Motor Controllers for Submersible Pump Systems Recalled by Franklin Electric Due to Shock Hazard

Jim Vititoe | February 18, 2010

Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 18, 2010
Release # 10-145

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (866) 841-6039
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using [...]

Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Baycreek Due to Strangulation Hazard

Jim Vititoe | February 18, 2010

Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 18, 2010
Release # 10-144

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (212) 279-2777 (collect)
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop [...]

Children’s Hooded Jackets Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory Recalled by Franshaw Due to Strangulation Hazard

Jim Vititoe | February 18, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 18, 2010
Release # 10-143

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 477-3274
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of [...]

Girls’ Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Weeplay Kids Due to Strangulation Hazard

Jim Vititoe | February 18, 2010

Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 18, 2010
Release # 10-142

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 505-0490
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using [...]

GE Infrastructure Sensing Recalls Commercial CO2 and Temperature Sensors Due to Fire Hazard

Jim Vititoe | February 18, 2010

Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 18, 2010
Release # 10-141

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (877) 243-5086
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using [...]

Bobens Trading Recalls Girls’ Hooded Sweatshirts With Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory

Jim Vititoe | February 18, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 18, 2010
Release # 10-140

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (516) 433-8490
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of [...]

Department of Transportation Addresses Toyota Safety Issues

Jim Vititoe | February 17, 2010

DOT 22-10
Thursday, February 4, 2010 Contact: Olivia Alair
Telephone: (202) 366-4570
Department of Transportation Addresses Toyota Safety Issues
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today announced that it is opening a formal investigation of the Toyota Prius Hybrid model year 2010 to look into allegations of momentary loss of braking capability while traveling over an [...]

U.S. Department of Transportation Responds to Third Toyota Recall

Jim Vititoe | February 17, 2010

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Transportation learned today of a third Toyota recall involving 2010 Prius hybrids and Lexus HS 250h vehicles experiencing brake system problems. Some 2010 Camrys prone to brake fluid leaks have also been recalled.
“Last Thursday, NHTSA opened a formal investigation of 2010 Toyota Prius hybrid vehicles in response [...]

NHTSA Launches Probe into Timeliness of Three Toyota Recalls

Jim Vititoe | February 17, 2010

DOT 29-10
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 Contact: Olivia Alair
Telephone: (202) 366-4570
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today announced that it is using its statutory authority to obtain documents from Toyota to determine if the automaker conducted three of its recent recalls in a timely manner. Federal law requires all auto manufacturers to notify NHTSA within five [...]

Pull Toys Recalled by Manhattan Group LLC Due to Choking and Aspiration Hazards

Jim Vititoe | February 10, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 10, 2010
Release # 10-138 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 541-1345
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
HC Media Contact: (613) 957-2983
Pull Toys Recalled by Manhattan Group LLC Due to Choking and Aspiration Hazards
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today [...]