Wednesday, February 13, 2008

CPSC Recalls, Soft Air USA Inc Helicopter Toys, Christmas Tree Shops "Embers" Tea Light Candles.

bullet Christmas Tree Shops Recalls Tea Light Candles Due to Fire Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Christmas Tree Shops Inc., of South Yarmouth, Mass., is voluntarily recalling about 146,000 "Embers" Tea Light Candles. The tea light candles have a clear, plastic shell that can melt or ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
bullet Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled By Soft Air USA Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Soft Air USA Inc., of Grapevine, Texas, is voluntarily recalling about 30,000 Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys. The rechargeable battery contained inside the helicopter can catch fire during charging, igniting the helicopter and nearby combustible materials. This poses a burn or fire hazard to consumers.
bullet Consumer Alert: Fire Hazard with Remote-Controlled Helicopters and Airplanes
Playing with remote-controlled helicopters and airplanes can be fun, but the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is concerned about an emerging fire hazard from the battery technology being used with these toys. CPSC is urging consumers to follow manufacturer’s instructions when charging toys that contain rechargeable lithium batteries.

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