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By Vice President / Lieutenant Scot Best
April 30, 2023

The following products were recently recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC):


1) Product: Jetson Electric Bikes 42-Volt Rogue Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards

Hazard: The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

For more information visit: https://tinyurl.com/ywwvusr5
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2) Product: Polaris RZR Recreational Off-Road Vehicles Model Years 2022-2023 RZR Pro R and Pro R 4

Hazard: The alternator can fail during operation, posing a fire hazard.

For more information visit: https://tinyurl.com/4wemct3e
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3) Product: Lexmark Ventures Solexio STYLR Hair Stylers

Hazard: The cord on the hair stylers can detach if the unit is dropped, posing an electrocution or shock hazard to users.

For more information visit: https://tinyurl.com/yckuws3y
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4) Product: Higdon Outdoors Battery Packs on XS Series Pulsators, Swimmers, Crazy Kicker, and Flasher Motion Waterfowl Decoys and Replacement Battery Packs

Hazard: The recalled waterfowl decoys’ lithium-ion battery packs or replacement battery packs can overheat while charging or soon after charging, posing a fire and/or burn hazard.

For more information visit: https://tinyurl.com/4mttkvzx
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5) Product: FunnyPaja Children’s Bathrobes; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com

Hazard: The recalled children’s bathrobes fail to meet the federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.

For more information visit: https://tinyurl.com/26fznbr9
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6) Product: Arshiner Children’s Nightgowns; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com

Hazard: The children’s nightgowns fail to meet federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.

For more information visit: https://tinyurl.com/2p8th8fd
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7) Product: Goumi Children’s Robes

Hazard: The recalled children’s robes fail to meet the federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.

For more information visit: https://tinyurl.com/5cjx4kf4
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8) Product: Flo Smart Water Monitor Lithium-Ion Battery Back-Ups

Hazard: The lithium-ion battery back-up can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

For more information visit: https://tinyurl.com/y5p9unr6
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9) Product: BISSELL® Cordless Multi-Surface Wet Dry Vacuums Models 2551R and 25518

Hazard: The circuit board inside the vacuum’s battery pack can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard.

For more information visit: https://tinyurl.com/463m9m7p
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10) Product: DynaDrive Fresh Water Well Pumps

Hazard: The pumps are not adequately grounded and can pose an electric shock hazard to the user.

For more information visit: https://tinyurl.com/mha72bww
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11) Product: Bagno Milano Children’s Robes

Hazard: The children’s robes fail to meet the federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.

For more information visit: https://tinyurl.com/27tffchm
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12) Product: NewCosplay Children’s Sleepwear; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com

Hazard: The recalled children’s sleepwear fails to meet the federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.

For more information visit: https://tinyurl.com/2kufkfy4 / https://tinyurl.com/mfmad8tn
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13) Product: EGL Motor ACE-branded Youth All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)

Hazard: The recalled ATVs fail to comply with the requirements of the federal mandatory ATV safety standard. The Ace-branded K125 and C125 models exceed the maximum speed limitations for vehicles intended for children aged 10 and older, posing a risk of high-speed crash. For T125 and C125 models, the parking brakes do not prevent movement of the vehicle, posing a collision hazard to consumers if the vehicle is parked on an incline. ATVs that fail to meet the mandatory safety requirements pose a risk of serious injury or death.

For more information visit: https://tinyurl.com/3vm4mfab
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14) Product: Vornado Steamfast and Brookstone Travel Steam Irons

Hazard: The power cord can become damaged near the cord bushing, which can lead to overheating of the cord, posing fire and burn hazards. In addition, cord damage near the bushing can result in exposed copper wires, posing a shock hazard.

For more information visit: https://tinyurl.com/bmcytc6u
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*For a list of current and past recalls, please visit our Recall Page at: https://www.ridgevfd.org/content/prevent/cpsc.cfm


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