12 recalls have been announced by the Consumer Product Safety commission in the last two weeks, including recalls for bicycles, hair dryers, and vacuums. 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.
Gorsuch issues recall for ski boot liners due to fire hazard
About 300 ERTLRENZ Trim Heat and Foam Heat Ski Boot Liners were recalled after Gorsuch received three reports of the product smoldering while charging. The recalled ski products were manufactured in Germany and Austria. See the recall.
Lenovo expands recall of batteries due to fire hazard
About 166,500 additional ThinkPad Notebook Computer Battery Packs were recalled after Lenovo received four reports of the battery packs overheating and causing damage to the computers and nearby property. One minor burn injury was also reported. The recalled battery packs were made in China. See the recall.
AG Hair issues recall for hair dryers due to electrocution hazard
About 3,100 Sweet Heat Hair Dryers were recalled after discovery that the product does not have an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled hair dryers were made in China. See the recall.
Trek recalls bicycles due to crashing hazard
About 1,000,000 Trek Bicycles Equipped with Front Disc Brakes were recalled after the company received three reports of injuries after the open quick release lever came into contact with the front disc brake assembly, causing the front wheel to stop or separate from the bicycle. The injuries sustained included one case of quadriplegia, one case of facial injuries, and one case of a fractured wrist. The recalled bicycles were manufactured in China and Taiwan. See the recall.
J. Crew expands recall of baby coveralls due to choking hazard
About 20,000 additional Baby Coveralls were recalled after J. Crew received 10 reports of snaps detaching from the clothing, posing a choking risk. The recalled baby clothing was manufactured in China. See the recall.
Euro-Pro issues recall for vacuum cleaners due to shocking hazard
About 142,000 Shark brand Rotator Powered Lift-Away Upright Vacuum Cleaners were recalled after Euro-Pro received 62 reports of the aluminum wand disconnecting from the vacuum’s handle, posing a risk of electric shock. The recalled vacuum cleaners were manufactured in China. See the recall.
Robert Roller Rabbit recalls pajama sets due to flammability violation
About 32,000 Roberta Roller Rabbit Children’s Pajama Sets were recalled after discovery that the clothing fails to meet federal guidelines for flammability in children’s sleepwear. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled pajamas were made in Peru. See the recall.
Whistler recalls portable jumpstarters due to fire hazard
About 10,400 Portable Jumpstart Power Supplies were recalled by Whistler after they received 45 reports of the power supply units overheating and melting, resulting in 18 fires. The fires resulted in about $16,000 worth of property damage. The recalled jumpstarters were made in China. See the recall.
Pedego recalls bicycle batteries due to fire hazard
About 5,000 Litihium Ion Rechargeable Batteries for Pedego Electric Bikes were recalled after the company received six reports of the batteries overheating and catching fire. One of the incidents included property damage. The recalled batteries were manufactured in China. See the recall.
Branded LLC issues recall for toys due to choking and laceration hazards
About 35,000 H-E-Buddy Kaleidoscopes were recalled after the company discovered that the end caps of the kaleidoscopes could be removed, exposing small parts that can come loose, posing a choking and laceration risk. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled toys were made in China. See the recall.
IKEA expands recall of crib mattresses due to entrapment hazard
About 175,000 additional SULTAN and VYSSA Crib Mattresses were recalled by IKEA after receiving two reports of infants becoming entrapped between the mattress and the crib end. The recalled mattresses were made in Mexico, Poland, China, and the United States. See the recall.
Felt Bicycles issues recall for bicycles due to crashing hazard
About 200 Felt Deep Six and El Guapo Cruiser Bicycles were recalled after Felt received 26 reports of brake problems, posing a crash risk. The recalled bicycles were made in Taiwan. See the recall.
