Trampoline Recall

US/Washington: Sportspower Ltd. recalls some Trampolines due to fall hazard. CPSC: http://ht.ly/aQ1AS.

Product was sold exclusively at Walmart stores.

Direct link: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12172.html

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Folding Step Stool Recall [Canada & US]

US/Washington & Canada/Ottawa: Kennedy International recalls some Folding Step Stools due to fall hazard. CPSC: http://ht.ly/aPZfJ; HCSC: http://ht.ly/lTcGm 

Direct US link: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12171.html

Direct Canada link: http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2012/12075r-eng.php

Additional information:
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) reports this recall involves 9-inch and 13-inch Kennedy International Folding Step Stools. The recalled Step Stools are plastic and have a handle for carrying the stools when they are folded. The style number is “3575” for the 9-inch Step Stools and “3576” for the 13-inch Step Stools. The style number is printed on a sticker on one of the legs of the stool.

The phrase, “Kennedy Home Collection” is also printed on a label on some of the stools. The Step Stools were sold in a variety of colors including the following: blue, green, gray, red, purple, pink, orange, turquoise, aqua, white, plum, orchid, emerald, sapphire, sangria, ocean, sage, fuchsia, lime and some color combinations.

According to the CPSC, Kennedy International is aware of at least 15 reports of incidents involving its Step Stools cracking and/or breaking, including three reports of injuries to consumers using the Stools. Injuries included two reports of back injuries and one report of a fractured leg.

Please note: this is a joint release from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) and Health Canada (“HCSC”).

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Euro Foods Chorizo Recall

US/Washington: Euro Foods dba Citterio USA recalls some Chorizo Product due to undeclared soy protein. USDA: http://ht.ly/aPTDg

Direct link: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/Recall_028_2012_Release/index.asp

Learn about Food Allergies from the US National Institutes of Health (“NIH”): http://1.usa.gov/IZWUlm 

Boys’ Jogging Suit Recall

US/Washington: Hot Chocolate recalls some M.M.M. Boys’ Jogging Suits due to entanglement hazard. CPSC: http://ht.ly/aPRfF

These products were exclusively sold at dd’s Discounts.

Direct link: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12170.html

NHTSA Vehicle Recalls

US/Washington: As of May 10, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has posted 20 vehicle or tire recalls so far this month. Are yours listed? http://ht.ly/5G8bb

Ford SZ Territory Vehicle Recall

Australia/Canberra: Ford recalls some Ford SZ Territory Vehicles due to airbag failure, injury hazards. ACCC: http://ht.ly/aOAc8

Direct link: http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1012582

Land Rover Shaft Coupling Recall

Australia/Canberra: Land Rover Australia recalls some Vehicle Shaft Couplings due to loss of drive hazard. ACCC: http://ht.ly/aOxBV

Direct link: http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1012551