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IPRODUCT RECALLS:
OFTEN TOO LITTLE TOO LATE
Why the CPSC can't do enough to protect consumers from dangerous products
ANALYSIS BY:
HANNAH RHODES
U.S. PIRG EDUCATION FUND
JANUARY 2022EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety While the number of recalls decreased from
Commission (CPSC) plays a vital role in 2020 to 2021, this can be explained by the
protecting consumers from unsafe products. types of products recalled. For example,
Often overlooked, this government agency there were more essential oil recalls in 2020
determines what products pose an than in 2021.
unreasonable risk of injury and develops
safety standards in accordance with its Yet, the CPSC could do more to protect
research on products. Annually, deaths, consumers. Before recalls are announced,
injuries and property damage from what happens behind the scenes with the
consumer products cost Americans more commission and recalling companies is
than $1 trillion. unknown to the public. Even when a serious
injury or death is reported, the CPSC cannot
But 2021 reminds us the system is broken. move forward in notifying the public
Federal laws favor corporations, not without a series of hurdles to jump through
consumers, and it can take months or years if they do not have the permission of the
for the public to be warned about dangerous recalling company. This recall process can
products. take weeks, months or years.
The CPSC is a small agency with a big task With the CPSC’s hands tied behind its back,
to uphold. One of the CPSC’s methods for the commission still made significant
protecting consumers is product recalls. progress last year with high-profile recalls,
From children’s products to ATVs to ranging from high-powered magnets to
fitness equipment, there were 219 recalls newborn loungers.
from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2021. During each
of the previous five years, there were more
recalls, ranging from 241 to 330 per year,
according to Saferproducts.gov. The 219
recalls last year involved more than 42
million units of products – twice as much
compared with 2020, when about 20
million units of products were recalled.
PAGE 1A REVIEW OF PRODUCT RECALLS
Incidents, injuries and deaths Other categories with the most recalls:
• Furniture and related items,
Using the data from the CPSC, we found including drawers, bunk beds and rugs: 32
that there were more than 8,000 incidents recalls.
reported in 2021, with more than 6,000 • Off-road vehicles, utility vehicles,
incidents involving an injury or illness ATVs, tractors: 28 recalls.
associated with a product. There were 23
deaths reported in connection with the
products recalled. Others with at least 10 recalls:
• Appliances.
For incidents, injuries and deaths, it’s • Sports and recreation.
important to note that while they were • Bicycles and related accessories.
associated with a recall in 2021, they could • Electronics.
have occurred in a different year. In fact, 19
of the deaths reported in 2021 occurred in Notable recalls
previous years. One death occurred as far
back as 2011. This raises the question: how
One of 2021’s highest profile recalls
can a recall occur years or even a decade
involved Peloton’s Tread+ treadmill. In
after the first death was reported?
April 2021, the CPSC took the unusual
Safety hazards action of issuing an urgent public warning
about the Peloton Tread+ treadmill, after
When looking at all recalled products and commissioners learned of one child’s death
their associated hazards, we found that the and 39 incidents. The next month, the CPSC
most common reasons for recalls in 2021 announced the recall of the Tread+
were: treadmill, in conjunction with Peloton. The
CPSC cited the one child death and 70
1. Product could cause injury (26.5 incidents, a significant increase compared
percent). with the initial reports.
2. Risk of fire (25.6 percent).
3. Product could cause burns (15.1 Urgent safety warnings have been an
percent), which could be fire or underused communication tool in the past.
chemical related. The CPSC typically works with recalling
companies in a voluntary fashion, rather
Product categories than making statements that alert the public
about a product the commission considers to
When analyzing the types of products
be dangerous, because of restrictions it
recalled in 2021, children’s products were
operates under.
the highest category, with more than 40
recalls. That includes 15 recalls for
children’s clothing.
PAGE 2In August 2021, the CPSC announced a In November 2021, Walmart recalled
recall of about 10 million Zen and Neoball about 3,900 of its Better Homes and
magnets. At the time of the recall, the CPSC Gardens Essential Oil Infused
reported that two children had to have Aromatherapy Room Spray with
emergency surgery after swallowing Zen Gemstones after finding the oils contained
Magnets. The CPSC and Zen Magnets, LLC a bacteria called Burkholderia
had a long battle over high-powered pseudomallei. The bacteria could cause
magnets being available for sale. The CPSC melioidosis, an illness that can be fatal.
passed a magnet rule in 2014 regulating the Four cases of melioidosis associated with
sale of high-powered magnets, which was the room sprays or one of its ingredients
later reversed in 2016 after Zen Magnets were investigated. Two of the cases were
sued the CPSC. fatalities, including one child.
Another large recall followed a month later,
in September 2021, with more than 3
million Boppy Original Newborn Loungers,
Boppy Preferred Newborn Loungers and
Pottery Barn Kids Boppy Newborn
Loungers being taken off the market. The
CPSC tallied eight reports of infant deaths
associated with the Boppy Company
Newborn Lounger. Almost a year before,
Consumer Reports (CR) had uncovered at
least 28 infant deaths from 2012 to 2018
related to nursing pillows and loungers.
Some were connected to products from the
Boppy Company.
PAGE 3WHY ARE THE CPSC'S HANDS TIED?
The CPSC works under the Consumer In October 2020, the CPSC released a
Product Safety Act (CPSA), the umbrella act generic warning about nursing pillows and
that dictates what the commission can and loungers. The commission said, “CPSC has
can’t do. In the CPSA, Section 6(b) allows identified deaths possibly associated with
manufacturers to object to what the CPSC pillow-like products and continues to
releases to the public if it is company- analyze incident data with the goal of
related. determining the risks with these products
and providing more clarity to the public on
In layman’s terms, if a company doesn’t any risks associated with these products.”
want its name made public in connection
with an unsafe product, there can be Nearly a year passed before about 3.3
significant delays in information being million Boppy Original Newborn Loungers,
relayed to the public. If the CPSC wants to Boppy Preferred Newborn Loungers and
move forward and disclose information to Pottery Barn Kids Boppy Newborn
the public, the commission must notify the Loungers were recalled in September 2021.
company and wait five days. That gives the The CPSC said eight reports of infant deaths
company time to file a lawsuit to block the were associated with the Boppy Company
disclosure. Newborn Lounger.
To avoid lawsuits, the CPSC sometimes
issues generic warnings that can be difficult
for consumers to understand. After all, if the
CPSC releases a general warning about a
type of product, the next rational question
would be: which brands are unsafe?
