Fire and Safety Hazard Product Recalls |
By PIO / Fire Prevention Officer Scot Best | |
May 27, 2021 | |
The following products were recently recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC):
Hazard: A connection in the heater can leak the combustible air-gas mixture, posing a fire hazard. For more information visit: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 2) Product: Packaged terminal air conditioner (PTAC), packaged terminal heat pump (PTHP), and room air conditioner (RAC) units Hazard: Hazards include fire and/or burn depending on the product. For more information visit: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 3) Product: CRF450R Off-Road Motorcycles Hazard: The motorcycle’s drive chain can break while in use, causing the vehicle to suddenly lose its drive force, posing crash and injury hazards to the rider. For more information visit: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 4) Product: WAYNE WaterBUG GLOW Multi-Use Submersible Water Removal Pumps Hazard: If water gets into the electrical circuit board, it can short circuit, posing fire, burn and electrical shock hazards. For more information visit: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 5) Product: 2021 CFORCE 800XC All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Hazard: The electronic power steering (EPS) can malfunction and cause the rider to lose control of the vehicle, posing a crash hazard. For more information visit: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 6) Product: Model Year 2021 RZR PRO XP and RZR PRO XP 4 (ROVs) Hazard: The vehicles were manufactured without copper seal washers on the turbocharger’s oil supply line, which can result in an oil leak, posing a fire hazard. For more information visit: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 7) Product: Model Year 2021-2022 Ski-Doo snowmobiles Hazard: he snowmobile’s muffler can overheat and cause the upper right-hThe snowmobile’s muffler can overheat and cause the upper right-hand vent grill to melt and drip plastic on the exhaust, posing a fire hazard.and vent grill to melt and drip plastic on the exhaust, posing a fire hazard. For more information visit: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 8) Product: John Deere XUV590 and XUV590 S4 Gator™ utility vehicles Hazard: An error in the ECU (Engine Control Unit) software can result in the speedometer and several speed-related safety systems not functioning as designed, posing a crash hazard and risk of injury. For more information visit: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 9) Product: IKEA Recalls Bowls, Plates, and Mugs Due to Burn Hazard Hazard: The bowls, plates, and mugs can become brittle and break, causing hot food or liquid to leak out, posing a burn hazard. For more information visit: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 10) Product: Joy/JM-branded My Little Steamer® and My Little Steamer® Go Mini Hazard: The recalled clothing steamers can expel, spray, or leak hot water during use, posing a serious burn hazard to consumers. For more information visit: |
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