Roman Shades Pose Child Strangulation Hazard
Two Roman shade recalls are the latest in a long line of similar window blind recalls issued over the past few months due to a child strangulation hazard. Lutron Shading Solutions Roman Shades and Innovations and “At Home with Meijer” Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds are both being recalled, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
Ice Maker Recall due to Fire Hazard
An ice maker recall involves Scotsman Commercial Modular Cube Ice machines associated with four reports of fires and 37 reports of burned or melted components, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
The recalled ice machines (about 43,000 units) pose a fire hazard because an electrical part called a solenoid can fail. The manufacturer, Scotsman Group LLC, of Vernon Hills, Ill. has received no injury reports.
Burn Hazard Prompts Tea Kettle Recall
Martha Stewart and Wild Leaf Tea Co. brand tea kettles have been recalled because the handles can break and consumers can consequently suffer burn injuries, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Copco, a division of Wilton Industries, Inc. of Woodridge, Ill., announced the recall of about 132,000 enameled steel tea kettles after receiving eight reports of handles coming loose or becoming deformed, including one report of a consumer suffering a hand burn injury.
Thermador Ovens Recall Expanded, Fires Reported
An oven recall involves about 37,000 Thermador built-in ovens that can overheat and catch fire, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The manufacturer, BSH Home Appliances Corp. of Huntington Beach, Calif., is aware of three incidents, including two that produced fires that damaged cabinets surrounding the oven. The fire risk is due to gaps in the ovens’ insulation that can become overheated, particularly during the oven self-cleaning mode.
Fruit and Vegetable Chopper Recall After Broken Blades, Cuts Reported
Pedrini Pro Chop multipurpose choppers are being recalled due to a laceration hazard, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall of about 6,000 food choppers is being issued by the CPSC and Lifetime Brands Inc., of Garden City, N.Y., after one report of a consumer’s mouth being cut after a blade broke and became stuck in a piece of food. There have also been three reports of chopper blades breaking during use.
LED Light Kits Recalled due to Burn and Fire Hazard
An LED light kit recall by Medina, Minn.-based Rockler Companies involves about 2,200 defective LED light kits with faulty wiring that can cause the battery pack to overheat and potentially explode, posing a burn risk to users.
The recalled Rockler LED light kits have two interchangeable heads, a spotlight head (stock number 26429) or a magnifying head (27017). Stock numbers can be found on the lights’ packaging materials.
