Depending on the model, the surface heating elements can: 1) turn on spontaneously without being switched on; 2) fail to turn off after being switched off; or 3) heat to different temperatures than selected. This poses fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Month: May 2024
The detectors can fail to activate, posing a risk that consumers will not be alerted to a fire.
The recalled products contain either ethylene glycol or low-viscosity petroleum distillates, which must be in child-resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging for the products is not child resistant, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children. Additionally, petroleum distillates can get into the lungs, causing chemical pneumonia and/or pulmonary damage, which can be fatal.
The oven door hinge can dislodge, releasing the spring, which can damage or break through the door trim, posing an impact injury hazard to consumers.
The pinwheel’s fastener cap can come loose and detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The steering caps, which are used to hold the handlebar in place, can crack and cause the handlebars to become unstable, posing a crash hazard.
The fuel tank cap does not fit correctly, causing a fuel leak around the filler neck, posing a fire hazard.
The children’s robes violate the flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.
The silicone cover on the sipper can detach while in use, posing a choking hazard to children.
The children’s pajama sets fail to meet the flammability regulations for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.