JP:Serious product accidents for consumer products: fires, etc. due to recall products (vacuum cleaner (self-propelled), bicycle) (February 18th), 消費者庁

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Consumer Affairs Agency

Headline: Serious Product Accidents Related to Consumer Products: Fires, etc. Involving Recalled Products (Self-propelled Vacuum Cleaner, Bicycle) (February 18th)

Summary:

  • The Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) has announced two separate incidents involving recalled products that resulted in fires or other serious accidents.
  • The first incident involved a self-propelled vacuum cleaner manufactured by SharkNinja Japan Co., Ltd. The product was recalled in May 2022 due to a risk of overheating and fire.
  • On February 13th, 2023, a fire broke out in a residential home in Saitama Prefecture while the recalled vacuum cleaner was in use. The fire caused significant damage to the house.
  • The second incident involved a bicycle manufactured by Bridgestone Cycle Co., Ltd. The product was recalled in November 2022 due to a risk of the handlebars becoming loose and falling off.
  • On February 16th, 2023, a rider in Tokyo fell from their bicycle after the handlebars detached. The rider sustained serious injuries.

Details:

Self-propelled Vacuum Cleaner:

  • Product name: SharkNinja IZ251JPT
  • Model number: IZ251JPT
  • Manufacturer: SharkNinja Japan Co., Ltd.
  • Date of recall: May 17, 2022
  • Reason for recall: Risk of overheating and fire
  • Number of units recalled: Approximately 42,000

Bicycle:

  • Product name: Bridgestone Anchora R8F
  • Model number: 2023BRC8F30, 2023BRC8F36, 2023BRC8F42, 2023BRC8F48
  • Manufacturer: Bridgestone Cycle Co., Ltd.
  • Date of recall: November 18, 2022
  • Reason for recall: Risk of handlebars becoming loose
  • Number of units recalled: Approximately 5,200

Actions by the CAA:

  • The CAA is urging consumers who have purchased the recalled products to stop using them immediately and contact the manufacturers for instructions on how to return or dispose of the products.
  • The CAA is also investigating the incidents and working with the manufacturers to determine the cause of the accidents.
  • The CAA is reminding consumers to regularly check for product recalls and to take immediate action if they find a product they own has been recalled.

Additional Information:

Serious product accidents for consumer products: fires, etc. due to recall products (vacuum cleaner (self-propelled), bicycle) (February 18th)

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