Dozens of product recalls ranging from off-road vehicles to crossbows were announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in April. If you or a loved one becomes injured by any dangerous product, contact The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker today at (800) 333-0000 for a free consultation.
Dyson issues recall for portable heaters due to fire hazard
About 381,000 Dyson Hot and Dyson Hot+Cool Portable Electric Heaters were recalled after Dyson received 82 reports of the heaters short-circuiting and overheating, with four incidents of the units experiencing burning or melting of internal components. The recalled portable heaters were manufactured in Malaysia. See the recall.
K2 Sports recalls snowboard bindings due to falling hazard
About 767 K2 Kwicker and Kwicker BC Snowboard Bindings were recalled after the company discovered that the bindings could unexpectedly release, posing a fall hazard to snowboarders using them. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled snowboarding gear was manufactured in Taiwan. See the recall.
Hussong Manufacturing and American Flame recall gas fireplaces due to explosion hazard
About 15,770 Kozy Heat, Ambiance, and Stellar Hearth Gas Fireplaces and Fireplace Inserts were recalled after Hussong received nine reports of gas leaks resulting in explosions. Minor property damage and at least two minor injuries were reported. The recalled fireplaces were made in the United States. See the recall.
J.P. Boden issues recall for pajamas due to flammability standard violation
About 210 Boys’ Pajamas were recalled by J.P. Boden after discovery that the garments did not meed federal guidelines for flammability in children’s sleepwear. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled pajamas were manufactured in Portugal. See the recall.
BedHead Pajamas recalls pajamas due to flammability standard violation
About 800 Children’s Two-Piece Pajama Sets were recalled by BedHead Pajamas after discovery that the garments did not meed federal guidelines for flammability in children’s sleepwear. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled pajamas were manufactured in Portugal. See the recall.
Whalen issues recall for tool chests due to laceration hazard
About 20,000 Stainless Steel Tool Chests after Whalen received 11 reports of injuries due to a metal stopper or flange with a sharp edge on the inside of the right door. Nine of the incidents resulted in minor cuts. Two of the injuries required stitches. The recalled tool chests were manufactured in China. See the recall.
GunBox recalls gun storage boxes due to lock failure
About 1,000 The GunBox Gun Storage Boxes were recalled after the company discovered that the locking mechanism can fail if the product is dropped, allowing access to its contents. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled product was made in the United States. See the recall.
Pier 1 Imports issues recall for lanterns due to fire hazard
About 11,350 Hanging Glass Star Lanterns were recalled by Pier 1 after they received five reports of solder melting on the lanterns while in use. One incident where the lantern fell apart completely, resulting in the burning of a rug was reported. The recalled lanterns were made in India. See the recall.
Ontel issues recall for exercise devices due to projectile hazard
About 170,000 ISO7X Isometric Exercise Devices were recalled by Ontel after receiving 10 reports of the handles breaking while in use, ejecting the internal spring coil and rod. Five of the incidents ended with impact injuries from the projectile, causing punctures and lacerations. The recalled exercise devices were made in China. See the recall.
Rocky Brands recalls steel-toed boots due to compression hazard
About 6,800 Georgia Boot Steel-Toed Work Shoes were recalled after Rocky Brands discovered that the boots’ steel-toe, when compressed, could fail to protect consumers’ feet. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled work shoes were manufactured in China. See the recall.
MTD issues recall for leaf blowers due to laceration hazard
About 134,000 Troy-Bilt Electric Leaf Blowers and 24,000 Remington Electric Leaf Blowers were recalled after 18 reports of the products’ impeller breaking while in use, striking the holder. 12 injuries requiring stitches were reported. The recalled leaf blowers were manufactured in China. See the recalls here and here.
E-Z-GO recalls vehicles due to crashing hazard
About 30,000 TXT Fleet, Freedom TXT, Shuttle 2+2 TXT, and Valor Golf Cars, Cushman Shuttles, and E-Z-GOTerrain and E-Z-GO Express Off-Road Utility Vehicles were recalled by E-Z-GO after a report of a loose steering wheel nut, reducing steering control and causing a vehicle to hop a curb, resulting in the chipped tooth of an occupant. The recalled vehicles were made in the United States. See the recall.
Excalibur issues recall for crossbows due to injury hazard
About 1,000 Excalibur Matrix Mega 405 Crossbows were recalled after the company received a report of the crossbow firing without the trigger being pulled. The recalled weapons were manufactured in Canada. See the recall.
Summer Infant expands recall for rechargeable batteries due to burning hazard
About 800,000 additional Rechargeable Batteries used in Summer Infant Video Monitors were recalled after the company received 22 reports of overheated and ruptured batteries, with several incidents of smoke and minor property damage. 58,800 were previously recalled. The recalled batteries were made in China. See the recall.
