CPSC Recalls in 2018
258 recalls found
August 2018
VH101 Personal Vortex electric space heaters Recalled for Fire Hazard
The electric space heater can overheat when in use, posing fire and burn hazards.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact Vornado for instructions on how to receive a full refund or a free replacement unit.
Curve in-pool step systems Recalled for Drowning Hazard
Children's limbs can become entrapped in the side openings of the step systems, posing a drowning hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pool step systems and contact Confer Plastics for a free repair kit. The repair kit will include additional panels to prevent entrapment and installation instructions.
Model year 2017-2018 Polaris ACE 150 and model year 201 Recalled for Crash Hazard
The front suspension lower ball joint can separate over time, posing a crash hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all registered owners directly.
CRF250R Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled for Crash Hazard
The clutch outer can break, posing crash and injury hazards.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled off-road motorcycles and contact their local authorized Honda Powersports dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Honda is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Allure and Allure Pro hair dryers Recalled for Fire Hazard
The hair dryer and power cord can overheat and catch on fire, posing fire, burn and electrical shock hazards.
Consumers should immediately stop using the hair dryers and contact Xtava to receive a free replacement hair dryer.
WorkSafe 3-D cell flashlights Recalled for Injury Hazard
The flashlights are missing an encapsulation on a circuit board component which protects the flashlight from igniting an explosive environment, posing an injury hazard to the user or bystander.
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled flashlights and inspect the flashlights for a missing date code on the body of the flashlights. If the recalled flashlight does not have a date code, contact Koehler-Bright Star for free replacement parts.
Electronic handgun safes Recalled for Injury Hazard
The handgun safes can open without the use of a key or combination upon impact and allow unintended access to the contents of the safe, posing a risk of serious injury to children and others.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled handgun safes, secure the handguns to keep them away from children and return the safes to any Harbor Freight Tools location for a full refund of the purchase price in the form of a Harbor Freight Tools gift card.
Ascent™ and Venturist™ Series 8-ounce and 20-ounce blen Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The containers can separate from the blade's base exposing the blades, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blending containers and contact Vitamix for a free repair kit. Vitamix is sending repair kits to consumers it can identify.
Gravely Atlas JSV 3000 and 6000 utility vehicles Recalled for Fire Hazard
The utility vehicle's exhaust header pipe can crack, posing fire and burn hazards.
Consumers should contact an authorized Gravely dealer for a free repair. If the exhaust system becomes noisier, consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles. Gravely is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Bobcat 3400 and 3400XL utility vehicles Recalled for Fire Hazard
The utility vehicle's exhaust header pipe can crack, posing burn and fire hazards.
Consumers should contact an authorized Bobcat dealer to schedule a free repair. Bobcat is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Stargaze recliner chairs Recalled for Fall Hazard
The plastic joint supports attached to the legs of the chairs can break, posing a fall hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact NEMO Equipment for a free inspection and, if necessary, a free replacement chair.
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.
Nutrex pressure cookers™ Recalled for Burn Hazard
The recalled pressure cookers can discharge steam at lower pressures than intended, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure cookers and contact Rena Ware for a free repair. Rena Ware is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Arctic Cat snowmobiles Recalled for Injury Hazard
The handgrip can break, posing an injury hazard to the rider.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact Arctic Cat to schedule a free repair. Arctic Cat is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Fireworks Recalled for Fire Hazard
The recalled fireworks are overloaded with pyrotechnics intended to produce an audible effect, violating the federal regulatory requirements for this product. Overloaded fireworks can result in a greater than expected explosion, posing burn and explosion hazards to consumers. The fireworks are banned hazardous substances and are prohibited from being sold under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA).
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireworks and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Hill Topper Electric Bike motor controller circuit boar Recalled for Crash Hazard
Water can enter the motor controller and cause it to accelerate on its own, posing a crash and injury hazard to the rider.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled motor controller circuit boards and kits and contact the firm for a free replacement motor controller circuit board.
Timemachine 01 bicycles Recalled for Fall Hazard
Variations in tire dimension, tire pressure, head set play and ride load, can result in insufficient space between the front wheel and downtube, posing a fall hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bikes and contact their local BMC authorized dealer for a free inspection and, if needed, a free replacement fork. Until the replacement forks are available in September/October 2018, the firm is providing consumers with a free 23C replacement tire, if needed, to ensure adequate clearance.
