Recall Roll Call: April 2024
Recalls happen more often than you may think. Knowing the products that could be dangerous can help you stay safe. Here’s a quick recap of the major recalls for April 2024.
3M Peltor X4 Series Noise-Reducing Earmuffs
Cracks can develop in the colored cups. If that happens, the user can be exposed to loud, potentially harmful sounds. The company is offering a free replacement, including free shipping.
Units affected: 40,000
Sold: Industrial distributors nationwide and online at Amazon.com from May 2023 through June 2023
For more information: https://www.3m.com/X4-Peltor-Earmuff-Recall or (800) 243-4630
Black & Decker Garment Steamers
The steamers pose a burn risk to users, as they can spray or leak hot water during use. The company is offering a full refund. This recall includes units that were previously repaired as part of a 2022 recall, and which continue to pose a burn risk. There have been 82 reports of burn injuries, including 7 second degree burns.
Units affected: 1.6 million
Sold: Walmart, Target, Amazon, Bed Bath & Beyond and other stores nationwide, including online at www.walmart.com, www.target.com, www.amazon.com, www.bedbathandbeyond.com, and www.blackanddeckerappliances.com from June 2021 through February 2024
For more information: http://www.prodprotect.com/recall or (800) 990-5298
C2 Crank Cocking Aids for Excalibur Crossbows
The cocking hooks can break and become plastic projectiles, posing a risk of injury and laceration. There have been 538 reports of the hooks breaking and hitting consumers, including a permanent eye injury. The company is offering a free replacement.
Units affected: 15,000
Sold: Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s, and other stores nationwide and online at excaliburcrossbow.com, ebay.com and amazon.com from January 2008 through December 2021
For more information: http://www.excaliburcrossbow.com or (888) 689-1289
Delta Cycle Bicycle Stem Raisers
The stem raiser can shift the bicycle’s handlebars unexpectedly, which poses a fall risk. The company is offering a free repair at an independent bicycle dealer.
Units affected: 500,000
Sold: REI and local bicycle stores nationwide and online at Designbydelta.com and Amazon.com from January 1998 through January 2024
For more information: http://www.designbydelta.com/stemrecall or (800) 474-6615
Essential Medical Supply Adult Portable Bed Rails
The bed rails pose a risk of entrapment and asphyxiation. Three deaths have been associated with the product. Consumers should immediately stop using the bed rails and contact the company for a refund.
Units affected: 272,000
Sold: Medical supply stores nationwide and online at www.amazon.com and www.walmart.com from October 2006 through December 2021
For more information: http://www.essentialmedicalsupply.com/ or (800) 826-8423
Full Speed Ahead Gossamer Pro AGX+ Bicycle Cranksets
The crank arms can loosen or detach, posing an injury risk. There have been 277 reports of bicycle crank arms loosening or detaching. The company is offering a free repair at an authorized dealer.
Units affected: 12,300
Sold: Independent bicycle stores nationwide and online through the bicycle brands including Cannondale, Canyon, Marin, Haro, Fuji, and Pinarello from January 2022 through June 2023
For more information: https://www.fullspeedahead.com/en/support/recall or (877) 743-3372
Intimidator and Mahindra Utility Vehicles
The universal joint can fail, and pierce the brake line, which poses a crash hazard. There have been 40 incidents reported with 12 impacting the brake lines. The company is offering a free repair.
Units affected: 19,264
Sold: Intimidator and Mahindra authorized dealers nationwide from August 2013 through November 2023
For more information: http://www.intimidatorutv.com or (888) 215-8121
JAKKS Pacific Children’s Mario Kart Ride-On Racer
The battery-operated car poses a crash hazard if the acceleration pedal becomes clogged with debris. It can stick to the floor of the car even after the user’s foot is removed from the pedal. There have been 65 reports of the pedal sticking, including 15 crashes into permanent structures. The company is offering a free repair kit that includes a replacement pedal with installation instructions.
Units affected: 17,500
Sold: Online and in stores at Target, Walmart, Entertainment Earth, and Nebraska Furniture Mart and online at Amazon.com, Macy’s and Game Stop from October 2022 through January 2024
For more information: https://www.jakks.com/ or (855) 602-5464
Lovey & Grink Children’s Pajamas
These pajamas do not meet federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear. The company is offering a full refund.
Units affected: 23,720
Sold: Five Loaves Two Fish, Sassy Pants, Wards Terrilee, Little Luna, Groove, Bean 2 Tween, Reform Kids, Stella Mara, State of Kid, and Blue Jean Baby and online at loveyandgrink.com, Saks.com, Bloomingdales.com and Maisonette.com from September 2022 through January 2024
For more information: https://loveyandgrink.com/pages/product-safety or (877) 360-5470
Oregon Tool Log Splitters and Cylinder Kits
The hydraulic cylinder rod can separate from the piston. Reengaging the rod with the piston can cause the rod and wedge to move unexpectedly, posing an injury hazard. There have been 7 reports of the rod and wedge moving forward at an unexpected increased speed. The company is offering a free repair at an authorized dealer.
Units affected: 29,560
Sold: Lowe’s, Tractor Supply Company, and other stores nationwide and online from July 2020 through December 2023
For more information: https://www.oregontool.com/product-recalls/ or (833) 948-2590
Procter & Gamble Tide, Gain, Ace & Ariel Laundry Detergent Packets
Tide pods, Gain flings, Ace pods, and Ariel pods are packaged in flexible film bags. This packaging can split open near the zipper, posing a risk of injury by ingestion or skin or eye contact. There were 4 reports of children accessing the liquid laundry packets, including three who ingested them. The company is offering a free child-resistant bag for the detergent, a refund, or replacement.
Units affected: 8.2 million
Sold: Big Lots, CVS, Family Dollar, Home Depot, Sam’s Club, Target, Walmart, and other major stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other websites from September 2023 through present
For more information: https://www.pggoodeveryday.com/bags/ or (833) 347-5764
Red Land Cotton Quilts and Shams
Some of the quilts and shams had pieces of broken needles inside them, posing a risk of laceration. There have been three reports of consumers being jabbed by a needle. Red Land Cotton is offering a refund or replacement.
Units affected: 17,400
Sold: Red Land Cotton store and online at redlandcotton.com and amazon.com from May 2023 through February 2024
For more information: http://www.redlandcotton.com/pages/voluntary-quilt-recall or (877) 478-3467
Walmart Mainstays Electric Mini Choppers
The choppers pose a laceration hazard, as the chopper blade can operate unexpectedly when not enclosed in the container. This includes when assembling or cleaning the product. There have been 5 reports of lacerations, including 2 that required stitches. Consumers should stop using the choppers and contact Walmart for a full refund.
Units affected: 51,750
Sold: Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com from August 2022 through October 2023
For more information: https://corporate.walmart.com/recalls or (800) 925-6278
Yoto Mini Speakers for Children
These speakers contain lithium-ion batteries which can overheat and catch fire. This can pose burn injuries to consumers and fire hazards to property. There have been 7 reports of the speaker overheating or melting. The company is offering a free replacement smart charging cable.
Units affected: 251,165
Sold: Online at us.yotoplay.com, Amazon.com, Target.com and maisonette.com, and in toy and gift stores nationwide from November 2021 through April 2024
For more information: https://us.yotoplay.com/recall or (844) 370-0426
To see additional recalls by the Food and Drug Administration, click here.
Life-changing injuries and tragedies occur due to risky ingredients and errors made by manufacturers. If you have a question about what you believe may be a harmful or faulty product that may have caused injury, it may help to speak with a leading Philadelphia product liability attorney.