CPSC Recalls in 2018
258 recalls found
May 2018
Creatology® Spin Art Kits Recalled for Fire Hazard
The battery compartment in the spin art kit can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled spin art kits away from children, stop using them and return them to any Michaels store for a full refund.
Creatology® pottery wheel kits Recalled for Fire Hazard
The battery compartment in the pottery wheel kit can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled pottery wheel kits away from children, stop using them and return them to any Michaels store for a full refund.
Colorations™ brand extra-large crayons Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The red crayons in the multi-color sets can contain glass, posing a laceration hazard to the user.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crayons and contact Discount School Supply to obtain a free full replacement set. Discount School Supply is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Playground SuperMax Triple Slides Recalled for Entrapment Hazard
A gap between the rails near the entrance way to the slide poses an entrapment hazard to young children.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled playground slides and contact Play and Park Structures to schedule a free inspection and repair to the playground slides. Play and Park Structures is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Regency Ultimate direct vent gas stove fireplaces (mode Recalled for Explosion Hazard
The pressure release system can fail and cause the gas stove to explode, posing explosion and injury hazards.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled gas stoves, turn off the gas supply to the unit, and contact Regency to schedule a free repair.
NY Thermal (NTI) Trinity Tft and Slant/Fin CHS resident Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The grommet seal can reduce in size over time and dislodge during use and allow the boiler to emit carbon monoxide, posing a CO poisoning hazard.
Consumers with recalled boilers should immediately contact the installer or distributor of the boiler to schedule a free repair. Consumers who continue use of the boilers while awaiting repair, should have a working carbon monoxide alarm outside of sleeping areas and on every level of the home.
3-Tier Haunted Townhouse candle holders Recalled for Fire Hazard
The candle holder can ignite, posing fire and burn hazards.
Consumer should immediately stop using the recalled candle holders and return them to any Michaels store for a full refund.
Recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) Recalled for Fire Hazard
The muffler can overheat, causing the plastic heat shield to melt or catch fire, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact an authorized Honda Powersports dealer to schedule an appointment for a free inspection and repair. Honda is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Portland, One Stop Gardens, and Chicago Electric 14 inc Recalled for Injury Hazard
The power switch can malfunction and allow the chainsaw to continue operating after the operator moves the switch to the "off" position, posing a serious injury hazard to the operator.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chainsaws and return the product to their local Harbor Freight Tools store for a free replacement chainsaw. Replacement units will be available starting May 21, 2018.
Ambiano mini deep fryers Recalled for Fire Hazard
The deep fryer heating element can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled deep fryers and return it to their local ALDI store for a full refund.
Waterpede™ children's bath toys Recalled for Choking Hazard
The bath toy can break apart exposing small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should immediately take the bath toy away from young children and contact Munchkin for a free replacement bath toy of comparable value.
illy 8.8-ounce whole bean coffee cans Recalled for Injury Hazard
The coffee bean can lid can detach suddenly with force upon opening when missing an air valve on the bottom, posing an injury hazard.
Consumers should not open or use a recalled coffee can and contact illy for a free replacement product.
Babynest crib bumpers Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
The strings on the crib bumper exceed a safe length, posing a strangulation hazard to babies.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crib bumpers and contact Babybay for a full refund. Babybay is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Specialized bicycles with Stout cranks Recalled for Fall Hazard
The driveside crankarm can disengage and cause the rider to lose control, posing fall and injury hazards.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles with Stout cranks and contact an Authorized Specialized Retailer for instructions on how to receive a free replacement crankarm.
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 Wrapables for a full refund. Wrapables is contacting directly consumers who purchased the scarves online from Walmart.com and Amazon.com.
Hauck Nerf® Battle Racer go-karts Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The steering wheel on the go-kart can detach, break or crack while in use, posing a laceration and/or collision hazard to young children.
Consumer should immediately stop using the recalled go-karts and contact Hauck for a new steering wheel.
3-piece penguin cardigan sets Recalled for Choking Hazard
The cardigan's toggle button can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumer should immediately take the recalled cardigan sets away from children, stop using them and return them to a Carter's store location for a full refund in the form of a gift card. Consumers can also contact Carter's Consumer Affairs department and request a free return label and envelope to return the cardigan for a refund in the form of an electronic gift card.
The Sharper Image™ and Frigidaire™ Mandoline slicers Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The small blades in the julienne slicer attachment can separate from the plastic assembly, posing a laceration hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled slicers and contact Premier Kitchen Products for instructions on how to receive a refund in the form of a $15 gift card.
