3 Defective Products Recalled in 2019

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(Newswire.net — October 5, 2019) — The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) diligently works to ensure no products are released that could harm the general population. However, mistakes may occur in manufacturing, and safety testing is not always foolproof. Sometimes, products reach the shelves when they’re not safe for consumer use.

Often, a recall is made before someone gets hurt. Other times, individuals may be injured severely, causing a major disruption to their lives. They can rightfully file a personal injury lawsuit, and the resulting settlement will help them get through the difficulty of the next few months, but it can’t reverse the pain and suffering from the injury.

You can avoid this challenge by identifying and returning products that have been recalled. The year is only three quarters of the way through, yet we’ve seen dozens of recalls. Here are a few major product recalls to heed.  

1. Flour-Based Salmonella Fears

Contaminated foods get thousands of people sick every year, sometimes resulting in hospitalizations. The E Coli fear in romaine lettuce earlier this year is among the most notable problems in decades, but it’s not the only risk consumers face in foods.

The last few months have seen several recalls for flour-based products due to salmonella concerns. General Mills has recently recalled all 5-pound bags of floor that have the expiration date of April 20, 2020.

Duncan Hines has recalled four different types of cake mixes due to salmonella fears: Classic White, Classic Butter Golden, Signature Confetti, and Classic Yellow. A sample of the cake mixes tested positive for salmonella in the lab, so they’re not taking any chances, although no sicknesses have been reported.

The same can’t be said for a Kellogg’s brand cereal called Honey Smacks. More than 130 people across 36 states have become ill after eating the cereal, including 34 hospitalizations. Thankfully, nothing has been fatal.

2. Incline Baby Sleeper

In baby products, the biggest recall is the incline baby sleeper, which many parents have loved for rocking their babies to sleep. However, earlier this year, Fisher-Price, the primary developer of this style of sleeper, had to recall 4.7 million Rock ‘n’ Play Sleepers after more than 30 reported infant deaths.

Apparently, the incline of the sleeper increases the risk of asphyxiation for babies who fall asleep in the rocker. Many babies have also rolled over inside the rocker and been unable to roll back, suffocating. If you still have one of these around, contact Mattel as soon as possible to return the product and get your money back.

3. QuickStand Lite Workstations

Thanks to recent research on ergonomic principles, new desktop computer setups have been popping up all over. The QuickStand Lite workstation by HumanScale is designed to meet those ergonomic needs by raising the computer screen, keyboard, and mouse to a custom height better suited for working. Ideally, it would diminish neck and back pain from hunching over a normally situated computer screen.

However, it’s posed more of a hazard than a help. There have been several instances in which the arm of the workstation has broken off, posting a risk of injury to those standing nearby. Humanscale has recalled 22,700 workstations in the U.S. and 2,200 units in Canada.

Those who submit the recalled product will receive a free repair kit to prevent the arm from breaking. They may also receive assistance with the repair.

It’s vital that you heed recalls of products. Pay attention to new announcements and stop using any products that have been recalled. Most recalled products result in mild injury or illness, but some can be severe or even fatal—you don’t want to take that risk!