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www.cpsc.gov
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for information on the latest consumer product recalls. CPSC, an independent Federal regulatory agency, helps keep American families safe by reducing the risk of injury or death from consumer products.
CPSC, Manufacturers Announce Changes to 1998 Recall Program to Replace Dangerous Home Heating Vent Pipes
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and various
home heating furnace, boiler, and high-temperature plastic vent (HTPV) manufacturers are urging home owners who have not yet responded to
the previously-announced 1998 recall, to do so immediately.
Rheem Recalls to Repair Oil-Fired Furnaces Due to Fire Hazard
On January 22, 2009 the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of oil-fired furnaces sold under the Rheem,
Ruud and United Refrigeration brands. details
Maytag Recalls Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard
On March 10, 2009 the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
announced a voluntary recall of certain Maytag®, Jenn-Air®, Amana®, Admiral®, Magic Chef®, Performa by Maytag® and Crosley® brand side
by side and top freezer refrigerators.
GE Recalls to Inspect and Repair Wall Ovens
Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
On November 18, 2008 the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of GE wall ovens sold under the following
brand names: GE®, GE Profile™, Monogram® and Kenmore®.
Imported Drywall
Consumers from at least 18 States and the District of Columbia have
reported health symptoms or certain metal corrosion problems in their
homes that may be related to drywall imported from China.
You can listen to the news story on National Public Radio at http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=104375325
Composite Decks Recalled by Louisiana-Pacific;
Decks Can Deteriorate and Break, Posing Fall Hazard
On May 14, 2009 the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Louisiana-Pacific, announced a voluntary recall of outdoor deck board and railings sold under the brand names LP WeatherBest®, ABTCo., and Veranda®. They are composite products that look similar
to natural wood and were sold in various colors including Tuscan Walnut/Chestnut, Driftwood Grey/Greystone, Pacific Cedar and Western Redwood. Veranda decking products were manufactured by multiple
firms; only products manufactured by LP are included in this recall.
For additional information, contact LP toll-free at (888) 325-1184 between
6 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site
at www.deckingnotice.com
