More than one recall a day, 17 total, has been announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) over the past couple of weeks, including recalls for night lights, cribs, and pressure cookers. 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 legal consultation.
Cooper Lightings issues recall for lighting fixtures due to fire hazard
About 1.62 million Cooper Lighting, Portfolio, and Utilitech Fluorescent Lighting Fixtures were recalled after the company received seven reports of light sockets overheating and/or melting, posing a risk of fire. The recalled lights were made in China. See the recall.
Specialized Bicycle Components issues recall for extenders due to falling hazard
About 6,880 Specialized Body Geometry Pedal Axle Extenders were recalled after Specialized received 10 reports of the pedal extenders breaking while in use. Two minor injuries were also reported. The recalled bicycle products were manufactured in Taiwan. See the recall.
Avon recalls nut chopper due to injury hazard
About 32,100 Avon Nut Dhoppers were recalled after the company received seven reports of the product bending or breaking. Two of the incidents included reports of the product breaking into pieces that were eventually found in food. See the recall.
Double Insight issues recall for pressure cookers due to shocking hazard
About 1,140 Instant Pot “Smart” and “Smart-60” Electric Pressure Cookers were recalled after Double Insight received three reports of users being shocked by the product’s thermal probe. The recalled pressure cookers were made in China. See the recall.
Broxo issues recall for cribs due to entrapment, falling, and laceration hazards
About 11,700 DaVinci Cribs were recalled by Broxo after they received 10 reports of mattress support brackets detaching, posing a risk of a gap between the mattress and crib. The recalled cribs were manufactured in China. See the recall.
Olympus recalls camera due to shocking hazard
About 1,200 Olympus VG 170 Digital Cameras were recalled after discovery that an improperly installed part could touch the camera’s circuit board and cause electric shock. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled cameras were made in China. See the recall.
Reliance Worldwide recalls TAFR device due to scalding hazard
About 26,000 Cash Acme Heatguard brand Temperature Actuated Flow Reducing (TAFR) Devices after the company discovered that the thermal element could fail, posing a risk of scalding injury from extremely hot water. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled TAFR devices were made in the United States. See the recall.
EKO recalls trash cans due to laceration hazard
About 367,000 EKO Sensible Eco Living Motion Sensor Trash Cans were recalled after the company received 13 reports of the plastic protective collar dislodging, exposing a sharp edge and causing a laceration injury. The recalled trash cans were manufactured in China. See the recall.
Target issues recall for night lights due to fire hazard
About 143,000 Circo Night Lights in various shapes were recalled after Target received two reports of the product overheating. One of the reported incidents resulted in a fire causing property damage. The recalled night lights were made in China. See the recall.
Acorn Stairlifts recalls stair lifts due to falling hazard
About 34,500 Acorn brand Motorized Stair Lifts were recalled after the company receive two reports of the product’s seat post separating from the main seat support, causing the occupants to fall from the chair. The recalled stair lifts were made in the United Kingdom. See the recall.
GreenWorks recalls blower/vacs due to fire and burning hazards
About 14,000 GreenWorks Electric Blower/Vacs were recalled after the company received three reports of the product catching fire. The recalled blower/vacs were manufactured in China. See the recall.
Cost Plus World Market issues recall for chairs due to falling hazard
About 9,200 Ronan Bistro Chairs were recalled after Cost Plus World Market receive three reports of bent, fractured, or torn chair legs. The recalled chairs were made in China. See the recall.
Teavana recalls glass pictchers due to laceration and burning hazards
About 56,800 64-Ounce Tristan Glass Pitchers were recalled after Teavana received 50 reports of the product breaking or leaking. Two victims suffered minor burns from the pitcher’s contents and three other victims were cut by the broken product. The recalled tea pitchers were made in China. See the recall.
Husqvarna recalls tillers due to laceration hazard
About 24,000 Husqvarna, Ariens, Jonsered, and Poulan Pro branded Rear Tine Tillers were recalled after discovery that the transmission shift rod and clip can touch the control cable, posing a risk for unintentional movement, which could result in laceration injuries. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled tillers were made in the United States. See the recall.
Polaris issues recall for vehicles due to fire hazard
About 4,300 2015 Polaris Youth RZR 170 EFI Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles were recalled after the company discovered that the vehicle’s fuel pump could leak, posing a fire risk. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled vehicles were made in Taiwan. See the recall.
Briggs and Stratton recalls riding mowers due to injury hazard
About 2,800 Briggs and Stratton Simplicity Riding Mowers, Garden Tractors, and Mower Decks were recalled after the company discovered that the chute deflectors could fail to prevent flying projectiles. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled tractors and mowers were manufactured in the United States. See the recall.
UPPAbaby recalls strollers due to choking hazard
About 79,000 UPPAbaby 2015 CRUZ and 2015 VISTA Strollers and 2015 RumbleSeats were recalled after the company received 22 reports of children biting off the foam from the bumper, posing a choking risk. The recalled strollers were made in China. See the recall.
