July Recall Roundup – Beware Of Flimsy Phone Chargers

In July’s recall roundup, the Consumer Products Safety Commission is out to protect us all from shocking air conditioners, exploding wine bottles, leaking snow throwers, and dangerous mobile device chargers.

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Napoleon Propane Gas Fireplaces – Glass front may break from gas pressure

Coravin Wine Access System – may cause wine bottles to explode

Trane XB300 and American Standard Silver SI Air Conditioning Systems – Some units are not grounded and could cause electric shock

M&M’s Pint And Shot Glasses – contain lead and cadmium

Clothing

Julie Vos women’s scarves – do not meet federal flammability standards

Lawn & Garden

All Power America Single-Stage Snow Throwers – risk of fuel leak and fire hazard

Sports & Outdoors

MTech USA Karambit Neck Knife and Sheath(Big 5 Sports) – knife does not stay in sheath

SR Suntour forks on model year 2011 through 2013 Scott and Trek bicycles – fork may break

Electronics

Gemini USB Power Adapter/Chargers – fire and burn hazard

Lily Pulitzer, Ban.do, and Jonathan Adler licensed iPhone and iPad adapter kits – risk of overheating, fire, and prongs remaining in the electric outlet.

Sony VAIO Flip PC Laptops – Batteries may overheat and catch fire

Roland Digital Pianos – power cord can be plugged into wrong socket

Medications

Panadol Advance pain reliever, 100-count bottles (Puerto Rico only) – bottle is not child-resistant.

Fireworks

Big Fireworks Sword-Shaped Sparklers – Device may explode during use, which is not a good feature in a handheld fireworks item. (We’re a little late on this one: CPSC announced this recall on July 3rd.)

by Laura Northrup via Consumerist