Ikea Finded $500,000 Failing to Report
THUNDER BAY, ON -- November 23, 2008 -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety 
Commission (CPSC) a $500,000 civil penalty for failed to immediately report defective outdoor candles. CPSC alleged that IKEA failed to report to the government in a timely manner that outdoor candles sold by the firm could unexpectedly flare up and pose fire and burn injury hazards to consumers, when they attempted to extinguish the candles by blowing them out. 
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THUNDER BAY, ON - October 24, 2008 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rage Wireless Guitars 
used with popular video gaming system recalled due to chemical burn risk.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. read more...>
THUNDER BAY, ON -- October 10, 2008 -- Manufacturer by Prairie Flour Mills Ltd., Elie, Manitoba, is voluntarily recalling the flour which has only been distributed in Ontario to the following stores: No Frills, Cash and Carry, Freshmart, Fortinos, Zehrs, Real Canadian Superstore and Loblaws. If the lot code is not evident, consumers are advised to check with their retailer to determine if they have the affected product.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume no name brand all-purpose flour because the product may contain excessively high levels of folic acid, iron, niacin, riboflavin and thiamine. read more.....>
THUNDER BAY, ON - October 03, 2008 - Viessmann U.S. Recalls Boilers Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. read more...>
THUNDER BAY, ON - September, 17, 2008 -
1. Pottery Barn Kids Recalls Children's Metal Water Bottles Due to Choking Hazard
2. Regent Sports Recalls Soccer Goal Nets Following Strangulation Death of a Child
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Sony Recalls Notebook Computers Due to Burn Hazard
THUNDER BAY, ON - September 5, 2008 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer 
Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Certain VAIO TZ-series Notebook Computers
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THUNDER BAY, ON - September 03, 2008 -
1. Hooded Sweaters Recalled by Empress Arts; Children Can Strangle on Drawstrings
2. Rapid Reel(r) Recalls Portable Garden Hose Carts; Tires Can Explode Posing an Injury Hazard read more...>
Bonne Bell Recalls Children's Cosmetics Accessory Bags Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
THUNDER BAY, ON - Sept. 02, 2008 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product 
Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. read more...>
THUNDER BAY, ON. - August 21, 2008 - Maple Leaf Consumer Foods and the 
Canadian Food Inspection Agency are voluntarily expanding a recall of certain ready-to-eat packaged meat products and are warning people not to serve or consume the products as they may contain Listeria monocytogenes.
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THUNDER BAY ON. - Aug 9, 2008 - 31 cases in 12 states and Canada have been 
identified in the investigation. Approximately 1.2 million pounds of primal cuts, subprimal cuts and boxed beef that may be contaminated.
Nebraska Beef, Ltd., an Omaha, Neb., establishment is recalling approximately 1.2 million pounds of primal cuts, subprimal cuts and boxed beef that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today. read more.....>
THUNDER BAY, ON - July 11, 2008
1. Parragon Books Recalls Children's Necklaces Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
2. Shoelace and Necklace Children's Charms Recalled by Action Products 
International Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
3. Lawn Mowers Recalled by American Honda Motor Corp. Due to Laceration Hazard
4. Lip Gloss and Jewelry Sets Sold Exclusively at Wal-Mart Recalled by F.A.F. Inc. Due to Risk of Lead Exposure. read more...>
WASHINGTON, D.C. - MAY 23, 2008 - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. read more...>
WASHINGTON, D.C. - MAY 21, 2008 - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Candle Holders read more...>
THUNDER BAY, ON. - April 3, 2008 - The candle holders could tip over, posing a fire hazard. Also, the glass 
holder could break, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. The Importer is Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. Wal-Mart Recalls Candle Holders Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. read more...>
Tic Tac Fresh Mint Recall Canada Only
North York, ON, - THUNDER BAY, ON, - March 28, 2008 - The recall applies to the 
specified products sold only in Canada with a Best Before date up to and including 09 AU 31. The affected products may contain small pieces of plastic packaging material in the Tic Tac container. This product has been distributed nationally. Our main concern is the health and safety of our consumers. Working in conjunction with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, we have taken immediate steps to voluntarily recall the affected products from the marketplace. read more....>
WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 27, 2008 - This recall involves Rock ‘N Ride plush rocker toys sold in eight 
models: brown pony, pink pony, pink unicorn, deluxe pony, deluxe bull, lil’ penguin, lil’ propeller plane and Clifford big red rocker. The toys have molded plastic rocker bases and were sold for children at least 18 months old and up to 65 lbs. A button on the toy’s ear, hat or dash activates songs and phrases when pressed. Rockers included in this recall have a date code from July 26, 2007 through December 29, 2007. The date codes are printed on a sticker inside the battery compartment. read more.....>
THUNDER BAY, ON, - March 26, 2008 - HEALTH HAZARD ALERT - SUN RICH BRAND AND A & P BRAND CUT CANTALOUPE PRODUCTS MAY CONTAIN SALMONELLA BACTERIA. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Sun Rich Fresh Foods Inc. are warning the public not to consume the Sun Rich Brand and the A & P Brand Cut Cantaloupe products described below because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. read more.....>
THUNDER BAY, ON - WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 25, 2008 - Backyard and Beyond brand water bottles with model numbers 67402, 67404, 67442, 67444, 67742, 60442, 67744, 67746, 67748 and 60448 printed on the hang tag. The metal water bottles have a black plastic sip-top and were sold in green, pink or blue with assorted animal or insect graphics on the exterior. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. read more......>
WASHINGTON D.C. - THUNDER BAY, ON, - RECALLS ~ March 19, 2008 ~ The U.S. Consumer Product Safety 
Commission (CPSC) announced today that a manufacturer of athletic shoes and apparel has agreed to pay the government a $1,000,000 civil penalty (pdf). This penalty, which has been provisionally accepted, is the largest for a Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA) violation and follows a recall announced by CPSC and Reebok of 300,000 bracelets.
