Dressers, bike wheels, carabiners, pressure washers and more among recalls this week
Here are the product recalls New Jerseyans should know about this week:
Hazard: The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in injuries or death to children. The dressers violate the mandatory standard required by the STURDY Act.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled dressers immediately if they are not anchored to the wall and place them in an area that children cannot access. Consumers can contact Lulive for instructions on how to dispose of the dressers to receive a full refund. Consumers must submit a photo to lulive12recall@sina.com of the product demonstrating disposal.
Units: About 3,500
DT Swiss Recalls Carbon Wheels Due to Crash Hazard
Hazard: A defect in the wheel can compromise the wheel’s structural integrity, posing a crash hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled wheels and contact DT Swiss to coordinate a replacement. Consumers should register the recalled wheels with DT Swiss at www.dtswiss.com/recall.
Units: About 6,000 (In addition, about 150 were sold in Canada)
C.A.M.P. Recalls Nimbus Lock Carabiners Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fall
Hazard: The carabiner’s automatic closing mechanism can break and prevent the gate from closing, posing a risk of serious injury or death due to falling.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Nimbus Lock Carabiners and contact C.A.M.P. Consumers will be asked to fill out the recall form at www.camp-usa.com/nimbus-lock-safety-recall-registration-form, print a prepaid return shipping label and return the recalled product. C.A.M.P will inspect returned units and ship them back to consumers if they pass inspection. Any units that do not pass inspection will be replaced free of charge.
Units: About 12,600 (In addition, about 2,100 were sold in Canada)
Hazard: The pressure washer’s capacitor can overheat and burst, causing parts to be forcefully ejected, posing a risk of serious injury from impact to the user or bystanders.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure washers and visit https://www.ryobitools.com/recall to determine if their pressure washer is included in the recall and to receive a free repair kit, including shipping and installation instructions. The repair kit consists of a replacement capacitor. Proof of purchase (receipt) is not required.
Units: About 764,000 (In addition, about 16,000 were sold in Canada)
Hazard: The recalled electric motor’s safety cutoff may pose a risk of short circuit and fire hazard while in use.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric motors and contact Air Vent for a refund. Consumers will be asked to fill out the online registration and verification form with photos of the recalled attic fan motor. Upon confirmation that the consumer has a recalled attic fan motor, the consumer will receive a refund.
Units: About 2.9 million
Hazard: The recalled lite-up torches contain button cell batteries in violation of the mandatory standard for toys and the recalled mini laser pointers contain button cell batteries in violation of the mandatory standard for consumer products because the button cell batteries can be accessed easily by children. Additionally, the laser pointers do not have the warnings required under Reese’s Law. When button cell or coin batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns, and death.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the Lite-Up Torches and Mini Laser Pointers, take them away from children and place them where children cannot access them. Consumers may contact MTC Trading to request a full refund. Consumers will need to email a photograph confirming disposal of the lite-up torches or mini laser pointers to mtcmans@gmail.com to receive the refund.
Note: Button cell batteries are hazardous. Batteries should be disposed of or recycled by following local hazardous waste procedures.
Units: About 10,100
Hazard: The recalled battery charger violates the mandatory standard for consumer products containing button cell or coin batteries because the charger has lithium coin batteries that can be accessed easily by children. In addition, the coin batteries provided with the battery charger are not in child-resistant packaging, and the packaging does not have the warnings as required by Reese’s Law. When button cell or coin batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns and death.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the charger and remove the batteries and place them in an area that children cannot access. Contact CT New Energy Technology for a full refund, Child-Resistant Safety Case, or replacement kit. The complimentary repair kits and replacement kits will be available after August 30, 2025. Consumers will be asked to submit photos of the batteries’ destruction completely submerged in tap water to info@ct-energy.cn. Soaking the batteries in water for 24 hours discharges the battery.
Note: Button cell and coin batteries are hazardous. Batteries should be disposed of or recycled by following local hazardous waste procedures.
Units: About 1,100
