As part of our ongoing efforts to help to keep you safe, here are the product recalls as listed by the consumer product safety commission.
Pier 1 Imports Recalls Glass Knobs Due to Laceration Hazard
The glass knobs can break while in use, posing a risk of laceration to users from broken pieces. To request your refund, go to http://www.pier1.com and click on “Product Notes & Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information
Philips Lighting Expands Recall of Metal Halide Lamps Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards
The outer bulbs can shatter, resulting in hot internal pieces of glass falling from the lamps, posing fire and laceration hazards. To request your replacement bulbs, call Philips Lighting toll-free at 866-253-5503 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at ceramicmh@philips.com or online at http://www.philips.com and click on “For Professionals” and then “Recalls” for more information.
Polaris Recalls RZR and GENERAL Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
The vehicle engine can misfire and the temperatures of the exhaust and nearby components can get too hot and cause the components to melt, and/or a contaminated brake master cylinder may cause unintended brake drag, posing burn and fire hazards. For repair contact Polaris at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at http://www.polaris.com and click on “Off-Road Safety Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information. In addition, check your vehicle identification number (VIN) on the “Product Safety Recalls” page to see if your vehicle is included in any recalls.
One World Technologies Recalls Electric Blowers Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
The plastic fan inside the blower can break causing the fan blades to be discharged from either end of the blower tube, posing a laceration hazard. For replacement contact: One World Technologies at 800-860-4050 between 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday or online at http://www.ryobitools.com and click on “Important Recall Notice” for more information.
Goodman Recalls Air Handlers Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
The pull-out disconnects may not disable power to the air handler, posing an electrical shock hazard to individuals servicing the units. For repair contact: Goodman toll-free at 888-386-2075 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at http://www.goodmanmfg.com and click on “Air Handler Product Recall” at the top of the page for more information.
Kids II Recalls Oball Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
The clear plastic disc on the outside of the ball can break, releasing small beads, posing a choking hazard to young children. For refund contact Kids II toll-free at 877-243-7314 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit http://www.kidsii.com and click on “Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.
Craftsman Portable Table Saws Made by Rexon Recalled Due to Laceration and Impact Injury Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Sears
The table saw’s stand can collapse unexpectedly, posing laceration and impact injury hazards to the operator. For replacement contact Rexon toll-free at 866-934-6360 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at http://www.sears.com and clicking “Product Recalls” for more information.
L.L. Bean Recalls Snowshoes Due to Fall Hazard
The plastic material on the snowshoes can weaken and break during use, posing a fall hazard to users. For refund information L.L. Bean at 800-555-9717 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET any day or online at http://www.llbean.com and click on “Recall and Safety Info” at the bottom of the page for more information.
RDG Global Recalls Girls’ Hooded Sweatshirts Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Nordstrom
The hooded sweatshirts have a drawstring in the hood, which 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 or an entanglement hazard to children. For refund contact RDG Global at (844) 851-9979 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at http://www.rdgglobal.nyc and click on “Product Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.
R.W. Beckett Recalls Fuel Oil Valves Due to Fire Hazard
The safety valve stem does not properly seal and shut off the flow of fuel, allowing fuel to leak and posing a fire hazard. For repair or replacement contact R.W. Beckett at 800-645-2876 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or online at http://www.beckettcorp.com and click on Support/Technical Bulletins for more information.
LIVLY Recalls Children’s Sleepwear Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
The children’s robes and pajama sets fail to meet federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children. For refund: LIVLY toll-free at 844-350-7728 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or online at http://www.livlyclothing.com and click on “Product Recall” at the bottom of the page for more information.
Battery Chargers for XBOX ONE Video Game Controllers Recalled by Performance Designed Products Due to Burn Hazard
The battery chargers can overheat and damage the XBOX ONE video game controller, posing a burn hazard to consumers. For refund: Performance Designed Products at 800-263-1156 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at http://www.pdp.com and click on Safety Recall for more information.
Advanced Sports International Recalls Fuji Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
The rear wheel freehub can slip while pedaling, posing a fall hazard. For replacement Contact: Advanced Sports International toll‐free at 888-286‐6263 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at fujibikes.com or ovalconcepts.com and click on “Recall Notice” at the bottom of the page for more information.
