CPSC Recalls in 2016
330 recalls found
November 2016
Dehumidifiers Recalled for Fire Hazard
The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke and catch fire, posing serious fire and burn hazards.
Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the dehumidifiers and contact GD Midea for either a replacement unit or a partial refund. Consumers whose dehumidifiers were manufactured before October 1, 2008 will receive a partial refund, not a replacement. The manufacturing dates can be found on back of units.
Mountain bike rear shock absorbers Recalled for Fall Hazard
The bicycle's rear shock absorber outer sleeve can rupture, allowing the sleeve to come in contact with other bicycle parts or the rider, posing a fall and injury hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled rear shock absorbers and return them to the place of purchase for a free repair. Consumers unable to return their bicycles should contact Fox for instructions on receiving a free repair.
Kikkerland and Cost Plus World Market brand teapots wit Recalled for Fire Hazard
The bamboo votive stand can catch fire, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled teapots and stands and contact the firm for return instructions. Consumers who purchased online will be mailed instructions on how to receive a refund. Consumers who bought the teapots at stores can return the teapots and stands for a full refund.
October 2016
Children's riding toy vehicles Recalled for Fire Hazard
A relay on the circuit board can fail causing the vehicle's motor to overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards.
Consumers should immediately stop children from using the recalled toy vehicles and contact Peg Perego to receive a free replacement circuit board with instructions, including shipping. Consumers can also access the installation instructions on the firm's website. Peg Perego is contacting known customers directly.
Brazos Embossed Star Chairs Recalled for Fall Hazard
Weld defects can cause the armrest to detach from base, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chair and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Quadra Fire® Explorer III wood stoves Recalled for Safety Concern
When the top load lid of the stove is being used, the handle can become disengaged from the locked position, allowing the lid to unexpectedly slam shut on the consumer's fingers.
Consumers should immediately stop using wood stove and contact Hearth & Home Technologies for a free repair kit. The firm's dealers are contacting all known purchasers.
LullaBelay car seat strap systems Recalled for Choking Hazard
The carabiners attached to the strap system contain small internal parts that can become dislodged, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should immediately stop using the LullaBelay strap system and contact Fiddle Diddles for a free repair kit with three new carabiners. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Circular saws Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The lower blade guard can malfunction and expose the blade, posing a laceration hazard and risk of injury to the consumer.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled circular saws and contact Makita to schedule a free repair.
Cabela's food dehydrators Recalled for Fire Hazard
Defective wiring can cause a build-up of heat, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dehydrators and contact Cabela's to receive a replacement product or a refund.
LED gel clings Recalled for Choking Hazard
The gel clings can separate and expose the inner decal and LED/button battery compartment, posing choking and button battery ingestion hazards to children.
Consumers should immediately remove the recalled gel clings from areas with children and return them to any Target store for a full refund.
Swivel rocking lounge chairs Recalled for Fall Hazard
The seat bucket of the lounge chairs can break away from the base while a user is in the chair, posing a fall hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lounge chairs and contact Summer Classics for a full refund. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Lawn mowers Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The operator presence control bar can malfunction and cause the engine and blades to continue to operate when they should shut off, posing a laceration hazard to the operator.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn mowers and contact Husqvarna or go to http://husqvarna.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1255/ to determine if their unit needs a free repair.
Diving computers Recalled for Drowning Hazard
The dive computer can malfunction and display an incorrect reading to the diver, posing a drowning and injury hazard due to decompression sickness.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled diving computers and contact TUSA to receive a free replacement diving computer.
3 Squares rice and slow cookers Recalled for Fire Hazard
The rice/slow cooker's improperly installed wiring can cause electrical shorting in the unit, posing fire and electric shock hazards.
The remedy is not available. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rice/slow cookers. Destroy and discard this product.
Khion ski boots Recalled for Fall Hazard
The ski boots can inadvertently switch from "ski" to "walk" mode, the boots' upper cuffs can separate, and in the Khion Carbon model, the carbon boot shell can crack, posing a fall hazard and risk of injury to the consumer.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ski boots and contact Dynafit for a full refund or a free replacement.
Samsung Galaxy Note7 smartphones Recalled for Fire Hazard
The lithium-ion battery in the Galaxy Note7 smartphones can overheat and catch fire, posing serious fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using and power down all Galaxy Note7 devices, including Note7 devices received as replacements in the previous recall. Contact the wireless carrier, retail outlet or Samsung.com where you purchased your device to receive a refund or free exchange for a new replacement device plus incentives. Consumers who purchased their phones from other sources should contact Samsung directly to receive a free remedy. Go to http://www.samsung.com and http://www.samsung.com/us/note7recall/ for more details.
