There have been 14 recalls issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission in the past few weeks. 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 consultation.
Boden recalls pajamas due to flammability standards violation
About 1,130 J.P. Boden Children’s Pajamas were recalled after discovery that the pajamas failed to meet federal guidelines for flammability. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The pajamas were manufactured in Turkey. See the recall.
Elephantito issues recall for pajams due to flammability standards violation
About 180 Elephantito Girl’s Pajamas were recalled after discovery that the pajamas failed to meet federal guidelines for flammability. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled girl’s pajamas were made in Peru. See the recall.
Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft issues recall for craft kits due to injury hazard
About 1,800 Foam Pumpkin Turkey Craft Kits were recalled by Jo-Ann Stores after discovery that the magnets holding the pumpkin shell pieces together can loosen and be swallowed by children. If more than one magnet is swallowed, there is a risk of the magnets clamping together internally, posing an injury hazard. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled craft kits were manufactured in China. See the recall.
Harbor Freight Tools recalls drills due to fire and burning hazards
About 108,000 Cordless Drills were recalled by Harbor Freight Tools after they received a report of a drill overheating and burning through the handle. A minor injury was reported in that incident. The recalled cordless drills were manufactured in China. See the recall.
Toro issues recall for riding mowers due to fire hazard
About 2,631 Toro Z Master Riding Mowers were recalled after Toro received five reports of the traction drive belt wearing through the fuel tank, resulting in a fuel leak. The recalled Toro Z Master Riding Mowers were made in the United States. See the recall.
Step2 recalls riding toys due to falling hazard
About 15,500 Children’s Riding Toys were recalled by The Step2 Company after receiving four reports of the seat going over the handle bar after children leaned too far forward. Two injuries were reported, including a minor concussion to one child. The recalled children’s riding toys were manufactured in the United States. See the recall.
G-U Hardware recalls window fittings due to injury hazard
About 5,000 Window Fittings: Tilt-turn Stay Arms and Side-Hung Sash Hinges were recalled after G-U Hardware received two reports of the window fittings breaking, causing the window to fall. One incident resulted in an injury of a broken thumb. The recalled window fittings were made in Turkey. See the recall.
Sportspower issues recall for trampolines due to injury hazard
About 23,400 trampolines were recalled by Sportspower after they received a report of the trampoline leg separating from the frame while in use, causing the loose leg to puncture the jumping surface. The recalled trampolines were made in China. See the recall.
Sportspower recalls waterslides due to injury hazard
About 1,500 Liquid Motion Waterslides were recalled by Sportspower after an incident where a man suffered a neck injury after sliding down the waterslide head first. The warning labels are not sufficient in describing the weight limit of the product and fails to state that consumer should not dive head first on the product. The recalled waterslides were made in China. See the recall.
Jotul North America recalls fireplace inserts due to shock and burning hazards
About 1,250 Jotul and Scan Gas Fireplace Inserts were recalled after Jotul North America received a report of a unit’s electrical wiring coming into contact with the metal rating plate of the insert. The incident resulted in a shock and burn injury to the consumer. The recalled fireplace inserts were made in the United States. See the recall.
Home Depot issues recall for mugs due to fire hazard
About 3,700 Homer’s All-Purpose Bucket Mugs were recalled by Home Depot after discovery that the mug can spark when used in a microwave. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled mugs were made in China. See the recall.
One World Technologies recalls pneumatic nailers due to laceration or injury hazards
About 8,400 RIDGID Coil Roofing Nailers and 4,400 Clipped Head Framing Nailers were recalled by One World Technologies after discovery that the trigger assembly can malfunction and accidentally discharge a fastener. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled products were made in Taiwan. See the recall.
Dream On Me issues recall for bed rails due to suffocation and strangulation hazards
About 900 Dream On Me Bed Rails were recalled after discovery that the bed rail can separate from the mattress and allow a child to become entrapped between the rail and the mattress. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled bed rails were manufactured in China. See the recall.
Dream On Me recalls bath seats due to drowning hazard
About 50,000 Dream On Me Bath Seats were recalled after the company received five reports of the bath seats tipping over, nearly drowning a baby girl. The bath seats fail to meet federal safety guidelines, specifically for stability. The recalled product was made in China. See the recall.
