Recall Roll Call: February 2025
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 February 2025.
Forever 21 Children’s Pajamas
The pajamas fail to meet federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries. Consumers should stop using the pajamas and contact the company for a full refund.
Units affected: 24,700
Sold: Forever 21 stores nationwide and online at https://www.forever21.com from November 2023 through November 2024
For more information: http://www.forever21.com/recall or (888) 219-4074
Igloo 90-Quart Rolling Coolers
The handle can squeeze a user’s fingertips, posing a risk of crushing and even amputation. There have been 12 reports of injuries, including lacerations, bone fractures and amputations. Consumers should immediately stop using the coolers and contact the company for a free replacement handle.
Units affected: 1,060,000
Sold: Costco, Target, Academy, Dick’s and other stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, Igloocoolers.com, and other websites from January 2019 through January 2025
For more information: http://www.igloo90qtrecall.expertinquiry.com/ or (888) 943-5182
Jazwares America’s Got Talent Microphones
The microphone uses lithium-ion batteries, which can overcharge and ignite, posing a fire hazard. There have been three reports of the batteries igniting, resulting in smoke and fire damage. Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the company for a full refund, given in the form of a gift card.
Units affected: 125,000
Sold: Meijer, DD's Discounts/Ross, Target and Walmart stores nationwide, Nebraska Furniture Mart stores in Nebraska, Iowa, Texas and Kansas and online at www.Amazon.com and www.Target.com from October 2020 through October 2022
For more information: https://jazwares.com/recalls/agt-microphone or (888) 341-0881
LG Electric Range
The knobs on the front of the range can be accidentally activated by unintended contact from passing humans or pets, posing a fire hazard. There have been 86 reports of unintentional activation and more than 28 fires. At least five fires caused extensive property damage, and three caused pet deaths. Consumers should contact LG for a warning label and placement instructions.
Units affected: 500,000
Sold: Best Buy, Costco, The Home Depot, Lowe’s, and other appliance stores nationwide and online at LG.com. Depending upon the model, the ranges were sold from 2015 through January 2025
For more information: https://lgecares.com/rangerecall or (800) 399-3265
OdorStop Boot and Shoe Dryers and Deodorizes
The heat or ozone on-off switch poses a fire risk, as it can short circuit. Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the company to learn how to return the product for a free repair.
Units affected: 13,000
Sold: Online at Amazon.com, Odorstop.com, Lowes.com, Globalindustrial.com and webrestaurantstore.com from December 2018 through October 2023
For more information: http://www.odorstop.com/recall or (800) 414-2191
Sauder Woodworking Clothing Storage Unit Tip-Over Restraint Straps
The straps that are supposed to prevent tip-over incidents can fail, posing a risk of entrapment, serious injury, or death. Consumers should check whether their manufacture date falls between July 2020 and August 2023. If so, they should contact the company for a free replacement tip-over restraint kit.
Units affected: 15,800
Sold: Cook Brothers, Homemakers Furniture Plaza, and Menards stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Best Buy.com, CYMAX.com, Home Depot.com, Menards.com, Sauder.com, Target.com, Urbanoutfitters.com, Walmart.com, and Wayfair.com and other websites from July 2020 through December 2024
For more information: http://www.sauder.com/ or (866) 218-8312
Setsmart LoGest Climbing Ropes
The ropes can break, which poses a fall hazard. There have been 13 reports of the ropes breaking, including one serious fall that resulted in a severe spinal cord injury. Consumers should immediately stop using the ropes and contact the company for disposal instructions and a full refund.
Units affected: 22,500
Sold: Online at Amazon.com from March 2021 through November 2024
For more information: http://www.LoGestRopeRecall.com or LoGestRecall@gmail.com
Shadeks ShadesU Roller Window Shades
These window blinds post a risk of entanglement and strangulation due to their long operating cords, which can cause serious injury or death. Consumers should contact the company for instructions on how to return the product for a free repair.
Units affected: 15,500
Sold: Online at Amazon.com from June 2024 through September 2024
For more information: http://shadesu.com/recall/ or (866) 267-4233
SHEIN Distribution Corp. Children’s Pajama Sets
These pajamas violate the federal flammability standards, posing a risk of burns to children. Consumers should return the pajamas for a full refund.
