Recall Roll Call: July 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 July 2024.
American Honda Motor Off-Road Motorcycles
The handlebar grip on these motorcycles can detach, posing a crash risk and potential for injuries. The company is offering a free inspection and repair.
Units affected: 40,700
Sold: Honda dealers nationwide from September 2022 through May 2024
For more information: https://powersports.honda.com/recalls or (866) 784-1870
Atomi Smart Heaters
These heaters can turn themselves on and off without the user and can pose burn and fire hazards. The company is offering a full refund.
Units affected: 99,400
Sold: Amazon, Ace Hardware, Atomiusa.com, Best Buy, BJʼs Wholesale Club, Costco, Hammacher Schlemmer, Home Depot, Lowes.com, Menards, Sam's Club and Walmart stores nationwide from October 2019 through April 2024
For more information: http://www.atomiheaterrecall.com/ or (888) 770-7140
Bissell Steam Shot Handheld Steam Cleaners
These steam cleaners can spray hot water and steam onto users, which poses a burn hazard. There have been 183 reports of hot water or steam escaping and 157 burn injuries. Consumers should stop using the steam cleaners and contact the company which is offering a $60 credit toward a Bissell purchase or a $40 refund.
Units affected: 3.2 million
Sold: Target, Walmart, and other department and home goods stores nationwide, and online at www.bissell.com, www.amazon.com, www.hsn.com, and other websites from August 2008 through May 2024
For more information: http://www.bissell.com/steamshotrecall or (855) 417-7001
Children’s Pajama Sets by Fashion Online
This is one of two brands of pajama sets sold on Temu.com that violate flammability standards for children’s sleepwear. Fashion Online is offering a full refund for photo proof of the garments cut in half.
Units affected: 45,300
Sold: Exclusively online at Temu.com from October 2022 through May 2024
For more information: https://www.temu.com/fr-en/office-king-m-17892373413.html, email 327937323@qq.com or (1789) 237-3413
Children’s Pajama Sets by Juvenno Kids
Also on Temu.com, these pajama sets violate flammability standards for children’s sleepwear. The company is offering a full refund. Consumers must send a photo of the destroyed garments via email.
Units affected: 18,620
Sold: Exclusively online at Temu.com from October 2022 through May 2024
For more information: Email603262718@qq.com or (1779) 718-9605
Essential Values Golf Grip Solvent & Kits
Torquay eTrading has recalled its Essential Values Golf Grip Solvent and Golf Grip Kits due to a risk of poisoning. The product, labeled as safe and nontoxic, lacks the required cautionary statements for handling of petroleum distillates. Consumers should contact the company for an updated label.
Units affected: 26,000
Sold: Amazon.com, eBay.com, Walmart.com and www.essentialvalues.com from December 2017 through May 2024
For more information: https://www.essentialvalues.us/pages/recall or (347) 587-8964
Hatch Baby Power Adapters with Rest 1st Generation Sound Machines
The AC power adapter’s plastic housing can come off, exposing the power prongs and posing an electrical shock risk to consumers. There have been 19 reports of the housing coming off, including two reports of minor shocks. Hatch is offering a free replacement power adapter.
Units affected: 919,400
Sold: Online at Hatch.co and at BuyBuyBaby, Target, Walmart, Nordstrom, Pottery Barn Kids and BestBuy stores nationwide from January 2019 through September 2022, and on Amazon.com from January 2019 through May 2024
For more information: http://www.hatch.co/adapterrecall or (888) 918-4614
High Bay LED Light Fixtures
Best Lighting Products recalled its popular High Bay LED lights due to a fire hazard. The plastic pins that secure the LED board can degrade, which could put the energized board in contact with flammable materials. There have been three reports of fires. Consumers can contact the company for a free inspection and repair, where the plastic pins are replaced with metal ones.
Units affected: 710,600
Sold: Exclusively through Best Lighting Products distributors from May 2017 through May 2024
For more information: http://www.highbayrecall.net or (888) 204-9905
iFIT ProForm 50 LB Adjustable Dumbbells
The weight plates can dislodge during use, which can pose a risk of impact injury. There have been eight reports of the plates dislodging, including three which resulted in contusion and abrasion injuries. The company is offering a free repair which involves a replacement for the molded tray.
Units affected: 54,400
Sold: ProForm.com, Amazon.com, DicksSportingGoods.com, Lowes.com and Walmart.com from February 2021 through May 2024
For more information: http://www.proform.com/product-recalls or (833) 680-4348
Kawasaki USA Mule PRO 1000 Utility Vehicles
These off-highway vehicles pose a fire hazard due to an issue where improper combustion can occur when starting the engine. There have been three reports of fires at engine start-up. Consumers should contact a Kawasaki dealer for a free repair.
Units affected: 19,100
Sold: Kawasaki dealers nationwide from June 2023 through April 2024
For more information: http://www.kawasaki.com/en-us/owner-center/recalls or (866) 802-9381
Lancaster Table & Seating Plastic Restaurant Highchairs
Clark Associates is recalling its popular plastic restaurant highchairs due to a fall hazard. The T-bars in the middle front can loosen and break off while the highchair is in use. There have been nine reports of the bar breaking and two injuries. Consumers should stop using the chairs and contact the company for a full refund.
Units affected: 27,140
Sold: The Restaurant Store nationwide and online at www.therestaurantstore.com, www.webstaurantstore.com, www.clarkfoodserviceequipment.biz, www.quicksupply.com, and www.hometownprovisions.net from June 2014 through January 2024
For more information: https://www.lancastertableandseating.com/recalls/plastic-high-chairs-recall or (800) 285-8172
SWOMOG Children’s Pajamas
The pajamas do not meet federal flammability standards and therefore pose a risk of burns. The company is offering a full refund. Consumers must destroy the pajamas by cutting them in half and show proof.
Units affected: 27.400
Sold: Exclusively online at Amazon.com from May 2022 through January 2024
For more information: http://www.swomog.top/refund/ or email swomogservice@163.com
Tideway High-Speed Hair Dryers
Focusee has recalled its popular Tideway hair dryers due to risk of shock or electrocution. The dryers lack an immersion protection device. If they fall in the water when plugged in, they could shock the user. Customers should immediately stop using the dryer, unplug it and cut the cord, and provide proof of destruction. The company is offering a replacement hair dryer with immersion protection.
Units affected: 39,600
Sold: Online at TikTokShop.com, Shopify.com and other websites from November 2023 through March 2024
For more information: https://tideway.shop/ or (209) 267-4999
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 top Philadelphia product liability attorney.