November 22, 2024
Business

Recalls

The following recalls have been announced:

. About 97,000 halogen table lamps, sold by Lowe’s, because the lamps can short-circuit. This can pose a fire hazard. The company has received one report of a fire and no reports of injuries. Customers should return the lamps to the nearest Lowe’s retail store for a full refund. Details: by phone at 866-284-9162; by Web at www.lowes.com or www.cpsc.gov.

. About 2,600 Rooster kitchen stools, sold by Cracker Barrel, because the stools can unexpectedly collapse during use. The company has received two reports of incidents. Customers should return the stools to any Cracker Barrel Old Country Store for a full refund. Details: by phone at (800) 333-9566; by Web at www.crackerbarrel.com or www.cpsc.gov.

. About 180,000 pieces of red and orange glassware, imported and distributed by Pier 1 Imports, because it can too easily crack or break. This poses the risk of cuts. Details: by phone at 800-245-4595; by Web at www.pier1.com or www.cpsc.gov.

. About 450,000 Evenflo Embrace combination car seat-carriers for infants, manufactured by Evenflo Company Inc., because when used as a carrier the handle can release unexpectedly and rotate the seat forward, posing a fall hazard. Details: by phone at 800-490-7497; by Web at www.embracehandle.com or www.cpsc.gov.


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