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.
- 2014-04-22CPSCKingClean 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.
- 2014-03-27CPSCExcel Industries, Inc., Hesston, Kan.Excel Industries Recalls BigDog and Hustler Mowers due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)
The seat switch can fail to detect that the rider has left the seat, allowing the mower to continue to operate, posing a risk of injury.
- 2014-03-27CPSCLenovo Inc., of Morrisville, N.C.Lenovo Recalls Battery Packs for ThinkPad Notebook Computers Due to Fire Hazard
The battery packs can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
- 2014-03-26CPSCSATCO Products Inc., of Brentwood, NY.SATCO Products Recalls KolourOne LED Light Bulbs Due to Risk of Injury
The metal housing/lens assembly can separate from the bulb's base and fall. This poses a risk of injury from impact to bystanders.
- 2014-03-25NHTSA-EquipmentMuncie Power Products, Inc.Muncie Power Products, Inc. — PTO Pressure Switch Oil Leak may Result in Fire
The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
- 2014-03-25CPSCTak Ngai Electronic Toys Co., LTDWal-Mart Recalls Dolls Due to Burn Hazard
The circuit board in the chest of the doll can overheat, causing the surface of the doll to get hot, posing a burn hazard to the consumer.
- 2014-03-25CPSCAce Hardware Corp. of Oak Brook, Ill.Ace Hardware Recalls LED Clamp Light Due to Shock and Fire Hazard
The cord bushing inside the light base could fail, allowing the cord wiring to pull out of the base, exposing bare wire and presenting a shock and fire hazard.
- 2014-03-25CPSCOpen Energy Corporation, Inc. and Applied Solar, Inc., of Solana Beach, Calif., are no longer in business.Centex Homes Recalls Solar Panels Due to Fire Hazard
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- 2014-03-20CPSCBedz King, of Arlington, TexasBedz King Recalls Bunk Beds with Side Ladder Due To Entrapment Hazard (Recall Alert)
A protruding corner post on the bunk beds exceeds the 5mm allowed by industry standard, posing an entrapment hazard.
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