19 Hazardous Products That Were Recalled in February

When Ford vehicles have an airbag problem or Kraft recalls millions of boxes of macaroni, it’s headline-worthy news. But what about the many other products you use every day?

Thankfully, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, or CPSC, keeps tabs on these items.

The CPSC is an independent federal regulatory agency tasked with protecting the public against risk of injury or death posed by consumer products. Among its important duties is to obtain product recalls and arrange for a repair, replacement or refund for the recalled products, according to CPSC.gov.

Under the Consumer Product Safety Act, all manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers are required to report any potentially hazardous products to the federal government within 24 hours of discovery.

The CPSC collects that information and logs these recalls at CPSC.gov/recalls. There you can scroll through the latest recalls or use the search bar to find a particular product.

To make it even easier, we’ve compiled the 11 products recalled during the month of February 2021, including a cellphone charger and bedroom furniture. Check the list below to see if you own or use any of these items. You may be entitled to a refund, replacement or repair.

Recognize a product? Simply click on the word “recall” to be directed to the applicable page of the CPSC website. There you will find a photo of the item, the reason it was recalled, the remedy that’s being offered and contact information so you can proceed with the recall process.

1. Victory Innovations Electrostatic Sprayers: About 405,000 recalled because they pose fire and explosion hazards
2. Enerco Group DeWALT Cordless Kerosene Heaters: About 4,500 recalled because they pose fire hazard and carbon monoxide poisoning hazards
3. Edsal Shelving Units: About 2.2 million recalled because they pose an impact injury hazard
4. Nautilus Bowflex SelectTech Barbells: About 3,700 recalled because they pose an injury hazard
5. Yamaha Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles: About 820 recalled because they pose crash and injury hazards
6. Rep Fitness Strap Safety Brackets: About 1,940 recalled because they pose an injury hazard
7. NZXT H1 Computer Cases: About 32,000 recalled because they pose a fire hazard
8. Primark Nose Piercings and Body Bars: About 800 recalled because they pose a risk of skin irritation
9. Anker Play Products 10-in-1 Incredible Inventions Science Kits: About 13,000 recalled because the paint contains levels of lead that exceed federal regulations
10. National Presto Indoor Electric Smokers: About 25,000 recalled because they pose an electric shock hazard
11. Toro Power Max Snowthrowers: About 6,700 recalled because they pose an amputation hazard
12. Jimco Lamps Accent Tables With Charging Receptacles: About 99,000 recalled because they pose a shock hazard
13. SmartPool Children’s Helmets: About 480 recalled because they pose a risk of head injury
14. Potter Electric Pull Stations: About 735 recalled because they may fail to activate the alarm system that alerts consumers to a fire
15. Northern Tool & Equipment Powerhorse Portable Generators: About 3,640 recalled because they pose an electrical shock hazard
16. Urban Outfitters Margo Taper Candle Holders: About 2,700 recalled because they pose a fire hazard
17. Home Depot Wood Windsor Dining Chair Sets: About 3,100 recalled because they pose a fall hazard
18. deSensua Wintergreen, Birch and Pain Soother Essential Oils: About 1,000 recalled because they pose a poisoning risk to children
19. Dr. Reddy’s Prescription Drug Blister Packages (various medications): About 21,400 recalled because they pose a poisoning risk to children

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