The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced two product recalls Thursday involving items that pose serious injury or death risks to consumers, including children.
ProRider Inc., of Kent, Washington, is recalling bicycle helmets after federal safety regulators determined the products fail to meet the mandatory safety standard for bicycle helmets. According to the recall notice, the helmets do not comply with requirements related to impact attenuation, positional stability, labeling and certification.
Because the helmets may fail to adequately protect a rider’s head in a crash, the CPSC warned they pose a risk of serious injury or death from head injury.
The recalled products include several helmet models sold in multiple colors and imported from China. No injuries have been reported.
Consumers should immediately stop using the helmets and contact ProRider for instructions on how to receive a refund. The CPSC advises consumers to destroy the helmets by cutting the straps before submitting proof of destruction to the company.
In a separate recall, Stoney Games LLC, of Bexley, Ohio, is recalling its Kluster magnet chess games because the products contain small, loose high-powered magnets that violate the mandatory federal safety standard for toys.
According to the CPSC, the magnets can fit within the agency’s small-parts cylinder, meaning they can be swallowed by young children. If multiple magnets are ingested, they can attract each other or attach to metal objects inside the body, which can cause serious internal injuries including intestinal perforations, twisting or blockage, blood poisoning and death.
The recalled games contain loose magnets and include game accessories and storage packaging. They were manufactured in China, and no injuries have been reported.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled games, keep them away from children and contact Stoney Games for information about obtaining a refund or replacement.
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