CPSC Recalls in 2016
330 recalls found
July 2016
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 the products smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.
The firm is no longer in business. The remedy is no longer available.
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 the products smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products. The firm is no longer in business. A remedy is no longer available.
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 the products smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Keenford Limited to exchange their hoverboard for a refund in the form of a store credit or a free replacement hoverboard that is certified to comply with UL2272.
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 the products smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact the recalling company to return their hoverboard for a full refund, a free repair or a free replacement depending on the model.
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 the products smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Yuka Clothing to return their hoverboard for a full refund.
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 the products smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Swagway to return their unit to receive a repair or a credit toward the purchase of a UL 2272 certified Swagtron T1 or T3 model.
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 the products smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Razor to return their hoverboard for a free replacement hoverboard that is certified to comply with UL 2272.
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 the products smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Digital Gadgets to return their hoverboard for a full refund.
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 the products smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Overstock.com for instructions on receiving a full refund.
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 the products smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Hype Wireless to exchange their hoverboard for a free UL-compliant replacement.
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 the products smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Boscov's to return their hoverboard for a full refund or a store credit.
Little Lotus baby swaddles and sleeping bags Recalled for Choking Hazard
The shoulder snaps on the baby swaddles and sleeping bags can break or detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled baby swaddles and sleeping bags and contact Little Lotus for instructions on how to receive a full refund or a store credit for a full refund, plus a $25 credit towards a new purchase. Embrace Technologies is contacting consumers directly.
Cone Fountain Fireworks Recalled for Fire Hazard
When ignited, the device can burst and spread sparks and pyrotechnic materials outward instead of upward as intended, posing fire and burn hazards to bystanders.
Consumers should immediately return the recalled fountains to the retailer where purchased for a refund or exchange.
June 2016
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.
Polaris Ranger 570 ROVs Recalled for Fire Hazard
The ROVs can overheat during heavy engine loading, slow-speed intermittent use and/or high outdoor temperatures and catch fire.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Children's and adult chests and dressers Recalled for Entrapment Hazard
The recalled chests and dressers are unstable if they are not properly anchored to the wall, posing a serious tip-over and entrapment hazard that can result in death or injuries to children.
Consumers should immediately stop using any recalled chest and dresser that is not properly anchored to the wall and place it into an area that children cannot access. Contact IKEA for a choice between two options: refund or a free wall-anchoring repair kit. Consumers are entitled to a full refund for chests and dressers manufactured between January 2002 and June 2016. Consumers with chests and dressers manufactured prior to January 2002 will be eligible for a partial store credit. Consumers can order a free wall-anchoring repair kit. Consumers can install the kit themselves or IKEA will provide a one-time, free in-home installation service, upon request. Consumers can reorder the kits throughout the life of their chest and dresser.
HP lithium-ion batteries Recalled for Fire Hazard
The battery packs can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries, remove them from the notebook computers and contact HP for a free replacement battery.
Vented hard hats Recalled for Shock Hazard
Hard hats sold online were marketed to protect against electric shock, but they do not provide this protection, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Consumers who purchased the hard hats online for protection against electrical shock should immediately stop using them and contact 3M for a free replacement hard hat.
Hanging bow scales Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The mounting ring on the scales can break during use, posing impact and laceration hazards to the user.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hanging bow scales and contact October Mountain Products to receive a full refund.
Ecovent room sensors Recalled for Shock Hazard
The cover can come off during normal use, exposing high voltage components and posing an electrical shock hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled units. Ecovent has contacted consumers via email and phone notifications, sent the replacement parts and provided return postage for affected parts. If consumers have not been notified, they should contact the firm.
Electric bottle and food warmers Recalled for Fire Hazard
The warmers can overheat and catch on fire, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled bottle and food warmers and contact Mayborn for free replacement warmers.
Octo-rattles Recalled for Choking Hazard
The fabric discs on the tentacles of the octopus rattles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled rattles away from children and contact The Land of Nod to receive a full refund.
Panasonic battery packs used in Sony Electronics laptop Recalled for Fire Hazard
The lithium-ion battery packs can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery packs, power off the laptop, remove the battery and follow instructions to obtain a free replacement. Until a replacement battery pack is received, consumers can use the laptop by plugging in the AC power only.
STIHL battery-powered hedge trimmers Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The hedge trimmer can operate faster than expected, continue running after the trigger is released or operate by depressing either the trigger or the front handle switch individually, posing a laceration hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trimmer and return it to an authorized STIHL dealer for a free replacement battery-powered hedge trimmer.
4-inch air angle grinders Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The spring-loaded safety switch can fail and allow the grinder to turn on even with the safety switch locked in place, posing a finger, hand or other laceration risk.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled angle grinder and return it to Direct Distributors or any Agri Supply Company location for a full refund.
Sadie Chairs and barstools Recalled for Injury Hazard
The back leg of the chairs can bend and the seat tabs or screws on the seat can loosen. When loose, pinch points between the seat and steel frame are created, posing a risk of injury.
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled chairs and barstools and contact Grand Rapids Chair Company to schedule a free repair.
Sky Rover toys Recalled for Fire Hazard
The USB charging cords sold with the toy can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the USB cords and contact the firm for instructions on obtaining a free replacement charge cord.
Surge protectors Recalled for Fire Hazard
The surge protectors can short circuit when non-grounded plugs are connected, posing a shock or fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled surge protectors and contact 360 Electrical for a free replacement.
