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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.  
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. DaVinci Recalls Bassinets Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
   The bassinet’s support legs can break, posing a fall hazard to babies.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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. 
11. 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.
12. 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.  
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. Flying Tiger Copenhagen Recalls Crocodile Candleholders Due to Fire Hazard
    The candleholders are flammable and can catch on fire, posing a fire hazard when the candle burns down.
18. Quest Products Recalls ALOCANE Emergency Burn Pads Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Closure Requirement; Risk of Poisoning
    The packaging is not child resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The pads contain lidocaine, posing a risk of poisoning to young children if they were to place the pad in their mouth.
19. Kenmore Microwave Ovens Recalled Due to Burn Hazard; Made by Guangdong Galanz; Sold Exclusively at Sears and Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores
    Incorrect wiring causes the microwave’s exterior to reach temperatures exceeding 183 degrees Fahrenheit, posing a burn hazard to the user.
20. Briggs & Stratton Recalls Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mowers Due to Injury Hazard
    A faulty blade engagement lever can keep the lawnmower blade engaged after the release of the foot activated disengagement pedal, posing an injury hazard.
21. Mystery Ranch Recalls Holsters for Semi-Automatic Handguns Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
    The retention strap can disconnect from the holster and allow the handgun to fall. If this this happens, the gun can unexpectedly discharge, posing a serious injury risk to consumers.
22. Hooey Recalls Children’s Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
    A drawstring in the sweatshirt hood poses a strangulation hazard to children. Drawstrings can become entangled or caught on playground slides, hand rails, school bus doors or other moving objects, posing a significant strangulation hazard to children.
23. Skylight Recalls Power Adapters Sold with Digital Photo Frames Due to Electrical Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)
    The power adapter casing can break when plugged into an electrical outlet, exposing its metal prongs, posing an electrical shock hazard.
24. Skacel Collection Recalls FlipStix Knitting Needles Due to Laceration Hazard
    The shaft of the knitting needle can split or burst, posing a laceration hazard.
25. John Deere Recalls Compact Utility Tractors Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
    Front cab support bolts that were torqued improperly during manufacturing can fail during a rollover, posing a crushing injury hazard to the operator.
26. New Port Sales Recalls All-Gloo Craft Glue Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Closure Requirements; Poison Hazard to Children
    The glue contains methanol and poses a poisoning hazard to young children if ingested. The packaging is not child-resistant as required by the Poisoning Prevention Packaging Act.
27. Kawasaki Motors USA Recalls Lawn Mower Engines Due to Burn and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)
    The high pressure fuel line can get damaged causing a fuel leak, posing burn and fire hazards.
28. Hit Promotional Products Recalls Ceramic Mugs Due to Burn and Laceration Hazards
    The mugs can crack or break when used with or exposed to hot liquids, posing burn and laceration hazards.
29. Michaels Recalls Tassel Keychain Mobile Power Banks Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
    The lithium ion battery in the keychain’s mobile power bank can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
30. Federal Cartridge Recalls Blackhawk Gun Holsters Due to Injury Hazard
    The holster design can change the position of the safety switch on the firearm without the user knowing it. When this occurs, if the trigger is pulled the gun could fire unexpectedly, posing an injury hazard to the user and bystander.