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Product Recalls in 2016

330 recalls announced in 2016.

July 6, 2016Children's Products
Little Lotus Baby Swaddles and Sleeping Bags Recalled by Embrace Technologies Due to Choking Hazard (Recall Alert)
Hazard: The shoulder snaps on the baby swaddles and sleeping bags can break or detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
July 6, 2016Electronics & Batteries
Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Recalled by 10 Firms Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of the products smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.
July 6, 2016Electronics & Batteries
Hype Wireless Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of the products smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.
July 6, 2016Electronics & Batteries
Keenford Limited Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/ Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of the products smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.
July 6, 2016Electronics & Batteries
Razor Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of the products smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.
July 6, 2016Electronics & Batteries
Overstock.com Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of the products smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.
July 6, 2016Electronics & Batteries
Digital Gadgets Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/ Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of the products smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.
July 6, 2016Electronics & Batteries
Boscov's Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of the products smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.
July 6, 2016Electronics & Batteries
Swagway Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of the products smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.
July 6, 2016Electronics & Batteries
Hoverboard LLC Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of the products smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.
July 6, 2016Electronics & Batteries
Yuka Clothing Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of the products smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.
July 6, 2016Electronics & Batteries
PTX Performance Products Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of the products smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.
July 1, 2016Other
Winco Fireworks Recalls Black Cat Cone Fountains Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: When ignited, the device can burst and spread sparks and pyrotechnic materials outward instead of upward as intended, posing fire and burn hazards to bystanders.
June 29, 2016Children's Products
Children’s Nightgowns Recalled by Saro Trading Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
Hazard: The nightgowns fail to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.
June 28, 2016Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
Polaris Recalls Ranger ROVs Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Hazard: The ROVs can overheat during heavy engine loading, slow-speed intermittent use and/or high outdoor temperatures and catch fire.
June 28, 2016Furniture
Following an Additional Child Fatality, IKEA Recalls 29 Million MALM and Other Models of Chests and Dressers Due to Serious Tip-Over Hazard; Consumers Urged to Anchor Chests and Dressers or Return for Refund
Hazard: The recalled chests and 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.
June 23, 2016Sports & Recreation
October Mountain Products Recalls Hanging Bow Scales Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards
Hazard: The mounting ring on the scales can break during use, posing impact and laceration hazards to the user.
June 23, 2016Electronics & Batteries
HP Recalls Batteries for HP and Compaq Notebook Computers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Hazard: The battery packs can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
June 23, 2016Appliances
3M Recalls Hard Hats Due to Shock Hazard
Hazard: Hard hats sold online were marketed to protect against electric shock, but they do not provide this protection, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
June 22, 2016Appliances
Ecovent Recalls Room Sensors Due to Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)
Hazard: The cover can come off during normal use, exposing high voltage components and posing an electrical shock hazard.
June 21, 2016Children's Products
The Land of Nod Recalls Octopus Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
Hazard: The fabric discs on the tentacles of the octopus rattles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
June 21, 2016Other
Tommee Tippee Electric Bottle and Food Warmers Recalled by Mayborn USA Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The warmers can overheat and catch on fire, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
June 15, 2016Electronics & Batteries
Sony Recalls VAIO Laptop Computer Battery Packs Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
Hazard: The lithium-ion battery packs can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.
June 14, 2016Other
Grand Rapids Chair Recalls Chairs and Barstools Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)
Hazard: The back leg of the chairs can bend and the seat tabs or screws on the seat can loosen. When loose, pinch points between the seat and steel frame are created, posing a risk of injury.
June 14, 2016Tools & Hardware
Direct Distributors Recalls Angle Grinders Due to Risk of Laceration
Hazard: The spring-loaded safety switch can fail and allow the grinder to turn on even with the safety switch locked in place, posing a finger, hand or other laceration risk.
June 14, 2016Personal Care
STIHL Recalls Battery-Powered Hedge Trimmers Due to Laceration Hazard
Hazard: The hedge trimmer can operate faster than expected, continue running after the trigger is released or operate by depressing either the trigger or the front handle switch individually, posing a laceration hazard.
June 10, 2016Toys
Auldey Toys Recalls Sky Rover Toys Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The USB charging cords sold with the toy can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
June 9, 2016Lighting & Electrical
360 Electrical Recalls Surge Protectors Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
Hazard: The surge protectors can short circuit when non-grounded plugs are connected, posing a shock or fire hazard.
June 9, 2016Other
AR500 Armor Recalls Level III Body Armor Due to Risk of Gunshot Injury or Death
Hazard: The body armor can fail to meet performance requirements for Level III body armor, allowing a bullet to penetrate, and pose a risk of gunshot injury or death.
June 9, 2016Other
Rhino Metals Recalls Handgun Security Safes Due to a Serious Risk of Injury
Hazard: The handgun security safes can be opened without the use of a combination allowing unauthorized access to a handgun, posing a serious risk of injury to children and others.