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Attorney General Todd Rokita raises awareness for consumers of harmful household products recalled in September

Attorney General Todd Rokita is alerting Hoosiers of important consumer protection concerns for products recalled in September. The office encourages consumers to take advantage of opportunities available for those who purchase recalled items that could be harmful to their families.   

"Hoosiers deserve protection from products that don't work and should not have to tolerate them," Attorney General Todd Rokita said. "If you purchased an item in September that has been recalled, you should immediately stop using the product and see what forms of reimbursement the company that sold or manufactured the product is offering."

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the following consumer products were recalled in September: 

• Liberty Hardware Recalls Multi-Grip Tub Safety Bars Due to Fall Hazard
• John Deere Recalls Compact Utility Tractors Due to Crash Hazard
• Polaris Industries Recalls Ranger XD 1500 Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROVs) with Winches Due to Fire Hazard
• Jo-Ann Stores Recalls Place & Time Battery-Operated Desk Lamps Due to Fire Hazard
• CVB Recalls LUCID Platform Beds with Upholstered Square Tufted Headboards Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
• Wee Gallery Recalls Baby Tummy Time Gallery Due to Violation of the Federal Phthalates Ban
• Caframo Cabinet Heaters Recalled Due to Electrocution Hazard; Manufactured by Caframo Limited
• Ceither Adult Portable Bed Rails Recalled Due to Serious Entrapment and Asphyxia Hazards; Violation of Federal Regulations for Adult Portable Bed Rails; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by Inforce
• Polaris Recalls Sportsman All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
• Children's Jewelry Sets Recalled Due to Risk of Lead and Cadmium Poisoning; Violations of the Federal Lead Content Ban and Federal Hazardous Substances Act; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by Newmemo
• Intellio Toys Recalls Bright Builder Fort Kits Due to Battery Ingestion Hazard; Violation of Federal Regulations for Battery-Operated Toys
• MJKSARE High Chairs Recalled Due to Entrapment and Fall Hazards; Violation of Federal Regulation for High Chairs; Imported by Worldwide Windows; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com
• GOETAS Pool Drain Covers Recalled Due to Entrapment Hazard; Violation of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by GOETAS
• Glen Dimplex Americas Recalls Cadet Apex72 Electric Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
• About 866,000 AirJet and HydroJet Spa Pumps Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; One Death Reported; Manufactured by Bestway and Sold with SaluSpa, Coleman, and Hydro-Force Spa Liners
• Petzl America Recalls GYM, PANDION and PANJI Climbing Harnesses Due to Fall Hazard
• Red Toolbox Recalls Stanley-Branded Jr. Kids Garden Sets Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard; Violation of Federal Ban for Lead in Paint; Sold Exclusively by Costco Wholesale
• Delta Cycle Recalls Ceiling Hoists with Straps Due to Injury Hazard

If you believe you recently purchased a recalled product, stop using it, and check its recall notice (linked above for all products). Then follow the notice's instructions, including where to return the product, how to get the product fixed, how to dispose of the product, how to receive a refund for the product, or what steps must be taken to receive a replacement product.  

To view recalls issued prior to June visit the Consumer Protection Safety Commission website.   

A headshot of Attorney General Rokita is available for download.  

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