The penalty settles allegations that Reebok International Ltd., of Canton, Mass., imported and distributed charm bracelets that contained toxic levels of lead. The charm bracelets were provided as free gifts with the purchase of various styles of children’s footwear. In March 2006, a 4-year-old boy from Minneapolis who swallowed the bracelet’s heart-shaped pendant died. read more.....>
OTTAWA, ON ~ March 13, 2008 - People may risk bacterial infection by handling the treats directly or by contact with pets who have used the treats. Anyone who may have handled the treats should wash their hands with warm water and soap. Consumers should dispose of these treats in the trash. read more....>
THUNDER BAY, ON ~ March 13, 2008 ~ The Japanese government has launched an investigation into why an iPod 
nano overheated and sent out sparks while being recharged. The Japanese government said Wednesday that an investigation was underway into why an Apple iPod nano overheated and sent out sparks while being recharged.
The industry ministry said an iPod nano, model MA099J/A, emitted sparks from its battery. There were no injuries. read more.....>
WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 11, 2008 ~ The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. JC Penney Recalls Cooks Deep Fryers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards read more.....>
WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 5, 2008 ~ .The recalled Infantino Lamb Grabby Rattles™ are 
shaped like a lamb with an Infantino elliptical-shaped logo stamped on the front right foot of the lamb. Only rattles with date code 0907 printed on the back of the left ear of the lamb are included in the recall. The production batch code is printed in a dial format with the year in the middle of a circle and an arrow pointing to the number on the circle that indicates the month. Rattles that do not have a date code are not included in the recall read more.....>
Rinnai Recalls Wall Furnaces Carbon Monoxide Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. February 21, 2008 ~ The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. read more....>
Sears Spiderman Water Bottles Recalled Choking Hazard
February 19, 2008 ~ WASHINGTON, D.C ~ Spiderman Water Bottles Sold Exclusively at 
Sears Recalled by Fast Forward Due to Choking Hazard. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. read more.....>
February 17, 2008 ~ WASHINGTON ~ The Calif. beef was used in some school lunch program across the country. The recall by the Westland/Hallmark Meat Company, based in Chino, Calif., comes after a widening animal-abuse scandal that started after the Humane Society of the United States distributed an undercover video on Jan. 30 that showed workers kicking sick cows and using forklifts to force them to walk. read more.....>
January, 28, 2008 ~ TORONTO ~ Zellers announced today that it is recalling a 2-piece infant sleeper and booties 
with buttons painted using lead paint.
The 2-piece sets were sold at Zellers stores across Canada from January 2008 at a price of $12.97. There have been no reports of any injuries. Zellers is taking all precautions to ensure that no injuries occur. read more ....>
January 3,2007 ~ WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the 
firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Toy Wagons Recalled by Tricam Industries Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard read more....>
December 27, 2007 ~ Washington Description: The counterfeit circuit breakers are black and are labeled as Square D QO-series models Actual Square D circuit breakers have (a) the amp rating written on the handle in white paint on the front of the breaker; read more....>
A Genuine Circuit Breaker
has a white painted amp
rating on the toggle switch
December 20, 2007 WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: DEWALT Cordless Drills read more.....>
December 17, 2007 Ottawa, Ontario Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced the Food and Consumer Safety Action Plan, a comprehensive set of proposed new measures that will make Canadians safer by legislating tougher federal government regulation of food, health, and consumer products. read more.....>
December 3, 2007 Washington U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled Old Navy Recalls Boys' Jackets;with drawstring at waist which poses Entrapment Hazard.
