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Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
(AP) — Several models of battery-operated ride-on toys are being recalled because the acceleration pedal can stick, posing a hazard to children. Other recalled consumer products include lamps with defective switches and wicker furniture with lead paint.
Here’s a more detailed look:
RIDE-ON TOYS
DETAILS: Three models of 12-volt battery-operated ride-on toys, including Surge 12V Camo 4X4, Surge 12V XL Quad and Tonka 12V Mighty Dump trucks. Details on models and serial numbers can be found at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Dynacraft-Recalls-Ride-On-Toys
WHY: The acceleration pedal on the ride-on toys can stick, posing fall and crash hazards.
INCIDENTS: 19 reports of pedals sticking, including seven reports of minor injuries, including abrasions, cuts and bruises.
HOW MANY: About 20,000.
FOR MORE: Call Dynacraft at 800-551-0032 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit http://www.dynacraftwheels.com and click on “Product Recalls” at the bottom of the page.
SALT ROCK LAMPS
DETAILS: Lumière brand Rock Salt Lamps in three styles: Basket of Rocks, Carnival of Lights and Rock of Gibraltar. The lamps are pink in color and are mounted on a wooden base or in a black metal basket. The lamps were sold in black cardboard boxes with a photo of the lamp on the front of the box and the UPC bar code number on the bottom of the box.
WHY: The dimmer switch and/or outlet plug can overheat and ignite, posing shock and fire hazards.
INCIDENTS: None reported.
HOW MANY: About 3,900. Also, 80,000 lamps were previously recalled in January 2017.
FOR MORE: Call Sportex at 800-652-3490 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday.
LIGHT-UP SPINNER TOYS
DETAILS: Children’s battery-powered, light-up spinner toys sold in two themes: Easter and July 4. They were sold at Hobby Lobby and Mardel stores nationwide from February 2017 to April 2017. The Easter-themed toys were sold in blue with a pink bunny on the dome and yellow with a yellow and orange chicken on the dome. The July 4 spinners are red with white stars painted on the blue dome. “
WHY: The battery cover can detach and expose the small coin cell batteries, posing choking and ingestion hazards to young children.
INCIDENTS: One report of a 14-month-old child who ingested the battery. An x-ray was conducted and the battery passed through.
HOW MANY: About 43,000.
FOR MORE: Call Hobby Lobby Stores at 800-326-7931 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit http://www.hobbylobby.com and click on “Recalls” at the bottom of the page.
LAWN MOWERS
DETAILS: Kobalt and Greenworks brands of cordless electric walk-behind lawn mowers. The recalled lawn mowers have four wheels (two smaller ones in the front and two larger ones in the back), a 40-volt max lithium ion battery and a deck width of 20 inches. Both models have a large label on the rear bag door area with a serial number, model number and date code.
WHY: The circuit board in the lawn mower can short circuit and catch fire, posing a fire hazard to users.
INCIDENTS: 12 reported incidents with the recalled lawn mowers including 5 reports of fires. No injuries have been reported.
HOW MANY: About 28,000.
FOR MORE: Call Hongkong Sun Rise Trading at 888-266-7096 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET any day or visit http://www.greenworkstools.com and click on “Important Safety Notice” at the bottom of the page.