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.
- 2014-11-13NHTSA-EquipmentCarefree Of ColoradoCarefree Of Colorado — Awning Mounting Brackets may Crack
If an awning falls, there is an increased risk of injury to anyone under the awning.
- 2014-11-12CPSCAqua Lung America, of Vista, Calif.Aqua Lung Expands Recall of Buoyancy Compensators Due to Drowning Hazard
The rubber handles can detach as divers are trying to remove the weight pockets to rise to the surface in an emergency. This poses a drowning hazard.
- 2014-11-10CPSCMcDonald's Corp., of Oakbrook, Ill.McDonald's Recalls Hello Kitty Themed Whistles Due to Choking and Aspiration Hazards
Components inside of the whistle can detach, posing choking and aspiration hazards to young children.
- 2014-11-06CPSCJiaxing Hifine International Enterprise of Zhejiang, ChinaFolding Lounge Chairs Recalled by 4Seasons Due to Fall Hazard; Sold exclusively at Ross Stores
The chair can tip or recline too quickly, posing a fall hazard.
- 2014-11-05NHTSA-EquipmentAllwin Powersports Corp.Allwin Powersports Corp. — Testing Failure/FMVSS 218
The helmets may not adequately protect a rider in the event of a crash.
- 2014-10-30CPSCVisonic Ltd., of Tel Aviv, IsraelVisonic Recalls Amber Personal Emergency Response Pendants and Kits Due to Pendant Battery Failure
An accelerated circuit drain of the pendant battery can result in a decreased battery life and shorter than expected "low battery" warning period, from 30 days down to a nine day warning period.
- 2014-10-30CPSCCost Plus Management Services Inc., of Oakland, Calif.Cost Plus World Market Recalls Modular Storage Bars Due to Injury Hazard
When weight is applied to the storage bar, the screws holding the mounting plate can pull out of the bar allowing the storage bar to fall, posing an injury hazard.
- 2014-10-30CPSCTectron International of Vernon, Calif.Tectron International Recalls USB Chargers Due to Fire Hazard
The charger can overheat while in use, posing a fire hazard.
- 2014-10-29CPSCWaterway Plastics, of Oxnard, Calif.Waterway Plastics Recalls Spa Drain Suction Covers Due to Risk of Entrapment
The drain suction cover can become disengaged from the spa wall, posing an entrapment hazard to consumers.
- 2014-10-29CPSCCane Creek Cycling Components, Inc.; Fletcher, N.C.Cane Creek Recalls Bicycle Shocks Due to Risk of Injury
The shock absorber is marked with graphics that incorrectly identify the adjustment directions for High Speed Rebound (HSR) damping. Following these directions will cause unexpected behavior by a bike's suspension and pose a fall hazard to a rider.
- 2014-10-29NHTSA-EquipmentTakata (TK Global, LLC)Takata (TK Global, LLC) — Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator may Rupture
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the incorrect baffle may block the flow of the propellant to the air bag and the air bag's inflator may rupture. The rupture could cause metal fragments to strike and potentially seriously injure the vehicle occupants.
- 2014-10-28CPSCMeijer Distribution Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.Meijer Recalls Halloween Projector Flashlight Due to Burn Hazard
The flashlight can overheat and melt the plastic handle, posing a burn risk to the user.
- 2014-10-28NHTSA-EquipmentWABCO USA LLCWABCO USA LLC — Defective Quick Release Valve Seat
The reduced air pressure levels may reduce braking performance and/or the parking brakes could reapply, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2014-10-23CPSCArctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.Arctic Cat Recalls Single-Rider and 2UP ATVs Due To Crash Hazard
Components in the front gear case can fail, posing a risk of loss of control and crash hazard.
- 2014-10-21NHTSA-EquipmentTegol, Inc.Tegol, Inc. — Helmet Indentation/FMVSS 218
Helmets that do not comply with minimum safety standards may not offer the protection intended by the safety standards and accordingly increase the risk of injury to the user in the event of a crash.
