17 new product recalls, more than one a day, have been published by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) over the past couple of weeks, including recalls for climbing gear, water heaters, and strollers. 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.
Pacific Cycle recalls infant bicycle helmets due to choking and injury hazard
About 129,000 Infant Bicycle Helmets with Magnetic No-pinch Chin Strap Buckles were recalled after Pacific Cycle received three reports of the plastic cover of the product becoming loose, posing a risk that magnets could detach from the product and pose a choke risk. The recalled helmets were made in China. See the recall.
Target issues recall for menorahs due to fire hazard
About 2,600 Hanukkah Menorahs were recalled after Target received eight reports of the menorahs melting, with three incidents resulting in fire. The recalled holiday product was made in China. See the recall.
phil&teds issues recall for strollers due to injury hazard
About 870 phil&teds Dash v5 Buggy-Style Strollers were recalled after the company received a report of a stroller hinge joint separating, posing an injury risk. The recalled strollers were manufactured in China. See the recall.
SCOTT recalls bicycles due to falling hazard
About 1,570 2016 SCOTT Men’s and Women’s Road Bicycles with SYNCROS FL 0.1 Seat Posts were recalled after SCOTT received 11 reports of seat posts breaking, posing a crash risk. The recalled bicycle products were manufactured in Taiwan. See the recall.
Rocky Mountain Bicycles recalls bicycles due to crashing hazard
About 78,300 2013-2016 Rocky Mountain Bicycles with Front Disc Brakes were recalled after the company discovered that an open quick release lever could contact the front disc brake assembly and cause the front wheel to abruptly stop or separate from the bicycle, posing a crash risk. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled bicycles were manufactured in Canada, China, Taiwan, and Vietnam. See the recall.
Klein Tools recalls digital clamp meters due to shocking and burning hazards
About 121,000 Klein Tools Digital Clamp Meters were recalled after discovery that the products could fail to give accurate voltage readings that could cause consumers to believe the electricity is off when it may be on, posing a risk of electrocution. The recalled tools were made in China. See the recall.
Black Diamond issues recall for climbing gear due to falling hazard
About 50,000 Black Diamond Camalot Climbing Devices were recalled after discovery that the camming devices could break apart during use, posing a fall risk. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled climbing equipment was manufactured in the United States. See the recall.
Black Diamond recalls climbing ascenders due to falling hazard
About 3,100 Black Diamond Index Ascenders were recalled after discovery that the rivet holding the toothed cam could release and allow the product so slide on or detach from a rope, posing a fall risk. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled climbing gear was made in the United States. See the recall.
Black Diamond recalls climbing equipment due to falling hazard
About 100 Black Diamond Easy Rider and Iron Cruiser via Ferrata Climbing Sets were recalled after discovery that the ends of the product could detach unexpectedly, posing a fall risk. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled climbing products were made in the United States. See the recall.
Philips Lighting issues recall for lamps due to laceration and burning hazards
About 87,000 Philips Energy Advantage Ceramic Metal Halide Lamps were recalled after the company received two reports of the lamps shattering, posing a risk of injury from falling, hot glass shards. The recalled lamps were made in the United States. See the recall.
Assa Abloy Italia recalls gate closers due to injury hazard
About 130 Exterior Gate Closer Model 1350 Gate Closers were recalled after Assa Abloy Italia received 15 reports of mechanisms breaking and ejecting metal objects, posing an injury risk. The recalled gate closers were made in China. See the recall.
Honda issues recall for tillers due to injury risk
About 226,000 Honda FG11OK1AT Mini Tillers were recalled after the company received 30 reports of pinched throttle cable lines, causing the tiller tines to rotate unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury. The recalled tillers were manufactured in the United States. See the recall.
Noble House recalls stools due to laceration hazard
About 2,000 Noble House’s Louigi and Tate Counter Stools were recalled after the company received six reports of sharp edges from the product’s kick plates causing minor injuries. The recalled stools were made in China and Vietnam. See the recall.
Hed Cycling recalls bicycle rims due to crashing hazard
About 380 Hed Black Rims were recalled after the company received six reports of brake pads wearing down too quickly, posing a loss of control and crash risk. The recalled rims were made in the United States. See the recall.
TJX issues recall for lounge chairs due to injury hazard
About 5,200 T.J. Maxx and Marshalls Foldable Weatherproof Lounge Chairs were recalled after TJX received 15 reports of injuries from chairs that collapsed unexpectedly. Injuries ranged from finger injuries to back and tailbone injuries. The recalled chairs were made in Vietnam. See the recall.
Box Components recalls bicycle forks due to falling hazard
About 4,100 Box Components Carbon Fiber BMX Bicycle Forks were recalled after the company received 242 reports of loosened steer tubes in the crown of the fork, posing a fall risk. The recalled bicycle parts were made in China. See the recall.
Rheem recalls water heaters due to fire and burning hazards
About 54,000 Rheem brand “Performance Platinum” Electric Water Heaters were recalled after the company received 296 reports of the product’s control panel overheating, resulting in one fire that caused property damage. The recalled water heaters were made in the United States and Mexico. See the recall.
