The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission puts out a monthly summary of recalls relating to products affecting children. The summary gives people the opportunity to review all of the children’s product safety recalls for the past month. In August there were a total of 9 recalls issued.
- BMC Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard (18-197)
Problem: Variations in tire dimension, tire pressure, head set play and ride load, can result in insufficient space between the front wheel and downtube, posing a fall hazard. Click here for more information. Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bikes and contact their local BMC authorized dealer for a free inspection and, if needed, a free replacement fork
- Miller Fireworks Recalls Fireworks Due to Violation of Federal Standard; Explosion and Burn Hazards (18-196)
Problem: The recalled fireworks are overloaded with pyrotechnics intended to produce an audible effect, violating the federal regulatory requirements for this product. Overloaded fireworks can result in a greater than expected explosion, posing burn and explosion hazards to consumers. The fireworks are banned hazardous substances and are prohibited from being sold under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA). Click here for more information. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireworks and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund
- Clean Republic Recalls Hill Topper Electric Bike Motor Controllers Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (18-200)
Problem: Water can enter the motor controller and cause it to accelerate on its own, posing a crash and injury hazard to the rider. Click here for more information. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled motor controller circuit boards and kits
- NEMO Equipment Recalls Stargaze Recliner Chairs Due to Fall Hazard (18-201)
Problem: The plastic joint supports attached to the legs of the chairs can break, posing a fall hazard. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact NEMO Equipment for a free inspection and, if necessary, a free replacement chair.
- Koehler-Bright Star Recalls Flashlights Due to Explosion Hazard (18-204)
Problem: The flashlights are missing an encapsulation on a circuit board component which protects the flashlight from igniting an explosive environment, posing an injury hazard to the user or bystander. Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled flashlights and inspect the flashlights for a missing date code on the body of the flashlights. For more information click here
- Xtava Recalls Allure Hair Dryers Due to Fire, Burn and Electrical Shock Hazards (18-205)
Problem: The hair dryer and power cord can overheat and catch on fire, posing fire, burn and electrical shock hazards. Consumers should immediately stop using the hair dryers and contact Xtava to receive a free replacement hair dryer. For more information click here
- Confer Plastics Recalls Pool Step Systems Due to Entrapment and Drowning Hazard (18-198)
Problem: Children’s limbs can become entrapped in the side openings of the step systems, posing a drowning hazard. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pool step systems and contact Confer Plastics for a free repair kit. Click here for more information on the recall.
- Manhattan Toy Recalls Toy Planes Due to Choking Hazard (18-206)
Problem: The rubber tires can separate from the wheels, posing a choking hazard for young children. Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and return it to the store where purchased or contact Manhattan Toy for a full refund. Click here for more information on this recall.
- BSN SPORTS Recalls Rubber Critter Toys Due to Violation of Federal Lead Paint Ban (18-763)
Problem: The orange and yellow surface paint on the rubber critter toys contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues. Consumers should immediately take the recalled rubber critter toys away from children and contact BSN SPORTS for a merchandise credit. Click here for more information on the recall.
