Consumer product recalls
12723 federal recalls on file. Federal recalls for everyday household products — appliances, electronics, furniture, tools, sporting goods. Sourced from the CPSC and translated into plain English.
- 2014-12-09NHTSA-EquipmentCummins, Inc.Cummins, Inc. — Raincap Assembly Detachment
If the raincap lid detaches during transport it can fall into the roadway, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. If the raincap lid detaches during stationary engine operation, it can fall increasing the risk of personal injury. The raincap lid may also be very hot, further increasing the risk of personal injury.
- 2014-12-08NHTSA-EquipmentH&H Sports ProtectionH&H Sports Protection — Motorcyle Helmet Restraint Failure/FMVSS 218
Failed helmet restraints can increase the risk of serious personal injury to the occupant.
- 2014-12-05NHTSA-EquipmentVelvac, Inc.Velvac, Inc. — Warning Triangle Kits/FMVSS 125
If the warning triangle fails to provide adequate stability and reflectivity when used outdoors, it can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
- 2014-12-04CPSCHorizon Hobby LLC, of Champaign, Ill.Horizon Hobby Recalls HobbyZone Super Cub S Radio-Controlled Aircraft Due to Fire Hazard
Power supply units and chargers sold with the model aircraft can overcharge the battery, posing a risk of fire and property damage.
- 2014-12-04CPSCSalsa Cycles, a wholly-owned brand of Quality Bicycle Products Inc., of Bloomington, Minn.Salsa Cycles Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Risk of Fall Hazard
The bicycle fork can bend or break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
- 2014-12-02CPSCEaton Corporation, of Moon Township, Pa.Eaton Recalls Electrical Meter Breakers Due to Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)
The meter breaker's electrical components can be easily accessed, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
- 2014-12-02CPSCFelt Bicycles, of Irvine, Calif.Felt Bicycles Recalls Cyclocross Bicycles Due to Risk of Injury
The frame of the bicycle could break, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer injuries.
- 2014-12-02CPSCDaikin Industries Ltd, of JapanDaikin Recalls Air Purifiers Due to Fire Hazard
The air purifier's circuit board can overheat and cause the air purifier to catch on fire.
- 2014-11-26NHTSA-EquipmentCycle Gear, Inc.Cycle Gear, Inc. — Failed Impact Requirements / FMVSS 218
In the event of a crash, the helmet may not adequately protect the wearer, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- 2014-11-25CPSCLSI Products Inc. dba Pro Armor, Riverside, Calif.Pro Armor Recalls Doors for Polaris RZR 800 and 900 Utility Vehicles Due to Impact, Laceration Hazards
The latch pin can disengage from the latch and allow the door to open while the vehicle is moving, posing a risk of ejection of an unrestrained rider and impact or laceration hazards.
- 2014-11-25CPSCGoal Zero LLC, of Bluffdale, UtahGoal Zero Recalls Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard
The battery packs can overcharge, overheat, bulge and melt the battery pack's enclosure, posing a fire hazard and risk of property damage.
- 2014-11-20CPSCTyco International de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.Tyco Fire Protection Recalls Simplex Fire Alarm Control Panels Due to Failure to Activate (Recall Alert)
A defective chip in the alarm panel can cause premature battery failure and prevent activation of devices during alarm conditions, posing a risk of injury and property damage.
- 2014-11-20CPSCSchiller Grounds Care, Inc., of Johnson Creek, Wisc.Bob-Cat Recalls Zero Turn Mowers Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
The steering control arm component can break under normal use, causing driver to lose control and crash.
- 2014-11-20CPSCLeatherman Tool Group, Inc., of Portland, Ore.Leatherman Recalls Children's Multi-Tool Due to Laceration Hazard
The lock mechanism on the optional knife blade can inadvertently release the blade, posing a laceration hazard.
- 2014-11-20CPSCGraco Children's Products, of Atlanta, Ga.Graco Recalls 11 Models of Strollers Due to Fingertip Amputation Hazard
The folding hinge on the sides of the stroller can pinch a child's finger, posing a laceration or amputation hazard.
