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U.S. CPSC
December 28, 2006 |
CPSC Takes Step Forward In Effort to Protect Children From Hazardous Metal Jewelry The U.S. CPSC unanimously approved an advance notice of proposed rulemaking that could lead to a ban of children's metal jewelry that has more than 0.06 percent of total lead.   |
U.S. CPSC
November 23, 2008 |
Major Retailer Agrees to Pay $500,000 Civil Penalty for Failure to Report Hazardous Outdoor Candles CPSC alleged that IKEA failed to report to the government in a timely manner that outdoor candles it sold could unexpectedly flare up and pose fire and burn injury hazards to consumers when they attempted to extinguish the candles by blowing them out. |
U.S. CPSC
February 20, 2007 |
CPSC Corrects Record on Vinyl Lunchboxes Inaccuracies needlessly unnerved parents. |
U.S. CPSC
June 6, 2002 |
Candles Recalled by Island Soap & Candle Works Pieces of the candles' wick can fall off while burning and the wick can re-ignite after extinguishing, posing a burn and fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
December 20, 2001 |
Walgreen Recalls Candele Glitter Candles The glitter on the candles can ignite, posing a fire hazard... |
U.S. CPSC
December 11, 2007 |
AtHome America Recalls Candles Due to Fire Hazard The candle's wicks are in close proximity causing the candle to burn unevenly and faster than expected, posing a potential fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
February 3, 2005 |
CPSC Announces New Policy Addressing Lead in Children's Metal Jewelry The new policy gives manufacturers, importers and retailers clear guidance on steps they should take to minimize the risk for children. The CPSC is also specifying the laboratory test procedures it will use to analyze lead content. |
U.S. CPSC
May 18, 2006 |
IKEA Recalls Candles for Fire and Burn Hazards The candle's wax can catch fire causing a high flame and posing a fire and burn hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
January 7, 2004 |
Thematic Candles Recalled by Lang Candles Resin in the candleholder can ignite, posing a serious burn and fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
January 24, 2002 |
Value City, Schottenstein Stores Recall Dried Flower Candles When burned, the dried flowers in the candle can catch on fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers... |
U.S. CPSC
October 27, 2005 |
CPSC Logs Record Year For Recalls, Civil Penalties, and Reports of Dangerous Products CPSC obtained the voluntary recall of 397 consumer products in fiscal year 2005. This figure represents the highest number of recalls for the agency in 10 years and includes the highest annual total ever for products not covered by a mandatory safety standard. |
U.S. CPSC
December 20, 2001 |
Dillard's Recalls Pine Tree Candles The candles can collapse, causing the flame to spread and ignite decorative glitter and paint, which poses a fire hazard to consumers... |
U.S. CPSC
May 2, 2007 |
CPSC Warns About Worn Vinyl Baby Bibs Some vinyl materials, including those used as the front or back of baby bibs, contain lead compounds as part of their formulation. |
U.S. CPSC
November 21, 2006 |
Pottery Barn Recalls Gourd Candles for Fire Hazard The gourd candles can have excessive flame height and could fail to self-extinguish when burning down to the bottom of the candle, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
December 24, 2002 |
Atico International Recall of Christmas Candles The wick is not properly set inside the tealight, which may cause the plastic holder to melt and pose a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
December 7, 2010 |
Silver Metallic Pillar Candles Sold Exclusively at Bed Bath & Beyond Stores Recalled By General Wax & Candle Company Due to Fire Hazard The metallic paint on the candles can ignite, posing a risk of fire. |
U.S. CPSC
January 22, 2008 |
Nordstrom Recalls Taper and Votive Candles Due To Fire Hazard The candle's exterior coating can ignite, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
February 27, 2004 |
New York Company Agrees to Pay $100,000 Penalty for Failing to Report Hazard With Outdoor Candles The candles were defective because they would release molten wax on consumers causing serious burns. Between May 1997 and October 1997, E&B Giftware Inc. received notice of 14 incidents in which consumers suffered second and third degree burns, including several cases involving permanent scarring. |