PAGE 4SUNSHINE IN PRODUCT SAFETY ACT
The Sunshine in Product Safety Act would A “corrected” recall could mean the product
remove Section 6(b), allowing for more was returned to the recalling company and a
transparency between the agency and the consumer received a refund. It could also
consumers that it strives to protect. The bill mean that the product was repaired or
was introduced shortly after the urgent replaced by the recalling company.
warning about the Peloton Tread+ treadmill
was released by the CPSC. Companies should spend the same amount
of money that they used to promote the
Sponsor Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) product to promote a product recall.
said in a statement, “CPSC must be able to Recalling companies have many methods to
move swiftly to warn Americans when do so, including their social media pages,
products like the Peloton Tread+ and the using influencers who promoted their
Fisher-Price Rock ’n Play Sleeper pose a products to market the recall and targeted
danger to them and their families. Yet advertisements.
current regulatory constraints allow
companies to call the shots on how and Tips for consumers
when to notify the public about their
hazardous products, keeping important Consumers can learn more about recalled
safety information from the public.” products at Saferproducts.gov by searching
for recalled products, looking through
Consumers should be served better by the product incident reports and reporting their
agency that was created to protect them, own bad experiences.
including being informed of unsafe products
transparently and quickly. If a death is Consumers can also sign up for safety
connected to a dangerous product, the public notifications. There are different options for
should be made aware before weeks, months notifications, including safety alerts for all
or even years pass with other Americans recalled products or safety alerts just related
having the same exact product in their home. to children’s products or products used for
sports and recreation.
Recall effectiveness
All information about recalled products in
More often than not, product recalls don’t 2021 was provided on https://
get unsafe products out of Americans’ www.cpsc.gov/Recalls. Some recalled
homes; they just stop new sales. In 2017, the products had incomplete information.
CPSC found that recalled products with a
retail price of $19 or less were only
corrected or fixed about 4 percent of the
time. Recalled products with the retail price
of $10,000 or more were corrected about 32
percent of the time.
PAGE 5Incidents and deaths in connection with recalls issued in 2021
Recall Number Date Recall Heading Incidents Deaths
Reported
22-040 December 22, 2021 Compass has received three reports of entrapment
deaths associated with the Bed Support Rail (model
P566), which occurred between April 2014 and June
2020, and involved an 85-year-old man at an assisted
living facility in Ohio; an 84-year-old woman at her home
in California; and an 88-year-old woman at an assisted
living facility in Washington. In each incident, the bed rail
was not securely attached to the bed and the user
Compass Health Brands Recalls became entrapped between the product and their
Carex Adult Portable Bed Rails mattress. Compass Health Brands has not received any
After Three Deaths; Entrapment reports of entrapment incidents involving the Easy Up 2-
and Asphyxiation Hazards in-1 Bed Rail (model P569). 3
22-037 December 22, 2021 Royal Sovereign is aware of 11 reports of the portable air
Royal Sovereign Recalls Portable conditioners catching fire or smoking during use resulting in
Air Conditioners Due to Fire and over $1 million in property damage, two injuries and one death
Burn Hazards; One Death Reported due to smoke inhalation. 1
22-036 December 22, 2021 Longwood Forest Recalls Angel
Line Bunk Beds with Angled
Ladders Due to Serious
Entrapment and Strangulation A 2-year-old boy from Columbus, Ohio died in May 2018
Hazards; 2-Year-Old Child’s Death after he was found unresponsive in a gap in the bunk bed
Reported ladder. 1
22-039 December 22, 2021 Essential Medical Supply
Recalls Adult Portable Bed One entrapment death has been reported involving the
Rails Due to Entrapment and Endurance Hand Bed Rail (model P1410). The death
Asphyxia Hazard; One Death occurred in December 2012 and involved an 86-year-old
Reported man at his home in California. 1
22-025 December 06, 2021 Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Drive has received two reports of entrapment deaths
Recalls Adult Portable Bed associated with two of its Bed Assist Handle bed rails
Rails After Two Deaths; (models 15064 and RTL15073). The deaths occurred in
Entrapment and Asphyxiation February 2011 and February 2015, and involved a 93-
Hazards year-old woman at her home in California, and a 92-year-
old man at an assisted living facility in Canada. 2
22-007 November 02, 2021 Walmart Recalls Better Homes CDC tested a version of the product and determined that
and Gardens Essential Oil it contained the dangerous bacteria Burkholderia
Infused Aromatherapy Room pseudomallei which causes melioidosis. CDC has been
Spray with Gemstones Due to investigating a cluster of four cases of melioidosis in the
Rare and Dangerous Bacteria; U.S., including two deaths. Cases were reported in
Two Deaths Investigated Kansas, Minnesota, Texas and Georgia, including a child
fatality. 2
21-198 September 23, 2021 The Boppy Company Recalls There have been eight reports of infant deaths associated
Over 3 Million Original Newborn with the Boppy Company Newborn Lounger and this
Loungers, Boppy Preferred hazard. The infant deaths occurred between December
Newborn Loungers and Pottery 2015 and June 2020.
Barn Kids Boppy Newborn
Loungers After 8 Infant Deaths;
Suffocation Risk 8
21-147 June 03, 2021 Fisher-Price Recalls 4-in-1 There have been reports of four infant deaths in the 4-in-1
Rock ‘n Glide Soothers After Rock ‘n Glide Soother. The infants were reportedly placed
Four Infant Deaths; 2-in-1 on their backs unrestrained in the product and later found
Soothe ‘n Play Gliders Also on their stomachs. These incidents occurred between
Recalled April 2019 and February 2020. The fatalities were a 4-
month old from Missouri, a 2-month old from Nevada, a 2-
month old from Michigan and an 11-week old from
Colorado. There have been no fatalities in the 2-in-1
Soothe ‘n Play Gliders. 4
21-128 May 05, 2021 Peloton Recalls Tread+ A 6-year-old child recently died after being pulled under
Treadmills After One Child Died the rear of the treadmill. In addition, Peloton has received
and More than 70 Incidents 72 reports of adult users, children, pets and/or objects
Reported being pulled under the rear of the treadmill, including 29
reports of injuries to children such as second- and third-
degree abrasions, broken bones, and lacerations. 1
19 deaths
reported
occurred in
years other
23 than 20212021 Product Recalls through the CPSC
Recall Number Date Name of product Hazard Remedy Type Units Incidents Remedy
22-042 December 29, 2021 Cuts Replace About 43,200 Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled EFK, unplug
the unit, and cut the power cord. Consumers should then contact
Scott Fetzer Consumer Brands to receive a free replacement EFK by
mail. Consumers will need to provide their mailing address and proof
The firm has received 23 reports of the EFK’s trigger of destruction by sending a photo of the recalled product and cut cord
mechanism becoming stuck in the “on” position. No to the firm. The consumer should then throw away the unit in their
American Angler Electric Fillet Knives injuries have been reported. trash.
22-714 December 23, 2021 Crash Repair About 8,800 Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact
a Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair, including the installation of a new
Polaris has received 33 reports of broken or cracked steering steering wheel. Polaris has notified consumers to stop riding the vehicle.
Polaris RZR and GENERAL Recreational wheel spokes, including five reports of rollovers and two Polaris will be contacting all registered owners directly to provide more
Off-Road Vehicles reports of injuries details about the repair.