July 2018
Ascent Trainer® by Matrix and Matrix fitness elliptical Recalled for Fire Hazard
Moisture from user perspiration or cleaning liquids can build up in the power socket on the unit, causing a short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
Exercise facilities should immediately unplug the machines and contact Johnson Health Tech North America to schedule a free repair. Machines can be used in self-powered mode without needing to be plugged into an electrical outlet. Johnson is contacting purchasers of the recalled ellipticals directly
CloudCharge Qi Wireless Charging Pads Recalled for Burn Hazard
The wireless phone chargers can overheat while in use, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chargers and contact Hirsch Gift for a free replacement.
Bontrager Line Pro flat bicycle pedals Recalled for Fall Hazard
The spindle of one or both of the pedals can break, posing a fall hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle pedals and take them to a Trek retailer for a free repair.
Orange Whip golf swing trainers Recalled for Injury Hazard
The orange ball can detach from the trainer while in use, posing an injury hazard to the user and bystanders.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled golf swing trainers and contact Jimmy Hack Golf to receive a free replacement product.
Bistro chairs Recalled for Fall Hazard
The chair's frame can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and return them to any Ross store for a full refund.
Okie Dokie Denim Patches Shortie shorts Recalled for Choking Hazard
The patches on the shorts can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should immediately stop using the shorts and contact JCPenney for instructions on returning the shorts for a full refund in the form of a JCPenney gift card.
Josephine floor mirrors Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The mirror's glass can separate from the wooden backing and fall, posing a laceration hazard.
Consumer should immediately stop using the recalled mirrors and contact Crate and Barrel to arrange for a free replacement mirror. Crate and Barrel is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Children's pajamas Recalled for Burn Hazard
The children's pajamas fail to meet the flammability standard for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sleepwear, take it away from children and contact Allura for a full refund.
Snowboard boots Recalled for Fall Hazard
The boots can release from the binding unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowboard boots and contact Burton to receive a free new heel cleat. Burton is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Avalanche transceivers Recalled for Safety Concern
The transceiver can fail to work properly due to a software error and fail to transmit the position of survivors of an avalanche, resulting in delayed search and rescue operations.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled transceivers and return them to Ortovox for a free repair, including free shipping.
Camso dirt to snow bike conversion kits Recalled for Crash Hazard
The bolts on the brakes can loosen, posing a crash or impact hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using bikes with the recalled conversion kits and contact an authorized Camso dealer for a free repair.
Blister packages of prescription medication Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The prescription drug packaging is not child resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, posing a poisoning risk if swallowed by children.
Consumers should immediately secure the blister cards to keep them out of the sight and reach of children and contact Novartis or Sandoz for further instructions. Novartis and Sandoz advise that consumers should continue to use the medication as directed once the blister packages are secured.
June 2018
2018 Can-Am Outlander and Renegade all-terrain vehicles Recalled for Fire Hazard
Fuel can spray from the fuel tank when opening the gas cap, posing a fuel leak and fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a BRP Can-Am ATV dealer for a free repair. BRP is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Rollerblade® helmets Recalled for Injury Hazard
The helmets fail to meet the federal safety standard, posing a risk of head injury.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Helmets R Us to receive a free replacement helmet. Helmets R Us is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Stanley workbench LED light and power stations Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The recalled workbench and power stations are wired incorrectly, which can result in reverse polarity, posing shock and electrocution hazards.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled workbench and power stations, unplug the power cord and contact Baccus Global for a free replacement or a full refund. Baccus is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Oceanic and Hollis scuba diving regulators Recalled for Drowning Hazard
The scuba diving regulators can restrict airflow at low tank pressures (below 500 psi), posing a drowning hazard to divers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled scuba diving regulators and contact a local Oceanic or Hollis dealer for a free repair.
Multi-Purpose Telescoping Aluminum Ladders Recalled for Fall Hazard
The ladders can break while in use, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ladders and return the ladder to the store of purchase to receive a full refund.
Women's scarves Recalled for Burn Hazard
The women's scarves fail to meet the federal flammability standard for clothing textiles, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled scarves and contact Yangtze Store for a full refund. Yangtze Store is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Lorex video monitors models LW2751, LW2752 and LW2962H Recalled for Burn Hazard
The video monitor's batteries can overheat, swell and expand and cause the battery cover to open or come off and expose hot batteries, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled monitors and contact Lorex for instructions on receiving a full refund.
A&I tractor canopies Recalled for Crash Hazard
The canopies do not meet design specifications and can cause the tractor's Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS) to fail to protect the operator in a rollover accident, posing an injury hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using tractors with a recalled canopy and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free repair.
