Recall Roll Call: June 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 June 2024.
Bambu Lab 3D Printers
When bent or damaged, the heat bed cable can short-circuit and spark or burn through the insulation. This could cause fire hazards and electric shock. The company is offering a full refund or a free replacement of the heat bed cable.
Units affected: 12,800
Sold: Micro Center stores nationwide and online at us.store.bambulab.com from December 2023 through January 2024
For more information: https://bambulab.com/en-us/support/A1recall
Baseus Magnetic Wireless Charging Power Banks
The power banks use lithium batteries, which can overheat and pose a fire hazard. There have been 171 reports of incidents. These include 132 bulging batteries and 39 reports of fires with 13 burn injuries and $20,000 in property damage. The company is offering a full refund with proof of purchase or a $36 cash refund without.
Units affected: 132,000
Sold: Online at Amazon.com, AliExpress.com and Baseus.com from April 2022 through April 2024
For more information: https://baseuspowerbankrecall.expertinquiry.com/ or (855) 215-5824
Brookstone TurboVac Handheld Rechargeable Vacuums
Southern Telecom has recalled its popular vacuums which can short circuit, posing a fire hazard. There have been two reports of serious fires, resulting in property damage. The company is offering a full refund.
Units affected: 10,600
Sold: Belk stores nationwide and online at www.belk.com from September 2022 through February 2024
For more information: https://www.southerntelecom.com or (866) 450-4493
Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing Amana, Daikin, Goodman-Branded Air Conditioning and Heat Pump
The units’ electrical ratings are mislabeled, which can lead to incorrect wiring, which poses a fire hazard. The company is offering a free inspection and repair.
Units affected: 12,100
Sold: Heating and cooling equipment independent dealers nationwide from January 2024 through March 2024
For more information: http://www.goodmanmfg.com/package-recall or (833) 324-5460
Daikin FIT, Amana Brand S-series and Goodman SD Heat Pumps
When power is interrupted, and then resumes, the heat pump can heat up excessively even in cooling mode. This can pose harm to consumers. The company is offering a software update to fix the issue.
Units affected: 56,000
Sold: Independent heating and cooling dealers nationwide from May 2022 through April 2024
For more information: https://www.goodmanmfg.com/fit-recall or (855) 545-0235
Frontgate Chaise Lounge Chairs
Cinmar has recalled its popular lounge chairs due to risks of finger crushing and amputation. Users’ fingers can be entrapped between the adjustable backrest and the frame of the chair. The have been three reports of incidents, including two partial finger amputations and one finger crushing injury that required surgery. The company is offering a free repair kit.
Units affected: 70,000
Sold: Frontgate stores in Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio and Texas, and online at Frontgate.com and in Frontgate catalogues from February 2014 through December 2023
For more information: http://www.frontgate.com/newportchaiserecall or (888) 298-4651
Goal Zero Yeti Link Modules
The connection between the cables and modules overheat and melt, which poses a risk of fires and burns. There have been two reports of the cables melting inside a vehicle, causing minor property damage. The company is offering a free replacement kit with a new Yeti link module, a new connector, and all the necessary cables.
Units affected: 34,460
Sold: REI, Bass Pro, Batteries Plus, Scheels, and Sportsman's Warehouse stores nationwide, and online at Goal Zero.com, Amazon.com, Walmart.com, and Backcountry.com from November 2018 through April 2024
For more information: http://www.goalzero.com/ or (888) 794-6250
Good Earth Lighting Rechargeable Integrated Lights
The battery on the lights can overheat, igniting the plastic housing and posing a risk of fire and burns. There is one report of a death and another customer treated for smoke inhalation. There are nine other reports of the lights overheating, including six that resulted in fires and property damage. The company is offering a free replacement light.
Units affected: 1.2 million
Sold: hardware and home improvement stores nationwide, including Lowe’s, Ace Hardware, Meijer and Menards, and online at Goodearthlighting.com, Amazon.com, Lowes.com and QVC from October 2017 through January 2024
For more information: https://goodearthlighting.com/productrecall or (800) 291-8838
JoyJolt Declan Glass Coffee Mugs
MM Products has recalled their 16 oz. JoyJolt coffee mugs due to risks of burns and lacerations. There have been 103 reports of the mugs breaking at the base, causing 56 injuries including 35 burns and 21 cuts. Seven incidents required surgery and stitches. The company is offering a full refund to consumers.
Units affected: 580,000
Sold: Online at www.amazon.com and on MM Products Inc.’s website www.joyjolt.com from September 2019 through May 2022
For more information: https://joyjolt.com/pages/product-notices-recalls or (888) 569-5680
Kawasaki Motors USA Engines
Kawasaki is recalling the engines used in Bad Boy Mowers, BigDog, Bobcat, Cub Cadet, Hustler, John Deere, and Kubota Brand Lawn and Garden Equipment. The engines can overheat, posing burn and fire risks. Kawasaki has received eight reports of fires but no injuries. Consumers should contact an authorized dealer to schedule a free repair.
