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    Overview of CPSC notifications on recalls in November 2018

    Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls 32 batches of products in October 2018. There are 17 batches of Chinese products, accounting for 53.125%.

    Based on our statistics, the Chinese products notified through the CPSC in October were as below:

    Recall date Product Hazard Incidents/Injuries Remedy
    018-10-02 Name: Cooler/Grills

    Units: About 275

    Recall number: 19-002

    Manufactured in: China

    The wooden cabinet surrounding the grill can catch fire, posing a fire hazard. The firm has received two reports of the wood surrounding the grill burning. No injuries have been reported. Refund
    2018-10-09 Name: Decorative driftwood pineapples

    Units: About 1500

    Recall number: 19-005

    Manufactured in: China

    The metal leaves on top of the pineapples have sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store has received two reports of consumers cutting their fingers on the metal leaves on the pineapples, resulting in one injury that required stitches. Refund
    2018-10-10 Name: Mountain bikes Units: About 820

    Recall number: 19-704

    Manufactured in: China

    The chainstays can crack, which can lead to failure of the chainstay, rear wheel detachment and loss of control, posing a crash hazard. The firm is aware of 20 chain stays cracking which could lead to failures. No injuries have been reported. Repair
    2018-10-10 Name:  Everyday Yoga Backless Yoga Chairs and Everyday Yoga Tall Backless Yoga Chairs

    Units: About 12,400 (in addition, about 120 were sold in Canada)

    Recall number: 19-705

    Manufactured in: China

    The chairs can break at the seat or back welded support rod connecting the back legs of the chair, posing a fall hazard. Spiral edge has received three reports of the chairs breaking, including one minor injury reported. Refund
    2018-10-11 Name:  All-Pro and Defiant solar-powered outdoor LED light fixtures

    Units: About 350,000 (in addition, about 11,963 were sold in Canada)

    Recall number: 19-009

    Manufactured in: China

    The batteries in the solar-powered light fixtures can overheat and cause the light fixture’s housing to melt, posing a fire hazard. Cooper Lighting has received seven reports of light fixtures overheating and property damage. No injuries have been reported. Repair
    2018-10-16 Name: Tubeez Baby Bath Support Seats

    Units: About 80 (in addition, about 5,109 were sold in Canada)

    Recall number: 19-011

    Manufactured in: China

    The bath support seat fails to meet the federal safety standard including the requirements for stability. The bath seat can tip over or an infant can slip underneath the front support, posing a drowning hazard. None reported Refund
    2018-10-16 Name: Eddie Bauer fabric infant carriers

    Units:  About 22,000

    Recall number: 19-010

    Manufactured in: China

    The buckles on the infant carriers can break, posing a fall hazard to children. The firm is aware of eight reported incidents of broken buckles.  No injuries have been reported. Refund

    Replace

     

    2018-10-18 Name: Wireless charger bedside pockets

    Units:  About 3,600

    Recall number: 19-013

    Manufactured in: China

    The wireless charger bedside pockets can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. Kierland has received three reports of smoke coming from the charger pockets. No injuries have been reported. Refund
    2018-10-19 Name:  Wireless speakers

    Units: About 164,000

    Recall number: 19-017

    Manufactured in: China

    The lithium-ion batteries in the wireless speakers can overheat and catch fire, posing a fire hazard. Brookstone has received 12 reports of the speakers overheating and catching fire, resulting in five reports of property damage totaling about $2,000. Refund
    2018-10-24 Name:  Neon one-wheel electric skateboards

    Units: About 10,000

    Recall number: 19-020

    Manufactured in: China

    The tire on the skateboard can deflate, posing a fall hazard to the user. The firm has received 128 reports of flat tires.  No injuries have been reported. Label

    New Instructions

     

    2018-10-25 Name: Lazer bicycle helmets

    Units: About 4200

    Recall number: 19-021

    Manufactured in: China

    The bicycle helmets do not comply with the federal safety standard for bicycle helmets, posing a risk of head injury. None reported Replace
    018-10-25 Name: 2018 Schwinn Abbott Adult Men’s Full Suspension Mountain Bicycles

    Units: About 17600

    Recall number: 19-019

    Manufactured in: China

    The downtube on the bicycles can crack, posing a fall hazard Pacific Cycle has received 37 reports of cracks in the bike’s downtube. One injury has been reported, involving cuts and abrasions. Replace
    2018-10-25 Name: Haier Top-Mount Refrigerators

    Units: About 137,000

    Recall number: 19-015

    Manufactured in: China

    An electrical component in the refrigerator can short circuit, posing a fire hazard. Haier America has received three reports of smoke, fire and associated property damage. No injuries have been reported. Repair
    2018-10-25 Name: Infant Rattles

    Units: About 6,100 (in addition, about 30 were sold in Canada)

    Recall number: 19-024

    Manufactured in: Taiwan

    Pieces of the rattle can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants. I play has received three reports of pieces detaching from the rattle. No injuries have been reported. Refund
    2018-10-26 Name: INNOCHEER children’s musical instruments sets

    Units: About 440

    Recall number: 19-709

    Manufactured in: China

    Paint on the maracas, xylophone and carrying case contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues. None Reported Refund
    2018-10-31 Name: Slap bracelets

    Units: About 22500

    Recall number: 19-026

    Manufactured in: China

    The slap bracelet’s metal wristband can pierce the protective fabric around it and expose sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard to young children. Fantasia Accessories has received four reports of the bracelets piercing the fabric cover, resulting in five injuries of minor cuts to consumers’ hands or wrists. Replace
    2018-10-31 Name: Recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)

    Units: About 1800

    Recall number: 19-711

    Manufactured in: China

    The throttle pedal can be pushed past the throttle stop and not return to the idle position, posing a crash hazard. None Reported Repair

    Accompanying remedies (refund, replacement, and repair) are taken for such notifications.

    As notified on the CPSC website, some customers have already got injured due to the potential hazards.

     

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