Over the past few weeks, 11 new product recalls were announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), including recalls for off-road vehicles, infant sleepers, and weight benches. 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.
Alltrade Tools recalls tie downs due to injury hazard
About 129,000 Snap-on Ratcheting Tie Downs were recalled after Alltrade Tools received a report of a ratchet handle failing, causing the load of a pickup truck to be lost. The recalled fastening products were made in China. See the recall.
One World Technologies issues recall for snow blowers due to fire and burning hazards
About 670 Ryobi 40-Volt Brushless Snow Blowers were recalled after One World received two reports of the snow blowers overheating while in use. In one of the incidents, the snow blower caught fire, posing a risk of injury and property damage. The recalled snow blowers were manufactured in China. See the recall.
Stile Products expands recall of folding bicycles due to falling hazard
An additional 220 Tern Eclipse S11i and Verge S11i, X10, X20, and X30h Folding Bicycles were recalled (175 were previously recalled) after Stile Products received four reports of the frame hinge cracking while in use, resulting in minor injuries, including a sprained shoulder. The recalled bicycles were manufactured in Taiwan. See the recall.
Cub Cadet issues recall for off-road vehicle due to crashing hazard
About 1,300 2015 Cub Cadet Challenger CX500 and CX700 Off-road Utility Vehicles were recalled after the company received 22 reports of the brake cable failing, posing a crash risk. See the recall.
Walmart recalls electric water kettles due to burning and shocking hazards
About 1.2 million Rival brand Electric Water Kettles were recalled after Walmart received 80 reports of the heating element failing and rupturing while in use, resulting in at least seven burn injuries. The recalled electric kettles were manufactured in China. See the recall.
Cascade Designs recalls rescue probes due to suffocation hazard
About 1,830 Avalanche Rescue Probes were recalled after Cascade Designs discovered that the lock button could fail to engage and could cause the probe to malfunction, interfering in rescue attempts. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled probes were made in Korea. See the recall.
Munchkin issues recall for pacifiers and clips due to choking hazard
About 180,000 Latch Lightweight Pacifiers and Clips were recalled after Munchkin received 10 reports of the clip cover detaching, posing a choking risk for small children. The recalled pacifier products were made in China. See the recall.
BRP recalls off-road vehicles due to crashing hazard
About 10,600 2013 Can-Am Commander Side-by-side Vehicles were recalled after BRP received 29 reports of the steering coupling became stripped, resulting in a loss of steering capability, resulting in at least two minor injuries. The recalled vehicles were manufactured in Mexico. See the recall.
American Honda issues recall for off-highway vehicles due to injury hazard
About 3,300 2016 Honda Pioneer 1000 Side-by-side Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles were recalled after the company received a report of a front door opening unexpectedly, posing an injury risk. The recalled recreational vehicles were made in the United States. See the recall.
Bednest issues recall for infant sleepers due to falling hazard
About 500 Bednest Bedside Infant Sleepers were recalled after discovery that the product fails to meet federal guidelines. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled bedside sleepers were made in Romania. See the recall.
Cybex International recalls weight benches due to impact hazard
About 400 Olympic Decline Free Weight Benches were recalled after Cybex received 10 reports of the product’s frame breaking at the weld point, posing a risk of injury. The recalled weight benches were made in the United States. See the recall.
