CPSC, Stokke Announce Recall of Sleepi Crib Foam Mattresses Due to Entrapment Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Sleepi Crib Foam Mattresses Units: About 1,000 Manufacturer: Stokke, of Kennesaw, Ga. Hazard: The crib mattresses are not properly sized, creating a gap, posing an entrapment hazard to young children. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: Only oval shaped Sleepi cribs with foam mattresses sold under the following model … (2 comments)
pocono home inspection: Septic System Do's and Dont's
- 07/02/07 12:09 PM
A few tips on septics ..... please feel free to add anything I may have omitted.Proper Maintenance can help you save aggravation and money in the long run!1. Falling septic system can be a threat to public health and the environment, especially your drinking water supply or nearby recreational waters.2.Reduces YOUR Property Value and has a negative aesthetic impact.3.The system is expensive to repair and may require frequent pumping of your septic tank, possibly the installation of a holding tank, or the possibly that you have to MOVE OUT of Your HOME.4.Frequent back-ups of sewage or sewage gases into your home.warning … (9 comments)
pocono home inspection: Electrical Safety
- 06/18/07 08:33 AM
Electricity is an essential part of our lives. However, it has the potential to cause great harm. Electrical systems will function almost indefinitely if properly installed and not overloaded or physically abused. Electrical fires in our homes claim the lives of 485 Americans each year and injure 2,305 more. Some of these fires are caused by electrical system failures and appliance defects, but many more are caused by the misuse and poor maintenance of electrical appliances, incorrectly installed wiring, and overloaded circuits and extension cords. Never use anything but the proper fuse to protect a circuit. Find and correct overloaded circuits. Never place … (1 comments)
pocono home inspection: Ten Things You Should Know About Mold
- 06/05/07 06:47 AM
Ten Things You Should Know About Mold Potential health effects and symptoms associated with mold exposures include allergic reactions, asthma, and other respiratory complaints. There is no practical way to eliminate all mold and mold spores in the indoor environment; the way to control indoor mold growth is to control moisture. If mold is a problem in your home or school, you must clean up the mold and eliminate sources of moisture. Fix the source of the water problem or leak to prevent mold growth. Reduce indoor humidity (to 30-60%) to decrease mold growth by: venting bathrooms, dryers, and other moisture-generating … (1 comments)
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