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Fire and Safety Hazard Product Recalls - November

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By Lieutenant Scot Best
November 30, 2022

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


1) Product: Indigo branded Papa Bear and Mama Bear Mugs

Hazard: The recalled mugs can crack or break when filled with hot liquid, posing burn and laceration hazards.

For more information visit: https://tinyurl.com/2fm9wdxp
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2) Product: Polaris Industries Model Year 2021-2023 MATRYX, 2015-2022 AXYS, and 2013-2014 Pro-Ride Snowmobiles

Hazard: Electrostatic discharge inside the fuel tank can cause vapors to ignite during operation and the tank to burst, posing a fire hazard.

For more information visit: https://tinyurl.com/37f8brwm
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3) Product: Hunter branded Devon Park, Astwood, Highland Hill, Kerrison and Van Nuys light fixtures

Hazard: The internal wires in the lights can be damaged, posing an electric shock hazard to the consumer.

For more information visit: https://tinyurl.com/my5ke4mn
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4) Product: Generac® and DR® 6500 Watt and 8000 Watt portable generators

Hazard: An unlocked handle can pinch consumers’ fingers against the generator frame when the generator is moved, posing finger amputation and crushing hazards.

For more information visit: https://tinyurl.com/6nn5b2ks
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5) Product: Power Plus Tora Portable Power Charging Stations

Hazard: The lithium-ion battery in the recalled portable power charging stations can catch on fire while charging, posing fire and explosion hazards.

For more information visit: https://tinyurl.com/2hsde7b2
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6) Product: BLACK+DECKER Model HGS011 Easy Garment Steamers

Hazard: The steamers can expel, spray or leak hot water during use, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

For more information visit: https://tinyurl.com/kx7b623y
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