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Children's Product Recalls - August 2017
Safe Kids is committed to keeping you informed about recalls of products that can put kids at risk. This recall report includes Write Again® magnetic dry erase white boards, MixBin Electronics’ liquid glitter iPhone cases and Panelcraft’s childrens magnetic building sets. The Safe Kids’ recall center is a unique place where parents and caregivers can go to stay up-to-date on recalls of all child-related products.
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August 30, 2017 CPSC; Handi-Craft Company recalls its Dr. Brown’s Natural Bottle and Dish Soap because it can contain a harmful bacteria, posing a risk of infection and respiratory illness in immunocompromised individuals. Units: 23,000.
August 8, 2017 CPSC; Meijer recalls Wave Zone children’s swimsuits because the snaps on the swimsuits can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Units: 22,200.
August 1, 2017 CPSC; MixBin Electronics recalls liquid glitter iPhone cases because liquid and glitter can leak out of the cases, causing skin irritation and burns to consumers. Units: 263,000 (an additional 11,400 were sold in Mexico.)
Recalls
August 30, 2017 CPSC; Handi-Craft Company recalls its Dr. Brown’s Natural Bottle and Dish Doap because it can contain a harmful bacteria, posing a risk of infection and respiratory illness in immunocompromised individuals. Units: 23,000.
Recalls
August 29, 2017 CPSC; Fabri-Tech recalls infant “shortall” rompers decorated with a toolbox design and sold exclusively at Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores because the buttons on the shoulder straps can detach, posing a choking hazard to children. Units: 6,500.
August 24, 2017 CPSC; AirWair recalls unisex Dr. Martens Vegan 1460 eight eye boots sold in cherry red because prolonged, direct contact can expose the wearer to the chemical benzidine, which can cause skin irritation or rashes. Units: 30,000 (an additional 900 were sold in Canada).
August 24, 2017 CPSC; Arc’teryx recalls its Procline ski mountaineering boots because the axis pin located at the rear of the boot can dislodge, resulting in damage to the boot and posing a fall hazard. Units: 3,900 (an additional 500 were sold in Canada).
August 23, 2017 CPSC; Nutrilife recalls its Plant Products bottles of hydrogen peroxide liquid 29% oxidizer, a preservative for fresh cut flowers because the bottles do not vent properly and can cause them to explode and rupture, posing fire and burn hazards. Units: 11,800 (an additional 3,500 were sold in Canada).
August 23, 2017 CPSC; Academy Sports + Outdoors recalls its Outdoor Gourmet Crawfish kits because the hose that attached the burner to the fuel tank can melt and/or burn, posing fire and burn hazards. Units: 21,000 (an additional 17 were sold in Canada).
August 22, 2017 CPSC; Polaris recalls its GENERAL recreational off-highway vehicles because inconsistent tire pressure information can result in improperly inflated tires, posing a crash hazard. Units: 1,600.
August 16, 2016 CPSC; Batteries, some of which were counterfeit, placed into refurbished AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4 cellphones and distributed through the FedEx Supply Chain have been recalled because they can overheat and cause a fire and burn risk. Units: 10,200
August 15, 2017 CPSC; BRIO recalls its soft hammer rattles because the wooden rings on the rattles can crack and break into small pieces, posing a choking hazard to children. Units: 1,500 (an additional 190 rattles were sold in Canada).
August 15, 2017 CPSC; Pastourelle recalls Laura Ashley London Floral Clip Dot dresses because the flower petals can detach from the dress, posing a choking hazard to children. Units: 2,800.
August 15, 2017 CPSC; Dan Post Boot Company recalls three models of McRae Industrial brand boots, because they can fail to protect a consumer’s feet when heavy or sharp objects fall on them, posing an injury hazard. Units: 7,200.
August 10, 2017 CPSC; Kawasaki recalls its 2013-2017 KFX50 and 2012-2017 KFX90 Kawasaki all-terrain vehicles because the fuel tap can leak, posing fire and burn hazards. Units: 15,000.
August 8, 2017 CPSC; Polaris recalls its 2014 through 2017 Scrambler XP 1000 all-terrain vehicles because the throttle release switch can fail, posing a crash hazard. Units: 2,300.
August 8, 2017 CPSC; NVIDIA recalls European plug heads for its NVIDIA Shield Power Adapters because the plug head can break exposing the metal prongs, posing an electric shock hazard. Units: 6,900.
August 3, 2017 CPSC; Belle Investment Corporation recalls its Richie House-branded children’s 100 percent polyester robes because they fail to meet federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children. Units: 1500.
August 2, 2017 CPSC; Fred’s recalls mini barrel charcoal grills because the exterior paint on the grill can ignite, posing fire and burn hazards. Units: 2,000.
August 2, 2017 CPSC; Sweet Bamboo recalls children’s two-piece woven pajama sets because the pajamas fail to meet the federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children. Units: 500.
August 1, 2017 CPSC; Panelcraft recalls children’s magnetic building sets because corner welds can break, allowing the panels and frames to separate and release magnets during play. When released, exposed magnets can create a choking hazard. Units: 2,000.
August 1, 2017 CPSC; MixBin Electronics recalls liquid glitter iPhone cases because liquid and glitter can leak out of the cases, causing skin irritation and burns to consumers. Units: 263,000 (an additional 11,400 were sold in Mexico.)