Special News Reports

US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Recent recalls and product safety news

1. Saber Grills Recalls Grills and LP Regulators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
   The grills’ LP regulator can allow gas to flow at a higher pressure than intended, which can result in a gas leak and flame burst from the burner knobs, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
2. Pro-Tec Recalls Multisport Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
   The buckle on the helmet fails to meet current federal safety standards, posing a risk of head injury.
3. Delta Recalls Strollers Due to Fall Hazard
   The stroller leg bracket can break, posing a fall hazard to infants in the stroller.
4. Renthal Recalls Motorcycle Clip-on Handlebars Due to Crash Hazard
   The handlebar clamp can crack and fail, posing a crash hazard.
5. Fireworks Over America Recalls Fireworks Due to Burn, Fire, Impact Hazards
   The lit firework can tip over and fire shells at bystanders, posing burn, fire and impact hazards to consumers.
6. John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors and Service Part Transmissions Due To Crash Hazard
   The transmission can fail, posing a crash hazard.
7. DEMDACO Recalls Infant Bib and Bootie Sets Due to Choking Hazard
   Rattles sewn into the booties can detach, posing a choking hazard.
8. Southwire Recalls Globe and Snow Globe Stake Lights Due to Fire Hazard
   Light refraction through the stake lights can singe or melt items in contact with or in the immediate proximity, posing a fire hazard.
9. Target Recalls Room Essentials 4-Drawer Dressers Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards
   The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in death or injuries to children.
10. Nantucket Distributing Recalls Patio Set Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
    The fabric seat on the chairs can tear, posing a fall hazard to the user.
11. Studio Fun International Recalls Slap Bracelets Sold with Children’s Storybooks Due to Laceration Hazard
    The metal band can wear through the fabric covering of the slap bracelet, posing a laceration hazard.
12. Smith Recalls Ski and Snowboard Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
    The buckle on the helmet can disengage, posing a risk of head injury.
13. L.L. Bean Recalls Toddler Sweater Fleece Pullovers Due to Choking Hazard (Recall Alert)
    The snaps on the fleece pullovers can detach, posing a choking hazard.
14. Ameriwood Home Recalls Chests of Drawers Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards
    The recalled chests of drawers are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in death or injuries to children. The chests do not comply with the performance requirements of the U.S. voluntary industry standard (ASTM F2057-14).     
15. Kawasaki Recalls Brute Force 300 All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
    The fuel tap or carburetor can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
16. ASHERANGEL Recalls Children’s Sleepwear Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com (Recall Alert)
    The children’s nightgowns and pajama sets fail to meet flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children. 
17. American Honda Recalls Motocross Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
    The transmission gear can break, posing crash and injury hazards.
18. Hallmark Recalls Plush Baby Stacking Toys Due to Choking Hazard
    The toys have fabric hats and bows that can detach, posing a choking hazard. 
19. Dr. Brown’s Natural Bottle & Dish Soaps Recalled by Handi-Craft Company Due to Risk of Bacteria Exposure
    The bottle and dish soap can contain harmful bacteria. Exposure to bacteria poses a risk of respiratory and other infections in immunocompromised individuals.
20. Fabri-Tech Recalls Infant Rompers Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores
    The buttons on the shoulder straps can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.
21. Dr. Martens Vegan Boots Recalled by Airwair Due to Chemical Exposure Hazard
    Prolonged and direct contact with the boot tongue lining can expose the wearer to the chemical benzidine.  
22. Arc’teryx Recalls Ski Mountaineering Boots Due to Fall Hazard
    The axis pin located at the rear of the boot can dislodge, resulting in damage to the boot and posing a fall hazard.
23. Nutrilife Recalls Bottles of Hydrogen Peroxide Due to Fire, Burn Hazards
    The bottle caps on the 29% hydrogen peroxide one-gallon bottles do not vent properly and can allow pressure to build up in the bottle and cause it to expand and rupture, posing fire and burn hazards.
24. Academy Sports + Outdoors Recalls Crawfish Kits with Strainer Due to Fire Hazard
    The crawfish kit hose can melt and/or burn, posing a fire hazard.
25. Polaris Recalls GENERAL Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
    Inconsistent tire pressure information can result in improperly-inflated tires, posing a crash hazard.
26. The cellphone battery can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. 
27. BRIO Recalls Baby Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
    The wooden rings on the hammer rattles can crack, posing a choking hazard to children.
28. Laura Ashley Girl’s Dresses Recalled by Pastourelle Due to Choking Hazard
    The flower petals can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.
29. Dan Post Boot Company Recalls Safety Boots and Shoes Due to Injury Hazard
    The boots and shoes can fail to protect feet when heavy or sharp objects fall on them, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
30. Kawasaki Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
    The fuel tap can leak, posing a fire hazard.