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These are the CPSC recalls issued between May 19, – May 25, 2010.
As a reminder:
In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines(pdf) (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled in the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.
Be sure to check old hand-me-downs for this!
You can find even more detailed information on all recalled products mentioned below on CPSC.gov. All information below comes directly from the CPSC website.
Name of Product: Ameristep Plastic Strap-On Tree Step
Hazard: The plastic portion of the step can break, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Description: Product is a plastic tree step that attaches to a tree via a nylon strap and a large metal buckle. It is used to climb a tree in order to hunt from an elevated position. Models 105 and …

Below are the CPSC recalls issued since Wednesday, May 5, 2010. Drop-side crib, kids jewelry and more make out this week’s list.
As a reminder:
In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines(pdf) (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled in the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.
Be sure to check old hand-me-downs for this!
You can find even more detailed information on all recalled products mentioned below on CPSC.gov. All information below comes directly from the CPSC website.
Smiles
Smarty Pants Mama
PS – Has Recall Wednesday ever alerted you of a product that you actually have had in your home? I want to hear about it!!! Please share!
Name of Product: Sport Cap 2.0 water bottle spouts
Hazard: The water bottle spouts can break or crack, posing a choking hazard to children and adults.
Description: The Sport Cap …

Each Wednesday I provide readers with a detailed list, including photo and sold at locations, of the most recent CPSC product recalls.  All information comes directly from the CPSC website.
Previous postings can be found below:
March 3, 2010: Scotsman® Commercial Modular Cube Ice Machines, Scooby Doo, Tweety and Batman Fork and Spoon Sets,Lutron and Meijer Roman Shades
February 24, 2010: Martha Stewart Collection® Enameled Steel Kettle, Hooded Sweatshirts w/ Drawstrings, Pumptec Electric Motor Controllers Submersible
September 30, 2009: Flame Guards on Clear-Vu® Torch Fuel Containers, Single and Double “Parachute” Hammocks & Wooden Bunk Beds
September23, 2009: Trudeau Garlic Duo Slicers and Clarks® children’s shoes
September 9, 2009: Children’s Animal Masks and Pendants, & 10 Speed SRAM Bicycle Chains with PowerLock connector links
September 2, …

Below are the CPSC recalls that I have received since Wednesday, February 17, 2010. Again I’m seeing recalls for hooded sweatshirts. At least once a month childrens’ hooded sweatshirts are recalled due to drawstrings around the neck. The drawstring poses a tremendous strangulation risk to children.
In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled in the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts. Be sure to check old hand-me-downs for this!
You can find even more detailed information on all recalled products mentioned below on CPSC.gov. All information below comes directly from the CPSC website.
Smiles
Smarty Pants Mama
PS – Has Recall Wednesday ever alerted you of a product that you actually have had in your home? I want to hear about it!!! Please …

Below are the CPSC recalls that I have received this past week. All information below comes directly from the CPSC website.
Please see the CPSC website for more detailed information on the items.
Smiles
Smarty Pants Mama
PS – Has Recall Wednesday ever alerted you of a product that you have had in your home? I want to hear about it!!! Please share!
Name of Product: Flame Guards on Clear-Vu® Torch Fuel Containers
Hazard: The flame guards on the recalled replacement torch fuel containers can malfunction and cause the containers to melt while the torch is in use, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Description: The recall involves Clear-Vu® Torch Fuel Containers sold as replacements. “RC” is stamped on the underside of the flame guard. Clear-Vu® torch fuel containers that came with torches are not included in this recall.
Sold at: Discount, hardware, and home improvement stores nationwide from January …

Below are the CPSC recalls that I have received this past week. All information below comes directly from the CPSC website.Please see the CPSC website for more detailed information on the items.
Smiles
Smarty Pants Mama
PS – Has Recall Wednesday ever alerted you of a product that you have had in your home? I want to hear about it!!! Please share!
Name of Product: Trudeau Garlic Duo Slicers
Hazard: The garlic duo’s slicer blades can break during use, posing a laceration hazard to users.
Description: This product is a combination garlic press and slicer. Recalled model numbers 998009, 998010 or 998010CB were printed on the product’s packing card, hang tag, or UPC label, but not on the product. The units have “Trudeau” embossed on the handle.
Sold at: Department and retail stores nationwide for about $20.
To see more detailed information: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09343.html

Below are the CPSC recalls that I have received this past week. All information below comes directly from the CPSC website. Please see the CPSC website for more detailed information on the items. Smiles Smarty Pants MamaPS – Has Recall Wednesday ever alerted you of a product that you have had in your home? I want to hear about it!!! Please share! Name of Product: Children’s Animal Masks and PendantsHazard: The recalled children’s animal masks and pendants contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.Description: This recall involves a children’s animal mask and four styles of metal pendants. The mask resembles the face of a cat. The pendants have various animated symbols including a dog tag with fire symbol (Bleach), knife and lion symbol (Final Fantasy), Mickey Mouse …

