Dangerous and defective products cause thousands of injuries every year. Many of the injuries are minor. However, so result in maiming or even death. To protect your family it is important to check the lists of product recalls and promptly return any items that are under recall. The following is a list of recalled products for November and December 2016. 
Fox Factory Recalls Mountain Bike Shock Absorbers Due to Fall and Injury Hazards. The bicycle’s rear shock absorber outer sleeve can rupture, allowing the sleeve to come in contact with other bicycle parts or the rider, posing a fall and injury hazard. Fox toll-free at 855-360-3488 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at recall@ridefox.com or online at http://ridefox.com/recall and click on the recall link for more information.
Kikkerland Design Recalls Teapots with Stands Due to Fire Hazard. Kikkerland and Cost Plus World Market brand teapots with bamboo stands. The bamboo votive stand can catch fire, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Kikkerland at 800-727-7151 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.kikkerland.com.
Trek Recalls Farley Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard. The fork can separate from the steer tube, posing a fall hazard to the rider. Trek at 800-373-4594 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.trekbikes.com and click on Safety & Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.
Running Trainer Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Run4.com (Recall Alert). Bionic runner bicycles. The pedals can detach from the bicycle, posing a fall hazard to riders. Running Trainer at 800-603-4631 from 4 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET Monday through Sunday, email at support@run4.com or online at http://www.run4.com and click on “Safety Notices” at the bottom of the page for more information.
Dehumidifiers Made by Midea Recalled Due to Serious Fire and Burn Hazards; $4.8 Million in Property Damage Reported. The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke and catch fire, posing serious fire and burn hazards. GD Midea at 800-600-3055 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.midea.com/us/ and click on Product Recall for more information.
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 glass pieces. Pier 1 Imports toll-free at 855-513-5140 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Saturday or 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Sunday, or online at www.pier1.com and click on “Product Notes & Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.
KTM North America Recalls Closed-Course/Competition Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard. The front brake master cylinder can malfunction, posing a crash hazard. KTM North America/Husqvarna Motorcycles North America toll-free at 888-985-6090 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at http://www.ktm.com/us/service/safety/ or www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com for more information.
Samsung Recalls Top-Load Washing Machines Due to Risk of Impact Injuries. The washing machine top can unexpectedly detach from the washing machine chassis during use, posing a risk of injury from impact. Samsung toll-free at 866-264-5636 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET, or online at www.Samsung.com and click on the recall notice at the top of the page for more information.
Lithonia Lighting Recalls Commercial Luminaires Due to Risk of Injury. BLT series commercial luminaires. The plastic lens on the luminaire can detach and fall unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury from impact. Lithonia Lighting toll-free at 844-675-2339 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.lithonia.com and click on BLT Recall on the left side of the page for more information.
Country Home Products Recalls Leaf and Lawn Vacuums Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert). The muffler can overheat and melt the air cleaner cover, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. Country Home Products toll-free at 877-220-0691 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at vacrecall@chp.com or online at www.DRPower.com and click on “Product Recalls” for more information.
Trane Recalls Furnaces Due to Shock Hazard (Recall Alert). The ground wire in the furnace’s junction box can become loose. If an electrical component then fails and short circuits, the unit poses a shock hazard. Trane at 800-945-5884 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.trane.com/residential, www.americanstandardair.com, or www.ameristarac.com and click on “Safety Recall” at the bottom of the page for more information.
L.D. Kichler Recalls Ceiling Fixtures Due to Fire Hazard. Krystal Ice ceiling fixtures. The 40-watt halogen bulbs sold with the ceiling fixtures burn too hot for the electrical supply wires in the ceiling, posing a fire hazard. The fixtures also pose a fire hazard in homes with older wiring, even if used with lower wattage bulbs. Kichler at 800-554-6504 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.kichler.com and click on “Safety Information” under the “Helpful Information” section at the bottom of the page for more information.
Kidde Recalls Combination Smoke/CO Alarms Due to Alarm Failure. Kidde NightHawk combination smoke/carbon monoxide (CO) alarms. The alarm can fail to continue to chirp when it reaches its seven year end of life if the batteries are replaced, leading consumers to believe it is still working. This poses a risk of consumers not being alerted to a fire or CO incident in their home. Kidde toll-free at 855-239-0490 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.kidde.com and click on “Product Safety Notice” for more information.
