CPSC recalls wide range of products, including toys, ATVs and baby items, over safety risks
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal safety officials have announced a series of product recalls affecting tens of thousands of items, citing risks ranging from injury to death.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said the recalls involve children’s products, household items and consumer goods sold nationwide, many of which pose hazards including falls, suffocation, choking, burns and chemical exposure.
Among the recalls:
Hazard:
The recalled tower stools can collapse or tip over while in use, and a child’s torso can fit through the openings on the tower’s sides, posing a risk of serious injury and death due to tip over, fall and entrapment hazards.
Remedy:
Consumers should stop using the recalled tower stools immediately and contact Wiifo for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to destroy the stool by disassembling it and send a photo of the destroyed stool to support@wiifo.net. Consumers should then dispose of the destroyed product.
Units:
About 9,700
Hazard:
The baby loungers violate the mandatory standard for infant sleep products because the sides are shorter than the minimum side height limit to secure the infant and they do not have a stand, posing a fall hazard. Additionally, an infant can fall out of the enclosed opening at the foot of the lounger or become entrapped. Furthermore, the sleeping pad’s thickness exceeds the maximum limit, posing a suffocation hazard. These violations create an unsafe sleeping environment for infants, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy:
Consumers should stop using the baby loungers immediately and contact HappyGira for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to destroy the loungers by removing the sleeping pad and bumpers covers, cutting the bumpers, sleeping pad and the covers in half, and send a photo of the destroyed pieces to support@happygira.com. Consumers should then dispose of the destroyed product.
Units:
About 70
Hazard:
The recalled products contain sodium hydroxide (lye), which must be in child-resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging is not child-resistant, posing a risk of chemical burns and irritation to the skin and eyes. The products also violate the labeling requirements for hazardous substances under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA).
Remedy:
Consumers should stop using and secure the recalled sodium hydroxide product out of sight and reach of children immediately and contact Archie Xpress for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to write “RECALLED” on the back of the zip-top pouch and send a photo of the marked pouch to support@archieenterprise.in. Consumers should then dispose of the pellets in accordance with local and state regulations.
Note: Consumers should follow local household hazardous waste (HHW) guidance for corrosive solids. Contact your city, county, or state HHW program for instructions, as requirements may differ by location. Recommend safe approach: Keep the product in its package, clearly label it “DO NOT USE” and bring it to a local HHW drop-off facility.
Units:
About 3,240
Hazard:
The recalled delivery boxes violate the mandatory standard for consumer products containing button cell and coin batteries because they contain a lithium coin battery that can be easily accessed by children, posing an ingestion hazard. The packaging also does not bear the required warning labels for products containing such batteries as required by Reese’s Law. If button cell or coin batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, including internal chemical burns, and death.
Remedy:
Consumers should stop using the boxes for the toothbrushes immediately, take them away from children and contact Autobrush for a $5 refund in the form of store credit. Consumers will be asked to write “Recalled” with permanent marker on the box and send a photo of the marked box to recall-support@autobrush.com. Consumers should then dispose of the box.
Note: Button cell batteries are hazardous. Batteries should be disposed of or recycled by following local hazardous waste procedures.
Units:
About 48,000
Hazard:
The recalled youth ATVs fail to comply with the requirements of the federal mandatory ATV safety standard posing a risk of serious injury or death.
The youth ATVs fail to meet the maximum speed limitations for ATVs intended for children ages 6 and older, the mechanical suspension fails to comply with safety requirements, and the throttle may get stuck during use, all of which pose a crash hazard.
Additionally, the ATVs’ footwell surfaces can reach high temperatures posing a risk of severe burns.
Remedy:
Consumers should stop using the recalled youth ATVs immediately and contact Lil Pick Up for a full refund. Consumers should go to www.lilpickup.us to register for the recall and receive instructions on how to return the recalled ATVs, which includes free ATV pick up and transportation.
Units:
About 4,900
Hazard:
The recalled tower stools can collapse or tip over while in use and a child’s torso can fit through the openings on the tower’s sides, posing a risk of serious injury and death due to tip over, fall and entrapment hazards.
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tower stools and contact TOETOL HOME for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to destroy the stool by disassembling it and send a photo of the destroyed stool to TOETOLHOMEStepStoolsrecall@outlook.com. Consumers should then dispose of the destroyed product.
Units:
About 3,000
Hazard:
Weight plates can dislodge from the handle during use, posing a risk of serious injury due to impact hazard.
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop using the adjustable dumbbell and contact Tzumi Electronics for a free replacement of the dumbbell and tray. Consumers should write the word “Recalled” across the dumbbell tray using permanent spray paint or marker, register at https://myfitrx.com/recall-52-lbs/ and dispose of the product after registration is confirmed.
Units:
About 50,000
Hazard:
The recalled children’s toys violate the small parts ban because the toy is intended for children under three years of age and the fence handles can detach from the toy, posing a deadly choking hazard.
Remedy:
Consumers should stop using the recalled toys immediately, take them away from children and contact MISSJUNE for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to remove and properly dispose of the fence handles into the trash and send a photo of the disposed product to kmuyslfarmanimalrecall@gmail.com to receive a full refund.
Units:
3,000
Hazard:
The recalled tower stools can collapse or tip over while in use and a child’s torso can fit through the openings on the tower’s sides, posing a risk of serious injury and death due to tip over, fall and entrapment hazards.
Remedy:
Consumers should stop using the recalled tower stools immediately and contact AMZCMJ DGD for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to destroy the stool by writing “recalled” in permanent marker on all sides, disassembling it and sending a photo of the destroyed stool to dgdtoddlertowerrecall@dchskj.cn. Consumers should then dispose of the destroyed product.
Units:
About 130
Hazard:
The magnetic stick figures violate the mandatory standard for toys because they contain loose magnets posing an ingestion hazard to children. When high-powered magnets are swallowed, the ingested magnets can attract each other, or other metal objects and become lodged in the digestive system. This can result in perforations, twisting, and/or blockage of the intestines, blood poisoning and death.
Remedy:
Consumers should stop using the recalled magnetic stick figures immediately and take them away from children. Contact BlissfulDestiny for information on how to receive a full refund. Consumers will be asked to throw the recalled magnetic stick figures away and email a photo of the disposed product to Blissful_Destiny@outlook.com.
Units:
About 140
32 Degrees Recalls Heated Socks Due to Burn Hazard
Hazard:
When worn during high-intensity activities that generate a combination of heat, excessive friction, moisture and pressure, the socks can pose an injury hazard including burns.
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop using the heated socks and return them to Costco for a full refund.
Units:
About 207,806
Hazard:
The recalled baby loungers violate the mandatory safety standard for infant support cushions because the padding can obstruct an infant’s breathing, posing a serious risk of injury or deadly suffocation hazard.
Remedy:
Consumers should stop using the baby loungers immediately and contact CetoPMax for a refund. Consumers will be asked to remove the foam and pad from the baby lounger’s cover and cut the cover, foam and pad in half. Consumers will then email photos of the destroyed pieces to CetoPMaxRecall@outlook.com to receive a refund.
Units:
About 2,100
