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Latest consumer product recalls

Here are the product recalls New Jerseyans should know about this week:

Costway Recalls Babyjoy High Chairs Due to Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards; Ban on Inclined Sleepers and Violation of Federal Regulations for High Chairs

Hazard: The recalled high chairs pose a fatal suffocation risk because they were marketed, intended, or designed for infant sleep, and they have an incline angle greater than 10 degrees in violation of the federal Safe Sleep for Babies Act. In addition, the high chair poses a deadly entrapment hazard because the opening between the seat and tray is large enough that a child can become entrapped in it, which is a violation of the federal regulations for high chairs.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled high chairs and contact Costway for a full refund and instructions on how to return or dispose of the high chairs. Consumers can return the product by receiving a prepaid shipping label or provide photos of the destroyed product to recall@costway.com. Upon receipt of the returned product or photos of the destroyed product, Costway will issue the refund. Costway is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Units: About 4,400

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Wayfair Recalls Style Life Eleven Baby Loungers Due to Suffocation Risk and Fall Hazard; Violation of Federal Regulations for Infant Sleep Products; Sold Exclusively on Wayfair.com by Bespoke Clothing Valley (Royalbelle) through Zoomie Kids (Recall Alert)

Hazard: The recalled baby loungers violate the federal safety regulations for Infant Sleep Products because the sleeping pad is too thick, posing a suffocation hazard; an infant could fall out of an enclosed opening at the sides of the lounger or become entrapped; and the sides are too low to contain the infant and the loungers do not have a stand, posing a fall hazard. These violations create an unsafe sleeping environment for infants.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled baby loungers immediately and contact Wayfair for information on how to dispose of the product to obtain a full refund. Wayfair is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Units: About 1,555

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Head Rush Technologies Recalls TRUBLUE iQ and TRUBLUE iQ+ Auto Belays 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 onsite inspection and repair.

Units: About 410

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ARVA Recalls NEO BT PRO Avalanche Transceivers Due to Risk of Loss of Emergency Transmission; Risk of Serious Injury or Death

Hazard: A fuse within the avalanche transceiver can be defective and cause power to drain from the battery, posing a risk of loss of emergency communication which could result in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled device and contact NIC IMPEX ARVA CORP. for a free inspection and repair. The firm will give consumers a shipping label to return the recalled transceiver.

Units: About 1,067

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Goal Zero Recalls Solar Series Combiner Cables for Solar Panels Due to Fire Hazard

Hazard: The recalled combiner cables can malfunction when used with Nomad-series solar panels, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact Goal Zero to receive a refund of the purchase price in the original form of payment for the recalled Series Combiners. Consumers should register for a refund on the firm’s website and then discard the recalled product in the trash in accordance with any local and state ordinances.

Units: About 530

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Forever 21 Recalls Children’s Pajamas Due to Burn Hazard; Violation of Federal Flammability Regulations; Sold Exclusively by Forever 21

Hazard: The recalled pajamas violate the flammability regulations for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled pajamas immediately and contact Forever 21 for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to destroy the pajamas by cutting the top and bottom pieces in half and disposing of them. Consumers must send a photo of the destroyed pajamas to recall@forever21.com. Forever 21 is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Units: About 24,700 (In addition, about 80 were sold in Canada)

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Allesin Blackout Roller Window Shades Recalled Due to Strangulation and Entanglement Hazards and Risk of Serious Injury or Death; Violation of Federal Regulations for Window Coverings; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by Allesin

Hazard: The recalled window shades have long operating cords that can cause death or serious injury to children due to strangulation and entanglement hazards. The window shades are in violation of the federal regulations for window coverings and present a substantial product hazard. The window shades also violate federal regulations for labeling of window coverings.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled window coverings, cut their cord and contact Allesin to receive a full refund. Consumers will be asked to upload a photo of the recalled product with the operating cord cut to chinahert_fighting@outlook.com. Once the firm receives the photo, consumers will receive a refund through the original form of purchase payment. Amazon is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Units: About 3,800

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Triangle Tube Recalls Prestige and Aerco Esteem Gas Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning Hazard; Two Deaths Reported

Hazard: The boilers can release carbon monoxide (CO) due to delayed ignitions or component damage, posing a risk of serious injury or death.

Remedy: Consumers with recalled boilers should immediately contact Triangle Tube to schedule a free boiler inspection and, if applicable, free installation of a new boiler ignition system. Consumers who continue using the recalled boilers while awaiting repair should have working carbon monoxide alarms on each level of their homes and outside sleeping areas. Consumers who do not have a carbon monoxide alarm can contact Triangle Tube to have one shipped to them free of charge.

Units: Approximately 60,000 (In addition, about 7,500 were sold in Canada)

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Canyon Bicycles USA Recalls Speedmax CF Triathlon Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

Hazard: The aerostem fork steerer tube on the recalled bicycles can crack or break, posing fall and injury hazards.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact a Canyon Authorized Service Partner to schedule a free repair. The repair will include removal and inspection of the fork steerer tube, a fork replacement if needed, and preventative reinforcement of the clamping area of the fork steerer tube. Canyon is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Units: About 1,400 (In addition, about 380 were sold in Canada)

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Kichler Lighting Recalls Wall Sconces Due to Risk of Electric Shock

Hazard: The wall sconce’s electrical wires can become damaged at the adjustable joints, posing a risk of electric shock.

Remedy: Consumers should inspect their wall sconce and confirm that the product is installed as a plug-in fixture without an electrical box. Upon confirmation, consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled sconces and visit www.kichler.com/legal/safety-information/recall-information-43115 to determine whether their sconce is included in this recall. If sconces are subject to this recall, consumers should complete a Contact Us webform available at www.kichler.com/customer-care/contact-us and select “Product Question” from the drop-down menu. Once contacted, Kichler will provide instructions on how to destroy the recalled product and how to provide a photograph confirming the destruction to obtain a free replacement wall sconce.

Units: About 2,760 (In addition, about 215 were sold in Canada)

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P.J. Salvage Recalls Pajama Sets and Robes Due to Burn Hazard; Violation of Federal Flammability Regulations for Children’s Sleepwear; Sold Exclusively at Nordstrom Rack

Hazard: The recalled children’s pajama sets and robes violate the flammability regulations for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries and death to children.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled pajamas and robes away from children, destroy the garments by cutting them in half, and fill out the online registration form on the recall site www.pjsalvage.com/pages/recall-information with verification of garment destruction.

Units: About 9,400

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Jay Edwards

Born and raised in Northwest NJ, Jay has a degree in Communications and has had a life-long interest in local radio and various styles of music. Jay has held numerous jobs over the years such as stunt car driver, bartender, voice-over artist, traffic reporter (award winning), NY Yankee maintenance crewmember and peanut farm worker. His hobbies include mountain climbing, snowmobiling, cooking, performing stand-up comedy and he is an avid squirrel watcher. Jay has been a guest on America’s Morning Headquarters,program on The Weather Channel, and was interviewed by Sam Champion.

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