Consumer product recalls

The screws that connect the plastic heel cup to the aluminum heel unit of the crampon can loosen and allow the heel cup to detach from the crampon, posing a fall hazard.

The unit's serial plate can have incorrect electrical ratings which can lead to incorrect wirings being used, posing a fire hazard.

The inability to avoid a pole or similar object increases the risk of a crash.

Tie rod failure can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase the risk of a crash.

Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.

A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.

The teeth of the recalled ascenders can fail to engage, making it difficult or impossible for the user to ascend.

The recalled sling carriers violate the safety requirements of the Safety Standard for Sling Carriers, including requirements for structural integrity and occupant retention, posing a fall hazard to babies. Additionally, the sling carriers pose a suffocation hazard because they fail to meet the federal safety standard's requirements for restraint systems, as the waist restraint can be used without the crotch restraint. Further, there are no warnings or instructional literature providing information to caregivers about keeping the baby's face clear to prevent suffocation or safe positioning, to prevent the baby from curling into a position with their chin resting on or near their chest. Sling carriers manufactured after January 30, 2018 are subject to the mandatory federal safety standard.

The recalled conditioner can contain bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, an environmental organism found widely in soil and water. People with weakened immune systems or external medical devices who are exposed to Pseudomonas aeruginosa face a risk of serious infection that may require medical treatment. The bacteria can enter the body if inhaled, through the eyes, or through a break in the skin. People with healthy immune systems are usually not affected by the bacteria.

The recalled engines can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

The biometric lock on the gun safes can be opened by unauthorized users, posing a serious injury hazard and risk of death.

The recalled light's battery can overheat and ignite the light's plastic housing, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

A detached side bag holder can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

A bicycle rack that drops unexpectedly can cause a bicycle to detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

A damaged circuit board increases the risk of a fire.

Loose bolts may result in the APU detaching from the vehicle and becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

A fractured steering gear shaft can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The assembly instructions can cause consumers to incorrectly attach the bottom portion of the tiller/cultivator upside down, causing the tines to rotate toward the user, posing a laceration hazard.

When the recalled bed rails are attached to an adult's bed, users can become entrapped within the bed rail or between the bed rail and the side of the mattress. This poses a serious entrapment hazard and risk of death by asphyxiation.

The recalled cleaning product violates the Federal Hazardous Substances Act because it is deceptively labeled as "Safe to Use" and lacks the required cautionary statements for a poison, posing a risk of poisoning and chemical burns to consumers.

Infants can suffocate if they roll or move on the crib bumper in a position that obstructs breathing. Padded crib bumpers are banned under federal law.

A deactivated air bag cannot deploy as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

A helmet that does not provide adequate impact protection increases the risk of injury during a crash.

The recalled drain covers do not conform to the entrapment protection standards of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGBA), posing an entrapment hazard to swimmers and bathers.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Additionally, a lack of fuel can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

The recalled products contain either ethylene glycol or low-viscosity petroleum distillates, which must be in child-resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging for the products is not child resistant, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children. Additionally, petroleum distillates can get into the lungs, causing chemical pneumonia and/or pulmonary damage, which can be fatal.

The detectors can fail to activate, posing a risk that consumers will not be alerted to a fire.

Depending on the model, the surface heating elements can: 1) turn on spontaneously without being switched on; 2) fail to turn off after being switched off; or 3) heat to different temperatures than selected. This poses fire and burn hazards to consumers.

The children's robes violate the flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.

The recalled helmets do not comply with the positional stability requirements of the CPSC federal safety standard for bicycle helmets. The helmets can fail to protect in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury.