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Latest consumer product recalls

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

Stateside Bead Supply Recalls High-Powered Magnetic Beads Due to Ingestion Hazard; Violation of the Federal Safety Regulation for Magnets

Hazard: The magnetic beads violate the requirements of the mandatory federal magnet regulation because they contain one or more magnets that fit within CPSC’s small parts cylinder, and the magnets are stronger than permitted. When high-powered magnets are swallowed, the ingested magnets can attract to each other or to another metal object and become lodged in the digestive system. This can result in perforations, twisting and/or blockage of the intestines, infection, blood poisoning and death.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled magnetic beads immediately, take them away from children and contact Stateside Bead Supply to receive a pre-paid label to return the recalled products for a full refund. Stateside Bead Supply is notifying all known purchasers directly.

Units: About 450

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Pure Brands of California Recalls PureFog Juice Liquid Due to Risk of Mold Exposure; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com

Hazard: The recalled fog liquid can expire sooner than the expiration date listed on the product. This can pose a risk of respiratory or other infections in individuals with compromised immune systems, damaged lungs or an allergy to mold.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product, discard the unused product by pouring it down the drain, and contact the firm for a full refund. Consumers are being contacted directly by Amazon.com.

Units: About 3,300

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BJ’s Wholesale Club Recalls Berkley Jensen Citronella 72-inch Tiki Torches Due to Burn Hazard

Hazard: The tiki torch top can break open and/or fall off while lit, posing a burn hazard.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tiki torches and contact BJ’s Wholesale Club for a full refund. Consumers should destroy and dispose of or return the tiki torches (with the fuel reservoir empty) to BJ’s Wholesale Club to receive a refund.

Units: About 90,000

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Polaris Recalls Snowmobiles Equipped with PATRIOT BOOST Engines Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Hazard: The fuel line between the fuel rails can leak, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles, and contact Polaris or an authorized Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair to replace the fuel line. Polaris has notified consumers to stop riding the vehicles, and is notifying all dealers and contacting registered owners directly.

Units: About 7,000 (In addition, about 3,100 were sold in Canada) (Polaris MATRYX snowmobiles have been previously recalled in February 2022August 2022November 2022May 2023, and August 2023.

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Forias Pack and Play Mattresses Recalled Due to Suffocation Hazard for Infants; Violations of the Federal Safety Regulation for Crib Mattresses; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by Forias Direct (Recall Alert)

Hazard: The recalled mattress violates multiple provisions of the Safety Standard for Crib Mattresses, including the thickness test, and is missing the required warnings and labels. The product poses a suffocation hazard to infants.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pack and play mattresses and discard them by cutting them in half, then send a photo of destroyed mattress to customer.care@forias.com to receive a full refund. Amazon and Forias Direct are contacting all known purchasers directly.

Units: 1,900

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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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