April Recall Roundup – Look Out For Unexpected Crossbows

In this month’s Recall Roundup, a lawnmower keeps going even after its operator has dismounted, computer batteries overheat, fireplaces explode, and a self-destructing goldfish bowl is no place for fish. (Actually, a goldfish bowl is no place for a goldfish: take the $20 you get back and put it toward an aquarium.)

Babies

Rechargeable batteries in Summer Infant video monitors – may overheat; fire hazard

Kids

Girls’ Sugarfly Peacoats with waist drawstring (Nordstrom Rack and Zulily.com) – drawstring could get tangled in small spaces or vehicle doors

BedHead Pajama two-piece pajama sets – do not meet federal flammability standard

J.P. Boden Boys’ Pajamas – do not meet federal flammability standard

Home & Kitchen

Petsmart glass fish bowls – can break or crack during normal use, which is a laceration hazard to people and a catastrophe hazard to fish

Pier 1 Hanging Glass Star Lanterns – welds on candle holder may break from heat of a candle

GunBox Gun Storage Boxes – lock may not work if safe is dropped

Whalen Stainless Steel Tool Chests (Costco) – laceration hazard from door

Kozy Heat, Ambiance and Stellar Hearth gas fireplaces and fireplace inserts – risk of explosion from gas buildup

Lawn & Garden

Ariens Snow Throwers and Power Brushes – blade or brush may keep spinning after motor is off

Remington and Troy-Bilt Electric Leaf Blowers – impeller may break and hit user

Hustler and BigDog riding mowers – mower may keep going after rider has left seat

Sports & Outdoors

2008 Felt S22 and S32 Triathlon Bicycles and 2010 Felt S32, B12, B14 and B16 Triathlon Bicycles – steer tube may break during use

Excalibur Matrix Mega 405 Crossbows – may launch arrows without trigger being pulled

Ontel ISO7X Isometric Exercise Device – handle grips may break off during use

K2 Kwicker and Kwicker BC snowboard bindings – can release unexpectedly

Electronics

Lenovo ThinkPad notebook computer battery packs – can overheat; fire hazard

Vehicles

E-Z-GO Golf, Shuttle, Off-Road Utility Vehicles – steering wheel may not control vehicle properly

by Laura Northrup via Consumerist