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Latest consumer product recalls

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

SharkNinja Recalls 1.8 Million Foodi Multi-Function Pressure Cookers Due to Burn Hazard; Serious Burn Injuries Reported

Hazard: The pressure-cooking lid can be opened during use, causing hot contents to escape, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the product’s pressure-cooking function and contact SharkNinja for a free replacement lid. Consumers can continue to use the product’s air frying and other functions.

Units: About 1,846,400 (In addition, about 184,240 were sold in Canada)

Kohl’s Recalls Tea Light Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard

Hazard: The tea light candle holder can catch on fire, posing a fire and burn hazard.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tea light candle holders and return them to any Kohl’s store for a full refund in the form of a Kohl’s gift card or in the original form of payment. Kohl’s will provide a pre-paid shipping label for consumers who purchased the candle holders online. Kohl’s is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Units: About 1,960

Kubota Tractor Corporation Recalls RTV-Series Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard

Hazard: The ball joint connected to the front suspension arm can loosen and separate from the front suspension arm, resulting in the driver losing wheel support of the utility vehicle, posing a crash hazard to consumers.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact an authorized Kubota dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair at the dealer’s location. Kubota is contacting registered owners directly.

Units: About 49,640

Dlesot Snap Children’s Hair Clips Recalled Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard; Violation of Federal Ban for Lead in Paint; Sold Exclusively on Amazon by YFLGOTOO

Hazard: The painted hair clips contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban, posing a lead poisoning hazard to children. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled hair clips away from children, stop using them and contact YFLGOTOO. Consumers will need to provide picture of disposal to receive the remedy. Amazon is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Units: 3,800

Baseus Portable Chargers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Sold on Amazon.com by Shenzhen Baseus Technology

Hazard: The lithium-ion battery in the recalled portable chargers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable chargers and contact Baseus to receive a free replacement charger. The replacement portable charger will have the same model number (BS 30KP365) and a different serial number ending in the letter “A.” Consumers will need to submit a photo of the recalled portable charger showing the model number and serial number to the firm’s recall registration page. Consumers without an order number will need to submit a photo of the portable charger with their name and date written on the portable charger in permanent marker. Visit https://www.baseus.com/pages/recall_select_BS-30KP365 to register and get instructions on how to receive a free replacement. To receive a replacement, consumers will be required to confirm disposal of the portable charger in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Units: About 55,380

Santa Cruz Bicycles Recalls Electric Bicycles Due to Fire Hazard

Hazard: The recalled electric bicycle’s lithium-ion battery can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric bicycles, disconnect the battery from the bike and charger, and visit the manufacturer’s website at https://santacruzbicycles.com/pages/recall-heckler-9-lithium-ion-battery to determine if their bicycle is affected, and if so, to register for a free replacement battery to be sent to them. If their battery is involved in this recall, consumers will be required to write “Recalled” on the involved affected battery and upload a photograph of it to https://santacruzbicycles.com/pages/recall-heckler-9-lithium-ion-battery. These consumers should then dispose of the battery in accordance with local and state regulations following registration.

Units: About 2,850 (In addition, about 550 were sold in Canada)

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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