RECALLS: Children’s walkers, clothing, bikes and laptop chargers recalled in Ontario
Published March 10, 2024 at 6:36 pm
Residents are urged to inspect their homes for these frequently used items, as many carry risks of injury such as falls and burns.
Here is a list of what’s being recalled in Ontario for the week of March 10:
2-piece Tommy Bahama Set (Smiley Crew Neck Long Sleeve with Twill Pant)
This recall involves a Tommy Bahama clothing set for kids. It consists of brown stretch twill pants with rib cuffs and a drawstring. The pants are sold alongside a blue or green butter fleece crewneck top. The set features an embroidered winking smiley face near the left shoulder of the top. The clothing sizes range from 2T to 5T.
The following items are affected by the recall:
- 237234—Green 2-piece Smiley crew neck with twill pants.
- 40727—Blue 2-piece Smiley crew neck with twill pants.
The issue with the product is the plastic pieces on the end of the drawstrings at the pant’s waist can detach.
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The company reported that 661 units of the affected products were sold in Canada and 1,071 were sold in the United States between Dec. 2023 and Jan. 2024.
Risks: Poses choking hazard.
What you should do: Stop using the product and return it to any Winners, Marshalls, or HomeSense store for a refund.
As of Feb. 29, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada or the United States.
GT LaBomba Bicycles and Framesets
This recall involves GT Model Year 2019-23 LaBomba Bicycles and framesets.
The bicycle’s headtube/downtube may detach from the frame.
The following models are affected by the recall:
24 U LaBomba DSB OS —G23452U10OS
26 M LaBomba PUR OS —G23159M10OS
26 U LaBomba A/M Frm BLU LG —G23381U10LG
26 U LaBomba A/M Frm BLU MD—G23381U10MD
26 U LaBomba A/M Frm GRN OS—G23280U10OS
26 U LaBomba A/M Frm PUR LG—G23382U20LG
26 U LaBomba A/M Frm PUR MD—G23382U20MD
26 U LaBomba A/M Frm RED MD—G23381U20MD
26 U LaBomba A/M Frm SGN LG—G23382U10LG
26 U LaBomba A/M Frm SGN MD—G23382U10MD
6 U LaBomba BLU OS—G23250U10OS
26 U LaBomba Pro BLU LG—G23151U10LG
26 U LaBomba Pro BLU MD—G23151U10MD
26 U LaBomba Pro GRN OS—G23150U10OS
26 U LaBomba Pro PUR LG—G23152U10LG
26 U LaBomba Pro PUR MD—G23152U10MD
26 U LaBomba RED LG—G23251U10LG
26 U LaBomba RED MD—G23251U10MD
26 U LaBomba Rigid RED LG—G23271U10LG
26 U LaBomba Rigid RED MD—G23271U10MD
26 U LaBomba Rigid SGN LG—G23352U10LG
26 U LaBomba Rigid SGN MD—G23352U10MD
26 U LaBomba SGN LG—G23252U10LG
26 U LaBomba SGN MD—G23252U10MD
The company reported that 324 units of the affected products were sold in Canada and 3,038 were sold in the United States between February 2019 to January 2024.
Risks: Potential fall hazard.
What you should do: Individuals are urged to stop using the recalled product and take it to the nearest authorized GT dealer for a complimentary replacement frame.
As of March 7, 2024, there have been no reports in Canada of bicycle headtube/downtube separating from the frame. In the United States, the company has received one report of weld damage and no reports of injuries.
Baby Einstein Sky Explorers Walkers
The recalled baby walkers are banned in Canada.
Baby walkers present safety risks by enabling access to hazards that would otherwise be inaccessible, increasing the likelihood of injury. This includes the danger of falling down stairs, potentially resulting in severe harm or even death.
The company reported that eight units of the affected products were sold in Canada between August 2022 and November 2023.
Risks: Poses injury hazard.
What you should do: Discontinue using the recalled product and safely dispose of it in such a way that it cannot be used again, or return the walker to TradeInn.com for a refund.
As of March 3, 2024, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
Various Toshiba-brand AC adapters
Sixty-three different models of the adapters are being recalled. Some include:
- G71C0009S110
- G71C0009S111
- G71C0009S112
- G71C0009S113
- G71C0009S114
- G71C0009S115
- G71C0009S210
- G71C0009S212
- G71C0009S214
For a complete list of the recalled adapters click here
The issue with the product is that the flame retardant used to manufacture the components of the impacted AC adapters could lead to potential overheating.
The company estimates that approximately 1,289,270 affected AC Adapters were sold in Canada, and 15.5 million were sold in the United States between April 1, 2008, and April 30, 2014.
Risks: Potential fire and burn hazards.
What you should do: Individuals should dispose of all affected AC Adapters and contact DCI for a free replacement.
As of February 2, 2024, there have been no reports of incidents or injuries related to this issue in Canada. However, Dynabook America, Inc. (“DBA”), a US-based affiliate of DCI, has received 679 reports of potential incidents and 43 reports of minor burns between 2010 and 2021 in the United States.
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