Trek Baby carriers Recalled for Fall Hazard
The carriers' side strap can loosen unexpectedly from the buckle, posing a fall hazard to the child in the carrier.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled baby carriers and contact Chimparoo for a free replacement buckle for the baby carrier's side buckle.
Sawyer barstools Recalled for Fall Hazard
Screws on the barstools can loosen, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Consumers should immediately check to ensure that the hardware on their barstools is secure. Consumers with barstools that have loosened screws should download and review the revised assembly instructions at www.bedbathandbeyond.com/sawyerstoolinstructions, and reassemble the barstools.
Educational light cubes Recalled for Fire Hazard
The light cube's lithium polymer battery can overheat and catch fire, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled light cubes and contact Roylco for instructions on returning the light cubes for a free replacement of the light source, which contains the battery.
Mamas & Papas Armadillo Flip Strollers Recalled for Fall Hazard
A loose latch on the stroller can cause the seat to tip back unexpectedly when infant is in the parent-facing position, posing a fall hazard to infants.
Consumers should immediately stop using the strollers and contact Mamas & Papas for a free repair.
Road bicycles Recalled for Injury Hazard
The bicycle's rear wheel can come out of the dropout causing fractures in the rear triangle; presenting an injury hazard to riders.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an Authorized Specialized retailer for free installation of a new rear derailleur hanger and a safety inspection.
Aqua Lung Powerline inflators Recalled for Drowning Hazard
The inflation button can remain depressed and cause the buoyancy compensators to continue inflating, resulting in an uncontrolled ascent. This poses injury and drowning hazards to the diver.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Powerline inflators and contact Aqua Lung to receive a free repair, which consists of the replacement of the inflation button by an authorized Aqua Lung dealer.
Hand trucks Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The wheel's plastic rims can break when overinflated, posing a laceration or injury hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hand trucks and contact Gleason to obtain replacement wheels.
Wildhorn Outfitters Outpost camping hammocks Recalled for Fall Hazard
The cinch buckles that came with the hammocks and suspension kit can fail, causing straps to detach from hammock, posing a fall hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hammock cinch buckles and contact Wildhorn. Wildhorn will ship out replacement buckles free of charge and will provide a prepaid envelope for consumers to return the recalled cinch buckles. Wildhorn Outfitters is contacting all consumers directly.
Lil' Luxuries infant bath tubs with fabric slings Recalled for Drowning Hazard
Fabric slings on the recalled infant bath tubs can detach from the tub, posing a risk of impact injury and drowning.
Consumers should immediately stop using the fabric sling in the recalled product and contact Summer Infant for a replacement fabric sling with a white plastic attachment clip.
Children's nightgowns Recalled for Burn Hazard
The nightgowns fail to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled nightgowns away from children and contact the firm for instructions on receiving a full refund or a company gift card for 125% of the purchase price. The firm is contacting consumers that purchased the recalled nightgowns.
Arts and crafts tempera and finger paints Recalled for Safety Concern
The paint can contain harmful bacteria. Exposure to certain bacteria can have adverse health effects in immunocompromised individuals, posing a risk of serious illness including a bacterial infection. Consumers with healthy immune systems are not generally affected by the bacteria.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled paints and contact Sargent Art for a full refund.
Interlogix ® wireless personal panic devices Recalled for Safety Concern
The wireless personal panic devices can fail to operate, which could result in the device not communicating with the security system if activated in the event of an emergency.
Consumers should immediately contact their professional security system installer or monitoring company for a free inspection of their personal panic device and a free replacement device for those that fail inspection.
Winsley Mid-Back Chairs Recalled for Fall Hazard
The chair can tip over when leaning back, posing a fall hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chair and contact Office Depot to receive a free repair kit.
Glion electric scooters Recalled for Fall Hazard
The frame of the scooter can break where the unit folds, posing a fall hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric scooters and contact Probity Cell for a free repair or a store credit toward the purchase of another product.
Bed canopies Recalled for Entrapment Hazard
A child can become entangled in the bed canopy, posing entanglement and strangulation hazards.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bed canopies and contact Hallee for a full refund or a replacement bed canopy with new warning labels. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.
