Recall Roll Call: November 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 November 2024.
Dorel Wall Beds
Dorel Home Furnishings is recalling its wall beds, which can detach from the wall, posing serious impact and crush risks. There have been 22 reports of the beds falling, including 10 injuries (concussions, contusions, cuts, and bruises). Consumers should immediately stop using the beds and get them professionally inspected. Dorel will reimburse consumers for a professional inspection and reinstallation if necessary.
Units affected: 69,300
Sold: Online at Wayfair.com, Overstock.com, Cymax.com, Amazon.com, HomeDepot.com, Walmart.com, Real-Rooms.com, Target.com, BedBathandBeyond.com, MathisBrothers.com, BaileysFurnitureOutlet.com, Rona.com, BigLots.com and NebraskaFurnitureMart.com from May 2021 through April 2024
For more information: http://www.ameriwoodhome.com/pages/recalls or (888) 828-8620
Dreamgro Lullaby Travel Soothers
The soft gold-colored star on the mermaid can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. There has been one report of the star detaching. Consumers should take the soothers away from their children and return them to a store for a full refund.
Units affected: 25,900
Sold: Beall’s Outlet Stores, Burlington Merchandising, DD'S Discounts, Macy’s Backstage, Marshalls, Nordstrom Rack, and TJ Maxx stores nationwide from January 2024 through May 2024
For more information: http://www.dreamgro.com/recall.html or (888) 202-0442
GoveeLife and Govee Smart Electric Space Heaters
These heaters can overheat and pose fire and burn risks. There have been 113 reports of overheating, including seven fires and one minor burn injury. Consumers should immediately stop using the heaters and contact the company for a refund. They will need to provide information from the manufacturer’s label and show evidence that the heater has been destroyed.
Units affected: 512,500
Sold: Online at Amazon.com, https://us.govee.com, the Govee Home App and TikTok Shop from September 2021 through September 2024
For more information: https://us.govee.com or (833) 772-5360
Hallmark Cad Bane Christmas Tree Ornament
The brown paint on the ornament didn’t fully dry, which caused mold to grow. This poses a risk of mold exposure, which can cause respiratory issues. There have been 18 reports of mold on the ornaments. Consumers should return the ornament to their Hallmark Gold Crown store or follow the instructions on the return website.
Units affected: 11,100
Sold: Hallmark Gold Crown stores nationwide and online at Hallmark.com from September 2024 through October 2024
For more information: https://care.hallmark.com/s/ or (800) 425-5627
Kyte Baby Slumber Suits
This sleepwear does not meet federal flammability standards, and therefore could pose a risk of burn injuries. Consumers should stop using the slumber suits and contact the company for instructions on returning the garments for a full refund.
Units affected: 20,500
Sold: Online at www.Kytebaby.com from November 2022 through March 2024
For more information: https://kytebaby.com/pages/recall or (817) 381-8723
Medical King Adult Portable Bed Rails
Adults may become trapped within the bed rail or between the rail and the side of the mattress, posing a serious risk of entrapment and asphyxiation. One death has been reported at a residential care facility. Consumers should stop using the bed rails and contact the company for a free repair kit or replacement based on the model.
Units affected: 222,000
Sold: Online via Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Target Plus, eBay, Kohls.com and medicalkingusa.com from January 2020 to March 2024
For more information: https://medicalkingusa.com/products/recalls or (888) 715-2630
New Cosmos USA Combination Natural Gas and Carbon Monoxide Alarms
The recalled alarms can go into sleep mode after alerting to the presence of natural gas or carbon monoxide. In that state, it can fail to alert consumers to the presence of natural gas and carbon monoxide. This poses a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. The company is offering a free replacement alarm.
Units affected: 26,360
Sold: Lowe’s stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Lowes.com and Denovadetect.com from December 2023 through July 2024
For more information: https://www.denovadetect.com or (888) 447-6016
Outdoor Essentials Cultivar Planter Boxes
The planter box frames can break, which poses an injury risk. There have been 23 reports of the frame breaking, including an injury where the consumer broke their toes. The company is offering a refund in the form of a gift card or store credit.
Units affected: 7,400
Sold: Tractor Supply Company stores nationwide and online at www.tractorsupply.com from December 2023 through September 2024
For more information: http://www.outdooressentialproducts.com/recall or (888) 891-8934
Quad Lock MAG Battery Pack
The battery packs can overheat, posing risks of fire and burns. There have been 39 reports of incidents in the U.S. and 170 reports of incidents internationally. In the states, that included 3 reports of fires and 36 incidents of smoking, melting, cracking or swelling. There were 2 reports of property damage. Consumers should immediately stop using the battery packs, remove them from the charger, and contact the company for a full refund.
Units affected: 13,700
Sold: Online at www.quadlockcase.com and www.amazon.com and through various third-party sellers worldwide from April 2023 through September 2024
For more information: www.quadlockcase.net/recall or (833) 362-9855
Wolf Appliance Dual Fuel Ranges with Infared Griddles
If liquids boil over or are spilled, the griddle can turn on unexpectedly and the range can short circuit. There have been 36 reports of griddles turning on. Consumers should contact Wolf to schedule a free repair in their home.
Units affected: 44,000
Sold: Home appliance stores nationwide from August 2020 through September 2024
For more information: https://www.wolfappliance.com/recall or (800) 200-7820
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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 top Philadelphia product liability attorney.