Shimano Bicycle Helmet Recall
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- Published on Thursday, 25 October 2018 14:43
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission – Recall
Recall Date: October 25, 2018
Recall Number: 19-021
Shimano Recalls Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/shimano-recalls-bicycle-helmets-due-to-risk-of-head-injury
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Lazer bicycle helmets
Hazard: The bicycle helmets do not comply with the federal safety standard for bicycle helmets, posing a risk of head injury.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Shimano for instructions on how to receive a free replacement helmet.
Consumer Contact:
Shimano at 800-423-2420 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.bike.shimano.com and click on “Corrective Action” at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 4,200
Description:
This recall involves Shimano’s Lazer-branded bicycle helmets, models Blade, Elle, Jade and Magma. They were sold in the following matte or glossy colors and color combinations: black, black and pink, blue, dark blue, grey and yellow, khaki and orange, titanium, red, yellow, and white. Lazer is printed on the side of the helmet. Model LZB-08 is printed on a sticker inside the helmet. Only helmets in the sizes below are included in the recall.
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Model Name |
Size |
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Blade |
XS and S |
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Elle |
S |
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Jade |
S |
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Magma |
S |
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold At: Authorized Shimano bicycle dealers nationwide from January 2015 through April 2018 for between $100 and $125.
Importer/Distributor: Shimano North America Holding Inc., of Irvine, Calif.
Manufacturer: HKSM MACAO Commercial Offshore Ltd., of China
Manufactured in: China
Photos available at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/shimano-recalls-bicycle-helmets-due-to-risk-of-head-injury
About U.S. CPSC:
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical or mechanical hazard. CPSC’s work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters and household chemicals – contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 40 years.
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Electric Skateboard Recall
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- Published on Wednesday, 24 October 2018 16:35
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission – Recall
Recall Date: October 24, 2018
Recall Number: 19-020
Yvolve Sports Recalls Electric Skateboards Due to Fall Hazard; New Instructions and Warning Labels Provided
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Neon one wheel electric skateboards
Hazard: The tire on the skateboard can deflate, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Remedy: New Instructions; Warning label
Consumers should stop using the skateboards immediately and contact Yvolve Sports to receive a new permanent warning label and updated instructions on how to properly inflate the tire. New instructions can also be obtained through the firm’s website at: https://www.neonlyghts.com/pub/media/manuals/Neon_Nitro_8_IM.pdf
Consumer Contact:
Yvolve Sports toll-free at 855-981-7177 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.YvolveSports.com and click on “Contact Us” for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 10,000
Description:
This recall involves the Neon Nitro 8, a self-balancing, single-wheeled, battery-powered, electric skateboard from Yvolve Sports under the Neon brand. The product is powered by the user placing one foot on the rear and front decks, gaining balance and then shifting their weight backwards or forwards to control the speed. “Neon” is printed on the skateboard.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 128 reports of flat tires. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At: Walmart, Toys “R” Us and online at Amazon.com from October 2017 through September 2018 for about $500.
Importer/Distributor: Yvolve Sports Ltd, of Torrance, Calif.
Manufactured in: China
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Tubeez Baby Bath Support Recall
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- Published on Tuesday, 16 October 2018 15:46
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission – Recall
Recall Date: October 16, 2018
Recall Number: 19-011
Abond Group Recalls Tubeez Baby Bath Support Seats Due to Drowning Hazard
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Tubeez Baby Bath Support Seats
Hazard: The bath support seat fails to meet the federal safety standard including the requirements for stability. The bath seat can tip over or an infant can slip underneath the front support, posing a drowning hazard.
Remedy: Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bath support seats and contact Abond Group for a full refund.
Consumer Contact:
Abond Group at 800-886-7947 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or online at www.abondcorp.com and click on Safety Alerts and Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 80 (in addition, about 5,109 were sold in Canada)
Description:
This recall involves the Tubeez Baby Bath Support Seats. The baby bath support is a rigid plastic seat attached to a foam mat for use in the bathtub. The foam mat is either blue, with the model code B9150BL, or gray, with the model code B9150GY, and features multiple suction cups on the underside. The affected seats have the date codes 1251-0916-enj-nacn or 1434-0617-enj-nacn printed on the underside of the mat.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold At: Bealls Outlets nationwide and La Bebe Boutique in Midland, Texas, from October 2017 through March 2018 for about $40.
Importer: Abond Group, of Canada
Distributor: Bealls Outlet of Bradenton, Fla., and La Bebe Boutique of Midland, Texas
Manufactured in: China
In Conjunction With: Canada
Health Canada's press release is available at: https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2018/67908r-eng.php.
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical or mechanical hazard. CPSC’s work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters and household chemicals – contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 40 years.
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Infant Carrier Recall
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- Published on Tuesday, 16 October 2018 15:38
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission – Fast Track Recall
Recall Date: October 16, 2018
Recall Number: 19-010
Gold Recalls Eddie Bauer Infant Carriers Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Eddie Bauer fabric infant carriers
Hazard: The buckles on the infant carriers can break, posing a fall hazard to children.
Remedy: Replace/Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled carriers and contact Gold Inc. to verify that the product is subject to this recall. Once the product is verified, consumers will receive replacement products of comparable value or a full refund. Consumers who purchased this recalled product must cut off and return both straps and tag with their name, address, and phone number to receive selected replacement products, free of charge, or a full refund.
Consumer Contact: Gold Inc. toll free at 866-600-7205 Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT or email customerservice@goldbuginc.com or online at www.goldbuginc.com. and click on Recalls for more information..
Recall Details
Units: About 22,000
Description:
This recall involves Gold Inc.’s Eddie Bauer fabric infant carriers. They are worn by the parent or caregiver with the baby strapped into the front. The recalled carriers are black with “Eddie Bauer” and “First Adventure” printed in gray lettering on the front, outside of the carrier.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm is aware of eight reported incidents of broken buckles. No injuries have been reported.
Sold Exclusively At: Target stores nationwide and online between December 2017 and August 2018 for about $70.
Importer: Gold Inc., dba Goldbug Inc., of Denver, Colo.
Manufacturer: Woodfield Baby Products, Guangdong, China
Manufactured in: China
This recall was conducted, voluntarily by the company, under CPSC’s Fast Track Recall process. Fast Track recalls are initiated by firms, who commit to work with CPSC to quickly announce the recall and remedy to protect consumers.
About U.S. CPSC:
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical or mechanical hazard. CPSC’s work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters and household chemicals – contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 40 years.
Federal law bars any person from selling products subject to a publicly-announced voluntary recall by a manufacturer or a mandatory recall ordered by the Commission.
For more lifesaving information, follow us on Facebook, Instagram @USCPSC and Twitter @USCPSC or sign up to receive oure-mail alerts. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury go online to www.SaferProducts.gov or call CPSC’s Hotline at 800-638-2772 or teletypewriter at 301-595-7054 for the hearing impaired.
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