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U.S. CPSC June 13, 2006	H&M Announces Recall of Girl's Water Shoes for Fall Hazard Though these shoes are marketed for use around water for traction, they become extremely slippery when wet. This poses a risk of slipping and falling on smooth, hard surfaces.
U.S. CPSC April 13, 2006	Trendset Originals Recalls Girls' Sweaters with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard A drawstring is threaded through the hood of the garment, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC July 26, 2005	H&M Recall of Baby Denim and Knit Jackets The metal buttons can come loose and detach from these garments, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC April 6, 2004	H&M Recall of Promotional Water Bottles The pull-up, black plastic drinking spout can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC June 8, 2004	Old Navy Recall of Children's Zippered Outerwear The plastic zipper pull can detach from the zipper, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC January 11, 2005	Riviera Trading Inc. Recall of Children's Costume Bracelets The bracelets contain high levels of lead and pose a lead poisoning hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC August 6, 2008	Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled By Kids with Character Due to Strangulation Hazard The garments have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC October 2, 2003	Technuity Inc. Recall of Back-Up Power Supply Systems When used in conjunction with another power protection device, the power supply device can spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 9, 2004	Norton McNaughton of Squire, Inc. Recall of Girls' Hooded Sweaters with Drawstrings The hooded sweaters have drawstrings, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC May 3, 2005	Simplicity Inc. Recall of Cribs The white paint on the cribs can chip, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC January 15, 2008	Toy Wrestler Figures Recalled by A.A. of America Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The surface paint contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
U.S. CPSC December 6, 2007	Personal Identity Children's Sweaters with Drawstrings Recalled by Sears Due to Strangulation Hazard The recalled sweaters have a drawstring through the hood, posing 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 by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.
U.S. CPSC October 8, 2008	Rack Room Shoes Recalls Girls' Sandals Due to Choking Hazard The ornamental flowers on the sandals can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC March 4, 2005	J.C. Penney Corp. Recall of Infant and Toddler Sweaters The zipper-pull mechanism can detach from the zipper, posing a choking hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC October 29, 2010	Girls' Ruffle Vests Recalled by The Children's Place Due to Choking Hazard Metal snaps may detach from garment causing a choking hazard.
U.S. CPSC March 8, 2007	H & M Recalls Boy's Jackets Due to Choking, Poisoning Hazards The attached compass on these jackets can break, posing a choking hazard for young children. Additionally, the liquid mineral oil, inside the compass can be harmful if swallowed.
U.S. CPSC May 7, 2010	Girls' Vests with Drawstrings Recalled by MIM-PI USA Due to Strangulation Hazard The garments have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC June 3, 2004	Electrolux Home Products Recall of Air Conditioning/Heating Units The heating coil in the units can be damaged during assembly, causing an electrical short and overheating, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 17, 2009	Macy's Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Due to Strangulation Hazard The sweatshirts have a drawstring sewn at the base of the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC June 5, 2003	Children's Art Supply Sets Recalled by Creative Kids Inc. The sets contain mini-cutters with razor blades which pose a laceration hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC March 11, 2005	Bernat Yarn Recall of "Fur Out" Yarn "Fur Out" yarn is flammable when used as the sole yarn in a garment. Garments constructed of "Fur Out" yarn are dangerously flammable when exposed to a flame, posing a burn risk to consumers.
U.S. CPSC May 20, 2008	The Home Depot Recalls Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard Sunlight passing through the glass portion can cause nearby flammable materials to ignite, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC May 7, 2009	Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Jason Evans Associates Due to Strangulation Hazard The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC December 6, 2007	Basic Editions Girls' Clothing Sets Recalled by Kmart; Drawstrings at Waist Pose Entrapment Hazard The recalled pants have a drawstring at the waist that can pose an entrapment or entanglement hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC October 25, 2007	Children's Metal Jewelry Recalled By WeGlow International Due to Risk of Lead Exposure The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young
U.S. CPSC September 17, 2009	Clarks Children's Shoes Recalled by C & J Clark America Due to Choking Hazard Molded rubber pieces on the sole of the recalled shoes can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants and young children.