Below are the CPSC recalls that I have received this past week. All information below comes directly from the CPSC website.Please see the CPSC website for more detailed information on the items. Smiles Smarty Pants MamaPS – Has Recall Wednesday ever alerted you of a product that you have had in your home? I want to hear about it!!! Please share!
Name of Product: Durabrand DVD Players. (The August 20 recall of the silver Durabrand DVD player has been expanded to include the pink and purple-colored versions of the same DVD player.)Hazard: The DVD player’s circuit board can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.Description: This recall involves a single DVD player with a remote control. The device was sold in three colors—silver, pink and purple and has a U-shaped opening at the top to insert the DVD. The DVD players …

Below are the CPSC recalls that I have received this past week. Components of the recalls are included below. Please see the CPSC website for more detailed information on the items. Smiles Smarty Pants MamaPS – Has Recall Wednesday ever alerted you of a product that you have had in your home? I want to hear about it!!! Please share!
Name of Product: 2005 Novara Trionfo BicyclesHazard: The fork can separate from the steerer tube which can cause the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard.Description: This recall involves 2005 Novara Trionfo bicycles with Aprebic carbon fiber forks. The bicycles are blue and white with black forks, and have the name “Novara” printed on the bars.Sold at: REI retail stores nationwide from January 2005 through August 2006 for between $720 and $1,900.To see this recall on CPSC’s web site, including pictures of …

Below are the CPSC recalls that I have received this past week. All information below comes directly from the CPSC website.Please see the CPSC website for more detailed information on the items. Smiles Smarty Pants MamaPS – Has Recall Wednesday ever alerted you of a product that you have had in your home? I want to hear about it!!! Please share!Name of Product: Step2 Play Up Gym play setsHazard: The triangular hangers that attach the swing’s ropes to the upper rail of the play set can break, posing a fall hazard to children. Description: This recall involves Step2 Play Up Gym play sets. The recalled outdoor play sets include a platform, climber, slide area and two swings and have a model number of 797300. A red “Step2” logo plate is attached to the front of the play set. Play sets that have …

Below are the CPSC recalls that I have received this past week.Please see the CPSC website for more detailed information on the items. All information below comes directly from the CPSC website.Smiles Smarty Pants MamaPS – Has Recall Wednesday ever alerted you of a product that you actually have had in your home? I want to hear about it!!! Please share!
Name of Product: Bicycles with JD suspension forksHazard: The recalled bicycle’s fork can lose alignment causing the front wheel to turn unexpectedly. This can cause the rider to lose control of the bicycle and crash.Description: The recall involves model year 2008 Cannondale Adventure 2, Adventure 3, Adventure 2 Feminine and Adventure 3 Feminine bicycles. The model name is printed on the bicycle’s frame. The bicycles have a suspension fork with the words “cannondale AT35 adventure trail” printed on them. Bicycles equipped with the …

Below are the CPSC recalls that I have received these past 2 weeks. Due to knee surgery last week, I was a little out of sorts to do my Recall Wednesday.

For even more detailed information on all recalled products mentioned below. All information below comes directly from the CPSC website.Smiles Smarty Pants MamaPS – Has Recall Wednesday ever alerted you of a product that you actually have had in your home? I want to hear about it!!! Please share!

Name of Product: Under Armour Athletic CupsHazard: The cups can break if hit, posing a risk of serious injury hazard to athletes.Description: This recall involves all athletic cups that have the Under Armour logo, including adult, teen, and youth sizes. The cups were sold individually and as part of a set with compression, slider, or jock shorts.Sold at: Sporting good stores and Under Armour outlets …

Below are the CPSC recalls that I have received this past week. For even more detailed information on all recalled products mentioned below. All information below comes directly from the CPSC website.Smiles Smarty Pants MamaPS – Has Recall Wednesday ever alerted you of a product that you actually have had in your home? I want to hear about it!!! Please share!
Name of Product: Toaster Oven/BroilersHazard: Electrical connections in the toaster oven/broilers can become loose, posing electrical shock and burn hazards.Description: This recall involves toaster oven/broilers with model number RTO1400SS. The units are stainless steel and black plastic. “Haier” is printed on the front and the model number is printed on a label on the back of the toaster oven/broilers.Sold at: Mass merchandisers and specialty retailers nationwide from September 2006 through January 2009 for approximately $20 to $40.To see this recall on CPSC’s web …

