong>Incidents/Injuries: </strong>None reported.</p>
<p><strong>Description: </strong>The “Shrek Forever After 3D” collectable drinking glass are 16 ounce glasses that came in four designs, Shrek, Fiona, Puss n’ Boots, and Donkey.</p>
<p><strong>Sold exclusively at: </strong>McDonald’s restaurants nationwide from May 2010 into June 2010 for about $2.</p>
<p><strong>Manufactured in: </strong>United States</p>
<p><strong>Remedy: </strong>McDonald’s is asking consumers to immediately stop using the glass out of an abundance of caution. Visit <a href="http://www.aboutmcdonalds.com/mcd/our_company/mcd_faq/shrek_glasses_recall.html">www.mcdonalds.com</a> for additional instructions on how to obtain a full refund.</p>
<p><strong>Consumer Contact: </strong>For additional information, contact McDonald’s toll-free at (800) 244-6227 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              (800) 244-6227      end_of_the_skype_highlighting between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at <a href="http://www.aboutmcdonalds.com/mcd/our_company/mcd_faq/shrek_glasses_recall.html">www.mcdonalds.com</a></p>
<p><strong>Note:</strong> CPSC was made aware of issues with this product through the Office of Congresswoman Jackie Speier from California.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10257.jpg" alt="Picture of Recalled Drinking Glasses" width="800" height="506" /></p>

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