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RoundUp - 3rd Week of July 2024
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CPSC Recalls
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TonGass Pool Drain Covers Let You Get Sucked Down
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C9k-XobM57u/
The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the TonGass company now recall TonGass pool drain covers. These covers fail to meet federal safety standards leading to entrapment hazards for bathers.
About 1650 of these pool drain covers were sold on Amazon.com.
Stop wading and swimming in pools that use these recalled pool drain covers. In order to obtain a refund, remove the drain cover, take a photo of it, and send the photo via email to tongass@126.com. then obtain a safe pool drain cover before resuming use of the pool.
#tongass #pooldraincover #entrapment #recall
tongass, pooldraincover, entrapment, drain recall
Best Lighting LED Light Fixtures Can Combust
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C9k_M1fPF2I/
The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Best Lighting Products are now recalling Best Lighting Products LED High Bay Light Fixtures. The plastic pins that anchor the LED board are defective permitting the hot LED board to fall onto the light’s lens creating fire and burn hazards. Affected are fixtures of any wattage in the LEDFHB line.
About 710,600 of these fixtures were sold in the US and about 19,100 were sold in Canada all via Best Lighting distributors.
If you own one of these lights, check the fixture for signs of LED board bracket deterioration, and look for discoloration of the light fixture lens. If you see signs of either, discontinue, using the light fixture and contact Best Lighting Products at 1-888-204-9905 to schedule a free inspection and on-site repair.
#bestlighting #LEDboard #detachment #overheating #fires #burns #recalls
bestlighting, LEDboard, detachment, overheating, fires, burns, recalls
Multiple Brands of Children’s Sleepwear Are Dangerously Flammable
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C9lAlEqxM1o/
The Consumer Product Safety Commission and several Chinese manufacturers are recalling their children’s sleepwear sets. These garments fail to meet US federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear. Included are; Juvenno Kids sleepwear sets, 18,620 sets; Lovely Angel Nightgowns, 4,360; and Fashion Online Children’s Pajama sets, 45,300.
These garments were all sold exclusively online at Temu.com.
Don’t permit your kids to sleep in any of this sleepwear. For Juvenno Kids, you can obtain a refund by cutting the garments in half and emailing a photo to 603262718@qq.com or including the photo in a message to Juvenno Kids at Temu.com. For Lovely Angel garments, email the photo to wangmaxime@163.com or via Lovely Angel’s online store. For Fashion Online, email the photo to 327937323@qq.com or send it via message to Fashion Online on Temu.com. More information about these recalls is available via the respective emails.
#juvenno #lovelyangel #fashiononline #children #sleepwear #flammable #fires #burns #recall
juvenno, lovelyangel, fashiononline, children, sleepwear, flammable, fires, burns, recall
Witches’ Hats Can Light You Up
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C9lBWIzvQ0u/
The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Claire’s and Icing Stores now recall Halloween Witch Hats. These hats fail to meet federal flammability standards risking fires and burns.
About 5,700 of these has were sold in the US and about 450 were sold in Canada at Claire’s and Icing Stores.
Stop wearing these witches’ hats. Return them to any Claire’s and Icing Store for a full refund. For more information, contact the company at 1-888-252-4737 for via email at NAProductRecall@claires.com.
#clairesicing #witcheshats #flammability #fires #burns #recall
clairesicing, witcheshats, flammability, fires, burns, recall
Atomi Smart Heaters Are Too Smart For Your Own Good
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C9lHZpfRCGz/
The Consumer Product Safety Commission snd the Atomi company now recall Atomi smart heaters. These heaters tend to turn on without your input leading to fires and burns.
About 99,400 were sold in the US and about 10,700 were sold in Canada all at Amazon.com, Ace Hardware, Atomiusa.com, Best Buy, BJ's Wholesale Club, Costco, Hammacher Schlemmer, Home Depot, Lowes and lowes.com, Menards, Sam's Club, and Walmart stores.
Immediately stop using these recalled heaters, unplug them, and go to atomicheatererecall.com for instructions regarding receiving a refund. You will be asked to cut the unit’s power cord and upload a photograph of the cut cord and the manufacturer’s label to the website in order to receive the refund.For more information, call Atomi at 1-888-770-7140.
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Atomi-Recalls-Smart-Heaters-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards
#atomi #heater #poweron #fires #burns #recall
atomi, heater, poweron, fires, burns, recall
Ross Armchairs Can Dump You
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C9lH_w6uZQe/
The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Ross Stores are recalling Metal-framed Armchairs.
The legs of these armchairs tend to bend or break leading to falls and injuries.
About 1600 of these armchairs were sold at Ross Stores nationwide.
Stop sitting in these armchairs and return them to any Ross store for a refund. When you return the chair, you will either receive a full cash refund or a $50 store credit. For more information, call Ross Stores at 1-800-335-1115 or reach them via email at customer.inquiries@ros.com.
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Ross-Stores-Recalls-Armchairs-Due-to-Fall-and-Injury-Hazards
#ross #armchairs #legs #falls #injuries #recall
ross, armchairs, legs, falls, injuries, recall
Bissell Steam Cleaners May Steam You
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C9lIjq_skVo/
The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Bissell are recalling Bissell Steam Shot Handheld Steam Cleaners. These steam cleaners tend to shoot hot water and steam unexpectedly leading to user burns.
