News Tagged ‘Health Canada

CPSC announces largest crib recall in U.S. history

crib3The U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission, Health Canada, and Stork Craft Manufacturing, Inc. of British Columbia, Canada announced the largest crib in U.S. history today, adding fire to a growing push for the ban of drop-side cribs, which have been the cause of numerous recalls. The latest involves 2.1 million drop-side cribs manufactured under the Stork Craft label, including about 150,000 units bearing the Fisher-Price brand name.

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CPSC issues recall of defective electrical meters

fluke meters 100x100The Consumer Products Safety Commission and Health Canada announced a voluntary of approximately 52,000 Fluke Digital Clamp Meters, produced by Fluke Corp. of Everett, Washington. The CPSC advises consumers who own one of the recalled meters to stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.

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Defective bassinets pose suffocation hazard

play yard bassinet 100x100The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commissionand Health Canada announced a in conjunction with Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. of Columbus, Ind., of approximately 77,000 Eddie Bauer “Sooth & Sway” Play Yards. The play yards function as all-in-one play pens, changing tables, and bassinets with various features designed to entertain children and help keep their diapers and other needs organized.

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