PetSmart issues recall for fish bowls due to laceration hazard
About 10,200 Great Choice or Top Fin Fishbowls were recalled after PetSmart received 10 reports of the glass product breaking during normal use. Five of the incidents resulted in injuries, including four injuries that required stitches and one injury that required surgery. The recalled glass fish bowls were made in China. See the recall.
Runway Global recalls girls’ coats due to strangulation hazard
About 1,700 Girls’ Sugarfly Peacoats with Waist Drawstring were recalled after discovery that the product does not meet CPSC guidelines for drawstrings in children’s upper outerwear. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled peacoats were made in China. See the recall.
Ariens recalls snow throwers due to amputation and laceration hazards
About 5,700 Ariens and Sno-Tek Snow Throwers and Ariens and Gravely All-Season Power Brushes were recalled after the company discovered that a drive pulley can crack while in use, which can keep the auger or brush spinning after the clutch lever is disengaged, posing a risk of laceration and amputation. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled products were manufactured in the United States. See the recall.
Felt Bicycles issues recall for bicycles due to injury risk
About 3,490 2008 Felt S22 and S32 Triathlon Bicycles and 2010 Felt S32, B12, B14, and B16 Triathlon Bicycles were recalled after Felt Bicycles received 18 reports of the bicycle forks breaking while in use. Five incidents of minor injury were reported. The recalled bicycles were manufactured in China. See the recall.
Johnson Health recalls workout stations due to injury hazard
About 1,100 Magnum and Matrix Fitness 900 Pro Series Multi-Station Strength Training Towers were recalled after Johnson Health Tech received three reports of the plastic connectors in the product sliding out or breaking while in use, resulting in one eye injury. The recalled fitness product was manufactured in the United States. See the recall.
Midea issues recall for dehumidifiers due to fire hazard
About 15,500 GE Brand Dehumidifiers were recalled after Midea and GE received a report of a fire within a unit. The recalled dehumidifiers were made in China. See the recall.
IKEA reannounces and expands recall for lamps due to strangulation hazard
About 30.2 million IKEA Children’s Wall-Mounted Lamps were recalled as an expansion of a recall originally announced in 2013. More models of lamps were added to the recall. The recalled lamps were made in the United States, Lithuania, and China. See the recall.
FXR Factory issues recall for jackets due to strangulation hazard
About 34,777 FXR Factory Racing Children’s Jackets and Hoodies were recalled after discovery that the garments do not meet CPSC safety guidelines for drawstrings in children’s upper outerwear. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled jackets and hoodies were made in China and Vietnam. See the recall.
Kawasaki recalls motorcycles due to crashing hazard
About 611 2014 Kawasaki KLX110 and KLX110L Off-Road Motorcycles were recalled after Kawasaki discovered that the sprocket bolts can become loose and detach, causing an engine lockup while in use, posing a risk of crashing. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled motorcycles were manufactured in Thailand. See the recall.
White-Rodgers issues recall for thermostats due to fire hazard
About 1,143,000 Home Heating and Cooling Thermostats were recalled by White-Rodgers after they received seven reports of the alkaline batteries leaking onto the circuit board of the product, resulting in burn damage. Two incidents resulted in minor property damage. The recalled thermostats were manufactured in China. See the recall.
Horizon Hobby issues recall for helicopter kits due to injury hazard
About 600 Blade 700 X Pro Series Radio-Controlled Helicopter Kits and Spindle Sets were recalled by Horizon Hobby after discovery that the main rotor washer can fail, ejecting the blades while in use, posing an injury risk. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled helicopter kits were made in Taiwan. See the recall.
RMP Athletic Locker recalls jackets due to strangulation hazard
About 2,165 Boys’ Ripzone Hooligan Hooded Jackets were recalled by RMP Athletic Locker after discovery that the jackets do not meet CPSC safety guidelines for drawstrings in children’s upper outerwear. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled clothing was made in Bangladesh. See the recall.
Altria Group Distribution Company issues recall for flashlights due to injury and burning hazard
About 365,000 3-in-1 Flashlight, Compass, and Match Holders were recalled after the company received 11 reports of matches lighting inside the product, resulting in at least 2 explosions that caused injury. The recalled products were manufactured in China. See the recall.
J. Crew issues recall for coveralls due to choking hazard
About 8,700 J. Crew Baby Coveralls were recalled after receiving eight reports of snaps on the garments detaching, posing a choking risk for infants. The recalled coveralls were made in China. http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/Recall-Alerts/2014/J-Crew-Recalls-Baby-Coveralls/.