Bighorn handgun security safes Recalled for Injury Hazard
The handgun security safes can be opened without the use of a combination allowing unauthorized access to a handgun, posing a serious risk of injury to children and others.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled handgun safes and contact Rhino Metals for instructions and how to return the safe for a full refund.
Chairs and swings Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The screen-printing on the fabric of the chairs and swings contains excessive levels of lead, which is a violation of the federal lead paint standard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and swings, take them away from children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Level III Body Armor Recalled for Injury Hazard
The body armor can fail to meet performance requirements for Level III body armor, allowing a bullet to penetrate, and pose a risk of gunshot injury or death.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled body armor and contact the firm for instructions to receive replacement body armor. AR500 will contact all known purchasers about the recall.
Sleds Recalled for Crash Hazard
The front handle bar assembly can break, posing a crash hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sleds and contact Kwik Tek for a free replacement front end.
Focus Spine bicycles Recalled for Fall Hazard
The bicycle seatstay or linkage component parts used to connect the seat tube and rear axle dropouts can be incorrectly sized which can cause the frame to collapse, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Focus Bicycles to schedule a free inspection and repair.
Sit-Stand Desk Converters Recalled for Injury Hazard
The pneumatic lifting mechanism can pinch or break fingers during assembly or use, posing a risk of serious injury.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled converters and contact the firm for a free repair kit.
Cra-Z-Jewelz Gem Creations Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The "Slider Bracelet" in the jewelry making kit contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
Consumers should immediately take these recalled products away from children and contact LaRose for instructions to receive a full refund.
Ceramic mugs Recalled for Burn Hazard
The mug's handle can break, posing a burn or laceration hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ceramic mugs and contact Debco Bag for instructions on receiving a replacement mug.
Children's bunk beds Recalled for Fall Hazard
The bunk bed's side mattress support rails can crack or break, posing a fall hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the bunk beds and contact Hillsdale Furniture to arrange for the free installation of free replacement rails by Bob's Discount Furniture. Bob's Discount Furniture is contacting known customers directly.
X-Maxx Monster Trucks and VXL-6 electronic speed contro Recalled for Fire Hazard
Vehicle modification or electronic failure can result in a short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trucks and return their electronic speed control to their dealer for a free firmware upgrade and installation of a new fusible link, or contact Traxxas customer support to return the electronic speed control and have a firmware upgrade and free fusible link installation.
Boombox Recalled for Fire Hazard
The boombox can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled boombox, unplug it, keep it powered off and contact Mohu for a box and pre-paid return shipping label to send the recalled unit to Mohu for a full refund.
Non-contact voltage detectors Recalled for Burn Hazard
The voltage detectors can give a false "no voltage" reading when being used to test live wires for electric current, posing shock, electrocution and burn hazards to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled voltage detectors and contact Southwire for instructions on returning them for a free replacement voltage detector.
May 2016
Random orbital sanders Recalled for Fire Hazard
The sanders can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled sanders, unplug them and contact Mirka for a free replacement sander.
Ventilation fans Recalled for Fire Hazard
The fan motor can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the recalled fans and contact Broan to receive a free replacement fan.
Tommee Tippee Sippee spill-proof cups Recalled for Mold Hazard
Mold can develop on the removable, one-piece, white valve inside the spill-proof Tommee Tippee Sippee cups when it remains wet/moist and is infrequently cleaned. The CPSC advises that mold ingestion poses a risk of gastrointestinal symptoms and infections in consumers with compromised immune systems.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Sippee cups and contact Mayborn to receive a free replacement cup.
Rheem electric water heaters Recalled for Fire Hazard
The control panel on the water heaters can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Consumers should immediately turn off and stop using the recalled water heaters. Consumers should contact Rheem to request a free repair by a Rheem field technician.
Bicycle forks Recalled for Fall Hazard
The steer tube can become loose in the crown of the fork, posing a fall hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled forks and contact Box Components for a free replacement bicycle fork.
Wamsutta Mattress Pads Recalled for Fire Hazard
The mattress pads fail to meet the mandatory federal flammability standard for mattresses and mattress pads, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the mattress pads and contact Hollander Sleep Products for postage paid shipping label and instructions on returning the product for a full refund.
Crystal chandeliers Recalled for Fall Hazard
The loop at the top of the chandelier can break causing the chandelier to fall, posing an impact injury hazard.
Consumers should prevent people from walking underneath the chandeliers. Ethan Allen will contact consumers directly and arrange for an Ethan Allen service technician to inspect the chandeliers. If the loop is made of zinc, the loop will be replaced by a certified electrician free of charge. If steel, no repair is necessary.
Child backpack carriers Recalled for Laceration Hazard
A cut in the plastic buckle on the shoulder strap can cause the shoulder strap to release, posing a fall hazard to a child in the carrier.
Consumers should immediately inspect the buckles on both straps of the carrier harness to determine if there is a cut in the plastic buckle on one or both straps. If the buckle is cut, consumers should immediately stop using the carrier and contact Osprey for a free replacement or full refund. Consumers also may contact Osprey and return the carrier for inspection. If the buckle is cut, consumers will receive a replacement or full refund.
Mini Tillers Recalled for Injury Hazard
The throttle cable can be pinched during packaging, causing the tiller tines to rotate unexpectedly when the lever is not engaged, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mini tillers and contact their local authorized Honda dealer to schedule an appointment to have the throttle cable inspected for damage and repaired free of charge.
Foldable lounge chairs Recalled for Fall Hazard
The chairs can collapse unexpectedly, posing a fall and injury hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled foldable chairs and return them to any T.J. Maxx or Marshalls store for a full refund.