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Children's Product Recalls - December 2017

Safe Kids is committed to keeping you informed about recalls of products that can put kids at risk. This recall report includes more than 82,000 “Surprise Fountain” fireworks, 2,400 SquattyPottymus children’s toilet step stools and over 23,000 Dream on Me crib mattresses. More than 58,000 products were recalled for violating federal flammability standards. 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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Top Recalls

December 21, 2017 CPSC; Wohali Outdoors recalls children’s three-piece pajama sets with coordinating robes sold exclusively at Bass Pro Shops because they fail to meet federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children. Units: 26,800 (an additional 2,000 were sold in Canada).

December 12, 2017 CPSC; Dream on Me recalls its foam and spring mattresses for cribs and toddler beds because the mattresses fail to meet the mandatory federal flammability standard for mattresses, posing fire and burn hazards. Units: 23,400.

Recalls

December 28, 2017 CPSC; The Land of Nod recalls Nook toddler beds because the headboard can detach from the bed frame and fall onto the bed, posing an entrapment hazard to children. Units: 70.

December 28, 2017 CPSC; Western Gas recalls Propane (LP) Gas because the propane may not contain sufficient levels of odorant to help alert consumers to a gas leak. Units: 45.7 million gallons.

December 22, 2017 CPSC; Vilo Home recalls Marseille dining benches because the foam seat cushion and base can crack in the middle and cause bench to collapse, posing a fall hazard. Units: 200.

December 22, 2017; Shoes for Crews recalls ACE Zeus work boots because the boots were wrongly advertised as puncture-resistant, posing an injury hazard. Units: 4,300.

December 21, 2017 CPSC; Rocky Mountain Bicycles recalls its 2018 Altitude, Instinct and Pipeline mountain bicycles because the brake cable housing was not secured properly during manufacturing, which can cause brake failure, posing crash and injury hazards to the rider. Units: 1,300 (an additional 1,800 were sold in Canada).

December 21, 2017 CPSC; Brompton Bicycle recalls its folding bicycles because the bottom bracket, which connects the crankset to the bike frame, can break during use, posing a fall hazard. Units: 8,400 (an additional 1,300 were sold in Canada).

December 21, 2017 CPSC; American Honda recalls its EB2800i and EG2800i portable gasoline generators because the carburetor can leak gasoline, posing fire and burn hazards. Units: 34,000.

December 21, 2017 CPSC; John Deere recalls its Crossover Gator utility vehicles because the steering shaft can separate from the steering rack assembly and result in a loss of vehicle steering control, posing crash and injury hazards. Units: 68,300.

December 21, 2017 CPSC; Melville Direct recalls Bits and Pieces Fiber Optic indoor plugs in Christmas trees because the AC power adapter can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Units: 1,900.

December 21, 2017 CPSC; Polaris recalls RAZR XP 4 Turbo ROVs because the return fuel line can be improperly secured, which can cause fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard. Units: 560.

December 19, 2017 CPSC; Squatty Potty recalls its SquattyPottymus children’s toilet step stools because the step (hat) can detach while a child is standing on it, posing injury and fall hazards. Units: 2,400.

December 19, 2017 CPSC; Superior Importers recalls all Basic 6-inch and 8-inch Home Life mattresses in all sizes because they fail to meet the federal flammability standards for mattresses, posing fire and burn hazards. Units: 6,200.

December 19, 2017 CPSC; Monte Carlo recalls its Cyclone ceiling fans because the brackets connected to the fan blades can break, causing the blades to fall, posing an injury hazard. Units: 3,400 (an additional 50 were sold in Canada).

December 19, 2017 CPSC; Matrix Fireworks recalls its Jumbo Fireworks “Surprise Fountains” because they are overloaded with pyrotechnics to increase the sound they make, violating the federal standard for fireworks, posing burn and explosion hazards to consumers. Units: 56,200.

December 14, 2017 CPSC; Todd Snyder recalls Todd Snyder + Champion brand sweatshirts because the sweatshirts fail to meet the federal flammability standards for textiles, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers. Units: 2,100 (an additional 40 were sold in Canada).

December 14, 2017 CPSC; Hunter Fan recalls its Contempo ceiling fans because the owner’s manual instructs consumers to install the light globe incorrectly and the globe may fall, posing an impact injury hazard. Units: 168,000 (an additional 1,900 were sold in Canada).

December 14, 2017 CPSC; Pier 1 Imports recalls its decorative glass pumpkins with wooden stems because the stem can detach when picked up, causing the glass pumpkin to fall and break, posing a laceration hazard. Units: 16,600 (an additional 430 were sold in Canada).

December 14, 2017 CPSC; Crate and Barrel recalls Dakota benches because the benches can tip over, posing a fall hazard. Units: 6,800 (an additional 575 were sold in Canada).

December 11, 2017 CPSC; Ravin Crossbows recalls Ravin Arrow Nocks because the crossbow can fail to discharge when the trigger is pulled if the “nock” is not fully engaged with the bowstring. This can result in the bow discharging prematurely, posing an injury hazard to users. Units: 220,000 (an additional 3,600 were sold in Canada).

December 8, 2017 CPSC; One Stop Shop recalls 100 percent cotton knit, long-sleeve, children’s holiday pajama sets because they fail to meet the federal flammability standard for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children. Units: 350.

December 7, 2017 CPSC; Westinghouse recalls its igen2500 and ipro2500 portable inverter generators because the generators can overheat and cause a fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. Units: 4,500.

December 5, 2017 CPSC; Netgear recalls power adapters for outdoor Arlo cameras because water can leak into the weatherproof connector on the power adapter and cause a short circuit, melting and overheating, posing fire and burn hazards. Units: 7,300 (an additional 400 were sold in Canada).

December 4, 2017 FDA; The Kroger Company recalls Comforts FOR BABY Purified Water with Fluoride because the water may be contaminated with the mold Talaromyces penicillium, posing risks of irritation, allergic reaction, asthma attack and infection in immunocompromised individuals.

December 4, 2017 CPSC; West Elm recalls its Industrial Task Table Lamps because the electrical wire that runs through the lamps can be cut or frayed by the lamp’s adjustable joint, posing a risk of electrical shock to consumers. Units: 43,000.

December 1, 2017 CPSC; Camso recalls dirt to snow bike conversion kits because the pin that secures the brake pads can loosen, posing crash and impact hazards. Units: 280 (an additional 316 were sold in Canada).

November 30, 2017 CPSC; Kobuta recalls its RTV-X series utility vehicles because the seat belt stays can break, posing an injury hazard to consumers in the event of a crash. Units: 26,900.