10 new recalls have been announced over the last two weeks by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), including recalls for vitamins, chairs, and portable speakers. 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.
ORTOVOX recalls transceiver due to hardware failure
About 3,000 ORTOVOX S1+ Avalanche Transceivers were recalled after the discovery that the hardware can fail, resulting in a risk that the signal would not be discoverable during an emergency, posing an injury risk. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled transceivers were made in Germany. See the recall.
A.O. Smith issues recall for water heaters due to fire and burning hazards
About 250 John Wood Oil-Fired Water Heaters were recalled after the company discovered that the combustion chamber of the product can be misaligned, heating the walls of the water heater instead of the water. This heat could cause things near the water heater to catch fire. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled water heaters were made in the United States. See the recall.
Apple issues recall for speakers due to fire hazard
About 233,000 Beats Pill XL Speakers were recalled after Apple received eight reports that the battery in the portable, wireless speakers overheated, resulting in at least one injury and incidence of property damage. The recalled speakers were manufactured in China. See the recall.
Cree recalls lamps due to burning hazard
About 711,500 Cree LED T8 Lamps were recalled after the company received four reports of the lamps overheating and melting after the product experienced electrical arcing, posing a burn risk. The recalled lamps were made in China. See the recall.
Big Lots recalls chairs due to falling hazard
About 16,000 Hanging Chairs were recalled by Big Lots after they received eight reports of the chairs falling in stores, resulting in at least five reports of minor injuries. The recalled hanging chairs were manufactured in China. See the recall.
Bariatric Fusion issues recall of soft chews due to federal packaging violation
About 800 60-Count Bags of Cherry Flavor Soft Chews Iron with Vitamin C Dietary Supplements were recalled by Bariatric Fusion after discovery that the packaging is not child resistant and senior friendly, requirements of the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled supplements were made in the United States. See the recall.
Pali Design recalls furniture due to impact and suffocation hazards
About 20,000 Pali Design Armoires, Combos, Dressers, and Hutches were recalled after a report of a plastic restraint strap breaking and a dresser tipping over. The recalled children’s furniture was manufactured in Vietnam. See the recall.
Tri-Vista Designs recalls mugs due to fire hazard
About 10,000 Metallic Monogram Beverage Mugs were recalled after a consumer reported that the product sparked while being heated in a microwave. The recalled mugs were made in China. See the recall.
International Vitamin recalls vitamins due to federal packaging violation
About 17,000 Walgreens Multivitamin Women 50+ Tablets were recalled after discovery that the packaging is not child resistant and senior friendly, requirements of the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled vitamins were made in the United States. See the recall.
Ramart issues recall for swing chairs due to falling hazard
About 250 Swing Chairs were recalled by Ramart after HomeGoods received 11 reports of the chairs falling over while in use. Five injuries, including one injury to a baby, were reported. The recalled chairs were made in China. See the recall.
