Report of Strangulation Death Spurs Shoulder Massager Recall
In a news release Wednesday, King International LLC, in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, announced a voluntary recall of a self-massage device amid reports of a strangulation death stemming from the device’s use. Subject to recall are approximately 12,000 Shoulderflex massagers sold between 2003 and 2001. The massage devices were sold nationwide… read more
Target Expands Recall of Step Stools With Storage
In a news release Tuesday, Target Corporation announced, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, that the Minneapolis, Minn.-based retailer is expanding its recall of faulty step stools with storage. The expanded recall affects 341,000 step stools (206,000 stools were affected by the original recall). Subject to recall are wooden step stools with… read more
Friskars Lawn Trimmers Recalled Due to Fire, Injury Risks
In a news release Tuesday, Friskars Brands, Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, announced the voluntary recall of lawn trimmers due to burn, fire and laceration hazards posed by myriad issues. Subject to recall are approximately 2,200 Straight Shaft and Curved Shaft Friskars SmartPower String Trimmers manufactured by the Madison, Wis.-based… read more
Macy’s Recalls Martha Stewart Pots Due to Cut, Burn Risks
In a news release Thursday, Macy’s, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, announced a voluntary recall of Martha Stewart Collection casserole dishes due to an enamel defect that can pose laceration and burn hazards. Subject to recall are approximately 960,000 Martha Stewart Collection Enamel Cast Iron Casseroles. The enamel coating on the… read more
EQ3 Recalls Glass-Top Table Due to Collapse, Impact Risks
In a news release Friday, modern furniture retailer EQ3 Ltd., announced in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission that it is recalling a wooden and glass tables due to breakage issues that pose and injury risk to consumers. Subject to recall are approximately 20 Scarpa table bases that may split and/or collapse, causing… read more
Target Recalls Children’s Lamp Due to Fire and Injury Risks
In a news release Wednesday, Target Corporation, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, announced that it is voluntarily recalling task lamps designed for children due to risks of fire and laceration. The retailer is recalling approximately 13,000 Circo Children’s Task Lamps. Because the lamps can overheat, adhesive inside the lamp socket can… read more
