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Umbro Boys’ Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled; Waist Drawstrings Pose Entrapment Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Ross Stores

The boys’ jacket has a retractable elastic drawstring at the waist with a toggle that could become snagged or caught in small spaces or doorways, which poses an entrapment hazard to children.



Lenovo Recalls ThinkCentre Desktop Computers Due to Fire Hazard

A defect in an internal component in the power supply can overheat and pose a fire hazard.



Locker Brand Recalls Rx Lockers Due to Failure Leading to Allowing Unauthorized Access to Medicine Containers

The medicine container can open by applying pressure to the latch when it is locked. This could result in unauthorized access to medicine bottles in the container.



Change Batteries in Smoke and CO Alarms This Weekend

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging consumers to replace the batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms this weekend for Daylight Saving Time. This year, Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 11. Fresh batteries allow smoke and CO alarms to do their jobs saving lives by alerting families of a fire or a buildup of deadly carbon monoxide in their homes.



Swing Sets Recalled for Repair by BCI Burke Due to Fall Hazard

The welded connection of the sleeve joint to the arch support can crack or break. When this happens, the top swing beam can collapse causing children on the swings to fall and be injured.



Recalled Products Originally Sold By Meijer Found to Have Been Resold By Discounters After Recall Date

The U.S. Consumer Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers that certain recalled products, originally sold at Meijer, Inc., were resold after the recall date due to an error. These recalled products were improperly disposed of by offering them for sale at discount retailers, dollar stores, liquidation firms, flea markets and thrift stores nationwide at various prices.



Gore Recalls Ride-On Bicycle Brake Cables Due to Fall Hazard

When the brake cables are installed on Campagnolo style brake levers, they can detach, causing the brakes to fail and posing a fall hazard.



LED Night Lights Recalled by AmerTac Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

An electrical short circuit in the night light can cause it to overheat and smolder or melt, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.



Twin Oaks Recalls Hammock Stands Due to Fall Hazard

The foot brackets used to support the hammock can crack, causing the stand to collapse. This poses a fall hazard to consumers.



Federal Register Notice

Safety Standard for Portable Bed Rails: Final Rule, 16 CFR Part 1224, CPSC Docket No. CPSC-2011-0019