22-040 December 22, 2021 Entrapment, Refund, Repair About 104,900 Compass has received three reports of entrapment deaths
Asphyxiation associated with the Bed Support Rail (model P566), which
occurred between April 2014 and June 2020, and involved an
85-year-old man at an assisted living facility in Ohio; an 84-
year-old woman at her home in California; and an 88-year-old
woman at an assisted living facility in Washington. In each
incident, the bed rail was not securely attached to the bed and
the user became entrapped between the product and their
mattress. Compass Health Brands has not received any reports Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bed rails and contact
of entrapment incidents involving the Easy Up 2-in-1 Bed Rail Compass Health Brands for a free repair kit for the Bed Support Rail or a
Carex Brand Adult Portable Bed Rails (model P569). refund for the Easy Up 2-in-1 Bed Rail.
22-034 December 22, 2021 Fall, Injury Refund, About 1,030 Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled treestands
Replace and contact Big Game Treestands to receive either replacement
cables or to return the treestand for a full refund. Big Game
Treestands is contacting all known consumers directly. To receive
replacement cables, the company will set up pick-up of the original
cables and delivery of the replacement cables to the consumers
GSM Outdoors has received 10 reports of the treestand cables address. If a full refund is requested, the consumer will be asked to
The Captain Hang-on Treestands (2021 releasing and causing consumers to fall. Two injuries have been mail back the entire treestand using a pre-paid label at no cost to the
Batch #2M-0121) reported. consumer.
22-038 December 22, 2021 Fire Replace About 43,000 Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled propane hoses. To
obtain a free replacement hose, send a photograph of the propane hose cut in
half so that it is no longer operable to the firm’s e-mail along with a return
mailing address to receive a free replacement hose. Once Pearl River
Pearl River propane hoses used on propane Pearl River has received three reports of propane hoses swelling receives confirmation of the hose cut in half, consumers can throw away the
torches and accessories and rupturing. No injuries have been reported. cut hose.
22-037 December 22, 2021 Burn, Fire Refund About 33,570 Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bunk beds, block
Royal Sovereign is aware of 11 reports of the portable air children’s access to the bunk beds and contact Angel Line to receive a free
conditioners catching fire or smoking during use resulting in repair kit with reinforcement brackets for the ladder. Consumers who paid
Royal Sovereign/Royal Centurian portable over $1 million in property damage, two injuries and one death for the bunk beds to be assembled when purchased will receive
air conditioners due to smoke inhalation. reimbursement for help with installing the repair kit if needed.
22-036 December 22, 2021 Entrapment, Repair About 39,900 Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bunk beds, block
Strangulation children’s access to the bunk beds and contact Angel Line to receive a free
repair kit with reinforcement brackets for the ladder. Consumers who paid
A 2-year-old boy from Columbus, Ohio died in May 2018 after for the bunk beds to be assembled when purchased will receive
Angel Line Bunk Beds with angled ladders he was found unresponsive in a gap in the bunk bed ladder. reimbursement for help with installing the repair kit if needed.
22-039 December 22, 2021 Entrapment, Refund Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bed rails. For
Asphyxiation consumers who own bed rails sold or imported on or after November
1, 2015, Essential Medical Supply, Inc., will provide a refund. The
amount of the refund will be pro-rated based on the age of the bed
One entrapment death has been reported involving the rail. The company is not offering a remedy for older bed rails.
Endurance Hand Bed Rail (model P1410). The death occurred Consumers with older bed rails sold between October 2006 and
in December 2012 and involved an 86-year-old man at his October 2015 should stop use, disassemble and dispose of the bed
Endurance® Hand Bed Rails About 272,000 home in California. rails to prevent reuse.
22-713 December 16, 2021 Drowning Refund About 900 Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled infant bath seats and
contact Karmas Far to receive a pre-paid label to return the products. Upon
receipt of the products, consumers will be issued a full refund for the
Infant Bath Seats None reported. purchase price. Karmas Far is notifying all known purchasers directly.
22-712 December 16, 2021 Laceration, Fire Refund About 139,500 Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candle and return it
to any Costco Warehouse for a full refund. Consumers who are not able to
return the Candle to a Costco Warehouse can contact Northern Lights by
email at cr@northernlightscandles.com for instructions on how to cut the
Northern Lights has received 138 reports of the jar candles candle wicks, provide verification of this to Northern Lights, and then
shattering, cracking or breaking apart, including three reports of dispose of the candle to receive a full refund. Costco is contacting all known
Alaura Two-Tone Jar Candles laceration injuries. purchasers directly.
22-033 December 15, 2021 Injury Replace About 77,900 Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fans and
contact Hong Kong China Electric Appliance Manufacture Company
(“HKC”) to confirm their fan is under the scope of the recall by
providing the firm a photo of the fan and date code. The consumers
The firm has received 60 reports of the blades detaching from will then be instructed to disconnect the fan, provide a photo of the
Harbor Breeze Bellsisle and Honeywell the fan, including three reports of the blades causing property disconnected fan to HKC and dispose of it in the trash or recycle.
Rio Ceiling Fans damage to drywall. No injuries have been reported. The consumer will then receive a free replacement fan by mail.
22-032 December 15, 2021 Fire Repair About 2,500 Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and
Hisun Motors Corp. U.S.A. has received five reports of vehicle contact Hisun U.S.A. for a free consumer installable repair kit or arrange to
Hisun 250cc Utility Vehicles fires. No injuries have been reported. take the utility vehicle to an approved service center for a free repair.
22-030 December 15, 2021 Injury, Fall Repair About 11,340 Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled e-scooters
and contact Pacific Cycle for a free repair kit. Consumers will need to
provide the serial number of their scooter and a mailing address. The
Pacific Cycle has received nine reports of loosened or repair kit can be installed by the consumer and includes all required
cracked handlebars which include one report of an injury tools and instructions, which are also available in video format.
where bruising and abrasions occurred, when a consumer Pacific Cycle estimates it will take consumers between five and ten
fell from the e-scooter while riding after the handlebar minutes to install. Alternatively, consumers can ship the e-scooter
Schwinn Tone Electric Scooters broke. back to Pacific Cycle for repair, at no cost to the consumer.
22-029 December 08, 2021 Cuts Refund About 174,300 Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mailbox and
return it to any Target Store for a full refund in the form of a Target
Target has received nine reports of sharp mail slot gift card. Consumers can also contact Target to receive a prepaid
openings and seven incidents of lacerations with three return label to return the mailbox for a full refund in the form of a
Letters to Santa Mailbox requiring medical attention. Target gift card.