Units affected: 17,300
Sold: www.SHEIN.com from August 2023 through November 2024
For more information: https://us.shein.com/campaigns/productrecalls or (833) 853-8668
Sunkids Factory Sling Carriers
The baby slings lack structural integrity and violate federal standards for safety, posing a fall risk to their occupants. Consumers should immediately stop using the slings and follow instructions on disposal to receive a full refund.
Units affected: 18,650
Sold: Temu.com from July 2023 through September 2024
For more information: https://www.temu.com/fr-en/office-king-m-6176619201662.html or (125) 153-0867
SuperATV Carrier Bearings for Polaris RZR XP and Turbo S Recreational Off Highway Vehicles
When the fuel tank expands, the drive shaft can come in contact with the fuel tank, which could cause the tank to develop a hole or crack, posing risks of gasoline leaks, fires and burns. Consumers should immediately stop using the vehicles, and return the recalled bearings for a replacement set.
Units affected: 10,700
Sold: Online at www.superatv.com and at off-road vehicle dealers nationwide from April 2017 until September 2022
For more information: https://form.jotform.com/243023918871055 or (855) 728-8256
TravisMathew Women’s Sweatshirts and Men’s and Women’s Hoodies
These items of clothing violate federal flammability standards, posing a burn risk. Consumers should immediately stop using the garments and contact the store for a full refund or store credit.
Units affected: 59,450
Sold: TravisMathew and independent clothing and golf course stores nationwide and online at TravisMathew.com and other websites from January 2024 through October 2024
For more information: https://www.travismathew.com/recallnotice or (877) 969-1952
Triangle Tube Prestige and Aerco Esteem Gas Boilers
The boilers can release carbon monoxide (CO) gas due to a delayed ignition or damage to the component. This poses a risk of serious injury or death. Two deaths have been reported, as well as 25 incidents of CO leaks. Consumers should contact Triangle Tube for a free inspection. If there is an issue, the company will provide free installation of a new boiler ignition system. Consumers who continue to use the boilers while awaiting repairs should have working carbon monoxide alarms.
Units affected: 60,000
Sold: Manufactured by Burnsen SA, of Belgium, from December 2011 through April 2019 and sold by wholesale distributors and installed by independent contractors nationwide
For more information: https://triangletube.com/products/product-recall/ or (877) 574-5036
TTI Outdoor Power Equipment RYOBI Battery-Powered Mowers
The push-on connector on the mowers can overheat, posing a fire hazard. There have been 97 reports of the mowers overheating while in use, including five fires, as well as burn injuries reported. Consumers should immediately stop using the mower and contact the company for instructions on how to disable it. The company is offering a free replacement 21” walk-behind mower.
Units affected: 217,500
Sold: Home Depot and Direct Tools Factory Outlet stores nationwide, and online at www.homedepot.com and www.directtoolsoutlet.com from February 2021 through January 2025
For more information: https://ryobi.ryobitools.com/support/safety or (800) 597-9624
Umarex USA T4E TR50 Air Pistols
The CO2 cartridge can unexpectedly eject, posing an impact hazard. There have been 30 reports of the cartridge ejecting, resulting in seven injuries including fractured hands, broken fingers, and contusions. Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the company for a free replacement pistol.
Units affected: 26,500
Sold: Big 5 stores in the Western United States, Modern Combat Sports in Vista, California, and online at https://mcsus.com/, Amazon.com and Valken.com from May 2022 through July 2023
For more information: http://t4eguns.com/recall or (877) 212-1036
Walmart Swagtron SG-5 Swagger 5 Boot Commuter Electric Scooters
The lithium batteries in these scooters can overheat, posing a risk of fire and burns. There have been seven reports of the batteries overheating, including one that resulted in a fire that caused a burn injury and substantial property damage. Consumers should immediately stop charging the scooters and stop using them. They should contact the company to learn how to dispose of the product. Walmart and Sam’s Club are offering a full refund.
Units affected: 17,970
Sold: Walmart and Sam’s Club stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com and SamsClub.com from May 2018 through October 2024
For more information: http://www.walmart.com/help or (800) 925-6278
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