16 recalls have been announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission over the last two weeks. If you or a loved one has been injured by a faulty product, contact The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker today at (800) 333-0000 for a free consultation.
Champion Power Equipment issues recall for generators due to fire hazard
About 8,600 Champion Power Equipment Portable Generators were recalled after the company received 11 reports of the generators leaking fuel. Eight of these incidents included the generator catching fire, causing at least two reports of property damage. The recalled generators were made in China. See the recall.
Guangdong Vanward Electric recalls gas grills due to fire and burning hazards
About 37,000 Master Forge Gas Grills were recalled by Guangdong Vanward Electric after they received two reports of hoses melting and rupturing after being installed improperly. The recalled grills were manufactured in China. See the recall.
Three companies recall scuba diving hoses due to drowning hazard
About 2,590 High Pressure Scuba Diving Air Hoses were recalled by Innovative Scuba Concepts, Trident Diving Equipment, and A-Plus Marine after the companies received nine reports of hoses bursting. The recalled scuba equipment was made in Taiwan. See the recall.
Sauder Woodworking Company issues recall for office chairs due to falling hazard
About 72,300 Gruga Office Chairs from Sauder Woodworking Company were recalled after 17 reports of the seat plate breaking. Two incidents of minor injuries were reported. The recalled Gruga Office Chairs were made in China. See the recall.
LG Electronics recalls ranges due fire and burning hazards
About 161,000 LG Electric Ranges were recalled after LG received 80 reports of burners not turning off after being switched off or temperature unexpectedly increasing while in use. The recalled LG Ranges were manufactured in South Korea and Mexico. See the recall.
LaJobi issues recall for rockers due to falling hazard
About 33,000 Graco-branded Avalon Glider Rockers with Ottoman and 5,600 Complete Nursery Solutions Box 2 / Katelyn Nursery Solution Glider Rockers were recalled by LaJobi after they received 28 reports of the glider rocker’s base cracking or breaking. One incident of minor injury has been reported. The recalled glider rockers were manufactured in Vietnam and China. See the recall.
Monessen Health Systems recalls fireplaces due to fire risk
About 15,000 Signature Command Electronically Controlled Direct and B-Vent Gas Fireplaces and Inserts were recalled after discovery that a control component can prevent the fireplaces from lighting while gas is still flowing. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled fireplaces and inserts were made in the United States and Mexico. See the recall.
Rec-Out issues recall for chairs due to mold
About 227 Rec-Out Folding Camping Chairs were recalled after the chairs were found to contain mold. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled chairs were manufactured in China. See the recall.
Nielsen-Kellerman issues recall for microphones due to shocking and burning hazards
About 7,500 microphones were recalled after Nielsen-Kellerman received three reports of consumers receiving second-degree burns where the microphone’s metal boom came in contact with their faces after being electrified from an exposed wire or connector. The recalled microphones were made in the United States. See the recall.
Pramac America recalls generators due to fire hazard
About 7,700 Powermate Sx 5500 Portable Generators were recalled after Pramac America received 51 reports of the fuel filter leaking gasoline. The recalled generators were made in China. See the recall.
Bike Friday issues recall for bicycles due to falling hazard
About 3,800 Tikit Folding Bicycles were recalled by Bike Friday after they received six reports of the handlebar stem breaking while in use. Two incidents of injuries were reported, including one injury to the head that required stitches. The recalled tikit folding bicycles were manufactured in the United States. See the recall.
Dolan Northwest recalls light fixtures due to fire and shocking hazards
About 8,000 Ceiling-Mounted Light Fixtures were recalled by Dolan Northwest after receiving two reports of fixtures socket wire insulation degrading, exposing wires and electrifying the metal canopy. The recalled light fixtures were made in China. See the recall.
Kawasaki Motors recalls engines due to fire hazard
About 210,000 Kawasaki Lawn Mower Engines were recalled after receiving 110 reports of the fuel filter leaking. The recalled Kawasaki Motors engines were manufactured in the United States. See the recall.
Kawasaki Motors issues recall for fuel filters due to fire hazard
About 55,000 Fuel Filters and 1,200 Tune-Up Kits with Fuel Filters were recalled after Kawasaki received two reports of replacement fuel filters leaking. The recalled fuel filters were made in the United States. See the recall.
American Honda issues recall for generators due to fire and burning hazards
About 150,600 Portable Generators were recalled by American Honda after they received four reports of the generator’s fuel hose leaking. The recalled generators were manufactured in Japan. See the recall.
KidCo recalls tents due to suffocation and entrapment hazards
About 220,000 PeaPod and PeaPod Plus Travel Beds were recalled by KidCo after nine reports of children becoming trapped between the mattress and the side of the tent. In 2011, a 5-month old boy was found dead with his face pressed against the side of the tent, though the cause of death was not determined. The recalled tents were made in China. See the recall.
