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Williams Advanced Materials & Chemicals Recalls Three Chemical Products Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Packaging Requirement and Violation of FHSA Labeling Requirement (Recall Alert)

The products Sodium Hydroxide, Heptane, or Naphtha must be in child resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA).  The packaging of the products is not child resistant.  The sodium hydroxide poses a risk of chemical burns and irritation to the skin and eyes.  The heptane and naphtha pose a risk of eye, nose and throat irritation, headache, lightheadedness, dizziness, lack of coordination and loss of consciousness.  In addition, the label on the products violates the Federal Hazardous Substance Act (FHSA) by omitting mandatory information on the packaging.
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Pool and Patio Umbrellas Recalled Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

The umbrella arm can break at the elbow while in use, posing an injury hazard.
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Trek Recalls Bontrager Satellite City Bicycle Pedals Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

If the recalled pedals are incorrectly installed by the retailer during assembly, they can fall off the crank arm of the bicycle, posing fall and injury hazards to the rider.
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Ergobaby Recalls METROUS Strollers Due to Choking Hazard

The button on some buckles that release the harness can break and detach when pressed by the user while the child is in the stroller, making it difficult to release, and posing a choking hazard to young children.
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JCPenney Recalls Girls Puffer Jackets Due to Entanglement Hazard

The puffer jackets have a drawstring located inside the lining of the bottom area of the garment.  The drawstring can become entangled or caught on playground slides, handrails, school bus doors or other moving objects, posing an entanglement hazard to children.
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Target Recalls Shower Stools Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target

The shower stools can become unstable or slippery while in use, causing the stools to tip over, posing a fall hazard.
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HSN Recalls 5.4 Million Handheld Clothing Steamers Due to Serious Burn Hazard

The recalled clothing steamers can expel, spray, or leak hot water during use, posing a serious burn hazard to consumers.
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Pro Supply Outlet Recalls Sodium and Potassium Hydroxide Products Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Packaging Requirement and Violation of FHSA Labeling Requirement (Recall Alert)

The products contain sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide which must be in child resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA).  The packaging of the products is not child resistant, posing a risk of chemical burns and irritation to the skin and eyes.  In addition, the label on the product violates the Federal Hazardous Substance Act (FHSA) by omitting the word “poison” for poisonous chemicals.
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John Deere Recalls Gator Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

An error in the ECU (Engine Control Unit) software can result in the speedometer and several speed-related safety systems not functioning as designed, posing a crash hazard and risk of injury.
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IKEA Recalls Bowls, Plates, and Mugs Due to Burn Hazard

The bowls, plates, and mugs can become brittle and break, causing hot food or liquid to leak out, posing a burn hazard.