CPSC Recalls in 2015
305 recalls found
May 2015
GT downhill mountain bicycles Recalled for Crash Hazard
The front wheel hub can break and cause the disc brake system to fail, posing crash and injury hazards to the consumer.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and return them to the nearest authorized GT dealer to have the complete front wheel replaced free of charge.
Mason Jar Night Light Recalled for Burn Hazard
The plastic around the base of the light bulb can melt, posing a burn hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled night lights and return them to any Christmas Tree Shops, Christmas Tree Shops andThat!, or andThat! store to receive a full refund.
Cohort Folding Knife Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The locking mechanism can fail to hold the blade, posing a laceration hazard.
Consumers should stop using the knife and contact Gerber for a replacement.
All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) Recalled for Crash Hazard
The youth ATVs fail to meet performance requirements of the federal ATV standard for maximum unrestricted speed and parking brakes, posing a crash hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact a BRP dealer to schedule a free repair. BRP is notifying registered consumers directly.
Dimming switch modules Recalled for Shock Hazard
The module wiring is incorrectly installed, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
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Gas ranges Recalled for Burn Hazard
The ranges' ovens can turn on by themselves, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately contact Viking Range to schedule a free in-home repair. While waiting for a free repair, consumers can contact Viking Range for steps to avoid a burn injury.
Nest Booster Seat Recalled for Fall Hazard
The stitching on the restraint straps can loosen which allows the straps to separate from the seat, posing a fall hazard to children.
Consumers should immediately stop using the Nest booster seats and contact OXO for a free repair kit with redesigned safety straps and installation instructions.
Sears Kenmore Elite dual fuel ranges Recalled for Fire Hazard
The burner flame can go out while the gas is turned on. This can allow gas to escape and poses fire and burn hazards.
Consumers should immediately stop using the ranges and contact Sears for a free inspection and free repair.
Sears Kenmore Elite slide-in ranges Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The stainless steel trim below the range control panel can have a sharp edge, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately contact Sears for a free inspection and free repair.
Weight bench Recalled for Injury Hazard
The weld joining the front leg to the main frame can break, posing an injury hazard to the user.
Consumers should immediately stop using the bench and contact Valor Fitness for a free repair.
Chain driven winches Recalled for Injury Hazard
The top and bottom roller chains in the winch can break, causing the winch and marine lift to fail. This can pose an injury hazard to the user or bystander.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled winches and contact Hewitt Machine & Manufacturing or their local dealer to arrange for a free replacement of the roller chains.
Hunting Boots Recalled for Safety Concern
The boots' snake guard can fail to protect the wearer's feet from a snake bite.
Consumers should stop wearing the recalled boots immediately and contact Rocky Brands for a full refund or a free pair of replacement snakebite-proof hunting boots in one of the following models: Lynx Snake, Classic Lynx Snake, Prolight Snake in lace up, pull-on or side-zip styles.
PREMIUM® Espresso Makers Recalled for Burn Hazard
The filler cap at the top of the unit can crack and allow steam to escape, posing a risk of burns to the user. In addition, the cap can pop off unexpectedly as a result of pressure buildup, posing a risk of injury to a bystander.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled espresso makers and contact Precision Trading Corp. to request a free replacement cap.
Disposable Cup Sleeves Recalled for Fire Hazard
The cup sleeve can ignite if used in a microwave, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using and discard the recalled cup sleeves.
TenPoint and Wicked Ridge crossbows Recalled for Fire Hazard
After the safety has been re-engaged, the crossbows can fire under certain circumstances if a consumer pulls the trigger, posing an injury hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crossbows. Contact TenPoint for detailed instructions on how to inspect any TenPoint or Wicked Ridge crossbow and instructions on how to receive a free repair, if the crossbow poses an unexpected firing hazard.
Avalanche rescue snow shovels Recalled for Safety Concern
The lower lock button on the avalanche snow shovel's shaft can fail to secure the blade, causing the shovel's shaft and blade to come apart and render the shovel unable to be used as intended to rescue avalanche victims.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shovels and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or to Mountain Safety Research for a free replacement shaft.
Twist Swivel Stools Recalled for Fall Hazard
The weld joint attaching the stool seat to the center post can break, posing a fall hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled stool and return it to any Cost Plus World Market or World Market store for a full refund. Refunds can be used toward the purchase of a replacement stool when it becomes available.
