Nationwide recalls include golf cars, rowing machines, furniture, and baby loungers over fire and injury hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Several consumer product recalls have been announced this week, affecting a range of vehicles, furniture, household items, and children’s products due to risks of fire, injury, suffocation, and carbon monoxide poisoning, according to notices published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
Hazard: The recalled PTV can leak fuel at the quick-connect fitting between the fuel line and the fuel injector mounted on the engine, posing a risk of serious injury and fire hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles until they have been inspected and repaired, if needed. Consumers can contact Textron E-Z-GO for inspection instructions or contact an authorized Textron E-Z-GO dealer to schedule a free inspection. If any signs of fuel leakage are detected, the vehicle will be repaired by an authorized dealer free of charge by replacing the fuel line. Consumers who cannot take their recalled PTV to an authorized dealer for inspection or repair can contact Textron E-Z-GO or an authorized dealer for assistance.
Units: About 90,800 (In addition, about 7,300 were sold in Canada)
Hazard: The ethanol fuel bottles violate the federal safety standard for portable fuel containers because they lack flame mitigation devices required by the Portable Fuel Container Safety Act, posing a deadly risk of flash fire. The fuel containers also fail to meet the federal safety regulation for deceptive disclaimers required by the Federal Hazardous Substances Act because they claim the contents are “Non Toxic”.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fuel bottles, place them out of reach of children, and contact Wilteexs for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to write “Do not use” and the Amazon order number with permanent marker on the bottle; and submit a photo of it to hongyaodemg@outlook.com. Consumers should dispose of the fuel bottles in accordance with local and state regulations.
Units: About 1,100
Hazard: The baby loungers violate the mandatory standard for Infant Sleep Products because the sides are shorter than the minimum side height limit to secure the infant; the sleeping pad’s thickness exceeds the maximum limit, posing a suffocation hazard; and the enclosed openings at the foot of the loungers are wider than allowed, posing fall and entrapment hazards to infants. The portable loungers do not have a stand, posing a fall hazard. These violations create an unsafe sleeping environment for infants, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the baby loungers immediately and contact Belivium for a full refund. Consumers should remove the sleeping pad, cut up the sides of the baby loungers and the sleeping pad and email a photo of the destroyed lounger to BeliviumRecall@163.com to obtain a full refund.
Units: About 280
Hazard: The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in injuries or death to children. The dressers violate the mandatory standard as required by the STURDY Act.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled dressers immediately if they are not anchored to the wall and place them in an area that children cannot access. Contact WLIVE for instructions on how to dispose of the dressers to receive a full refund. Consumers must submit a photo to wliveproductrecall@wlivehome.com demonstrating disposal of the product.
Units: About 76,500
Super Wheels (Formerly Allite) Recalls Vaast A/1 Bicycles and Frames Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: The bicycle frame can develop a hairline fracture near a weld, which can cause the tubes to separate, posing a risk of falling.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the Vaast A/1 bicycles and frame and contact Super Wheels Inc. for a free replacement. Once consumers register their bike at Contact | VAAST Bikes, (www.vaastbikes.com/contact-us/), Super Wheels Inc. will provide the consumer with a replacement frame and pay (up to $200) for a bike shop technician to rebuild the bike with the replacement frame.
Units: About 1,860 (in addition, about 4 were sold in Canada)
RH Recalls Byron Tables and Desks Due to Risk of Injury
Hazard: The recalled tables and desks can collapse when a gap forms between the leg and tabletop and a horizontal force is applied to the top, posing a risk of injury.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tables and desks and contact RH for a full refund of the purchase price and to coordinate pick up of the recalled tables and desks, free of charge. RH will issue the refund upon receiving the recalled table or desk.
Units: About 750 (In addition, about 10 were sold in Canada)
Hazard: The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in serious injuries or death to children. The dressers violate the mandatory standard required by the STURDY Act.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled dressers immediately if they are not anchored to the wall and place them in an area that children cannot access. Contact AOWOS for instructions on how to dispose of the dressers to receive a full refund. Consumers must submit a photo to AOWOSRecall@outlook.com of the product showing disposal.
Units: About 700
iFIT Recalls NordicTrack Rowing Machines Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The screen console can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled rowing machines. Consumers should contact iFIT to arrange for a free home repair by an authorized technician in the form of a replacement screen console.
Units: About 44,800 (In addition, about 700 were sold in Canada)
Hazard: The exhaust duct can crack, allowing gases to escape inside of the home, posing a carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning hazard that can result in death or serious injury.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water heater and contact VESTA.DS to have a certified technician install the free repair. Consumers who must continue using the water heater while awaiting repair should have working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in their homes.
Units: About 36,700 (In addition, about 3,500 were sold in Canada)
Hazard: The recalled golf car vehicles lack stop lights, posing a risk of serious injury or death due to a crash hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled golf car vehicles and contact an authorized Yamaha Golf Car dealer to schedule the free installation of two stoplights. For consumers who cannot take their recalled golf car to an authorized dealer, Yamaha will provide transportation or will install the stoplights at the location of the golf cart.
Units: About 19,300
Hazard: The recalled golf car vehicles can fail to brake, posing a risk of serious injury or death due to a crash hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled golf car vehicles and contact an authorized Yamaha Golf Car dealer to schedule the free installation of new brake shoes and pads. For consumers who cannot take their recalled golf car to an authorized dealer, Yamaha will provide transportation or will install the replacement brake shoes and pads at the location of the golf car.
Units: About 4,300