U.S. CPSC
March 18, 2004 |
Bath & Body Works Recall of Votive Candles These votive candles can burn with a high flame or irregular flame posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
January 28, 2011 |
Raynor Marketing Agrees to $390,000 Civil Penalty for Failing to Report Defective Office Chairs The settlement resolves CPSC staff allegations that Raynor Marketing Ltd. was aware of a defect involving office chairs it sold to consumers, as well incidents and injuries, yet the firm failed to report immediately to CPSC as required by federal law. |
U.S. CPSC
March 28, 2005 |
Nature's Finest Recall of Gel Candles The gel used in these candles can catch fire, creating a high flame. This can result in nearby combustibles catching fire and burns to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
July 5, 2002 |
California Company Agrees To $140,000 Fine For Importing Illegal Children's Toys |
U.S. CPSC
August 14, 2006 |
Ballard Designs Inc. Recalls Potted Candles for Fire Hazard The packaging or holder can ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
January 17, 2008 |
The Wick & Petal Co. Recalls Candles Due to Fire Hazard The candles can burn with a high flame, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
September 15, 2003 |
Safety Tips if Hurricane Knocks Out Electricity CPSC Warns of Dangers from Generators and Candles |
U.S. CPSC
June 20, 2005 |
Midwest Cannon Falls Recall of Votive Candles The candles' wax can catch fire, causing a high flame. This can cause nearby combustibles to catch fire and result in burns to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
January 24, 2002 |
Value City, Schottenstein Stores Recall Gel Candle Kits When burned, the gel candle can melt the plastic candleholders included with the kit, posing a fire hazard to consumers... |
U.S. CPSC
October 19, 2004 |
CPSC Corrects the Record on Consumer Reports Story Consumer Reports falsely asserted that it found 48 consumer products that violated CPSC safety standards. Based on an analysis of information from Consumers Union, CPSC technical experts have concluded that at least 34 of the products listed by Consumer Reports do not violate any CPSC standard. |
U.S. CPSC
July 16, 2004 |
Stratton Tells Congress New Draft Fire Regulations Ready For Commission Review This Fall The staff's draft proposed federal mandatory standards will address deaths and injuries from fires involving open-flame ignition of mattresses and both small open-flame (matches, lighters, candles) and cigarette ignition of upholstered furniture. |
U.S. CPSC
November 20, 2008 |
Candela Recalls Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Anthropologie Stores The candle flames could flare up out of the tin container during the burning of the last half inch of wax, posing a fire and burn hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
October 1, 2009 |
Target to Pay $600,000 Civil Penalty: Toys Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Ban As part of its commitment to protecting the safety of children, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced today that Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn. has agreed to pay a $600,000 civil penalty for allegedly violating the federal lead paint ban on toys. |
U.S. CPSC
December 24, 2003 |
Wal-Mart Expands Recall of Candles With Flammable Paint Recall of Home Trends candles expands to include "Painted Snowman." |
U.S. CPSC
June 25, 2009 |
OKK Trading To Pay $665,000 Civil Penalty for Violating Federal Lead Paint Ban and Other Child Safety Rules The U.S. CPSC announced today that OKK Trading, of Commerce, Calif., has agreed to pay a $665,000 civil penalty for failing to comply with a 30-year old ban on lead paint on toys, as well as violating other federal child safety standards. |
U.S. CPSC
August 15, 2007 |
Giftco Inc. Recalls Pine Cone Candle Sets Due to Fire Hazard The exterior paint and coating on these candles can ignite and catch fire, igniting nearby combustibles. |
U.S. CPSC
November 23, 2010 |
Metallic Taper Candles Sold Exclusively at Yankee Candle Stores Recalled by General Wax & Candle Company Due to Fire Hazard The metallic paint can ignite on the candles, posing a risk of fire. |
U.S. CPSC
June 20, 2007 |
New Federal Mattress Standard Expected to Save Hundreds of Lives, Prevent Thousands of Injuries Once fully effective, the new federal flammability standard is expected to prevent as many as 270 deaths and 1,330 injuries every year. |