Hammerhead Off-Road Recalls Fun-Karts Due to Fuel Leak and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert). The fuel tank can crack and cause the fuel to leak out, posing a fire hazard. Hammerhead Off-Road toll-free at 844-298-6528 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at mail@hammerheadoffroad.com or www.hammerheadoffroad.com and click on “Latest News” for more information.
Gates Recalls ATV and UTV Clutches Due to Laceration and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert). The clutch can break during operation of the vehicle and cause fragmentation and forcefully eject parts, posing laceration or impact injury hazards to the operator. Gates at 800-766-9504 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at cvtclutchrecall@gates.com or online at www.gates.com and click on “CVT Clutch Recall” for more information.
Projection Night Lights Recalled by LTD Commodities and The Lakeside Collection Due to Shock and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert). The night lights can short circuit, posing shock and fire hazard to consumers. LTD Commodities toll-free at 866-736-3654 or The Lakeside Collection at 866-847-4327 between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT or visit the firm’s websites at www.ltdcommodities.com or www.lakeside.com for more information.
Skidders Footwear Recalls Children’s Shoes Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Meijer Stores. The rivets on the shoes have sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard. Consumers should immediately take the recalled shoes away from children and contact Skidders Footwear to receive a full refund.
BRP Recalls Side-by-Side Off-Road Vehicles Due to Loss of Steering Control and Crash Hazard (Recall Alert). The steering rack and pinion assembly can have an improper amount of grease and result in a loss of steering control and crash hazard. BRP toll-free at 888-272-9222 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Sunday or online at www.can-am.brp.com and click on “Owner Center” and then “Recall Information” for more information.
Work ‘N Leisure Recalls Air Valves Used in CPR Training Due to Choking Hazard. The end-cap of the valves can detach in a person’s mouth while being used during CPR training, posing a choking hazard. Work ‘N Leisure at 800-884-9629 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at john@wnlproducts.com or online at www.wnlproducts.com and click on “Practi-VALVE Recall” at the bottom of the page for more information.
Human Touch Recalls Reclining Chairs Due to Fall Hazard. The chair’s joystick reclining mechanism can malfunction and allow the chair to continue moving, posing a fall hazard to consumers. Human Touch at 800-355-2762 from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, via email at csadmin@humantouch.com or online at www.humantouch.com and click on Support and then on Recall for more information.
Six Brands of Dry Carpet Cleaning Powder Recalled by Milliken Due to Risk of Exposure to Bacteria. The dry carpet cleaning powder can contain harmful bacteria. Exposure to bacteria poses a risk of respiratory and other infections in immunocompromised individuals. Consumers with healthy immune systems are generally not affected by the bacteria. Milliken toll-free at 888-770-7142 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.captureclean.com and click on “Capture Carpet and Rug Dry Cleaner has issued a Recall” at the top of the page or at www.milliken.com and click on “Carpet Cleaner Recall” at the bottom of the page for more information.
Door Locksets Recalled Due to Risk of Entrapment in an Emergency; Manufactured by Stanley Security Solutions Taiwan. The latches can fail and the door cannot be unlocked from the inside, posing an entrapment risk. This failure could lead to the inability to vacate a location in an emergency. Stanley Commercial Hardware toll-free at 855-885-1296 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or www.stanleyhardwarefordoors.com and click on Products, then on Recall for more information.
Gree Reannounces Dehumidifier Recall Following 450 Fires and $19 Million in Property Damage; Brand Names Include Frigidaire, Soleus Air, Kenmore and Others. The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke and catch fire, posing serious fire and burn hazards to consumers. Gree toll-free at (866) 853-2802 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at http://www.greeusa.com and click on Recall for more information.
Johnson Health Tech Recalls Matrix ClimbMills Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert). The stop/pause controls on the right handgrip can malfunction, posing a fall hazard to the user. Johnson Health Tech toll-free at 866-218-3674 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email service@johnsonfit.com or online at www.matrixfitness.com and click on Safety Notice at the bottom of the page for more information.
IMUSA Recalls Espresso Makers Due to Impact and Burn Hazards. The filler cap at the top of the unit can crack and allow steam to escape, posing a risk of burns to the user. In addition, the cap can pop off unexpectedly as a result of pressure buildup, posing an impact injury risk to a bystander. IMUSA toll-free at 844-750-4165 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at recall@bowlesverna.com or online at www.imusausa.com and click on “Recall” at the top of the page for more information.
BioLite Recalls Lanterns Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively Online at Kickstarter.Com (Recall Alert). BioLite BaseLanterns. The lithium-ion battery can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard. BioLite toll-free at 844-424-6548 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or online at BioLiteEnergy.com and click on the “BaseLantern Safety” link at the bottom of the page for more information.
