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Scary Consumer Products

By Tammy McKillip October 21, 2014
Slashing, Slicing Toast

If your little chef is toasting her plastic bagels in the Toys-R-Us Just Like Home Toaster Set, she could get more than just a slice of play toast. In fact, she could end up with a slice or slash on her fingers, as well. The plastic bread can crack or break under pressure, creating a laceration hazard. Take the toaster away, and return it to your nearest Toys-R-Us for a full refund. Or call (800) 869-7787 for more information about this recall. 

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Speaking of Laceration...

Fiskars 32 inch Bypass Lopper Shears are being recalled because the handles can break while branch-trimming, which creates a serious risk of injury due to bruising or laceration. Stop cutting, and call Fiskars at (855) 544-0151 for more information about this recall. They'll send you a free replacement lopper.

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Cold Calamity

Louis Garneau USA is recalling Louis Garneau P-09 aerodynamic bicycle helmets with model number 1405362 because they don't protect the wearer during cold weather. If someone in your family has this helmet, take it away, and return it to Louis Garneau for a full refund or replacement helmet. Or call (800) 448-1984 for more information about this recall. 

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Snapping Snapper

The last thing you expect when riding your mower is to have your axle snap and lose break control, but that's exactly what happened to two people riding their Briggs and Stratton Rear Engine Riding Mower. Take a look at the model numbers on this page, and if you have one of the faulty models, stop using it, and contact Briggs and Stratton at (800) 935-2967 for information on finding an authorized Snapper service repair location to receive a free repair.


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Fire Hot


If you or someone in your family gets your recreational kicks from driving an off-highway vehicle from American Honda, put the beast in park, and check out this recall notice to see if you have one of the listed model numbers, If so, stop using the vehicle, and contact American Honda toll-free at (888) 888-3139 to find your local authorized Honda dealer for a free repair. The problem? Debris can get caught in the skid plate and end up too close to the exhaust system and possibly smoke or catch fire. 

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Creepier Than Bed Bugs

There aren't too many things creepier than bed bugs, but if you're treating your nightmare insect problem with a PAB Bed Bug Heat Treatment System, you could wake up to a fire. The electrical strip on the top of the system can break at the corners, creating the risk of an electrical fire. Stop using and unplug your ThermalStrike Expedition bed bug heat treatment system, and register your unit online to receive a free ASC Diagnostic unit, which will automatically turn the unit off in the event of a circuit break.