22-028 December 08, 2021 Free-Standing and Slide-In Electric Burn Repair About 132,000 (InNone
addition,
reported
about 12,960 in Canada) Consumers should contact GE Appliances to determine if their unit is
and Gas Ranges part of the recall and to schedule a free in-home service call to
inspect the recalled range’s anti-tip bracket and ensure it is securely
installed in the floor or wall. Consumers can continue to use the
recalled ranges but are cautioned not to place any objects on the
open oven door until the range’s anti-tip bracket has been inspected
and repaired, if necessary. Consumers should not return the recalled
ranges to the place of purchase, as retailers are not prepared to take
the units back. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.
22-027 December 08, 2021 Children’s robes Burn Refund About 10,000 None reported Consumers should immediately take the recalled children’s robes
away from children and contact Mark of Fifth Avenue. Consumers
can receive a full refund of the purchase price of the garment by
cutting the robes in half, taking a photo of the cut garment, and
sending an email to mofaproductsafety@gmail.com with the photos.
All known purchasers will be contacted.
22-025 December 06, 2021 Bed Assist Handles and Bed Assist Injury Refund About 496,100 Drive has received two reports of entrapment deaths Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bed rails and
Rail (68,000 units in associated with two of its Bed Assist Handle bed rails contact Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare to receive a full refund.
Canada) (119 (models 15064 and RTL15073). The deaths occurred in
units in Mexico) February 2011 and February 2015, and involved a 93-
year-old woman at her home in California, and a 92-year-
old man at an assisted living facility in Canada.
22-023 December 01, 2021 DEWALT ® Jobsite Pro Wireless Burn, Fire Replace About 301,800 E-filliate has received 61 reports of the earphones Consumers should immediately stop using the wireless earphones
Earphones overheating during charging or use, including five reports and contact E-filliate to receive a pre-paid shipment label to return
of fire and four reports of minor burn injuries. the product directly to E-filliate in order to receive a free replacement.
22-024 December 01, 2021 Projector Flashlights (included as part Choking Refund About 82,500 The firm has received two reports of children accessing Consumers should immediately take the recalled projector flashlight
of a care package) the button cell batteries from the flashlight, and in one away from children, stop using it, and contact Halo for a full refund
case, a child required surgery to remove a swallowed and a pre-paid shipping label to return the projector flashlight. Upon
battery. return, Halo will send the consumer a $5 gift card redeemable at a
major national retailer.
22-022 November 23, 2021 Olympic Dumbbell Handles Impact, Replace About 77,200 Impex has received four reports of locking collars that Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dumbbell
Physical, Injury slipped. No injuries were reported. handles and contact Impex Fitness to receive a free replacement set
of new locking collars. The replacement collars will be mailed out to
consumers free of charge. Consumers should dispose of the old
collar by discarding it into the trash
22-711 November 18, 2021 AmazonBasics Memory Foam Fire, Burn Repair About 15,300 None reported Amazon is contacting all purchasers to arrange for direct shipment of
Mattresses a cover for consumers to place over the mattresses that will bring the
mattresses into compliance, free of charge.Recall Number Date Name of product Hazard Remedy Type Units Incidents Remedy
22-021 November 18, 2021 Evaporator coil drain pans installed Fire Repair About 298,300 Goodman has received 23 reports of fire involving the Contact Goodman Manufacturing Company to register for the free
with residential condensing gas (In addition, evaporator coil drain pans. These incidents have resulted repair by a qualified technician. Consumers should visit Goodman’s
furnaces in an up-flow configuration about 44,000 in in significant fire and smoke damage to residences. No recall website to use a model verification tool for the evaporator coil,
Canada) injuries were reported. furnace, and outdoor condenser. Goodman’s model verification tool
provides step-by-step instructions for determining if your gas furnace
system is subject to this recall. Goodman will also assist consumers
in gathering information on their units including the drain pan serial
number, the furnace model number and brand name, and the model
number for the outdoor system.
22-020 November 18, 2021 Honda Pioneer and Talon ROVs Injury, Crash Repair About 1,400 Honda has received one report of a loss of steering Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled recreational
function. No injuries have been reported. off-highway vehicles and contact an authorized Honda Powersports
dealer to schedule an appointment for a free inspection and repair to
install a yoke joint and hardware for the steering shaft assembly.
Honda is contacting all known purchasers directly.
22-710 November 12, 2021 Baby Ruffle Rompers Choking Refund About 3,200 (10 Hanna Andersson has received three incidents of the Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Ruffle
were sold in snaps detaching or fabric around the snaps ripping. No Romper and contact Hanna Andersson for a full refund. Hanna
Canada) incidents of children putting snaps in their mouths or Andersson will be providing postage-paid labeling to consumers for
injuries have been reported. the return of the product for a full refund. Hanna Andersson is
contacting all known purchasers directly.
22-709 November 12, 2021 Baby Long Sleeve Wiggle Sets Choking Refund About 4,400 Hanna Andersson has received one reported incident of Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Baby Long
(10 were sold in the snaps detaching. No injuries have been reported. No Sleeve Wiggle Set and contact Hanna Andersson for a full refund.
Canada) incidents of children putting snaps in their mouths or Hanna Andersson will be providing postage-paid labeling to
injuries have been reported. consumers for the return of the product for a full refund. Hanna
Andersson is contacting all known purchasers directly.
22-708 November 12, 2021 VidaXL Steel Pool Ladders Drowning Refund About 3,200 The firm has received four reports of falls off the pool Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pool ladders
ladders. No injuries have been reported. and contact VidaXL for a full refund. VidaXL is contacting all
purchasers directly and will instruct consumers to remove two of the
ladder’s steps and dispose of the steps and ladder in the trash.
22-707 November 12, 2021 Lambeth Outdoor Metal Torches Fire Refund About 1,200 (In RH has received seven reports of fuel leaking from the Consumers should stop using the recalled torches and contact RH
addition, about torch canister. No injuries have been reported. for a full refund of the purchase price, or a credit if the consumer's
40 units were purchase price cannot be determined. Consumers will receive a
sold in Canada) prepaid label and packaging to return the torch lid to RH. After RH
receives the returned lid, RH will provide a refund or credit to the
consumer. RH is contacting all known purchasers directly.
22-017 November 10, 2021 Hart 18-Gauge 2” Brad Nailers Injury Refund About 15,700 None Reported. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled nailer and
return it to any Walmart USA store for a full refund. Consumers may
also return items for free by mail via a scheduled pickup from your
home. To schedule a free pickup, consumers should call 800-776-
5191.
22-013 November 10, 2021 ABUS MountZ Youth Helmets Injury Refund About 790 None reported Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and
return them to ABUS’s Recall Administrator, Sedgwick, free of
charge, for a full refund.
22-706 November 04, 2021 Turbo Racer, Cloud Racer, Captain’s Entrapment Repair About 5,100 (in None reported Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled playsets and
Fort and Fort Highlander Outdoor addition, about contact Backyard Play Systems for a free repair kit which includes
Playsets 200 units were replacement wood parts, hardware and instructions. If a consumer is
sold in Canada) unable or does not want to do the repair themselves, Backyard will
send a representative to perform the repair for them at no charge.
