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Recalls

June 09, 2016
Hazard:

The body armor can fail to meet performance requirements for Level III body armor, allowing a bullet to penetrate, and pose a risk of gunshot injury or death.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled body armor and contact the firm for instructions to receive replacement body armor. AR500 will contact all known purchasers about the recall.

Units:

About 10,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (844) 887-8824
June 09, 2016
Hazard:

The handgun security safes can be opened without the use of a combination allowing unauthorized access to a handgun, posing a serious risk of injury to children and others.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled handgun safes and contact Rhino Metals for instructions and how to return the safe for a full refund.

Units:

About 400

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 701-9128
June 09, 2016
Hazard:

The screen-printing on the fabric of the chairs and swings contains excessive levels of lead, which is a violation of the federal lead paint standard.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and swings, take them away from children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Units:

About 6,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (888) 753-9040
June 08, 2016
Hazard:

The front handle bar assembly of the sleds can break, posing a crash hazard.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sleds and contact Kwik Tek for a free replacement front end.

Units:

About 4,200

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 624-1297
June 07, 2016
Hazard:

The bicycle seatstay or linkage component parts used to connect the seat tube and rear axle dropouts can be incorrectly sized which can cause the frame to collapse, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Focus Bicycles to schedule a free inspection and repair.

Units:

About 80

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (877) 753-4480
June 02, 2016
Hazard:

The bunk bed’s side mattress support rails can crack or break, posing a fall hazard.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the bunk beds and contact Hillsdale Furniture to arrange for the free installation of free replacement rails by Bob’s Discount Furniture. Bob’s Discount Furniture is contacting known customers directly.

Units:

About 20,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 368-0999
June 02, 2016
Hazard:

The pneumatic lifting mechanism can pinch or break fingers during assembly or use, posing a risk of serious injury.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled converters and contact the firm for a free repair kit.

Units:

About 750

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 349-3839
June 02, 2016
Hazard:

The ceramic mug’s handle can break, posing a burn or laceration hazard to consumers.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ceramic mugs and contact Debco Bag for instructions on receiving a replacement mug.

Units:

About 150 (in addition, about 24,000 were sold in Canada)

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (844) 730-5005
June 02, 2016
Hazard:

The “slider bracelet” in the jewelry-making kit contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately take these recalled products away from children and contact LaRose for instructions to receive a full refund.

Units:

About 175,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (855) 345-4693
June 01, 2016
Hazard:

The boombox can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled boombox, unplug it, keep it powered off and contact Mohu for a box and pre-paid return shipping label to send the recalled unit to Mohu for a full refund.

Units:

About 1,700

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (855) 446-6648
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