Seven new recalls have been announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission over the early holiday weeks, including recalls for bicycles, air purifiers, and radio-controlled airplanes. If you or a loved one has been injured by a recalled product, call The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker today at (800) 333-0000 for a free consultation.
Goal Zero issues recall for battery packs due to fire hazard
About 10,110 Goal Zero Sherpa Brand 50 and 120 Rechargeable Battery Packs were recalled after the company received three reports of the product overheating. Two incidents of property damage were reported, including a fire. Another incident included a consumer becoming sick after breathing in fumes from an overheating unit. The recalled battery packs were made in China. See the recall.
Pro Armor recalls utility vehicle doors due to impact and laceration hazards
About 300 Accessory Doors for the 2010-2014 Polaris RZR 800 and RZR 900 were recalled after Pro Armor received 23 reports of the latch pin disengaging while in use, allowing the door to open while the vehicles are moving. The recalled doors were manufactured in the United States. See the recall.
Daikin recalls air purifiers due to fire hazard
About 750 Daikin Streamer Portable Air Purifiers after the company discovered that the air purifier’s circuit board can overheat, posing a risk of fire. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled air purifiers were manufactured in China. See the recall.
Felt Bicycles recalls bicycles due to falling hazard
About 150 Felt Cyclocross Bicycles were recalled after discovery that the frame of the bicycle could break while in use, posing a risk of falling of the bicycle. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled bicycles were made in Taiwan. See the recall.
Eaton issues recall for breakers due to shocking hazard
About 1,100 MBED 3042 Series Residential Meter Breakers were recalled after discovery that the breaker’s electrical components could be easily accessed, posing a risk of electrical shock. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled products were made in the United States. See the recall.
Salsa Cycles issues recall for bicycle forks due to falling hazard
About 2,500 Salsa Bearpaw Bicycle Forks were recalled after discovery that the bicycle fork can bend or break while in use, posing a risk of a fall. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled bicycle forks were made in Taiwan. See the recall.
Horizon Hobby recalls radio-controlled aircraft due to fire hazard
About 6,800 HobbyZone Super Cub S Ready-To-Fly and Super Cub S Bind-N-Fly Power Supply and Chargers were recalled after the company received 18 reports of the power supply units and chargers causing small fires and exploding batteries, resulting in property damage. The recalled airplanes were manufactured in China. See the recall.
