The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced 12 new recalls over the past couple of weeks, including recalls for television mounts and bicycle helmets. If you or a loved one has been injured by a faulty product, contact The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker today at (800) 333-0000 for a free consultation.
KYMCO issues recall for ATVs due to fire, burning hazards
About 540 KYMCO MXU 700 ATVs were recalled after the company discovered that the fuel cap can fail to vent properly in high elevations or hot weather, causing pressure to build in the fuel tank, posing a risk of rupture. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled ATVs were made in Taiwan. See the recall.
Fiskars issues recall for shears due to laceration hazard
About 288,000 Fiskars Titanium Bypass Looper Shears, model number 6954 were recalled after the company received 11 reports of the handles breaking while in use, posing a risk of laceration. Some of the incidents resulted in injuries, including bruises and serious lacerations resulting in stitches. The recalled looper shears were made in China. See the recall.
PAB Two recalls bed bug heat treatment systems due to fire hazard
About 1,700 Thermal Strike Expedition Bed Bug Heat Treatment Systems were recalled after PAB Two received four reports of the electrical conducting strip breaking. Three of the incidents reported sparking units, and the other incident reported a minor fire. The recalled heating systems were made in the United States. See the recall.
Fluid Handling issues recall for steam boiler control units due to fire and explosion hazards
About 1,200 McDonnell & Miller Series 750 Low Water Cut-Off Control Units were recalled after discovery that the ground wire and probe wires could be incorrectly assembled, posing a risk of fire and explosion. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled control units were manufactured in the United States. See the recall.
Rejuvenation recalls lamps due to injury hazard
About 85 Haleigh Wire Dome Pendant Hanging Lamps were recalled after Rejuvenation received a report of the pendant detaching and falling. The recalled hanging lamps were made in the United States. See the recall.
Dimension Industries issues recall for café sets due to falling hazard
About 18,000 Three-Piece Sling Fabric Café Sets were recalled after discovery that the chairs can break due to a missing metal washer plate, posing a fall risk. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled patio sets were manufactured in China. See the recall.
Louis Garneau recalls bicycle helmets due to injury hazard
About 1,180 Louis Garneau P-09 Aerodynamic Bicycle Helmets were recalled after the company discovered that the helmet could fail to protect consumers in cold temperatures. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled bicycle helmets were made in China. See the recall.
Michaels Stores issues recall for folding tables due to falling hazard
About 8,400 Ashland Summer Living Vintage Wood Folding Tables were recalled after Michaels received four reports of consumers sitting on the table, causing the table to collapse, resulting in back, leg, and hip injuries. The recalled folding tables were made in China. See the recall.
Toys R Us issues recall for toy toasters due to choking hazard
About 36,000 Just Like Home Toy Toaster Sets were recalled by Toys R Us after discovery that the plastic toast can break into small pieces under pressure, creating small, sharp pieces, posing a choking risk. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled toy sets were manufactured in China. See the recall.
Milestone AV Technologies recalls television wall mounts due to impact hazard
About 207,000 Sanus Simplicity SLF5 Flat Screen Television Wall Mounts were recalled after Milestone learned of two reports of televisions detaching from the arm assemblies. One of the incidents included a shoulder injury. The recalled television mounts were manufactured in China. See the recall.
American Honda issues recall for off-highway vehicles due to fire hazard
About 15,400 2014 Honda Pioneer 700 Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles were recalled after Honda received 10 reports of fires resulting from vegetation and debris accumulating on the middle skid plate making contact with the vehicle’s exhaust systems. The recalled vehicles were made in the United States. See the recall.
Briggs & Stratton issues recall for riding mowers due to injury hazard
About 8,500 Briggs & Stratton Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mowers were recalled after the company received two reports of brake failure due to a failed weld on the drive axle. The recalled riding mowers were made in the United States. See the recall.
