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U.S. safety agency recalls wide range of consumer products over injury hazards

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a series of recalls involving tens of thousands of consumer products due to hazards ranging from child poisoning and choking to tip-over injuries, burns and fire risks.

GM Gumili Wintergreen Essential Oil Bottles Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Child Poisoning; Violates Mandatory Standard for Child-Resistant Packaging; Sold on Amazon by Gumili Beauty

Hazard:

The essential oil contains methyl salicylate, which must be in child-resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging for the products is not child resistant, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately secure the recalled essential oil out of the sight and reach of children and contact the firm to receive a full refund or free replacement bottle of essential oil. Consumers will be asked to take a photo of their product in the trash in order to receive a refund or replacement and email the photo to gumilius@outlook.com.

Units:

About 2,970

Fixwal 7-Drawer Dressers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Violates Mandatory Standard for Clothing Storage Units

Hazard:

The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in risks of serious injuries or death to children. The dressers violate the mandatory standard as required by the STURDY Act.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dressers if they are not anchored to the wall, place them in an area that children cannot access and contact Momok for a full refund. Consumers should write “RECALLED” on the front, side, and back of the dresser with a permanent marker, take photos and email them to fixwaldresserrecall@outlook.com.

Units:

About 2,900

Zan International Trading Recalls Lotus Joy Sweet Birch Essential Oil Bottles Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Child Poisoning; Violates Mandatory Standard for Child-Resistant Packaging

Hazard:

The essential oil bottles contain methyl salicylate, which must be in child-resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The bottles are not child-resistant, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately secure the recalled essential oil out of the sight and reach of children and contact Zan International Trading for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to pour the contents in the trash and take a photo of the bottle in the trash and email it to Zan International Trading at zantradellc@hotmail.com.

Units:

About 470

Dresbe LED Christmas Headbands Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Battery Ingestion; Violate Mandatory Standard for Consumer Products with Button Cell Batteries

Hazard:

The recalled headbands violate the mandatory standard for consumer products with button cell and coin batteries because the button cell batteries in the headbands can be accessed easily by children, posing an ingestion hazard. Additionally, the packaging and product do not have the warnings required under Reese’s Law. When button cell or coin batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns, and death.

Remedy:

Consumers should stop using the recalled headbands immediately and contact Dresbe for information on how to properly dispose of the product. Consumers will need to email a photograph of disposal to dresberecall@shineprom.com to receive the refund.

Note: Button cell batteries are hazardous. Batteries should be disposed of or recycled by following local hazardous waste procedures.

Units:

About 250 units

Cobelae Busy Books Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Choking Hazard; Violates Small Parts Ban; Sold on Amazon by Flyindream

Hazard:

The toy books violate the small parts ban because the beads can loosen and detach from the product, posing a deadly choking hazard.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled busy book and contact Flyindream to receive a free replacement book. Consumers should write “RECALLED” on the front of the book with permanent marker, throw the product away, and send a photo of the disposed product to cobelaeservice@outlook.com.

Units:

About 3,500

Furnulem 5-Drawer Dressers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Tip-Over and Entrapment; Violates Mandatory Standard for Clothing Storage Units

Hazard:

The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in risks of serious injuries or death to children. The dressers violate the mandatory standard as required by the STURDY Act.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dressers if they are not anchored to the wall and place them in an area that children cannot access. Contact Furnulem for instructions on how to dispose of the dressers for a full refund. Consumers should send a photo demonstrating disposal of the product to support@furnulem.com.

Units:

About 50

Little Cow Company Recalls 9 oz Candles in Glass Jars Due to Fire, Burn and Laceration Hazards

Hazard:

The glass jar holding the candle can crack or break during use, posing fire, burn and laceration hazards.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and contact Little Cow Company to receive a full refund. Consumers will be asked to use a permanent marker to draw an ‘X” on the glass container, cut the wicks and email a photo of the marked jar can and cut wicks to Little Cow Company.

Units:

About 1,140


Aterian Recalls PurSteam Elite Travel Steamers and Mighty Lil Steamers Due to Risk of Serious Burn Injury

Hazard:

The steamers can expel hot water from the steam nozzle during use, posing a serious burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled steamers and visit recall.pursteam.com to submit a Recall Request. As part of the request process, consumers will be required to provide their contact information and then cut the steamer’s cord and upload a photo of the steamer with its’ cut cord in order to receive a full refund. Consumers should keep their steamer until receiving their refund, as some consumers may be asked to return their steamer to Aterian with a prepaid shipping mailer.

Units:

About 75,400 PurSteam Elite Travel Steamers and about 119,000 PurSteam Mighty Lil Steamers

 

Clark Associates Recalls Lancaster Table & Seating Powder-Coated Aluminum Outdoor Restaurant Chairs and Barstools Due to Fall Hazard

Hazard:

The legs of the chairs and barstools can bend or break while the chair is in use, posing a fall hazard.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and barstools and contact Clark Associates for a full refund to the original method of purchase or a store credit. Consumers should register their product online at www.lancastertableandseating.com/recalls/powder-coated-aluminum-chairs, mark the product with the word “Recalled” in paint or thick permanent marker in a visible location and dispose of the product in accordance with local and state laws.

