Over the past two weeks, 10 different products were recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). If you or a loved one has been hurt by a harmful product, contact The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker today at (800) 333-0000 to schedule a free consultation.
Mervin Manufacturing recalls snowboard bindings due to falling hazard
About 8,000 GNU Snowboard Bindings were recalled by Mervin after the company received 30 reports of the binding straps breaking. Bindings that break while in use pose a falling risk to consumers. The recalled snowboarding gear was made in Slovakia. See the recall.
H&M re-announces recall for water bottles due to choking hazard
About 2,900 Children’s Water Bottles were recalled by H&M last September due to a choking hazard when the water bottle’s spout breaks off. One incident of the spout breaking off while in use was reported. The recalled water bottles were manufactured in Italy. See the recall.
Vive La Fete recalls pajamas due to flammability violation
About 710 Vive La Fete children’s Two-Piece Pajama Sets were recalled after discovery that the clothing does not meet federal guidelines for flammability in children’s sleepwear. No incidents or injuries were reported. The recalled pajamas were manufactured in El Salvador. See the recall.
KTM North America issues recall for motorcycles due to crashing hazard
About 7,000 Competition/Closed Course and Enduro Motorcycles by KTM and Husaberg were recalled after the company discovered that the throttle cable can malfunction while in use, possibly resulting in an uncontrollable throttle. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled motorcycles were made in Austria. See the recall.
Pottery Barn Kids issues recall for crib bumpers due to entanglement hazard
About 12,000 Sweet Lambie Crib Bumpers were recalled after Pottery Barn received two reports of the decorative stitching becoming loose, entangling children in the threads. In one incident, the threads were wrapped around a child’s neck, but no injuries were sustained. The recalled crib bumpers were made in China. See the recall.
Teavana recalls tumblers due to laceration and burning hazards
About 469,850 Teavana Glass Tea Tumblers were recalled after the company received over 300 reports of the tumblers breaking or shattering while in use. Six injuries consisting of cuts to the hand and legs from the shattered glass and burns to the feet were reported. The recalled tumblers were manufactured in China. See the recall.
Gerber issues recall for machetes due to laceration hazard
About 91,000 Gerber brand Bear Grylls Parang Machetes with Stitched Sheathes were recalled after the company received eight injury reports of the blade slicing through the stitching of the sheathes while handling the machete. The injuries consisted of cuts to the hands and fingers, with three incidents requiring stitches. The recalled machetes were manufactured in China. See the recall.
IKEA recalls cups due to burning hazard
About 220,000 LYDA Jumbo Cups were recalled by IKEA after receiving 20 reports of the cups breaking while holding hot liquids, resulting in 10 burn injuries. The recalled cups were manufactured in Thailand. See the recall.
Philips issues recall for lamps due to laceration and fire hazards
About 8,100 Metal Halide Lamps were recalled by Philips after they received a report of the internal wiring arcing, causing damage to the lamp. The faulty wiring has the potential to catch the lamp on fire or shatter the glass. The recalled lamps were made in the United States. See the recall.
Country Life recalls supplements due to lack of child-proof packaging
About 1,100 bottles of Country Life Target-Mins Iron Supplement Bottles were recalled after discovery that the packaging does not meet the requirements of the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled supplements were manufactured in the United States. See the recall.
