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

1. PCNA Recalls Power Banks Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
   The power bank’s lithium-ion battery can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards.
2. STIHL Recalls Pressure Washers Due to Injury Hazard
   The pressure washer nozzle can disconnect from the spray wand when under pressure during use, posing an injury hazard.
3. Varidesk Recalls Stand2Learn Stools Due to Fall Hazard
   The foot support on the stool was improperly welded and can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
4. Baby Trend Recalls Tango Mini Strollers Due to Fall Hazard
   Both of the stroller’s hinge joints can release and collapse under pressure, posing a fall hazard to children in the stroller.
5. The Thompson’s Company Recalls Aerosol Waterproofing Wood and Masonry Protectors Due to Fire Hazard
   The contents of the cans can react with the package, causing rust to form along the can seam, which could spread to other areas of the can and create pinhole leaks.  Leaking propellant poses a fire hazard when it comes into contact with sources of ignition.  Leaking sealer can also result in property damage. 
6. Libbey Glass Recalls Milk Bottles Due to Laceration Hazard
   The bottles can break unexpectedly during use, posing a laceration hazard.  
7. Thesaurus Global Marketing Recalls Tricycles Due to Violation of the Federal Lead Paint Ban; Risk of Poisoning; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com (Recall Alert)
   Paint on the canopy’s frame contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban and tricycle components contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban.  Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
8. Boston Warehouse Trading Corp. Recalls Holiday Travel Mugs Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Meijer Stores
   The mugs are mislabeled as microwave safe.  If microwaved, the metallic print on the mug can spark, posing a fire hazard.
9. Hallmark Recalls Candles Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards
   When the candle is lit, the glass jar can break, posing fire and laceration hazards.
10. Bosch Thermotechnology Recalls Buderus Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
    The siphon can become blocked, leading to a delayed ignition that can damage the boiler’s exhaust system, creating a carbon monoxide hazard.
11. Toysmith Recalls Light-Up Magic Wands Due to Choking and Ingestion Hazards
    The battery cover can detach and expose the button-cell batteries, posing choking and ingestion hazards to young children.
12. BCI Burke Recalls Merge Playground Climbers Due to Entrapment Hazard
    A welded rung opening on the sides of the climber poses an entrapment hazard to children.
13. Hillsdale Furniture Recalls Five-Drawer Chests Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards
    The chests are unstable and can tip over if 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 F2057-17).
14. J. Crew Recalls Boys’ Denim Pants Due to Aspiration and Choking Hazards
    Small stones can be present in the pockets or waistband of the pants from the stone washing manufacturing process, posing aspiration or choking hazards to young children.
15. Profile Design Recalls Bicycle Carbon Aerobars Due to Crash Hazard
    The bicycle aerobars can crack and break, causing the rider to lose control and crash.
16. Bass Pro Recalls MR. STEAK™ Gas Grills Due to Fire Hazard
    The gas regulator hose with attached fuel gauge can melt if it comes in contact with the bottom of the grill’s firebox, posing a fire hazard.
17. WilliamsRDM Recalls Cooktop Fire Suppressors Due to Risk of Failure to Activate and Suppress Fires
    The StoveTop FireStop (STFS) Rangehood and Microhood Automatic Cooktop Fire Suppressors can fail to activate the sealed openings that allow the suppressant powder to feed out of the canister and suppress the fire.  
18. Surly Bikes Recalls Bicycle Racks Due to Crash and Injury Hazards
    The recalled front bicycle rack can loosen and contact the front wheel, posing crash and injury hazards to the rider.
19. Trek Recalls Super Commuter+ Electric Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
    The front fender bolt can unthread causing the wheel to detach from the bicycle, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
20. DaVinci Recalls Bassinets Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
    The bassinet’s support legs can break, posing a fall hazard to babies.
21. Stanley Black & Decker Recalls Wooden Handle Nailing Hammer Due to Injury Hazard
    The molded grip on the hammer can come loose, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
22. Yamaha Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)
    The portable generator’s fuel tank can leak gasoline, posing fire and burn hazards.
23. Recalled Products Sold by T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods After Recalls Were Announced
    Hazards include infant fatalities, fire, burn, choking, fall, laceration, skin irritation, explosion or other injuries depending on the product.
24. Mark Feldstein & Associates Recalls Stacked Gourd Jack-O-Lantern Decorations Due to Fire Hazard
    The string light wiring inside of the Jack-O-Lanterns can overheat, spark or ignite, posing a fire hazard. 
25. RESURRECTIONbeauty Recalls Wintergreen Essential Oil Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning (Recall Alert)
    The product contains the substance methyl salicylate, which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the product is not child resistant, posing a poisoning risk if the contents are swallowed by young children.
26. SCARPA North America Recalls Ski Boots Due to Fall Hazard
    The ski boot shell can crack, posing a fall hazard and risk of injury to the consumer.  
27. Grace Digital Recalls EcoBoulder Speakers That Can Overcharge and Burst; Impact Hazard
    The speaker’s battery can become overcharged and burst, posing an impact hazard.
28. B&B Acquisition Recalls Wintergreen Essential Oils Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirements; Risk of Poisoning
    The product contains the substance methyl salicylate, which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the product is not child resistant, posing a poisoning risk if the contents are swallowed by young children.
29. Deck Source Recalls Cutek Proclean Due to Violation of FHSA Labeling Requirements; Risk of Poisoning
    The product contains the hazardous substance oxalic acid. The label on the product violates the Federal Hazardous Substance Act (FHSA) by omitting the word “poison” and printing the mandatory hazard statement for poisonous chemicals on the back of the label instead of the front, posing a risk of poisoning if swallowed by children.
30. United National Closeout Stores Recalls Isometric Exercise Devices Due to Projectile Hazard; Devices Sold at Burlington Stores After 2014 Recall
    The handle grips on each end can break during use and cause parts to be forcefully ejected from the shaft, posing a risk of injury from impact to the user or bystander.