CPSC was notified about these garments by the Wisconsin Department of Consumer Protection. about this product.
The CPSC press release states, "Consumers choosing to keep the jacket should immediately remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard. Visit www.oldnavy.com for instructions on properly removing the drawstring."
We went to the Old Navy Website and were unable to find any information about this or any other recalls of Old Navy Products.. read more....>
November 20, 2007 WASHINGTON, D.C. - As gift-givers shop for that perfect toy this holiday season, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is emphasizing the importance of shopping safely. Knowing your ABC's of toy safety will make for happy holidays: (A) awareness, and knowing the (B) benefits, for (C) consumers - (Awareness Benefits Consumers). read more.....>
Children's Wooden Storage Rack Recalled Child's Death
November 16, 2007 WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Jetmax International Ltd., of Irving, Texas is voluntarily recalling about 36,000 boy's and girl's storage racks with canvas totes.
The storage rack can tip over, posing an entrapment and suffocation hazard to young children. read more.....>
OTTAWA, November 16, 2007 - ALLERGY ALERT - UNDECLARED MILK IN MEXI-SNAX TORTILLA CHIPS The public warning issued on November 15, 2007, has been updated to include additional information on product distribution. The affected product has been distributed nationally.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning people with allergies to milk proteins not to consume Mexi-Snax All Natural Pico de Gallo Tortilla Chips described below. This product may contain milk which is not declared on the label.
The affected product, Mexi-Snax All Natural Pico de Gallo Tortilla Chips, product of USA, is sold in a 255 g package bearing Best By date FEB 12 08 and lot code 2SAQZ B.
This product has been distributed nationally.
OTTAWA, November 16, 2007 - The public warning issued on November 15, 2007, has been updated to include additional information on product distribution. The affected product has been distributed nationally
November 9, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Les Fumets Sylvestre are warning the public not to consume Les Fumets Sylvestre Dried and Smoked Duck Magret because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. read more....>
November 7, 2007 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Scientists found Aqua Dots contain a chemical that converts into a powerful "date rape" drug when ingestedSpin Master Recalls Aqua Dots - Children Became Unconscious After Swallowing Beads. read more ...>
November 7, 2007 WASHINGTON, D.C. - International Sourcing Ltd. Recalls Toy Dragster and Funny Car Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard. read more >>>
November 3, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the various beef products described below because these products may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 bacteria. Three months after it was on the shelves in Northwestern Ontario See List of stores more info.....>
November 4, 2007 The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Henry H. Misner Limited are warning the public not to consume the M & M Meat Shops Breaded Shrimp and Coconut Shrimp products described below because these products may be contaminated with Nitrofurans. more info.....>
November 1, 2007 Frozen Meat Pizzas Due to Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination more info....>
October 18, 2007 Kong Maxx Ladder Stands Sold at Gander Mountain Recalled Due to Fall Hazard more info....>
October 18, 2007 Payless ShoeSource Recalls Girls' Boots Due to Fall Hazard more info....>>
October 17, 2007 Dunkin' Donuts Recalls Glow Sticks Due to Choking and Strangulation Hazards more info..>
October 14, 2007 Nikon of Canada Recalls Coolpix L4 Due to Fire Hazard more info ....>
October 12, 2007 J.C. Penney Recalls Shag Rugs Due to Fire Hazard more info ....>
October 12, 2007 Ross Stores Recalls Turtle Sprinklers Due to Laceration Hazard more info ....>
October 11, 2007 Riddell Recalls Collectible Mini Racing Helmets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard more info ....>
October 11, 2007 Bendable Dinosaur Toys Recalled by Kipp Brothers for Excessive Lead more info ....>
Kolcraft Recalls Play Yards After the Death of a 10-Month-Old Child more info....>
November 26, 2007 Hudson's Bay Co. is reporting a potential safety hazard with a one-piece infant sleeper imported by Jo-Joe Fashions.Zellers recalls infant sleepers It was sold at Zellers in November. read more....>
THUNDER BAY, ON - July 23, 2008 - 
1. Indoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by Lithonia Lighting Due to Fire Hazard
2. It's MY Binky Recalls Personalized Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard
3. Electra Bicycle Company Recalls Amsterdam Bicycles; Chain Can Derail and Pose 
Injury Risk to Riders read more...>
THUNDER BAY, ON - November 6, 2008 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer 
Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. read more...>