- 2014-10-20NHTSA-EquipmentEvenflo Company, Inc.Evenflo Company, Inc. — Buckle may not Unlatch
A buckle that does not release easily, or possibly at all, may make it difficult to remove the child from the restraint, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a vehicle crash, fire, or other emergency, in which a prompt exit from the vehicle is required.
- 2014-10-16CPSCBriggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC, of Milwaukee, Wis.Briggs & Stratton Recalls Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mowers Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Weld on drive axle can fail resulting in loss of brake control, posing an injury hazard.
- 2014-10-16CPSCAmerican Honda Motor Company, of Torrance, Calif.American Honda Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Vegetation and debris can accumulate on the middle skid plate and make contact with the vehicle's exhaust system. Dried debris can ignite, resulting in smoke or fire.
- 2014-10-16CPSCMilestone AV Technologies LLC of Eden Prairie, Minn.Sanus Simplicity Television Wall Mounts Recalled by Milestone AV Technologies Due to Impact Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco
The nut securing the television to the main arm assembly can loosen causing the attached television to become detached from the arm assembly, posing an impact hazard.
- 2014-10-15CPSCBright Kingdom Development LTD., Kowloon, Hong Kong, ChinaToys R Us Recalls Toy Toaster Sets Due to Choking Hazard
The plastic toast, under pressure, can crack and break into small pieces creating sharp edges and posing a choking hazard.
- 2014-10-15CPSCMichaels Stores, Inc., of Irving, TexasMichaels Stores Recalls Folding Tables Due to Fall Hazard
The folding tables can collapse under excessive weight, posing an impact or falling hazard.
- 2014-10-10CPSCFoshan Shunde Shian Furniture Co Ltd., of ChinaDimension Industries Recalls Sling Café Sets Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco (Recall Alert)
The recalled chairs can break due to a missing metal washer plate, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
- 2014-10-10CPSCLouis Garneau USA Inc., of Derby, Vt.Louis Garneau Recalls Aerodynamic Bicycle Helmets Due to Injury Hazard
In cold temperatures, the helmet can fail to protect the wearer from impact injuries.
- 2014-10-10NHTSA-EquipmentEaton CorporationEaton Corporation — Clutch may not Disengage
If the driver is not able to disengage the clutch, unintended vehicle motion or extended stopping distances may occur, increasing the risk of crash.
- 2014-10-09CPSCRejuvenation Inc., of Portland, Ore., a division of Williams-SonomaRejuvenation Recalls Hanging Lamps Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)
The cord system can fail to support the weight of the pendant causing it to fall, posing the risk of injury.
- 2014-10-09CPSCFluid Handling LLC, of Morton Grove, Ill., a division of Xylem Inc.Fluid Handling Recalls Low Water Cut-Off Control Units for Hot Water or Steam Boilers Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards (Recall Alert)
The ground wire and probe wires could be incorrectly assembled in the units by the manufacturer, posing fire and explosion hazards.
- 2014-10-08CPSCJAB Distributors dba PAB Two LLC, of Wheeling, Ill.PAB Two Recalls Bed Bug Heat Treatment Systems Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
The flexible, electrical conducting strip at the top of the heating element can break at the corners after multiple setups, posing an electrical fire hazard.
- 2014-10-08CPSCFiskars Brands Inc., of Madison, Wis.Fiskars Recalls Bypass Lopper Shears Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
The lopper handles can break when attempting to cut branches, posing a risk of serious injury and laceration.
- 2014-10-07CPSCKYMCO USA, of Spartanburg, S.C.KYMCO Recalls ATVs Due to Burn, Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)
In hot environments or high elevations, the fuel cap can fail to vent properly, causing the fuel to heat up and pressure to build up in the tank. The pressure can cause the fuel tank to rupture or the fuel to boil out of the tank onto the operator or hot engine, resulting in burns to the operator or a fire.
- 2014-10-03NHTSA-EquipmentPACCAR IncorporatedPACCAR Incorporated — Steering/LNG Pump Failure
If the vane pump fails, there may be a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
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