Gel fuels used in fire pots pose risk of flash fires and burns 

The Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends that consumers stop using pourable gel fuels in fire pots. In addition to nine recalls already issued, two additional types are being recalled. Bird Brain, Inc. is recalling about 1.6 million bottles and cans of Bird Brain Firepot Fuel Gel, Bird Brain Firepot Citronella Fuel Gel and Bird Brain BioFuel Fuel Gel. Consumers should immediately stop using the fuel and return it to the company for a full refund. Call 877-414-0842 or visit www.birdbrainrecall.com. The Marshall Group is recalling about 39,000 bottles of PatioGlo Bio-Fuel Gel. Consumers should immediately stop using the fuel and return it to the company for a full refund. Call 855-270-8482 or visit marshallgroupcorp.com. According to the CPSC, gel fuel fires are difficult to extinguish and flaming fuels can spatter. There is also a serious risk of flash fire and burns when fuel is added to an already burning pot. The CPSC reports two deaths and many serious injuries related to gel fuel. To report gel fuel incidents, visit www.saferproducts.gov.

B.O.B. strollers pose choking hazards 

B.O.B. Trailers, Inc. is recalling about 411,700 single and double jogging strollers because the embroidered logo’s backing patch can detach, posing a choking hazard. Consumers should immediately stop using the strollers until they remove the backing patch. Instructions are available at www.bobnotices.com or 855-242-2245.

Children’s tents can break 

IKEA is recalling about 58,000 Busa folding children’s tents because the steel wire frame of the tents can break, causing sharp ends to protrude through the fabric. Consumers should immediately take the tents away from children and return the tents to IKEA for a full refund. Call 888-966-4532 or visit www.ikea-usa.com.

Drop-side cribs can cause entrapment 

Yu Wei is recalling about 8,000 Scroll and Lauren model drop-side cribs sold at J.C. Penney stores because the drop-side rails can malfunction, detach or fall down creating a space in which an infant can become wedged or entrapped, which can lead to strangulation or suffocation. Consumers should immediately stop using the cribs and contact Yu Wei at 877-806-8190 or www.yuweicribrecalls.com. In the meantime, parents should find an alternate safe sleep environment for their child, such as a bassinet, play yard or toddler bed, depending upon age.   

Step stools found to be unstable 

Ballard Designs is recalling about 2,500 wooden Stafford step stools because plastic tabs on the feet of the stools can make them unstable. Consumers should immediately remove the tabs. Instructions are available at www.ballarddesigns.com or by calling 888-606-2627.