Ceiling Lamps Pose Laceration Hazard

IKEA is recalling about 840,000 units of its HYBY and LOCK ceiling lamps.

According to the recall, “The plastic retaining clips that secure the glass shades to the lamp housings can break and allow the glass shades to fall, posing a laceration hazard.”

The company has received 224 reports of incidents worldwide of retaining clips breaking and glass shades falling from lamps, including 11 injuries. Three incidents with no injuries were reported in the U.S.

Consumers are urged to stop using the recalled ceiling lamps, uninstall them, and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund.

Manufactured in China, the lamps were sold at IKEA stores worldwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from October 2012 through January 2016 for about $13 for the HYBY ceiling lamp, and from November 2002 through January 2016 for about $5 for the LOCK ceiling lamp.

For more information, call IKEA toll-free at 888-966-4532 or visit www.ikea-usa.com.

 

Infant Booties Pose Choking Hazard

Classic Characters is recalling approximately 4,000 pairs of its infant knit Elf Booties, because the pompoms at the tip of the toes can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

The recall involves Elf Booties sold in sizes six through 12 months. No injuries have yet to be reported; however, the company has received two reports of the pompoms detaching from the shoes.

The recalled booties were sold exclusively at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store nationwide and online at www.crackerbarrel.com from September 2015 through November 2015 for about $13.

Consumers should immediately stop using the Elf Booties and return them to a Cracker Barrel Old Country Store for a full refund.

For more information, call Classic Characters toll-free at 866-274-3452 or online at www.classiccharacters.com.

 

Unstable Swivel Chairs

Pier 1 Imports is recalling about 800 units of its Capella Island Swivel Dining Chairs, because they can break at the base, posing a fall hazard to users.

According to the recall, no injuries have been reported; however, the company has received three reports of the chairs breaking, including two reports of customers falling.

Consumers are told to stop using the recalled chairs and return them to any Pier 1 Imports store for a full refund or merchandise credit.

Manufactured in Vietnam, the chairs were sold exclusively at Pier 1 Import stores nationwide and online at www.pier1.com from January 2015 through October 2015 for between $240 and $500.

For more information, call Pier 1 Imports at 800-245-4595 or visit online at www.pier1.com.

 

Failing Brakes Pose Injury or Death

Arctic Cat is recalling approximately 1,600 model year 2016 Arctic Cat turbo 9000 snowmobiles.

According to the recall, “The brakes can fail, posing a risk of injury or death to the operator.”

Fortunately, no incidents or injuries have been reported, yet consumers are still urged to immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact an Arctic Cat dealer to schedule a free repair.

Manufactured in the United States, the recalled snowmobiles were sold exclusively at Arctic Cat dealers nationwide from June 2015 through January 2016 for between $14,000 and $16,000.

For more information, call Arctic Cat at 800-279-6851 or visit www.arcticcat.com.

 

Bending Arm Bar Detaches During Use

Nuna Baby Essentials is recalling about 5,600 units of its ZAAZ high chairs in eight models, because the arm bar can bend or detach during use, posing a fall hazard to children.

The company has received 50 reports of the arm bar detaching, including six reports of children falling from the high chair. Four incidents resulted in injuries, including bruising and a cut on the forehead.

The recall tells consumers to stop using the high chairs and contact the firm to receive a free new arm bar and instructions on how to replace it.

Manufactured in China, the products were sold at Albee Baby, Giggle, Magic Bean, Nordstrom, and other specialty stores nationwide and online at www.nuna.eu and www.wayfair.com and other online retailers from February 2013 through November 2015 for about between $250 and $300.

For more information, call Nuna Baby Essentials toll-free at 855-686-2872 or visit www.nuna.eu/usa.

 

Propane Recalled Due to Burn Hazard

Crescent Point Energy is recalling about 118,000,000 gallons of its under-odorized propane gas (LP).

According to the recall, “The recalled propane does not have sufficient levels of odorant to help alert consumers of a gas leak. Failure to detect leaking gas can present fire, explosion, and thermal burn hazards.”

Although no incidents or injuries have been reported, consumers should immediately contact the retailer, supplier, or the Crescent Point Energy hotline to arrange for an inspection.

If an inspection confirms that the propane contains insufficient odorant, Crescent Point Energy will either arrange for appropriate odorization or provide a replacement portable tank.

Sourced in Canada, the propane gas was distributed in Arizona, Idaho, Kentucky, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, Wisconsin, and Utah. It was delivered by various companies and sold by retailers between April 2009 and October 2015.

For more information, call Crescent Point Energy toll free at 866-421-4266, email info@youandpropane.com, or visit www.youandpropane.com.