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More than 600,000 coffeemakers are being voluntarily recalled in the United States and Canada due to an apparent brewing malfunction that can release a gusher of steaming water and grounds. More than 61 injuries, including facial and hand burns, have been reported, officials said.

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Child swallows 37 magnetsupdated: Mon Jul 30 2012 08:57:00

A three-year-old girl is recovering after swallowing 37 high-powered magnets. Affiliate KPTV reports.

Baby strollers recalled on new evidence of strangulation risks updated: Wed Jul 25 2012 10:33:00

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of 223,000 popular strollers following the death of an infant eight years ago and the near strangulation of another in 2006.

Warnings raised about baby monitor cord strangulation risksupdated: Thu Jul 12 2012 09:43:00

Video and audio baby monitors are intended to give parents peace of mind, but the federal government is warning parents that the devices can be deadly if not placed out of reach of small children.

Evenflo children's high chair recalledupdated: Tue Jun 05 2012 13:49:00

Reports of children falling from a popular high chair prompted the federal government to issue a recall Tuesday. Officials say Evenflo's convertible high chair tray can detach unexpectedly, causing kids to fall out.

Powerful magnets in toys raise risks from swallowingupdated: Tue Jun 05 2012 12:47:00

Several months ago, Meaghin and Jonathan Jordan were strolling through a shop near their home in Kiln, Mississippi, when they spotted a box of high-powered magnets that could be arranged and rearranged into various shapes.

Popular coffeemaker recalled due to injury risk updated: Fri Jun 01 2012 18:12:00

The distributor of a popular coffeemaker sold under the Black & Decker label is voluntarily recalling the product after 68 people reported suffering cuts and burns, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Friday.

Reported death, severe neck injuries prompt recall of pool slideupdated: Thu May 10 2012 16:08:00

If you're heading to the pool this summer, be on the lookout for an inflatable water slide toy that federal authorities say can be deadly. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Thursday it is recalling 21,000 inflatable pool slides because of safety hazards that authorities say led to the death of a 29-year-old Colorado mother who fractured her neck while using the slide in Andover, Massachusetts. The commission is urging consumers to immediately stop using the slide and return it to the place of purchase.

The top 10 categories: What consumers complained about mostupdated: Thu Mar 08 2012 08:09:00

Got a problem with your dishwasher? Does your oven not work? Is the toy you bought defective? Well, you're not alone, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Get bumpers out of cribs, doctor group urgesupdated: Tue Oct 18 2011 03:20:00

Bumper pads should never be used in infants' cribs, according to new guidelines released by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

CPSC, firms recall fuel gel due to fire, burn riskupdated: Thu Sep 01 2011 16:58:00

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Thursday a recall of pourable gel fuels used in outdoor decorative lighting because of burn and flash fire hazards.

Crib safety standards expandedupdated: Tue Jun 28 2011 18:20:00

Cribs made and sold in the United States will face the toughest safety standards in the world, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Tuesday.

New crib safety standards in effectupdated: Tue Jun 28 2011 18:20:00

New government standards aim to make cribs safer by banning drop side cribs. CNN's Karin Caifa reports.

Recall of pool drain covers could mean holiday pool closingsupdated: Thu May 26 2011 22:53:00

A government agency is advising thousands of public swimming pools around the United States that they should not open this Memorial Day weekend because of concerns over potentially deadly drain covers.

CNNMoney: 2.3 million Stihl gas-powered lawn tools recalledupdated: Wed May 25 2011 08:03:00

Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, the power tool manufacturer Stihl Inc. is recalling 2.3 million gas-powered lawn tools because of potential burn hazards.

CNNMoney: 500,000 bassinets recalled for collapse riskupdated: Wed Feb 16 2011 15:40:00

Around 500,000 bassinets manufactured by the Burlington Basket Co. of Burlington, Iowa, have been recalled due to a risk of collapse, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Wednesday.

Strangulation deaths prompt recall of 1.7 million baby monitorsupdated: Fri Feb 11 2011 21:43:00

A voluntary recall was issued Friday for 1.7 million video baby monitors, after federal regulators probed reports that two babies had died in the past 11 months after being strangled by electrical cords.

CDC won't study effects of Chinese drywall exposureupdated: Thu Feb 10 2011 09:07:00

An extended study of the long-term effects of exposure to defective Chinese drywall on people whose homes contained it is not necessary, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control has determined.

Chinese company begins drywall remediationupdated: Tue Feb 08 2011 20:03:00

Eleanor Aguilar pounded a hole in her living room wall on Monday. You might say it was a way to strike back at the Chinese drywall that, she says, made her sick, caused her appliances to die, and chased her out of her house.

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