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

1. Walmart Recalls Better Homes and Gardens Essential Oil Infused Aromatherapy Room Spray with Gemstones Due to Rare and Dangerous Bacteria; Two Deaths Investigated

   Tests conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) determined that a bottle of the room spray contained the rare and dangerous bacteriaBurkholderia pseudomallei which causes melioidosis, a condition that is difficult to diagnose and can be fatal. CDC has been investigating a cluster of four confirmed cases of melioidosis including two deaths in the U.S. Though the source of these four infections has not been confirmed by CDC, the bottle with the same type of bacteria was found in the home of one of the melioidosis decedents.

2. KTM North America Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

   The retaining “R” clips on the front brake caliper pin can fall out, causing the front brakes to fail, posing a crash hazard to the rider.

3. Lightform Recalls LED Projectors Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

   The projector’s fan can malfunction and overheat, posing a fire hazard.

4. Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Tarmac SL7 Bicycles and Framesets Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

   The bicycle’s fork steerer tube can crack or break after harsh impact such as hitting a deep pothole or other stress event, posing fall and injury hazards to riders.

5. Joovy Recalls Zoom 360 Ultralight Jogging Strollers Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)

   The stroller’s front wheel bearing can fail or detach, posing a fall and injury hazard.

    

6. ElliptiGO Recalls Arc Model Stand-Up Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

   The bicycle frame can break while riding, posing fall and injury hazards to the user.

7. Hobby Lobby Recalls White Wood Stools Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

   The stools can break during use, posing fall and injury hazards.

8. Luyuan Recalls Youth All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Due to Crash Hazard and Violation of Federal ATV Safety Standard

   The youth ATVs fail to comply with the requirements of the federal mandatory ATV safety standard, including maximum speed limitations and other mandatory safety requirements for vehicles intended for children under 10 years of age. ATVs that fail to meet the mandatory safety requirements pose a risk of serious injury or death to children.

9. Venom Motorsports Recalls Youth Model All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Due to Crash Hazard and Violation of Federal Safety Standard; Sold Exclusively on VenomMotorsports.com

   The Venom Motorsports youth model ATVs do not meet mandatory safety requirements, including speed restrictions, posing a risk of serious injury or death.  The ATVs also were imported and distributed in the U.S. without a Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)-approved ATV Action Plan, which includes safety requirements designed to protect users.

10. Kohl’s Recalls SONOMA Goods For Life Branded Ultimate Oversized Antigravity Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

    The chair can break or collapse when weight is applied, posing a fall hazard. 

     

11. Macy’s Recalls Martha Stewart Collection Oil & Vinegar Cruets Due to Laceration Hazard

    The glass portion of the cruets can break during use, posing a laceration hazard.

12. Phoenix 200 All-Terrain Vehicles ATVs Recalled by Polaris Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

    The throttle speed control stop can break and become stuck, posing a crash hazard. 

     

13. The Boppy Company Recalls Over 3 Million Original Newborn Loungers, Boppy Preferred Newborn Loungers and Pottery Barn Kids Boppy Newborn Loungers After 8 Infant Deaths; Suffocation Risk

    Infants can suffocate if they roll, move, or are placed on the lounger in a position that obstructs breathing, or roll off the lounger onto an external surface, such as an adult pillow or soft bedding that obstructs breathing. 

14. Huish Outdoors Recalls Oceanic Adult Dry Top Snorkels Due to Drowning Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco

    The bottom purge valve on the recalled snorkels can leak, allowing unexpected water entry, posing a drowning hazard.

15. Textron Specialized Vehicles Recalls PTV and Off-Road Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

    The parking brake catch bracket can wear out and cause the parking brake to fail, posing a crash hazard. 

16. Harbor Freight Tools Recalls to Repair Propane Portable Heaters Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

    The fitting at the back of the heater can fail to be sufficiently tight, causing the heater to leak propane gas, posing a fire hazard.

17. Gas One Recalls Propane Adapter Hoses Due to Fire Hazard

    The hose can swell during use causing gas to leak, posing a fire hazard.

18. Shower Benches Recalled Due to Fall Hazard; Made by Ivena and Sold Exclusively at Costco (Recall Alert)

    The shower bench can collapse during use, posing a fall hazard to the user.

19. Vitus 14 and Vitus 16 Kids Bikes Recalled Due to Crash Hazard; Imported by Wiggle (Recall Alert)

    The bicycles have handbrakes but no footbrakes. Federal regulations require the bicycles be equipped with both handbrakes and footbrakes. Sidewalk bicycles with handbrakes, but no footbrakes, may present a risk of injury to young children who might not be able to stop the bicycles using handbrakes only.

20. Juratoys Recalls Children’s Shaving Toys Due to Violation of Federal Phthalate Ban

    The brown trim of the shaving kit bags contains levels of a regulated phthalate that exceed theprohibition of specific phthalates. Banned phthalates are toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.

21. Burley Recalls Ballz® QR Skewers Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)

    The skewer, which connects the Coho XC Cargo Trailer to the bicycle, can shear or bend. This can cause instability of the trailer and the towing bicycle and pose a fall hazard for the bicycle rider.

22. Step2® Recalls StepUp Sidekick Learning Towers™ Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)

    The storage tray with cup holders and step can come loose from the tower, posing a fall hazard to the child.

23. PetSmart Recalls Top Paw Double Diner Dog Bowls Due to Laceration Hazard

    The gasket on the bottom of the dog bowls can come off, leaving an unfinished edge, posing a risk of laceration.

24. SKE Outdoors Recalls Kids Bike Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury

    The bicycle helmets do not comply with the U.S. CPSC federal safety standard for bicycle helmets, posing a risk of head injury.

25. Ryan and Rose Recalls Children’s Eating Utensils Due to Choking Hazard (Recall Alert)

    The handle of the Cutie Spoovel utensil can break off releasing small parts, posing a choking hazard for young children. 

26. Razor USA Recalls GLW Battery Packs Sold with Hovertrax 2.0 Self-Balancing Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard

    The lithium-ion GLW battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of the products smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.  

27. Wee Gallery Recalls Wooden Tray Puzzles Due to Choking Hazard

    The octopus and elephant puzzle pieces can break, posing a choking hazard to young children.  

28. Infant Bath Seats Recalled Due to Drowning Hazard; Imported by Frieyss and Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com (Recall Alert)

    The bath seats fail to meet the federal safety standard for infant bath seats, including requirements for stability and leg openings, and can tip over while in use, posing a drowning hazard to babies.

29. John Deere Recalls Compact Utility Tractors Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)

    Rear wheel spacer bolts that were torqued improperly during manufacturing can cause the wheel to fall off during use. This can result in the tractor overturning, posing an injury hazard to the operator.  

30. Nordstrom Recalls Children’s Socks Due to Choking Hazard

    The sock’s pom pom can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.