Belkin International is recalling SurgeMaster Surge Protectors because of a shock hazard. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), about 68,700 SurgeMaster Surge Protectors are involved in the recall.

This recall involves the SurgeMaster Surge Protector, models F9G930-10, F9G930v10, F9G930-10-W and F9G930-10-SN, all manufactured in 2003. The model number and date of manufacture are located on the underside of the unit. They were sold through independent distributors nationwide and the internet by www.belkin.com from September 2003 through December 2007 for about $50. (more…)

A voluntary nationwide recall was issued yesterday for all Accusure® Insulin Syringes manufactured by Qualitest Pharmaceuticals of Huntsville, Alabama.

The recalled syringes may have needles which detach from the syringe. According to the recall notice, if the needle becomes detached from the syringe during use, it can become stuck in the insulin vial, push back into to the syringe, or remain in the skin after injection. (more…)

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced three separate recalls of Roman Blinds and Roller Shades due to strangulation risks.

IKEA Roller Blinds
About 533,000 ISDANS, TUPPLUR, and ENJE Roller Blinds have been recalled by the distributor, IKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. Although no injuries or incidents have been reported to date, the CPSC is advising that strangulations can occur if the blind’s looped bead chain is not attached to the wall or the floor with the tension device provided, and a child’s neck becomes entangled in the freestanding loop. (more…)

Tainted beef implicated in an E. coli outbreak is being recalled by South Shore Meats, Inc. of Brockton, Mass. The recalled ground beef has been blamed for sickening 20 schoolchildren and adults from Rhode Island. They became ill after visiting Camp Bournedale in Plymouth, Mass. earlier this month.

The recall involves approximately 1,039 pounds of fresh ground beef patties derived from bench trim as well as mechanically tenderized beef cuts that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said. The products subject to the recall include: (more…)

The Toro Company of Bloomington, Minnesota has issued a recall of about 4,100 Toro Z Master ZRT Mowers due to burn hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced. Only liquid-cooled, zero-turn Toro mowers are involved in the recall.

The coolant overflow container on the recalled Toro Z Master ZRT Mowers can become over-pressurized and cause hot coolant to spray on the operator. This poses a burn hazard to consumers. To date, Toro Company has received six reports of burns to operators from the hot coolant. (more…)

About 13,000 packages of Cambridge Silversmiths Ltd. Inc. flatware sets have been recalled due to choking hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced.

Fiesta Masquerade and Home Olympic Flatware, distributed by Cambridge Silversmiths Ltd. Inc. of Fairfield, New Jersey have been recalled because the plastic decorative inserts on the flatware’s handles can detach during dishwashing, posing a choking hazard to children. To date, the company has received 28 reports of a plastic insert detaching from the flatware. (more…)

Following reports of additional deaths, Blair LLC is expanding a recall of Chenille Robes that pose a fire hazard. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), the expanded recall also includes three other chenille products sold by Blair.

In April 2009, Blair recalled 162,000 Chenille Robes manufactured by A-One Textile & Towel, of Karachi, Pakistan, after it learned of three robes catching on fire, including one report of second degree burns. Blair then received several reports of deaths allegedly due to robes catching fire. This prompted a second news release in June 2009 to again alert consumers to the burn hazard for the chenille robes. After this re-announcement, Blair received four additional reports of deaths allegedly due to the robes catching fire. Three of these victims were cooking and a fourth was tending a pellet stove; three of the four victims were in their 80s and one was in her 70s. According to the CPSC, all nine reported deaths occurred prior to the April 2009 announcement of the recall. (more…)

About 1.3 million Handy Switch Wireless Light Switches distributed by Idea Village Products Corp., of Wayne—formerly of Fairfield—New Jersey, have been recalled the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced.

The light switch receiver, which fits into a wall outlet, can overheat and pose a fire hazard to consumers. To date, the firm has received 14 reports of overheating, including nine reports of fire, five of which involved property damage such as minor damage to curtains, bedding or walls. (more…)

About 7,800 Haunted House Candle Holders are being recalled today by Coyne’s & Company, of Minneapolis, Minn. The Haunted House Candle Holders were sold by Yankee Candle.

According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), window panes on the candle holder screen can ignite, posing a fire hazard. Coyne & Company has received three reports of the window pane catching fire. No injuries have been reported. (more…)

About 3,900 Classic Buggies manufactured by Bad Boy Enterprises LLC, of Natchez, Mississippi have been recalled the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), just announced. The off-road utility vehicles were recalled due to crash hazard.

The Bad Boy Classic Buggies can accelerate without warning, posing a risk of injury to the user and/or bystander. To date, Bad Boy Enterprises has received 32 reports of unexpected acceleration, including reports of injuries such as a fractured toe, a rotator cuff injury, and sore muscles. (more…)