May Recall Roundup – Watch Out For The Jerky Blaster

Style05578ColorKS9211-SP14800“What on earth is a jerky blaster?” you may be asking. It’s a product sold by outdoor outfitter Cabela’s that lets you make your own jerky sticks at home, and it functions sort of like a caulk gun for meat. It’s been recalled because its charger might overheat, and so have a lot of other things.

On with the Recall Roundup!

Babies
J. Crew Baby Coveralls – Snaps are a choking risk if they detach

Kids
Nantucket Distributing Felt Easter Baskets (Christmas Tree Shops) – bunny eyes are choking hazard
H&M Girls’ Leggings – metal part on belt is choking hazard
RMP Athletic Locker Boys’ Hooded Jackets (Sports Chalet) – strangulation hazard

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Home
StyleCraft Recalls Upholstered Benches (HomeGoods) – bench may break
Cabela’s Electronic Jerky Blaster – battery charger may overheat
Misty Mate Hand-Held Personal Misters – may shatter during use
Avon Ergonomic Eyelash Curler – may stab user in eye with metal pin
Classic Concepts Aman Trunks (Cost Plus World Market) – lead paint
Marlboro Promotional Flashlight/Match Holder – matches may ignite inside flashlight
White-Rodgers Home Heating and Cooling Thermostats – batteries may leak

Lawn & Garden
Exmark Quest ZRT Riding Mowers – steering assembly may break, causing rider to lose control
Fairview 7-Piece Patio Woven Dining Set – chair legs may bend or break

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Toys
Discount School Supply Magnetic Sorting Boards – excessive lead levels and highly edible magnets if toy cracks open
Horizon Hobby Blade 700 X Pro Series Helicopter Kits – blades may fly off helicopter in flight

Sports & Outdoors
BMC Alpenchallenge, Masschallenge and Urbanchallenge Bicycles – forks may break
2014 Cannondale Tandem Bicycles – forks may break
Coleman Northstar Liquid Fuel Lanterns – fire hazard

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Electronics
Legrand Wiremold Under-Cabinet Power Strips – fire hazard
Vibe USB Mobile Power Bar (Five Below) – overheating and fire hazard

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