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Product Recalls in 2016

330 recalls announced in 2016.

August 4, 2016Other
Cinmar Recalls World Magnetic Travel Maps Due To Risk of Magnet Ingestion by Children; Sold Exclusively at Frontgate (Recall Alert)
Hazard: 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.
August 4, 2016Other
John Deere Recalls Lawn and Garden Tractors Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)
Hazard: The reverse implement option (RIO) system can fail, posing a laceration hazard to bystanders. RIO is a safety system that shuts off power to the mower blades when the machine is placed into reverse.
August 3, 2016Other
National Time Fire Alarm Pull Stations Recalled by Signal Communications Due to Failure to Alert Consumers; Sold Exclusively by National Time & Signal (Recall Alert)
Hazard: The pull handle on the fire alarm pull station can break when manually pulled and fail to activate the alarm system.
August 3, 2016Other
Porta Recalls Residential Elevators Due to Serious Fall Hazard
Hazard: The plastic locks can allow the landing door to open before the elevator car arrives, posing a serious fall hazard to consumers attempting to board the elevator.
August 2, 2016Outdoor & Garden
BYA Sports Recalls Hammocks Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: A weld on the ring of the hammocks can fail, allowing the hammock to pull free and fall while in use, posing a fall hazard to the user.
August 2, 2016Other
Laceration Injuries to Children Prompt Starbucks to Recall Stainless Steel Beverage Straws to Provide New Warnings
Hazard: The stainless steel straws are rigid and can poke children in the mouth, posing a risk of injury.
July 28, 2016Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
John Deere Recalls High-Performance Gator Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Hazard: The fuel hose could leak or separate when the fuel system is pressurized, posing a fire hazard.
July 28, 2016Appliances
Oven Mitts Recalled by Loot Crate Due to Burn Hazard
Hazard: The oven mitts lack thermal protection, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
July 28, 2016Other
Lekker Recalls Patriot Power Generators Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively Online at 4Patriots.com
Hazard: The battery sold with the generator can catch fire, posing a fire hazard to the user or bystanders.
July 28, 2016Other
STUBAI Recalls Ice Axes Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards
Hazard: The knife in the axe handle can detach, posing a laceration or impact hazard to the user or bystanders.
July 27, 2016Electronics & Batteries
Emson Recalls UComfy Heat Wraps Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)
Hazard: The heat wrap can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
July 27, 2016Electronics & Batteries
Novel Laboratories Recalls Zolpidem Tartrate Blister Packs Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement; Risk of Poisoning
Hazard: The packaging for the prescription drug is not child-resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, posing a risk of poisoning if swallowed by children.
July 26, 2016Clothing & Accessories
Smocked Threads by Cecil & Lou Recalls Children's Nightgowns Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard (Recall Alert)
Hazard: The nightgowns fail to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.
July 26, 2016Electronics & Batteries
Inovonics Recalls Pendants, Universal Transmitters and Receivers Due to Alarm Failure (Recall Alert)
Hazard: The transmitters and receivers can fail to send or receive a signal for help in an emergency.
July 26, 2016Appliances
Frigidaire and Kenmore Wall Ovens Recalled by Electrolux Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Hazard: The thermal switch on the ovens can malfunction due to improper manufacturing, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
July 21, 2016Personal Care
Nu Skin Recalls Mist Diffusers Due to Risk of Mold Exposure (Recall Alert)
Hazard: Mold can develop on the product, posing a health risk to individuals with compromised immune systems, damaged lungs or an allergy to mold.
July 21, 2016Children's Products
Lorex Recalls Video Baby Monitors Due to Burn Hazard
Hazard: The video monitor's batteries can overheat, swell and expand and cause the battery cover to open or come off. This can expose hot batteries, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
July 21, 2016Sports & Recreation
Crosman Recalls Crossbow Rope Cocking Devices Due to Injury Hazard
Hazard: Tabs on the hooks attaching the rope cocking device to the crossbow string can bind as the device is pulled back, causing the hooks to break and the rope to recoil, posing a risk of injury, including laceration.
July 21, 2016Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
Cycling Sports Group Recalls Commuter Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: The bicycle's fork axle can crack, posing a fall hazard.
July 19, 2016Children's Products
Things Remembered Recalls Children's Jewelry Due to Violation of Lead Standard
Hazard: The clear surface coating on the bracelets and necklaces contain lead in excess of the allowable limit. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
July 19, 2016Children's Products
GSI Outdoors Recalls Children’s Water Bottles Due to Violation of Lead Standard; Sold Exclusively at L.L.Bean
Hazard: The lead solder at the exterior base of the bottle contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
July 15, 2016Other
Nestlé Waters North America Recalls AccuPure Water Dispensers Due to Fire and Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)
Hazard: The water dispensers can overheat, causing internal parts to melt and smoke. This poses burn and fire hazards.
July 14, 2016Fire & Safety
IKEA Recalls Safety Gates and Safety Gate Extensions Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: The locking mechanism can open unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to children and other consumers.
July 14, 2016Other
Three Types of Liquid Plumr Clog Removers Recalled by The Clorox Company Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement
Hazard: The recalled bottles are not child-resistant and children can remove the top, posing a risk of chemical burns and irritation to the skin and eyes. These products contain sodium hydroxide which is required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act to be sealed with child-resistant packaging.
July 14, 2016Lighting & Electrical
Home Source Recalls Floor Lamps Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
Hazard: The lamps can short circuit due to defective sockets, posing fire and shock hazards.
July 14, 2016Appliances
Flushmate Expands Recall of Flushmate III Pressure-Assisted Flushing Systems Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards
Hazard: The system can burst at or near the vessel weld seam releasing stored pressure. This pressure can lift the tank lid and shatter the tank, posing impact and laceration hazards to consumers and property damage.
July 12, 2016Furniture
Bernhardt Recalls Dressers and Nightstands Due to Serious Tip-Over Hazard
Hazard: The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not properly anchored to the wall, posing a serious tip-over and entrapment hazard that can result in death or injuries to children.
July 7, 2016Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
Kawasaki USA Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Risk of Injury
Hazard: The front floor cover can be punctured by a foreign object, posing an injury hazard to riders.
July 7, 2016Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
URBAN626 Recalls Electric Scooters Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: The bolt below the seat can crack, posing a fall hazard.
July 7, 2016Children's Products
Pacific Cycle Recalls Swivel Wheel Jogging Strollers Due to Crash and Fall Hazards
Hazard: The front wheel can become loose and detach, posing crash and fall hazards.