CPSC Recalls in 2016
330 recalls found
December 2016
Joyrider three-wheeled scooters Recalled for Fall Hazard
The front wheels of the scooter can detach when riding, posing a fall hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using recalled scooters and contact GLOPO for instructions on receiving a free repair kit.
Sportsman 570 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) Recalled for Fire Hazard
The air intake duct can contact the fuel rail and cause a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Children's knit denim jackets Recalled for Choking Hazard
The metal snaps on the jackets can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled jackets away from children and contact Tea Collection Inc. to receive a full refund.
KingQuad 750 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) Recalled for Crash Hazard
The ATV's battery can fail and cause the engine to stop running while in use, posing a crash hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact a local Suzuki ATV dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Consumers with recalled ATVs are being sent a notice directly from Suzuki.
Charcoal grills Recalled for Fire Hazard
The grill can catch on fire, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grills and contact 4 Sizzle to return the grill in exchange for a $200 incentive or a full refund.
Qbit strollers Recalled for Laceration Hazard
A gap in the stroller's folding side hinge can pinch a caregiver's hand during unfolding, posing a laceration hazard. In addition, the stroller can fold unexpectedly during use, posing an injury and fall hazard to the caregiver and child.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Aria Child for a free replacement stroller.
Power supply units for Zebra brand thermal printers Recalled for Fire Hazard
The power supply units can degrade and corrode over time when exposed to moisture and overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Printer owners should immediately stop using the recalled power supply units and contact Zebra for a free replacement power supply.
Crossbows Recalled for Fire Hazard
The crossbow can fire unexpectedly when the safety is engaged, posing an injury hazard to the user or bystander.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crossbows, and return them to Carbon Express to receive a free repair.
Portable Air Conditioners Recalled for Fire Hazard
The portable air conditioners can overheat, posing a risk of fire.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable air conditioners and contact LG to schedule a free repair at an authorized service center.
Craftsman gasoline chainsaws Recalled for Fire Hazard
The chainsaws can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chainsaws and contact MTD Southwest's Craftsman recall line for instructions on obtaining a free replacement chainsaw.
Christmas Wishes tins Recalled for Choking Hazard
The tin's music sound chip mechanism can separate and expose button batteries, posing choking and button battery ingestion hazards to children.
Consumers should immediately remove the tins from areas with children and contact the firm to receive a full refund.
Remington gasoline chainsaws Recalled for Fire Hazard
The chainsaws can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chainsaws and contact MTD Southwest's Remington recall line for instructions on obtaining a free replacement chainsaw.
Bicycle lights Recalled for Injury Hazard
The bicycle light can operate intermittently when paired with a remote transmitter, reducing the visibility of and for the rider, posing an injury hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lights with a remote transmitter and return the lights to the store where purchased or contact Trek to receive a free replacement bicycle light.
Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards Recalled for Fire Hazard
The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact World Trading to exchange their hoverboard for a free UL-certified replacement hoverboard.
Cuisinart® food processors Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The food processor's riveted blade can crack over time and small metal pieces of the blade can break off into the processed food. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the food processor's riveted blade and contact Cuisinart for a free replacement blade.
Egg laying chicken toys Recalled for Choking Hazard
The toys contain small eggs and the chicken can break into small plastic pieces, both posing a choking hazard to children.
Consumers should immediately take the chicken toy and eggs away from children and contact Bingo Deals for a full refund. Bingo Deals is contacting consumers who bought the toy directly.
Luminous Candle Collection Recalled for Laceration Hazard
When the candle is lit, the glass jar can crack, posing a laceration hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and contact Yankee Candle to receive a full refund.
Crossbows Recalled for Fire Hazard
The sensor that senses whether an arrow is properly loaded can malfunction, which can cause the crossbow to fire unexpectedly, posing an injury hazard to the user or bystander.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crossbows and contact the firm for a free replacement trigger with a nock sensor.
Masterbuilt and Cabela's 7-in-1 gas smokers Recalled for Fire Hazard
The smoker's gas hose can disconnect posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled smoker and contact Masterbuilt for a free replacement rubber LP gas hose.
VIVID Red Wine Crush Gift Boxes Recalled for Mold Hazard
Mold can be present on the boxes, posing a risk of respiratory or other infections in individuals with compromised immune systems, damaged lungs or an allergy to mold.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled paper boxes and return them to PAPYRUS, Paper Destiny or Carlton Cards Stores for a full refund or contact Schurman Retail Group for instructions on how to return the product.
