September Product Recalls In Pennsylvania – Avoid Injury Due to These Defective Products


Posted on Sep 30, 2008

We would like to think that anything that is developed, tested, and manufactured is safe for use in our home and by our families. However, for dozens of products each month, this is not the case. The most unfortunate aspect of this statistic is that we discover that products are dangerous only when multiple people report injuries and fatalities. From the US Consumer Product Commission, here are some of the product recalls and defective products reported in the month of September:

  • Buzz's Boatyard Toy Boats About 200 toy boats are being recalled after it was discovered that the toys contain an excess level of lead and violate the federal lead paint standard. More specifically, two models of the Pop Pop toy boats are dangerous: the "Titanic" and the "Hut." No injuries have been reported, but the toy company is recommending parents immediately take the toys away from children and contact them for a refund or exchange.
  • IKEA Kviby Chests Swedish furniture company IKEA is recalling 26,000 chests that have glass knobs that have broken either during assembly or use. The broken glass knobs have caused lacerations on 11 customers, three requiring immediate medical attention. Those who have purchased the chest should remove the knobs carefully while protecting their hands with gloves and then contact IKEA for replacement knobs and screws.
  • General Electric Toasters Wal-Mart has sold 210,000 General Electric toasters that suffer from electrical shorts between the heating element and bread cage. So far, Wal-Mart has received 140 reports of fires and sparks, though no injuries have been reported yet. The models have a chrome covering and black plastic base with two or four toast slots. Customers should immediately stop usage of the toaster and return it to the store for a full refund or replacement toaster.
  • Studio RTA TV Stands Over 48,600 unstable TV stands are being recalled from across the country after the company found that the stability of the stands did not meet industry standards and posed a threat to children as a tip-over risk. No injuries have been reported yet. This recall involved four different models, sold at Best Buy and other retailers. Those with the TV stands in use should remove their TV from the stand and contact Studio RTA for a repair kit.

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