Below you will find a list of products recalled within the month of April. All of these products pose a health and personal injury risk such as burn injuries, poisoning, choking/strangulation hazards, and wrongful death.
It is very important to frequently check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (USCPSC) to be sure you do not own or use any dangerous products. USCPSC is an independent federal regulatory agency developed in 1972 that strives to protect consumers from risks of serious injury or death from faulty products.
USCPSC’s responsibilities include:
- Developing voluntary safety standards for manufacturers
- Issuing and enforcing mandatory standards for manufacturers
- Banning products if they are too dangerous for the public
- Arranging a repair, replacement or refund with manufacturers of faulty products
- Researching product hazards
- Informing/educating the public and manufacturers of product standards, faulty products and hazards
Check out their 2020 performance report here if you are interested in the details of their recent work.
In the event that you are in possession of a faulty product, follow the instructions below, provided by the USCPSC. If you or a loved one have been injured due to a faulty product consult a personal injury attorney for guidance on your next steps and holding the wrongdoers accountable for causing harm.
doTERRA – Deep Blue, PastTense, and Deep Blue Touch Essential Oils
Safety Concern/ Injury Risk
These products contain methyl salicylate which poses a risk of poisoning and
lacks child safe packaging.
How to Address Hazard
Store the products in a child proof location or dispose of the product.
Contact
doTERRA for a free replacement:
- Website: http://www.doterranotices.com/notice1
- E-mail:cpscrecall@doterranotices.com
- Phone: (800) 411-8151
Amazon/BATTOP – Infant Bath Seats
Safety Concern/ Injury Risk
These bath seats do not meet stability standards, can tip, and pose a risk of
drowning.
How to Address Hazard
Stop using the bath seat.
Contact
BATTOP for return instructions, free shipping, and a full refund:
- E-mail: service@2battop.net
RH – Children’s Bath Wraps
Safety Concern/ Injury Risk
These robes fail to meet flammability standards increasing the risk of burn
injuries.
How to Address Hazard
Stop using the bath wrap.
Contact
Contact RH for a full refund:
- Website: http://www.rh.com
- E-mail: recall@rh.com
- Phone: (833) 917-3405
Epicure – Glass Prep Bowls
Safety Concern/ Injury Risk
These bowls can break and pose a laceration hazard.
How to Address Hazard
Immediately stop using the bowls.
Contact
Epicure for a free replacement product:
- Website: http://www.epicure.com
- E-mail: customerexperience@epicure.com
- Phone: (855) 668-5909
Goal Zero – Power Cables
Safety Concern/ Injury Risk
The power cables pose a fire hazard and burn injury risk. The pin inside the
connector can deform and over heat.
How to Address Hazard
Stop using the power cord immediately.
Contact
Goal Zero for a free replacement.
- Website: http://www.goalzero.com
- E-mail: productreplacement@goalzero.com
- Phone: (888) 794-6250
One Million Greenworks and Power Works Pressure Washer Spray Guns, Distributed by HongKong Sun Rise Trading
Safety Concern/ Injury Risk
The spray gun poses an impact injury risk because the connector can break and
dislodge the hose or parts of the connector.
How to Address Hazard
Stop using the recalled spray gun.
Contact
HongKong Sun Rise Trading for a free replacement of the spray gun handle.
- Website: http://www.greenworkstools.com
- Phone: (833) 211-9185
GEO Essential – Wintergreen Organic Essential Oil and Alleviate Organic Essential Oil
Safety Concern/ Injury Risk
These products contain methyl salicylate which poses a risk of poisoning if
consumed and lacks child safe packaging.
How to Address Hazard
Stop using and dispose the essential oils.
Contact
Geo Essential is automatically refunding customers the full purchase price through the distribution channel the oils were purchased.
- Website: http://www.geoessential.com
- Phone: (855) 502-5363
Verizon – Ellipsis Jetpack Mobile Hotspots – imported by Franklin Wireless
Safety Concern/ Injury Risk
The battery poses a fire and burn injury hazard.
How to Address Hazard
Prior to returning the product to Verizon, unplug it, store out of reach of
children, on top of a hard surface, with ventilation, away from combustibles.
If one must use the product for internet access:
- Turn the hotspot on and allow the hotspot to receive two automatic software updates.
- Leave the device powered on while it is plugged in.
- The hotspot should be unplugged and turned off when not in use.
Contact
Verizon to receive a free replacement and return envelope for the dysfunctional hotspot.
- Website: http://www.ellipsisjetpackrecall.expertinquiry.com
- Phone: (855) 205-2627
Black Diamond – PIEPS DSP Avalanche Transceivers
Safety Concern/ Injury Risk
The transceiver can switch modes if it is not locked/installed in the harness preventing it from transmitting a signal. Emergency services may not be able to locate a skier/hiker in case of avalanche or emergency resulting in severe injury or death. One death has been reported.
How to Address Hazard
Stop using the transceiver.
Contact
Black Diamond for a free replacement carrying system and updated user guide.
- Website: http://www.blackdiamondequipment.com
- Email: dsprecall@bdel.com
- Phone: (866) 306-0865
Battat – Infant Teethers – Sold at Target
Safety Concern/ Injury Risk
These teethers pose a choking hazard. The plastic wings have detached from the body of the teether.
How to Address Hazard
Stop using the teethers and keep away from children.
Contact
Return the teether at Target or contact Battat for a full refund.
- Website: http://www.battatco.com
- Email: recalls@battatco.com
- Phone: (844) 963-2479
Audio-Technica – Charging Cases with Wireless Headphones
Safety Concern/ Injury Risk
The case can overheat causing burn injuries and posing a fire hazard.