The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.
22-705 November 04, 2021 Kubota RTV-X1100C Model Utility Crash, Injury Replace, Repair About 48,875 Kubota has received one report of a loss of control that Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles
Vehicles resulted in black eyes and minor bruising. and contact an Authorized Kubota dealer. If the floormat is warped or
degraded, consumers will receive a new floormat installed by the
dealer that will be secured by rivets to the floor. If the utility vehicles
floormat is not warped or degraded, the dealer will complete a
modification to the existing floormat by trimming the mat and then
securing it by rivets to the floor. Kubota is contacting all known
consumers directly.
22-016 November 03, 2021 Usines Giant Factories Gas Water Carbon Repair About 168 (in None reported in the United States. Usines Giant Consumers should immediately contact Usines Giant Factories, who
Heaters with Emerson control valves Monoxide, addition, about Factories has received 20 reports of incidents with the will arrange to have the Emerson control valve replaced by a certified
Poisoning 10,832 were Emerson control valves in Canada, including one report technician, and to receive a free replacement valve. Consumers who
sold in Canada) necessitating medical attention due to the release of continue to use the water heaters while awaiting repair should have
carbon monoxide. working carbon monoxide alarms outside of sleeping areas and on
every level of the home.
22-015 November 03, 2021 Elektron BP-1 Power Handles Fire, Burn Refund About 660 (In Elektron has received one report of the power handle Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power
addition, about overheating. No fires or injuries have been reported. handles, disconnect the power cable and remove the batteries; and
37 were sold in contact Elektron for instructions on receiving a full refund, including
Canada) shipping. The firm will provide each consumer with a prepaid
shipping label after they have contacted the firm to report the
product.
22-007 November 02, 2021 Better Homes and Gardens Essential Poisoning, Refund About 3,900 CDC tested a version of the product and determined that Return product to Walmart for destruction and receive a full refund
Oil Infused Aromatherapy Room Spray Ingestion, it contained the dangerous bacteria Burkholderia and $20 Walmart Gift Card.
with Gemstones Chemical pseudomallei which causes melioidosis. CDC has been
Ingestion, Injury investigating a cluster of four cases of melioidosis in the
U.S., including two deaths. Cases were reported in Consistent with CDC recommendations, consumers should
Kansas, Minnesota, Texas and Georgia, including a child immediately stop using the recalled aromatherapy room spray,
fatality. double bag the bottle in clean, clear zip-top resealable bags, place it
in a small cardboard box and return it to any Walmart store for a full
refund. Do not open the bottle. Do not attempt to throw away or
dispose of the bottle. When handling the product or cleaning
contaminated surfaces, please follow the CDC guidance below.
22-704 October 28, 2021 Arc Collection Furniture Lead, Poisoning Refund About 200 None reported Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled furniture and
contact Design Within Reach for return instructions and a full refund.
Design Within Reach is contacting all purchasers directly.
22-012 October 27, 2021 Ottomans Cuts Refund About 7,800 Meridian Furniture has received six reports of laceration Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ottomans.
injuries as a result of the sharp edges on the metal band. Contact Meridian Furniture for a prepaid mailing package and
shipping label to return the product to Meridian Furniture or provide
Meridian with photographic evidence of the disposal or destruction of
the product to receive a full refund.
22-011 October 27, 2021 Nova Series 5-Drawer Chests Physical, Tip Refund About 13,200 Magnussen Home has received one report of the chest Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Nova Series
Over (In addition, tipping over, resulting in a minor bruise to a child. 5-Drawer Chest and contact Magnussen Home for a refund. The
approximately amount of the refund will be pro-rated based on the age of the chest.
2,520 were sold
in Canada)
22-008 October 27, 2021 56100 Tactec™ Plate Carriers Injury Repair About 45,170 The firm has received two reports of the cable in the quick Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled plate carriers
release system separating from the handle on the Tactec and contact 5.11 for a free replacement of the cable system.
Plate Carriers. No injuries have been reported.
22-009 October 27, 2021 myCharge powerbanks Fire, Burn Refund 67,000 myCharge has received 30 reports of the powerbanks Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled powerbanks
overheating, resulting in seven injuries, including burns to and contact myCharge for instructions on returning the battery to
the upper body, hands, legs, and/or feet of users, and/or obtain a refund in the form of an electronic voucher for the full
property damage to household flooring, walls and purchase price plus a 25% bonus for redemption on www.mycharge.
furniture. com.
22-010 October 27, 2021 Glass cabinet knobs Cuts Refund About 38,000 Liberty Hardware is aware of 29 reports of the knobs Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled glass cabinet
breaking during use including three reported laceration knobs, remove them, and contact Liberty Hardware to receive a full
injuries. refund.
22-702 December 16, 2021 Husqvarna and GASGAS Off-Road Crash Repair About 3,265 None reported Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled closed
closed course competition motorcycles and About course competition motorcycles and contact an authorized
1,840 Husqvarna or GASGAS Motorcycles dealer to schedule a free repair,
which involves inspecting the retaining “R” clips for correct mounting.
Husqvarna and GASGAS Motorcycles are contacting all known
purchasers directly.
22-703 October 21, 2021 Lightform projectors Fire Repair About 1,600 Lightform has received 16 reports of overheating. No Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled projectors
injuries or property damage have been reported. and contact the firm for a free software update for the projectors.
Lightform is contacting all known purchasers directly.
22-006 October 13, 2021 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Bicycles and Falling, Injury Repair About 6,900 The company has received two reports of the bicycle’s Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and
Framesets steerer tube breaking after harsh frontal impact. No contact Specialized Bicycle Components for a free inspection and
injuries have been reported. repair.
22-701 October 07, 2021 Zoom 360 Ultralight jogging strollers Falling, Injury Repair About 9,200 There have been 25 incidents of restricted front wheel Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and
movement reported, including 12 incidents where the contact the firm for a free repair kit to replace the front wheel fork
wheel fork bearing wore through the housing and bearing. Joovy is contacting all known purchasers directly.
detached, with one fall resulting in bruises when the user
fell onto the stroller.
22-003 October 06, 2021 ElliptiGO Arc bicycles Falling, Injury Refund, About 3,800 (In ElliptiGO has received 12 reports of broken frames and Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ElliptiGO Arc
Replace addition, about 11 reports of cracked frames. Six minor injuries resulting bicycles and contact ElliptiGO Inc. for a replacement bike, credit or
31 were sold in from falls have been reported, including lacerations, refund. The amount of credit or refund will be prorated based on the
Canada) abrasions, road rash and a broken helmet. age of the bike.Recall Number Date Name of product Hazard Remedy Type Units Incidents Remedy
22-004 October 06, 2021 White Wood Stools Injury, Fall Refund About 14,000 Hobby Lobby has received seven reports of the stool Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled stools and
breaking while in use, including six incidents resulting in return them to the nearest Hobby Lobby store for a full refund.
minor injuries.