U.S. CPSC May 27, 2010	Boys' Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Hind Fashions Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC February 7, 2007	Children's Rings Recalled by Shalom International Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
U.S. CPSC May 3, 2011	Girl's Hooded Sweater Recalled by El Gringo Imports Due to Strangulation Hazard The hooded sweaters have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC October 25, 2006	Wal-Mart Recalls Minnie Mouse Cardigan Sets Due to Strangulation Hazard If the cardigan is buttoned, the ribbon woven around the neckline poses a strangulation hazard for children.
U.S. CPSC April 29, 2009	HMI Industries Recalls Floor Cleaners Due to Burn Hazard The recalled cleaners' wiring can overheat, causing electrical arcing and melting. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC November 15, 2004	RMM Corporation Recall of BLACK CAT Electric Pressure Washers The electric motor in the pressure washer can overheat and melt the housing, possibly igniting nearby flammable materials or exposing live electrical parts.
U.S. CPSC October 4, 2007	Dollar General Recalls Tumblers Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paint on the center of the eyes of some of the cups can contain high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
U.S. CPSC August 22, 2007	Children's Charm Bracelets Sold by Buy-Rite Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
U.S. CPSC November 7, 2007	Additional Spinning Top Recalled by Schylling Associates Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paint on the wooden handle of the top contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
U.S. CPSC January 29, 2009	DDI Inc. Recalls Toy Construction Play Sets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paint on the play sets can contain lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
U.S. CPSC December 12, 2007	Fishing Games Sold at Grocery Stores Recalled by Far East Brokers Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The recalled game has parts that contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
U.S. CPSC September 2, 2008	Hooded Sweaters Recalled by Empress Arts; Children Can Strangle on Drawstrings The sweaters have drawstrings through the hood. Children can get entangled in the drawstrings that can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches.
U.S. CPSC September 21, 2004	Gruga U.S.A. Recall to Repair Office Chairs Sold At Staples Stores The legs on the base of the chair can break, posing a risk of injury to the user.
U.S. CPSC April 20, 2004	Kids II Recall of Children's Mirror Books The mirror in the books can crack or break, posing a laceration hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC October 6, 2004	New York Zion Trading Corp. Recall of Electric Fans The wiring is undersized and the power plug is not polarized, creating fire and shock hazards.
U.S. CPSC November 21, 2007	La Femme NY Inc. Recalls Children's Necklace and Earring Sets Due to Risk of Lead Exposure The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
U.S. CPSC November 6, 2007	Laugh & Learn(TM) Kitchen Toys Recalled by Fisher-Price Due To Choking Hazard Pieces of the faucet or the clock hands can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC April 7, 2009	Simplicity Play Yards Recalled by Various Retailers Due to Fall and Entrapment Hazards One or more rails can collapse unexpectedly, posing a fall or entrapment hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC December 28, 2006	Trim Assembly Kits for Recessed Light Fixtures Recalled By Progress Lighting Due To Risk of Falling Parts Heat from the light bulb can cause the fixture's plastic trim to soften and melt, causing the trim and lens to fall. This can result in laceration injuries to nearby consumers. Models were made in China and have model numbers: 8009-60, 8010-60 or 8011-60.
U.S. CPSC June 30, 2010	Southern Technologies Recalls Drill Presses Due to Shock Hazard Wires in the motor housing can be pinched, posing a risk of electrical shock to the consumer.
U.S. CPSC March 13, 2007	Children's Necklaces Sold Exclusively at Accessories Palace Recalled by United Imports Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
U.S. CPSC January 21, 2005	Carlton Cards Retails, Inc. Recall of Tealight Candle Holder During normal use, the decorative marshmallows or decorative campfire flames may catch fire.