Product Recalls
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Modules used in home security system panels recalled
WASHINGTON, D.C. – 2GIG Technologies is recalling about 40,000 GSM radio modules used in GO!Control panels for home security systems because they can overheat and combust, resulting in a fire or burn hazard to consumers. The company is aware of 22 reports of the product overheating, including three reports of minor smoke, heat or fire damage to the wall where
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Pro Armor recalls latches
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Pro Armor is recalling about 5,200 latches for utility vehicle doors because the latch pin can disengage from the latch allowing the door to open while the vehicle is moving. This can pose a risk of ejection of an unrestrained rider and impact or laceration hazards. Pro Armor has received nine reports of the latch pin disengaging.
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Women's bicycles recalled
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Fuji is recalling about 10,500 of its Saratoga women’s bicycles because the bicycle's frame can break in the center of the downtube during use, causing the rider to lose control and fall. The company is aware of 12 reports of bicycle frames breaking, including two injuries, a head laceration requiring 20 stitches and scrapes and bruises. The
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American Honda recalls ATVs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – American Honda is recalling about 2,900 ATVs because a weld on the ATV's front right upper suspension arm can separate, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle, posing a crash hazard. Honda is aware of four incidents of suspension arm weld failures, including one in which a rider suffered a sprained wrist. The recalled vehicles
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Tumblekins Toys recalled
WASHINGTON, D.C. - International Playthings is recalling about 31,000 of its Tumblekins Toys because the toys can break into sharp points, posing choking and laceration hazards to children. The firm has received one report of a toy breaking into small pieces. No injuries have been reported. This recall involves all Tumblekins toy vehicles and playsets, including the farm playset, fire
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Teapots recalled due to burn hazard
Ganz U.S.A. is recalling about 2,100 of its Dancing Teapots because the handle can get extremely hot when there is hot water in the pot, posing a burn hazard to consumers. So far, no injuries from the teapots have been reported. This recall involves Ganz ceramic teapots that are tilted to appear as if they are dancing. Only 32-ounce teapots
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STIHL recalls chain saws
WASHINGTON, D.C. – STIHL is recalling about 3,000 MS 391 chain saws because the flywheel on the chain saw can crack causing parts of the flywheel to separate and strike users or bystanders, posing a risk of injury. This recall involves STIHL MS 391 gas-powered chain saws with an orange top casing, gray base and black front handle and hand
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Adjustable ottoman beds recalled
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Improvements Catalog is recalling about 800 adjustable ottoman beds because the ottoman can collapse when it is converted into a bed and weight is put on it. Improvements Catalog is aware of five reports of the bed collapsing, including two reports of minor injuries. The product is an ottoman on casters with a folding metal frame and a
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Kraft Foods recalls Tassimo T Discs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Kraft Foods is recalling about 2.1 million packages of Tassimo espresso T Discs because the recalled espresso T Discs can become clogged and spray hot liquid and coffee grounds onto consumers and bystanders during or after brewing, posing a burn hazard. An additional 1.9 million are also being recalled in Canada. Information from Health Canada about the
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Tassimo single-cup coffee makers recalled
WASHINGTON, D.C. – BSH Home Appliances is recalling about 835,000 Tassimo single-cup brewers because the plastic disc, or T Disc, that holds the coffee or tea can burst and spray hot liquid and coffee grounds or tea leaves onto consumers using the brewer and onto bystanders, posing a burn hazard. An additional 900,000 brewers are also being recalled in Canada.