Units affected: 68,500
Sold: Kawasaki, Bad Boy Mowers, BigDog, Bobcat, Cub Cadet, Hustler, John Deere and Kubota dealers nationwide from April 2021 through December 2023
For more information: https://kawasakienginesusa.com/support-resources/product-recall or (866) 836-4463
MGA Entertainment Miniverse Make It Mini Sets with Unused Liquid Resins
When the resins in these kits are liquid, they can irritate skin, eyes, and the respiratory tract if inhaled, touched, or ingested. The liquid resins contain amounts of chemicals that are prohibited by the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. There have been 26 reports of incidents, including skin burns and irritation, and triggering of one consumer’s asthma. The company is offering a full refund or replacement product.
Units affected: 21 million
Sold: Target, Walmart, Family Dollar, Dollar General, ALDI, Hobby Lobby and other stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, shop.mgae.com, Target.com, Walmart.com and other sites from October 2022 through June 2024
For more information: https://www.mgae.com/customer-care/recalls or (800) 222-4685
myCharge POWER HUB All-in-One Portable Chargers
These chargers can overheat while charging, posing risks of fires and burns. While there have been no reports of injuries, there have been five incidents, including two reports of residential fires causing an estimated $165,000 in property damage. Costco also received 115 returns, with consumers noting that the chargers started smoking, sparking, and/or melting. The company is offering a free replacement.
Units affected: 567,000
Sold: Exclusively at Costco stores nationwide and online at Costco.com from January 2022 through November 2023
For more information: https://mycharge.com/pages/power-hub-all-in-one-recall or (888) 251-2026
Nap Queen Sleep Victoria Hybrid Mattresses
Adven Group has recalled its popular mattresses due to a fire hazard. The mattresses violate federal flammability regulations for mattresses. No injuries have been reported. The company is offering a free fitted cover that brings the mattress in compliance with the federal standard.
Units affected: 117,200
Sold: Stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Walmart, Home Depot, Wayfair, Target, Bed Bath and Beyond, and Napqueensleep.com from February 2020 through October 2023
For more information: https://www.napqueensleep.com/pages/napqueen-victoria-hybrid-mattress-recall-program or (866) 387-6239
REI Co-op Cycles REV Children’s Bicycles with Training Wheels
The bicycle’s training wheel assembly can detach, causing a risk of falls and injury. There have been four reports of the training wheels falling off, causing scrapes, bruising and one involving broken arms. Local REI stores are offering free repairs.
Units affected: 75,860
Sold: REI stores nationwide and online at REI.com from March 2022 through May 2024
For more information: https://www.rei.com/help or (800) 426-4840
SA Consumer Products Sanctuary Quick Access and Sports Afield Biometric Gun Safes
The lock can be opened by unauthorized users. This presents a risk of serious injury or death. There have been 77 reports of the safes being opened by unauthorized users. The company is offering a free repair kit.
Units affected: 133,370
Sold: Costco and other stores nationwide, and online at Costco.com, firearm and sporting goods stores nationwide and online from July 2020 through November 2023
For more information: https://sabiometricsaferecall.expertinquiry.com/ or (855) 215-5822
Southern Telecom Lomi Roll-On Waxing Kits
The power cord can overheat and short circuit. This poses risks of fires, burns, and electrical shock. There have been two reports of the cord overheating and/or short-circuiting including two people who suffered burns and one report of property damage. Consumers should immediately stop using the kits and contact the company for a full refund.
Units affected: 19,500
Sold: Ross, DD's, Bealls, and Burlington stores nationwide from April 2023 through October 2023
For more information: https://southerntelecom.com/recall-2024-06-13/ or (888) 959-0944
Spectrum Brands Pet Care Pet Fur deShedding Conditioner
The conditioner can contain bacteria that can enter the body if inhaled, through the eyes or through a break in the skin. People with weakened immune systems or those with medical devices could face a risk of serious infection. The company is offering a refund.
Units affected: 102,000
Sold: Online at Amazon.com and Chewy.com from January 2022 through April 2024
For more information: https://www.prodprotect.com/recall/FURminator or (888) 837-6688
StyleCraft Instinct Cordless Hair Clippers
The clippers use lithium-ion batteries which can overheat and pose burn and fire hazards. There have been six reports of the batteries overheating and causing a fire and one minor burn. The company is offering a guide on how to remove the batteries and a free battery replacement.
Units affected: 50,000
Sold: Professional beauty supply stores nationwide and online at www.stylecraftus.com and www.amazon.com from January 2023 through May 2024
For more information: http://www.stylecraftus.com/recall or (888) 864-6409
Vitamix Ascent Series and Venturist Series Blending Containers and Blade Bases
Vitamix has recalled its 8-ounce and 20-ounce blending containers and blade bases because they can separate, exposing the blades and posing a laceration hazard. There have been 27 reports of lacerations. The company is offering a free repair kit, including a protective plastic shroud that goes over the blade base. This recall includes those that were originally part of the 2018 recall.
Units affected: 569,000
Sold: Costco, Best Buy, Crate & Barrel, Macy’s, Target, Williams Sonoma, Walmart and specialty and independent stores nationwide, and online at Vitamix.com, Amazon.com and QVC.com from April 2017 through May 2024
For more information: http://www.BlendingCupBowlRecall.expertinquiry.com or (855) 215-5178
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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.