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Bumbleride Recalls Indie & Indie Twin Strollers Due to Fall Hazard
The front wheel can break at the axle hub, causing the stroller to tip and posing a fall hazard.


Weeplay Kids Recalls Infant Bodysuits Due to Choking Hazard
The snaps can detach from the fabric of the garment, posing a choking hazard to infants and young children.


Fire Concerns Prompt York International to Reannounce Recall of Gas Furnaces for Manufactured Homes
The furnace can overheat and cause the heat-exchanger to crack and create openings that allow flames to be exposed. When this happens, drywall and other nearby combustibles are exposed to the flames, posing a fire and smoke hazard to consumers.


HP Recalls Fax Machines Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The fax machines can overheat due to an internal electrical component failure, posing fire and burn hazards.


LTD Commodities Recalls Sleeper Ottomans Due to Fall Hazard
The welding joints on the legs can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.


Konica Minolta Recalls Printers Due to Fire Hazard
The printers can short circuit and overheat during use, posing a fire hazard.


Overarching Floor Lamp Recalled by West Elm Due to Shock Hazard
A short circuit can occur in the lamp's wiring, posing a shock hazard to consumers.


Hurricane Style Lights Recalled by Christmas Tree Shops Due to Fire Hazard
An electrical short circuit can occur in the light's internal wiring, causing smoke and posing a fire hazard.


Holiday Tea Light Candle Warmers Recalled by Christmas Tree Shops Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The candle warmers can catch fire because the warming bowl is positioned too close to the tea light candle, posing fire and burn hazards.


The Container Store Recalls Brightly-Colored Power Strips Due to Fire Hazard
The power strips have undersized wiring, and the wiring and plastic strip fail to meet the requirements for fire resistance, posing a fire hazard.


Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard
The lower steering tie-rod attachment can loosen and cause loss of steering control, posing a crash hazard.


Specialized Bicycle Components Expands Recall of Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
The brake component housed within the bicycle's carbon fork can disengage from the fork and allow the brake assembly to contact the wheel spokes while rotating, posing a fall hazard.


Columbia ParCar Recalls for Repair Golf, Service, Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard
The lower steering yoke can loosen where it attaches to the steering rack and pinion, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle and crash.


BJ's Recalls LED Flashlight Sets Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The flashlights can heat up, smoke or melt when turned on, posing fire and burn hazards.


KYMCO Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
An exposed portion of the exhaust system can allow debris such as leaves, brush or other flammable materials to enter the opening and ignite, posing a fire hazard.





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