CPSC announces multiple recalls, including 3M laminators, Bealife dressers, and Lifepro sauna blankets

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced several new recalls involving household and consumer products due to risks ranging from overheating and tip-over hazards to fire, entrapment, and burn injuries.

3M Company Recalls Thermal Laminators Due to Overheating

Hazard: The recalled thermal laminators may overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled laminators and contact the 3M Company to receive a full refund. Consumers will be asked to fill out a short form, confirm that their laminator is included in the recall, and upload a photograph of the machine with the unplugged power cord cut. The refund will come in the form of a check mailed to the consumer upon receipt of the completed form and confirmation that the machine’s power cord has been cut.

Units: About 13,440

Bealife 5-Drawer Dressers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Violates Mandatory Standard for Clothing Storage Units; Imported by Bealife

Hazard: The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not anchored to a wall, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in injuries or death to children. The dressers violate the mandatory standard as required by the STURDY Act.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled dressers immediately if they are not anchored to a wall and place them in an area that children cannot access. Consumers should contact Bealife for instructions on how to dispose of the dressers and will be required to email a photo demonstrating disposal of the product to info@bealifehome.com to receive a full refund.

Units: About 410

Scepter Fuel Containers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Flash Fire, Burn and Child Poisoning; Violates Mandatory Standards for Portable Fuel Containers; Imported by Canada Prep and Ship

Hazard: The recalled fuel containers violate the mandatory safety standards for portable fuel containers because they lack flame mitigation devices required under the Portable Fuel Container Safety Act, posing a deadly risk of flash fire. In addition, the Children’s Gasoline Burn Prevention Act requires all closures on portable gasoline fuel containers to be child resistant. The spout on the products is not child-resistant, posing a risk of burn and poisoning to children.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fuel containers, place them out of reach of children and contact Canada Prep and Ship for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to write “Recalled” with permanent marker on the container and submit a photo of it in the trash to info@canadaprepandship.com.

Units: About 1,500

Scepter Fuel Containers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Flash Fire, Burn and Child Poisoning; Violates Mandatory Standards for Portable Fuel Containers; Imported by Pro Recycle

Hazard: The recalled fuel containers violate the mandatory safety standards for portable fuel containers because they lack flame mitigation devices required under the Portable Fuel Container Safety Act, posing a deadly risk of flash fire. In addition, the Children’s Gasoline Burn Prevention Act requires all closures on portable gasoline fuel containers to be child resistant. The spout on the product is not child-resistant, posing a risk of burn and poisoning to children.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the fuel containers, place them out of reach of children, and contact Pro Recycle to return the product free of charge for a full refund.

Units: About 840

J & D Brush Recalls Bio Ionic Hair Curling Irons Due to Burn Hazard

Hazard: The barrel of the curling iron can snap and detach, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled curling iron, unplug it, and contact Bio Ionic to register for a free replacement curling iron. Consumers will be asked to cut off the plug and return the plug to the recalling firm using a prepaid shipping label.

Units: About 357,000 (In addition, about 3,000 were sold in Canada)

Olympia Tools International Recalls Pack-N-Stroll Utility Wagons Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Entrapment and Falls; Violates Mandatory Standard for Strollers

Hazard: The utility wagon violates the mandatory standard for strollers because an opening between the organizational tray and the sidewall may cause a child’s head to become entrapped, posing a risk of serious injury or death. In addition, the utility wagon’s lack of a restraint system poses a risk of falls to children.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the utility wagons immediately and return the item to Costco to receive a full refund.

Units: About 530

Sauna360 Recalls Tylö Halmstad and Kiruna Hybrid Saunas Due to Fall Hazard

Hazard: The saunas contain a bench that can collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the Tylö Halmstad and Kiruna Hybrid Sauna benches immediately and contact Sauna360 for a free repair. Sauna360 will provide a professional installer to retrofit the benches with additional hardware. Consumers will also receive a revised product manual from Sauna360 that includes the weight limit.

Units: About 1,000

Cranach Hardware Recalls Tip Restraint Kits Due to Tip-Over Hazard; Manufactured by Cranach Hardware

Hazard: The recalled plastic tip restraint kits (also referred to as furniture straps) can break or degrade, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in serious injuries or death to children or elderly consumers interacting with furniture that is secured to the wall with the defective plastic tip restraints.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using Cranach Hardware plastic tip restraints immediately and contact Cranach Hardware for a free replacement tip restraint kit made of stainless steel. Keep children away from the unit while waiting for a replacement tip restraint kit. Consumers will need to provide photographic evidence of destruction or disposal of the product to receive a replacement tip restraint kit from Cranach Hardware.

Units: About 55,170

LEACHOI Adult Portable Bed Rails Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Entrapment and Asphyxiation; Violates Mandatory Standard for Adult Portable Bed Rails; Sold on Amazon by LEACHOI

Hazard: The recalled bed rails violate the mandatory standard for adult portable bed rails because when the bed rails are attached to a bed, users can become entrapped within the bed rail or between the bed rail and the side of the mattress, posing a serious entrapment hazard and risk of death by asphyxiation. In addition, the bed rails do not bear the required hazard warning labels.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled adult portable bed rails immediately and contact LEACHOI Store to obtain a refund. Consumers should follow these disposal steps:

1. Remove the bed rail handle, U-shaped frame, side handle, and extension tubes (if present).
2. Write “RECALLED” on upper rail handle and silver U-shaped frame with a permanent marker.
3. Using scissors, cut the black fabric mesh bag off the upper rail and cut the black safety strap in half (if present).
4. Write the buyer’s name on a piece of paper next to the disassembled product.
5. Take a photo and upload it online at https://leachoi.com/leachoi-bed-rail-safety-recall/.
6. Dispose of the recalled product in accordance with local requirements.

Consumers who have difficulty with any disposal step or need additional instruction should contact LEACHOI Store.

Units: About 7,800

Lifepro Fitness Recalls Bioremedy Infrared Sauna Blankets Due to Risk of Burn Injuries

Hazard: The sauna blankets can overheat, posing a burn hazard.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled sauna blanket and go to the firm’s website for instructions on how to participate in the recall and obtain a replacement sauna blanket. Consumers should dispose of the recalled sauna blankets in a manner consistent with local disposal regulations.

Units: About 78,000