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Disney Issuing Baby Einstein Refunds
Rochester, N.Y. -- Disney is offering refunds to parents who purchased the "Baby Einstein" DVD series of up to $15.99 for each DVD. Video Video
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AP: Clunker Pickups Traded for New Pickups
Washington (AP) -- The most common deals under the Cash for Clunkers program, aimed at putting more fuel-efficient cars on the road, replaced old Ford or Chevrolet pickups with new ones that got only marginally better gas mileage.
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HEAP Energy Assistance Program Begins
Albany, N.Y. -- New York State's HEAP or Home Energy Assistance Program starts Monday, providing energy assistance benefits to the elderly and low-income households.
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Recent Recalls and Product Safety News
Play sets recalled due to fall hazard
Adventure Playsets is recalling some of its wooden play sets because the plastic coated lumber on the horizontal ladder can weaken over time due to rotting of the whitewood.
Samsung recalls Over-the-Range microwaves
About 43,000 microwave ovens are being recalled due to a shock hazard.
Travel mugs recalled due to burn hazard
Life is good is recalling about 15,000 of its Fall 2009 Newbury travel mugs because the travel mugs can become excessively hot to the touch when filled with hot liquids.
Child-Related Product Recalls
Children's Art Easels Recalled by MacPherson's Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The chalkboard surface coating contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Household-Related Product Recalls
Samsung Over-the-Range Microwaves Recalled Due to Shock Hazard
If an installation bolt comes in contact with an electrical component inside the unit and the microwave is plugged into an ungrounded outlet, it could create a shock hazard.
Outdoor Product Recalls
Halloween Flashlights Sold Exclusively at Target Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
The flashlights can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Sports/Recreation Product Recalls
Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard
Oil can leak into the engine compartment, posing a fire hazard to consumers. In addition, the fuel tank can come into contact with the engine posing a possibility of wearing...
CPSC Podcasts
CPSC Tip-Overs Podcast 09/22/09
Inspect and secure TVs, furniture, and appliances to Prevent Tip-Over Deaths and Injuries - September 22, 2009



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