21-204 September 29, 2021 Luyuan Youth All-Terrain Vehicles Injury Repair About 6,800 None reported Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and
(ATVs) contact Luyuan for a free repair from an authorized repair shop.
21-203 September 29, 2021 Venom Youth All-Terrain Vehicles Crash, Injury Refund About 500 None reported Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and
(ATVs) contact Venom Motorsports to arrange the return of the recalled
ATVs for a full refund.
21-201 September 29, 2021 SONOMA Goods For Life Branded Falling, Refund About 31,000 Kohl’s has received 18 reports of the chairs breaking or Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and
Ultimate Oversized Antigravity Chairs Collapse collapsing, including two reports of minor injuries. return them to the nearest Kohl’s store. Consumers with a receipt will
receive a full refund and consumers without a receipt will receive a
store credit.
21-202 September 29, 2021 Martha Stewart Collection Oil & Cuts Refund About 26,150 Macy’s has received six reports of the glass cruets Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and
Vinegar Cruets breaking, resulting in three lacerations, two of which return it to a Macy’s store or contact Macy’s to return the product with
required stitches. free shipping for a full refund.
21-784 September 23, 2021 Model Year 2011-2021 Phoenix 200 Crash Repair About 13,000 The firm has received 18 reports of throttle stop breaking Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and
ATV (In addition, 990 or sticking, including one report of a crash which resulted contact Polaris to receive a free replacement throttle speed control
units were sold in a minor injury. bracket. Polaris is notifying dealers and contacting registered owners
in Canada) directly.
(Some of these
vehicles were
previously
recalled in July
2020 and April
2018)
21-198 September 23, 2021 Boppy Original Newborn Loungers, Injury, Refund About 3.3 There have been eight reports of infant deaths associated Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled loungers and
Boppy Preferred Newborn Loungers Suffocation million (35,000 with the Boppy Company Newborn Lounger and this contact The Boppy Company for a refund.
and Pottery Barn Kids Boppy Newborn in Canada) hazard.
Loungers
21-199 September 22, 2021 Oceanic Adult Dry Top Snorkels Drowning Replace About 76,000 Oceanic has received 13 reports of the snorkels leaking. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snorkels and
One injury, involving minor cuts to a consumer who follow the instructions online at www.oceanicsnorkel.com to destroy
tripped after a snorkel leaked, has been reported. the product and register for a free replacement snorkel, shipping
included.
21-783 September 16, 2021 E-Z-GO PTVs and Tracker Off-Road Crash Repair About 6,600 Textron Specialized Vehicles has received 19 reports of Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles.
Vehicles worn parking brake latch brackets. No injuries have been Textron Specialized Vehicles is contacting all purchasers directly to
reported. coordinate a free repair. Consumers may contact Textron per the
information listed below.
21-782 September 16, 2021 Bauer Forced Air Propane Portable Heat-Related, Repair About 19,000 The firm has received 13 reports of propane gas leaking, Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled propane
Heaters Fire including one report of a fire. No injuries have been portable heaters and inspect the heaters with a soapy water leak test
reported. per these instructions from Harbor Freight to determine that the fitting
at the back of the unit is not leaking. Harbor Freight is contacting all
known purchasers directly with updated instructions for use and
detailed instructions on how to inspect and tighten the fittings on the
heaters if necessary, using the wrench supplied with the product. If
leaks persist, after self-inspection and appropriate tightening as
needed, contact Harbor Freight Tools for more information.
21-197 September 15, 2021 Gas One propane adapter hoses Fire Replace About 19,500 Gas One has received five reports of adapter hoses Consumers should immediately stop using the adapter hose and
swelling. No injuries have been reported. contact Gas One to obtain a free replacement hose.
21-780 September 09, 2021 Teak shower benches Physical, Injury, Refund About 70,000 Consumers have reported 81 incidents of the shower Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shower
Falling (In addition, benches collapsing, breaking during use, or falling apart, benches and return them to Costco for a full refund. Costco is
about 11,317 including four reports of people being injured in falls. The contacting all purchasers directly.
were sold in four injuries included a fractured tailbone, persistent head
Canada) and body aches and bruising.
21-781 September 09, 2021 VITUS 14 and VITUS 16 Kids Bikes Handbrakes, Repair About 280 None reported Consumers should immediately take the recalled bikes away from
but no children and stop using them. Wiggle Ltd. is contacting all purchasers
footbrakes for a directly and is providing a free replacement wheel with footbrake.
child's bicycle.
21-194 September 09, 2021 Janod Children’s Shaving Kits Poisoning Refund About 13,600 None reported Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled children’s
shaving kit and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
21-779 September 09, 2021 Ballz QR Skewers Pinching, Replace About 2,935 (In Burley has received 21 reports of the skewer failing. No Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Ballz QR
Falling, Injury addition, about injuries have been reported. Skewers and contact Burley to receive instructions on how to dispose
260 in Canada) of the skewer and to receive a free replacement skewer.
21-778 September 02, 2021 StepUp Sidekick Learning Towers Falling, Injury Refund About 1,570 (in Step2 has received 20 reports of the storage trays or Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled StepUp
addition, about steps coming loose from the tower, including one child Sidekick Learning Tower and contact Step2 for a full refund or a
34 were sold in sustaining minor bruises after falling from the tower. credit on Step2.com of equivalent value or an Amazon gift card, if
Canada) purchased via Amazon.com.
21-192 September 01, 2021 Top Paw® Double Diner Dog Bowls Cuts Refund About 100,300 PetSmart has received three reports of cuts and Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dog bowls
scratches to consumers’ hands as a result of handling the and return them to any PetSmart store for a full refund.
unfinished edge on the recalled dog bowls.
21-193 September 01, 2021 TurboSke Kids Toddler Bike Helmets Injury Refund, About 860 None reported Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled kids bike
Replace helmets and return them free of charge to SKE Outdoors for a full
refund or free replacement helmet.
21-777 August 26, 2021 “Cutie Spoovel” children’s eating Choking Refund About 17,750 Ryan and Rose have received three reports of the Cutie Consumers should immediately take the recalled utensils away from
utensils (In addition, Spoovel handle breaking when a child bit down on it. No children, dispose of them, and contact Ryan and Rose to receive a
about 110 were injuries or reports of choking have been reported. full refund or a $20 shop credit. Ryan and Rose is directly notifying all
sold in Canada) known purchasers of the product recall.
21-189 August 25, 2021 Hovertrax 2.0 Self-Balancing Smoke Replace About 237,300 There have been more than 20 reports of Hovertrax 2.0 Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled self-balancing
Scooters/Hoverboards with GLW Inhalation, Self-Balancing Hoverboards containing GLW battery scooters/hoverboards and contact Razor for instructions on how to
Battery Packs Sparking, Fire, packs overheating, including some reports of smoke or obtain a prepaid shipping carton to send the GLW battery pack back
Explosion fire. No injuries have been reported. to Razor, and to receive a free replacement battery pack.