- 2014-11-19CPSCTriPak Inc., Vandalia, Mich.Hoppe's Recalls Semi-Auto Bore Cleaner Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement
Bottles have a child-resistant cap that can become loose. Chemicals in this product can cause skin irritation, internal injury or death if ingested.
- 2014-11-19CPSCMohawk Industries Inc., of Calhoun, Ga.Mohawk Recalls Rugs Due To Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at The Home Depot
The large rugs fail to meet federal standards for flammability and could ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. The small rugs fail to meet federal labeling requirements. Small rugs are not required to meet the federal flammability standard; however, they are required to be permanently labeled with the following statement: "FLAMMABLE (FAILS U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE STANDARD FF 2-70): SHOULD NOT BE USED NEAR SOURCES OF IGNITION."
- 2014-11-19CPSCAlumni Partners dba AP Specialties of San Clemente, Calif.AP Specialties Recalls Power Bank Chargers
When unit is being charged or being used to charge another device, it can overheat, causing a fire hazard.
- 2014-11-19CPSCOlympus Imaging America Inc., of Center Valley, Pa.Olympus Recalls Digital Audio Recorders Due to Burn Hazard
The recalled recorders can overheat when charging, posing a burn hazard to consumers and property.
- 2014-11-19NHTSA-EquipmentAFX North America, Inc.AFX North America, Inc. — Single Impact Failure/FMVSS 218
In the event of a vehicle crash, the rider could face serious injury if there is significant impact.
- 2014-11-18CPSCBlack Diamond Inc., of Salt Lake CityBlack Diamond Equipment Recalls Whippet Ski Poles Due to Risk of Injury
The stainless steel pick in the handgrip can break and fail to slow or stop users from sliding downhill on a snow or ice covered slope, posing a risk of injury.
- 2014-11-18CPSCCoScentrix, of Carson, Calif.CoScentrix Expands Recall of DD Brand Candles Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Hobby Lobby
The candles' high flame can ignite the surface of the wax, posing a fire hazard.
- 2014-11-17NHTSA-EquipmentCarefree Of ColoradoCarefree Of Colorado — Screws for Awning Lateral Arm Brackets may Fail
The screws could fail, causing the supporting bracket to fail, and the awning to fall and potentially strike and injure a person beneath it.
- 2014-11-17NHTSA-EquipmentFemtec, Inc.Femtec, Inc. — Aftermarket Wheels May Crack
The cracks in the wheel may grow, ending with the rim and tire separating from the center portion of the wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2014-11-14NHTSA-EquipmentRobert Bosch, LLCRobert Bosch, LLC — Restraint Control Module Short
Depending on which circuits short, the frontal air bags, side curtain air bags and the seat belt pretensioners may not deploy in a crash necessitating their deployment, and increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
- 2014-11-14NHTSA-EquipmentFLY RacingFLY Racing — Metal Ring Failure/FMVSS 218
A helmet that may not remain secure increases the risk of injury to the user in the event of a crash.
- 2014-11-13CPSCDaesung Celtic Enersys Co. Ltd., of Chungbuk, KoreaTankless Water Heaters Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Manufactured by Daesung Celtic Enersys; Distributed Exclusively by Challenger Supply Holdings
The water heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
- 2014-11-13CPSCVenmar Ventilation Inc., of Quebec, CanadaVenmar Ventilation Expands Recall of Air Exchangers Due to Fire Hazard
The motor in the air exchangers can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2014-11-13CPSCVentamatic LTD, of Mineral Wells, TexasVentamatic Recalls Cool Draft Misting Fans Due to Risk of Fire and Electric Shock
The fan's wiring is not properly grounded, posing electric shock and fire hazards.
- 2014-11-13NHTSA-EquipmentTakata (TK Global, LLC)Takata (TK Global, LLC) — Passenger Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengers frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
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