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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 CPSCWinco Fireworks Recalls Black Cat Cone Fountains Due to Fire HazardWhen ignited, the device can burst and spread sparks and pyrotechnic materials outward instead of upward as intended. Polaris Recalls Ranger ROVs Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert) The ROVs can overheat during heavy engine loading, slow-speed intermittent use and/or high outdoor temperatures and catch fire. Following an Additional Child Fatality, IKEA Recalls 29 Million MALM and Other Models of Chests and Dressers Due to Serious Tip-Over Hazard; Consumers Urged to Anchor Chests and Dressers or Return for Refund The recalled chests and dressers are unstable if they are not properly anchored to the wall, posing a serious tip-over and entrapment hazard that can result in death or injuries to children. October Mountain Products Recalls Hanging Bow Scales Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards The mounting ring on the OMP M-100 digital hanging bow scales for archery and hunting can break during use. HP Recalls Batteries for HP and Compaq Notebook Computers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The battery packs can overheat. 3M Recalls Hard Hats Due to Shock Hazard Hard hats sold online were marketed to protect against electric shock, but they do not provide this protection. Ecovent Recalls Room Sensors Due to Shock Hazard (Recall Alert) The cover can come off during normal use, exposing high voltage components and posing an electrical shock hazard. The Land of Nod Recalls Octopus Rattles Due to Choking Hazard The fabric discs from the tentacles of the octopus rattle can detach. Tommee Tippee Electric Bottle and Food Warmers Recalled by Mayborn USA Due to Fire Hazard The Closer to Nature warmers can overheat and catch on fire. Lumber Liquidators Agrees To Not Resume Sales of Inventory of Chinese-Made Laminate Flooring, Continue Comprehensive Testing Program As Part of a Recall to Test Consumers with Chinese-made laminate flooring are encouraged to request free test kit. Sony Recalls VAIO Laptop Computer Battery Packs Due to Burn and Fire Hazards The lithium-ion battery packs can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards. STIHL Recalls Battery-Powered Hedge Trimmers Due to Laceration Hazard The hedge trimmer can operate faster than expected, continue running after the trigger is released or operate by depressing either the trigger or the front handle switch individually Direct Distributors Recalls Angle Grinders Due to Risk of Laceration The spring-loaded safety switch can fail and allow the grinder to turn on even with the safety switch locked in place, posing a finger, hand or other laceration risk. Grand Rapids Chair Recalls Chairs and Barstools Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert) The back leg of the chairs can bend and the seat tabs or screws on the seat can loosen. When loose, pinch points between the seat and steel frame are created. Auldey Toys Recalls Sky Rover Toys Due to Fire Hazard The USB charging cords sold with Aero Spin and Aero Cruz Sky Rover remote-controlled flying toys can overheat. 360 Electrical Recalls Surge Protectors Due to Shock and Fire Hazards The surge protectors can short curcuit when non-grounded plugs are connected, posting a shock or fire hazard. AR500 Armor Recalls Level III Body Armor Due to Risk of Gunshot Injury or Death The body armor can fail to meet performance requirements for Level III body armor, allowing a bullet to penetrate. Rhino Metals Recalls Handgun Security Safes Due to a Serious Risk of Injury The handgun security safes can be opened without the use of a combination allowing unauthorized access to a handgun. Kwik Tek Recalls Sleds Due to Crash Hazard The front handle bar assembly can break, posing a crash hazard. Focus Bicycles Recalls Spine Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert) The bicycle seatstay or linkage component parts used to connect the seat tube and rear axle dropouts can be incorrectly sized which can cause the frame to collapse, posing a fall hazard to the rider. |