Lightning Slide stainless steel playground slide Recalled for Safety Concern
The weld between the slide bedway and sidewall can crack and separate. A child's fingers can get caught in the space, posing an amputation hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled slides and contact Playworld for a free replacement slide and free installation. A temporary barrier will be shipped to consumers prior to shipment of a replacement slide to prevent children from using the slide. Playworld is contacting consumers who purchased the slides directly.
SafeHarbor vinyl impact windows Recalled for Injury Hazard
The glass can separate from the frame during hurricane conditions, posing an impact injury hazard.
Consumers should avoid areas with the recalled windows during hurricane conditions and contact Atrium to schedule a free repair.
Menorahs Recalled for Fire Hazard
The menorahs can melt when the candles are burning, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled menorahs and return them to Target for a full refund.
Technical Consumer Products (TCP) LED lamps Recalled for Shock Hazard
The lamps can overheat exposing an energized heat-sink and wires, posing an electrical shock hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using recalled lamps, shut off power to lights and contact TCP for instructions on receiving a refund or a free replacement lamp.
Cabot wood cleaner and wood brightener products Recalled for Burn Hazard
A faulty cap seal can cause the containers to leak contents, posing a chemical hazard to consumers. Inhaling, ingesting or skin contact with the product can cause burning and other injuries.
Consumers should stop using the recalled products and keep them away from children and immediately contact Valspar for disposal and refund instructions.
Lexibook® Baby Bath Seats and Chairs Recalled for Drowning Hazard
The bath seats/chairs fail to meet the federal safety standard, including requirements for stability and the bath seats can tip over while a baby is in it, posing a drowning hazard to babies.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled baby bath seats and contact the online retailer where it was purchased for return instructions and to receive a full refund, or a refund in the form of a store credit or gift card, depending on the online retailer. All known purchasers will be contacted directly about the recall.
November 2016
Climbing treestands Recalled for Fall Hazard
A weld in the treestand's frame can break during use, posing a fall hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the climbing treestands and contact Summit for instructions on returning the recalled product for a free replacement.
BioLite BaseLanterns Recalled for Fire Hazard
The lithium-ion battery can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lanterns and contact BioLite for instructions on returning the lanterns for a free replacement. BioLite is contacting all known customers.
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 an impact injury risk to a bystander.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled espresso makers and contact IMUSA for a free replacement filler cap.
Matrix ClimbMills Recalled for Fall Hazard
The stop/pause controls on the right handgrip can malfunction, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ClimbMills and contact Johnson Health Tech North America to schedule a free repair. Johnson is contacting purchasers of the recalled ClimbMills directly.
Dehumidifiers Recalled for Fire Hazard
The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke and catch fire, posing serious fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using recalled dehumidifiers and contact Gree for a full refund.
Door locksets Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The latches can fail and the door cannot be unlocked from the inside, posing an entrapment risk. This failure could lead to the inability to vacate a location in an emergency.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled locksets. For Stanley Commercial Hardware-branded locksets, consumers should contact Stanley Commercial Hardware and for all other brands, consumers should contact Stanley Security Solutions Taiwan to receive a free replacement latch or to schedule an appointment to have the latches replaced free of charge if the lockset is already installed.
Practi-VALVE training valves Recalled for Choking Hazard
The end-cap of the valves can detach in a person's mouth while being used during CPR training, posing a choking hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled valves and contact Work 'N Leisure to return the valves for free replacements.
Dry carpet cleaners Recalled for Safety Concern
The dry carpet cleaning powder can contain harmful bacteria. Exposure to bacteria poses a risk of respiratory and other infections in immunocompromised individuals. Consumers with healthy immune systems are generally not affected by the bacteria.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dry carpet cleaner and contact Milliken to receive a free replacement.
Perfect power recliner chairs Recalled for Fall Hazard
The chair's joystick reclining mechanism can malfunction and allow the chair to continue moving, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs, and take them to the store where purchased for a full refund or contact Human Touch to receive a free repair kit (including shipping) or to arrange for free repair.
Side-by-side off-road vehicles Recalled for Crash Hazard
The steering rack and pinion assembly can have an improper amount of grease and result in a loss of steering control and crash hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a BRP Can-Am side-by-side dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. BRP is notifying registered consumers directly about this recall.
Children's shoes Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The rivets on the shoes have sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled shoes away from children and contact Skidders Footwear to receive a full refund.
Projection night lights Recalled for Fire Hazard
The night lights can short circuit, posing shock and fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled projection night lights and contact the firm for instructions to receive a full refund including shipping. All known purchasers were notified directly about the recall.
ATV and UTV clutches Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The clutch can break during operation of the vehicle and cause fragmentation and forcefully eject parts, posing laceration or impact injury hazards to the operator.
