Tag Archives: Consumer Product Safety Commission

Brawley GTS ROVS Recalled for Sudden Acceleration

Posted on 10 August 2026 by Ken Zino

“Consumers should stop using their vehicles immediately and contact Vanderhall North America for instructions on how to update their vehicles to at least firmware version 7.1.0 through the Vanderhall customer mobile app. The updated software was released on 15 April 2026, and can be identified by the Vanderhall logo. Owners requiring assistance updating their firmware should contact their dealer or Vanderhall directly for assistance,” Vanderhall said in a recall filing released by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Continue reading →

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Chinese Junk Watch – Brookstone Wireless Speaker Fires

Posted on 21 October 2018 by Ken Zino

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Brookstone speakers and properly dispose of the lithium-ion battery packs according to state and local regulations. Continue reading →

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Chinese Junk Watch: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Warns about Unsafe Tubeez Baby Bath Support Seats, and Eddie Bauer Infant Carriers

Posted on 16 October 2018 by Ken Zino

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to a product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov. Continue reading →

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Chinese-Made Junk – HAUS Mosquito Zapper, Toys R Us Pacifier

Posted on 8 September 2016 by Ken Zino

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said today that Chinese made HAUS Mosquito Zapper LED Light Bulbs pose and electrical shock hazard. The firm has received two reports of the bulb separating from the connector. No injuries or property damage have been reported. In addition, Toys ‘R’ Us is recalling Chinese-made Pacifier Clips due to choking hazard because the clip’s spring mechanism can break and release small parts. Continue reading →

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Chinese Junk Watch – HP Recalls Lithium-Ion Batteries

Posted on 24 June 2016 by Ken Zino

Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. Continue reading →

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