Below are the CPSC recalls that I have received this past week. For even more detailed information on all recalled products mentioned below. All information below comes directly from the CPSC website.Smiles Smarty Pants MamaPS – Has Recall Wednesday ever alerted you of a product that you actually have had in your home? I want to hear about it!!! Please share!
Name of Product: Philips Senseo One-Cup CoffeemakersHazard: An electrical fault and the build-up of calcium from hard or medium water can cause an obstruction in the coffeemaker. If this happens, the boiler can burst, posing a burn hazard to consumers.Description: This recall involves Senseo one-cup coffeemakers with model numbers HD 7810, HD 7811, HD 7815, HD 7820, HD 7832, and HD 7890. Model numbers are located on the bottom of the coffeemaker. Date codes are printed on the bottom of the coffeemaker. …

Below are the CPSC recalls that I have received this past week. There is a recall for CARS shoes for kids. I know that CARS is a very popular movie and theme in many homes, so please be sure to read the information below and on the CPSC website. For even more detailed information on all recalled products mentioned below. All information below comes directly from the CPSC website.
Smiles
Smarty Pants Mama
PS – Has Recall Wednesday ever alerted you of a product that you actually have had in your home? I want to hear about it!!! Please share!
Name of Product: GE Profile™ Freestanding Dual Fuel Ranges
Hazard: The wiring in the rear of the range can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Description: This recall involves GE Profile 30” Freestanding Duel Fuel ranges. The ranges were sold …

Below are the CPSC recalls that I have received this past week. There are a number of recalls for child-related toys/equipment. Please see the CPSC website for further, more detailed information on all recalled products mentioned below. All information below comes directly from the CPSC website.Smiles Smarty Pants MamaPS – Has Recall Wednesday ever alerted you of a product that you actually have had in your home? I want to hear about it!!! Please share!
Name of Product: Log SplittersHazard: The log splitter’s hydraulic cylinders can have defective rod retention, causing the seals to leak and the rods to detach. This can result in serious injury to the operator, as the rod can rapidly and unexpectedly extend the splitting wedge.Description: The log splitters are made of steel and painted orange and black, or blue and black. They …

Below are the CPSC recalls I have received this past week. There are 5 recalls for hooded sweatshirts. The CPSC issued guidelines in September 1999 indicating that hooded, sizes 2T -12, SHOULD NOT have hood or neck drawstrings due to strangulation hazard. I have only included a few pictures of the sweatshirts affected. The CPSC website has additional photographs available.All information below comes directly from the CPSC website. Please see the CPSC website for further, more detailed information on all recalled products mentioned below.Smiles Smarty Pants MamaName of product: Children’s Hooded Fleece JacketsHazard: The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.Description: …

Below are the CPSC recalls I have received this past week. All information comes directly from the CPSC website. Please see the CPSC website for further, more detailed information on all recalled products mentioned below.Smiles Smarty Pants MamaName of product: Solar System Kits and DNA KitsHazard: The surface coating on the educational kit’s wires can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.Description: This recall involves the “Solar System” and the “DNA” children’s educational craft kits sold under the FloraCraft and HYGLOSS brand names. The kits contain green coated wires that measure 14 ½ inches long and Styrofoam shapes. The following model numbers are included in this recall. The model number is located on the kit’s packaging.Craft Kits/Model NumberSolar System Kit/SS2003SS10159901SS2003PDNA Kit/DNA200359903DNA2003P Sold at: Wal-Mart, Michaels, Jo-Ann Stores, Hobby Lobby and …

Below are the CPSC recalls I have received this past week. All information comes directly from the CPSC website. Please see the CPSC website for further, more detailed information on all recalled products mentioned below.
Smiles
Smarty Pants Mama
1. Name of product: Nordstrom Girl’s ShoesHazard: Surface paint on the outer sole of these shoes contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.Description: The recall includes six styles of Nordstrom-brand shoes for girls. “Clarice-Fab” flats are bone colored with a bow. “Eva-Fab” are bone colored T-strap sandals. “Fern-Fab” are ankle strap sandals sold in bone, pink, white, blue polka-dot or pink polka-dot. “Lilly-Fab” are fuchsia gingham ballerina flats with a bow. “Rita-Fab” are ankle strap dress shoes sold in ivory linen, pink linen, white linen, cafe satin, silver satin or …

Below are the CPSC recalls I have received this past week. All information comes directly from the CPSC website. Please see the CPSC website for further, more detailed information on all recalled products mentioned below.Smiles Smarty Pants MamaName of product: All-Clad 4-Square Belgian Waffle MakersHazard: Wiring inside the waffle maker can be damaged and contact the waffle maker’s metal body, posing a shock or fire hazard to consumers.Description: The recalled All-Clad 4-Square Belgian Waffle Maker is electric with a stainless steel exterior. The recall involves units with a model/ref number of #WD700462 and 4-digit manufacture date codes ending in “08”. The model/ref number and manufacture date code are located on a white label on the bottom of the waffle maker.Sold: Exclusively through Williams-Sonoma stores, catalog and Web site nationwide from March 2008 through January 2009 for about $200.To see this recall on CPSC’s …

