Durham Alert: Safety Recalls [July 28, 2024]

As of July 28, several safety recalls have been issued across various product categories, highlighting ongoing concerns in consumer safety. This list includes a range of items from e-scooters and snowmobiles to strollers and fitness equipment, all identified for posing potential hazards such as injury, fire, and choking risks. Companies are urging consumers to take immediate action to ensure their safety. Stay informed about these recalls to protect yourself and your loved ones from potential dangers associated with these products.

Chairs

• Wood Dining Chairs (Grand Rapids Chair Company)
  The chairs can shift, break, or collapse, posing a fall hazard. About 5,670 units are affected. There have been three reports of the chairs breaking, but no injuries. Consumers should stop using the chairs immediately and contact Grand Rapids Chair Company for a repair. These were made to order from January 2020 to June 2024 for $450 to $1,015.
• Lancaster Table & Seating Plastic Restaurant High Chairs
  The T-bar can become loose, posing a fall hazard. About 27,140 units are affected (69 in Canada). There have been nine reports of the T-bar coming loose or breaking, with two injuries reported. Consumers should stop using the high chairs immediately and contact Clark Associates for a refund. These were sold at The Restaurant Store, Webstaurantstore.com from June 2014 to January 2024 for $65 to $135.

E-Scooters

• Hover-1 Dynamo E-Scooters
  The e-scooter’s brakes can fail, posing a serious injury and crash hazard. There are about 4,200 units affected. DGL Group has received 22 reports of brake failures, resulting in 7 injuries including abrasions, contusions, dislocated shoulder, fractured teeth, lacerations, and strains. Consumers should stop using the scooters immediately and contact DGL Group for a refund. These were sold exclusively at Walmart.com from November 2021 to July 2022 for about $200.
• Razor Icon Electric Scooters
  The downtube of the scooter can separate from the floorboard, posing a fall hazard. About 7,300 units are affected. There have been 34 reports of downtube separation, with 2 injuries reported. Consumers should stop using the scooters immediately and contact Razor for a refund or coupon. These were sold at Target, Walmart, Best Buy, Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Razor.com from September 2022 to March 2024 for about $600.

Fitness Equipment

• ProForm Rapid Strike 50 LB Adjustable Dumbbell Sets
  The weight plates can dislodge during use, posing an impact injury hazard. About 54,400 units are affected (650 in Canada). There have been eight reports of weight plates dislodging, with three injuries reported. Consumers should stop using the dumbbells immediately and contact iFIT for a repair. These were sold at ProForm.com, Amazon.com, DicksSportingGoods.com from February 2021 to May 2024 for about $350.

Rugs

• Ophanie Large Pink Area Rugs
  The rugs violate federal flammability regulations, posing a fire hazard. About 5,200 units are affected. There has been one report of a fire, but no injuries. Consumers should stop using the rugs immediately and contact Ophanie for a refund. These were sold exclusively at Amazon.com from April 2024 to June 2024 for $42 to $65.

Snowmobiles

• 2024 Arctic Cat Mountain 600 Snowmobiles
  The pin on the u-joint of the steering knuckle was not swagged correctly, which can cause loss of steering control, posing a crash hazard. About 600 units are affected. There have been six reports of loose or fallen out cross pins, but no injuries reported. Consumers should stop using the snowmobiles immediately and contact their Arctic Cat dealer for a free inspection and repair. These were sold at Arctic Cat dealers from September 2023 to June 2024 for $14,500 to $16,100.

Solvents

• Essential Values Golf Grip Solvent and Golf Grip Kits
  The product is deceptively labeled as “Safe and Non-Toxic,” posing a risk of poisoning. About 26,000 units are affected (3,400 in Canada). No incidents or injuries have been reported. Consumers should stop using the solvent immediately and contact Torquay eTrading for a corrected label. These were sold at Amazon.com, eBay.com, Walmart.com from December 2017 to May 2024 for about $9 to $13.

Strollers

• Besrey Twins Strollers
  The stroller poses entrapment, fall, and choking hazards due to multiple safety regulation violations. About 3,045 units are affected. No incidents or injuries have been reported. Consumers should stop using the strollers immediately and contact Stiger for disposal instructions and a refund. These were sold exclusively at Amazon.com from July 2018 to September 2023 for about $200.

Toys

• Victor Electric Folding Soft Bullet Toy Guns
  The toy guns pose an eye injury hazard and fail to meet federal safety standards. About 490 units are affected. No incidents or injuries have been reported. Consumers should stop using the toy guns immediately and contact Youjiu for a refund. These were sold exclusively at Temu.com from March 2023 to June 2023 for about $45.

Utility Vehicles

• 2024 Kawasaki Mule PRO 1000 Off-Highway Utility Vehicles
  Improper combustion during engine start-up can occur, posing a fire hazard. About 19,100 units are affected. There have been three reports of fires, but no injuries. Consumers should stop using the vehicles immediately and contact a Kawasaki dealer for a repair. These were sold at Kawasaki dealers from June 2023 to April 2024 for $15,100 to $21,900.