Recall Roundup – Strollers, Hair Dryers, And Zombie Coffee Grinders

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Hazardous hair dryers, unstoppable strollers, zombie coffee grinders, and breakable cribs are this week's stars of the Recall Roundup. Watch out!

Hazardous hair dryers, unstoppable strollers, zombie coffee grinders, and breakable cribs are this week’s stars of the Recall Roundup. Watch out!

Bugaboo strollers – As the CPSC puts it, “One or both sides of the brakes can fail, causing a stroller to unexpectedly roll away on an incline. This can pose a risk of injury to the child occupant.” They’ve been on the market for about two years.

Sanyo hair dryers – sold only around Los Angeles. Missing the feature that turns off the dryer if it’s dropped in water.

Viking refrigerator/freezers – The doors can fall off, and have caused bruises and broken fingers and toes.

Starbucks coffee grinders – Grinder can suddenly turn itself back on during cleaning, which is problematic if your fingers happen to be in the way.

Speedy children’s hooded sweatshirts – drawstring poses strangulation hazard.

Various LaJobi cribs (other recall) – Parts of both cribs can break off, posing a risk of serious injury to babies.

Warm Biscuit children’s pajamas – Don’t meet children’s sleepwear flammability standards.

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