3,350 Manager’s Chairs Recalled By Staples Due to Breakage Risk
The Framingham, Massachusetts-based Staples has announced the recall of Bermond Fabric Manager’s Chairs due to a potential fall threat posed. On 3,350 of these five-wheeled chairs, a breakage of the base is a possibility, a condition that could lead the user to sustain a painful fall. 41 incidents have already been reported, with three falls… read more
Teak Shower Stools Recalled By California Importer Due to Fall Risk
A Hayward, California-based company is recalling 92 shower stools because of an issue that could compromise safety. Importer Taymor Industries announced the recall, which affects teak shower stools with a model number of 02D8092 that were sold online and in a Hammacher Schlemmer New York City store. The stools’ wooden seats are in danger of… read more
1,700 Salsa Vaya and La Cruz Bike Forks Recalled Over Fall Hazard
The Bloomington, Minnesota-based Salsa Cycles has announced the recall of 1,700 Salsa Vaya and La Cruz bike forks made of chromoly steel that were sold either by themselves or as a component of Salsa Vaya frames and bikes. Available across the country between February 2011 and June of last year, the forks are in danger… read more
Fall Hazard Prompts Lea Industries to Recall 59,200 Kids’ Beds
The High Point, North Carolina-based Lea Industries has announced the recall of 34 types of beds from the Lea children’s collection. Each of the affected models would have been sold online and across the country between August 2008 and this past March. At issue is the fact that breaking is a possibility in the side… read more
Fall Risk Prompts Recall Of Nearly 1,000 Surly Pugsley Bike Forks
Just under 1,000 Bicycle Forks under the Surly Pugsley brand have been recalled by the Bloomington, Minnesota-based Surly Bikes. Each of the affected bike forks would have been available online and across the country between May of last year and this past February. By themselves, they cost $100, but if attached to a bike, said… read more
5,040 Huffy Slider Tricycles Sold at Toys R Us Recalled Over Fall Risk
Huffy Slider Tricycles that were only sold at Toys R Us have been recalled by the Centerville, Ohio-based Huffy Corporation. These 20 inch tricycles could suffer from a defect wherein the handlebars can become loose while the rider is navigating, and thus that child could find themselves being unable to turn properly. The kid could… read more
Fall Hazard Leads Dynacraft to Recall 8,900 Urban Shredder Toys
Dynacraft BSC, a company based in the California city of American Canyon, has announced the recall of Urban Shredder Ride-On Toys emblazoned with Hot Wheels imagery. The products were available across the country from this past November to February at Walmart, Toys R Us, and Target, as well as online from those same outlets and… read more
Protecting Seniors From Common Household Hazards
As we age, common hazards scattered throughout the home that we never thought about before begin to showcase their ability to cause an injury. What used to not seem like a big deal can be the impetus for a serious calamity that requires extensive medical care. To make sure that your home doesn’t pose any… read more
13,500 Pairs of Shoes Recalled By Impo International Over Fall Risk
A company based in the California city of Santa Maria is recalling an estimated 13,500 shoes because of their potential instability. The recall, which was issued by Impo International LLC, pertains to four inch high heeled shoes available exclusively from White House | Black Market this past August through October. Lourdes and Versailles shoes are… read more
6,500 Step Stools Recalled by Cramer LLC Over Possible Fall Threat
The threat of a fall has led to the recall of a series of step stools. The defect has already caused its share of incidents and injuries, so consumers across the country should take note and react accordingly. The Kansas City, Missouri-based Cramer LLC announced the recall, which pertains to Task It 1-UP folding step… read more
Fall Risk Prompts Expanded Recall of Sportspower BouncePro Trampolines
In May of last year, around 92,000 Sportspower BouncePro trampolines that contained brown tetlon netting were recalled because of the fall hazard posed to children. Now, that recall has been expanded to include an additional 28,000 units with black netting. As before, the netting around these 14-foot wide units is in danger of breaking, which… read more
12,200 Crux, Secteur, and Tarmac SL4 Bikes Recalled Over Fall Threat
A company based in the California city of Morgan Hill is recalling a series of bikes because of the potential threat posed to the safety of riders. If you’re a cycling enthusiast, then it’s important that you pay attention to the following recall directive. Specialized Bike Components has announced the recall, which pertains to Crux,… read more
