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CPSC Provides Tips on Console Game and Computer Use
And as more gaming devices find their way into American homes, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is releasing information on how to keep gaming devices from overheating.Since the beginning of 2000, there have been 226 incidents reported to CPSC involving electronic game systems. Of those, 107 indicated some form of overheating or fire. In those cases where overheating or fire was reported, there were 15 cases of injury.The CPSC offers tips to promote safe use of gaming devices.
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The following are some of the recent recalls from the Consumer Products Safety Commission.
Click on the underlined link for more information.
 
 
Home Decorators Storage Trunk
 
 
 
Version-X Hair Dryers
 
 
 
Macy's Infant Coveralls
 
 
 
Holmes Tower Fans
 
 
 
Target Plush Baby Rattles and Photo Frame Ornaments
 
 
 
Graco Contempo Highchairs
 
 
 
Geometix MagnaBlocks Toys
 
 
 
Sportsstuff Air Pumps
 
 
 
Seena International Children's Sweatshirts with Drawstrings
 
 
 
Regal Lager Strollers
 
 
 
Wal-Mart Christmas Mug Gift Sets
 
 
 
Nintendo Wrist Straps for Wii System
 
 
 
Farberware Fruit Slicer and Corer
 
 
 
Hobby Lobby Christmas Lights
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
Black Dog Tavern Co
 
 
 
Land of Nod Furniture
 
 
 
Target Kool Toyz
 
 
   

Polly Pockets Magnetic Playsets

8 Playsets are being recalled. Click here to see list

* FYI: The Polly Pockets Rockin' Theme World sets that were gving as prizes in
S.I. Parent's contest are NOT part of the recall.

 
 
 
Play Wonder Puzzle Tables
 
 
 
Provo Decorative Snaps & Metal Clips
 

 

 

 

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