QVC Temp-tations Oven Gloves are being recalled for a possible burn hazard risk. The oven gloves can fail to provide sufficient protection from heat, which may cause burns to the hands. There have been 162 reports of insufficient heat protection, and 92 reports of minor burns received by the company to date in connection with this issue. The recalling firm is QVC of West Chester, Pennsylvania. The recalled product is QVC Temp-tations Oven Gloves that were imported from China and sold by QVC in single pairs, sets of two, and in sets with drying mats or trivets. The recalled oven gloves were sold in a variety of colors, including blue, yellow, red, floral, and summer shell prints under these model numbers: K51459, K76398, K47973, K48879, K85322, K96004, K92603, K308719, K309220, … [Read more...]
Wolf Dual Fuel Ranges With Infrared Griddles Recalled
Wolf Dual Fuel ranges with infrared griddles are being recalled because they pose a burn and fire hazard. The range can short circuit if liquids boil over or are spilled and will then turn on the griddle unexpectedly. There have been 64 reports of griddles turning on. No injuries have been reported to the company to date. The recalling firm is Wolf Appliances of Madison, Wisconsin. The ranges were manufactured in the United States. The recalled product is Wolf Dual Fuel ranges with infrared griddles. The ranges is stainless steel and was sold in models that measure 36 inches, 48 inches, and 60 inches wide with an oven door panel in white, black or stainless steel. The serial and model numbers are printed on the rating plate underneath the top of the oven. About 44,000 were sold in … [Read more...]
Halo Tumblers With Metal Straws Recalled For Laceration Hazard
Halo Tumblers with metal straws are being recalled because they can pose a laceration hazard. The metal straw inside the tumbler can cut your mouth and/or fingers. The firm has received four reports of incidents resulting in four laceration injuries to the hand and mouth. The importer is HALO Branded Solutions of Sterling, Illinois. The tumblers were made in China. About 60,000 units of this tumbler are included in this recall. The recalled product, Halo Tumblers, is a reusable 24 ounce tumbler or cup with a metal straw. The plastic tumblers come in four styles: “The Mermaid” which is pink/green, “Island Surf” which is blue/yellow, “Sailor Breeze” which is tan/orange, and “The Galaxy” which is blue/pink. All of the tumblers have a tan lid. These tumblers were sold exclusively at … [Read more...]
OleOleToy Glow in the Dark Party Supplies Recalled For Hazard
OleOleToy Glow in the Dark Party Supplies are being recalled for an ingestion hazard because they are in violation of federal regulations for battery operated toys. Young children can access the batteries and ingest them. No incidents or injuries have been reported to date in connection with this issue. The recalling firm is OleOleToy of China. These toys were manufactured in China. The recalled product is OleOleToys Glow in the Dark Supplies Toy Sets. About 984 of these sets were sold. The toys violate the mandatory federal battery-operated toy regulation because the Bunny Ears Headbands found in the sets contain button cell batteries that can be easily accessed without the use of a common household tool. When button cell batteries are ingested, they can cause serious injuries, … [Read more...]
Newmemo’s Children’s Ring Sets Recalled For Lead and Cadmium
Newmemo's Children's Ring Sets are being recalled for lead and cadmium contamination that exceed the federal lead content ban and high cadmium levels. Both lead and cadmium are toxic if ingested by young children and can cause serious health effects. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with this problem. The recalling firm and importer is Memovam Technology Industrial Co. Limited, (doing business as Newmemo), of China. There is no safe level of lead consumption. Short term exposure to very low levels of this heavy metal may not cause any symptoms except increased blood lead levels. Exposure to higher levels, or chronic exposure over time, for weeks or months, can cause symptoms including permanent damage to the central nervous system in children, … [Read more...]
SMEG Retro Refrigerators Recalled For Injury Hazard
SMEG Retro Refrigerators are being recalled for a possible injury hazard. The refrigerator door can detach and fall off and could injure people. The firm has received nine reports of the door falling off, but no injuries have been reported to the company to date. The importer is SMEG USA of New York. The refrigerators were manufactured in Italy. About 900 of these units are included in this recall. The recall is for SMEG retro style refrigerators with freezers. The model number for the recalled appliances starts with FAB38U. The special order refrigerators measure about 28 inches wide, 30 inches deep, and 80 inches high. They were sold in the colors of black, cream, pastel green, red, white, and pastel blue. The fridges have either left opening or right opening doors with … [Read more...]
Aldi Ambiano Single Serve Coffee Makers Recalled For Burns
Aldi Ambiano Single Serve Coffee Makers are being recalled because they can pose a burn hazard, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Aldi has received 25 reports of the coffeemakers expelling hot water from the top of the machine, including three reports of burns. The importer is Aldi Inc of Batavia, Illinois. These coffee makers were manufactured in China. The recall is for the Ambiano Single Serve Coffee Makers. The coffee maker was sold in gray, blue, pink, and purple colors, and measures approximately length 11 inches, width 4.7 inches, and height 12 inches. Ambiano is printed on the side of the coffee maker. The model numbers and UPC numbers are located on the rating label on the bottom of the unit. The UPC numbers are 4061464174788, 4061464174801, … [Read more...]
Samsung Slide-In Electric Ranges Recalled For Fire Hazard
Samsung Slide-In Electric Ranges are being recalled because they can pose a fire hazard, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The front mounted knobs on the ranges can be activated by accidental contact by humans and pets. About 1,120,905 ranges are included in this recall. The recalling firm is Samsung Electronics America Inc., of Ridgefield Park, New Jersey. The ranges were manufactured in Thailand. You can see the long list of model numbers of the recalled ranges at the CPSC web site. The model number is on the inside upper left corner of the oven door or inside the storage bin on the bottom of the oven. Samsung has received more than 300 reports of unintentional activation of the front mounted knobs by people or pets since 2013. These ranges have been … [Read more...]
Manhattan Toy Brilliant Bee Rattles Recalled For Choking Hazard
Manhattan Toy Brilliant Bee Rattles are being recalled for a choking hazard, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The wooden base can detach from the wooden rod and release three plastic rings that are small enough to be swallowed. No injuries or adverse reactions have been reported to the company to date in connection with this issue. The recalling firm is the importer, Sassy Baby Inc., of Gonzales, Louisiana. The name of the product is Brilliant Bee Rattles. About 3,000 of these rattles were sold nationwide. The toy has a plastic light up bee that is attached to a wooden rod and wooden base. There are three plastic rings on the rod and a baby-safe mirror on the bottom of the base. The rattle has non-removable batteries. The model number 166700 CQ is printed on … [Read more...]
Vitamix Expands Recall of Blending Containers For Laceration
Vitamix is reannouncing and expanding their recall of blending containers and blade bases for laceration hazards after more injuries were reported, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Sixteen new reports of lacerations have been received since the first recall was issued in 2018. The manufacturer is Vita-Mix Corporation of Cleveland, Ohio. These products were manufactured in the United States. About 569,000 of these units were sold. About 105,000 of those containers and blade bases were previously recalled. In addition, about 121,950 were sold in Canada. They were available for purchase at Costco, Best Buy, Crate & Barrel, Macy’s, Target, Williams Sonoma, Walmart and specialty and independent stores nationwide, and online at Vitamix.com, Amazon.com and … [Read more...]
