[CPSC] Overview of CPSC notifications on recalls in September 2019
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Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls 18 batches of products in September 2019. There are 6 batches of Chinese products, accounting for 33.33%.

Based on our statistics, the Chinese products notified through the CPSC in September were as below:

Recall date

Product

Hazard

Incidents/Injuries

Remedy

2019-09-10

NameChildren's loungewear

UnitsAbout 14100

Recall number : 19-204

Manufactured in : China

The children's loungewear fails to meet the flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.

None reported

Refund

2019-09-10

Name: DIANA® Stormrider Gen 2 Air Rifles

Units :About 1400

Recall number :19-203

Manufactured in : China

The air rifle can unexpectedly discharge even if the safety is engaged. This can result in a serious injury or death.

The firm has received one report of a premature discharge of the air rifle. No injuries have been reported.

Repair

2019-09-17

Name: QuickStand Lite workstations

Units : About 22700

Recall number : 19-205

Manufactured in : China

The recalled workstation’s arm can break and cause the workstation to fall, posing a risk of injury.

The firm has received 52 reports of the arm breaking, including 12 reports of minor injuries from the arm breaking and falling on consumers.

Repair

2019-09-18

Name: Elan Shayla Mini Pendant Lights

Units : About 750

Recall number : 19-206

Manufactured in : China

The light sockets can overheat, melt, or catch fire, posing a fire hazard.

Kichler has received about 84 consumer reports of burnt fixtures, wires or sockets, including three reports of fixture fires. No property damage or injuries have been reported.

Replace

2019-09-19

Name: Safety Goggles sold with Throw Throw Burrito Extreme Going Pro Edition Dodgeball Card Game sets

Units : About 10500

Recall number : 19-780

Manufactured in : China

The goggles contain glass lenses, posing a laceration hazard if shattered.

The firm has received two reports of goggle lenses breaking or cracking. No injuries have been reported.

Replace

2019-09-19

Name: Power Armor Collectible Helmets

Units : About 20000

Recall number : 19-781

Manufactured in : China

Mold can be present on the fabric insert inside the helmet, posing a risk of respiratory or other infections in individuals with compromised immune systems, damaged lungs or an allergy to mold.

None reported

Refund


Accompanying remedies (refund, replacement and repair) are taken for such notifications.


As notified on the CPSC website, some customers have already got injured due to the potential hazards.

So it is important to track the recalls of products to ensure consumers’ legitimate interests and rights. C&K Testing hereby reminds related enterprises to enhance the product quality by learning more about the potential hazards of their product categories.