Here are the product recalls New Jerseyans should know about this week:
Polaris Recalls RZR XP 1000 and XP 4 1000 Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROVs) Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Hazard: The positive (+) battery terminal cover (red) can become damaged by the seat base, causing the positive (+) battery post to be exposed and contact nearby conductive components, resulting in an electrical short, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Polaris is contacting all registered owners directly and providing a full-battery cover to them by mail that can be self-installed or installed for free by an authorized Polaris dealer. Consumers can continue to operate the recalled ROVs before installation of the battery cover only if the battery positive terminal cover (red) is undamaged. The consumer can confirm the cover is undamaged by completing the Battery Positive Terminal Cover (Red) Verification and Seat Installation Instructions provided by Polaris at https://prdservicemanagementstg.blob.core.windows.net/fieldcommunications/9942029r01.pdf. If the battery positive terminal cover (red) is damaged, the recalled ROV should not be operated until the repair is complete.
Units: About 21,000 (In addition, about 1,300 were sold in Canada)
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Polaris Recalls Ranger Recreational Off-Road Vehicles and ProXD and Bobcat Utility Task Vehicles Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Hazard: The vehicles’ passenger side seat belt anchor point can separate from the frame due to a defective weld on the bracket, posing an injury hazard to passengers from impact with a loose bracket or failure of the seatbelt during a crash.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop carrying passengers in the recalled vehicles and contact an authorized Polaris dealer to schedule a free inspection and, if needed, a free repair. Polaris is contacting all registered owners directly.
Units: About 2,500 (In addition, about 130 were sold in Canada)
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Belkin Recalls Portable Wireless Battery Chargers for Smart Watches Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The lithium-ion batteries in the recalled power banks can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power banks and contact Belkin to receive a full refund or store credit. Consumers will need to submit photos showing the front and back of the power bank with their recall submission form. Consumers should dispose of the lithium-ion battery in accordance with local and state regulations and not in household trash.
Units: About 4,000 (In addition, about 62 were sold in Canada)
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Academy Sports + Outdoors Recalls Redfield 12- and 18-Gun Fireproof Safes Due to Serious Injury Hazard and Risk of Death
Hazard: The mechanical internal locking plates can fail to align and allow unauthorized users to open the gun safes, posing a serious injury hazard and risk of death.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the Redfield 12- and 18-Gun Fireproof Safes and return them to any Academy Sports + Outdoors store for a free replacement or a refund. Consumers can also contact Academy’s Customer Care to arrange for a replacement or refund.
Units: About 6,100
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QVC Recalls More than One Million Temp-tations Oven Gloves Due to Burn Hazard
Hazard: The oven gloves can fail to provide sufficient protection from heat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the oven gloves and contact QVC to receive a refund.
Units: About 1.1 million pairs of gloves
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NetZero USA Recalls High Bay LED Light Fixtures Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The plastic pins securing the LED light fixture can degrade, allowing the electrically charged LED board to come loose and contact items nearby that can catch fire, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the High Bay LED light fixture that shows any sign of a loose LED board or discoloration of the lens and turn the circuit off. Customers can contact NetZero USA to schedule a free inspection and on-site repair to replace the plastic pins or replace the LED board. NetZero is contacting all known purchasers.
Units: About 16,000
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Vacation Recalls The Legendary VACATION by Vacation® Black Label Scented Candles Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards
Hazard: The flame can burn too high and cause the glass container to break, posing fire and laceration hazards.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and contact Vacation Inc. to receive a refund of $42. Consumers should visit https://vacation.inc/candlerecall for instructions on how to register for the recall, upload a photo of the candle with a note indicating the date and customer initials, indicate whether the refund should be in the form of a check or ACH electronic payment, and confirm disposal of the candle in the trash. Vacation Inc. is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Units: About 13,000
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Anker Soundcore Lithium-Ion Battery Powered Bluetooth Speakers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by Anker Innovations
Hazard: The lithium-ion batteries in the recalled A3102 Anker Soundcore (black) and A3302 PowerConf S3 Bluetooth Speakers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled speakers, and ensure they are powered off and are not connected to any external power source or charger. Visit Anker at https://support.anker.com/s/emailcontactus to verify the speaker’s SN code and to fill out product recall information. Anker Innovations Limited will provide further instructions on how to obtain a replacement speaker free of charge. Because of the lithium-ion batteries, consumers should dispose of the speaker in accordance with local and state regulations and not in the trash.
Units: About 69,000 (In addition, about 9,764 were sold in Canada)
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