Amnon floor lamps Recalled for Burn Hazard
The incorrect label on the lamp states that consumers can use 40 watt lightbulbs in the product. However, the socket is only designed to support 25 watt lightbulbs. Use of incorrect wattage lightbulbs can melt the power switch, posing a burn hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled floor lamps and contact Ashley Furniture for instructions on how to receive a full refund of the purchase price. Ashley Furniture is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Mirrors, art and wall decor Recalled for Fall Hazard
The hanging hardware can break and allow the decor to fall, posing an injury hazard to bystanders.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled decor off the wall and inspect the hanging hardware to check for the recalled metal adjustable j-hooks. If the decor has the recalled metal adjustable j-hooks, do not re-hang the recalled decor. Consumers with recalled metal adjustable j-hooks should contact Uttermost to receive free replacement adjustable j-hooks with free shipping.
Ketra D3 recessed downlights Recalled for Shock Hazard
The downlights power supply connectors can have incorrect wiring, posing an electric shock hazard to the user.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled downlights and contact the firm to schedule a free inspection and, if needed, repair by a technician. Consumers should not try to inspect or repair the units themselves. Warnings and instructions must be followed to disconnect power prior to servicing, removing or replacing the recalled products.
PowerSmart snow blowers Recalled for Injury Hazard
The pulley bolt can loosen and cause the snow blower to get stuck in drive mode, posing an injury hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snow blowers and inspect their snow blower to determine if it has a loose pulley bolt. Inspection instructions can be found at: https://powersmartusa.com/pages/bolt-inspection-instruction-sheet. Consumers with a loose pulley bolt should contact Amerisun for a free repair kit or for instructions on how to get the bolt tightened free of charge.
Vernier Circuit Board 2 Recalled for Burn Hazard
There are two switches on the VCB2 that can get stuck between positions causing the switches to short out and overheat. If the switches overheat, the metal case of the switch can become hot, posing a burn hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled circuit boards and return them to the firm for a free repair. Instructions for returning the units are available on the firm's website. Vernier is contacting known customers directly.
Cool White Universal T8/T12 LED tube lamps Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The pins on one end of the lamp can be energized during installation/removal, posing electric shock and electrocution hazards.
Consumers should immediately contact GE Lighting to receive instructions on safely removing the LED tube lamps, and to receive a refund in the form of a $17 gift card. Consumers should make sure the light switch is "off" before attempting to change LED tube lamps.
Propane (LP) gas Recalled for Fire Hazard
The recalled propane gas does not contain sufficient levels of odorant to help alert consumers to a gas leak. Failure to detect leaking gas can present fire, explosion and thermal burn hazards.
Consumers should not attempt to test the propane themselves. Instead, consumers who have propane delivered to storage tanks should immediately contact the retailer, supplier or Keyera Energy to arrange for a free inspection. If the inspection confirms that the propane contains insufficient odorant, Keyera Energy will arrange for additional odorization or a replacement of the under-odorized propane. Consumers should have carbon monoxide alarms in homes or other buildings that utilize propane gas. If consumers do smell even a faint odor of gas or a gas leak, they should immediately leave the building and call 911 or call their gas supplier. Do not light a match, turn on a light or switch on anything electrical.
May 2018
SLADDA bicycles Recalled for Fall Hazard
The bicycle belt can break, posing a fall hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund.
Wireless phone chargers Recalled for Burn Hazard
The wireless phone charger can overheat while in use, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chargers and contact Bluefin for a full refund.
John Deere 120R compact utility tractor loaders Recalled for Injury Hazard
Information about the proper ballast when the loader is attached to a John Deere model 2025R tractor is missing from the operator's manual. If improperly ballasted, the tractor can be unstable and create a risk of injury to the operator or bystanders.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled loaders and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free correction of the operator's manual. John Deere is contacting all known purchasers of the recalled loaders directly.
Jané Muum strollers Recalled for Entrapment Hazard
The recalled strollers violate the federal Stroller and Carriage standard. An infant can pass through the opening between the stroller armrest and the seat bottom and his/her head and neck can become entrapped by the armrest, posing entrapment and strangulation hazards.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Jané for a free repair. The repair consists of a free replacement armrest. Consumers can continue using the recalled strollers if they remove the armrest and harness the child properly until they receive the replacement armrest.
Kohler 100-amp service-entrance automatic transfer swit Recalled for Fire Hazard
The transfer switch can fail and overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately contact an authorized Kohler service representative or Kohler directly to schedule a free repair.
My First Porsche - Wooden Cars Recalled for Choking Hazard
The wheels and axles can detach from the wooden toy car, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy cars, take them away from young children and contact a local authorized Porsche dealer to return the recalled toy car and receive a full refund.