US Consumer Product Safety Commission

New Mexico Company Fined, Ordered To Stop
Selling Illegal Fireworks Components
At sentencing today, United Nuclear Scientific Supplies LLC,
of Edgewood, N.M., founded and operated by Robert Lazar,
was fined $7,500 and received three years probation.
The firm violated federal law which prohibits the sale of chemicals
and components used to make illegal fireworks.

Black & Decker Recalls Trimmers/Edgers
Due to Laceration Hazard from Projectiles 
The trimmer/edger's spool, spool cap and pieces of trimmer string
can come loose during use and become airborne projectiles,
posing a laceration hazard to the user as well as bystanders.
The trimmer/edgers can also overheat, posing
a burn hazard to consumers.

Reclining Lounge Chairs Sold at Menard Stores
Recalled for Collapsing Hazard
Faulty support brackets and/or weak frames can cause the chairs to collapse, posing a fall and severe laceration hazard to consumers.

CVS/pharmacy Announces Recall of Playskool Sippy Cups;
Poses Choking Hazard To Young Children 
Young children can chew through the plastic spout
of the sippy cup, which can pose a choking hazard.

New Easy-Bake Oven Recall Following Partial Finger Amputation; Consumers Urged to Return Toy Ovens 
Young children can insert their hands into the oven's front opening,
and get their hands or fingers caught, posing entrapment
and burn hazards.

Atico International USA Recalls Coffeemakers
Sold Exclusively at Walgreens Due to Fire Hazard
The coffeemaker can ignite due to an electrical failure,
posing a fire hazard.

Brake Cylinder Recalled By Magura USA
for Brake Failure Hazard on Off-Road Motorcycle
The brake cylinder on the off-road motorcycle can crack
and result in brake failure. This poses a risk of severe injury
or death to the driver.

Vance Kitira Recalls Cinnamon Spice Candles Due to Fire Hazard  There are no instructions on the candle warning consumers
to remove the cinnamon sticks and trim the wick before
lighting the candle. The cinnamon sticks can ignite, posing a fire hazard.

AAFES Expands Recall of "Soldier Bear" Toy Sets
Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
Surface paints on the toy action figures, dinosaurs and
animals contain high levels of lead.

Children's Earrings Sold at Wal-Mart Stores in Florida
Recalled by Uncas Manufacturing Co. Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard  The recalled metal earring sets contain high levels of lead.
Lead is toxic if ingested by young children
and can cause adverse health effects.

Injuries Prompt Recall of Combination Tire Inflator
and Hand Pumps by Genuine Innovations
The combination tire inflator and hand pump can shatter under pressure when inflating tires if there is a blockage in the tire valve, posing the risk of bruises, lacerations, and ringing in the ears to consumers.

Sportsman's Warehouse Recalls Flashlights;
Counterfeit Batteries Can Overheat, Posing a Fire Hazard
The batteries packaged with the recalled flashlights are labeled as "Panasonic CR123A Industrial Lithium" and have been determined by Panasonic to be counterfeit. The counterfeit batteries can overheat and rupture, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Payless ShoeSource Expands Recall of Children's Clog Shoes
Due to Choking Hazard
Plastic rivets used to attach the strap to the shoe can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Ol' Man Treestands Recalled by TSR Inc.;
Locking Pins Can Unexpectedly Fall Out, Posing a Fall Hazard
The locking pins in the treestands can come out unexpectedly, exposing consumers to possible injury due to a fall.

Petters Consumer Brands Recalls
Sunbeam Over-the-Range Microwaves for Fire Hazard
Internal electrical arcing in the microwave can pose
a fire hazard to consumers.

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