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| The 2010 Pool Safely Summer Snapshot; CPSC and HSC Release Summer Figures on Child Drownings |
| As children across America go back-to-school, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the Home Safety Council (HSC), a Pool Safely campaign partner, are releasing a snapshot on drowning incidents for the 2010 summer swimming season. |
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| No Specific Cause Found Yet Linking Dry Max Diapers to Diaper Rash |
| The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada (HC) have reviewed consumer incident reports and other information involving Pampers Dry Max diapers. To date, the review has not identified any specific cause linking Dry Max diapers to diaper rash. |
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| Toshiba Recalls T Series Notebook Computers Due to Burn Hazard |
| The notebook computers can overheat at the notebook's plug-in to the AC adapter, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
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| Swing Sets Recalled by Kompan Inc. for Repair Due to Fall Hazard |
| The joint connection between the horizontal top beam and the vertical end bracket and support post system can crack and break, posing a fall and impact hazard to users. |
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| CPSC Makes Recall Data Available Electronically to Businesses, 3rd Party Developers |
| The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is making its product safety information on all recalls available in an electronic data set for use by businesses and software and application developers. |
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| 32-Inch Sharp LCD-TVs Recalled Due to Risk of Injury |
| The TV stand's neck support can break and cause the TV to tip-over, posing a risk of injury to the consumer. |
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| Slow Cookers Recalled by Sensio Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Kohl's Department Stores |
| The slow cooker's control panel can overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard. |
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| Magnetic Maze Boards Recalled by Lakeshore Learning Materials Due to Choking, Intestinal and Aspiration Hazards |
| The magnetic maze board's plastic wand can separate and expose a magnet that can be a choking hazard to children. Also, if a child has more than one of these toys and the magnets detach and are swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal. |
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| Television Wall Mounts Recalled by Milestone AV Technologies Due to Injury Hazard |
| The elbow joint components on the wall mount's arm do not fit together properly, causing the attached television to tilt and possibly fall when the television is adjusted. This could pose an injury hazard to a consumer. |
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| Char-Broil Recalls Vertical Gas Smokers Due to Injury Hazard |
| When the temperature setting is in "low," the smoker's hose/valve/regulator (HVR) assembly does not allow sufficient gas to flow, causing the flame to extinguish. Gas continues to flow and build up inside the smoker. If the smoker is reignited the build-up of propane gas can cause an explosion that bursts the smoker's door open, posing an injury hazard. |
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| Baby Hammock Metal Stands Recalled by MamaLittleHelper Due to Fall Hazard |
| The C-shaped metal stand can break where the curved arm attaches to the leg of the metal frame, posing a fall hazard to an infant in the hammock. |
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| Baby Hammocks Recalled by MamaLittleHelper Due to Suffocation Hazard |
| The side-to-side shifting or tilting of the hammock can cause the infant to roll and become entrapped or wedged against the hammock's fabric and/or mattress pad, resulting in a suffocation hazard. |
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| Williams-Sonoma Recalls Baby Bottle Warmers Due to Burn Hazard |
| The bottle warmers can overheat liquids and baby food, posing a burn hazard to adults and babies. |
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| White Tiger Outdoor Folding Chairs Recalled Due to Fall Hazard |
| The wooden frame of the chairs can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
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| Lan Enterprises Recalls Zooper Tango Double Strollers Due to Collapse Hazard |
| The stroller's frame latch above the front wheels can fail when the stroller hits an object, causing the stroller to unexpectedly collapse. This can result in minor scrapes, cuts and bruises. |
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| Swing Sets Recalled by Kompan Inc. for Repair Due to Fall Hazard |
| The joint connection between the horizontal top beam and the vertical end bracket and support post system can crack and break, posing a fall and impact hazard to users. |
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| Magnetic Maze Boards Recalled by Lakeshore Learning Materials Due to Choking, Intestinal and Aspiration Hazards |
| The magnetic maze board's plastic wand can separate and expose a magnet that can be a choking hazard to children. Also, if a child has more than one of these toys and the magnets detach and are swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal. |
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| Baby Hammock Metal Stands Recalled by MamaLittleHelper Due to Fall Hazard |
| The C-shaped metal stand can break where the curved arm attaches to the leg of the metal frame, posing a fall hazard to an infant in the hammock. |
