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Article Date: 07/30/2012
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CPSC Briefs
Phthalates: CPSC members voted 4-0 July 19 to propose a guidance on inaccessible parts (PSL, 7/23/12). The vote sheet is at www.cpsc.gov/LIBRARY/FOIA/ballot/ballot12/phthalatecomponent.pdf.
CPSC-Administered Recalls
Product
Date
Company
Units (*)
Sold
Price
Hazard
Incidents Reported
Remedy
Children’s Beach Chairs: Folding style
7/19/12
Downeast Concepts Inc.
15,400
Jun 11-Jun 12
$13-$25
Laceration risk from exposed rivets
1 case, injury to small child
Refund
Golf/Transport Vehicles: Club Car
7/19/12
Club Car LLC
800
Mar 12-May 12
$5,000-$7,000
Fire risk; fuel hose can separate
1 case, no injuries
Inspection and repair
Power Strips: Lush Life
7/19/12
Dist.by Burlington Coat Factory
6,000
Jul 11-Mar 12
$10
Electric shock risk
None reported
Refund
Strollers: Contours Options LT Tandem models
7/24/12
Kohlcraft Enterprises Inc.
5,600
Feb 12-Jul 12
$250
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