Recent Recalls for Roman Shades, Toys and Clothes

This was just posted today on the Window Coverings website. US CPSC hasn‘t posted it yet on their website but have made the announcement publicly. Please read and take action.
"U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Window Covering Safety Council Announce Voluntary Corrective Action Plan

NEW YORK (December 2009) — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and The Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) are announcing an industry-wide voluntary corrective action plan covering roman-style shades and roll-up blinds to prevent the potential hazard of strangulation to young children. The recall involves window coverings that can form a loop and cause strangulation. According to information provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, since 1990, more than 200 infants and young children have died from accidentally strangling in window cords."


Last week, there were three important recalls that were overshadowed by the Zhu Zhu Pets issue. Here quotes from the U.S CPSC website, and you can read more about them and what actions to take by visiting their website.

"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 10, 2009
Release # 10-061

Toy Trucks Recalled by Variety Wholesalers Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
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 Product: Super Rigs Play Sets
Units: About 700
Importer: Variety Wholesalers Inc., of Henderson, N.C.
Hazard: The toy truck’s surface coating contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves “Super Rig Transport” toy truck with trailer and vehicles. The truck and trailer are multi-colored, holding two vehicles and two action figures. “Super Rigs Play Set” is labeled on the outside of the packaging. The box back has a bar code square with Item No. 67007, Made in China and Bar Code 6-98567-67007-3. The bottom of the trailer has an engraved code 45TNGO9.
Sold at: Discount stores in the Southeast from September 2009 through November 2009 for about $20.
Manufactured in: China"



"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 10, 2009
Release # 10-063

Children's Pajama Sets Recalled by Little Miss Matched Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
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 Product: Little Miss Matched Girls Pajama Sets
Units: About 7,000 in the United States and about 288 in Canada
Importer: Little Miss Matched Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Hazard: The sleepwear fails to meet the federal children’s sleepwear flammability standard posing a risk of burn injury to children.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves long sleeve toddler and girls pajama sets. The sets were sold in sizes XXS (2t-3t), XS (3t-4t), S (5-6), M (7-8) and L (10-12), and in three varieties:
Black Multicolored stripes/polka dots
White Multicolored stripes/polka dots
Pink Blue stripes and oversized polka dots

Sold exclusively at: Various retailers nationwide from March 2008 through July 2009 for between $30 (U.S.) and in Canada from March 2008 through November 2009 for about $30 (CAN).
Manufactured in: Honduras"


"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 10, 2009
Release # 10-064

JCPenney Recalls Cooks® Outdoor BBQ Grills Due to Fire Hazard
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 Product: Cooks Outdoor® BBQ Grills
Units: About 5,600
Importer: JCPenney Purchasing Corp., of Plano, Texas
Hazard: The drip pan on the grill does not allow for adequate drainage, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 11 reports of fires resulting from inadequate drainage. No injuries reported.
Description: This recall involves Cooks® brand outdoor BBQ grills. The grill has a digital thermometer on the hood, stainless steel top and a global LP regulator. Lot number 780-2176 is printed on the underside of the grill’s stand.
Sold exclusively at: JCPenney stores nationwide and online at www.jcp.com from February 2009 through September 2009 for between $190 and $600.
Manufactured in: China"