PATRULL KLÄMMA and PATRULL SMIDIG Safety Gates Recalled for Fall Hazard
The friction between the wall and the pressure-mounted safety gate is insufficient to hold the gate in its intended position, posing a fall hazard. In addition, the lower metal bar can be a tripping hazard.
Consumers should stop using the safety gate and return it to any IKEA store for a full refund. Any PATRULL KLÄMMA /SMIDIG safety gate extensions may also be returned for a full refund. Consumers who want to keep their PATRULL KLÄMMA or SMIDIG safety gate for limited use in a doorway between rooms or at the bottom of a staircase can contact IKEA to receive free updated user instructions and new adhesive warning labels to put on their safety gate.
Police Press and Go Toy Vehicles Recalled for Choking Hazard
The hat can detach from the policeman's head and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy vehicles away from children and contact Schylling for a full refund.
PowerReclineXRw Recalled for Fall Hazard
When reclined, the furniture can tip forward if the consumer exits without bringing the chair to an upright position, posing a fall hazard.
Consumer should stop using the chair and contact the local dealer where the chair was purchased for a refund or a repair. A service technician will schedule a time to come to the consumer's home and install a new part.
Cribs, furniture and accessories with vintage gray pain Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The vintage gray paint on the cribs, furniture, and accessories exceeds federal lead limits. If ingested, lead can cause adverse health effects.
Consumers should immediately contact Baby's Dream to arrange for an exchange.
Japanese Axe M Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The handle of the axe can crack, allowing the axe head to come loose, posing a laceration or impact hazard to the user or bystanders.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Japanese Axe M and return it to the Snow Peak's Portland retail store or contact Snow Peak for a free replacement axe.
Power reclining furniture Recalled for Fire Hazard
The switch used to operate the reclining function can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled units and contact Franklin for a replacement operating switch.
Felt Cruiser bicycles Recalled for Crash Hazard
The bicycle's brakes can fail, posing a crash hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact your local Felt bicycle dealer for a free inspection and replacement of the rear hub cog/driver.
SULTAN and VYSSA crib mattress Recalled for Entrapment Hazard
The crib mattresses could create a gap between the mattress and crib ends larger than allowed by federal regulations, posing an entrapment hazard to infants.
Consumers should immediately stop using a recalled mattress and inspect it by making sure there is no gap larger than the width of two fingers between the ends of the crib and the mattress. If any gap is larger, customers should immediately stop using the recalled mattresses and return it to any IKEA store for an exchange or a full refund.
April 2015
Kaleidoscope Recalled for Choking Hazard
The end caps of the kaleidoscope can be removed and expose small parts that can come loose and pose a choking hazard to small children and internal components that pose a risk of laceration.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled kaleidoscopes, take them from children and return the kaleidoscopes to an H-E-B store for a refund of purchase points that can be used for another item.
Lithium ion rechargeable batteries Recalled for Fire Hazard
The batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately remove the battery from the bike and contact Pedego for a free replacement battery.
Portable jumpstart power supplies Recalled for Fire Hazard
The jumpstart's lithium battery can overheat and cause the units to melt, catch fire and ignite nearby items, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled unit and contact Whistler for a free replacement, including shipping to return the recalled unit.
Children's Pajama Sets Recalled for Burn Hazard
The children's pajama sets fail to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injury to children.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled pajamas away from children, stop using them and return them to Roberta Roller Rabbit for instructions on receiving a free replacement pajama set or a full refund.
Baby Coveralls Recalled for Choking Hazard
Snaps on the coveralls can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should immediately stop using the coveralls and contact J. Crew for a full refund. Consumers who purchased the garments online will receive instructions for returning the coveralls, including a postage-paid shipping label. J.Crew is contacting consumers who bought the coveralls directly.
Shark Powered Rotator Lift-Away vacuum cleaners Recalled for Shock Hazard
The aluminum wand can disconnect from the vacuum cleaner's handle and remain energized with electricity, posing a risk of electric shock.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vacuum cleaners and contact Euro-Pro to receive a free replacement wand.
Trek bicycles equipped with front disc brakes Recalled for Injury Hazard
An open quick release lever on the bicycle's front wheel hub can come into contact with the front disc brake assembly, causing the front wheel to come to a sudden stop or separate from the bicycle, posing a risk of injury to the rider.
Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Trek retailer for free installation of a new quick release on the front wheel. Trek will provide each owner who participates in the recall with a $20 coupon that is redeemable by December 31, 2015 toward any Bontrager merchandise. (The coupon has no cash value.)
