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April Product Recalls Reported by the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

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.

 

dōTERRA Recalls 1.3 Million Bottles of Deep Blue, PastTense, and Deep Blue Touch Essential Oils Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning (Recall Alert)

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:

 

Infant Bath Seats Recalled Due to Drowning Hazard; Imported by BATTOP; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com (Recall Alert)

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 Recalls Children’s Bath Wraps Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

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:

 

 

Epicure Recalls Glass Prep Bowls Due to Laceration Hazard

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:

 

Goal Zero Recalls Power Cables Due to Fire Hazard

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.

 

One Million Greenworks and Powerworks Pressure Washer Spray Guns Recalled Due to Impact Injury Hazard; Distributed by Hongkong Sun Rise Trading

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.

 

Recalled GEO Wintergreen Organic Essential Oil

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.

 

Verizon Recalls 2.5 Million Ellipsis Jetpack Mobile Hotspots Imported by Franklin Wireless Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

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.

 

Black Diamond Recalls PIEPS DSP Avalanche Transceivers Due to Risk of Loss of Emergency Communications; One Death Reported

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.

 

Battat Recalls Infant Teethers Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target

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.

 

Audio-Technica Recalls Charging Cases Sold with Wireless Headphones Due to Fire Hazard

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.

 

Target Recalls Cat & Jack Baby Rompers Due to Choking Hazard

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.

 

Playgro Recalls Infant Activity Rattles Due to Choking Hazard

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.

 

BRAV USA Recalls Youth Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation and Entrapment Hazards

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.

 

Brompton Bicycle Recalls Electric Folding Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

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.

 

Metal Ware Recalls NESCO Coffee Bean Roasters Due to Fire Hazard

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.

 

Kawasaki USA Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)Kawasaki USA Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

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.

 

YYBA Recalls Welmate Lidocaine Numbing Cream Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning (Recall Alert)

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.

 

Sauder Woodworking Recalls Counter Height Bar Stools Due to Fall Hazard

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.

 

UST Recalls Bottles of LifeSeasons Blood Nourish-R Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning

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.

 

Pool Heaters Recalled by Pentair Water Pool and Spa Due to Fire Hazard

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.

 

Recalled Products Sold by PTAC Crew and PTAC USA After Recalls Were Announced

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.

 

Modernist Pantry Recalls Sodium Hydroxide Products Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement and Violation of FHSA Labeling (Recall Alert)

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.

 

Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled by American Honda Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)

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.

 

 

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