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Product Recalls in 2016

330 recalls announced in 2016.

April 13, 2016Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
Yamaha Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
Hazard: Water can get into the throttle cable and if it freezes during cold weather, the ice can prevent the throttle from returning to idle. This can cause the rider to lose control, posing crash and injury hazards.
April 13, 2016Sports & Recreation
Rollerblade USA Recalls Helmets Due to Head Injury Hazard
Hazard: The helmet's plastic shell can crack where the straps attach, causing the helmet to shift and move on the wearer's head. This can result in a head injury hazard to the user in the event of a fall.
April 12, 2016Electronics & Batteries
Coleman Recalls Flashlights Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
April 7, 2016Other
IKEA Recalls Children's Bat Cape Costumes Due to Strangulation Hazard
Hazard: The fabric hook and loop fastener at the neck of the bat cape can fail to detach readily during use, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
April 7, 2016Electronics & Batteries
GolfBuddy GPS Bands Recalled by Deca International Due to Burn Hazard
Hazard: The band charging ports can produce an electrical charge to exposed skin, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
April 7, 2016Toys
Rainbow Play Systems Reannounces Recall of Plastic Yellow Trapeze Rings Due to Low Response Rate; Manufactured by Nylacarb
Hazard: The rings can unexpectedly crack or break during use, posing a fall hazard to children.
April 6, 2016Furniture
Nipoamerican Recalls Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard (Recall Alert)
Hazard: All Niposul and NipoFlorida Elegance, Elegance Gold, and Evolution mattresses fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses.
April 6, 2016Other
Ivanka Trump Scarves Recalled by GBG Accessories Group Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
Hazard: The scarves do not meet the federal flammability standards for clothing textiles, posing a burn risk.
April 5, 2016Other
Givenchy Recalls Men's Silk T-Shirts Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard (Recall Alert)
Hazard: The T-shirts fail to meet the federal flammability standard for wearing apparel and pose a risk of burn injury to consumers.
April 5, 2016Children's Products
Eleanor Rose Recalls Children’s Loungewear Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
Hazard: The loungewear fails to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.
March 31, 2016Furniture
Grosfillex Recalls Commercial Side Chairs and Armless Bar Stools Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
Hazard: The backrest can crack and detach, posing a fall hazard to the user.
March 31, 2016Children's Products
Creating X Recalls Children's Pajamas Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard (Recall Alert)
Hazard: The pajamas fail to meet the federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.
March 31, 2016Other
Gamewell-FCI Recalls Fire Alarm Panels Due to Failure to Alert of a Fire, Smoke or CO
Hazard: When configured in a certain way, the panels can become non-responsive and connected detectors in the area can fail to detect and respond to an alarm.
March 31, 2016Appliances
CE North America Expands Recall of Fan Heaters Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at H-E-B
Hazard: The fan heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
March 31, 2016Toys
Manhattan Toy Recalls Table Top Toys Due to Choking Hazard
Hazard: The round plastic beads can break, posing a choking hazard.
March 30, 2016Other
Black Diamond Recalls Nylon Runners Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: A nylon runner with a tape splice (two cut ends joined by masking tape) will fail in normal use, posing a risk of death or injury due to a fall.
March 30, 2016Electronics & Batteries
Toshiba Recalls Laptop Computer Battery Packs Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
Hazard: The lithium-ion battery packs can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
March 30, 2016Sports & Recreation
Black Diamond Recalls to Inspect Carabiners Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: The carabiner can unexpectedly open and allow the rope to become detached, posing a risk of injury or death to climbers from a fall.
March 28, 2016Other
Additional Injuries Prompt Reannouncement of Fiskars Recall of Bypass Lopper Shears Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
Hazard: The lopper handles can break when attempting to cut branches, posing a risk of serious injury and laceration.
March 25, 2016Electronics & Batteries
Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Headlights and Taillights Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Hazard: The headlights and taillights can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
March 21, 2016Electronics & Batteries
Panasonic Recalls Lithium-ion Laptop Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: Conductive foreign material was mixed into the battery cells during manufacturing, posing a risk of fire.
March 18, 2016Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
RacerMate Recalls CompuTrainer Blue Flywheels Due to Risk of Injury
Hazard: The blue flywheel can shatter while in use and throw metal pieces into the air. This poses a risk of injury from impact to the rider and any bystanders.
March 18, 2016Lighting & Electrical
IKEA Recalls Floor and Table Lamps due to Shock Hazard
Hazard: Cables damaged during manufacturing can come in contact with the metal body of the lamp, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
March 16, 2016Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
SRAM Recalls Zipp Bicycle Wheel Hubs Due to Crash and Injury Hazards
Hazard: The hub flanges on the front hubs can fail, posing a crash and injury hazard.
March 16, 2016Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
SRAM Recalls Zipp Bicycle Quick Releases Due to Crash and Injury Hazards
Hazard: The quick releases can fail to engage in the closed position, posing crash and injury hazards to the rider.
March 16, 2016Other
GE Lighting Recalls High-Intensity LED Replacement Lamps Due to Impact Hazard
Hazard: The lamp can separate from its base and fall onto consumers below, posing an impact hazard.
March 15, 2016Appliances
Franklin Fueling Systems Recalls Gas Station Hose/Swivel Fitting Sets Due to Fire, Explosion Hazards
Hazard: The swivel fitting can separate from the hose, causing fuel to leak, posing a fire and explosion hazard.
March 11, 2016Children's Products
Room & Board Recalls Chairs Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Room & Board (Recall Alert)
Hazard: The backrest can break during normal use, posing a laceration hazard to the user.
March 10, 2016Sports & Recreation
Anchor Industries Recalls Safety Pool Covers Due to Drowning Risk (Recall Alert)
Hazard: The brass-plated snap hooks used to connect the cover's cables to the wall can break, posing a drowning risk.
March 10, 2016Appliances
Carlin Recalls Williamson and Thermoflo Furnaces and Boilers Equipped with Carlin Burners Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Hazard: A wiring malfunction can result in the burners failing to shut off, posing a fire hazard.