September 2016
Tripod stools Recalled for Fall Hazard
The plastic collar that connects the three legs can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled stools and return them to Walmart for a full refund.
PE12 PoolEye pool alarms Recalled for Safety Concern
The ON/OFF activation switch on the pool alarm is reversed, which can cause the alarm to fail to alert consumers if a child enters the water.
Consumers should immediately contact SmartPool for a free replacement alarm. Always supervise children in and around water.
Breezer and Fuji bicycles Recalled for Fall Hazard
The top clamp of the seat post can crack, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycles and take their bicycle to a local Breezer or Fuji Bicycles Dealer or contact Advanced Sports International for a free replacement top seat clamp.
Ice Tools Recalled for Fall Hazard
The head of the ice tool can detach from the shaft, posing a fall hazard to climbers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ice tools and contact GTHI for a full refund or replacement. Owners of the recalled tools have been contacted directly.
Buckle Onbu infant carriers Recalled for Fall Hazard
The internal stitching on the infant carrier is missing, posing a fall hazard to children.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled carrier and contact Lenny Lamb to receive a full refund or a free replacement carrier.
HEOS 1 Go Pack rechargeable battery packs Recalled for Fire Hazard
The battery can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazards
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery packs and contact Denon for a free replacement battery pack, including shipping.
GE Profile™ top-loading clothes washers Recalled for Fire Hazard
An electrical component in the washers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled washers and contact GE Appliances for a free repair.
Bungee chairs Recalled for Fall Hazard
The chair rivets can break while in use, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bungee chairs and return them to any Big 5 Sporting Goods store for a full refund.
Polaris Ranger 900 recreational off-highway vehicles (R Recalled for Fire Hazard
The heat shield can fall off the vehicle, posing fire and burn hazards to riders.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Samsung Galaxy Note7 smartphones sold prior to Septembe Recalled for Fire Hazard
The lithium-ion battery in the Galaxy Note7 smartphones can overheat and catch fire, posing a serious burn hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using and power down the recalled Galaxy Note7 devices purchased before September 15, 2016. Contact the wireless carrier, retail outlet or Samsung.com where you purchased your device to receive free of charge a new Galaxy Note7 with a different battery, a refund or a new replacement device. Go to www.samsung.com for more details.
Zeagle brand buoyancy control devices (BCDs) Recalled for Drowning Hazard
The buoyancy control devices can suddenly leak air causing a loss of flotation, posing a drowning hazard to scuba divers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled BCDs and return them to Huish Outdoors or an authorized Zeagle dealer for a free replacement.
BLACK+DECKER electric blower/vacuum/mulchers Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The fan cover can unlatch unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact BLACK+DECKER for a free repair kit, which includes a replacement fan cover.
ZapBulb mosquito zapper LED light bulbs Recalled for Shock Hazard
The light bulb's base can separate from the connector, posing an electrical shock hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled light bulbs, turn off the power supply and contact Creative Sourcing for a free replacement mosquito zapper LED light bulb, including shipping, and instructions for removing and replacing the light bulb. Creative Sourcing will reimburse consumers if a professional electrician is needed to remove the recalled light bulb's base.
Babies 'R' Us pacifier clips Recalled for Choking Hazard
The pacifier clip's spring mechanism can break and release small parts, posing a choking hazard.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifier clips from babies and return the product to Babies 'R' Us or Toys 'R' Us for a refund.
Backhoe attachments for compact utility tractors Recalled for Safety Concern
The mounting hardware could loosen and cause the backhoe frame to rotate toward the operator, posing a crushing hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled backhoe attachments and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting all registered owners directly.
Motocross competition off-road motorcycles Recalled for Crash Hazard
The connecting rod in the crankshaft assembly can fracture, causing the operator to lose control of the motorcycle and crash.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled motorcycles and contact an authorized KTM or Husqvarna Motorcycles dealer to schedule a free repair.
SAHN Classic bicycle helmets Recalled for Injury Hazard
The helmets do not comply with the impact requirements of the federal safety standard for bicycle helmets, posing a risk of head injury.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle helmets and contact SAHN Designs for a free replacement helmet.
Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROVs) Recalled for Fire Hazard
The vehicles' engine can overheat and turbo system's drain tube can loosen, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Consumers will receive an extended warranty on each repaired RZR Turbo and a discount towards the purchase of a new vehicle.
