CPSC and Stamina Products Inc. Announce Recall of Exercise Machines
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Stamina Products Inc. of Springfield, Mo., is announcing a voluntary recall to refund or replace approximately 21,500 exercising machines (model PR-6050). The machine's welds may develop cracks or breaks. Consumers could be injured if the welds break and the seat drops unexpectedly.

CPSC Launches Home Page on the World Wide Web
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is now on the World Wide Web. CPSC's web site, http://www.cpsc.gov, provides consumers direct access to lifesaving information on product recalls and hazards, research, and the agency's current calendar of meetings.

CPSC and Char-Broil Announce Recall to Repair Table Top Grills
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Char-Broil of Columbus, Ga., is announcing a voluntary recall to replace the regulators on about 1.2 million Char-Broil table top LP gas grills (Model 1200). If dirt, sand, or other debris becomes lodged in the grill's regulator valve, the regulator may appear to be shut off when it's not. Gas may continue to flow through the regulator, building up over time. If consumers try to relight the grill after LP gas has built up, the grill could burst into flames or explode.

CPSC and Irwin Sports Announce Recall of Baseball Catchers' Helmet Faceguard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Irwin Sports of Toronto, Ontario, is announcing the recall of about 8,400 faceguards for model CL87 baseball catchers' combination faceguard and helmet. Adjusting the wire faceguard too low on the helmet could allow a ball to pass through the faceguard, which could lead to serious injuries to the face or head.

CPSC, Hedstrom Issue Safety Warning for My Pet Bear Ride-On Toy
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Hedstrom Corporation of Bedford, Pa., is warning owners of approximately 9,400 Hedstrom My Pet Bear ride-on toys to remove the foam covering from the two horizontal, metal support tubes in order to eliminate any risk of children choking on the foam.

CPSC Finds Lead Poisoning Hazard for Young Children in Imported Vinyl Miniblinds
After testing and analyzing imported vinyl miniblinds, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has determined that some of these blinds can present a lead poisoning hazard for young children. Twenty-five million non-glossy, vinyl miniblinds that have lead added to stabilize the plastic in the blinds are imported each year from China, Taiwan, Mexico, and Indonesia.

CPSC and Ruiz & Mele Announce Gas Hose Recall
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Ruiz & Mele Inc. of New Orleans, La., is voluntarily recalling about 4,500 gas hoses. The rubber hoses are originally intended for use with air tools. The recalled hoses have been modified and sold for use with propane gas seafood cookers. These hoses could leak gas, creating a fire hazard.

CPSC, Bath & Body Works Inc. Announce Ceramic Potpourri Burner Recall
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Bath & Body Works Inc. of Columbus, Ohio, is recalling about 18,700 ceramic potpourri burners. The ceramic potpourri burner may contain hairline cracks that can cause the burner to fracture or shatter while in use. As a result, people can be burned by hot wax and potpourri.

Burlington Coat Factory to Pay $250,000 to Settle Civil Penalty Case
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is announcing that Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation will pay $250,000 to settle allegations that it sold dangerously flammable rayon skirts and scarves in violation of the Flammable Fabrics Act.

CPSC's Holds New York Conference to Help Small Business Cut Regulatory Red Tape
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization held a conference today at the World Trade Center in New York to help small business cut regulatory red tape and reduce business costs.

CPSC and Gibson Greetings Announce Stuffed Animal Recall
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Gibson Greetings Inc. of Cincinnati, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 69,700 "Keepsake Kritters" stuffed bears and cats. The stuffed animals' eyes may separate from the toy, presenting a choking hazard to young children.

CPSC Chairman Ann Brown Awards Safety Commendations to Small Business
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Chairman Ann Brown awarded $ "Chairman's Commendation" today at CPSC's small business conference at the World Trade Center in New York to three small businesses for their successful safety innovations.

CPSC and Visioneer, Inc. Announce Software and Hardware Correction Program for Computer Scanners
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Visioneer, Inc. is announcing a voluntary correction program for approximately 150,000 computer scanners sold under the names PaperPort Vx, Hewlett-Packard ScanJet 4s, and Compaq Scanner Keyboard. If the scanner's power supply is momentarily decreased, the scanner's motor can lock and may overheat.

CPSC and Lerma Import Announce Pacifier Recall
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Lerma Import, of Fort Worth, Texas, is voluntarily recalling about 10,000 pacifiers imported from Mexico. The pacifiers are banned under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act because they can break apart, releasing small parts, which present a choking hazard to young children.

CPSC and Thayer Coggin Inc. Announce Furniture Recall
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Thayer Coggin Inc. of High Point, N.C., is recalling approximately 1,100 chairs, recliners, couches, and settees. The furniture may break and injure consumers if it collapses.

CPSC Releases Study of Protective Equipment for Baseball
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that safety equipment for baseball could significantly reduce the amount and severity of 58,000 (or almost 36 percent of) baseball-related injuries to children each year.

CPSC Issues Warning for Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs
The U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is alerting consumers and public health officials to steps they can take to reduce entrapment deaths and injuries associated with pools, spas, and hot tubs.

CPSC and Little Tikes Announce Cozy Highback Swing Recall
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Little Tikes Company of Hudson, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling approximately 245,000 Cozy Highback Swings, model no. 4637. The swing may tip forward and possibly flip over while a child is swinging in it.