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...]
Joy Jolt Declan Glass Coffee Mugs Recalled For Burn Hazard
Joy Jolt Declan Glass Coffee Mugs are being recalled because they can pose a burn and laceration hazard. The glass mugs can break and crack when they are filled with hot liquids. There have been 103 reported incidents of the glasses breaking at the base, causing 56 injuries, including 35 burns across the body from spilled hot liquids, and 21 cuts. Seven of those incidents recalled medical attention, including surgery and stitches. The recalled product is Joy Jolt Drinkware Declan Single-Wall Glass Coffee Mugs. The model number is JG10242. They were sold in a 16 ounce size in a set of six glasses. The recalled glasses are clear with a handle. The model numbers are printed on the product packaging and the order confirmation. About 580,000 of these units were sold in the United … [Read more...]
Snapchill Canned Coffee Recalled For Possible Botulism
Snapchill Canned Coffee products are being recalled for possible botulism contamination. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date, and Snapchill is not aware of any instances in which the company's products actually contain the toxin. The recalling firm is Snapchill of Green Bay, Wisconsin. All of the company's canned coffee products are included in this recall, within expiration date, because their current process could lead to the growth and production of the botulism toxin. Botulism causes a fatal form of food poisoning. The Snapchill canned coffee products were distributed nationwide through various coffee roasters and retail locations, as well as through direct online purchase from the company. The problem was identified when the FDA told the company that the … [Read more...]
Outad Good Life Magnetic Chess Games Recalled For Hazard
Outad Good Life Magnetic Chess Games are being recalled because they pose an ingestion hazard, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recalled games, which include 20 magnet pieces, violate the mandatory federal toy magnet regulation because the set contains one or more magnets that fit within the CPSC's small parts cylinder. The magnets are also stronger than permitted. No injuries have been reported to date. The recalling firm is Outad Good Life Ltd., of China. When high-powered magnets are swallowed, the ingested magnets can attract each other, or another metal object, and become lodged in the digestive system. This can result in perforations, twisting and/or blockage of the intestines, infection, blood poisoning and death. CPSC estimates that 2,400 … [Read more...]
NÜTRL Tumbler Cup Recalled in Canada For Chemical Hazard
NÜTRL Tumbler Cup is being recalled in Canada for possible chemical and ingestion hazards. The problem is that some of the tumblers may contain a chemical solution that is trapped between the inner walls of the tumbler, which contains some levels of sulfuric acid and phosphoric acid. This solution may release when the tumbler is filled with liquid, posing a potential risk of serious injury. The recalling firm is Sun Coast Merchandise Corp. doing business as Sunscope. The interaction between the solution and the tumbler may also result in elevated levels of iron, chromium, and nickel. A range of health problems is associated with ingestion of these substances, including burning of the lips, tongue, throat, and stomach, and other tissue damage, along with nausea, vomiting, stomach … [Read more...]
ADIOS! Super Vinegar All Natural Cleaner Recalled
ADIOS! Super Vinegar All Natural Cleaner is being recalled because it violates the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. It is "deceptively labeled as 'Safe to Use' and lacks the cautionary statements for a poison," according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. This means it poses a risk of poisoning and chemical burns. No incidents or injuries have been reported to the company to date in connection with this issue. The recalling firm is Compare Brands LLC, of Fort Wayne, Indiana. The recalled product is ADIOS! Super Vinegar All Natural Cleaner, 30%. The bottles are labeled on the front with “ADIOS! SUPER VINEGAR ALL NATURAL CLEANER 30% Concentrate Indoor & Outdoor use”. There is a label on the back with: “Say ADIOS to industrial cleaners with the natural power of vinegar” … [Read more...]
Cotton On USA Toy Pinwheels Recalled for Choking Hazard
Cotton On USA Toy Pinwheels are being recalled because they pose a choking hazard. The pinwheel's white fastener cap can come loose and detach, which poses a choking hazard to young children. The firm has received one report of the fastener cap coming loose and being swallowed by a child. The recalling firm is Cotton On USA Inc., of La Mirada, California. The recall is for plastic toy pinwheels that were given away as a promotional item for free at Cotton On stores. The pinwheels are multi-colored and have "KIDS" and"COTTON ON" in white letters that are stamped on the pinwheels. About 8500 of these toy pinwheels were given away by the company. The pinwheels were manufactured in China and imported to the United States. Consumers should immediately take these toys away from … [Read more...]