Consumers should immediately stop using vehicles with the recalled clutches and contact Gates for instructions on receiving a full refund plus an additional $300 to cover disassembly and reinstallation costs upon return of the recalled clutches to Gates. In addition, Gates will also ship a G-Force Belt at no cost to consumers who return the recalled clutches to Gates. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Fun-karts Recalled for Fire Hazard
The fuel tank can crack and cause the fuel to leak out, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fun-karts and contact Hammerhead Off-Road to schedule a free replacement of the fuel tank. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Kidde NightHawk combination smoke/carbon monoxide (CO) Recalled for Fire Hazard
The alarm can fail to continue to chirp when it reaches its 7-year end of life if the batteries are replaced, leading consumers to believe it is still working. This poses a risk of consumers not being alerted to a fire or CO incident in their home.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled alarms and contact Kidde directly for a free replacement alarm based on date of manufacture or a discount on a new alarm.
Krystal Ice ceiling fixtures Recalled for Fire Hazard
The 40-watt halogen bulbs sold with the ceiling fixtures burn too hot for the electrical supply wires in the ceiling, posing a fire hazard. The fixtures also pose a fire hazard in homes with older wiring, even if used with lower wattage bulbs.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ceiling fixtures and remove the 40-watt bulbs. Contact Kichler for free 25 watt bulbs and new warning labels. The new labels identify 25-watts as the maximum allowable wattage and the appropriate home wiring (90°C supply wire) for use with the fixture. Consumers with older homes built before 1985 without upgraded wiring can contact the firm for a full refund. Consumers who are uncertain if their home's wiring has been upgraded can contact Kichler for more information about an inspection by a licensed electrician.
Leaf and lawn vacuums Recalled for Fire Hazard
The muffler can overheat and melt the air cleaner cover, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled leaf and lawn vacuums and contact Country Home Products to receive a free repair kit that contains a replacement muffler and instructions for completing the repair. Consumers unable to install the repair kit should contact the firm for information on authorized dealers who can install the free repair. Country Home Products is contacting all purchasers directly.
BLT series commercial luminaires Recalled for Fall Hazard
The plastic lens on the luminaire can detach and fall unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury from impact.
Consumers should remove the lens and contact Lithonia Lighting to receive a free repair kit to secure the original lens. Consumers should prevent people from going into the immediate area under the fixtures until the lenses are removed or the luminaires are repaired. A video showing proper lens removal and installation of the repair kit is available at the firm's website at www.lithonia.com/bltvideo
Furnaces Recalled for Shock Hazard
The ground wire in the furnace's junction box can become loose. If an electrical component then fails and short circuits, the unit poses a shock hazard.
Consumers should contact Trane to receive a free replacement junction box and free installation. The firm is contacting customers directly. Consumers should avoid contact with the furnaces until the junction box is replaced.
Samsung top-load washing machines Recalled for Injury Hazard
The washing machine top can unexpectedly detach from the washing machine chassis during use, posing a risk of injury from impact.
Consumers should contact Samsung immediately to receive one of the following remedy options. Consumers can choose (1) a free in-home repair that includes reinforcement of the washer's top and a free one-year extension of the manufacturer's warranty; (2) a rebate to be applied towards the purchase of a new Samsung or other brand washing machine, along with free installation of the new unit and removal of old unit; or (3) a full refund for consumers who purchased their washing machine within the past 30 days of the recall announcement. All known consumers will also receive a Home Label Kit that includes a control panel guide and additional safety instructions in the mail. Until they have received and installed a Home Label Kit, consumers should only use the delicate or waterproof cycles when washing bedding, water-resistant and bulky items. The lower spin speed in the delicate or waterproof cycles lessens the risk of the washing machine top unexpectedly detaching from the washing machine chassis.
Closed-course/competition off-road motorcycles Recalled for Crash Hazard
The front brake master cylinder can malfunction, posing a crash hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled motorcycles and contact an authorized KTM or Husqvarna Motorcycles dealer to schedule a free repair.
Glass knobs Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The glass knobs can break while in use, posing a risk of laceration to users from broken glass pieces.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled glass knobs and return them to any Pier 1 Imports store for a full refund or merchandise credit.
Bionic runner bicycles Recalled for Fall Hazard
The pedals can detach from the bicycle, posing a fall hazard to riders.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Running Trainer to receive free replacement pedals. The firm has contacted all registered owners directly.
Trek Farley bicycles and framesets Recalled for Fall Hazard
The fork can separate from the steer tube, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and framesets and return the bicycles to a Trek retailer for a free inspection and repair.