The warm weather is fast approaching and while abiding by the stay-at-home orders we are finding ways to stay active and productive. As we get ready for the summertime during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have to remain vigilant with the products we use. Not only is it important that they are clean and sanitized but also that they work properly and can be used safely.

Here is a list of recalled products recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission that would likely be used this summer:

MTD Southwest Recalls Trimmers and Polesaws Due to Laceration Hazard

Troy Bilt trimmer

Name of product:
Troy-Bilt and Craftsman 25cc 2-Cycle trimmers and Remington 25cc 2-Cycle polesaw.

Hazard:
The head of the trimmers and polesaws can continue to rotate when the throttle is released, posing a laceration hazard.

Flybar Recalls Swurfer Baby and Toddler Swings Due to Fall Hazard

Toddler swing

Name of product:
Swurfer Kiwi Baby and Toddler Swings

Hazard:
The plastic stopper on the bottom of the swing rope that holds the swing seat in place can detach, posing a fall hazard to the swing’s occupant.

Sterno Home Recalls Path Light Kits With LED Power Supplies Due to Shock Hazard

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Name of product:
Hampton Bay, Patriot Lighting and Paradise light kits with Sterno Home LED power supplies

Hazard:
The path lights have a defective Sterno Home LED power supply that has a plug blade that can remain in the AC outlet when the LED power supply is pulled from the outlet, posing a risk of electric shock to the user.

VP Harrier and Giant Pinner Bicycle Pedals Recalled Due to Fall and Injury Hazards; Made by VP Components

Bike pedal

Name of product:
VP Harrier and Giant Pinner DH bicycle pedals

Hazard:
The pedal body can separate from the pedal spindle resulting in a loss of balance, posing fall and injury hazards for the rider.

Woom bikes USA Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)[1]

Woom Bike

Name of product:
Woom model 4, 5, 6 bicycles

Hazard:
The bicycle’s front fork can loosen and detach, posing fall and injury risks to the rider

Contigo Reannounces Recall of 5.7 Million Kids Water Bottles Due to Choking Hazard; Additional Incidents with Replacement Lids Provided in Previous Recall (Previously recalled in August 2019)

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Name of product:
Contigo Kids Cleanable Water Bottles

Hazard:
The water bottle’s clear silicone spout can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.

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