Archive for July, 2009

Frigidaire Recalls Clothes Washers Due to Fire Hazard

July 31st, 2009 by ConsumerBob


An internal defect in the washer’s drain pump can cause heat to build up, posing a fire hazard to the consumer.

Sherwin-Williams Recalls Purdy Scrapers Due to Laceration Hazard

July 31st, 2009 by ConsumerBob


The recalled scraper’s body can break away from the handle when struck against a hard object. This poses a laceration hazard to users.

Little Tikes Recalls Clubhouse Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard; New Assembly Directions to Be Provided

July 31st, 2009 by ConsumerBob


The recalled swing sets did not come with assembly directions for the swing seat harness. The swing seat harness assembly needs to be completed by the consumer. The swing seats can detach if the harness is not assembled properly, which could result in fall and injury during use.

Boy’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings and Warm up Sets Recalled by Burlington Coat Factory Due to Strangulation Hazard

July 31st, 2009 by ConsumerBob


The sweatshirts and jackets to the warm up sets have drawstrings through the hoods, posing a strangulation hazard to children.

Bed Steps Recalled by Domestications Due to Fall Hazard

July 31st, 2009 by ConsumerBob


The bed steps can break during use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Top Seven Tips for Taxpayers Starting a New Business

July 31st, 2009 by ConsumerBob


Anyone starting a new business this summer should be aware of their federal tax responsibilities.

Frigidaire Recalls Clothes Washers Due to Fire Hazard

July 31st, 2009 by ConsumerBob


An internal defect in the washer’s drain pump can cause heat to build up, posing a fire hazard to the consumer.

Sherwin-Williams Recalls Purdy Scrapers Due to Laceration Hazard

July 31st, 2009 by ConsumerBob


The recalled scraper’s body can break away from the handle when struck against a hard object. This poses a laceration hazard to users.

Bed Steps Recalled by Domestications Due to Fall Hazard

July 31st, 2009 by ConsumerBob


The bed steps can break during use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Little Tikes Recalls Clubhouse Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard; New Assembly Directions to Be Provided

July 31st, 2009 by ConsumerBob


The recalled swing sets did not come with assembly directions for the swing seat harness. The swing seat harness assembly needs to be completed by the consumer. The swing seats can detach if the harness is not assembled properly, which could result in fall and injury during use.