Sweet Heat Hair Dryers Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The hair dryers do not have an immersion protection device, which guards against electrocution or shock if the dryer is immersed in water.
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled hair dryers and contact AG Hair to request a pre-paid mailing label and packaging in order to return the hair dryer for a full refund.
ThinkPad notebook computer battery packs Recalled for Fire Hazard
The battery packs can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately turn off their ThinkPad notebook computer, remove the battery pack and contact Lenovo for a free replacement battery pack. Consumers can continue to use their ThinkPad notebook without the battery pack by plugging in the AC adapter and power cord.
Ertlrenz Trim Heat and Foam Heat ski boot liners Recalled for Fire Hazard
Liner can overheat when charging, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the heat liners and return the product with accessories (charger/remote control) to Gorsuch LTD or a Gorsuch store for repair or replacement.
Hyland Bicycles and Aluminum Fenders Recalled for Fall Hazard
The fender mounting bracket can break or bend, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Consumers should immediately stop riding bicycles with the recalled fenders and contact an authorized Civia Cycles dealer to receive a $60 credit.
Sensory Grab Garb Blankets Recalled for Laceration Hazard
Wire-edged ribbon used in the blanket's ribbon tags can become exposed, posing a laceration hazard to children.
Consumers should immediately stop using these Sensory Grab Garb blankets and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund or a replacement blanket.
Silk scarves Recalled for Burn Hazard
The scarves fail to meet the federal flammability standard for wearing apparel and pose a burn hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled scarves and contact Gena Accessories Inc. for a full refund.
Walk behind power mower Recalled for Injury Hazard
Mowers were assembled with an incorrect blade driver and blade combination, which can cause the blade to break, resulting in an injury hazard.
Consumers should stop using the mowers immediately and contact a Toro dealer to schedule a free repair.
Expert Gardener electric blower vacuums Recalled for Fire Hazard
The blower vacuum can overheat, spark and catch on fire posing fire and burn hazards.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower vacuums and return them to any Walmart store for a full refund.
Homelite electric blower vacuums Recalled for Fire Hazard
The blower vacuum can overheat, spark and catch on fire posing fire and burn hazards.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower vacuums and return them to any Home Depot or Direct Tools Factory Outlet store for a full refund.
Husky® Securelock™ Vertical Bike Hooks Recalled for Fall Hazard
The mounted bike hooks can unexpectedly detach, allowing the bike to fall. This poses a risk of injury to bystanders.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hooks and return them to the nearest Home Depot store for a full refund.
Wheelies semi-truck with six motorcycles and push-along Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The toys contain excessive levels of lead, which is a violation of the federal standard for lead content.
Consumers should immediately take away from children and stop using the recalled toys and contact Cycle Gear Inc. for a full refund. Cycle Gear Inc. is contacting consumers directly.
Mattresses and Mattresses with Foundations Recalled for Fire Hazard
The mattresses and foundations fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately contact San Pedro Manufacturing Company and arrange for the mattress to be picked up, rebuilt to compliant federal flammability standards and returned to consumer.
Yamaha Viking VI Recalled for Crash Hazard
The rear wheels can loosen and cause the rear end of the vehicle to wobble or the rear wheels to come off and cause the vehicle to crash, resulting an injury or death hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the vehicles and contact their local Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly.
Children's Pajamas Recalled for Burn Hazard
The pajamas fail to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled pajamas away from children, stop using them and return them to Smooth Industries for credit towards another Smooth Industries product.
Patio set rockers Recalled for Fall Hazard
The patio sets' rocking chairs can break during normal use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the rocking chair of their patio sets and contact Dimension Industries for a full refund for the complete patio set or for the sets of two chairs if purchased separately.
Trailz Strollers Recalled for Fall Hazard
The stroller handle can break while in use, posing a fall hazard to the infant.
Consumers should immediately stop using the stroller and contact Stokke to schedule a repair.
March 2015
Blinds To Go custom-made window shades Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
The shade's chain or cord loop can slip out of the hold-down device, posing a strangulation hazard for small children.
Consumers can contact the company to order a free retrofit kit that includes a new hold down device and instructions on how to replace the recalled part. Customers also can bring the window shades to a local showroom to have the new device fitted on the shades.
Goalie masks and replacement wire cages Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The metal wires on the cages can break, posing a facial impact or laceration hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using goalie masks and replacement wires and contact Bauer Hockey for a free replacement wire cage and complimentary throat protector.