Someone is injured by a damaged or defective product every day. Product recalls are intended to protect the public from harm due to these products. If you or a loved one is injured by a damaged or defective product you were using as instructed, you may have a products liability matter. We share these recall lists to keep you safe and prevent injuries.
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From the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the following are the product recalls issued during February. If you or a loved one owns one of these products, please follow the instructions for that item to obtain a replacement or get your money back.
NOOK® Tablet 7” Power Adapter
Hazard: The power adapter casing can break when plugged into an electrical outlet, exposing its metal prongs, posing an electric shock hazard.
Barnes & Noble toll-free at 877-886-5025 from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET on Saturday and Sunday, or online at http://www.barnesandnoble.com and click on “Product Recalls” listed at the bottom of the page.
Happy Holidays! Mickey Mouse Nightlights
Hazard: Liquid from the nightlight can leak onto the electrical outlet, posing a fire hazard.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts US, Inc. toll-free at 844-722-1444 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at http://www.disneyparks.com and click on “Safety Recall” at the bottom of the page for more information.
Restoration Hardware Recalls Mirrors Due to Laceration Hazard
Hazard: The mirrors are not properly glued to the backing and the mirror can fall, posing a laceration hazard.
Restoration Hardware toll-free at 888-728-8419 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.restorationhardware.com and click on Safety Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.
Sony Expands Recall of VAIO Laptop Computer Battery Packs Due to Burn and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)
Hazard: The lithium-ion battery packs can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards
Sony Electronics toll-free at 888-476-6988 from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. ET Monday through Friday or 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday or online at http://www.sony.com, click on “Support” and then “Support Alerts” for more information.
La-Z-Boy Recalls Power Supplies Sold With Lift Chairs Due to Shock Hazard
Hazard: The lift chair’s power supply cover can crack within the screw housing and break, causing the cover to detach and exposing the power supply’s electrical components, posing a shock hazard to users.
La-Z-Boy toll-free at 855-592-9087 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at http://www.la-z-boy.com and click on the Recall button for more information.
Feld Entertainment Recalls Toy Wands Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Disney On Ice and Disney Live Shows
Hazard: The top component can detach and expose an eight inch metal rod, posing an injury hazard to young children.
Feld Entertainment at 800-755-1530 or 703-448-3683 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at Recall@feldinc.com and online at http://www.feldentertainment.com and click Recall for more information.
Restoration Hardware Recalls Metal Top Dining Tables Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Hazard: The table’s metal top can contain lead and presents a risk of lead exposure to children. Lead is toxic if ingested and can cause adverse health effects.
Restoration Hardware toll-free at 888-728-8419 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at http://www.restorationhardware.com and click on Safety Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.
Target Recalls Patio Benches Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: The patio benches can collapse while in use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Target at 800-440-0680 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT Monday through Sunday, online at http://www.target.com and click on “Recalls” at the bottom of the page, then on “Patio/Garden” on for more information, or the “Product Recalls” tab on Target’s Facebook page.
Britax Recalls Strollers Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: A damaged receiver mount on the stroller can cause the car seat to disengage and fall unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to infants in the car seat.
Britax online at http://www.us.britax.com and click on the Safety Notice on the homepage or visit us.britax.com/recall, call toll-free at 844-227-0300 from 8:30 a.m.to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET Saturday or email Britax at stroller.recall@britax.com.
Yamaha Corporation of America Recalls Benches Sold With Grand Pianos Due to Violation of Federal Lead Paint Standard
Hazard: The paint on the piano bench’s interior compartment contains an excessive level of lead. This is a violation of the federal lead paint standard.
Yamaha Corporation of America toll-free at 844-703-5446 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email the firm at Benchrecall@yamaha.com online at http://www.usa.yamaha.com and click on “Support” or http://4wrd.it/benchrecall for more information.
SodaStream Recalls Carbonating Bottles Due to Injury Hazard
Hazard: The bottles can burst under pressure, posing an injury hazard to the user or bystanders.
SodaStream USA toll-free at 866-272-9417 between 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at http://www.sodastream.com and click on the recall at the top of the page or http://www.sodastreamvoluntaryrecall.com for more information.
Calphalon Recalls Cutlery Knives Due to Laceration Hazard
Hazard: The blade on Contemporary Cutlery knives can break during use, posing a laceration hazard.
Calphalon at 800-809-7267 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at http://www.calphalon.com and click on “Customer Support” at the bottom of the page then “Recalls” for more information.
Moose Toys Recalls Toy Frogs Due to Chemical and Injury Hazards
Hazard:When the button batteries are removed from the toy frogs, the battery’s cap can become a projectile and the battery’s chemicals can leak, posing chemical and injury hazards.
Moose Toys toll-free at 844-575-0340 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday PT or online at http://www.moosetoys.com and click on “Product Safety” for more information.
STIHL Recalls Chain Saws Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Hazard: The fuel line can leak, posing fire and burn hazards.
STIHL Inc. at 800-233-4729 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email stihlrecall@stihl.us or online at http://www.stihlusa.com and click on Information and then Product Recalls for more information.
Carrier Expands Recall of Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The power cord plug can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Carrier at 800-761-8492 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at http://www.carrier.com and click on Important Product Safety Recall for more information.
Little Tikes Recalls Toddler Swings Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: The plastic seat can crack or break, posing a fall hazard.
Little Tikes toll-free at 855-284-1903 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at http://www.littletikes.com and click on Product Recalls under the At Your Service menu for more information.
Altizer Law, P.C., Can Help
If you or a loved one has been injured by a damaged or defective product, call Altizer Law, P.C., to schedule a free consultation. We will discuss the injury and the product involved, and we will advise you if you have a products liability case. If you do have a case, and you hire us to represent you in the matter, we will represent you. Our objective is always to obtain justice and fair compensation for you from the parties liable for the product defect.
