What you don’t know could hurt you or someone you love.
We try to present information in our blog posts that will inform or help our readers keep their families safe. Today, we are trying something new. The following is a list of the top product recalls issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission during the month of August.
Defective and dangerous products cause hundreds of injuries and deaths each year. Our goal in this post is to provide the information you need to make safe product choices. Please let us know if you find this helpful and if you would like to see this become a regular feature of the Altizer Law, P.C., blog.
Babies and Children
AUGUST 25, 2016
Mars Retail Group Recalls M&M’S-Branded Jewelry Due to Violation of Lead Standard
The jewelry can contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
Dorel Juvenile Recalls Safety 1st Strollers Due to Fall Hazard
The stroller tray folding mechanism can partially disengage when used with an infant car seat attached to the stroller.
AUGUST 23, 2016
McDonald’s Recalls “Step-iT” Activity Wristbands Due to Risk of Skin Irritation or Burns
The recalled wristbands can cause skin irritation or burns to children.
Fuel and Lighters and Fireworks
AUGUST 23, 2016
Crownplace Brands Recalls Kerosene Lamp Burners Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
The burner’s threads can disengage, allowing the burner to disconnect from the base.
Furniture and Furnishings and Decorations
AUGUST 25, 2016
The lamps can overheat and melt.
AUGUST 16, 2016
The recalled chests are unstable unless they are properly anchored to the wall.
AUGUST 09, 2016
Flos Recalls Pendant Light Fixtures Due to Risk of Injury
The dome on the light fixture can detach and fall unexpectedly.
AUGUST 09, 2016
Brown Jordan Services Recalls Swivel Patio Chairs Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
The base of the chair can break during normal use, posing a fall hazard.
AUGUST 04, 2016
When two or more magnets are swallowed, they can link together inside the intestines and clamp onto body tissues, causing intestinal obstructions, perforations, sepsis and death. Internal injury from magnets can pose serious lifelong health effects.
Home Appliances, Maintenance and Structures
AUGUST 25, 2016
All Power Portable Generators Recalled by J.D. North America Due to Explosion, Fire and Burn Hazards
The fuel tank can leak.
AUGUST 11, 2016
SpeeCo Recalls Fence Wire Stretchers Due to Laceration Hazard
A recoiling wire can be released from the stretcher unexpectedly and strike bystanders.
AUGUST 10, 2016
Shocker Paintball Recalls Paintball Markers Due to Risk of Injury
The chamber part assembly can unexpectedly eject from the rear of the marker.
AUGUST 09, 2016
Kohler Power Systems Recalls Portable Generators Due to Shock Hazard
The generators have a wiring error, which can result in an electrical shock risk if an electrical device is plugged into the generator.
AUGUST 03, 2016
The pull handle on the fire alarm pull station can break when manually pulled and fail to activate the alarm system.
Kitchen
AUGUST 25, 2016
Whirlpool Recalls Microwaves Due to Fire Hazard
Internal arcing during use can ignite an internal plastic component, posing a fire hazard.
AUGUST 10, 2016
Dennis East International Recalls Whiskey Glass and Stone Sets Due to Laceration Hazard
The whiskey glass can spontaneously break during use.
AUGUST 02, 2016
The stainless steel straws are rigid and can poke children in the mouth.
Personal Care
AUGUST 23, 2016
McDonald’s Recalls “Step-iT” Activity Wristbands Due to Risk of Skin Irritation or Burns
The recalled wristbands can cause skin irritation or burns to children.
Sports and Recreation
AUGUST 23, 2016
Arctic Cat Recalls Side-by-Side Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
The throttle cable can stick and prevent the throttle mechanism from returning to an idle position upon release of the throttle and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard and risk of injury.
AUGUST 17, 2016
Xenith Recalls Football Helmets Due to Head Injury Hazard
The shells of the football helmets can crack.
AUGUST 10, 2016
Shocker Paintball Recalls Paintball Markers Due to Risk of Injury
The chamber part assembly can unexpectedly eject from the rear of the marker.
AUGUST 02, 2016
BYA Sports Recalls Hammocks Due to Fall Hazard
A weld on the ring of the hammocks can fail, allowing the hammock to pull free and fall while in use.
Yard and Garden
AUGUST 11, 2016
SpeeCo Recalls Fence Wire Stretchers Due to Laceration Hazard
A recoiling wire can be released from the stretcher unexpectedly and strike bystanders.
AUGUST 09, 2016
Brown Jordan Services Recalls Swivel Patio Chairs Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
The base of the chair can break during normal use, posing a fall hazard.
AUGUST 04, 2016
John Deere Recalls Lawn and Garden Tractors Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)
The reverse implement option (RIO) system can fail, posing a laceration hazard to bystanders. RIO is a safety system that shuts off power to the mower blades when the machine is placed into reverse.
Other
AUGUST 03, 2016
Porta Recalls Residential Elevators Due to Serious Fall Hazard
The plastic locks can allow the landing door to open before the elevator car arrives.
If you or a loved one has been hurt or harmed by a defective or dangerous product through no fault of your own, you may be eligible to demand compensation from the manufacturer of the product. Product liability cases are complex and typically are best handled by an experienced product liability attorney. The attorneys of Altizer Law, P.C., are ready to fight for your rights.
