Consumer News

	Hasbro Recalls Nerf Blasters for Repair Washington –- Hasbro Inc., of Pawtucket, R.I. is recalling the Nerf N-Strike Recon CS-6 Blaster.
	Breakfast Cereal Sugar Offenders Consumer Reports list of breakfast cereals that are the best and worst "sugar offenders."
	Insurance Institute Hits Car Booster Seats Arlington, Va. (AP) -- Several car booster seats do a poor job of positioning children to fit in their seat belts, according to a review by the insurance industry and researchers.

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Child-Related Product Recalls

Hasbro Inc. Recalls to Repair Nerf Blasters; Child's Skin Can Get Caught in Plunger of the Toy

The blaster's plunger can pull the user's skin during firing of the toy blaster resulting in injury to the face, neck, and/or chest.

Outdoor Playset Gliders Recalled by Backyard Play Systems Due to Fall Hazard; New Assembly Instructions Provided
Rack Room Shoes Recalls Girls' Sandals Due to Choking Hazard
Children's Necklaces, CD and MP3 Players Sold at Limited Too and Justice Stores Recalled by Tween Brands Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
BRP U.S. Inc. Recalls Youth All Terrain Vehicles Due to Collision Hazard
Toy Boats Recalled by Buzz's Boatyard Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Toy Police Cars Recalled by TCB Imports Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Four-Wheeled Ride-On Vehicles Recalled by Razor USA Due to Throttle Controller Defect
Razor USA Recalls PowerWing Three-Wheeled Scooters Due to Laceration Hazard
Harry Potter Bookends Recalled By Giftco Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Household-Related Product Recalls

Gas Vent Dampers Recalled by Effikal Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard

The automatic gas vent damper could fail, and if the blocked vent switch does not activate, the vent could leak carbon monoxide (CO). This poses a risk of CO poisoning...

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Outdoor Product Recalls

John Jaques & Son Recalls Lawn Dart Games Due to Risk of Puncture

The darts in the games pose a puncture hazard to young children. Lawn darts were banned in December 1988 to protect children from skull, face and eye puncture wounds.

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Sports/Recreation Product Recalls

John Jaques & Son Recalls Lawn Dart Games Due to Risk of Puncture

The darts in the games pose a puncture hazard to young children. Lawn darts were banned in December 1988 to protect children from skull, face and eye puncture wounds.

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CPSC Podcasts

CPSC Podcast 09/26/08

In-home drowning prevention - September 26, 2008

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