U.S. CPSC
March 14, 2005 |
Skylighter Inc. Recall of Musical Flower Birthday Candleholders The center of the candle has an unexpected high flame and the plastic petals could ignite resulting in melting and dripping plastic. The ignited plastic could also spread to nearby combustibles and pose a fire hazard to consumers. The battery contained in the middle of candle could eventually explode. |
U.S. CPSC
April 1, 2004 |
CPSC Recommends Fresh Batteries for Smoke Alarms and Fire Safety Tips for Every Home Everyone needs a smoke alarm with a fresh battery on every level of the house and in every bedroom |
U.S. CPSC
October 16, 2002 |
Halloween Candleholders Recalled by Pottery Barn There have been reports that some tea-light candles burning in the candleholder could flare up, posing a fire hazard and a risk of burn injuries to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
January 30, 2007 |
Old Williamsburgh Candle Corp. Recalls Mason Jar Candles Due To Laceration and Burn Hazard The wick can move from the center of the jar to the side causing the glass to overheat and possibly crack or shatter. Exposure to broken glass and molten wax poses laceration and burn hazards to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
September 11, 2007 |
U.S. and Chinese Product Safety Agencies Announce Agreement To Improve The Safety of Imported Toys and Other Consumer Products The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced an agreement with its product safety counterparts in the Chinese government aimed at stopping the use of lead paint in the manufacture of toys and addressing other product safety issues. |
U.S. CPSC
February 4, 2010 |
Schylling Associates to Pay a $200,000 Civil Penalty for Violation of Lead Paint Ban and for Failure to Report The penalty settlement resolves allegations that the company violated the federal lead paint ban regarding toys with surface paints containing lead above the legal limit applicable at the time, and failed to immediately report to CPSC information about the non-compliant toys. |
U.S. CPSC
April 20, 2005 |
Global Gift Industries Recall of Martha Stewart Everyday Brand Flowerpot Candle Sets Sold Exclusively at Kmart These candles can have a high flame, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
September 8, 2010 |
Pro-Pac Distributing Corp. Agrees to Pay $125,000 Civil Penalty for Failing to Report Drawstrings in Children's Sweatshirts The U.S. CPSC announced that Pro-Pac Distributing Corp. has agreed to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $125,000 for knowingly failing to report to CPSC immediately that two different children's hooded sweatshirts it imported and distributed had drawstrings at the neck. |
U.S. CPSC
September 8, 2009 |
Firms Agree to Pay $85,000 in Civil Penalties for Failing to Report Drawstrings in Children's Outerwear The U.S. CPSC announced today that Maran Inc. and K.S. Trading Corp. have agreed to pay a total of $85,000 in civil penalties to resolve allegations that the firms knowingly failed to report to CPSC immediately that children's hooded sweatshirts or jackets they sold had drawstrings at the neck. |
U.S. CPSC
July 17, 2009 |
Haier America to Pay More Than $500,000 Civil Penalty The company has also recalled 150,000 oscillating tower fans due to a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
March 1, 2006 |
Big Lots Stores Inc. Recall Tea Light Candles for Fire Hazard The recalled candles can burn with a high flame and melt the plastic holders. This poses a fire and a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
December 12, 2003 |
Wal-Mart Recall of Candles Because of Flammable Paint Paint on the exterior surface of the candles could potentially sustain flame posing a potential fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
November 29, 2001 |
Alco Industries Water Fountain With Candle Holder Recall The tea candles on the water fountains can flare up, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
May 30, 2002 |
California Company Agrees to $125,000 Fine for Importing Illegal Toys Golden Gift L.L.C. of Vernon, Calif., has agreed to pay a $125,000 fine for importing toys that did not meet federal safety standards. The CPSC alleged that Golden Gift knowingly imported children's toys that violated the CPSC's small parts and labeling requirements... |