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| Baby Hammocks Recalled by MamaLittleHelper Due to Suffocation Hazard |
| The side-to-side shifting or tilting of the hammock can cause the infant to roll and become entrapped or wedged against the hammock's fabric and/or mattress pad, resulting in a suffocation hazard. |
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| Williams-Sonoma Recalls Baby Bottle Warmers Due to Burn Hazard |
| The bottle warmers can overheat liquids and baby food, posing a burn hazard to adults and babies. |
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| Lan Enterprises Recalls Zooper Tango Double Strollers Due to Collapse Hazard |
| The stroller's frame latch above the front wheels can fail when the stroller hits an object, causing the stroller to unexpectedly collapse. This can result in minor scrapes, cuts and bruises. |
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| Circus World Recalls Wireless Video Baby Monitors Due to Overheating Hazard |
| Wiring in the baby monitor camera can overheat and emit smoke, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
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| P. Graham Dunn Recalls Toy Rattles Due to Choking Hazard |
| The wooden dowels can be installed at an angle, allowing the metal rattle inside to become exposed. This poses a serious choking hazard to young children. |
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| Fisher-Price Recalls Little People Play 'n Go Campsite(tm) Due to Choking Hazard |
| The plastic Sonya Lee figure in the play set can break at the waist, exposing small parts which pose a choking hazard to young children. |
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| Pottery Barn Kids Recalls to Repair Madeline Bunk Beds Due to Entrapment Hazard |
| The end structure of the bunk bed can pose an entrapment hazard to young children, a violation of the Safety Standard for Entrapment Hazards in Bunk Bed, 16 C.F.R. Part 1513. Children can get their necks caught in the opening between the post and the decorative molding. |
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| Baby Matters Recalls Nap Nanny(r) Recliners Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards; One Infant Death Reported |
| Infants can partially fall or hang over the side of the Nap Nanny(r) even while the harness is in use. This situation can be worse if the Velcro(tm) straps, located inside the Nap Nanny(r) cover are not properly attached to the "D"-rings located on the foam, or if consumers are using the first generation model Nap Nanny(r) that was sold without "D"-rings. |
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| Near Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman and Roller Shades by Smith+Noble |
| The shades pose a strangulation risk to children. |
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| Pacifiers Recalled by Antonio Flores Due to Choking Hazard |
| The pacifier fails to meet federal safety standards. The nipple can separate from the base easily, the pacifier handle is too long, the mouth guard is too small and there are no ventilation holes on the mouth guard. The pacifier could pose a choking and aspiration hazard to young children. |
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| Child's Death Prompts Recall to Repair Portable Playard Tent by Tots in Mind Due to Strangulation Hazard |
| 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. |
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| Pottery Barn Kids Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards |
| 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. |
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| Toshiba Recalls T Series Notebook Computers Due to Burn Hazard |
| The notebook computers can overheat at the notebook's plug-in to the AC adapter, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
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| 32-Inch Sharp LCD-TVs Recalled Due to Risk of Injury |
| The TV stand's neck support can break and cause the TV to tip-over, posing a risk of injury to the consumer. |
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| Slow Cookers Recalled by Sensio Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Kohl's Department Stores |
| The slow cooker's control panel can overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard. |
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| Television Wall Mounts Recalled by Milestone AV Technologies Due to Injury Hazard |
| The elbow joint components on the wall mount's arm do not fit together properly, causing the attached television to tilt and possibly fall when the television is adjusted. This could pose an injury hazard to a consumer. |
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| White Tiger Outdoor Folding Chairs Recalled Due to Fall Hazard |
| The wooden frame of the chairs can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
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| Brigade Hickory Handle Sledge Hammers Recalled by White Cap Construction Supply Due to Risk of Injury |
| The head of the sledge hammer can loosen and detach, posing a risk of impact injury to consumerss. |
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| Electrical Wire Recalled by Cerro Wire due to Fire Hazard |
| While the actual electrical wire has "14 gauge" printed on it, the packaging incorrectly labels the electrical wire as 12 gauge. If used as a 12 gauge wire, it can overload, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
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| Asurion Recalls Counterfeit BlackBerry(r)-branded Batteries Due to Burn and Fire Hazards |
