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CPSC Recalls Ricky Powersports Youth And Adult ATVs Over Risk Of Crash
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced the recall of Ricky Powersports Tumble Weed Youth and TGB Blade Adult All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs). According to the recall, the recalled ATVs fail to comply with the requirements of the federal mandatory ATV safety regulations. The CPSC says that the youth ATVs’ mechanical suspension fails… Read More »
Colsen Recalls Fire Pits Due To Serious Burn Injury Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of Colsen fire pits. According to the recall, there is a danger of flame jetting when refilling the fire pit reservoir. Flame jetting is a “serious event” that can occur when pouring alcohol. The fire flashes back to the alcohol container and unexpectedly propels… Read More »
CPSC Recalls Tumblers With Metal Straws Due To Laceration Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recently announced the recall of about 60,000 tumblers with metal straws due to the risk of cutting yourself on the metal straw. According to the recall, the metal straw inside the tumbler can cut your mouth or fingers, posing a laceration hazard. The company announced that it would… Read More »
2 Million Snuga Infant Swings Recalled Due To Suffocation Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced the recall of more than 2 million Snuga Infant Swings manufactured by Fisher-Price. According to the CPSC, the swing should never be used for sleep, and bedding materials should never be added to it. When the product is used for sleep or bedding material is… Read More »
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 »