April 2018
Seasons ceiling fans Recalled for Fall Hazard
The brackets connected to the fan blades can break and allow the blades to fall, posing an impact hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fans and contact HD Supply to receive a free repair kit. HD Supply is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Fibre-Metal E2 and North Peak A79 hard hats Recalled for Injury Hazard
The hard hats can fail to protect users from impact, posing a risk of head injury.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hard hats and contact Honeywell to receive a product credit or voucher equal to the purchase price of the recalled hard hat.
3000 PSI pressure washer surface cleaners Recalled for Injury Hazard
The surface cleaner's spray bar can break and detach from the central hub, causing broken pieces to strike consumers, posing an injury hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled surface cleaners and contact Briggs & Stratton for instructions to register online for a free replacement.
Polaris Ranger XP recreational off-highway vehicles (RO Recalled for Injury Hazard
The center seat belt bracket can separate from the frame, posing an injury hazard to the riders.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Polaris Phoenix 200 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) Recalled for Crash Hazard
The throttle limiter can fail due to damage during shipping, posing a crash hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Polaris for instructions on how to inspect for a damaged throttle limiter, and, if damaged, to schedule a free repair.
Reduce Hydro Pro water bottles Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The pink paint on the outside of the bear water bottle contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint standard. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water bottles, take them away from children and return them to any Costco store for a full refund. Costco and Amazon are contacting all known purchasers directly. Consumers who purchased a water bottle via Amazon should contact Base Brands for a free replacement water bottle, including shipping, or a full refund.
Petit Collage musical jumbo wooden xylophones Recalled for Choking Hazard
The ball on the end of the toy xylophone beater stick can separate, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy xylophone beater sticks away from children, stop using them and contact Wild & Wolf for a free replacement beater stick.
Decorative cushions Recalled for Fire Hazard
The cushions can catch fire if exposed to an ignition source, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the cushions and return the cushions to a Primark store for a full refund.
Square D brand General Duty 30 & 60A, 120/240-volt, 2-p Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The power can stay on when the safety switch handle is in the "OFF" position, posing an electrical shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately inspect installed safety switches by moving the handle to the "OFF" position. If the power stays on when the handle is in the "OFF" position, contact Schneider Electric for a free replacement safety switch and free service support to install the replacement switch. If the safety switch is not installed and included in the recall, contact Schneider Electric for a free replacement safety switch. Instructions on how to inspect the switch can be found at www.schneider-electric.us/gdss-safetyalert.
Light sets Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The light set's glass jars can break during normal use, posing a laceration hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the light sets and contact Jo-Ann stores for a full refund.
LOOK Pivot Ski Bindings Recalled for Fall Hazard
The heel piece on the ski binding can come loose, posing a fall hazard to the skier.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ski bindings and contact LOOK to arrange for a free inspection and replacement.
Allagash fixed blade hunting knife with sheath Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The knife blade can cut through the protective leather sheath, posing a laceration hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the knife with sheath, and cover and store in a safe area out of the reach of children. Contact L.L.Bean for a free replacement sheath. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.
2017 Can-Am Outlander and Outlander Max All-Terrain Veh Recalled for Crash Hazard
The dynamic power steering shaft can break and result in a loss of steering control, posing a crash hazard to consumers.
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.
Re-fuel power bank charging stations Recalled for Fire Hazard
When the unit is being charged, it can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled charging stations and contact The Container Store for instructions on how to receive a full refund.
Nickelodeon PAW PATROL Deluxe Marshall Hat with flashli Recalled for Fire Hazard
The batteries in the flashlight can overheat, causing the flashlight to become hot, posing burn and fire hazards.
Consumers should immediately take the flashlight that was sold with the hat away from children, stop using it, remove the batteries and dispose of the flashlight and contact Spirit Halloween for a full refund. Customers will be asked to provide a photo of the tag located under the ear in the hat.
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, including free shipping.
Scotch™ thermal laminators Recalled for Burn Hazard
The plastic enclosure can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled laminators and contact 3M for a full refund.
Model Year 2014-2018 Polaris RZR XP 1000 Recalled for Fire Hazard
If the exhaust silencer fatigues and cracks, the heat shield may not manage heat, which may lead to melting of nearby components or fire.
Consumers should immediately stop riding the affected vehicles and contact a Polaris dealer for a free repair.
March 2018
Primo hTrio Multi-purpose beverage dispensers Recalled for Burn Hazard
Hot water can drip from the machine when it is used in high altitude areas over 6,000 feet in elevation, posing a burn hazard to users.