21-188 August 25, 2021 Ocean and Safari animal wooden tray Choking Refund About 7,600 (In The firm has received six reports of puzzle pieces Consumers should immediately take the recalled puzzles away from
puzzles addition, about breaking. No injuries have been reported. children and contact Wee Gallery for a refund in the form of a $35 gift
550 in Canada) certificate for the purchase of any Wee Gallery product.
21-775 August 19, 2021 Infant Bath Seats Drowning Refund About 120 None reported Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled infant bath
seats and contact Frieyss for instructions on returning the bath seats
with free shipping to receive a full refund. Frieyss is contacting all
known purchasers directly.
21-776 August 19, 2021 John Deere compact utility tractors Injury Repair About 200 John Deere has received one report of a wheel falling off. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tractors and
No injuries have been reported. contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free inspection and
repair of the wheel mounting bolts. John Deere is contacting all
known purchasers directly.
21-187 August 18, 2021 Tucker & Tate children’s socks Choking Refund About 370 None reported Customers should immediately stop using the recalled children’s
socks and contact Nordstrom to receive a full refund.
21-184 August 18, 2021 Swivel Counter Stools Injury, Falling Refund About 4,300 TJX has received 20 reports of stools breaking in which Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled counter
consumers fell, including 17 reports of minor injuries. stools and return them to any HomeGoods or Homesense store for
their choice of either a full refund or store gift card.
21-185 August 18, 2021 8-Pack Scent Stamper Pens Poisoning Refund About 9,500 None reported Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Stamper
Pens and return them to a Primark store for a full refund.
21-186 August 18, 2021 Ravin® white arrow nocks Injury Replace About 220,000 The firm has received 51 reports of finger injuries while Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled white arrow
(In addition, nocking or re-nocking the white nocks, including 21 nocks and contact Ravin Crossbows for free replacement orange
about 3,600 in serious injuries, and 28 new finger injuries reported since nocks and up to a $1 merchandise credit for each recalled nock that
Canada) (The the original recall announcement. The firm has also is returned. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions and maintenance
original recall received reports of other injuries resulting from guidelines for continued safe operation of the crossbows and nocks.
was announced maintenance and other issues.
in December
2017)
21-181 August 18, 2021 Teether Rings with Decorative Fabric Choking Refund About 15,500 Hallmark has received four reports of the wooden teether Consumers should immediately take the recalled teethers away from
and Plush Attachments (In addition, rings breaking, including one report of a child placing children and contact Hallmark to receive a $25 gift card towards any
about 1,200 broken wooden parts in their mouth and one report of a product at Hallmark Gold Crown Stores or online at www.hallmark.
were sold in pinched lip. com.
Canada)
21-183 August 18, 2021 Mountain Bicycles Crash Repair About 2,100 (In The firm has received nine reports of broken bottom Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and
addition, 875 brackets. No injuries have been reported. contact Marin Bikes for instructions on receiving a free replacement
were sold in bottom bracket and scheduling a free repair.
Canada)
21-182 August 18, 2021 B-Air VP-33 Blower Fans Fire Repair About 29,500 Intertex has received five reports of the capacitor Purchasers should immediately stop using the recalled blower fans
(In addition, overheating in the blower fans and causing fire-related and contact the firm for a free repair kit including an S-3 capacitor
about 5,000 property damage totaling about $75,000. No injuries have and installation instructions.
were sold in been reported.
Canada)Recall Number Date Name of product Hazard Remedy Type Units Incidents Remedy
21-179 August 17, 2021 Zen Magnets and Neoballs Magnets Ingestion Refund About 10 million Zen Magnets LLC is aware of two children who ingested Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled magnets and
magnets, sold Zen Magnets and required surgery to remove the contact Zen Magnets LLC for a refund.
individually and magnets and parts of their intestines and bowels. In
in magnet sets addition, CPSC is aware of other reports of children and
teenagers ingesting high-powered magnets and requiring
surgery. A 19-month-girl died after ingesting similar high-
powered magnets.
21-772 August 12, 2021 Pacapet Fluffy Pink Area Rugs Fire Refund About 700 None Reported Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rugs and
contact Pacapet for instructions to return the recalled rugs with free
shipping in exchange for a full refund. Amazon, on behalf of Pacapet,
is contacting all known purchasers directly.
21-774 August 12, 2021 YOH Super Soft Purple Rugs Fire Refund About 100 None Reported Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rugs and
contact Suellen Roosevein for instructions on how to receive a full
refund, including shipping. Amazon, on behalf of Suellen Roosevein,
is contacting all known purchasers directly.
21-771 August 12, 2021 Andecor Girls Soft Tye Dye Area Rugs Fire Refund About 375 None Reported Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rugs and
contact And Beyond for instructions on how to receive a full refund,
including shipping. Amazon, on behalf of And Beyond, is contacting
all known purchasers directly.
21-773 August 12, 2021 Rossignol 2018 and 2019 Model Year Falling Replace About 150 (In None reported Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and
All Track DH Bicycles addition, 24 contact Rossignol for information on receiving a free replacement
were sold in front triangle of the bicycle frame. Rossignol is contacting all known
Canada) purchasers directly to arrange for free replacement parts and
installation.
21-177 August 11, 2021 Delayed Egress Locks Entrapment Repair About 2,400 The firm has received reports of 56 incidents with the Facilities using the recalled locks should contact the firm for
recalled locks. No injuries have been reported. instructions on receiving a free repair of the firmware by a technician.
21-175 August 04, 2021 LG Chem “RESU10H” Lithium-Ion Electric, Smoke, Replace About 10,000 The firm has received five reports of the lithium storage Consumers with recalled batteries should immediately contact LG
Residential Energy Storage System Fire (In addition, batteries smoking and catching on fire, resulting in Energy Solution Michigan to schedule a free replacement. LG Energy
Batteries 2017-2019 property damage and one injury. Solution Michigan will arrange for modifications to recalled batteries
RESU 10H that are connected online to reduce the risk of overheating until they
were previously can be replaced with new batteries. LG Energy Solution Michigan, its
recalled for a distributors, and its installers also are attempting to contact owners
fire hazard on directly.
December 16,
2020.)
21-174 August 04, 2021 Dehumidifiers Fire, Burn Refund About 2 million New Widetech is aware of 107 incidents of the recalled Consumers should stop using the dehumidifiers immediately and
(In addition, dehumidifiers overheating and/or catching fire, resulting in contact New Widetech for a refund. The amount of the refund will be
about 380,000 about $17 million in property damage. No injuries have pro-rated based on the age of the dehumidifier.
in Canada, and been reported.
about 25,000 in
Mexico)
21-176 August 04, 2021 True Living Sling Loungers Cuts Refund About 155,000 The firm has received three reports of the sling loungers Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sling
collapsing, resulting in amputations or lacerations to loungers, cut the fabric of the chair rendering it unusable, and contact
fingers from the metal folding joints. Dollar General to return the recalled loungers for a full refund of the
purchase price.