How to Address Hazard
Stop using the charging case.
Contact
Audio-Technica for information regarding return of the charging case for a free replacement.
- Email: recall@atus.com
- Phone: (800) 518-2520
Cat & Jack – Baby Rompers – Sold at Target
Safety Concern/ Injury Risk
The heart-shaped deals on the knees of the romper can peel off and cause choking if swallowed by children.
How to Address Hazard
Stop using the romper and keep out of reach of children.
Contact
Target for a full refund.
- Website: http://www.target.com
- Phone: (800) 440-0680
Playgro – Infant Activity Rattles
Safety Concern/ Injury Risk
The rattles pose a choking hazard from the abacus ring on the horses’ back which can separate and release small beads.
How to Address Hazard
Stop using the rattles and keep away from children.
Contact
Playgro for a free replacement.
- Website: https://us.playgro.com/
- Email: customercare@playgro.com
- Phone: (855) 775-2947
BRAV USA – Youth Jackets with Drawstrings
Safety Concern/ Injury Risk
The drawstrings in the hood and waist area can catch on playground equipment, or other objects causing a choking or entrapment hazard.
How to Address Hazard
Remove the drawstrings from the jacket or stop using the jacket.
Contact
BRAV USA for a full refund.
- Website: http://swixsport.com
- Email: usa@brav.com
- Phone (800) 343-8335
Brompton Bicycle – Electric Folding Bicycle
Safety Concern/ Injury Risk
A software malfunction can cause the electric system to continue assisting the motor and increase momentum when the rider is not pedaling. This can cause falls, injuries, and accidents.
How to Address Hazard
Stop using the bike until you contact Brompton Electric for a free software upgrade.
Contact
Brompton Electric or a local authorized Brompton Electric dealer for the upgrade.
- Website: https://us.brompton.com/recall
- Email: support@brompton.com
- Phone: (800) 578-6785
Metal Ware – NESCO Coffee Bean Roaster
Safety Concern/ Injury Risk
The roaster poses a fire hazard and burn risk by overheating.
How to Address Hazard
Stop using the roaster.
Contact
Metal Ware for a full refund or a larger sum in the form of store credit.
- Website: http://www.nesco.com
- Email: beanroaster@ nesco.com
- Phone (888) 993-9243
Kawasaki USA – ATV & Recreational Off-Highway utility Vehicles
Safety Concern/ Injury Risk
The ATVs pose a fire hazard and burn risk because the fuel pump retainer plate bolts can loosen and lead to fuel leakage.
How to Address Hazard
Stop using the ATVs and contact a Kawasaki dealer for a free repair.
Contact
A Kawasaki dealer for a free repair to replace the bolts.
- Website: http://www.kawasaki.com
- Phone: (866) 802-9381
YYBA – Welmate Lidocaine Numbing Cream
Safety Concern/ Injury Risk
The packaging is not child resistant and lidocaine poses a poisoning risk to children.
How to Address Hazard
Stop using the cream and store out of the reach of children.
Contact
YYBA for disposal instructions and a full refund.
- Website: http://www.wellspringmeds.com/
- Email: recall@wellspringmeds.com
- Phone: (866) 933-6337
Sauder Woodworking – Counter Height Bar Stools
Safety Concern/ Injury Risk
The stools can be unstable and pose a fall hazard.
How to Address Hazard
Stop using the recalled bar stools.
Contact
Sauder Woodworking for a full refund.
- Website: http://www.sauder.com
- Phone: (866) 218-8312
UST – LifeSeasons Blood Nourish-R
Safety Concern/ Injury Risk
The packaging is not child resistant, and iron poses a poisoning risk to children.
How to Address Hazard
Store out of the reach of children.
Contact
LifeSeasons for a full refund.
- Website: http://www.lifeseasons.com/recall
- Email: help@lifeseasons.com
- Phone: (877) 455-2826
Pentair Water Pool and Spa – Pool Heaters
Safety Concern/ Injury Risk
A faulty connection can leak combustible gas and poses a fire hazard and burn risk.
How to Address Hazard
Stop using the heaters and contact Pentair Pool and Spa for a free repair.
Contact
Pentair Pool and Spa for a free repair.
- Website: http://www.pentair.com
- Phone: (800) 831-7133
PTAC Crew and PTAC USA refurbished and resold – previously recalled Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps
Safety Concern/ Injury Risk
These products pose a burn injury risk and fire hazard.
How to Address Hazard
Stop using the machines and contact PTAC for repair or replacement.
Contact
PTAC for repair or replacement.
- Website: http://www.ptaccrew.com
- Email: info@ptacusa.com
- Phone: (888) 458-7822
Modernist Pantry – Sodium Hydroxide Products
Safety Concern/ Injury Risk
These products pose a chemical burn risk and irritation to skin and eyes and are not in child resistant packaging.
How to Address Hazard
Store in a child proof location.
Contact
Modernist Pantry for child resistant packaging and updated label for free.
- Website: http://www.modernistpantry.com
- Email: service@modernistpantry.com
- Phone: (888) 578-3932
American Honda – Off-Road Motorcycles
Safety Concern/ Injury Risk
The motorcycles can lose its drive force when the drive chain spontaneously breaks causing a crash risk.
How to Address Hazard
Stop driving the motorcycle and contact an authorized Honda Powersports dealer for a free repair.
Contact
An authorized Honda Powersports dealer for a free repair.
- Website: http://powersports.honda.com/
- Phone (866) 784-1870
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