| The counterfeit batteries can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards. |
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| Additional Reports of Fires and Low Consumer Response Rate Prompt Reannouncement of Goldstar and Comfort-Aire Dehumidifier Recall |
| The power connector for the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. |
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| Bosch Thermotechnology Recalls Boiler Survey Kits Due to Fire Hazard |
| The use of a silver-colored gas pipe adapter included in the service kit can lead to gas leakage, posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers. |
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| Miami Breaker Recalls Counterfeit Square D Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Hazard |
| The recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" or "SQD" have been determined to be counterfeit by Square D and can fail to trip when they are overloaded, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
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| Near Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman and Roller Shades by Smith+Noble |
| The shades pose a strangulation risk to children. |
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| Wire Feed Welders Recalled by Star Asia USA Due to Burn Hazard |
| The wire welder's torch does not have a cold contactor as erroneously stated on the packaging and instruction manual. Without this feature, the welder generates an electrical arc immediately upon contact with the welding material, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
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| PDi Communications Recalls Televisions Installed in Healthcare Facilities Due to Fire Hazard |
| A capacitor on the television's power supply board can fail, posing a fire hazard. |
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| Marley Engineered Products Recalls Baseboard Heaters Sold at Grainger Due to Fire Hazard |
| The baseboard heaters are labeled for 240 or 208 volt use. However, some of the heaters have an internal heater built for a maximum of 120 volts. If the heater is connected to a 240 or 208 volt electrical circuit as directed, the unit could catch fire. |
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| Char-Broil Recalls Vertical Gas Smokers Due to Injury Hazard |
| When the temperature setting is in "low," the smoker's hose/valve/regulator (HVR) assembly does not allow sufficient gas to flow, causing the flame to extinguish. Gas continues to flow and build up inside the smoker. If the smoker is reignited the build-up of propane gas can cause an explosion that bursts the smoker's door open, posing an injury hazard. |
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| Bed Bath & Beyond Recalls Solar Lighted Cantilever Umbrellas Due to Injury Hazard |
| A plastic connector which attaches to the arm of the umbrella can break, causing the umbrella to collapse. This poses a risk of injury to the user. |
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| Husqvarna Professional Products Recalls Riding Lawn Tractors Due to Fire Hazard |
| The fuel line on the rear-mounted fuel tank is too long and can come in contact with moving parts while the tractor is in use, posing a fire hazard. |
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| Atico International USA Recalls Bamboo Torches Due to Laceration Hazard |
| The fuel canister that holds the wick of the torch has a sharp edge inside the lip of the opening that poses a laceration hazard when consumers try to remove the wick. |
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| Snow Blowers Recalled by The Toro Company Due to Fire Hazard |
| Exposure to ethanol in gasoline can cause the carburetor needle to become corroded. A corroded needle can stick in the open position and allow fuel to leak from the carburetor, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
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| Super Lightning Rocket Fireworks Recalled by Big Fireworks Due to Risk of Burn |
| The rockets are overloaded with pyrotechnic composition, violating the federal regulatory standard for this product. This could result in a greater than expected explosion, posing a risk of burns and bodily harm to nearby consumers. |
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| Cummins Power Generation Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire Hazard |
| Fuel can leak through the carburetor during normal usage, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
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| Eastwind Industries Recalls Kuuma Stow and Go Grills Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at West Marine Stores |
| If the fuel container is not completely threaded on the regulator during installation, the propane tanks can leak fuel. This poses a fire hazard to consumers. |
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| Agio International Recalls Outdoor Gas Fire Columns Sold Exclusively at Costco Due to Fire Hazard |
| Gas can leak from connections in the column, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
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| Ardica Recalls Heated Jackets and Vests Due to Burn Hazard |
| Electrical connections in the warming components in the jackets and vest can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
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| Outdoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by American Electric Lighting Due to Shock Hazard |
| Improper wiring in the light fixtures poses a shock hazard to consumers. |
