Here are the product recalls New Jerseyans should know about this week:
Thousandshores Recalled Theefun Kids Gardening Tools Sets Due to Violation of the Federal Phthalates Ban; Sold Exclusively on Amazon
Hazard: The brown handle strings contain levels of phthalates that exceed the federal phthalate ban. Phthalates are toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these recalled toy gardening tools sets away from young children, and contact Thousandshores to receive a full refund. Consumers should cut off the brown handle strings from the gardening tools and dispose of them in accordance with local and state recycling laws. Thousandshores and Amazon are contacting all known purchasers directly.
Units: About 500
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Cinmar Recalls Frontgate Chaise Lounge Chairs Due to Finger Crushing and Amputation Hazards
Hazard: When adjusting the backrest while seated, the adjustable backrest can unexpectedly descend with force, posing finger crushing and amputation hazards.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chaise lounge chairs, and contact Cinmar for a free repair. Consumers must submit a photo of the chaise to Cinmar to receive a free repair kit, including a new backrest support bar and assembly instructions.
Units: About 70,000
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Cargo Bicycles Recalled Due to Fall Hazard; Manufactured by Babboe B.V.
Hazard: The frames of the recalled cargo bicycles can crack and can bend and break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Cargo bicycles, and contact Babboe for a full refund and to arrange for the company to pick up the bicycle.
Units: About 300 (In addition, about 445 were sold in Canada)
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MM Products Recalls JoyJolt™ Declan Glass Coffee Mugs Due to Burn and Laceration Hazards
Hazard: The glass mugs can break and crack when filled with hot liquids, posing burn and laceration hazards.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled coffee glasses, and contact MM Products for a full refund.
Units: About 580,000
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myCharge Recalls POWER HUB All-In-One Portable Chargers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Costco
Hazard: The recalled portable chargers can overheat while charging, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable chargers, and contact myCharge for a free replacement portable charger.
Units: About 567,000
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Vitamix Reannounces and Expands Recall of Ascent Series and Venturist Series 8-ounce and 20-ounce Blending Containers and Blade Bases Due to Laceration Hazard; Offers New Repair Kit Due to Additional Injuries
Hazard: The containers can separate from the blade base exposing the blades, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Remedy: ALL consumers, including consumers who participated in the 2018 recall, should immediately stop using the recalled 8-ounce and 20-ounce blending containers and blade bases, and contact Vitamix for a repair kit consisting of a protective plastic shroud to attach over the blade base and additional instructional labels.
Units: About 569,000 (In August 2018, 105,000 of the 569,000 blending containers and blade bases were previously recalled) (In addition, about 121,950 were sold in Canada)
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Goal Zero Recalls Yeti Link Modules with EC8 Cables Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Hazard: The connection between the Yeti Link Expansion modules and the cables can overheat and melt, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Yeti Link modules and cables, and contact Goal Zero to receive a free replacement kit. The kit includes a new Yeti Link module and all the necessary cables with a new connector and instructions. Goal Zero will mail a box and prepaid postage to each consumer who registers at www.goalzero.com/pages/notices-recalls. All replacement kits will be mailed to consumers after they have returned the recalled module. All cables can be discarded in the household trash. Goal Zero is contacting all known purchasers.
Units: About 34,460 (In addition, about 815 were sold in Canada) (The EC8 cables were previously recalled in April 2021)
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StyleCraft Recalls Instinct Cordless Hair Clippers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Hazard: The lithium-ion battery in the recalled clippers can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using and charging the recalled clippers, and visit StyleCraft for instructions to remove the battery and to receive a free battery replacement. Batteries can be replaced by visiting one of StyleCraft’s authorized service centers, or by returning the unit to StyleCraft by mail in a pre-paid shipping package. Consumers should dispose of the battery in accordance with local and state regulations.
Units: About 50,000 (In addition, about 1,320 were sold in Canada)
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Head Rush Technologies Recalls TRUBLUE iQ Auto Belay Devices Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: The recalled auto belay device can fail to retract, posing a fall hazard and risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using recalled auto belay devices, and contact Head Rush Technologies for a free inspection and repair.
Units: About 2,200 (In addition, about 254 were sold in Canada)
For more information, click here.
Orly Recalls Lavender Scented Candles in a Round Wooden Bread Bowl Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Hazard: The candle’s flames can reach excessive heights and can ignite the bowl, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lavender scented candle in a round wooden bread bowl, and return the product to any Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® location for a full refund.
Units: About 3,600
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Six-Drawer Dressers Sold Exclusively at Rooms To Go Recalled Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Violation of Federal Regulation for Clothing Storage Units; Imported by Global Home USA
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 do not comply with the performance requirements of the STURDY Act.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the dresser immediately and contact Rooms To Go for a free replacement. Rooms To Go will schedule a free delivery of the replacement and remove the recalled dresser. Rooms to Go is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Units: About 400
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