2/8/13

February Recall Roundup: The Heated Parka’s Revenge

(Columbia/CPSC)

(Columbia/CPSC)



In this month’s Recall Roundup, pots and pans collapse on themselves, kids need to keep away from some vitamins, and battery-operated electric parkas turn on their owners and give them too much of a good thing.

KITCHEN AND APPLIANCES

BlueStar Wall Ovens – fire hazard

Progressive International Canning Jar Lifters – laceration hazard

Hy Cite Enterprises Royal Prestige Thermal Wall Pots and Pans – Pans can collapse on themselves; burn hazard. Sold door-to-door only.

Target Hand-Held Air Mister – mister may shatter


FURNITURE

World Imports Bunk Beds – entrapment hazard

Mattress Cloud Mattresses – violates flammability standard

Natart Chelsea and Million Dollar Baby Dressers – tip-over hazard

Dolan Northwest Floor Lamps – fire and shock hazard


BABIES AND KIDS

Bugaboo Strollers – fall and choking hazard

Target Children’s Two-Piece Pajama Sets – violates flammability standard

Circo Girls Fleece Pajamas (Target) - violates flammability standard

EVO Strollers – Strangulation Hazard

4moms Playard Sheets – Entrapment hazard


MEDICINE AND SUPPLEMENTS

FoodState MegaFood One Daily Supplements – packaging not childproof

Triaminic And Theraflu – packaging not childproof


CLOTHING

Columbia Sportswear Heated Jackets – jackets can overheat and burn wearer’s wrists

Columbia Sportswear Jacket Batteries – fire and burn hazard


SPORTS AND OUTDOORS

Powertec Weight Workbenches – bracket can break; injury hazard

Implus Footcare Perfect Fitness Resistance Bands (Walmart) – bands can detach; injury hazard

Specialized Bicycle Components Bicycles – steerer tube can break

Sportspower BouncePro 14’ Trampolines (Walmart) – enclosure netting can break

Enduro Motorcycles – fuel leak, fire, and crash hazard

Academy Sports + Outdoors Crossbow Cocking Ropes – string may break


FARM EQUIPMENT

Top Hatch Egg Incubators – fire hazard; chicks much too young to roast




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