Latest consumer product recalls
Here are the product recalls New Jerseyans should know about this week:
Chem-Pak Recalls Finger-Ease Guitar String Lubricants Due to Skin Irritation Hazard
Hazard: The recalled guitar string lubricant contains a contaminant, posing a risk of skin irritation.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled guitar lubricant and contact Chem-Pak to receive a free replacement. Do not empty the product prior to disposal or pour the product down the toilet or drain. Consumers should mark the bottom of the product with the word “Recalled” and the date in permanent marker, then upload a photo of marked product, the product’s model number and lot code, and a photo of the disposed product in the trash, and submit photo online at https://chem-pak.com/productrecalls/. Upon successful registration, the firm will issue a replacement to purchasers.
Units: About 21,130
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SMEG USA Recalls Refrigerators Due to Injury Hazard
Hazard: The refrigerator door can detach and fall off, posing an injury hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled refrigerators, and contact SMEG USA to schedule a free repair by a certified service provider. Consumers will be asked to email a photo of both the refrigerator’s model number and the serial number to recall@smegusa.com.
Units: About 900
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Samsung Recalls Slide-In Electric Ranges Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: Front-mounted knobs on the ranges can be activated by accidental contact by humans or pets, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should contact Samsung to receive a free set of knob locks or covers compatible with their model of electric slide-in range to install.
Consumers using the recalled ranges without knob locks or covers are cautioned to keep children and pets away from the knobs, to check the range knobs to ensure they are off before leaving the home or going to bed, and to not leave objects on the range when the range is not in use.
Consumers with Wi-Fi enabled ranges can enable the “Cooktop On” notification on the Samsung SmartThings app to receive alerts on their smartphone when a cooktop burner is turned on.
Units: About 1,120,905
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