The last three weeks have seen 20 product recalls announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), including recalls for snowmobiles, lamps, and riding lawn mowers. If you or a loved one has been hurt by a dangerous product, contact The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker today at (800) 333-0000 for a free legal consultation.
MVP Group recalls candles due to laceration hazard
About 720,000 Glass Jar Candles with Lids were recalled after the company received 16 reports of the glass jars breaking when opening the candle, resulting in laceration injuries. One of the reported injuries required stitches. The recalled candles were manufactured in the United States and China. See the recall.
Exmark recalls riding mowers due to fire hazard
About 506 2015 Exmark Quest Riding Mowers were recalled after the company received a report of a lawn mower leaking, posing a risk of fire. The recalled mowers were made in the United States. See the recall.
Toro issues recall for riding mowers due to fire hazard
About 9,000 2015 TimeCutter Riding Mowers were recalled after Toro received five reports of fuel leaking from the mowers, posing a risk of fire. The recalled riding mowers were manufactured in the United States. See the recall.
SalesOne issues recall for jewelery due to burning hazard
About 8,400 Light Up Ear Plug Jewelery was recalled after SalesOne learned of three reports of burn injuries occurring after battery acid leaked out of the product. The recalled jewelery was made in China. See the recall.
Mars Symbioscience recalls frothers due to choking hazard
About 5,000 CocoaVia brand Frothers were recalled after Mars Symbioscience received two reports of the spring on the end of the product detaching from the metal wand, posing a choking risk for young children. The recalled beverage making products were made in China. See the recall.
Lutron Electronics issues recall for shades due to strangulation hazard
About 240 Custom-made Roman Shades were recalled after discovery that a child could place his or her neck between the exposed ribbon and the fabric of the product. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled shades were made in the United States. See the recall.
BRP issues recall for snowmobiles due to fire hazard
About 2,800 Ski-Doo Snowmobiles were recalled after discovery that internal damage to the fuel hose could cause a leak and pose a fire risk. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled snowmobiles were manufactured in Canada. See the recall.
Harbor Freight Tools recalls cordless drills due to fire and burning hazards
About 1.7 million Drill Master 18-Volt Cordless Drills were recalled after Harbor Freight Tools received 25 reports of the drill switch overheating while in use, resulting in six minor burn injuries and five incidents of property damage. The recalled drills were made in China. See the recall.
Felt Bicycles recalls mountain bikes due to injury and falling hazards
About 645 2015 Felt Double Double 30, NINEe20, and Edict 1 Mountain Bicycles were recalled after the company received 10 reports of the seat post cracking, posing a fall and injury risk. The recalled bicycles were made in Taiwan. See the recall.
North Central Industries issues recall for fireworks due to injury and burning hazards
About 2,600 Great Grizzly brand California Candles Fireworks Fountains were recalled after North Central Industries received six reports of the rear plug dislodging while the firework was lit, resulting in burn injuries to the handler. The recalled fireworks were manufactured in China. See the recall.
Cost Plus World Market recalls chairs due to falling hazard
About 2,700 Reading Chairs were recalled after Cost Plus World Market received eight reports of the front legs bending or breaking while in use. One fall injury was also reported. The recalled chairs were manufactured in China. See the recall.
Technical Consumer Products recalls lamps due to shocking hazard
About 26,350 14 Watt LED Lamps were recalled after discovery that water can enter the lamp, posing a risk of electrical shock to anyone nearby. No incidents or injuries have been reported. See the recall.
Limoss issues recall for battery packs due to fire hazard
About 2,500 Limoss Lithium Ion Battery Power Packs used in power recliners and lift chairs were recalled after the company received two reports of the battery packs overheating. One of the incidents resulted in fire damage. The recalled battery packs were made in China. See the recall.
Jofran issues recall for table due to injury hazard
About 300 Boulder Ridge Dining Room Tables were recalled after Jofran received 71 reports of the table’s cement top forming stress fratures or breaking completely. The recalled cement tables were made in Vietnam. See the recall.
Kubota recalls vehicles due to fire hazard
About 11,500 Kubota RTV-X11OOC series Diesel-Powered Utility Vehicles were recalled after the company received seven reports of combustible debris making contact with the exhaust manifold and igniting. The recalled utility vehicles were made in the United States. See the recall.
The Craftsmen Brand issues recall for blower/vacs due to fire and burning hazards
About 74,000 Craftsman 12 Amp Electric Blower/Vacs were recalled after the company received seven reports of the products catching fire, including one report of injury. The recalled blower/vacs were manufactured in China. See the recall.
Basler Electric issues recall for transformers due to fire and shocking hazards
About 11,900 Basler Class 2 Electric Transformers were recalled after discovery that the circuit breaker in the transformer could fail to trip, posing an electric shock and fire risk. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled transformers were made in Mexico. See the recall.
Polaris recalls snowmobiles due to crashing hazard
About 4,700 2015 Polaris Snowmobiles, (models 600 RUSH PRO-S, 600 RUSH PRO-X, 600 SWITCHBACK PRO-S, 600 SWITCHBACK PRO-X, 600 SWITCHBACK ADVENTURE, 800 RUSH PRO-S, 800 RUSH PRO-X, 800 SWITCHBACK PRO-S, 800 SWITCHBACK PRO-X, 550 INDY Voyageur 155, and 550 INDY Adventure 155) were recalled after the company received 11 reports of cracked or broken steering pitman arms, resulting in loss of steering capabilities. Three of the incidents resulted in a snowmobile crash, with one injury reported. The recalled snowmobiles were made in the United States. See the recall.
Polaris recalls off-highway vehicles due to fire hazard
About 2,230 2016 Polaris RZR XP Turbo Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles were recalled after the company received two reports of oil leaks and two reports of the vehicle catching on fire. The recalled vehicles were made in the United States. See the recall.
Dollar Tree issues recall for burn relief gel due to non-child resistant packaging
About 325,000 Assured brand Burn Relief Gel was recalled by Dollar Tree after discovery that the product does not meet child resistant packaging requirements set by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled gel was made in China. See the recall.
