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Recalls

February 25, 2021
Hazard:

The products contain the substance methyl salicylate which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA).  The packaging of the products is not child resistant, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately store the product in a safe location out of reach of children and contact MTIG Productions for a full refund.  All known purchasers are being contacted directly. 

Units:

About 1,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 717-1969
February 25, 2021
Hazard:

The chair’s back can detach, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and inspect the chairs for missing screw holes and wood screws on the underside of the chair seat base.  Home Depot is contacting all purchasers directly to provide inspection instructions. 

Units:

About 3,100

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 466-3337
February 24, 2021
Hazard:

The candle holders can catch on fire if they come in contact with the candle’s flame, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candle holders and return them to any Urban Outfitters store for a full refund.  Customers can also contact Urban Outfitters to receive a prepaid return label to return the candle holders by mail.  Urban Outfitters is contacting online purchasers by email. 

Units:

About 2,700 (In addition, about 60 in Canada)

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 282-2200
February 24, 2021
Hazard:

 The portable generators have a wiring error which can result in an electrical shock to users.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact Northern Tool & Equipment to schedule a free repair by an authorized dealer.

Units:

About 3,640

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (866) 443-2576
February 24, 2021
Hazard:

The pull handle on some units can fail to activate the fire alarm system when manually pulled, posing a risk of failure to alert consumers to a fire.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately contact Potter Electric or their fire alarm system dealers/installers for a free replacement. All known Potter Electric distributors and dealers/installers have been notified directly by the firm. 

Units:

About 735

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 325-3936
February 24, 2021
Hazard:

The recalled helmets were incorrectly advertised and marketed for children aged 2 years or older.  However, the recalled helmets do not comply with minimum safety requirements for children younger than 5 and pose a risk of head injury to those children.

Remedy:

Consumers with children between the ages of 2 and 4 should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact SmartPool for a full refund.

Units:

About 480

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (609) 212-0221
February 17, 2021
Hazard:

The convenience charging receptacles and/or USB ports installed in the accent tables can have an electrical issue resulting in reverse polarity, which can pose a shock hazard to the user.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the charging receptacles and ports and contact Jimco Lamp for a full refund or free replacement accent table.

Units:

About 99,000 (In addition, 11,000 units were sold in Canada)

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (833) 659-0753
February 17, 2021
Hazard:

The auger can fail to disengage when the control lever is released, posing an amputation hazard.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Toro Power Max Snowthrower and contact a Toro authorized dealer for a free repair.

Units:

About 6,700

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (833) 254-8856
February 17, 2021
Hazard:

The heating element/wiring on the smoker is defective, posing an electric shock hazard to consumers.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the Presto Indoor Electric Smokers and contact the firm to receive return instructions, or return the product to the store where it was purchased for a refund.

Units:

About 25,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (833) 909-1524
February 17, 2021
Hazard:

Paint on the red and blue magnet contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban.  Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.  In addition, the product packaging lacks the required warning labels for magnets and balloons.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled science kit, take the included red and blue magnet away from children, and contact Anker Play Products to receive a full refund.

Units:

About 13,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (877) 236-1945
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