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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! Tips & Reviews From The My3cents CommunitySears - Delivery Team Destroyed Chandelier, Sears Refused to ReimburseUPS - Destroyed Shipped Box Consumer Recalls From CPSCBig Lots Recalls Hanging Chairs Due to Fall HazardThe hanging chairs can tip over when they face sideways and swing beyond the base. Cree Recalls LED T8 Lamps Due to Burn Hazard Electrical arcing may cause the lamp to overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard. Apple Recalls Beats Pill XL Portable Wireless Speakers Due to Fire Hazard The battery can overheat, posing a fire hazard. A.O. Smith Recalls John Wood Brand Oil-Fired Water Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The combustion chamber can be misaligned and heat the exterior walls of the water heater instead of the water. ORTOVOX Recalls Avalanche Transceiver Due to Loss of Emergency Communications Capability The S1+ hardware can fail, resulting in an inablitity to transmit a discoverable signal during an emergency even when appearing to function properly. Great States Recalls Earthwise Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers Due to Injury Hazard Model 60517 mowers with a 17-inch mowing deck can start when the key is not in the starting position. Cycling Sports Group Recalls GT Fury Mountain Bicycles Due to Crash, Injury Hazards The front wheel hub can break and cause the disc brake system to fail on model year 2015 Fury Elite and Fury Expert downhill mountain bikes. Nantucket Distributing Recalls Mason Jar Night Light Due to Burn Hazard The plastic around the base of the light bulb can melt, posing a burn hazard. BRP Recalls Youth Model Can-Am All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Violation of the Federal ATV Standard The youth ATVs fail to meet performance requirements of the federal ATV standard for maximum unrestricted speed and parking brakes. Gerber Recalls Cohort Knives Due to Laceration Hazard The locking mechanism can fail to hold the blade, posing a laceration hazard. Vivint Recalls Remotec Dimming Switch Modules Due to Shock Hazard (Recall Alert) The wiring in the plug-in dimming and on/off switch modules is incorrectly installed. OXO Recalls Nest Booster Seats Due to Fall Hazard The stitching on the restraint straps can loosen which allows the straps to separate from the seat, posing a fall hazard. Viking Range Recalls Gas Ranges Due to Burn Hazard The ranges’ ovens can turn on by themselves, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Hewitt Recalls Marine Winches Due to Injury Hazard The top and bottom roller chains in the winch can break, causing the winch and marine lift to fail. Valor Athletics Recalls Olympic Weight Bench due to Injury Hazard The weld joining the front leg to the main frame can break. Electrolux Recalls Kenmore Elite Ranges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Sears The burner flame can go out while the gas is turned on. This can allow gas to escape and poses fire and burn hazards. Kenmore Elite Ranges Recalled by Electrolux Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Sears The stainless steel trim below the range control panel can have a sharp edge, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. Precision Trading Recalls Espresso Makers Due to Risk of Burns The cap at the top of the unit can crack and allow steam to escape, posing a risk of burns to the consumer. In addition, the cap can pop off unexpectedly as a result of pressure buildup. Rocky Brands Recalls Rocky Rubber Snake Boots Due to Failure of Snake Guard The rubber boots' snake guard can fail to protect the wearer’s feet from a snake bite. Cost Plus World Market Recalls Twist Swivel Stools Due to Fall Hazard The weld joint attaching the stool seat to the center post can break. IKEA Recalls Pressure-Mounted Safety Gates Due to Fall Hazard The friction between the wall and the pressure-mounted safety gate is insufficient to hold the gate in its intended position, posing a fall hazard. In addition, the lower metal bar can be a tripping hazard. La-Z-Boy Recalls Wall Saver Power Reclining Furniture Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert) When reclined, the furniture can tip forward if the consumer exits without bringing the chair to an upright position, posing a fall hazard. Schylling Recalls Police Press and Go Toy Vehicles Due to Choking Hazard The hat can detach from the policeman's head and pose a choking hazard to young children. Power Reclining Furniture Recalled by Franklin Due to Fire Hazard; Power Switch Can Fail The rectangular switch used to operate the reclining function on various models of power reclining furniture can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Snow Peak Recalls Japanese Axe Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards The handle of the axe can crack, allowing the axe head to come loose, posing a laceration or impact hazard to the user or bystanders. Felt Bicycles Recalls Cruiser Bicycles Due to Crash Hazard The bicycle's brakes can fail, posing a crash hazard. IKEA Expands Recall of Crib Mattresses Due to Risk of Entrapment The crib mattresses could create a gap between the mattress and crib ends larger than allowed by federal regulations, posing an entrapment hazard to infants. Branded LLC Recalls Kaleidoscope Toy Due to Choking, Laceration Hazards; Offered Exclusively at H-E-B Stores in Texas The end caps can be removed and expose small parts that pose a choking hazard to small children and internal components that pose a risk of laceration. Pedego Recalls Electric Bicycle Batteries Due To Fire Hazard Both the metal and plastic styles of 36-volt and 48-volt rechargeable lithium ion batteries can overheat and catch fire. Whistler Recalls Jump&Go Portable Jumpstart and Power Supply Units Due to Fire Hazard Whistler Recalls Jump&Go Portable Jumpstart and Power Supply Units Due to Fire Hazard Shark Vacuum Cleaners Recalled by Euro-Pro Due to Shock Hazard The aluminum wand used with Shark brand Rotator Powered Lift-Away series upright vacuums can disconnect from the vacuum cleaner’s handle and remain energized. J. Crew Expands Recall of Baby Coveralls Due to Choking Hazard (Recall Alert) Snaps on the coveralls can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Trek Recalls Bicycles Equipped with Front Disc Brakes to Replace Quick Release Lever Due to Crash Hazard An open quick release lever on the front wheel hub can contact the front disc brake, stop the bike suddenly and cause a crash. Serious injuries reported. Hair Dryers Recalled by AG Hair Due to Electrocution Hazard The recalled AG Hair "Sweet Heat" brand hair dryers do not have immersion protection devices, which guard against electrocution or shock, if immersed in water. Lenovo Expands Recall of Battery Packs for ThinkPad Notebook Computers Due to Fire Hazard Battery packs sold with computers and separately can overheat. Gorsuch Recalls ERTLRENZ Ski Boot Heat Liners Due to Fire Hazard Liners can overheat when charging, posing a fire hazard. Civia Cycles Recalls Hyland Bicycles, Aluminum Civia Fenders Due to Crash Hazard The fender mounting bracket can break or bend, posing a fall hazard to the rider. Toro Recalls Recycler Mowers Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert) Mowers were assembled with an incorrect blade driver and blade combination, which can cause the blade to break, resulting in an injury hazard. Homelite Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The blower vacuum can overheat, spark and catch on fire posing fire and burn hazards. OWT Industries Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Walmart The Expert Gardener blower vacuum can overheat, spark and catch on fire posing fire and burn hazards. Husky Vertical Bike Hooks Recalled by Waterloo Industries Due to Risk of Injury; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot The Husky Securelock vertical bike hook can unexpectedly detach and allow the bike to fall. This poses a risk of injury to bystanders. Cycle Gear Recalls Semi Truck and Motorcycle Toys Due to Excessive Lead Levels (Recall Alert) The toys contain excessive levels of lead, which is a violation of the federal standard for lead content. Yamaha Recalls Viking VI Side x Side Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert) The rear wheels can loosen and cause the rear end of the vehicle to wobble or the rear wheels to come off and cause the vehicle to crash, resulting an injury or death hazard. |