21-769 July 29, 2021 Children’s Sleepwear Sets Fire Refund About 2,320 None reported Consumers should immediately take the recalled sleepwear sets
away from children and stop using them. SHEIN will contact all
known purchasers. Upon returning the garment, SHEIN will refund
consumers the purchase price and provide a $10.00 gift card. If you
do not receive communication from SHEIN, please use the consumer
contact information indicated below.
21-173 July 29, 2021 Generac® and DR® 6500 Watt and Amputation, Repair About 321,160 Generac has received eight reports of injuries, seven Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable
8000 Watt portable generators Crushing (In addition, resulting in finger amputations and one in finger crushing. generators, unless the locking pin has been inserted to secure the
4,575 in handle in place before and after moving the generator, and contact
Canada) Generac for a free repair kit.
21-770 July 29, 2021 Specialized 1st Generation Turbo Levo Burn, Fire Repair About 2,500 None reported Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric
and Kenevo electric mountain bike mountain bikes and contact Specialized Bicycle for a free repair.
battery packs Specialized is contacting purchasers directly about the recall.
Consumers should not charge the recalled battery pack or expose it
to wet conditions until it has been repaired by an authorized
Specialized retailer.
21-171 July 28, 2021 Children’s Pajamas Burn Refund About 6,000 None reported Consumers should immediately take the recalled pajamas away from
children and stop using them. Amazon and/or Tkala Fashion will
contact all known purchasers with information on how to receive a
refund. If you do not receive communication from either Amazon or
Tkala Fashion, contact Tkala Fashion.
21-172 July 28, 2021 Birkenstock Kids’ Mogami Sandals Choking Refund About 15,200 None reported Consumers should immediately take the recalled sandals away from
Sizes 24-28 (in addition, children and return the sandals to the place of purchase for a full
about 27 pairs refund.
were sold in
Canada)
21-768 July 27, 2021 Removable Foam Facial Interfaces for Allergic Repair About 4 million The firm has received approximately 5,716 reports of Consumers who experience a skin irritation or reaction should
Oculus Quest 2 Virtual Reality Reaction (In addition, incidents of skin irritation and approximately 45 reports of immediately stop using the recalled foam facial interface, and all
Headsets about 172,600 consumers that required medical attention. consumers should contact Facebook Technologies to receive a free
in Canada) silicone cover. Facebook Technologies is contacting all Quest 2
users directly.
21-764 July 22, 2021 Barrington 5-Drawer Chests Tip Over, Refund, Repair About 90 Bel Furniture has received one report of the chest tipping Consumers should immediately stop using the 5-Drawer Chests and
Entrapment over and injuring a child. contact Bel Furniture for a full refund with free pick-up of the dresser
or consumers can return the drawer slides for free and dispose of the
dresser, or for a free installation of tip-over restraints by Bel
Furniture. Bel Furniture is contacting all purchasers directly.
21-765 July 22, 2021 Model Year 2021 GENERAL 1000, Injury, Crash Repair About 1,400 (In None reported. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and
GENERAL 4 1000, GENERAL XP addition, about contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free inspection and if needed,
1000 and GENERAL XP 4 1000 ROVs 130 were sold a free repair. Polaris is notifying dealers and contacting registered
in Canada) owners directly.
21-766 July 22, 2021 Model Year 2021 RZR Pro XP and Fire, Crash Repair About 1,700 (In None reported Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and
RZR Pro XP 4 Recreational Off-Road addition, 90 contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair.
Vehicles (ROVs) units were sold Polaris is notifying dealers and contacting registered owners directly.
in Canada)
(Some of these
vehicles were
previously
recalled in May
2021).
21-767 July 22, 2021 Model Years 2020 and 2021 Can-AM Fire Repair About 34,400 BRP has received three reports of incidents involving Consumers should immediately stop using track kits on the recalled
Defender HD10 side-by-side vehicles fires. No injuries have been reported. vehicles in snow conditions and contact a Can-Am dealer for a free
repair. BRP is contacting all known purchasers directly.
21-167 July 21, 2021 Caldwell E-Max® Pro BT Earmuffs Burn Replace About 13,740 None reported. Consumers should immediately remove the recalled lithium-battery
with rechargeable lithium battery packs (In addition, pack from the earmuffs and contact American Outdoor Brands for
about 88 were disposal instructions in accordance with local laws and to receive
sold in Canada) free replacement alkaline batteries; including shipping.
21-168 July 21, 2021 One Stop Gardens 15,000 and 30,000 Burn Refund About 350,000 The firm has received reports of nine incidents of flame Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tank top
BTU Tank Top Propane Heaters redirection to the rear of the heater and/or the tip switch propane heaters and return them to their local Harbor Freight Tools
safety feature melting. Three of these incidents resulted in store for a full refund of the purchase price, plus applicable tax, in the
minor burn injuries when the consumers attempted to turn form of a Harbor Freight Tools gift card. Harbor Freight Tools is
off the unit. contacting all known purchasers directly.
21-169 July 21, 2021 Rechargeable handheld fans Fire Refund About 9,780 Rite Aid has received two consumer reports of the Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rechargeable
rechargeable handheld fans overheating and emitting handheld fans and contact Rite Aid for a full refund.
smoke. No injuries have been reported.
21-763 July 15, 2021 Arroyo and Hideaway Wood Burning Burn, Fire Refund About 700 (In Real Flame has received one report of a fire involving Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Arroyo or
Fire Pits addition, about minor property damage. No injuries have been reported. Hideaway Wood Burning Fire Pits and contact Real Flame to arrange
81 in Canada) for removal of the fire pit in exchange for a full refund. Real Flame is
contacting all known purchasers directly.
21-163 July 14, 2021 Ozone 500® Girls’ and Boys’ Elevate Falling Refund, About 3,860 Academy has received one report of a person injuring Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and
24-Inch Bicycles Replace, Repair their hand under the seat when the rear shock spring bring them to any Academy Sports + Outdoors store for a free repair
compressed. or a full refund. Consumers can also contact Academy Sports +
Outdoors for a replacement shock and repair instructions or to
receive a pre-paid shipping label to return the bicycle for a full refund.
21-164 July 14, 2021 Disney Baby Winnie the Pooh Rattle Choking Refund About 54,000 Walgreens has received 8 reports of the feet on the Consumers should immediately take the recalled rattle away from
Sets Winnie the Pooh rattle detaching. No Injuries have been young children and contact Walgreens for a full refund.
reported.
21-760 July 08, 2021 ECHO EGi-2300 Watt Generators Burn, Fire Repair About 3,700 Echo has received four reports of the generator Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators
overheating or catching fire. No injuries have been and contact ECHO for instructions on how to obtain a free repair.
reported. ECHO is contacting all known purchasers directly.You can also read