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| Gas Cans Recalled by No-Spill; Containers Can Leak and Create Fire Hazard |
| The gas containers can leak fuel at the black plastic collar where the spout connects to the can, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. |
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| Sagittarius Sporting Goods Recalls Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
| The flexible rubber hose on the LP gas tank can come into contact with burner box, causing the hose to melt and rupture when the grill is lit. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
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| Verandah Patio Fireplaces Recalled by W.S. Badcock Corp. Due to Fire Hazard |
| A paint used to finish the exterior shell may catch fire, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
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| JCPenney Recalls Cooks Outdoor BBQ Grills Due to Fire Hazard |
| The drip pan on the grill does not allow for adequate drainage, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. |
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| Powertec Recalls to Repair Leverage Gyms Due to Injury Hazard |
| Detachment of the exercise workbench from the gym system causes instability, posing a risk of injury to consumers. |
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| Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Injury Hazard |
| A faulty housing for the ignition switch can allow water to enter and activate the electric starter unintentionally. This poses a serious hazard of injury or death. |
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| Brine Recalls VIP Lacrosse Gloves Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard |
| Screen printing ink used on the silver triad logo on the back of the glove contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
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| Baja Motorsports Recalls Mini Bikes and Go-Carts Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
| The gas cap can leak or detach from the fuel tank on the recalled mini bikes and go-carts, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. In addition, the throttle can stick due to an improperly positioned fuel line and throttle cable, posing a sudden acceleration hazard to consumers. |
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| Muddy Outdoors Recalls Climbing Sticks Due to Fall Hazard |
| Bolts that secure the cam locks to the frame of these climbing sticks that retains the rope around the tree can break, allowing the cam locks to detach from the frame. This causes the retaining rope to detach and the climbing stick to release from the tree, posing a fall hazard to the user. |
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| Seattle Bike Supply Recalls Bicycles and Framesets Due to Fall Hazard |
| The bicycle fork's legs can separate from the fork crown and cause the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard and risk of injury. |
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| All Terrain Vehicles Recalled by American Suzuki Motor Corp. Due to Loss of Control Hazard |
| The flame arrester screen can become detached from its mounting ring, preventing the throttle valve from returning to the idle position when the throttle lever is released and causing the rider to lose control of the ATV. This poses a serious hazard of injury or death. |
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| Campus Cruisers Recalls Bicycles Due to Front Fork Failure |
| The bicycle's front fork can crack or break, causing a sudden loss of steering control and posing a fall hazard to bicyclists. |
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| Felt Bicycles Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard |
| The bicycle's fork steer tube can break, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer injuries. |
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| Aqua Lung America Recalls Apeks WTX Power Inflators Due to Drowning Hazard |
| The oral inflator button is not properly bonded to the oral stem and can fall off during use, posing a leak of the buoyancy compensator contents. This poses a drowning hazard. |
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| Ski Boot Sole Pads with Steel Inserts and All-Terrain Ski Boots configured with them Recalled by Salomon USA Due to Fall Hazard |
| The toe portion of the boot pad may unexpectedly release from the touring-style ski binding on a ski, posing a fall or injury hazard to the user. |
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| BRP Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard |
| Friction between the fuel hose and the electronic control unit can cause the fuel hose to wear and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard. |
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| Chairs Recalled by Brunswick Bowling & Billiards Corporation Due to Fall Hazard |
| The chair frame can separate from the seating section of the chair, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
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| Utility Snow Sled Hitch Recalled by Pelican International Due to Injury Hazard |
| The screw(s) in the hitch can become loose and fall off due to vibrations when items are being towed, allowing the sled and hitch to detach from the towing vehicle. This poses an injury hazard to the user and bystanders. |
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| Primal Vantage Expands Recall of Plastic Tree Steps Due to Fall Hazard |
| The plastic portion of the step can break, posing a fall hazard to the user. |
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