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Children younger than 5 represent nearly 75% of pool and spa deaths, latest data show. African-American, Hispanic children at high risk.  https://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12186/

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of 33,000 clip-on desk lamps due to the risk of electric shock. Imported by LG Sourcing Inc., the agency said the lamp power cords can detach, exposing the wires. There have been five reports of wires becoming exposed, including one customer that was shocked.  https://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12184/

Toyota Motor Corp. has issued a recall of about 660 2013 Lexus GS 350 sedans due to problems with the vehicle’s variable-ratio steering system. The electronic control unit in the system can force the wheel off center and cause drivers to lose control. The company said drivers may not realize the wheel is off center, Read More

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of about 4,600 cookware sets with glass lids that can crack and break. Manufactured by Meyer Corporation U.S., the agency said the glass lid for the 5-quart sauté pan can break or shatter during use, posing a laceration hazard. There have been over 60 reports of Read More

Skechers has agreed to pay $40 million to settle a lawsuit against the company over ads that claimed their Shape-up shoes had health and posture benefits. In a recent study, the Federal Trade Commission determined the research and claims about the shoes were inaccurate. Consumers who purchased the shoes may apply for a refund from Read More

The Consumer Product Safety Commission, along with five retailers, has issued a recall of crib tents and play yard tents by Tots in Mind, Inc. The agencies and retailers are warning parents that infants and toddlers are “at risk of serious injury or death due to strangulation and entrapment hazards.” There have been 27 reports Read More

Philadelphia Eagles tackle Jason Peters will file a lawsuit against the company Roll-A-Bout, which makes a product marketed as an “alternative to crutches.” Peters was using the product as he recovered from a ruptured Achilles when it “failed and threw him off,” causing him to re-injure the tendon.  https://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2012/05/second-achilles-injury-to-eagles-jason-peters-brings-lawsuit/1#.T7J5TlIQqaA

Now that spring is here, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is reminding consumers to check to see if their bicycles, bicycle components or accessories have been recalled before using them. Recalled bicycles, components and accessories can be dangerous and cause an accident, resulting in injury or even death. If you have a recalled Read More

This recall involves Class Club brand children’s letterman jackets. The 100% polyester jackets were sold in navy with white sleeves in sizes 2 to 3. A patch on the upper, right chest of the jacket reads “28 F Football Athlete State Champs.” Style number “F14CL112L” is printed on the back of the sewn-in size label Read More