The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging consumers to immediately remove or replace latch and lock systems installed on recalled "Lane" and "Virginia Maid" brand cedar chests. The chests were recalled because the latches automatically lock when the lid is closed. Between 1977 and 2015, 14 children suffocated to … [Read more...]
Graco recalls highchairs sold exclusively at Walmart
On March 1, 2018, Graco recalled about 36,000 Table2Table 6-in-1 Highchairs due to fall hazards. The highchair's rear legs can pivot out of position, causing the chair to be unstable and posing a fall hazard to a child in the chair. Graco has received 38 reports of the pivoting rear legs, including five reports of bruising injuries caused by … [Read more...]
Popular motorcycle helmet recalled for failure to comply with federal safety requirements
H&H Sports Protection (H&H) has issued a voluntary recall of certain Torc T-55 V2 low-profile half helmets, sized XS to XXL. The helmets fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) requirements for motorcylce helmets. The helmets may not protect the wearer from head impact during a collision. In addition, the helmets have the … [Read more...]
Walmart Recalls 1.2 Million Rival Water Kettles for Shock & Burn Hazards
Walmart recently issued a large scale recall of 1.2 million Rival brand electric water kettles after reports that the kettles' heating element can fail and rupture, posing serious burn and shock hazards to consumers. Walmart Recalls Rival Brand Water Kettle after 80 Incident Reports The massive recall was prompted by 80 incident reports that … [Read more...]
Fisher Price Issues Recall of Infant Cradle Swings due to Fall Hazards
Fisher Price has issued a voluntary recall of their Cradle 'n Swings line of infant swings, sighting a fall hazard that stems from bad assembly instructions. A seat peg included in the assembly, when not fully engaged, can cause the seat to fall unexpectedly. The recall includes three models of swings in the line, including the Soothing … [Read more...]