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19 product recalls have been announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission to end 2013 and begin 2014.

19 product recalls have been announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission to end 2013 and begin 2014. If you or a loved one has been injured by a recalled product, contact The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker today at (800) 333-0000 to schedule a free consultation.

Seasonal Specialties issues recall for Christmas trees due to fire, burn, and shocking hazards

About 1,800 Enchanted Forest brand Twinkling Pine Pre-Lit Artificial Christmas Trees were recalled after its retailer, Menards, received two reports of the lights on the tree overheating, melting, and/or smoking. The recalled artificial trees were manufactured in China. See the recall.

Wahl issues recall for aerosol cleaner due to burning hazard

About 720,000 Wahl Total Care Aerosol Cleaner, Lubricant & Coolant for hair clippers was recalled after Wahl received three reports of the product catching fire after application. One of the reported incidents included minor burn injuries. The recalled product was made in the United States. See the recall.

Mirage Fashions recalls jackets due to strangulation hazard

About 758 Yoki Girl’s Faux Leather Jackets were recalled due to non-compliance with the 1996 CPSC guidelines on drawstrings in children’s upper outerwear. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled jackets were manufactured in China. See the recall.

Google and HP issues recall for chargers due to fire and burning hazards

About 145,000 HP Chromebook 11 Power Supply/Chargers were recalled by Google and HP after Google received nine reports of the chargers overheating and melting while in use. One incident included minor burn injuries to one user and minor property damage to a different user. The recalled Chromebook chargers were made in China. See the recall.

Libbey Glass recalls glasses due to laceration hazard

About 218,000 Bristol Valley Cocktail Glasses with Sheer Rim were recalled by Libbey Glass after the company received 16 reports of the glasses breaking unexpectedly, including one report of minor cuts to a restaurant patron. The recalled cocktail glasses were made in the United States. See the recall.

Fox Factory recalls bike suspension forks due to falling hazard

About 12,500 Evolution 2013 Mountain Bike Suspension Forks were recalled after Fox Factory received a report of the suspension fork’s damper cylinder separating, causing the front wheel of a mountain bike to detach. The incident resulted in a falling injury to the biker. The recalled suspension forks were manufactured in the United States. See the recall.

Red Wing Shoes issues recall for work boots due to impact hazard

About 114,000 Steel Toe Work Boots were recalled after Red Wing discovered that the steel toe cap could fail to protect the foot properly in case of an impact. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled work boots were manufactured in China. See the recall.

Browning recalls hoodies due to strangulation and entrapment hazards

About 4,300 Browning Youth Buckmark Junior Hoodie Sweatshirts 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 hoodies were made in Bangladesh. See the recall.

Playtex recalls infant carrier due to falling hazard

About 341,000 Playtex Hip Hammock Child Carriers were recalled after Playtex received 87 reports of buckles on the waist and shoulder straps cracking or breaking while in use. Two injuries were reported, including one infant that was taken to the emergency room. The recalled child carriers were made in China. See the recall.

Yankee Candle issues recall for candle ring due to fire hazard

About 17,000 Candle Ring – Pine Berry products were recalled by Yankee Candle after the company discovered that the product is flammable. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled candle rings were manufactured in China. See the recall.

Landscape Structures issues recall for swings due to injury hazard

About 177 Oodle Swings were recalled after Lanscape Structures received reports of nine injuries due to the swing seat being suspended too close to the ground. The injuries included broken or sprained legs after their legs were caught underneath the seat while in use. The recalled swingsets were manufactured in the United States. See the recall.

Joovy recalls car seat adapter due to falling hazard

About 1,500 Zoom Car Seat Adapters were recalled by Joovy after they received nine reports of adapter clips loosening on the stroller frame, posing a risk of the car seat falling. The recalled car seat adapters were made in China. See the recall.

Specialized issues recall for bicycles due to falling hazard

About 173 2012 Source Eleven and Source Expert Disc Bicycles with Supernova Switchable Dynamo Front Hubs were recalled by Specialized after the company discovered that the set screws in the front hub can become loose and stop the front wheel from turning. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled bicycles were made in Taiwan. See the recall.

Cabrinha Kiteboarding issues recall for bindings due to injury hazard

About 62 Cabrinha H2 Hydra Series Bindings were recalled after the company discovered that the binding can detach from its base while in use, posing an injury risk. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled bindings were manufactured in China. See the recall.

Walmart recalls table and chair sets due to finger amputation and falling hazards

About 73,400 Mainstays Five-Piece Card Table and Chair Sets were recalled by Walmart after they received 10 reports of injuries from chairs collapsing. Injuries have included a finger amputation, three fingertip amputations, broken fingers, sprained, fingers, and a sore back from a fall. The recalled products were made in China and Taiwan. See the recall.

Norwood Furniture issues recall for tables due to injury hazard

655 Norwood Furniture Science Tables were recalled after eight reports of table instability, including three reports of table legs splitting. The recalled tables were made in China. See the recall.

Cybex International issues recall for weight benches due to falling and injury hazards

234 Olympic Decline Free Weight Benches were recalled by Cybex International after the company received nine reports of the product’s frame fatiguing near the weld point, posing a risk of the product collapsing. The recalled weight benches were made in the United States. See the recall.

New Yorker Boiler recalls boilers due to carbon monoxide hazard

About 191 Gas-Fired Hot Water Boilers were recalled by New Yorker Boiler after discovery that the air pressure switch can fail to shut down the burners when a vent is blocked, possibly allowing carbon monoxide to be emitted. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled boilers were manufactured in the United States. See the recall.

U.S. Boiler recalls boilers due to carbon monoxide hazard

About 26,310 Gas-Fired Hot Water Boilers were recalled by U.S. Boiler after discovery that the air pressure switch can fail to shut down the burners when a vent is blocked, possibly allowing carbon monoxide to be emitted. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled boilers were manufactured in the United States. See the recall.