CPSC Warns Consumers to Stop Using Pariplus Foldable Grill Carts with Wheels Immediately Due to Risk of Fingertip Amputation and Crushing Injuries; Multiple Injuries Reported

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to stop using Pariplus Foldable Grill Carts with Wheels, Models NWGS2501 and GSPA-2501A, immediately due to the risk of fingertip amputation and crushing injuries when the products fold or collapse.

CPSC is aware of at least 21 incidents associated with the use of these products. There are reports of incidents where consumers' fingers have been caught in pinch point areas, including the sliding track for the legs of the product, when the product folds or collapses, resulting in a fingertip amputation, a fractured finger and five lacerations requiring stitches.

The grill carts are made of steel and have an opening or a flat surface on which various tabletop grills can be placed. The tables have wheels on one side of the base, a side shelf, a paper towel holder and hooks for grilling accessories.

The products were sold by Maiduo, of China, online on Amazon.com and on eBay. Maiduo has not agreed to recall the products.

The products were manufactured in China.