Polaris Recalls Sportsman 850 and 1000 All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
Sportsman 850 and 1000 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). The right side panel heat shield can melt, posing burn and fire hazards to riders. In addition, in 2015 Sportsman 1000 ATVs, the exhaust springs can stretch and damage the exhaust seal, which can result in exhaust leaks and pose burn and fire hazards. For repair: Polaris at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at Polaris and click on “Off-Road Safety Recalls” for more information. In addition, check your vehicle identification number (VIN) on the “Product Safety Recalls” page to see if your vehicle is included in any recalls.
Discount School Supply Recalls Children’s Waterproof Bibs Due to Suffocation Hazard
Environments™ brand children’s waterproof bibs. The bib has a waterproof plastic backing that can separate from the terry cloth fabric, creating a suffocation hazard to children. For refund: Discount School Supply at 800-338-4430 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at recall@discountschoolsupply.com, or online at http://www.discountschoolsupply.com and click on “Product Safety” for more information.
Wing Enterprises Recalls Little Giant Ladders Due to Fall Hazard
The ladder’s locking pins/rung fasteners can fail, posing a fall hazard to consumers on the ladder. For repair: Wing Enterprises toll-free at 855-595-3378 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at http://www.littlegiantladders.com and click on RECALL at the top of the home page for more information.
Power Adapters Sold with LectroFan Sound Machines Recalled by ASTI Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com
The casing on the power adapter can break when plugged into an electrical outlet, exposing its metal prongs, posing an electrical shock hazard. For replacement: ASTI toll-free at 866-220-7607 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at http://www.asticorp.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.
Haibike Recalls Electric Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
The fork on the front wheel of the bicycles can rupture or break while in use, posing a fall hazard to the rider. For repair: Accell North America at 800-222-5527 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at http://www.haibike.com and click on “Current recalls” on the right side of the page for more information.
Vecaro LifeStyle Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of smoking, catching fire and/or exploding. For repair or replacement: Vecaro toll-free at 855-637-4061 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at http://www.VecaroLifeStyle.com and click on Recall Notice at the bottom of the page for more information.
OPW Recalls Gas Station Hose Swivel Connectors Due to Fire, Explosion Hazards
The swivel connectors can separate from the hose or nozzle of the gas station pump and cause fuel spillage, posing fire and explosion hazards. For replacement: OPW toll-free at 866-562-5931 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at http://www.opwglobal.com and click on “Swivel Recall” for more information.
Look Cycle Recalls Aerostems and Road Bikes Due to Fall, Crash Hazards
The stainless steel clamp that secures the stem to the handlebars can corrode and break, posing a fall and crash hazard. For repair: Look Cycle at 800-822-1980 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at aerostemrecall@hawleylambert.com or online at http://www.lookcycle.com/ click on the Safety Notice tab for more information.
SolarWorld Recalls Connectors Sold with Solar Panels Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
The connectors that are attached to the solar panels can develop microscopic cracks that allow moisture to leak into them while the system is producing electricity, posing an electrical shock hazard. For replacement: SolarWorld toll-free at 855-467-6527 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at http://www.solarworld-usa.com and click on “Recall Notice” in the center of the page for more information.
Target Recalls Magnetic Tic Tac Toe Games Due to Choking and Magnet Ingestion Hazards
The magnets can come off the tic tac toe game pieces, posing a choking hazard. In addition, 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. For refund: Target at 800-440-0680 between 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT any day or online at http://www.target.com and click on “Recalls” at the bottom of the page, then on “School/Stationery/Seasonal” or the “Product Recalls” tab on Target’s Facebook page for more information.
Juratoys Recalls Toy Trolleys Due to Impact Injury Hazard
The toy trolleys can tip backwards, posing an impact injury hazard to children. For repair contact: Juratoys toll free at 877-277-1663 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at http://www.janod.com and click on “Product Recall” under the “Janod Express” tab at the top of the page for more information.
BlenderBottle Recalls Whiskware Glass Dressing Shaker Bottles Due to Laceration Hazard
Whiskware™ glass dressing shaker bottles. The bottom of the glass dressing shaker bottle can break when the metal agitator strikes the glass bottom, posing a laceration hazard. For replacement: BlenderBottle toll-free at 855-906-5717 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at http://www.whiskware.com/recall or http://www.whiskware.com and click on “Product Recall” at the bottom of the page for more information.
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