Summit Recalls Climbing Treestands Due to Fall Hazard. A weld in the treestand’s frame can break during use, posing a fall hazard. Summit Treestands toll-free at 800-353-0634 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at http://www.summitstands.com and click on recalls for more information.
Valspar Recalls Wood Cleaner and Wood Brightener Products Due to Chemical Hazard. Cabot wood cleaner and wood brightener products. A faulty cap seal can cause the containers to leak contents, posing a chemical hazard to consumers. Inhaling, ingesting or skin contact with the product can cause burning and other injuries. Cabot Stains toll-free at 877-755-3336 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET or online at www.cabotstain.com and click on the Information on Cabot Cleaner and Brightener Recall link at the top of the page.
Baby Bath Seats/Chairs Recalled Due to Drowning Hazard; Made by Lexibook (Recall Alert). The bath seats/chairs fail to meet the federal safety standard, including requirements for stability and the bath seats can tip over while a baby is in it, posing a drowning hazard to babies. Consumer Contact:
| Company | Number of Units | Remedy | Online Retailers |
| Young Explorers | 5,900 | Refund | 855-831-7478 anytime
Email recalls@youngexplorers.com Online at www.youngexplorers.com |
| Amazon.com | 780 | Gift Card | 888-280-4331 anytime
Online at www.amazon.com |
| Wayfair LLC | 200 | Store Credit | 888-549-1625 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Online at www.wayfair.com |
| Unbeatable Sale, Inc. | 65 | Refund | 888-657-8436 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Online at www.unbeatablesale.com |
Atrium Recalls SafeHarbor Windows Due to Impact Injury Hazard. The glass can separate from the frame during hurricane conditions, posing an impact injury hazard. Atrium at 800-377-6524 from 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at 65impactproducts@atriumwindows.com or online at www.atriumwindows.com and click on “Safety Alert” for more information.
Target Reannounces Recall of Menorahs Due to Fire Hazard. The menorahs can melt when the candles are burning, posing a fire hazard. Target at 800-440-0680 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT daily, online at http://www.target.com and click on “School/Stationery/Seasonal” on the product recalls page or the “Product Recalls” tab on Target’s Facebook page for more information.
Playworld Recalls Stainless Steel Playground Slides Due to Amputation Hazard (Recall Alert). Lightning Slide stainless steel playground slide. The weld between the slide bedway and sidewall can crack and separate. A child’s fingers can get caught in the space, posing an amputation hazard. Playworld at 800‐233‐8404 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email info@playworld.com or online at https://playworld.com/ and click on “Slide Recall Safety Information” for more information.
Schurman Retail Group Recalls Gift Boxes Due to Risk of Mold Exposure. VIVID Red Wine Crush Gift Boxes. Mold can be present on the boxes, posing a risk of respiratory or other infections in individuals with compromised immune systems, damaged lungs or an allergy to mold. Schurman Retail Group toll-free at 855-730-7998 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at http://www.papyrusonline.com and click on “Recall Information” for more information.
Masterbuilt Recalls LP Gas Smokers Due To Fire Hazard. Masterbuilt and Cabela’s 7-in-1 gas smokers. The smoker’s gas hose can disconnect posing a fire hazard. Masterbuilt at 800-489-1581, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.masterbuilt.com and click on Support then choose Contact on the upper right hand corner of the page for more information.
Yankee Candle Recalls Luminous Candles Due to Laceration Hazard. When the candle is lit, the glass jar can crack, posing a laceration hazard. Yankee Candle toll-free at 877-803-6890 from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Saturday & Sunday or online at www.yankeecandle.com and click on “Luminous Candle Collection: Safety Notice” at the top of the page for more information.
Barnett Outdoors Recalls Crossbows Due to Injury Hazard. The sensor that senses whether an arrow is properly loaded can malfunction, which can cause the crossbow to fire unexpectedly, posing an injury hazard to the user or bystander. Barnett Outdoors at 800-237-4507 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET or online at www.barnettcrossbows.com and click on “Crossbow Recall” for more information.
Cuisinart Food Processors Recalled by Conair Due to Laceration Hazard. The food processor’s riveted blade can crack over time and small metal pieces of the blade can break off into the processed food. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers. Cuisinart toll-free at 877-339-2534 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday or online at www.cuisinart.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information on the voluntary recall.
