Recall round up: jewelry, bottle warmer and dressers

Here is a listing with links to more information about the latest recalls from the Consumer Product Safety Commission this past month.

LaRose Industries recalled two models, about 175,0000 kits, of Cra-Z-Jewelz Ultimate Gem Jewelry Machine because they violated of federal lead standards. No injuries have been reported.

Mayborn USA recalled about 255,000 Tommee Tippee Electric Bottle and Food Warmers because they pose a fire hazard. The company received six reports of bottle and food warmers overheating, melting, smoking and catching on fire; which resulted in $16,000 in property damage.

IKEA recalled recalled Patrull children's safety gates because the locking mechanism is unreliable and may result in injury to children. The company urged customers with any model of Patrull safety gate to immediately stop using them and return them to an Ikea store for a full refund without proof of purchase. The company has received reports that the gates have opened unexpectedly, causing children to fall down stairs, with medical attention needed in some cases.

IKEA also recalled 29 million MALM and other models of chests and dressers due to a serious tip-over hazard. They urge consumers to anchor chests and dressers or return for a refund. News coverage from the Inquirer on the recall here.

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