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    The document discusses several hazardous products commonly found in American homes. It notes that window blind cords with loops have been linked to around 600 strangulation deaths of children. Halogen torchiere floor lamps can cause fires when combustibles come too close to the bulb, and have been linked to 2 fires and 28 deaths. Cadet heaters and Encore heaters pose a fire risk as the CPSC is aware of more than 250 reports of these heaters smoking, sparking, catching fire, emitting flames, or ejecting burning particles or molten material, resulting in 4 deaths, two serious burns injuries and property damage claims exceeding $10 million. Disposable and novelty lighters that are not child-resistant

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    The document discusses several hazardous products commonly found in American homes. It notes that window blind cords with loops have been linked to around 600 strangulation deaths of children. Halogen torchiere floor lamps can cause fires when combustibles come too close to the bulb, and have been linked to 2 fires and 28 deaths. Cadet heaters and Encore heaters pose a fire risk as the CPSC is aware of more than 250 reports of these heaters smoking, sparking, catching fire, emitting flames, or ejecting burning particles or molten material, resulting in 4 deaths, two serious burns injuries and property damage claims exceeding $10 million. Disposable and novelty lighters that are not child-resistant

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    The document discusses several hazardous products commonly found in American homes. It notes that window blind cords with loops have been linked to around 600 strangulation deaths of children. Halogen torchiere floor lamps can cause fires when combustibles come too close to the bulb, and have been linked to 2 fires and 28 deaths. Cadet heaters and Encore heaters pose a fire risk as the CPSC is aware of more than 250 reports of these heaters smoking, sparking, catching fire, emitting flames, or ejecting burning particles or molten material, resulting in 4 deaths, two serious burns injuries and property damage claims exceeding $10 million. Disposable and novelty lighters that are not child-resistant

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