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For more info visit www.newsinfusion.com WASHINGTON, DC The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Stork Craft Manufacturing Inc., of British Columbia, Canada, today announced the voluntary recall of more than 2.1 million Stork Craft drop-side cribs, including about 147,000 Stork Craft drop-side cribs with the Fisher-Price logo. The recall involves approximately 1,213,000 units distributed in the United States and 968,000 units distributed in Canada. CPSC urges parents and caregivers to immediately stop using the recalled cribs, wait for the free repair kit, and do not attempt to fix the cribs without the kit. They should find an alternative, safe sleeping environment for their baby. Consumers should contact Stork Craft to receive a free repair kit that converts the drop-side on these cribs to a fixed side. The cribs drop-side plastic hardware can break, deform, or parts can become missing. In addition, the drop-side can be installed upside-down, which can result in broken or disengaged plastic parts. All of these problems can cause the drop-side to detach in one or more corners.

Deaths linked to drop-down crib prompt recall of 2.1 million Stork Craft cribs.

For more info visit www.newsinfusion.com The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry (ATSDR), and numerous state departments of health have been working together to investigate and analyze how Chinese made drywall entered into the country, where it was used, what is in it, and what impact it may have on human health and corrosion of electrical and metal components. WHAT: Results from three initial drywall studies will be released today: 1) an elemental study; 2) a 10-home air monitoring study; and 3) preliminary findings from chamber studies. Produced B-roll of homes with reported drywall problems and inspection of homes with soundbites.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – For young children, the home is a playground, and while many parents childproof to ensure that their home is a safe place, some may not be aware that TVs, furniture and appliances are hidden hazards lurking in every room.

For more info visit www.newsinfusion.com WASHINGTON, D.C. For young children, the home is a playground, and while many parents childproof to ensure that their home is a safe place, some may not be aware that TVs, furniture and appliances are hidden hazards lurking in every room. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) will broadcast a video news release that features a highly dramatic b-roll of several demonstrations of how injuries and deaths associated with furniture and TV tip-overs occur, a powerful testimony from a parent of a victim, and information on how to prevent these tragedies.

Product Recall Company Offers Support With new Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) regulations taking effect today, Stericycle ExpertRECALL has introduced a CPSIA Guide designed to help small and medium-sized companies navigate the new rules.

Basement Toilet Installs, Water Saving Flush Valves and Dryer Vent Cleaning Saniflow Saniplus Toilet and pump system First off - The Handyguys begin by addressing a listener question. Julianne asks: Hi! I am considering purchasing a bi-level home. When you walk in the door, you have the choice of going upstairs where there is a kitchen, bathroom and 2 bedrooms Or you have the choice of going downstairs, which is partially in the ground. It has a living room, laundry room and two bedrooms. My question is this: The downstairs portion does not have a bathroom. The only bathroom in the home is upstairs. Is it possible to add a bathroom to the downstairs portion of a bi-level home or is this impossible since it is underground and you would have to find a way to flush the sewage upward? Thanks for your help.  I look forward to hearing from you soon! Julianne Short answer - yes! Listen to the podcast for Handyguy Brian x8 area but then you may need more space if installing an ejector pump pit. You will need to install a vent connection for the sink, bath and the pump. You will want to determine how you will be able to route the pipes to either the main vent stack (if large enough for these added plumbing devices) or where you can run a new pipe. The bottom line is that you should have a couple of professional plumbers size up the situation and provide you some quotes on the work to get a bathroom installed.  It can be complicated but it is certainly doable. Toilet Fill Valves The next topic that The Handygys discuss is fill valves for toilets. Handyguy Paul needed a new fill valve for his toilet. He ended up getting a leak sentry version from Fluidmaster. What is special about this fill valve? How does this help you save water? If you have a leak in the flapper and water is draining down the drain the valve wont keep filling the tank. Worst case, if you have a leak, you will loose down the drain only the water in the tank. You will also know you have a problem when you go to flush next time. Listen to the podcast for discussion of this product. Dryer vent Cleaning Lastly - The Handyguys discuss dryer vent cleaning. Dryer vents can be dangerous if the get clogged. According to the CPSC in 1998 clothes dryers caused over 15 thousand fires, 20 deaths and 370 injuries. Fires can occur when lint builds up in the exhaust. Handyguy Paul tested out The Linteater system and was quite happy with it. He almost got into a little trouble with it though. Paul - Read The Fine Manual next time! Listen to the podcast for discussion and impressions. Thanks to erento for sponsoring this post - Whatever the magnitude or complexity of the project you wish to undertake, online tool hire will provide you necessary tools and equipment. Click these icons to share, thanks:

Author: NewsInfusion Added: Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:34:07 -0800 Duration: 0For more info visit www.newsinfusion.com July 2009 - As many Americans are planning to display their patriotism this Fourth of July, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) wants to urge consumers to beware of possible dangers associated with fireworks. CPSC will hold a news conference on the National Mall the first event for the new CPSC Chairman - to demonstrate those potential hazards and to urge consumers to celebrate safely.

For more info visit www.newsinfusion.com July 2009 - As many Americans are planning to display their patriotism this Fourth of July, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) wants to urge consumers to beware of possible dangers associated with fireworks. CPSC will hold a news conference on the National Mall the first event for the new CPSC Chairman - to demonstrate those potential hazards and to urge consumers to celebrate safely.

Author: khalbrae Added: Sun, 26 Apr 2009 17:52:43 -0800 Duration: 0Warning: Contains some graphic burn images. Some older corrugated metal tubes used to connect home appliances to natural gas supply pipes could corrode leading to a fire or explosion, according to Chairman Ann Brown of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). These connectors are used most often with gas ranges, ovens and clothes dryers. "The CPSC has received 200 reports of these connectors failing," Brown said. "These failed connectors have been associated with 35 deaths and 59 injuries. We are urging people to have their gas appliances inspected to see if they have one of these old, potentially dangerous connectors." Public domain video. Use, manipulate and educate how you please!

Author: khalbrae Added: Sun, 26 Apr 2009 17:52:43 -0800 Duration: 0Burger King Corp., in cooperation with CPSC, issued a voluntary recall of more than 25 million Pokemon balls on December 27, 1999. The balls pose a suffocation hazard to children under three years of age. In December, a 13-month old girl reportedly suffocated when one-half of a Pokemon ball covered her nose and mouth. Also in December, an 18-month old girl nearly suffocated when a ball-half got stuck over her face. On the second attempt, the girl's father was able to pull the ball-half from her face. Public domain video released by the government. Use, edit, manipulate and educate as you please with it!

Author: khalbrae Added: Sun, 26 Apr 2009 17:52:43 -0800 Duration: 0Warning: Contains some graphic burn images. Some older corrugated metal tubes used to connect home appliances to natural gas supply pipes could corrode leading to a fire or explosion, according to Chairman Ann Brown of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). These connectors are used most often with gas ranges, ovens and clothes dryers. "The CPSC has received 200 reports of these connectors failing," Brown said. "These failed connectors have been associated with 35 deaths and 59 injuries. We are urging people to have their gas appliances inspected to see if they have one of these old, potentially dangerous connectors." Public domain video. Use, manipulate and educate how you please!

The number of four-wheel ATVs in use in the United States has increased from just over 2 million to more than 6.9 million over the past decade. From 1982 through 2004, there were nearly 6,500 deaths involving ATVs. In 2004 alone, an estimated 136,000 people were treated in hospital emergency rooms for ATV related injuries many life-altering. In 2003, an estimated 740 people died nationwide in ATV incidents. About 30 percent of all deaths and injuries involve children younger than 16.

CPSC, 4-H Council, NASCAR Legend and ATV Racing Champion Join Forces To Encourage Riders To "Take Knowledge to the Extreme" From the rugged trails of West Virginia to the sand dunes in southern California, the sound of all-terrain vehicles in action can be heard across the country. However, in many communities, it is news accounts of tragic incidents being heard. To reduce the number of deaths and injuries, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is leading a major campaign to educate riders young and old on the safe use of ATVs. For more information on this story and others, visit www.newsinfusion.com