Consumer product recalls
12805 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.
- 2014-07-30NHTSA-EquipmentRecaro Child Safety, LLCRecaro Child Safety, LLC — Tether and Anchorage Failure/FMVSS 213
If the top tether anchorage detaches from the child restraint, there is an increased risk of injury to the child or other vehicle occupants.
- 2014-07-30CPSCKawasaki Motors Corp. USA, of Irvine, Calif.Kawasaki Recalls Teryx4 Recreational Off-highway Vehicles Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
The vehicle's floor boards can allow a stick or other debris to break through and protrude into the foot rest area, posing an injury hazard to the operator and front passenger.
- 2014-07-29NHTSA-EquipmentCummins, Inc.Cummins, Inc. — Fuel Filter Shell may Separate and Cause Stall
If the engine stalls unexpectedly there is an increased risk of a crash.
- 2014-07-29NHTSA-EquipmentDana IncorporatedDana Incorporated — Loss of Torque from Driveshaft Bond Failure
If the welded bond fails and results in a loss of torque to the rear wheels, the vehicle operator may be unable to move the vehicle, or may experience deceleration if the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- 2014-07-29CPSCGray Glass Company, of Queens Village, NYPhilips Lighting Recalls Lightolier Glass Lenses Due to Laceration Hazard
The decorative glass lens can shatter and result in falling pieces of glass, posing a risk of laceration to the consumer.
- 2014-07-28NHTSA-EquipmentAPTIVAPTIV — Aftermarket Fuel Pump may give False Fuel Readings
A vehicle that runs out of fuel and stalls has an increased risk of a crash.
- 2014-07-25NHTSA-EquipmentGrainger (W.W. Grainger, Inc.)Grainger (W.W. Grainger, Inc.) — Imperial Triangle Warning Signs/FMVSS 125
Warning triangles that do not properly reflect light may fail to warn others that a vehicle is parked, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2014-07-25NHTSA-EquipmentAutotech Accessories Inc.Autotech Accessories Inc. — Spokes May Break On The Wheel
If the rim separates from the center part of the wheel, there is an increased risk of a crash.
- 2014-07-24NHTSA-EquipmentSKF USA Inc.SKF USA Inc. — Wheel Seal Inner Diameter too Large
Leaking gear oil can contaminate the brake friction material, reducing the vehicle's braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2014-07-24CPSCMetabo Corp., of West Chester, Pa.Metabo Recalls Electric Angle Grinders Due to Laceration Hazard
The on/off switch can stick in the "On" position, posing a laceration hazard.
- 2014-07-24CPSCFar East Brokers and Consultants Inc., Jacksonville, Fla.Far East Brokers Recall Glass Beverage Dispenser Set Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Publix
The metal stand supporting the glass dispenser can break, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
- 2014-07-24CPSCMayborn USA, Inc.Mayborn USA Recalls to Repair Baby Monitors Due to Strangulation Hazard
Child can pull sensor pad cord into crib and wrap around the neck, posing a strangulation hazard.
- 2014-07-23CPSCPottery Barn, a division of Williams-Sonoma Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.Pottery Barn Recalls Bar Stools Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
The bar stool footrest can break, posing a fall hazard to the user.
- 2014-07-23CPSCEast Coast Cycle Supply LLC, of Farmingdale, N.Y.East Coast Cycle Supply Recalls Trayl TRN Mountain Bikes Due to Crash Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Sports Authority (Recall Alert)
The brakes can fail to stop riders within the distances required by federal regulation, posing a crash hazard.
- 2014-07-23CPSCDream On Me, of South Plainfield, N.J.Dream On Me Recalls High Chairs Due to Strangulation and Fall Hazards
The leg or side opening of the chair can allow a child's body to pass through and become entrapped at the neck or fall from the chair. This poses a strangulation and fall hazard to young children.
- 2014-07-22CPSCOeuf LLC, of Brooklyn, N.Y.Oeuf Recalls to Repair Cribs Due to Entrapment Hazard
The slats/spindles and top rail can detach from the cribs and pose an entrapment hazard to a child.
- 2014-07-21NHTSA-EquipmentDorman Products, Inc.Dorman Products, Inc. — Steering Shaft Inadequate Support of U-Joint
A joint bearing that fails prematurely may cause separation of the u-joint resulting in a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2014-07-18NHTSA-EquipmentHelmet City, Inc.Helmet City, Inc. — Motorcycle Helmet/FMVSS 218
In the event of a crash, the rider may be at an increased risk of a head injury.
- 2014-07-17CPSCCycling Sports Group Inc., of Wilton, Conn.Cycling Sports Group Recalls GT Brand Mountain Bicycles Due to Crash, Injury Hazards
The wheel hubs can break and cause the brake system to fail, posing crash and injury hazards to the consumer.
- 2014-07-17CPSCShenzhen Qiwei Electronic Co., Ltd., Guangdong, ChinaPopkiller Recalls USB Chargers, Adapters and Cables Due to Fire and Electric Shock Hazards
Improperly mounted plug blades, and inadequate electronic circuitry create a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers.
- 2014-07-16NHTSA-EquipmentTrans National Trading, Inc.Trans National Trading, Inc. — Motorcycle Helmet/FMVSS 218
In the event of a crash, the driver may be at an increased risk of a head injury.
- 2014-07-16NHTSA-EquipmentRicon CorporationRicon Corporation — Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
- 2014-07-16CPSCJuancheng Xian Ruiteng Outdoor Furniture Co Ltd., Heze City, Shandong, ChinaNantucket Distributing Recalls Outdoor Patio Set Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
The rear legs of the chair can break, posing a fall hazard.
- 2014-07-15NHTSA-EquipmentDirected, LLCDirected, LLC — Remote Start system may cause Vehicle Stall
An engine shut down while a vehicle is in motion increases the risk of a crash due to, among other things, a sudden loss of motive power and loss of power steering and braking capability. In addition, safety systems such as air bags are deactivated, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- 2014-07-15CPSCHalco Lighting Technologies LLC, of Norcross, Ga.Halco Recalls LED Bulbs Due to Risk of Injury and Burn Hazards
The LED bulbs can overheat and fall onto consumers below, posing impact and burn hazards.
- 2014-07-15CPSCBollinger Fitness, a division of Alliance Sports Group L.P., of Grand Prairie, TexasBollinger Fitness Recalls Resistance Bands Due to Injury Hazard
A black plastic ball attached to the resistance band's door anchor can unexpectedly release and strike the user, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
- 2014-07-14NHTSA-EquipmentPACCAR IncorporatedPACCAR Incorporated — Warning Triangle Kits/FMVSS 125
Without the required markings, owners may not be able to identify affected warning triangles involved in a recall involving their reflectivity and visibility. Triangles that have reduced visibility increase the risk of another vehicle crashing into the parked vehicle.
- 2014-07-14CPSCGlaxoSmithKline (GSK), of Moon Township, Penn.GSK Recalls Panadol Advance Bottles Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement; Sold Exclusively in Puerto Rico
The packaging is not child-resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. These products contain acetaminophen which is required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act to be sealed with child-resistant packaging.
- 2014-07-11NHTSA-EquipmentAM EquipmentAM Equipment — Wiper Arm May Detach During Use
If the wiper arm disengages during use, the wipers will fail to operate during periods of poor visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2014-07-11NHTSA-EquipmentTucker Rocky DistributionTucker Rocky Distribution — Helmets Fail Testing/FMVSS 218
The helmet may not adequately protect the wearer in the event of a crash.
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