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Consumer Product Recall Alerts

By Tammy McKillip March 24, 2015
These Boots are Made for Falling

SCARPA North America is recalling its F1 Ski Boots with Tronic System due to a potential fall hazard. The problem is with the system that switches the boots from ski mode to walk mode. Due to a defect, the boots may not release from their bindings and can create a fall hazard. If you have this product, stop using it, and contact SCARPA North America toll-free at (866) 998-2895 for information on receiving a full refund.

Tragic Tangles

arts crafts sewing knitting crochet yarn
Spinrite is recalling Bernat Tizzy Yarn because the yarn may become unraveled within a finished knit or crocheted item. This creates the possibility of an entrapment or strangulation hazard for infants or small children. Check your lot numbers here. If you have this yarn, stop using it immediately. Contact Bernat toll-free at (844) 418-7973 for a full refund.

Risk of Laceration

Dirt Devil® Scorpion® Turbo Tool Accessory
Dirt Devil is recalling its Hand Vac Turbo Tool Accessory due to a laceration risk. The problem is with the interior fan, which can break off and eject from the housing, posing a danger to the user or anyone nearby. Stop using this tool, and contact Royal Appliance toll-free at (888) 393-2063 for information on receiving a free replacement product.

Crushing Residential Elevators

Coastal Carolina residential elevator

Coastal Carolina is recalling its residential elevators after three reports of injuries - one a "catastrophic" brain injury of a 10 year-old. The manual accordion-style gate is ineffective at keeping the elevator doors closed during operation, creating a crushing hazard. If you have this product, STOP USING IT IMMEDIATELY, and contact Coastal Carolina Elevators collect at (843) 399-6545 to arrange for a free repair.

Off This Rocker!

Fly Boy Airplane Rocker

Levels of Discovery is recalling its Fly Boy rocker due to a potential choking hazard. The small red knobs on the console can detach, posing a threat to infants and toddlers. Keep your child away from this chair, and contact Levels of Discovery toll-free at (866) 980-2536 ext. 9 for information on receiving a free replacement console.

Hot Pants?

M&M’S Allover Boxed Candy Print Youth  Loungewear Pants

M&Ms World Store is recalling their Youth Lounge Wear Pants because they fail to meet federal flammability sleepwear standards. This poses a burn risk for children. If your child has this product, take it away, and return them to the store for a full refund. You may contact M&M’S World at (800) 681-5187 for more information on this recall.

POP Goes the Tea Cup

Urban Outfitters “hot mess” teacup

Urban Outfitters is recalling its "cheeky" tea cups because they are mistakenly labeled as being "microwave safe." In fact, the cups have gold leafing that can spark and create a fire when placed in the microwave. Return the cups to Urban Outfitters for a full refund, or contact them at (800) 282-2200 for more information on this recall.