World Trading Recalls Orbit Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard; Sold by Evine. The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of smoking, catching fire and/or exploding. World Trading toll-free at 877-498-8697 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT. Monday through Friday or email support@worldtrading23.com for more information.
Chicken Toys Recalled by Bingo Deals Due to Choking Hazard (Recall Alert). The toys contain small eggs and the chicken can break into small plastic pieces, both posing a choking hazard to children. Bingo Deals toll-free at 888-429-1679 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET on Friday, email Recall@prextex.com or at Bingo Deal’s website www.prextex.com and click on Recall Safety at the top of the page.
Trek Recalls Bicycle Lights Due to Injury Hazard. The bicycle light can operate intermittently when paired with a remote transmitter, reducing the visibility of and for the rider, posing an injury hazard. Trek at 800-373-4594 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.trekbikes.com and click on “Safety & Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.
Figi’s Companies Recalls “Christmas Wishes” Tins Due to Choking and Button Battery Ingestion Hazard (Recall Alert). The tin’s music sound chip mechanism can separate and expose button batteries, posing choking and button battery ingestion hazards to children. Figi’s Companies at 800-437-3817 from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday or online at www.figis.com or www.birchlandmarket.com and click the recall banner in the middle of the homepage for more information.
Craftsman Brand Chainsaws Recalled by MTD Southwest Due to Fire Hazard. Remington Brand Chainsaws Recalled by MTD Southwest Due to Fire Hazard. The chainsaws can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard. MTD Southwest’s Craftsman recall line toll-free at 866-864-2949 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.craftsman.com and click on the Customer Care tab and then on Product Recalls under Warranty and Returns.
LG Electronics Recalls Portable Air Conditioners Due to Fire Hazard. The portable air conditioners can overheat, posing a risk of fire. LG toll-free at 855-791-0808 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. CT on Saturday or online at www.lgportableacrecall.com
Zebra Technologies Recalls Power Supply Units for Thermal Printers Due to Fire Hazard. The power supply units can degrade and corrode over time when exposed to moisture and overheat, posing a fire hazard. Zebra at 800-658-3795 any time Monday through Friday, email PSUrecall@zebra.com or online at www.zebra.com and click on “Power Supply Recall” for more information.
Aria Child Recalls Strollers Due to Laceration and Fall Hazards. A gap in the stroller’s folding side hinge can pinch a caregiver’s hand during unfolding, posing a laceration hazard. In addition, the stroller can fold unexpectedly during use, posing an injury and fall hazard to the caregiver and child. Aria Child toll-free. at 888-591-5540 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.ariachild.com and click on “Qbit Lightweight Stroller Voluntary Recall Information” for more information.
Carbon Express Recalls Crossbows Due to Injury Hazard. The crossbow can fire unexpectedly when the safety is engaged, posing an injury hazard to the user or bystander. Carbon Express at 800-211-5982 from 8 a.m. to 5p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.carbonexpresscrossbow.com and click on Resource/Blade Recall for more information.
4 Sizzle Recalls Promotional Charcoal Grills Due to Fire Hazard. The grill can catch on fire, posing a fire hazard. 4 Sizzle online at www.4sizzle.com and click on Barrel Grill Recall or toll-free at 888-847-8716 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday for more information.
Tea Collection Recalls Children’s Denim Jackets Due to Choking Hazard. The metal snaps on the jackets can detach, posing a choking hazard to children. Tea Collection toll-free at 866-374-8747 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at service@teacollection.com or online at www.teacollection.com and click on “product recall” for more information.
Suzuki Recalls KingQuad ATVs Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert). The ATV’s battery can fail and cause the engine to stop running while in use, posing a crash hazard. Suzuki at 800-444-5077 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.suzukicycles.com and click on Safety Recalls for more information.
Polaris Recalls Sportsman 570 All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard. Polaris Recalls Sportsman 570 All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard. Polaris at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.polaris.com and click on “Off-Road Safety Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.
GLOPO Recalls Children’s Scooters Due to Fall Hazard. Joyrider three-wheeled scooters. The front wheels of the scooter can detach when riding, posing a fall hazard. GLOPO toll-free at 855-965-1704 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.GlopoUsa.com and click on “Online Form” for more information.
We hope this list of dangerous and defective products will help you keep your family safe. If you or a loved one is injured when using a dangerous product (products liability), call the law offices of Altizer Law, P.C., at 540-345-2000. We are prepared to help you obtain justice and appropriate compensation for your injuries under Virginia Law.
