According to the latest recall announcement, Catalina Outdoor Fireplaces are being recalled over a possible burn and laceration hazard. These devices come with glass components that could break if the fire is lit, which could cause a laceration hazard to bystanders. The federal agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has stated that at least three reports of incidents caused by the breaking glass were received. Injuries, however, were not reported. The company has reported that consumers may identify the recalled (read more)
Read MoreAccording to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission certain window fittings are being recalled over a possible injury hazard. The reports show that at least 5,000 units of window fittings manufactured by G-U Yapi are being recalled after the company received two reports of the product failing and leading to injuries. The federal agency reported that the window fittings may break unexpectedly, which could cause the entire window structure to fall. One of the incidents reported to the firm resulted (read more)
Read MoreSeveral motor coaches are being recalled by Tiffin Motorhomes over a possible overheating issue. According to a recent release issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, all units of the 2010 through 2013 Allegro Bus motor coaches were equipped with an engine that may have been produced with insufficient shielding between the floor and the exhaust pipe, which could lead to the overheating of the floor exactly above the engine chamber. If the area becomes extremely hot, the risk (read more)
Read MoreOwners of the 2012 and 2013 Ducati Diavel motorcycles could be affected by a recent recall. According to Safecar.gov and multiple media outlets, the side stand in some of these bikes could be affected in the pivitol area, which would increase the possibility the item would bend or break. This could lead to damage of the motorcycle, injury to persons present, and a possible malfunction of the safety switch associated with the side stand. The federal agency stated that Ducati (read more)
Read MoreReports show that Alumina Inc., the company that created the Boatwheels brand of vehicles, fears that they may not have properly treated one of their parts for heat, which could eventually cause an accident and an injury to anyone who buys one of the possible models affected. Alumina wants to avoid that and decided to issue this recall announcement with the help of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA asks buyers to contact the company for replacement and (read more)
Read MoreBumbo International is recalling about 4 million baby seats for repair. The seats, sold in most major retailers nationwide, can apparently be maneuvered unexpectedly by the infant, who could fall out of the seat, which completely nullifies the product’s initial intent. The company is aware of about 50 incidents associated with this product in the last 5 years. The repair kit, basically just a belt, can be acquired through the site’s website or by calling the company right away. If you (read more)
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Ceiling Fans Recalled Due to Injury Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Air Comfort Products, which is part of Emerson Electric Company announced recently that multiple ceiling fans are being recalled. According to the news, Emerson Corsair Ceiling Fans are being recalled because some items could be potentially dangerous because the hanger bracket in these products can spread apart unexpectedly and cause the fan to fall from the ceiling. There are 870 units of these ceiling fans listed under this recall alert. Read the full article (read more)
Read MoreCertain models of Micro Bird G5 buses are being recalled, according to a series of news articles. The recall announcement shows that all units of the 2011 through 2012 of Micro Bird G5 buses are being recalled by the company over defective emergency exits. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has revealed that ProLo roof hatches may be forcefully opened due to increased friction between the rear plate assemblies. The hatches fail to conform to the standards of the federal (read more)
Read MoreIn spite of several announcements, certain defective child restraint systems manufactured by Evenflo are still being used by parents all across the country, according to the news. The company is rcalling Maestro models of the company’s child restraint systems with model numbers beginning in 310 due to a defect in the shell near the front harness of the product, which can develop a crack during a crash, leaving a child improperly restrained and increasing the risk for serious injury or (read more)
Read MoreBurlington Coat Factory has recently decided to agree on paying a large civil penalty for failing to report its sale of dangerous and previously recalled children’s merchandise. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says that between the years of 2003 and 2010 the company sold children’s clothing with drawstrings at the neck, a known safety hazard that had resulted in a previous recall in the past. The $1,500,000 penalty is the largest in the agency’s history. Selling recalled and hazardous (read more)
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