Seven recalls have been announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, including some USB chargers and a Halloween flashlight. If you or a loved one has been hurt by a recalled product, contact The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker today at (800) 333-0000 to schedule a free consultation.
Arctic Cat issues recall for ATVs due to crashing hazard
About 40,000 2008 and 2009 Arctic Cat Single-Rider and 2 UP Style ATVs were recalled after the company received 44 reports of the components in the front gear case failing. 10 of these incidents resulted in the ATV stopping unexpectedly or the loss of control. Four injuries were reported, including broken ribs, knee injuries, and back injuries. The recalled ATVs were made in the United States. See the recall.
Meijer issues recall for projector flashlight due to burning hazard
About 8,600 Halloween Projector Flashlights were recalled after Meijer received a report of a flashlight overheating and melting the plastic handle. The recalled Halloween product was made in China. See the recall.
Cane Creek recalls bicycle shocks due to falling hazard
About 5,500 DBINLINE Rear Shock Absorbers were recalled by Cane Creek after they received four complaints of incorrect graphics and directions. When the directions were followed, unexpected behavior could cause riders to fall. One of the complaints resulted after a minor injury. The recalled bicycle parts were made in the United States. See the recall.
Waterway Plastics issues recall for suction covers due to entrapment hazard
About 26,000 Designer Pro Series Suction Covers for Spas were recalled after the company received 70 reports of the drain covers detaching. The recalls spa covers were manufactured in the United States. See the recall.
Tectron recalls USB chargers due to fire hazard
About 55,000 3-in-1 USB Charging Cables were recalled after Tectron received two reports of the USB charger melting. The recalled cables were manufactured in China. See the recall.
Cost Plus World Market issues recall for storage bars due to injury hazard
About 7,000 Modular Storage Bars were recalled after the company received a report of a storage bar pulling away from the wall, posing a risk of injury. The recalled product was made in Hong Kong. See the recall.
Visonic issues recall for personal emergency response pendants due to product failure
About 29,200 Visonic Amber Pendants and Visonic Amber Kits were recalled after the company discovered that an accelerated circuit drain of the battery could result in a decreased battery life and a shorter than intended warning for low battery. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled life alert systems were manufactured in Israel. See the recall.