Consumers in high altitude areas over 6,000 feet in elevation should immediately stop using the recalled dispensers and contact Primo for a free replacement.
GTC halogen light bulbs Recalled for Fire Hazard
The halogen light bulbs can shatter while in use in a lamp or light fixture, posing laceration and fire hazards to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled halogen light bulbs and return them to H-E-B for a full refund.
Traction elevators Recalled for Safety Concern
The elevator cab can rise unexpectedly to the top of the elevator shaft and abruptly stop, posing an impact hazard to consumers in the elevator cab.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled elevators and contact Residential Elevators to schedule a free inspection and, where a replacement part is needed, a free repair. Elevators that have been inspected by the company since May 2017 do not require a new inspection. Residential Elevators is able to determine whether a residential elevator is included in the recall by the consumer's street address. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Octane Fitness XT-One elliptical cross trainers Recalled for Fall Hazard
The incline lead screw can shear off, causing the foot pedals to drop unexpectedly, resulting in a fall hazard to the user.
Gym and Fitness Center operators should immediately stop using these recalled cross trainers and contact Octane Fitness LLC for repair instructions. The firm is contacting all known purchasers of the recalled cross trainers directly.
Electric heated micro plush flannel sherpa throw blanke Recalled for Fire Hazard
The blankets' heating coils can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blankets and contact Shop LC for a full refund. The firm is contacting all known purchasers.
4-way wedge accessory for hydraulic log splitters Recalled for Safety Concern
The 4-way wedge accessory can loosen or detach from the log splitter during operation and strike an operator or bystander
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled 4-way wedge accessory and return it to the place of purchase or contact SpeeCo or Woods for a full refund.
Kidde dual-sensor (photoelectric and ionization) smoke Recalled for Fire Hazard
A yellow cap left on during the manufacturing process can cover one of the two smoke sensors and compromise the smoke alarm's ability to detect smoke, posing a risk of consumers not being alerted to a fire in their home.
Consumers should remove the alarm from the wall/ceiling and visually inspect it through the opening on the side of the alarm for the presence of a yellow cap. Consumers should not attempt to take apart the alarm, open the casing, or otherwise remove the yellow cap themselves. If a yellow cap is present, the consumer should immediately contact Kidde to receive instructions and request a free replacement smoke alarm. They should remove and discard the recalled smoke alarm only after they receive and install the replacement alarm. If no yellow cap is present, consumers should reinstall the smoke alarm and no further action is needed.
Snapper, Simplicity, and Massey Ferguson riding mowers Recalled for Injury Hazard
The reverse-mow option switch can malfunction and allow the riding lawn mowers to unintentionally mow when being driven in a reverse direction, posing a risk of injury to bystanders.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact a Briggs & Stratton dealer to schedule a free repair.
Carrier WeatherExpert commercial packaged rooftop HVAC Recalled for Fire Hazard
The HVAC's humidimizer fan can fail to shut off when a connected smoke detector is tripped, posing a fire hazard.
Purchasers should immediately contact their Carrier dealer for a free repair, which consists of free replacement and installation of the electronic control board. The firm is contacting all known purchasers.
Envi high-efficiency electric panel heaters Recalled for Burn Hazard
Improper wire crimping by the manufacturer can cause the unit to overheat, smoke, or melt, posing a burn hazard.
Consumers with recalled wall heaters purchased between July 2015 and August 2016 should immediately contact eheat for a free repair.
WiOn Indoor In-wall Wi-Fi Switches Recalled for Fire Hazard
The wi-fi switches can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled switches and contact Southwire to receive $4 to purchase a standard (non Wi-Fi) replacement switch. In addition, consumers will receive a full refund once the recalled Wi-Fi switch is returned to Southwire. Consumers should hire an electrician to perform the replacement and Southwire will reimburse them for this cost.
Combination battery chargers and hand warmers Recalled for Fire Hazard
The chargers can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled combination battery charger and hand warmer and contact Beanworthy for a free replacement product. Beanworthy is contacting purchasers directly.
Dr. Brown's Lovey pacifier & teether holders Recalled for Choking Hazard
The snap can detach from the pacifier's ribbon, posing a choking hazard for young children.
Consumer should immediately take the recalled holders away from young children and contact Handi-Craft for further instructions to receive a replacement product or comparable merchandise of equal or lesser value.
Bicycle helmets Recalled for Injury Hazard
The bicycle 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 helmets and contact Louis Garneau for instructions on how to receive a free replacement helmet.