Recall Roll Call: May, 2023
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 May 2023.
American Woodmark Continental Cabinets and Hampton Bay Kitchen Wall Cabinets
The cabinets can detach and fall from the wall. There have been 90 reports of cabinets partially or fully detaching, but no injuries to date. The company is offering a free repair kit, and assistance with installation upon request.
Units affected: 235,000
Sold: Ace Hardware, Allied Building Stores, Cimarron Lumber Supply, Do it Best, House Hasson Hardware, HD Supply, True Value Company, and Wurth Wood Group nationwide, and The Home Depot stores and online nationwide from February 2022 through March 2023
For more information: https://continentalcabinetry.com/recall or (888) 273-7896
Blue Ridge Utility Knives
While in the original packaging, the knife can be unlocked and the blade can protrude, posing a risk of laceration. The company has received 2 reports of laceration injuries. Customers need to determine whether the blade tip is protruding, carefully remove the knife from the packaging, and retract and lock the knife in the closed position.
Units affected: 36,250
Sold: Exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online at www.target.com from August 2022 through February 2023
For more information: http://www.blueridgetools.com/utilitykniferecall or (855) 516-3557
Bombardier Recreational Products Snowmobiles (sold by Ski-Doo)
The snowmobiles pose a potential fire hazard, due to a screw that can loosen in the fuel injector hose system. There have been 14 reports of leaks and 4 fires. The company is contacting all known purchasers to coordinate a free repair, but consumers may also reach out to a Ski-Doo dealer.
Units affected: 12,500
Sold: Ski-Doo dealers nationwide from October 2020 through September 2022
For more information: https://www.ski-doo.com/us/en/owner-zone/maintenance/safety-recalls.html or (888) 272-9222
Good and Beautiful Math Boxes
The metallic whiteboards attached to the Math 1 and 3 boxes can detach, exposing sharp edges which can cut users. There have been 4 reports of minor lacerations. Consumers should throw away the whiteboards and contact the company for a free non-metallic replacement.
Units affected: 103,200
Sold: The Good and the Beautiful store in Lehi, Utah, and online at www.goodandbeautiful.com from August 2021 through November 2022
For more information: http://www.goodandbeautiful.com/math-1-quality-reporting/ or (800) 627-3097
MATRYX RMK KHAOS and PRO Snowmobiles
The brake system can overheat when a rider engages the throttle and brake/parking brake simultaneously. Polaris received 164 reports of the brake system overheating, including 22 instances where there was fire. Consumers should contact Polaris or an authorized dealer for a free repair.
Units affected: 14,885
Sold: Polaris dealers nationwide from January 2021 through November 2022
For more information: https://www.polaris.com or (800) 765-2747
ODL Severe Weather Doorglass Inserts
In severe weather, the adhesive bond holding the doorglass inserts can fail. This poses risk of injury and property damage. No injuries have been reported. Consumers may contact ODL for a free repair by a technician or a replacement.
Units affected: 39,100
Sold: Home Depot and Lowe’s stores nationwide, online at HomeDepot.com, Lowes.com and Zabitat.com from May 2022 through February 2023
For more information: https://www.odl.com/severe-weather-recall or (800) 221-2839
The seat post assembly can break, posing a fall risk to the user. There have been 13 reports of injuries, including a fractured wrist, lacerations, and bruises. Consumers should contact Peleton for a free replacement seat post that can be self-installed.
Units affected: 2.2 million
Sold: Peloton and Dick’s Sporting Goods stores nationwide and online at Onepeloton.com, Amazon.com and Dicksportinggoods.com from January 2018 through May 2023
For more information: https://support.onepeloton.com/hc/en-us/articles/360060446032-Peloton-Recalls-Tread-And-Tread-Full-Details-Here or (866) 679-9129
Personal Chiller Mini Gamer Refrigerators with LED Lights
Kell Electronic has recalled its refrigerators due to a power cord that can overheat and burn the consumer. There have been 6 reports of overheating but no injuries. The company is offering a full refund or a replacement cord, upon submission of a photo that shows the cord has been cut. (Consumers must unplug the appliance before cutting the cord.)
Units affected: 25,000
Sold: Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com as well as secondhand stores and websites from September 2022 through January 2023
For more information: https://www.personalchiller.com/recall or (888) 860-9989
PowerXL Stuffed Wafflizer Waffle Maker
Empower Brands recalled these waffle makers, due to hot pieces of waffle or stuffing that can be expelled while using the 5-inch and 7-inch models. There have been 44 reports of incidents, including 34 burn injuries and 3 that needed medical attention. Customers should contact Empower for a free latch adaptor part that repairs the defect.
Units affected: 465,000
Sold: Walmart, Kohls, Big Lots, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Best Buy, The Home Depot, Target, Sam’s Club and other home goods stores nationwide and online at www.QVC.com, www.walmart.com, www.kohls.com and other websites from July 2021 through October 2022
For more information: https://www.prodprotect.com/recall/wafflizer or (866) 276-0063
RZR Pro XP and Turbo R Recreational Off-Road Vehicles
Polaris recalled its off-road vehicles due to a fuel leak that can occur at the fuel pump assembly joint, posing a fire hazard. There have been 5 reports of fuel leaks and 1 fire, but no injuries. Consumers should contact an authorized Polaris dealer for a free repair.
Units affected: 20,330
Sold: Polaris dealers nationwide from December 2019 through November 2022
For more information: http://www.polaris.com or (800) 765-2747
Target Threshold Candles
The candle jar can break, posing potential cut or burn hazards. There have been 6 injuries including severe burns and cuts, and 137 reports of the candles breaking. Customers should return the candles to Target for a full refund. Target is also offering prepaid labels for returns by mail.
Units affected: 4.9 million
Sold: Target stores nationwide and online at www.target.com from August 2019 through March 2023
For more information: https://help.target.com/help/targetguesthelpprarticledetail?articleId=ka95d000000scq3AAA&articleTitle=Threshold+Glass+Jar+Candles&newsSafetyParCat=Product+Safety+%26+Recalls&productRecallCat=Product+recalls&searchQuery or (800) 440-0680
Walker Edison Twin Over Twin Bunk Beds
The wooden slats that support the bunk beds can break, posing a fall risk. There have been 14 reports of the slats breaking including one minor injury. Consumers should contact Walker Edison Furniture for a free repair kit.
Units affected: 121,000
Sold: Online at Walmart.com, HomeDepot.com, Amazon.com, Overstock.com and Wayfair.com from February 2010 through February 2022
For more information: https://walkeredison.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/new?ticket_form_id=360001011772 or (877) 203-2917
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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.