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Below is a recap of today's consumer news as reported on My3cents.com and from other places across the web. If you have a consumer news tip, drop us a line by simply replying to this email or by visiting us at mythreecents.com and share your experience! Have a good day! Consumer Recalls From CPSCPro Performance Recalls SKLZ Resistance Trainers Due to Risk of Severe InjuryA weld on a ring on the resistance trainer's belt can break during use and cause the resistance trainer's flexible cord to quickly and unexpectedly retract and hit an exercise partner who is holding the other end. CoScentrix Expands Recall of DD Brand Candles Due to Fire Hazard; Exclusively at Hobby Lobby The candles' high flame can ignite the surface of the wax, posing a fire hazard. Olympic Mountain Products Recalls Tealight Wax Warmers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Costco (Recall Alert) The tealights in the warmers can burn with an erratic or high flame. Keurig Recalls MINI Plus Brewing Systems Due to Burn Hazard Water can overheat during brewing, spray out and burn consumers. James Trading Group Recalls Croker Kids Fleece Panel Hoodie Due to Strangulation Hazard (Recall Alert) Hoddies have a drawstring around the neck area which poses a strangulation hazard to children. Comfort Research Recalls Vinyl Bean Bag Chairs Due to Risk of Entrapment, Suffocation The zipper on the vinyl bean bag chairs can be opened by children. A child who crawls inside the opened chair can become entrapped, suffocate or choke on the foam beads. Kiddie Korral Recalls Girls Hoodies with Ponies Due to Strangulation Hazard A drawstring through the hood of the hoodies can pose a strangulation hazard to children. Yamaha Recalls YZ250 Competition Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Risk of Injury, Death (Recall Alert) The engine of 2015 model numbers YZ250FFL and YZ250FFW competition off-road motorcyles can lock up during operation, causing a rider to lose control and crash. Giggles International Recalls Animated Monkey Toy Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores The toy's battery compartment can reach temperatures up to 230 degrees Fahrenheit. Schneider Electric Recalls PowerPact J-Frame Circuit Breakers Due to Fire, Burn, Electrical Shock Hazards The circuit breakers will not trip during an overload condition. Wegmans Food Markets Recalls Moody Face Stress Balls Due to Choking Hazard The rubber stress balls can break into pieces when squeezed. WindowTex Recalls Custom Roller Shades Due to Risk of Injury A steel pin in the shade's idler can become dislodged and cause the shade to fall, posing a risk of injury from impact. Bicycle Helmets Recalled by UVEX Sports Due to Risk of Head Injury Helmet’s chinstrap can fail, causing the helmets to slide off the head, posing a head injury hazard. GCI Outdoor Recalls to Repair Stadium Seats Due to Risk of Injury The backrest on BleacherBack stadium seats can fail. Ethan Allen Recalls Floor Lamps Due to Electrical Shock A defect in the line cord insulation can cause an electrical shock. Lenovo Recalls Computer Power Cords Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The AC power cord sold with IdeaPad and Lenovo brand can overheat. Nordstrom Recalls Open Vest Sweaters Due to Burn Hazard; Violation of Federal Flammability Standard (Recall Alert) The Leith brand sweater vests fail to meet federal flammability requirements. This poses a burn hazard to consumers. Dream On Me Recalls Incredible Play Yards Due to Strangulation Hazard The play yard’s rails can collapse presenting a strangulation hazard to young children. Horizon Hobby Recalls HobbyZone Super Cub S Radio-Controlled Aircraft Due to Fire Hazard Power supply units and chargers for the HobbyZone Super Cub S radio-controlled aircraft can overcharge the battery, posing a risk of fire and property damage. Salsa Cycles Recalls Due to Risk of Fall Hazard The bicycle fork can bend or break, posing a fall hazard to the rider. Eaton Recalls Electrical Meter Breakers Due to Shock Hazard (Recall Alert) The MBED 3042 series residential meter breaker’s electrical components can be easily accessed, posing a shock hazard. Felt Bicycles Recalls Cyclocross Bicycles Due to Risk of Injury The frame of the bicycle could break, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer injuries. Daikin Recalls Air Purifiers Due to Fire Hazard The air purifier’s circuit board can overheat and cause the air purifier to catch on fire. Pro Armor Recalls Doors for Polaris RZR 800 and 900 Utility Vehicles Due to Impact, Laceration Hazards The latch pin can disengage from the latch and allow the door to open while the vehicle is moving. Goal Zero Recalls Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard The battery packs can overcharge, overheat, bulge and melt. One fire reported. Tyco Fire Protection Recalls Simplex Fire Alarm Control Panels Due to Failure to Activate (Recall Alert) A defective chip in certain alarm panels produced between 3/15/2014 – 6/20/2014 and used exclusively in commercial settings can cause premature battery failure and prevent activation of devices during alarm conditions. Bob-Cat Recalls Zero Turn Mowers Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert) The steering control arm component can break during normal use, causing driver to lose control and crash. Graco Recalls 11 Models of Strollers Due to Fingertip Amputation Hazard 11 models of strollers being recalled due to a child’s finger getting pinched in the folding hinge on the stroller. Mohawk Recalls Rugs Due To Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at The Home Depot The rugs fail to meet federal standards or lack the required labeling. AP Specialties Recalls Power Bank Chargers Due to Fire Hazard AP Specialties Recalls Power Bank Chargers Due to Fire Hazard Olympus Recalls Digital Audio Recorders Due to Burn Hazard The DS-5500 recorders can overheat when they are charging. |
