Recent Consumer Product Recalls in Pennsylvania


Posted on Aug 29, 2008

Although most products are successfully tested for safety before they are put on the market, each month dozens of unsafe or poorly labeled products and devices are put on the market and bought by regular families all over the country, including Pennsylvania. Each month, we try to put together a list of some of the more dangerous products and items that could be in your home - or that could have already seriously injured you or someone you love. All information is from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.

  • Taggies Strollin' Along Stroller Activity Bars. 10,000 until sof this International Playthings toy are being recalled due to a choking hazard. The shiny material on the elephant's ear can detach and poses serious dangers to young children. Consumers should immediately stop using the toy and call International Playthings for a free - and safe - replacement.
  • Kenmore Elite Coffee Makers. 145,000 coffee makers have been sold that have bad wiring that overheats. The hot wiring can lead to burns and fire hazards. So far, Sears has received 20 reports of melting and burning as well as 12 reports of fire and property damage. Owners of these 12-cup coffee makers should immediately unplug their coffee makers and return them to Sears.
  •  Wolf SL Carbon Bicycle Forks. Manufactured by True Temper Composite Material Products Co., this bike part has been breaking during normal use, and the company has already caused 12 reports of dysfunction and 2 injuries, including a broken wrist and abrasions. All 5,800 users should stop biking immediately and bring their bike to get a new fork installed for free by Cervelo SA.
  • H2O Portable Hand Held Steam Cleaners. Thane International is recalling 134,000 hand held steam cleaners after there were 27 reports of burn injuries to customers' hands and fingers. Apparently, steam has been escaping from the handle and trigger of the device, causing injuries. Consumers should stop using the product and request a few replacement steam cleaner. For more information on the serial numbers affected, click the above link.
  • Batteries in Radio-Controlled Helicopter Kits by Hobbico. 11,000 units have been sold of rechargeable batteries that can overheat and catch fire while charging. Although no injuries have been reported, there have been 28 reports of batteries melting and catching fire as well as 27 reports of minor property damage due to fire. If you have these batteries, stop using them at once and contact Hobbico for more information on replacing your product with a safe one that is not a fire hazard.

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