CPSC announces recalls of toys, fire pits, generators and other products over safety hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced seven product recalls involving more than 271,000 items, including children’s toys, fire pits, portable generators, electric tricycles, pressure washers and rugs, because of potential safety hazards.
The recalls include:
Hazard:
The recalled remote-controlled cars violate the mandatory standard for toys because they contain button cell and lithium-ion batteries in the remote control that can be easily accessed by children, posing a deadly ingestion hazard to children. When button cell or coin batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns and death
Remedy:
Consumers should stop using the remote-controlled car toys immediately and contact Kakgold for information on how to receive a full refund. Consumers will be asked to write “RECALLED” on the product and email a photograph showing the product being properly disposed of in the trash to kakrecall@outlook.com.
Note: Button cell batteries are hazardous. Batteries should be disposed of or recycled by following local hazardous waste procedures.
Units:
About 294
Huffy Recalls Buzz Bicycles Cerana T2 E-Trikes Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Fall Hazard
Hazard:
The recalled tricycles’ rear wheels can become loose or separate from the rear frame, posing a risk of serious injury from a fall hazard.
Remedy:
Consumers should stop using the recalled tricycles immediately and contact Huffy for free replacement rear axle assemblies. The rear wheel axle assemblies will be sent directly to consumers or to a third-party who will repair the tricycle. Huffy Corporation will reimburse consumers up to $100 for charges incurred by the third-party repair.
Units:
About 286
Cummins Recalls Portable Generators Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Fire and Burn Hazards
Hazard:
The valves in the recalled generators were installed incorrectly, preventing fuel vapors from venting properly from the gasoline tank, causing excessive pressure to build up. This pressure can cause fuel to discharge or the fuel cap to eject, posing a risk of serious injury from fire and burn hazards.
Remedy:
Consumers should stop using the recalled portable generators immediately and go to https://www.cummins.com/en-na/na/generators/portable-generators/safety-recalls/campaigns/7308 to check if the model and part number is included in the recall. If your unit is affected, contact an authorized Cummins service location and arrange for a free repair at the service location. To find a service location near you, please use the Service Locator link at https://quickserve.cummins.com.
Units:
About 2,960
Hazard:
Ignited flammable liquid can escape from the recalled fire pits or trigger flame jetting from the fuel containers, posing a risk of serious injury from burn and fire hazards.
Remedy:
Consumers should stop using the recalled fire pits immediately and contact Allstar for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to register at www.firepitrecall.expertinquiry.com, write “RECALLED – DO NOT USE” in permanent marker, and submit three photographs following the instructions on Allstar’s recall page. After registration is confirmed, consumers should dispose of any remaining fuel in accordance with local hazardous-waste requirements and discard the recalled fire pits safely.
Units:
About 265,000
Hazard:
The recalled toy sets violate the small parts ban because they are intended for children under three years old and the purple and orange knobs can detach from the product, posing a deadly choking hazard to young children.
Remedy:
Consumers should stop using the recalled toy sets immediately, take them away from children, and contact SHEIN for a refund. Consumers will be asked to affirm they disposed of the toy sets to receive a refund.
Units:
About 2,657
Hazard:
The recalled pressure washers lack an adequate-length power cord, which can encourage use of an extension cord, posing a serious risk of injury or death from shock and electrocution hazards.
Remedy:
Consumers should stop using the recalled pressure washers immediately and contact QIOMALA for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to unplug the pressure washer, cut the power cord in half and send a photo of the destroyed power washer, showing the model number, to QIOMALA@163.com. Consumers should then dispose of the destroyed recalled product.
Units:
80
Hazard:
The recalled rugs violate the mandatory standard for the flammability of carpets and rugs, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire hazard.
Remedy:
Consumers should stop using the rugs immediately and contact Boshengya for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to destroy the rug by cutting it in half and send a photo of the destroyed rug to boshengya666@outlook.com. Consumers will then dispose of the recalled product.
Units:
83
