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Recall Roundup: Space heaters, toy truck sets, and more

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BETHESDA, Md. — The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a handful of new recalls this week, impacting products ranging from space heaters to children’s toys and pajamas.

Below is the information on each of the recently-recalled products.

Recalled Toy Truck Sets

Tough Treadz Auto Carrier (Sold at Family Dollar stores) — The die-cast metal cars can have sharp edges that pose a laceration hazard.  About 254,000 units are impacted.  Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy sets, take them away and return them to any Family Dollar Stores location for a full refund.  Click here for more information on this recall.

Recalled LifePro Space Heaters

LifeSmart Portable Space Heaters — The screws used to attach the back plate to the heater are too short and allow the back plate to detach when removing the heater from the outlet, posing an electrical shock hazard to the user.  About 17,000 units are impacted.  Refunds, repairs, and replacements are available.  Click here for more information on this recall.

Recalled Pajamas

Lazy One children’s pajamas and robes — The footed pajamas and robes fail to meet the federal flammability standard for children’s sleepwear, posing a burn hazard to children.  About 8,400 units are impacted.  Consumers should immediately take the recalled pajamas and robes away from children and return them to Lazy One for a free replacement garment, including shipping.  Click here for more information on this recall.

Recalled PouchPop Toppers

Performance Packaging PouchPop Topper — The tube of the pouch topper that screws onto the food pouch can separate from the round base, posing a choking hazard to young children.  About 6,000 units are impacted.  Refunds and replacements are available.  Click here for more information on this recall.