More than one recall a day has been announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) over the past couple of weeks, including recalls for booster seats, kitchen ranges, and lawn mowers. If you or a loved one has been harmed by a recalled product, contact The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker today at (800) 333-0000 for a free consultation.
TenPoint Crossbow Technologies issues recall for crossbows due to injury hazard
About 127,000 TenPoint and Wicked Ridge branded Crossbows were recalled after the company received 19 reports of arrows firing from crossbows after the safety mechanism was re-engaged, posing an injury risk if someone accidentally pulls the trigger thinking the safety is on. The recalled crossbows were made in the United States. See the recall.
Rocky Brands recalls hunting boots due to snake guard failure
About 1,800 Rocky Men’s 16 Silent Hunter Snake Boots were recalled after a contractor suffered a snake bite while demonstrating the product. The recalled boots were manufactured in China. See the recall.
Kaldi’s Coffee Roasting recalls cup sleeves due to fire hazard
About 700,000 Disposable Paper Cup Sleeves were recalled by Kaldi’s Coffee after they received two reports of the cup sleeves catching fire in a microwave. The recalled product was manufactured in the United States. See the recall.
Precision Trading issues recall for espresso makers due to burning hazard
About 4,700 PREMIUM® Espresso Makers were recalled after Precision Trading received a report of a consumer who burned her arm when the cap unexpectedly ejected steam from the product. The recalled espresso makers were made in China. See the recall.
Electrolux issues recall for ranges due to laceration hazard
About 5,300 Sears Kenmore Elite Slide-In Ranges were recalled after a report of a consumer experiencing a cut requiring stitches from a sharp edge on the range. The recalled ranges were made in the United States. See the recall.
Electrolux recalls ranges due to fire and burning hazards
About 250 Sears Kenmore Elite Duel Fuel Ranges were recalled after the company discovered that the burner flame could extinguish while the gas is still on, posing a risk for fire. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled duel fuel ranges were made in the United States. See the recall.
Hewitt issues recall for winches due to injury hazard
About 1,700 Chain Driven Winches were recalled after Hewitt received six reports of roller chains breaking while in use, posing an injury risk. The recalled products were manufactured in the United States. See the recall.
Viking Range issues recall for gas ranges due to burning hazard
About 60,300 Viking Range Freestanding Gas Ranges were recalled after the company received 75 reports of the ranges turning on by themselves. Among the reports were three incidents of burn injuries and four reports of property damage. The recalled gas ranges were made in the United States. See the recall.
OXO recalls booster seats due to falling hazard
About 25,30 Nest Booster Seats were recalled by OXO after they received five reports of stitching becoming undone and releasing the straps when pulled, posing a fall risk. The recalled booster seats were made in China. See the recall.
Vivint issues recall for dimming switch modules due to shocking hazard
About 213,000 Remotec Plug-In Dimming On/Off Switch Modules were recalled after discovery that the module’s wiring is installed incorrectly, posing an electrical shock risk. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled products were made in China. See the recall.
Gerber Legendary Blades issues recall for knives due to laceration hazard
About 161,000 Cohort Folding Knife products were recalled after Gerber received six reports of injuries after the locking mechanism failed and the knife open unexpectedly. Two of the injuries required stitches. The recalled knives were manufactured in China. See the recall.
BRP recalls ATVs due to federal standard violation
About 12,500 2008-2015 Can-Am Mini DS ATVs were recalled after discovery that the youth ATVs did meet federal ATV performance standards for maximum unrestricted speed and parking brakes, posing a risk for crashing. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled mini ATVs were made in Vietnam. See the recall.
Nantucket Distributing recalls night lights due to burning hazard
About 12,000 Mason Jar Night Lights were recalled after Nantucket received two reports of plastic melting around the base of the night lights, posing a risk for burn injuries. The recalled lights were made in China. See the recall.
Cycling Sports Group issues recall for bicycles due to injury and crashing hazards
About 160 2015 Model Year GT Fury Elite and GT Fury Expert Downhill Mountain Bicycles were recalled after Cycling Sports Group received two reports of the front wheel hub breaking, causing the brake system to fail, posing a risk of crashing. The recalled bikes were made in Taiwan. See the recall.
Great States issues recall for lawnmowers due to injury hazard
About 1,200 Cordless 17-inch Electric Lawn Mowers were recalled after discovery that the lawnmower can start suddenly when the key is not in the starting position, posing an injury risk. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled electric lawnmowers were made in China. See the recall.