Units:

About 158,486

YITA Recalls Multiple Brands of Dressers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Violates Mandatory Standard for Clothing Storage Units

Hazard:

The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in risks of serious injuries or death to children. The dressers violate the mandatory standard as required by the STURDY Act.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dressers, if they are not anchored to the wall, and place them in an area that children cannot access. Contact YITA for a full refund. Consumers should write “RECALL” on the dressers using a permanent marker, disassemble them and submit a photo of the disposed product to yitamotor@outlook.com.

Units:

About 6,800

Andy & Evan Recalls Children’s Pajama Sets Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Burn Hazard; Violate Mandatory Standard for Children’s Sleepwear

Hazard:

The recalled children’s pajamas violate the mandatory flammability standard for children’s sleepwear posing a risk of serious burn injuries or death.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the pajama sets and contact Andy & Evan for a full refund. Consumers should cut the pajamas in half, take a photo of the destroyed pajamas and email it to recall@andyandevan.com, then dispose of the destroyed pajamas.

Units:

About 500

DriBiz Recalls Ammo Tabs Desiccant Tiles Due to Injury Hazard

Hazard:

The Ammo Tab can fail to protect the firearms and ammunition from humidity, allowing excess moisture to cause corrosion or rust that can increase the risk of malfunction and pose an injury hazard.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Ammo tab and go to the firm’s website at https://www.norustzone.com to receive instructions on how to receive a full refund and to dispose of the tab.

Units:

About 760

Semfri Children’s Helmets Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Head Injury; Violates Mandatory Standard for Bicycle Helmets

Hazard:

The recalled helmets violate the mandatory safety standard for bicycle helmets because the helmets do not comply with the impact attenuation, positional stability, labeling and certification requirements. The helmets can fail to protect the user in the event of a crash, posing a serious risk of injury or death due to head injury.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Semfri for a full refund. Consumers should destroy the helmet by cutting the straps and sending a photo of the destroyed helmet to Semfri_recall@163.com.

Units:

About 300

Organic Zing Birch Essential Oil Bottles Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Child Poisoning; Violates Mandatory Standard for Child-Resistant Packaging; Sold on Amazon by Linkers

Hazard:

The essential oil bottles contain methyl salicylate, which must be in child-resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The bottles for the products are not child resistant, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately secure the recalled essential oil bottles out of the sight and reach of children and contact Linkers for a full refund and instructions on destroying the recalled bottles. Consumers will be asked to pour the contents of the bottle into the trash and email a photo of the disposed bottle to admin@linkersecomm.com.

Units:

About 940

EnHomee 10-Drawer Dressers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Violates Mandatory Standard for Clothing Storage Units

Hazard:

The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in risks of serious injuries or death to children. The dressers violate the mandatory standard required by the STURDY Act.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dressers, if they are not anchored to the wall, and place them in an area that children cannot access. Contact EnHomee for instructions on how to identify affected units and dispose of the dressers to receive a full refund. Consumers must submit a photo to enhomeestore@gmail.com showing disposal of the product.

Units:

About 5,000

Lola Plus The Boys Recalls Youth Clothing with Drawstrings Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Strangulation Hazard; Violates Federal Rule for Children’s Upper Outerwear

Hazard:

The drawstrings in the recalled clothing can get caught on objects and cause death or serious injury to children due to the strangulation hazard. The clothes are in violation of the federal rule for children’s upper outerwear and present a substantial product hazard.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately take the recalled clothing away from children, remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard and contact Lola Plus The Boys for a full refund. Consumers should send a photo of the clothing without a drawstring, along with their name and the date, to customerservice@lolaandtheboys.com.

Units:

About 620

Kitosun Submersible LED Lights Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Battery Ingestion; Violates Mandatory Standard for Consumer Products with Coin Batteries

Hazard:

The recalled LED lights violate the mandatory standard for consumer products containing button cell or coin batteries because they contain lithium coin batteries that can be accessed easily by children, posing an ingestion hazard. Additionally, the LED lights do not have the warnings as required by Reese’s Law. When children swallow button cell or coin batteries, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns, and death, posing an ingestion hazard to children.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled LED lights and contact Kitosun by email with “Recall” in the subject line for disposal instructions. To receive a full refund, email a photo of the disposed product to sales@kitosun.com.

Note: Button cell and coin batteries are hazardous. Batteries should be disposed of or recycled by following local hazardous waste procedures.

Units:

About 8,100

Shintenchi 6-Drawer Dressers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Violate Mandatory Standard for Clothing Storage Units

Hazard:

The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in risks of serious injuries or death to children. The dressers violate the mandatory standard as required by the STURDY Act.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dressers, if they are not anchored to the wall, and place them in an area that children cannot access. Contact Shintenchi for instructions on how to dispose of the dressers to receive a full refund. Consumers must submit a photo to ShintenchiRecall@hotmail.com showing disposal of the product.

Units:

About 600

Scepter Fuel Containers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Flash Fire, Burn and Child Poisoning; Violates Mandatory Standards for Portable Fuel Containers; Imported by Mameix Retail

Hazard:

The recalled fuel containers violate the mandatory safety standards for portable fuel containers because they lack flame mitigation devices required under the Portable Fuel Container Safety Act, posing a deadly risk of flash fire. In addition, the Children’s Gasoline Burn Prevention Act requires all closures on portable gasoline fuel containers to be child resistant. The spout on the product is not child-resistant, posing a risk of burn and poisoning to children.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fuel containers, place them out of reach of children and contact Mameix Retail for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to write “Recalled” with permanent marker on the container and submit a photo of it in the trash to scepterrecall@gmail.com.

Units:

About 700

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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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