The last two weeks have seen 13 recalls announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, including laptop power cords and helmets. If you or a loved one has been harmed by a recalled product, call The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker today at (800) 333-0000 for a free consultation.
Hewlett-Packard issues recall for power cords due to fire and burning hazards
Over 6 million HP LS-15 AC Power Cords were recalled after the company received 29 reports of the power cords overheating, resulting in the melting or charring of the product. The incidents have included 2 reports of burn injuries and 13 reports of property damage. The power cords were distributed with HP and Compaq notebook and mini notebook computers. The recalled product was made in China. See the recall.
Cree recalls light fixtures due to laceration hazard
About 10,000 CXB Series LED High-Bay Luminaries were recalled after Cree learned of 15 incidents of the tempered glass in the product breaking, posing a laceration risk. The recalled LED light fixtures were manufactured in China. See the recall.
Goodman Company recalls air conditioners due to fire and burning hazards
About 233,500 Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner / Heat Pump (PTAC) Units with brand names of Amana, Century, Comfort-Aire, Goodman, and York International were recalled by their respective companies after Goodman received five reports of the power cords smoking or catching fire. The recalled PTAC units were made in the United States. See the recall.
NRS issues recall for helmets due to head injury risk
About 3,300 NRS Water Sports Helmets were recalled after the company received four reports of the helmet’s rivets failing, allowing the helmet to fall off in the event of an accident, posing a head injury risk. The recalled water sports helmets were manufactured in China. See the recall.
Sunjoy recalls outdoor shelters due to fire hazard
About 2,000 Multi-Purpose Outdoor Shelters were recalled by Sunjoy after they discovered that the fabric canopy on the shelters does not meet a voluntary standard for flammability, posing a fire hazard. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled shelters were made in China. See the recall.
Swimwear Anywhere issues recall for jackets due to strangulation hazard
About 210 Hooded Swimwear Jackets 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 jackets were made in India. See the recall.
American Woodcrafters recalls bunk beds due to falling hazard
About 1,900 Cottage Retreat II Bunk Beds with Side Ladder were recalled by American Woodcrafters after they received two reports of the bed support rails breaking. In both incidents, children feel from the broken bed, suffering from minor injuries. The recalled bunk beds were made in Indonesia. See the recall.
Tray Vous recalls trays for strollers due to strangulation hazard
About 860 Tray Vous™ Snack and Activity Trays with Connectors were recalled after discovery that an opening between the recalled tray and a stroller seat bottom could allow a child to pass through it, posing a risk of entrapment and strangulation. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled product was made in China and Taiwan. See the recall.
Orbea issues recall for bicycles due to falling hazard
715 Orbea Avant Bicycles were recalled after the company discovered that the bicycle’s front for fork can crack while in use, posing a fall risk. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled bicycles were manufactured in China and Spain. See the recall.
iDevices issues recall for temperature probes due to ingestion hazard
About 49,000 Pro Ambient Temperature Probes and Pro Meat Probes were recalled after iDevices received 11 reports of the product overheating and the plastic insulator melting while in use, posing a risk of the plastic becoming embedded in food. The recalled probes were manufactured in China. See the recall.
Great Innovations recalls humidifiers due to fire hazard
About 70,000 Ultrasonic Clean Mist Humidifiers with Mood Lights were recalled after the company learned of 100 reports of overheating, resulting in smoke and burning odors. The recalled humidifiers were made in China. See the recall.
FGX International recalls sunglasses due to lead paint
About 215,000 Children’s Sunglasses were recalled by FGX International after discovery that the affected products do not meet federal guidelines for lead levels. The recalled sunglasses include 19 different styles of Disney and Marvel branded products. The products were manufactured in China. See the recall.
AmTRAN recalls televisions due to impact hazard
About 27,000 JVC 42-Inch Flat Panel Televisions were recalled after the company received 16 reports of the television stand’s neck cracking, posing a risk that the television would tip over and cause injury. The recalled televisions were manufactured in China. See the recall.
