Goal Zero Sherpa brand 50 and 120 rechargeable battery packs have been recalled. The packs can overcharge and overheat, which could bulge and melt the battery pack's enclosure, posing a fire hazard and property damage risk. About 10,110 in the U.S. and Canada have been recalled.The company has received one report of a fire and two reports of … [Read more...]

Tyco Fire Protection has recalled the Simplex Grinnell 4100ES Fire Alarm Control Panel. A defective chip in the panel can cause premature battery failure, preventing activation of the device during alarm conditions, which poses a risk of injury and/or property damage in the event of a fire. No incidences have been reported yet, but Simplex … [Read more...]

About 4,900 Bob-Cat Zero Turn Riding Mowers have been recalled. Due to a manufacturer's error, the steering control arm component can break under normal use, which could cause the driver to lose control and crash. Twenty-two incidents reported to Bob-Cat included control arm failure, as well as failure during use and initial set-up. There were no … [Read more...]

Leatherman's Leatherman® Leap™ multi-tool for children has been recalled.  The total recalls equal about 8,000 in the U.S. and 400 in Canada, and were initiated because the lock mechanism on the optional knife blade can inadvertently release the blade and pose a laceration or injury hazard. The company has received NO reports of injuries. Parents … [Read more...]

Toys R Us has issued a recalled for over 36,000 Just Like Home Toy Toaster Sets in the US and Canada. The plastic toast doesn't hold up well under pressure, which presents a hazard for cracking and breaking into small pieces creating sharp edges that are easy for a child to choke on. No incidences have been reported, but parents are encouraged to … [Read more...]

Pro Performance recalled about 52,000 of their SKLZ Recoil 360™ All-Position Resistance Trainers. A weld on a ring on the trainer's belt has the potential to break during use and cause the resistance trainer's flexible cord to quickly and unexpectedly retract and hit the exercise partner holding the other end. [pullquote]The firm has already … [Read more...]

Graco has issued a recall for 11 models of their folding strollers, as the hinge on the sides of the stroller that allow it to fold can pinch a child's finger, posing a laceration or amputation hazard. The company has received 11 reports of finger injuries, which includes six reports of fingertip amputation, four reports of partial-fingertip … [Read more...]