28,000 Eight-Cup Coffee Presses Recalled By Bodum Over Dual Hazard
Eight-cup coffee presses are being recalled by Bodum USA because of a possible burn and laceration threat posed. The recall affects an estimated 28,000 rose gold Chambord presses under the Bodum brand that were available only from Starbucks. The carafe portion of the product is in danger of falling out of the rest of the… read more
Laceration Threat Prompts Recall of 3,500 Kids’ Beds From Ikea
The Conshohocken, Pennsylvania-based IKEA North America Services has announced the recall of SNIGLAR and KRITTER junior beds because of a possible laceration threat posed. 22,000 such items were previously recalled last summer, but this latest announcement adds 3,500 additional beds to the safety announcement. These products have a guard rail attached to the frame of… read more
Honda and Columbia Lawnmowers Recalled Over Safety Hazard
Honda and Columbia Lawnmowers are being recalled by the Torrance, California-based American Honda Motor Company. There are far more Honda lawnmowers (at 20,800) than Columbia lawnmowers (at 48) affected by the recall, and in addition to the United States, there are 3,000 Columbia lawnmowers in Canada being recalled. An issue with the engine stop switch… read more
Strive To Avoid Snowblower-Related Injuries
If you live in an area where snow falls in abundance throughout the winter, then you basically have two options when it comes to clearing your driveway and the pathways around your home: the more labor-intensive shovel, or the relative ease of a snowblower. If you choose the latter, you’re not completely out of the… read more
Laceration Risk Prompts Recall of 218,000 Cocktail Glasses
Cocktail glasses are being recalled by the Toledo, Ohio-based Libbey Glass because of a possible laceration hazard these items could create. 218,000 glasses under the Bristol Valley brand with a model number of 8555SR are impacted by the recall, which was issued upon the discovery that this glassware could break during usage, a situation that… read more
Laceration Risk Prompts Recall of Slides Sold At Toys R Us
A series of slides sold only at Toys R us have been recalled by the Hamburg, New York-based Solowave Design Corporation because of a possible laceration hazard posed. The recall pertains to 10,800 tube slides under the Solowave Tornado brand sold in the United States and 9,900 of the same sold in Canada. These slides… read more
25,000 Food Processors Recalled By Cuisinart Over Laceration Risk
The Stamford, Connecticut-based Cuisinart has announced the recall of nine different types of food processors that are designed to hold seven cups’ worth of food. 25,000 items are affected by the recall, and they would have been available around the country between October of last year and this past June. While the processors are on,… read more
Prep Your Kitchen For Safety As Thanksgiving Draws Closer
With Thanksgiving just a few weeks away, dinner plans are no doubt being finalized across the country. But before you start preparing the turkey and assorted other goods for the feast, it’s important that you take certain precautions in order to reduce the risk of an injury in the kitchen. A new report relates some… read more
Eliminate Laceration Hazards While Carving A Pumpkin
We recently took a look at the ways that parents can protect their children from an injury associated with pumpkin carving, but it’s not just kids who face risks during the activity. Even an adult could end up taking a trip to the emergency room if they’re not careful, and to make sure that doesn’t… read more
5,200 Plunge Cut Circular Saws Recalled By Festool Over Safety Issue
5,200 Plunge Cut Circular Saws are being recalled by the Lebanon, Indiana-based Festool USA because of a laceration risk posed. These TS 55 units with a 160 millimeter saw blade and a date range between February and May 2013 can see the engagement of their plunge locks when a user is not expecting that to… read more
12,650 Journey Girl Travel Trunks Recalled Because of Laceration Risk
The Wayne, New Jersey-based Toys R Us has announced the recall of Journey Girl Travel Trunks because of a possible laceration risk. 12,650 of these items have a metal handle that could be sharp enough to cut the individual carrying the trunk, and thus the recall was issued. These products, which act as a toy… read more
Laceration Risk Leads to Recall of 14,000 Frigidaire Blenders
Blenders under the Frigidaire Professional brand are being recalled by the Charlotte, North Carolina-based Electrolux Home Care Products. 14,000 blenders in total, each with a model number of FPJB56B7MS, are affected by the recall, and those products were available around the country and online between March 2012 and this past July. When the blender is… read more
