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Product Safety

This page displays the latest recalls and product safety news items from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Clicking on a headline will take you to the full article at the CPSC’s website.

The Good and the Beautiful Recalls Math 1 and Math 3 Boxes Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert): May 25, 2023
The whiteboard attached to the boxes can become detached exposing sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard.
Juratoys Recalls Children’s Activity Tables Due to Choking Hazard: May 25, 2023
The activity table contains a silver metal bell which can detach from its metal arch, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Bunch Bikes Recalls The Preschool Electric Bicycles Due to Violation of the Federal Lead Paint Ban; Lead Poisoning Hazard (Recall Alert): May 25, 2023
The paint on the recalled electric bikes contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban, posing a lead poisoning hazard. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
Acme United Recalls PhysiciansCare Brand Allergy Relief and Cold and Cough Tablets Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning; Sold on Amazon.com: May 18, 2023
The recalled products contain diphenhydramine hydrochloride and acetaminophen which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the products is not child resistant, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.
Polaris Recalls RZR Pro XP and Turbo R Recreational Off-Road Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert): May 18, 2023
A fuel leak can occur at the fuel pump assembly joint on the fuel tank in close proximity to a hot surface, posing a fire hazard.
Shimano Recalls PRO Vibe Alloy Stems for Road Bicycles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert): May 18, 2023
The recalled bicycle stems can crack and break while in use and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of injury to the user in a crash.
Cole & Mason 505WEG Pepper Mills Recalled by DKB Household Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Wegmans Food Markets (Recall Alert): May 18, 2023
The recalled pepper mills contain a metal grinding mechanism that lets off metal “shards” for the first 10 grinds, posing a laceration hazard.
Cycle Force Recalls Adult Bike Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury (Recall Alert): May 18, 2023
The recalled helmets do not comply with the positional stability requirement of the CPSC federal safety standard for bicycle helmets. The helmets can fail to protect in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury.
Kell Electronic Recalls Personal Chiller Mini Gamer Refrigerators Due to Burn Hazard: May 18, 2023
The refrigerator’s power cord can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
Target Recalls Nearly Five Million Threshold Candles Due to Laceration and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Target: May 18, 2023
The candle’s jar can crack or break during use, posing laceration and burn hazards.
Empower Brands Recalls PowerXL Stuffed Wafflizer Waffle Makers Due to Burn Hazard: May 18, 2023
Hot pieces of the waffle or stuffing can be expelled from the waffle maker during use or upon opening the product, posing a burn risk to consumers.
Positec Recalls Blue Ridge Utility Knives Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target: May 11, 2023
The recalled utility knife can become unlocked and the blade can protrude only while in the original packaging, posing a laceration hazard.
Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) Expands Recall of Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert): May 11, 2023
The fuel injector hose retainer screw can loosen and cause a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard.
Advanced EV Recalls Advent 4 and 6 Passenger Golf Carts Due to Fall and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert): May 11, 2023
The golf cart’s front seat can become loose due to missing rubber grommets, posing fall and injury hazards to operators and/or passengers.
World Market Recalls Cocktail Shakers Due to Laceration Hazard: May 11, 2023
The glass cocktail shakers can crack and break during use, posing a laceration hazard.
American Woodmark Recalls to Repair Continental Cabinets and Hampton Bay Kitchen Wall Cabinets Due to Impact Hazard: May 11, 2023
The cabinets can detach from the wall, posing an impact hazard.
Peloton Recalls Two Million Exercise Bikes Due to Fall and Injury Hazards: May 11, 2023
The bike’s seat post assembly can break during use, posing fall and injury hazards to the user.
Walker Edison Furniture Recalls Twin Over Twin Bunk Beds Due to Fall and Impact Hazards: May 4, 2023
The wooden slats supporting the bunk beds can break while in use, posing fall and impact hazards.
Ricky Powersports Recalls Youth All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Due to Violation of Federal ATV Safety Standard; Risk of Serious Injury or Death: May 4, 2023
The recalled ATVs fail to comply with the mandatory requirements of the federal ATV safety standard, including parking brake requirements, posing a collision hazard to consumers if the vehicle is parked on an incline. The ATVs also fail to comply with other mandatory safety requirements for ATVs intended for children 10 years of age and older, including improper labeling and missing safety reflectors. ATVs that fail to meet the mandatory safety standard requirements pose a risk of serious injury or death.
ODL Recalls Severe Weather Doorglass Inserts Due to Hurricane Zone Wind-Borne Debris Injury Hazards: May 4, 2023
Under severe weather conditions, such as hurricanes, the adhesive bond holding the doorglass inserts can become separated from the door causing a risk of injury and property damage from windborne debris.