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Graco Recalls 11 Models of Strollers Due to Fingertip Amputation Hazard
Product: Aspen, Breeze, Capri, Cirrus, Glider, Kite, LiteRider, Sierra, Solara, Sterling and TravelMate Model Strollers and Travel Systems
The folding hinge on the sides of the stroller can pinch a child’s finger, posing a laceration or amputation hazard.
Contact: Graco Children’s Products at (800) 345-4109 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.gracobaby.com and click on the “Help Center” at the top and Recall and Safety Notifications for more information.
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Keurig is recalling seven million Mini Plus Brewing Systems due to their model K10 overheating and then spraying water during the brewing process.
They've had 200 reports and 90 of those included burn-related injuries.
"The recalled brewers have an identification number starting with "31" printed on the bottom. They were sold online and in stores in the U.S. and Canada between 2009 and 2014.
Consumers are being urged to call Keurig Green Mountain Inc. of Waterbury, Vermont, at 1-844-255-7886 to arrange for free repair."
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In other recall news:
Schneider Electric Recalls PowerPact J-Frame Circuit Breakers Due to Fire, Burn, Electrical Shock Hazards
The circuit breaker will not trip during an overload condition, posing a risk of fire, burns and electrical shock.
Contact: Schneider Electric USA at (800) 634-8730 any time or online at www.schneider-electric.com and click on Customer Notifications for more information.
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Giggles International Recalls Animated Monkey Toy Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores
The battery compartment can reach temperatures up to 230 degrees Fahrenheit, posing a burn hazard.
Contact: Giggles International at (800) 738-6018 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.LoveMyGiggles.com and click on Recall at the top of the page for more information.
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Bicycle Helmets Recalled by UVEX Sports Due to Risk of Head Injury.
The anchor for the helmet’s chinstrap can fail, causing the helmets to slide off the head, posing a head injury hazard. The bicycle helmets also do not comply with the impact requirements of the CPSC safety standards for bicycle helmets.
Contact: UVEX Sports Inc. toll-free at (844) 767-0656 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.uvex-sports.us and click on “Recall” for more information.
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Dream On Me Recalls Incredible Play Yards Due to Strangulation Hazard
The play yard’s rails can collapse, presenting a strangulation hazards to young children.
Contact: Dream On Me toll-free at (877) 201-4317 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday or online at www.dreamonme.com and click on the Recalls tab for more information.
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Lenovo Recalls Computer Power Cords Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The AC power cord can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Contact: Lenovo at (800) 426-7378 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday; or online at www.lenovo.com and click on Support at the top of the page, then select News and Alerts, then click on Recalls for more information.
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visit CPSC for more details on these and more recalls.
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