Here are the product recalls New Jerseyans should know about:
Trane Recalls Gas/Electric Packaged Units Due to Risk of Gas Leak, Fire Hazard
Hazard: The fuel gas valve can open unexpectedly, allowing a gas leak and posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the heating mode of the recalled units and contact their dealer w ho installed the unit to schedule an appointment for a free inspection and repair, by replacing the ignition board of the unit. Consumers with Trane products can locate their nearest dealer at www.trane.com/residential/en/dealer-locator/. Consumers with American Standard products can locate their nearest dealer at www.americanstandardair.com/find-your-dealer/. Consumers can also contact Trane or American Standard directly for support.
Units: About 4,790
Hazard: The recalled drain covers do not conform to the entrapment protection standards of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGBA), posing an entrapment hazard to swimmers and bathers.
Remedy: Pool owners/operators and consumers should immediately stop using pools with the recalled pool drain covers. To receive a refund, consumers should remove the drain cover from the pool, take a photo of the removed cover, and send it to the recalling firm by email at Junjuanshop2025@outlook.com. Ensure all pools and spas have VGBA compliant drain covers and teach children to stay away from drains. Junjuanshop and Amazon are contacting all known purchasers directly.
Units: About 500
DEWALT Recalls Grinder Flap Discs Due to Laceration and Injury Hazards
Hazard: The ceramic cloth abrasive flaps on the disc can detach while in use on a grinder, posing laceration and injury hazards.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flap discs and go to the DEWALT website at https://www.dewalt.com/support/safety-notices-and-recalls/flap-disc-recall to participate in the recall. Consumers will be asked to write “Recall” on the disc and upload a photograph to the firm’s website. Consumers will then be asked to certify that they disposed of it in the trash to receive a refund.
Units: About 17,680
Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Predator 2000-Watt Power Stations Due to Shock Hazard
Hazard: The wires in the power station’s AC outlet receptacles are reversed when the product is in Emergency Power Supply (“EPS”) mode, posing a shock hazard to consumers operating the power station.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power stations and return them to their local Harbor Freight Tools store for a free replacement unit that will be available at the store. Harbor Freight Tools is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Units: About 6,500
Hazard: The recalled party supply toys violate the mandatory standard for toys containing button cell batteries because the compartment that holds the batteries can be easily accessed and opened by children, posing a deadly ingestion hazard to children.
When button cell or coin batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns and death.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled party supply toys and take them away from children. Contact Yiwu Dixikeji Douxiangongsi for a full refund. To receive a refund, consumers should send a photo of the recalled toys being disposed of in the trash by email at dixikeji@gmail.com. Yiwu Dixikeji Douxiangongsi and Amazon are contacting all known purchasers directly.
Note: Button cell and coin batteries are hazardous. Batteries should be disposed of or recycled by following local hazardous waste procedures.
Units: About 790
Positec Recalls Electric Corded Chainsaws and Pole Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
Hazard: The main switch on the recalled chainsaws and pole saws can fail, allowing the saws to continue to run even after the switch is released, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact Positec for a pre-paid shipping label, and a new box as needed, to return the units free of charge. Positec will provide a free replacement chainsaw or pole saw upon receipt of the recalled product.
Units: About 49,000 (In addition, about 3,000 were sold in Canada)
509 Recalls Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
Hazard: The recalled helmets fail to provide sufficient protection in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets.
Consumers with a recalled “509” branded Tactical 3.0 or Tactical 2.0 (small/medium manufactured in 2023) helmet should contact 509 for instructions on how to participate in the recall and to receive a choice of a refund (if purchased online), or a credit to be used on 509’s website or a replacement helmet.
Consumers with a recalled “509 for Polaris” branded Tactical 3.0 or Tactical 2.0 (small/medium manufactured in 2023) helmet should contact Polaris for a choice of a refund, a credit to use at a Polaris dealership or on the Polaris website, or a replacement helmet. Proof of purchase is not required. All helmets should be discarded in the local household trash after consumers have confirmed their helmet is being recalled by 509 or Polaris and follow the destruction instructions located on the website.
Polaris is also providing their customers who have the recalled 509 and 509 for Polaris helmets with Fidlock®, with instructions on how to inspect the webbing on the chin strap to make sure it is repaired by routing it correctly. 509 and Polaris are contacting all known purchasers directly.
Units: About 201,200 (In addition, about 26, 800 in Canada)