Below are the CPSC recalls I have received this past week. Note that 1 of the recalls is for toys sold at dollar stores and toy stores. All information comes directly from the listserve email sent by the CPSC. Please see the CPSC website for further, more detailed information on all recalled products mentioned below.Smiles Smarty Pants Mama
Name of product: Handlebar Stems Used on Salsa BicyclesHazard: The handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.Description: This recall involves all CroMoto S.U.L. stems sold as individual aftermarket units and on these models of complete Salsa bicycles: Ala Carte, El Mariachi, Casseroll Triple, Casseroll Single and La Cruz. The aftermarket stems are black and have the word “Salsa” painted on the extension. The complete bike stems are painted to match the bike model color and have the word “Salsa” painted …

Below are the CPSC recalls I received this past week. Note that 1 of the product is a “child’s” toy from Old Navy. All information comes directly from the listserve email sent by the CPSC. Please see the CPSC website for further, more detailed information on all recalled products mentioned below.
Smiles
Smarty Pants Mama
Name of Product: “The General” Compound BowsHazard: The ends of the bow’s limbs can unexpectedly break during use and send fragments of the bow in the direction of the user or bystanders, posing a risk of injury.Description: This recall involves the “The General” compound bows hunting and target models with draw weights of 60 and 70 pounds that do not have a collet (see illustration below) in the limb. The bows measure about 31 inches long and have draw lengths of 26-30 inches. Hunting models were sold in real tree …

Below are the CPSC recalls I received this past week. Note that 2 of the product of “child” toys: Evenflo exersaucer & Handy Mandy Tool Set. All information comes directly from the listserve email sent by the CPSC. Please see the CPSC website for further, more detailed information on all recalled products mentioned below.Smiles Smarty Pants MamaName of Product: Personal Cooking Systems and Group Cooking SystemsHazard: A tight valve attached to the stove’s fuel source can allow gas to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: Jetboil has received five reports of fires resulting from leaking fuel. No injuries have been reported.Description: This recall involves personal and group cooking stoves often used during outdoor camping. The recalled models include: Personal Cooking Systems in black (PBL075-BLK-(PCS) and camo (PBL075-CAMO-(PCS), Backcountry Gourmet Set (BDLFRY), Personal Cooking System with Companion Cup (BDL001), Personal …

Below are the CPSC recalls I received this past week. All information comes directly from the listserve email sent by the CPSC. Please see the CPSC website for further, more detailed information on all recalled products mentioned below.Smiles Smarty Pants MamaName of Product: Bicycles with R-SYS Front Wheel RimsHazard: The spokes on the bicycle’s front wheel rim can break during use, posing a fall and crash hazard to riders.Description: This recall includes R-SYS and R-SYS Premium front wheel rims. They were sold as original equipment on various bicycle brands and were also sold separately. R-SYS wheel rims are designed for road bikes. “R-SYS” is printed on the front rim of the wheels. The rims are 22mm in diameter, with 16 tubular, unidirectional carbon spokes.Sold at: Specialty bicycle retailers from May 2007 through December 2008 for between $700 and $750 for the front wheel …

Below are the CPSC recalls I received this past week. All information comes directly from the listserve email sent by the CPSC. Please see the CPSC website for further, more detailed information on all recalled products mentioned below.
Smiles Smarty Pants Mama
Name of Product: Home Sweet Playhome CanopiesHazard: A child’s head could get entrapped in the canopy’s window openings, posing entrapment and strangulation hazards.Description: The recalled canopies involve the “Home Sweet Playhome” model made of 100% cotton gingham fabric draped from a bamboo hoop which is suspended from the ceiling to create a cylindrical play space measuring 36 inches wide and 9 feet tall. The canopies have an open bottom, a “door” and three multi-paned “windows.” They were sold in blue and pink. “Home Sweet Playhome” canopies sold after October 2005 are not included in this recall. “The Land of Nod” is printed on …

Below are the CPSC recalls I received this past week. All information comes directly from the listserve email sent by the CPSC. Please see the CPSC website for further, more detailed information on all recalled products mentioned below.Smiles Smarty Pants MamaName of Product: LCD television wall mounts

Hazard: The wall mount can crack when used with televisions 26 inches and larger or with televisions that include a DVD player. The television can then fall from the wall mount and pose a serious risk of injury to consumers standing nearby.
Description: These wall mounts are used with flat screen LCD televisions. The recalled wall mounts are INIT models NT-TVM103 and NT-TVM104. The model numbers can be found on the UL sticker on the television interface.
Sold at: Best Buy stores nationwide from June 2007 through December 2008 for between $60 and $90.
To see this recall on CPSC’s …