Recent Recalls
For your safety I have compiled a list of the most recent recalls from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
Below is a list of the top 4 recalls as issued by the CPSC.
1. Steam Cleaners Recalled by Thane International Due to Shock and Burn Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: H2O Mop Steam Cleaners
Units: About 580,000
Distributor: Thane International, Inc., of La Quinta, Calif.
Hazard: The power cord can unexpectedly wear down and expose the wiring, posing a shock and burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Thane has received 10 reports of incidents involving shock injuries and eight reports of incidents involving burn injuries.
Description: The H2O Mop is an electrically-powered appliance for cleaning a variety of floor surfaces that uses microfiber or disposable cloths on a cleaning head through which steam is dispersed. H2O Mops are white with a purple water tank with the “H20” and “M” symbol printed on the top of the cleaning head. The model numbers of affected units are 808.092 and OEM-TV-001. This recall only includes H2O Mops with the following reference numbers printed on the label on the back of the product: 200709198 to 200803148 or H20M1000 to M-H20M1198.
Sold: Directly to consumers by Thane through television infomercials; on the Web at www.thane.com; by QVC, through its televised shopping program; and by retailers nationwide from June 2007 through December 2008 for about $100.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using recalled steam cleaners and contact Thane to receive a free repair kit. Thane is sending repair kits to all consumers who purchased recalled units directly from Thane.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Thane anytime at (800) 485-0017 or visit the firm’s Web site at www.h2omopservice.com
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2. Children’s Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by EMH Associates Due to Entrapment Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Hooded jackets
Units: About 4,400
Distributor: EMH Associates Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Hazard: The jackets have a drawstring around the waist which can pose an entrapment hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled children’s jackets were sold in sizes 7/8 through 16 and have RN number 115036 and style numbers WD36687 or WD36689, which is located on the care label of all garments. The jackets come in turquoise and brown plaid, pink, and orange and brown plaid.
Sold at: Meijers Stores nationwide in July 2008 for about $15.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to EMH Associates Inc. for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information contact EMH Associates collect at (212) 575-4311 between 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.meijer.com
CPSC is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about it by visiting https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx
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3. Evenflo Recalls Telephone Toys Due to Choking Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Evenflo Switch-A-Roo Telephone Toys
Units: About 25,000
Manufacturer: Evenflo Co. Inc., of Miamisburg, Ohio
Hazard: A mirror decal attached to the toy can peel away, posing a potential choking hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recall involves Evenflo Switch-A-Roo telephone toys made between October 2008 and June 2009. The model number is 6391911.
Sold at: Juvenile product stores nationwide, including Toys ‘R Us for about $8.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the mirror decal from the toy and permanently dispose of it.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Evenflo at (800) 233-5921 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at safety.evenflo.com
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4. Energizer Wallplate Nightlights Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Energizer Light On Demand Wallplate Nightlights
Units: About 3,000
Importer: Energizer, of St. Louis, Mo.
Manufacturer: Sonco Product Co., of China
Hazard: The nightlight can overheat, especially if additional devices are plugged into its outlets, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled wall light is white, plugs into the wall, has a plug in base into which additional devices can be plugged, and has a removable/rechargeable light/flashlight. Model LODNLWP is stamped on the back of the unit. The wall light measures about 6 inches high, 5 inches wide, and 3 inches deep. No other Light on Demand products are included in this recall.
Sold at: Mass merchandisers, office supply stores, and various other retailers nationwide and on the Web from August 2008 through July 2009 for about $26.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using this recalled nightlight, unplug it, and contact Energizer for information on returning the light to receive a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Energizer at (800) 782-2013 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.energizer.com
CPSC would like to know about any incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. To report a problem you may visi these websites: https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx http://www.recalls.gov/recent.html
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