Fire and Safety Hazard Product Recalls |
By PIO / Fire Prevention Officer Scot Best | |
October 29, 2021 | |
The following products were recently recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC):
Hazard: The Venom Motorsports youth model ATVs do not meet mandatory safety requirements, including speed restrictions, posing a risk of serious injury or death. The ATVs also were imported and distributed in the U.S. without a Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)-approved ATV Action Plan, which includes safety requirements designed to protect users. For more information visit: 2) Product: Luyuan Youth All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Hazard: The youth ATVs fail to comply with the requirements of the federal mandatory ATV safety standard, including maximum speed limitations and other mandatory safety requirements for vehicles intended for children under 10 years of age. ATVs that fail to meet the mandatory safety requirements pose a risk of serious injury or death to children. For more information visit: 3) Product: Lightform projectors Hazard: The projector’s fan can malfunction and overheat, posing a fire hazard. For more information visit: 4) Product: Husqvarna and GASGAS Off-Road closed course competition motorcycles Hazard: The retaining “R” clips on the front brake caliper pin can fall out, causing the front brakes to fail, posing a crash hazard to the rider. For more information visit: 5) Product: myCharge powerbanks Hazard: The powerbank’s lithium-ion battery can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards. For more information visit: |
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