[CPSC] Overview of CPSC notifications on recalls in June 2019
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Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls 28 batches of products in June 2019. There are 17 batches of Chinese products, accounting for 60.71%.

Based on our statistics, the Chinese products notified through the CPSC in June were as below:

Recall date

Product

Hazard

Incidents/Injuries

Remedy

2019-06-04

NameSmall Stratton glass pendant light fixtures

UnitsAbout 1,200

Recall number : 19-131

Manufactured in : China

The small glass pendant light fixtures can detach from their electrical cord, causing the fixture to fall unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury from impact.

The firm has received one report of the glass pendant detaching from the light fixture, resulting in injury to a bystander standing directly beneath it.

Repair

2019-06-05

Name: Apple AC World Travel Adapter Kits

Units :About 814,000

Recall number :19-132

Manufactured in : China

The three-prong AC wall plug adapters can break and expose the metal portion of the adapter, posing an electric shock risk.

Apple has received six reports from other countries of wall plug adapters breaking and consumers receiving shocks, including two reports of consumers who were medically evaluated and released without need for further medical treatment. No reports of incidents or injuries were reported by U.S. consumers.

Replace

2019-06-06

Name: Climbing Sticks

Units : About 1,165

Recall number : 19-134

Manufactured in : China

The climbing sticks can break due to a bolt failure on the center step, posing a fall hazard and risk of serious injury.

XOP has received two reports of injuries, including scrapes and bruises, a fractured foot and ribs.

Refund

2019-06-11

Name: Cushy Form folding mattresses

Units : About 2,300

Recall number : 19-751

Manufactured in : China

The mattress fails to meet the mandatory federal flammability standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard.

None reported

Repair

2019-06-11

Name: Rain Boots

Units : About 29,000

Recall number : 19-135

Manufactured in : China

The unicorn horn on the rain boot can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Eleven consumers reported the unicorn’s horn detached. No injuries have been reported.

Refund

2019-06-11

Name: AmazonBasics 1500 Watt Ceramic Space Heaters

Units : About 377,000

Recall number : 19-752

Manufactured in : China

The heater can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

Amazon received 25 reports in the United States and 5 reports in Canada of the ceramic heater overheating, burning, or sparking. Two of those reports included minor damage to power outlets. There were no injuries associated with the incidents. No incidents were reported in Mexico

Refund

2019-06-20

Name: Hunter Brunswick three and four light ceiling fans

Units : About 7,800

Recall number : 19-139

Manufactured in : China

The light kit wires can be damaged, posing an electric shock hazard to the consumer.

Hunter has received one report of damaged light kit wires. No injuries have been reported.

Repair

2019-06-21

Name: Electric garage heaters

Units : About 8,500

Recall number : 19-140

Manufactured in : China

The heating element can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

None reported in the United States.

Refund

2019-06-25

Name: LED Work Light Replacement Bulbs

Units : About 5,600

Recall number : 19-145

Manufactured in : China

The LED replacement bulbs can overheat due to an electrical malfunction, posing a fire hazard.

QTOP has received five incidents of smoking and fire from the LED bulbs. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Refund

2019-06-25

Name: West Marine Deck chairs and Comfort Plus Deck Crew folding chairs

Units : About 11,600

Recall number : 19-146

Manufactured in : China

The lock nut that connects the arm rest to the chair can loosen, posing fall and injury hazards to the user.

None reported

Repair

2019-06-26

Name: G-Force Artillery Shell Fireworks

Units : About 1,660

Recall number : 19-150

Manufactured in : China

The recalled fireworks are overloaded with pyrotechnics intended to produce an audible effect, violating the federal regulatory requirements for this product. Overloaded fireworks can result in a greater than expected explosion, posing explosion and burn hazards to consumers. The fireworks are banned hazardous substances and are prohibited from being sold under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA).

None reported

Refund

2019-06-26

Name: Fireworks

Units : About 11,000

Recall number : 19-149

Manufactured in : China

The recalled fireworks are overloaded with pyrotechnics intended to produce an audible effect, violating the federal regulatory standard for this product. Overloaded fireworks can result in a greater than expected explosion, posing explosion and burn hazards to consumers.

None reported

Refund

2019-06-26

Name: Fireworks

Units : About 260

Recall number : 19-148

Manufactured in : China

The recalled fireworks are overloaded with pyrotechnics intended to produce an audible effect, violating the federal regulatory standard for this product. Overloaded fireworks can result in a greater than expected explosion, posing explosion and burn hazards to consumers.

None reported

Refund

2019-06-26

Name: Fireworks

Units : About 25,000

Recall number : 19-147

Manufactured in : China

The recalled fireworks are overloaded with pyrotechnics intended to produce an audible effect, violating the federal regulatory standard for this product. Overloaded fireworks can result in a greater than expected explosion, posing explosion and burn hazards to consumers.

An 8 year old boy and a 12 year old boy found the broken end of a Talon rocket, lit it and were hurt. The 8 year old boy lost his hand.

Refund

2019-06-27

Name: Inclined sleeper accessory included with all models of Fisher-Price Ultra-Lite Day & Night Play Yards

Units : About 71,000

Recall number : 19-151

Manufactured in : China

Infant fatalities have been reported while using other inclined sleep products, after the infants rolled from their back to their stomach or side while unrestrained, or under other circumstances.

None reported

Refund

2019-06-27

Name: 15-inch MacBook Pro laptop computers

Units : About 432,000

Recall number : 19-152

Manufactured in : China

The batteries in the recalled laptop computers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Apple has received 26 reports of the laptop’s battery overheating, including five reports of minor burns and one report of smoke inhalation, as well as 17 reports of minor damage to nearby personal property.

Repair

2019-06-27

Name: Design Classics Chandeliers

Units : About 260

Recall number : 19-155

Manufactured in : China

The top loop of the fixture can bend and break causing the chandelier to fall, posing an impact and laceration hazard to consumers.

The firm has received four reports of the top loop failing causing the chandelier to fall, resulting in one report of property damage to the floor under the chandelier. No injuries have been reported.

Repair

Accompanying remedies (refund, replacement and repair) are taken for such notifications.

As notified on the CPSC website, some customers have already got injured due to the potential hazards.

So it is important to track the recalls of products to ensure consumers' legitimate interests and rights. C&K Testing hereby reminds related enterprises to enhance the product quality by learning more about the potential hazards of their product categories.