News from CPSC - ( Three Recalls )

1. Wal-Mart Recalls General Electric Toasters Due to Fire and Shock
Hazards (http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08413.html)
2. IKEA Recalls to Repair Chest of Drawers Due to Laceration Hazard
(http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08414.html)
3. Toy Boats Recalled by Buzz's Boatyard Due to Violation of Lead Paint
Standard
(http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08415.html)

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1. NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 30, 2008
Release #08-413

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 925-6278
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Wal-Mart Recalls General Electric Toasters Due to Fire and Shock
Hazards

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: General Electric Toasters

Units: About 210,000

Importer: Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.

Hazard: An electrical short circuit can occur between the heating
element and the bread cage, posing a fire and electrical shock hazard to
consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: Wal-Mart has received 140 reports of fires or
sparks coming from the toasters or the toasters tripping the circuit breaker
in consumers' homes. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The recalled toasters have a chrome steel body, a black
plastic base and controls with either two or four openings in the top.
The GE logo is located on the front of the toasters just above the
controls. Model numbers 169115 and 169116 are included in this recall. The
model number is printed on the bottom of the toasters.

4-Slice: 169115
2-Slice: 169116

Sold at: Wal-Mart Stores nationwide from September 2007 through July
2008 for between $17 and $28.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters
and return them to any Wal-Mart for a full refund or replacement
toaster.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Wal-Mart at (800)
925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, or visit the
firm's Web site at www.walmartstores.com

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08413.html


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2. NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 30, 2008
Release #08-414

Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 966-4532
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

IKEA Recalls to Repair Chest of Drawers Due to Laceration 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: "KVIBY" Chests

Units: About 5,000 (an additional 26,000 were sold outside of the U.S.)

Manufacturer: IKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa.

Hazard: The glass drawer knobs on the chest can break either during
assembly or in use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: IKEA has received three reports of laceration
injuries requiring medical attention. An additional 11 injuries occurred
outside of the U.S.

Description: The recalled KVIBY Chest is white with 4 drawers and 6
glass knobs. The recall includes chests with article number 201-080-90 and
a date stamp of 0817 (first two digits indicate the year; the second
two digits indicate the week) or earlier. The article number and date
stamp are located on a label attached to the underside of the chest.
KVIBY chests with a date stamp of 0818 and later have improved replacement
knobs and screws and are not included in the recall.

Sold at: IKEA stores nationwide from August 2007 through July 2008 for
about $300.

Manufactured in: Denmark

Remedy: Consumers should protect their hands and carefully remove the
glass knobs. Contact IKEA to receive free replacement knobs and screws
by mail.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact IKEA toll-free at
(888) 966-4532 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at
www.ikea-usa.com

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08414.html


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3. NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 30, 2008
Release #08-415

Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 207-1923
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Toy Boats Recalled by Buzz's Boatyard 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: Toy Boats

Units: About 200

Importer: Buzz's Boatyard, of New Smyrna Beach, Fla.

Hazard: The paint on the recalled toy boats contains an excess level of
lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves two models of tin Pop Pop toy boats.
Models included in the recall are the 13-inch "Titanic" and the "Hut"
Pop Pop boats.

Sold at: Buzz's Boatyard's Web site (www.buzzboats.com) from April 2007
to November 2007 for between $3 and $12.

Manufactured in: India

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from
children and contact Buzz's Boatyard for a refund or an exchange.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact at Buzz's
Boatyard at (877) 207-1923 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST Monday through
Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.buzzboats.com/poppop.htm

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08415.html



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