Recalls
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Kennedy International recalls folding step stools
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Kennedy International is recalling about 1.6 million folding step stools because the stools can break or collapse unexpectedly when in use, posing a fall hazard to consumers. About 64,000 are also being recalled in Canada. Information from Health Canada about the recall can be found here . Kennedy International is aware of at least 15 reports of
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Banzai inflatable pool slides recalled
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Wal-Mart and Toys R Us are announcing the recall of about 21,000 inflatable Banzai in-ground pool water slides because during use, the slide can deflate, allowing the user to hit the ground underneath the slide and become injured. The slide is also unstable and can topple over in both still and windy conditions and carries inadequate warnings
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Trampolines recalled
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sportspower is recalling about 92,000 BouncePro 14’ trampolines because the netting surrounding these trampolines can break, allowing children to fall through the netting and be injured. Sportspower has received 17 reports of the net breaking, resulting in 11 injuries including broken bones, back and neck injuries, and contusions. The recall involves the Sportspower BouncePro 14’ trampolines with
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Bassinets recalled by Kolcraft
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Kolcraft is recalling about 46,000 Tender Vibes & Light Vibes bassinets because the latches that attach the bassinet base onto the metal frame can appear to be locked in place but still remain unlocked. This allows the bassinet to become detached from the metal frame, causing the bassinet to fall and the infant to be injured. The
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Salsa Cycles recalls bicycle racks
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Salsa Cycles is recalling about 1,100 Salsa Minamalist bicycle racks because the L-shaped mounting straps used to attach the bicycle rack to the front of the bicycle can break and cause the rack to fall while the bicycle is in use, posing a fall hazard to the rider. Salsa Cycles has received two reports of bicycle racks
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Girls' hooded winter jackets with drawstrings recalled
WASHINGTON, D.C. – LA Fashion Hub is recalling about 2,300 girls’ winter jackets with drawstrings because the jackets have a drawstring through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) about drawstrings in children's upper outerwear. In 1997, those guidelines were incorporated into a voluntary standard. Then, in July 2011, based on
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Hot Chocolate recalls boys' jogging suits
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Hot Chocolate is recalling about 1,700 M.M.M. boys’ jogging suits because the jacket of this jogging suit has a drawstring at the waist that could become snagged or caught in small spaces or vehicle doors and it poses an entanglement hazard. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) about drawstrings in children's upper outerwear. In 1997, those
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Bar stools recalled
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Intercon is recalling about 2,350 Sonoma Valley swivel top bar stools because the bolts attaching the top of the bar stool to the leg assembly can come loose, causing the seat to dislodge, resulting in a fall hazard. This recall involves wooden bar stools with a chair top swivel seat. The seat has a slatted backrest, curved
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Exmark recalls riding mowers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Exmark is recalling about 2,200 Quest 42” ZRT riding mowers because bearings supporting the riding mower’s deck can fail and cause the deck to interfere with the operator’s controls, resulting in a crash hazard. Exmark has received 18 reports of incidents. No injuries have been reported. This recall involves 2009-2010 Exmark Quest ZRT riding mowers with 42-inch
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Tea light holders recalled
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Christmas Tree Shops is recalling about 6,200 farm glass and metal spiral tea light holders because due to the design of the product, the tea lights can burn with a high flame, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Christmas Tree Shops has received one report of a tea light burning with a high flame that resulted in