Here are the product recalls New Jerseyans should know about this week:
Sakar Recalls Vivitar Blender Bottles Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
Hazard: The blender’s blades can continue to operate when the bottle is not attached to the blender, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blender bottles and contact Sakar for instructions on how to receive a full refund in the form of a $5 Target gift card or a check, and a pre-paid return shipping label. The recalled blender must be returned to Sakar to receive the refund. Proof of purchase (receipt) is not required. Consumers should not return the recalled units to Target stores. Sakar is contacting all known purchasers.
Units: About 199,000
AmesburyTruth Recalls Ashland Casement Window Hinge Tracks Due to Impact Injury Hazard
Hazard: The metal sliding arm can disengage from the hinge track causing the window sash to fall, posing an impact injury hazard to consumers.
Remedy: Consumers should leave windows in the closed and locked positions and immediately contact AmesburyTruth to coordinate a free window inspection by a professional, who will install free replacement hinge tracks for those with a manufacturing defect.
Units: About 200,000
Hazard: The fasteners on the vehicle’s rollover protective structure (ROPS) pillar joints can be missing or loose and fail to protect the occupants if the vehicle rolls over or tips over. This poses an injury hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact an authorized Polaris dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair at the dealer’s location. Polaris advises that consumers may continue to operate the recalled ROVs prior to inspection and repair at the dealer, but only if they conduct an inspection by following the ROPS Fastener Verification Instructions located on the firm’s website, and if the consumer finds the fasteners on the vehicle’s ROPS pillar joints are secure and in place while they are waiting for the repair to be completed at the dealer. Polaris is contacting registered owners directly.
Units: About 910 (In addition, about 10 ROVs were sold in Canada)
Honda Recalls Accessory Heaters for Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Hazard: The recalled accessory heaters can overheat and catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled accessory heaters immediately and contact an authorized Honda Powersports dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Honda is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Units: About 2,340 Accessory Heaters
Hazard: The recalled high chairs pose a suffocation risk because they were marketed for infant sleep and have an incline angle greater than 10 degrees, in violation of the CPSC’s Infant Sleep Products Rule and the Safe Sleep for Babies Act.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled high chairs and contact HONEYJOY to register for a full refund. Consumers should remove the seat, write “RECALLED” in large letters on the front and rear of the seatback using a marker, and email a photograph of the defaced product to honeyjoyrecall@hotmail.com to obtain a full refund. Consumers will need to follow disposal instructions provided by HONEYJOY. HONEYJOY and Amazon are contacting all known purchasers directly.
Units: About 2,750
AliExpress Recalls LVOE Hair Dryers Due to Electrocution and Shock Hazards; Sold on AliExpress.com
Hazard: The handheld hair dryers lack an immersion protection device and can cause death or serious injury due to electrocution or shock if they fall into water when plugged in. The hair dryers are in violation of the federal regulations and present a substantial product hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled hair dryer and contact AliExpress to receive a full refund. Consumers will be asked to destroy the hair dryer by cutting the cord and disposing of it. Consumers must send a photo of the destroyed hair dryers to us_product_recall@aliexpress.com or by replying to the recall email sent by AliExpress. AliExpress is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Units: About 30
Hazard: The recalled bath seats violate the federal safety regulation for infant bath seats, including requirements for stability and leg openings, and can tip over while in use, posing a risk of serious injury or death to babies due to drowning hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled bath seats immediately, and contact DualOranges Store via email at info@dualoranges.com for information on how to dispose of the product and submit a photograph to obtain a full refund. DualOranges Store and Amazon are contacting all known purchasers directly.
Units: About 1,050
Five Below Recalls Room2Room LED Iridescent Bear Lights Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Hazard: The power switch on the USB cord can overheat and melt, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lights and either return them to any Five Below store or contact Five Below customer service for a full refund. Consumers can receive a refund to the original credit card used for purchase, cash, or store credit when they return the lights to the store where purchased, or a check or store credit from Five Below customer service when they submit a photo of the light with the cord cut. Consumers should then dispose of the light in their household trash. Proof of purchase (receipt) is not required to receive a full refund.
Units: About 29,000
Hazard: The handheld hair dryers lack an immersion protection device and can cause death or serious injury due to electrocution or shock if the hair dryers fall into water when plugged in. The hair dryers are in violation of the federal regulations and present a substantial product hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled hair dryer and contact AliExpress to receive a full refund. Consumers will be asked to destroy the recalled hair dryer by cutting the cord and disposing of it. Consumers must send a photo of the destroyed hair dryer to us_product_recall@aliexpress.com, or by replying to the recall email sent by AliExpress. AliExpress is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Units: About 50
Hazard: The recalled portable heaters’ operating instructions can cause consumers to incorrectly depress the start button too quickly and prevent the fan from starting, causing the heaters to overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact Enerco to request new instructions and a warning sticker describing how to start the heater using the power button. The new instructions and warning sticker are also available via Enerco’s website at https://www.enercogroupinc.com/recall. Enerco and Lowe’s are contacting all known purchasers directly.
Units: About 21,250 (In addition, about 500 were sold in Canada)
Hazard: The handheld hair dryers lack an immersion protection device that can cause death or serious injury due to electrocution or shock hazards if it falls into water when plugged in. The hair dryers are in violation of the federal regulations and present a substantial product hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled hair dryers and contact AliExpress to receive a full refund. Consumers will be asked to destroy the hair dryer by cutting the cord and disposing of it. Consumers must send a photo of the destroyed hair dryer to us_product_recall@aliexpress.com or by replying to the recall email sent by AliExpress. AliExpress is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Units: About 80
