Misrouted Vent Line
Polaris is recalling its RZR recreational off-highway vehicles due to a fire hazard.
According to the recall, “The vehicles’ fuel tank vent line can be misrouted, causing it to become pinched. This can cause the fuel tank to pressurize and leak fuel.”
The company has received 29 total reports of fuel leaking from the vehicles and two reports of the vehicles catching on fire, one of which included a minor burn injury.
Consumers should stop using the vehicles and contact a local Polaris dealer for a free repair.
Manufactured in the U.S. and Mexico, the vehicles were sold from July 2014 to August 2015 for $12,800 to $23,500 depending on the model.
For more information, visit www.polaris.com.
Filter Failure
BRP is recalling its youth all-terrain vehicles because the fuel filter can break and leak, which poses a fire hazard.
The company has received eight reports of the fuel filter breaking and leaking at dealerships, but no injuries have been reported. BRP is offering free repairs.
Manufactured in Vietnam, the vehicles were sold from May 2015 to September 2015 for between $2,800 and $3,800.
For more information, visit www.can-am.brp.com.
Fall Hazard
Safety 1st is recalling its décor wood highchairs due to a fall hazard.
According to the recall, a child can remove the highchair’s tray, which poses the fall hazard.
“Safety 1st” is (ironically) printed on the tray’s front center.
The company has received 68 reports of children removing the trays. Eleven of the reports included injuries, such as lacerations, chipped teeth, and bruises.
Consumers should contact the firm for a new tray.
Manufactured in China, the highchairs were sold from May 2013 to May 2015 for about $120.
For more information, visit www.safety1st.com.
Reannouncing a Recall
Bed Handles is once again reannouncing the recall of its adult portable bed handles after a fourth death.
To date, there has been less than a 1% response rate to the recall.
The most recent death resulted after a 90-year-old woman living in a senior residence became entrapped in the gap between her mattress and the bed handle.
While the recall is voluntary, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) urges consumers to immediately stop using the bed handles that were sold without retention straps.
For more information visit www.bedhandles.com/recall.html.