About 3.2 million of these steam cleaners were sold in the US and about 355,000 were sold in Canada at Target, Walmart, and other department and home goods stores nationwide and online at bissell.com, amazon.com, hsn.com, and on other websites.
Stop heating and using these steam cleaners. Contact Bissell at 1-855-417-7001 for via the email RecallNA@bissell.com. You’ll receive either a $60 credit on bissell.com or a $40 refund. You’ll have to cut the power cord and email a photo of the cleaner showing the cut cord and the model number.
#bissell #steamcleaner #leaking #burns #recall
bissell, steamcleaner, leaking, burns, recall
Brilliant Bee Rattles May Choke Your Baby
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C9lJLhjsrFN/
The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Manhattan Toy have recalled Brilliant Bee Rattles. The base of the rattle can detach and release 3 small rings that create a choking hazard.
About 3,000 of these rattles were sold nationwide and online at manhattantoy.com.
Take these rattles away from your babies and return the product to the place of purchase for a refund. For more information and an alternate method for returning the rattle for a refund, call Manhattan Toy at 1-800-541-1345 or reach the company via email at help@manhattantoy.com.
#manhattantoy #rattle #choking #recall
manhattantoy, rattle, choking, recall
CFMOTO Off-Road Vehicles May Collapse
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C9lJ8bANjx9/
The Consumer Product Safety Commission and CFMOTO announce the recall of CFMOTO ZFORCE 950 HO Sport Side-by-Side ROVs, 2022 through 2023 models. The shock absorber rod assembly tends to detach leading to suspension collapse, crashes, and tip-overs.
About 3630 of these ROVs were sold.
Stop riding these vehicles and call your CFMOTO dealer to arrange an inspection and repair. For more information about this recall, call CFMOTO at 1-888-823-6686 or email the company at info@cfmotousa.com.
#cfmoto #offroadvehicle #suspension #collapse #crash #injury #recall
cfmoto, offroadvehicle, suspension, collapse, crash, injury, recall
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FDA Recalls
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Infla-650 Herbal Supplements Contain Hidden Drugs
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C9lKub-OUVi/
The Food and Drug Administration and Guru Inc. are recalling Infla-650 Herbal Dietary Supplement Capsules sold for pain relief. These supplements are contaminated with acetaminophen, diclofenac and phenylbutazone. Excess acetaminophen can produce liver damage, diclofenac is an NSAID that thins blood and causes gastrointestinal damage, and phenylbutazone is an anti-inflammatory veterinary drug that causes bone marrow damage in humans.
If you have this supplement, do not ingest it and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, call Guru at 1-470-536-9800 or email the company at info@nutraherbusa.com.
#guru #infla650 #supplement #acetaminophen #diclofenac #phenylbutazone #liver #gastrointestinal #bonemarrow #recall
guru, infla650, supplement, acetaminophen, diclofenac, phenylbutazone, liver, gastrointestinal, bonemarrow, recall
Umary Acido Hialuronica, Suplemento Alimenticio Contain Hidden Drugs
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C9lLU_ysR9K/
The Food and Drug Administration and the SoloVital.com are recalling Umary Acido Hialuronica, Suplemento Alimenticio, 850 mg capsules, sold for pain relief. These supplements are contaminated with diclofenac and omeprazole. Diclofenac is an NSAID that thins blood and causes gastrointestinal damage and omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor used to treat gastritis and ulcer that can interact adversely with other medications.
If you have this product , do not ingest it and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, email SoloVital.com at info@solovital.com.
#solovital #umary #supplement #pain #diclofenac #omeprazole #druginteractions #recall
solovital, umary, supplement, pain, diclofenac, omeprazole, druginteractions, recall
Al’Fez Tahini Has Salmonella Contamination
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C9lMPGLgFyf/
The Food and Drug Administration and AB World Foods Inc. are recalling Al’Fez Natural Tahini in 5.6oz glass jars. This tahini is contaminated with salmonella. This bacterium can cause serious and sometimes fatal gastrointestinal and systemic infections in young children, elderly persons, and others with weakened immune systems. Affected are lot #s 3031, 3080, 3270, and 3297.
Do not consume this tahini. Return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information about this recall, contact the company at 1-647 218 0081 or via the email info@alfez.us.
#alfez #tahini #salmonella #infection #recall
alfez, tahini, salmonella, infection, recall
Supercore Hard Steel Male Dietary Supplements Are Contaminated
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C9lMzeCtgX7/
The Food and Drug Administration and Supercore Products Group now recall Hard Steel Capsules & Gold Hard Steel Plus Liquid. These products are contaminated with sildenafil and acetaminophen. Sildenafil, Viagra, is a phosphodiesterase inhibitor used to treat erectile dysfunction. It poses a danger for those taking any nitrate-containing medication such as nitroglycerin. Excess acetaminophen, a pain killer, can produce liver damage. Affected are products sold from 1.1.24 through 7.5.24.
If you have these products, return them to the place of purchase for a refund. For additional information, call Supercore Products Group at 1-800-573-5933 or e-mail them at customersupport@hardsteelusa.com.
#supercore #hardsteel #men #ed #sildenafid #viagra #nitrates #recall
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