Ninety-two percent of Americans are aware that pull-cords on certain drapes and window blinds can pose a strangulation hazard to infants and young children, according to a survey conducted by the window covering industry. In the same survey, 74% were aware of a potential hazard associated with the interior cords running through the slats of [...]

Hoover is recalling 142,000 WindTunnel Canister vacuums because the power cord can short circuit, posing fire and shock hazards. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says Hoover has received 69 reports of overheating or electrical malfunction, including one report of fire and smoke damage, two reports of carpet damage, and one minor injury (a blister). The [...]

Two space heater products are being recalled because they can overheat, posing a fire hazard, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced today. The first recall involves about 104,500 oscillating ceramic heaters manufactured by Lasko Products of West Chester, Pennsylvania. The Lasko Model 5540 units were sold primarily through Sam’s Club and other retailers between 2002 [...]

Sunbeam is recalling about 5,700 convertible irons it sold last year after receiving 17 reports of irons overheating and three reports of irons catching on fire, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. No injuries have been reported. A “wiring issue” has been determined to be the cause. The recall affects the Sunbeam Convertible Iron, [...]

Steelcase is recalling about 165,000 swivel office chairs because the front seat support can break during use, posing a fall hazard, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The company has received one report of a chair support failing, resulting in a back injury. The recall involves model 487 of the Steelcase Cachet swivel chairs [...]