Central Square Fire Company #1 Inc provides this public service to help keep our community safe by sharing important product recall information from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
Recent Product Recalls
Critical Fire & Burn Hazards
Vornado Electric Space Heaters - Fire and Burn Hazards
Hazard: The electric space heater can overheat when in use, posing fire and burn hazards. One death has been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact Vornado for a full refund.
PetSmart Strip Lights - Fire Hazard
Hazard: The strip light's fluorescent bulb can overheat causing the hood on the light fixture to ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Stop using immediately and return to any PetSmart location for a full refund.
Xtava Allure Hair Dryers - Fire & Electrical Shock
Hazard: The hair dryer and power cord can overheat and catch on fire, posing fire, burn and electrical shock hazards.
Remedy: Contact Xtava for instructions on receiving a full refund or replacement.
American Landmaster Off-Road Utility Vehicles
Hazard: Gas can leak from the utility vehicle's gas tank, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy: Contact dealer for free inspection and repair.
Vehicles & Recreation
Polaris RZR XP Turbo S Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles
Hazard: In the event of a high-speed rollover, the vehicle's rollover protection structure (ROPS) can fracture, providing inadequate protection during a rollover.
Remedy: Contact Polaris dealer for free inspection and ROPS reinforcement kit installation.
Yamaha Snowmobiles - Injury Hazard
Hazard: The passenger handgrips can come loose during operation, increasing the risk that the passenger could lose balance and fall.
Remedy: Contact Yamaha dealer for free inspection and replacement of passenger handgrips.
Polaris ACE 150 and Ranger 150 ROVs
Hazard: The front suspension lower ball joint can separate over time, posing a crash hazard.
Remedy: Contact Polaris dealer for free inspection and replacement of ball joints.
Child Safety
Manhattan Toy Planes - Choking Hazard
Hazard: The rubber tires can separate from the wheels, posing a choking hazard for young children.
Remedy: Contact Manhattan Toy for a full refund or replacement toy.
BSN Sports Rubber Critter Toys - Lead Paint
Hazard: The surface paint contains levels of lead that exceed federal lead paint ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children.
Remedy: Contact BSN Sports for a full refund. Dispose of toys safely.
Confer Plastics Pool Step Systems - Drowning Hazard
Hazard: Children's limbs can become entrapped in the side openings of the step systems, posing a drowning hazard.
Remedy: Remove from pool immediately. Contact Confer for free retrofit kit or refund.
Home & Fitness Equipment
Core Health & Fitness Stairmaster Equipment - Fall Hazard
Hazard: The steps can accelerate rapidly without input from the user, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy: Stop using and contact Core Health for free repair.
Cybex Weight-Lifting Equipment - Serious Injury Hazard
Hazard: The weight bar can fall, posing serious injury hazards to the user.
Remedy: Stop using and contact Cybex for free inspection and repair.
Vitamix Blending Containers - Laceration Hazard
Hazard: The containers can separate from the blade's base exposing the blades, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy: Contact Vitamix for free replacement container.
Safety Resources
Check Your Products
Search the CPSC database to check if your products have been recalled.
Search DatabaseSafety Tips
- Register your products with manufacturers to receive recall notifications
- Keep product manuals and warranty information in a safe place
- Regularly check the CPSC website for new recalls
- Follow manufacturer instructions for proper use and maintenance
- Act immediately if you own a recalled product
- Keep small children away from recalled products
- Report any product-related injuries to CPSC