20 supported consumer-product notices published in June 2011, from official CPSC data.
The garments fail to meet the federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear posing a risk of burn injury to children. The garments are being recalled because they do not meet the tight-fitting sizing requirements.
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The heating element in these toasters can remain energized indefinitely when an item is placed in the toaster which may ignite the contents, posing a fire hazard if the toaster is near flammable items.
The paint used on the drum is in excess of the maximum allowable level of 90 ppm, a violation of the federal lead paint standard.
The brake pedal mounting blocks can crack and separate, resulting in a loss of braking ability. This can result in a crash.
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The wood in the posts of the fort sections on the swing sets can weaken due to rotting, posing a fall hazard.
The dresses fail to meet the federal flammability standard for wearing apparel, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
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The orange grip tape on the tennis racket's handle contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
The hazard labels attached to the batteries used on the generators are printed in Japanese instead of English. As a result, consumers handling the battery may not be able to adequately avoid risks associated with the batteries.
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The decorative plastic flowers can detach, posing a choking hazard.
An audible click heard when the brake pedal is pressed can give a false impression that the brake is fully engaged when it is not. When the brake is not engaged, the stroller can move unexpectedly posing a risk of injury to the child occupant.
Children behind the futon or in the ladder area of the bunk bed can get entrapped when the futon and its metal frame are lowered from the seated to the flat position. Also, the space between the last rung on the bunk bed's ladder and the futon mattress is too small, which can allow a child's body to pass through, but not the head, posing a head and neck entrapment hazard.
A welded eye hook on the swing bar can break, posing a fall hazard.
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