16 new recalls for potentially dangerous products were recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) over the past few weeks, including recalls for Ivanka Trump scarves, golf GPS wristbands, and laptop batteries. If you or a loved one has been hurt by a recalled product, contact The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker today at (800) 333-0000 for a free consultation.
RacerMate issues recall for flywheels due to injury hazard
About 25,000 CompuTrainer Blue Flywheels were recalled after RacerMate received five reports of the flywheels shattering while in use, ejecting pieces of metal. Three laceration and bruising injuries to the legs were reported. The recalled exercise equipment was made in the United States. See the recall.
Panasonic recalls laptop battery packs due to fire hazard
About 500 Panasonic Six-cell Lithium-ion Battery Packs for CF-S10 Series Laptops were recalled after discovery that foreign material was mixed into the battery cells during manufacturing, posing a risk of fire. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled battery packs were made in Japan. See the recall.
Specialized Bicycle Components recalls headlights and taillights due to fire and burning hazards
About 110,000 Specialized Flux and Stix headlights and taillights were recalled after the company received four reports of Flux brand lights overheating and two reports of Stix brand lights expanding and exploding. The recalled headlights and taillights were manufactured in Taiwan. See the recall.
Fiskars reannounces recall for looper shears due to laceration hazard
About 288,000 Fiskars® 32-inch Bybass Looper Shears were recalled for a second time after Fiskars received an additional 10 injury reports after the initial recall announced in October 2014. The looper handle can break while in use, posing a laceration risk. The 10 recent injuries included pinched fingers, bruising, and lacerations, with some injuries requiring stitches. The recalled shears were made in China. See the recall.
Black Diamond issues recall for carabiners due to falling hazard
About 1.24 million Black Diamond Carabiners for Climbing in 16 different models were recalled after discovery that the carabiner could poen unexpectedly open, causing the rope to possibly detach, posing a fall and injury risk. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled climbing equipment was made in the United States. See the recall.
Toshiba issues recall for battery packs due to fire and burning hazards
About 101,000 Panasonic Lithium-ion Battery Packs for Toshiba Laptops were recalled after the company received four reports of battery packs overheating and melting while in use, posing a risk of fire. The recalled battery packs were manufactured in China and Japan. See the recall.
Black Diamond recalls nylon runner due to falling hazard
About 208,600 Black Diamond 18mm Nylon Runners were recalled after discovery that the product with a tape splice would fail during normal use, posing a fall risk. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled climbing gear was made in China. See the recall.
Creating X issues recall for pajamas due to flammability standard violation
About 5,400 Children’s Footed Pajamas were recalled after discovery that the garments do not meet federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled pajamas were made in China. See the recall.
CE North America expands recall for fan heaters due to fire hazard
About 8,500 additional KUL Fan Heaters were recalled (28,000 previously recalled) due to a risk of overheating and catching fire. One incident has been reported. The recalled fans were manufactured in China. See the recall.
Eleanor Rose recalls loungewear due to flammability standard violation
About 5,900 pieces of Eleanor Rose Children’s Loungewear was recalled after discovery that the garments do not meet federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled clothing was made in El Salvador. See the recall.
Givenchy issues recall for silk t-shirts due to flammability standard violation
About 60 Givenchy 100% Silk T-shirts for Men were recalled after discovery that the product doesn’t meet federal flammability standards for apparel. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled silk shirts were made in Portugal and India. See the recall.
GBG Accessories Group recalls scarves due to flammability standard violation
About 20,000 Ivanka Trump Scarves were recalled after discovery that the product does not meet federal guidelines for flammability in clothing textiles. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled scarves were made in China. See the recall.
Nippoamerican recalls mattresses due to flammability standard violation
About 325 Niposul and NipoFlorida Elegance, Elegance Gold, and Evolution mattresses were recalled after discovery that the beds do not meet mandatory federal open flame standards for mattresses. No incident or injuries have been reported. The recalled mattresses were manufactured in Brazil. See the recall.
Rainbow Play Systems reannounces playhouse trapeze rings due to low response rate
About 133,000 Yellow Plastic Trapeze Rings were recalled (originally last year) after Rainbow Play Systems received over 100 reports of the rings cracking or breaking while in use, posing a fall risk. 15 injuries consisting of bumps and bruises, lacerations, and concussions were reported. The recalled playground equipment was made in the United States. See the recall.
Deca International issues recall for GPS wristbands due to burning hazard
About 3,000 GolfBuddy BB5 Golf GPS LED Bands were recalled after Deca International received two reports of the product’s charging ports producing an electrical charge, resulting in two burn injuries. The recalled GPS devices were made in South Korea. See the recall.
IKEA issues recall for costumes due to strangulation hazard
About 11,750 Children’s Bat Cape Costumes were recalled after IKEA received three reports of the fabric hook and loop fastener not detaching properly, scratching children’s necks and posing a risk of strangulation. The recalled costumes were made in China. See the recall.
