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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - OnSafety Blog Post: Before
You Start Your Summer Fun, Check for These Recalled Products
WASHINGTON, April 24, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Winter is
finally giving way to warmer weather. This means kids are playing
outside and adults are firing up their grills and working on their
lawns. Now would be a good time to check on whether any of your summer
products were recalled this past winter. Check out the list of
recalled products below. To check other products for safety issues, go
to SaferProducts.gov at http://www.saferproducts.gov/Default.aspx.
Product Recall Press Release Hazard
Char-Broil Recalls Patio Bistro Gas Grills 69,300 units in U.S. and 1,900 in Canada 13-264 http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Char-Broil-Recalls-Patio-Bistro-Gas-Grills/ The electronic ignition on the grill can ignite unexpectedly, posing a burn hazard.
Snoopy Sno-Cone Machines Recalled by LaRose Industries 102,000 units 14-010 http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Snoopy-Sno-Cone-Machines-Recalled-by-LaRose-Industries/ A brass rivet can fall out of the sno-cone machine's ice-shaving cylinder and into a sno-cone, posing a risk of injury to the mouth or the teeth.
Step2 Recalls Ride-On Wagon Toys Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us 14,000 14-020 http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Step2-Recalls-Ride-On-Wagon-Toys/ The removable blue seat backs can detach and allow the child in the wagon to fall out, posing a fall hazard.
Toro Recalls TimeMaster and TurfMaster Lawn Mowers 34,500 units in United States and 1,600 in Canada 14-046 http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Toro-Recalls-TimeMaster-and-TurfMaster-Lawn-Mowers/ The mower's blade can break and injure the user and others nearby.
Solowave Recalls Home Playground Tube Slides with Port Holes 10,800 in the United States and 9,900 in Canada 14-049 http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Solowave-Recalls-Home-Playground-Tube-Slides-with-Port-Holes/ The plastic port hole-type windows in the tube slide can break, posing a laceration hazard to children.
Sterling Rope Company Recalls Sewn Cords 9,200 in the United States and 480 in Canada 14-108 http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Sterling-Rope-Company-Recalls-Sewn-Cords/ Sewn cords break at a lower weight than published weight values, posing a fall hazard.
Nationwide Industries Recalls Trident Pool Gate Latches 2,500 units 14-085 http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Nationwide-Industries-Recalls-Trident-Pool-Gate-Latches/ The magnet contained in the striker portion of the latch assembly can come loose, preventing the latch from securing a gate.
Horizon Hobby Recalls Remote Controlled Model Helicopters 1,980 units United States and 200 in Canada 14-091 http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Horizon-Hobby-Recalls-Remote-Controlled-Model-Helicopters/ The tail rotor grip used for securing the tail rotor blade to the tail rotor hub can separate and release from the helicopter, posing a risk of a crash and injury hazard.
Gas Trimmers Recalled by efco 1,400 units in the United States and 166 in Canada 14-047 http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Gas-Trimmers-Recalled-by-efco/ The muffler on the trimmer's engine can break during use and pose a fire hazard.
Nantucket Distributing Recalls Clay Bowl Outdoor Fireplaces 1,200 units 14-022 http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Nantucket-Distributing-Recalls-Clay-Bowl-Outdoor-Fireplaces/ When fire is lit, pieces of the clay fireplace bowl can blow off of the bowl posing impact and burn hazards
CPSC Consumer Information Hotline Contact us at this toll-free number
if you have questions about a recall: 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054)
Times: 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. ET; Messages can be left anytime Call to get
product safety and other agency information and to report unsafe
products.
Media Contact Please use the phone numbers below for all media
requests. Phone: (301) 504-7908 Spanish: (301) 504-7800
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