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.
- 2014-04-25CPSCJohnson Health Tech North America, Inc. of Cottage Grove, Wis.Magnum and Matrix Fitness Multi-Station Strength Training Towers Recalled by Johnson Health Tech Due to Injury Hazard
The plastic connectors that link the strength training stations' towers can slide out or break, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
- 2014-04-24CPSCADK Technology Ltd., of ChinaFelt Bicycles Recalls Triathlon Bicycles Due to Risk of Injury
The steer tube on the bicycle fork can break and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of injury.
- 2014-04-24CPSCAriens Company, of Brillion, Wisc.Ariens Recalls Snow Throwers and Power Brushes Due to Amputation and Laceration Hazards
A drive pulley can crack while in use and cause the auger/impeller or brush to continue to rotate after the clutch lever is disengaged. This poses amputation and laceration hazards to consumers.
- 2014-04-24CPSCRunway Global, of New York, N.Y.Runway Global Recalls Sugarfly Girls’ Coats; Waist Drawstring Poses Entanglement Hazard
The coats have a drawstring tie sewn into the side seam at the waist that could become snagged or caught in small spaces or vehicle doors, posing significant entanglement hazard to children.
- 2014-04-24CPSCShanghai Freeart Trading Co. Ltd., of ChinaPetSmart Recalls Fish Bowls Due to Laceration Hazard
The glass fish bowls can crack, shatter or break during normal handling, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
- 2014-04-23CPSCSummer Infant, of Woonsocket, R.I.Summer Infant Expands Recall to Replace Video Monitor Rechargeable Batteries Due to Burn Hazard
The battery in the handheld video monitor can overheat and rupture, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
- 2014-04-22CPSCExcalibur Crossbow Inc., of CanadaExcalibur Recalls Crossbows Due to Injury Hazard; Can Fire Unexpectedly
The crossbow can fire an arrow without the trigger being pulled, posing an injury hazard to the user and to bystanders.
- 2014-04-22CPSCE-Z-GO Division of Textron Inc., of Augusta, Ga.E-Z-GO Recalls Golf, Shuttle, Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard
The steering wheel nut may not have been tightened sufficiently, reducing the driver's steering control. This can result in a crash.
- 2014-04-22CPSCKingClean Electric Co., Ltd., of ChinaRemington Electric Leaf Blowers Recalled by MTD Due to Laceration Hazard
The blower's impeller can break and strike the operator during use, posing a laceration hazard.
- 2014-04-22CPSCKingClean Electric Co., Ltd., of ChinaTroy-Bilt Electric Leaf Blowers Recalled by MTD Due to Laceration Hazard
The blower's impeller can break and strike the operator during use, posing a laceration hazard.
- 2014-04-21NHTSA-EquipmentGillig, LLCGillig, LLC — Accelerator Return Springs may Fail Prematurely
If the springs break, the pedal may not return to idle once the driver lifts their foot off the pedal. This unintended acceleration increases the risk of a crash.
- 2014-04-17CPSCOntel Products Corp., of Fairfield, N.J.Ontel Recalls Isometric Exercise Devices Due to Projectile Hazard
The handle grips on each end can break during use and cause parts to be forcefully ejected from the shaft, posing a risk of injury from impact to the user or bystander.
- 2014-04-17CPSCPier 1 Imports®, of Fort Worth, TexasPier 1 Imports Recalls Hanging Glass Star Lanterns Due to Fire Hazard
The solder welds on the lantern can melt due to heat from a tea light. This can cause the candle holder to break and expose the flame, posing a fire hazard.
- 2014-04-17CPSCRocky Brands Inc., of Nelsonville, OhioRocky Brands Recalls Georgia Boot Steel-Toed Shoes Due to Compression Hazard
When compressed, the steel toe cap in the shoes can fail to protect the wearer's feet.
- 2014-04-16CPSCThe GunBox LLC, of Lehi, UtahGunBox Recalls Gun Storage Boxes Due to Lock Failure (Recall Alert)
The GunBox storage box locking mechanism can open if dropped, allowing access to the gun stored inside.
- 2014-04-15NHTSA-EquipmentCarrier CorporationCarrier Corporation — Wiring Harness Abrasion may cause a Fire
If the bottom panel bolt abrades one of the two battery wires in the harness, a short may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
- 2014-04-10NHTSA-EquipmentVilla InternationalVilla International — Seat Belt Fray/FMVSS 209
The weakened seat belt may fail to properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- 2014-04-10CPSCWhalen Furniture Manufacturing, of San Diego, Calif.Whalen Recalls Stainless Steel Tool Chests Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco (Recall Alert)
The inside of the right door has a metal stopper or flange with a sharp edge running the length of the door, which poses a laceration hazard.
- 2014-04-10CPSCBedHead Pajamas Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.BedHead Pajamas Recalls Children's Pajamas Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
The pajamas fail to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.
- 2014-04-09CPSCJ.P. Boden Services, of Pittston, Pa.J.P. Boden Recalls Boys' Pajamas Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard (Recall Alert)
The pajamas fail to meet the federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injury to children.
- 2014-04-08NHTSA-EquipmentLiquidMetal Motorsports, Inc.LiquidMetal Motorsports, Inc. — Aftermarket Wheels may Crack
A rapid loss of tire pressure may cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2014-04-04CPSCHussong Manufacturing Co. Inc., d/b/a Kozy Heat Fireplaces, of Lakefield, Minn.Hussong Manufacturing and American Flame Recall Three Gas Fireplaces, Fireplace Inserts Due to Explosion Hazard
The main control module can allow gas to be released and buildup in the burner area, posing an explosion hazard.
- 2014-04-03NHTSA-EquipmentEvenflo Company, Inc.Evenflo Company, Inc. — Buckle may be difficult to Unlatch
It may be difficult to remove the child from the restraint, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an emergency in which a prompt exit from the vehicle is required.
- 2014-04-03CPSCK2 Sports, of Seattle, Wash.Snowboard Bindings Recalled by K2 Sports Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
The bindings can release unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to snowboarders.
- 2014-04-02NHTSA-EquipmentVilla InternationalVilla International — Seat Belt Fray/FMVSS 209
The weakened seat belt may fail to properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- 2014-04-01NHTSA-EquipmentOhlins Racing ABOhlins Racing AB — Steering Damper Bracket may Fail, Locking Steering
If there is a crack in the steering bracket, at low speeds it may cause the steering to lock, leading to personal injury or a crash.
- 2014-04-01NHTSA-EquipmentBaby Trend, Inc.Baby Trend, Inc. — Buckle may be difficult to unlatch
It may be difficult to remove the child from the restraint, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an emergency in which a prompt exit from the vehicle is required.
- 2014-04-01CPSCDyson Inc., of ChicagoDyson Recalls Bladeless Portable Electric Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
The heaters can develop an electrical short and overheat, posing a fire hazard to the consumer.
- 2014-03-31NHTSA-EquipmentSpeedway Motors, Inc.Speedway Motors, Inc. — Brake Light Switch Failure
A crack or separation would result in a leak of brake fluid and a loss of hydraulic brake pressure, lengthening the vehicle's stopping distance and increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2014-03-27NHTSA-EquipmentRicon CorporationRicon Corporation — Wheelchair Lift Armored Cable Short Circuit
If the cable does not clear the wheel chair lift it may contact the power lug and if it does not have a nonconductive cover, or it has an improperly installed non-conductive cover, then a short circuit may occur that could result in a fire.
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