Monthly Archives: December 2024
Manhattan Comfort Recalls Floating Wall Theater Entertainment Centers And Panels Due To Injury Risk
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Manhattan Comfort recently announced the recall of their floating wall theater entertainment centers and panels. According to the recall, when attached to drywall without toggle bolts, the panels of the recalled floating wall theater can detach and fall, posing a serious injury hazard to consumers. Further,… Read More »
Textron Specialized Vehicles Expands Recall Of Recreational Vehicles
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced that Textron Specialized Vehicles has expanded its recall of the Arctic Cat Prowler Pro and the Pro Crew and Tracker Off Road 800SX recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs). According to the recall, the vehicle can move when on an incline and in park when “park” is… Read More »
GoveeLife And Govee Smart Electric Space Heaters Recalled Due To Fire Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced the recall of GoveeLife and Govee Smart electric space heaters. According to the recall, the smart electric space heaters can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. Testing determined that the smart electric space heaters do not comply with the voluntary industry safety standard, UL 1278,… Read More »
Harbor Freight Tools Recalls 4-Gallon, Battery-Powered Backpack Sprayers Due To Fire And Burn Risk
Harbor Freight Tools in concert with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recently announced the recall of the Bauer 20V Cordless 4-Gallon Backpack Sprayer. According to the recall, the sprayer pump on the backpack can leak chemicals into the battery compartment causing the battery to overheat. This poses a potential fire and burn… Read More »
Plaintiff Sues Walmart Over Defective, “Exploding” Thermos
A Georgia plaintiff has filed a product liability lawsuit against Walmart after claiming that a store-brand thermos she purchased “exploded, resulting in serious and permanent injuries” to her face, eyes, and body after she filled the container with hot soup. According to the lawsuit, the plaintiff purchased the thermos sometime in the latter half… Read More »
Playpens Sold Exclusively By Amazon Recalled Due To Suffocation Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced the recall of Gimars Playpens due to violations of federal regulations concerning play yards and the risk of entrapment and suffocation hazards. According to the CPSC, the included basketball hoop accessory can cause a head entrapment hazard and children can also become entrapped beneath the… Read More »
Insurance Company Sues Amazon After E-Scooter Catches On Fire Causing Significant Property Damage
A Rhode Island insurance company has filed a lawsuit against Amazon.com and Jetson Electric Bikes after a couple purchased an e-scooter from Amazon that “malfunctioned, caught fire, and caused a fire” at the couple’s home. While the growing popularity of e-scooters is exploding, the scooters themselves should be safe from fire hazards. Nonetheless, the… Read More »
HALO 1000 Portable Power Stations Recalled Due To Fire And Burn Hazards
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced the recall of HALO 1000 Portable Power Stations sold by ZAGG Inc. According to the recall, the lithium-ion batteries in the units can overheat posing a serious risk of burn injuries and fire hazards. One death has already been reported. A 79-year-old man in Bradenton,… Read More »
