
Latest consumer product recalls
Here are the product recalls New Jerseyans should know about this week:
Vornado Air Recalls VH2 Whole Room Heaters Due to Electric Shock and Fire Hazards; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com
Hazard: The power cord can partially detach from the heater enclosure which can lead to cord damage over time, posing electric shock and fire hazards.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact Vornado to confirm that their product is part of the recall and receive instructions on how to receive a free replacement heater.
Units: About 7,780
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Veyer Recalls WorkPro Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: The bolts that connect the back of the chair to its base can fail, posing a fall hazard to users.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chair until repaired and contact Veyer to receive a free repair kit, including shipping, and installation instructions. The repair kit consists of a back bracket, three bolts, an Allen wrench and a decorative cover. Veyer is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Units: About 64,000
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Ivy City Recalls Children’s Pajamas Due to Burn Hazard; Violation of Federal Flammability Regulations; Sold Exclusively by Ivy City
Hazard: The recalled children’s pajamas violate the flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled pajamas away from children, stop using them, and contact Ivy City for a full refund. Consumers should destroy the garments by cutting them in half and disposing of them. Consumers should email Ivy City a photo of the destroyed garment at hello@ivycityco.com to receive a refund. Ivy City is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Units: About 700
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Three61 Recalls Samurai Mini Smoke Alarms Due to Failure to Alert Consumers to a Fire; Sold Exclusively by HSN
Hazard: The smoke alarms can malfunction and fail to alert consumers of a fire, posing a risk of smoke inhalation or death. Smoke sensitivity tests performed on the alarms by CPSC found that one of the detectors that was tested failed to alert when exposed to pre-determined concentrations of smoke.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact Three61 for a free replacement alarm, including shipping. To register, consumers must write “Recalled” with a permanent marker on the smoke alarm and submit a photo of the marked product to the recall website at www.samuraibrands.com/recall. Once registered, the firm will immediately ship the replacement alarm. Consumers should keep the recalled smoke alarms installed until receiving the replacement alarm. Consumers should install the replacement alarms immediately upon receiving them. Three61 is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Note: Recalled lithium-ion batteries should be disposed of in accordance with any local and state ordinances, following the procedures established by your municipal recycling center for damaged/defective/recalled lithium batteries, because these potentially hazardous batteries must be handled differently than other batteries. Do not throw this recalled battery in the trash. Do not deposit this recalled battery in used battery recycling boxes found at various retail and home improvement stores.
Units: About 328,000
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Polaris Industries Recalls Model Year 2024-2025 Ranger XD 1500 and Crew XD 1500 Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROVs) Due to Injury and Crash Hazards
Hazard: The door handle can stick and cause the door to unexpectedly open while the vehicle is moving and cause an unrestrained rider to be ejected from the vehicle or increase the risk of a crash, posing serious injury and crash hazards.
Remedy: Polaris is contacting registered owners directly and providing instructions on how to inspect their door handles to verify that the doors are properly closed. This will allow some consumers to continue to safely operate their vehicles until the repair can be completed. The instructions are available here.
Units: About 4,200 ROVs and 393 accessory doors (In addition, about 291 were sold in Canada)
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HallyBee Farmhouse Dressers Recalled Due Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Violation of Federal Regulation for Clothing Storage Units; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by YKHallyBee
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 immediately stop using the recalled HallyBee Farmhouse 5 Drawer Dressers if they are not properly anchored to a wall and place them in an area that children cannot access. With a permanent marker write the word recalled on the top and all sides of the dresser. Contact YKHallyBee for instructions to receive a full refund and submit a photo of disposing of the product to the firm at yueke113@163.com.
Units: About 122
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Northern Tool + Equipment Recalls Adjustable Swivel Shop Stools with Backrests Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: The welded connection point between the seat base and the stool post can break, presenting a fall hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled stools and contact Northern Tool + Equipment to receive a free replacement stool by completing the form at https://www.northerntool.com/recall-details-20230. The stool should be disposed of in accordance with any local and state laws.
Units: About 51,770 (In addition, 34 sold in Canada)
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Lexmark International Recalls Specialty Printers Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: A metal part inside the printer can dislodge, posing a risk of fire.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled printers and contact Lexmark to receive a free repair part. The repair part snaps into the unit inside the rear access panel.
Units: About 43,510 (In addition, about 4,000 were sold in Canada)
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