CPSC Issued Recalls
Pottery Barn Kids Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards
The cribs’ drop-sides can detach when hardware breaks, creating a space into which a young child can become entrapped, which can lead to suffocation. A child can also fall out of the crib. Drop side incidents also occur due to incorrect assembly and with age-related wear and tear.
Muddy Outdoors Recalls Climbing Sticks Due to Fall Hazard
Bolts that secure the cam locks to the frame of these climbing sticks that retains the rope around the tree can break, allowing the cam locks to detach from the frame. This causes the retaining rope to detach and the climbing stick to release from the tree, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Snow Blowers Recalled by The Toro Company Due to Fire Hazard
Exposure to ethanol in gasoline can cause the carburetor needle to become corroded. A corroded needle can stick in the open position and allow fuel to leak from the carburetor, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Wire Feed Welders Recalled by Star Asia USA Due to Burn Hazard
The wire welder’s torch does not have a cold contactor as erroneously stated on the packaging and instruction manual. Without this feature, the welder generates an electrical arc immediately upon contact with the welding material, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Tween Brands Recalls Children’s Metal Jewelry Due to High Levels of Cadmium
The children’s metal jewelry contains high levels of cadmium. Cadmium is toxic if ingested by children and can cause adverse health effects.
Seattle Bike Supply Recalls Bicycles and Framesets Due to Fall Hazard
The bicycle fork’s legs can separate from the fork crown and cause the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard and risk of injury.
All Terrain Vehicles Recalled by American Suzuki Motor Corp. Due to Loss of Control Hazard
The flame arrester screen can become detached from its mounting ring, preventing the throttle valve from returning to the idle position when the throttle lever is released and causing the rider to lose control of the ATV. This poses a serious hazard of injury or death.
PDi Communications Recalls Televisions Installed in Healthcare Facilities Due to Fire Hazard
A capacitor on the television’s power supply board can fail, posing a fire hazard.
Campus Cruisers Recalls Bicycles Due to Front Fork Failure
The bicycle’s front fork can crack or break, causing a sudden loss of steering control and posing a fall hazard to bicyclists.
Recall to Repair: Whitco Company LP Stadium Light Poles Can Fall Over, Posing Risk of Serious Injury and Death
The poles can fracture or crack and fall over, posing a risk of serious injury or death to patrons and bystanders from being hit or crushed. The poles range from 1 to 4 tons increasing the risk of death if the pole falls toward a crowded stadium or onto a building.
