Recall Roll Call: October 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 October 2024.
Anker Power Banks
This portable charger for smartphones, tablets, and laptops uses lithium batteries that can overheat, causing burns or fires. There have been 28 reports of batteries overheating, exploding, or catching fire, including two cases of burns to users’ hands. Consumers should stop using the chargers, dispose of them safely, and contact the company for a free replacement. Units affected: 2,100
Sold: Best Buy, Target, Next Trading SAS, C2 Wireless and K Spider Inc. stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, ebay.com, AAliExpress.com, and Walmart.com, from January 2024 through July 2024
For more information: https://support.anker.com/s/emailcontactus or (800) 988-7973
CFMOTO All-Terrain Vehicles
When the driver releases the vehicle’s throttle, it may fail to return to the idle position. This poses the chance of unexpected acceleration and a crash hazard. There have been four reports of the throttle not returning to idle, including one where the vehicle crashed, causing animpact injury. Consumers should contact an authorized dealer for a free repair.
Units affected: 2,650
Sold: CFMOTO Powersports dealers nationwide from May 2024 through August 2024
For more information: https://www.cfmotousa.com/vehicle-recall or (888) 823-6686
Colsen Fire Pits
These fire pits pose a serious burn risk due to flame jetting, which can happen if the alcohol reservoir is refilled while the pit is still lit. This can cause flames to shoot out, spreading burning alcohol onto people nearby. The alcohol may also leak, potentially leading to a flash fire. There have been 31 reports of incidents, including 19 burns, with some victims suffering third-degree burns over large areas of their bodies, requiring extensive medical care. Consumers should stop using these fire pits and dispose of them, as the company cannot offer refunds.
Units affected: 89,500
Sold: Online at https://colsenfirepits.com/ and Amazon.com, Wayfair, Walmart, Sharper Image, FlipShop, Grommet, Meta, TikTok from January 2020 to July 2024
For more information: https://colsenfirepits.com/ or info@colsenfirepits.com
Fisher-Price Snuga Infant Swings
This swing can pose a suffocation risk if used for sleeping, due to the headrest and body support insert. Adding bedding increases this risk. Tragically, five infant deaths were reported between 2012 and 2022. Added bedding and unrestrained infants may have played a role. Consumers should remove the body support insert from the seat pad before continuing to use the swing. Fisher-Price is offering a $25 refund to those who do so.
Units affected: 2.1 million
Sold: Amazon, Toys R Us, Walmart/Sams Club, and Target nationwide from October 2010 through January 2024
For more information: http://www.service.mattel.com or (855) 853-6224
Gimars Playpens
The playpen’s basketball hoop accessory and the mattress both pose an entrapment hazard for infants and young children. The playpens also violate federal safety standards for play yards. No injuries have been reported. Consumers should immediately stop using the playpens and contact the company for a full refund.
Units affected: 6,200
Sold: Online exclusively at www.Amazon.com from May 2023 through January 2024
For more information: https://gimarsrecall.com/ or Gimars-Aftersales@outlook.com
Halloween Projector Flashlights
NPW Group has recalled these flashlights due to fire and burn hazards. They can overheat and melt the outer casing. There have been nine reports of overheating including six reports of smoke or fire and four reports of minor burn injuries. Consumers should turn off the product, remove the batteries, mark the product recalled in permanent marker, and return to Target for a full refund.
Units affected: 4,700
Sold: Target stores nationwide and online at www.target.com during September 2024
For more information: http://www.npwgroup.com/recalls or (888) 674-3778
Homewerks Allen + Roth Lighted Bathroom Mirrors
The glass can detach from the base and fall, which poses injury risks. There have been 44 reports of the glass detaching. Consumers should turn the power off, stop using the mirrors, and contact the company for a full refund or replacement.
Units affected: 3,300
Sold: Lowe’s stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com from February 2023 through July 2024
For more information: http://www.homewerks.com/MirrorRecall or (866) 582-2069
Olivia Cigar Slim Lighters
The lighters do not have child safety features, which poses a burn risk as well as a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported. Consumers should immediately dispose of the lighters. As these items were given away for free, no refunds or replacements are available.
Units affected: 60,000
Sold: Given away as promotional items from August 2022 through July 2024
For more information: https://olivacigar.com/lighter-recall/ or recall@olivacigar.com
PowerBlock Commercial Pro 100 Weight Set
The heavier weight plates, 55+ lbs., may dislodge from the grip handles, which poses an injury risk to the user. There have been four reports of the weight plates slipping. The company is offering free replacement handles.
Units affected: 1,845
Sold: powerblock.com, roguefitness.com, lifefitness.com, Advanced Exercise Equipment, Advantage Sport & Fitness, American Barbell, BeaverFit USA, BSN, Carolina Fitness Equipment, Gopher Sport, Sorinex, and US Fitness Holdings from March 2023 through July 2024
For more information: http://www.powerblock.com/pages/product-recalls or (800) 997-3999
Textron Arctic Cat and Tracker
Even if the vehicle is placed in park, it can roll when on an incline. There have been 12 reports of the vehicles moving while in a parked position, but no injuries. Consumers should immediately stop using the vehicle and schedule a free repair.
Units affected: 7,000
Sold: Arctic Cat dealers nationwide from May 2022 through August 2023 and Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s and Tracker dealers nationwide from March 2022 through August 2024
For more information: https://arcticcat.txtsv.com/owners/recalls or (800) 279-2281
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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.