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.
- 2013-09-17CPSCThe Children's Place, of Secaucus, N.J.The Children's Place Recalls Footed Pajamas Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
The footed pajamas fail to meet the federal flammability standard for children's sleepwear, posing a burn hazard to children. The garments are being recalled because they do not meet the tight-fitting sizing requirements.
- 2013-09-12CPSCDongguan Young Long Electric Co. Ltd.Ceiling-Mounted Light Fixtures Recalled by Dolan Designs Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
The fixture's socket wire insulation can degrade and lead to charged wires becoming exposed, causing electricity to pass to the metal canopy of the fixture. This poses a fire and electric shock hazard to consumers.
- 2013-09-12CPSCGree Electric Appliances, of ChinaGree Recalls 12 Brands of Dehumidifiers Due to Serious Fire and Burn Hazards; More Than $2 Million in Property Damage Reported
The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke and catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
- 2013-09-11CPSCHachette Book Group, Inc., New York, N.Y.Hachette Book Group Recalls Children's Books Due To Choking and Laceration Hazards
A metal rod holding small beads on the cover of books can detach and release small parts that present a choking hazard. A detached metal bar can expose a sharp edge posing a laceration hazard.
- 2013-09-11CPSCL.L.Bean Inc., of Freeport, MaineL.L.Bean Recalls Boat Carts for Canoes and Kayaks; Plastic Wheel Rims Can Burst and Injure Users
The cart's plastic wheel rims can burst when the rubber tires are over-inflated, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
- 2013-09-11CPSCCambridge Metals & Plastics, a Division of Water Works Manufacturing Inc., of Cambridge, Minn.Cambridge Metal & Plastics Recalls Motorcycle Training Wheels Due to a Crash Hazard
Bolts and nuts securing the wheel can loosen and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard.
- 2013-09-11CPSCVisonic Ltd., of Tel Aviv, IsraelVisonic Recalls Amber Personal Emergency Response System Kits Due to Remote Pendant Battery Signal Failure
A single Amber Base station set to Common Area Mode will not detect a low battery or dead battery warning signal from the remote pendant that notifies the end user or system administrator to replace the pendant battery.
- 2013-09-10NHTSA-EquipmentSure Power, Inc.Sure Power, Inc. — Battery Equalizers/DC-DC Converters-Possible Fire
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
- 2013-09-10CPSCBe Amazing! Toys, of Salt Lake CityBe Amazing! Toys Recalls Monster Science Growing Spiders Due to Serious Ingestion Hazard
The soft and colorful product can be mistaken by a child for candy. When the marble-sized toy is ingested, it can expand inside a child's body and cause intestinal obstructions, resulting in severe discomfort, vomiting, dehydration and could be life threatening. The toys do not show up on an x-ray and need surgery to be removed from the body.
- 2013-09-10CPSCEco-Novelty Corp., of Troy, Mich.Eco-Novelty Recalls Jumbo Size and Jumbo Multipurpose Cosmo Beads Toys Due to Serious Ingestion Hazard
The hard and colorful toy can be easily mistaken for candy by a child. When the bead is ingested, it expands and can cause intestinal obstructions inside a child's body, resulting in severe discomfort, vomiting, dehydration and could be life threatening. The toys need surgery to be removed from the body. Similar toys have not shown up on x-rays.
- 2013-09-09NHTSA-EquipmentMaxzone Auto Parts CorporationMaxzone Auto Parts Corporation — Moisture in Replacement Headlamps/FMVSS 108
The headlamps may not illuminate the roadway as brightly as intended, resulting in reduced visibility for the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2013-09-06CPSCWinGun Technology Co. Ltd., of TaiwanCrosman Recalls Air Pistols Due to Explosion Hazard
The air pistols can explode at high temperatures, propelling the pistol's broken plastic pieces into the air, and posing a risk of serious eye and other injuries to users.
- 2013-09-03CPSCJ. Hunt & Company of Bono, Ark.Target Recalls Threshold Floor Lamps Due to Fire and Shock Hazard
The lamp can short when a standard one-way bulb is fully tightened in the lamp's three-way socket, posing a fire and shock hazard to consumers.
- 2013-08-29CPSCL.L.Bean Inc., of Freeport, MaineL.L.Bean Recalls Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
The step stools can slide or tip over, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
- 2013-08-29CPSCBuild-A-Bear Workshop Inc., of St. Louis, Mo.Build-A-Bear Recalls Stuffed Animal Toy Due to Choking Hazard
The stuffed animal's eye can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2013-08-28CPSCVita-Mix Corporation of Cleveland, OhioVitamix Recalls 64-Ounce Low Profile Blender Container Due to Laceration Hazard
The blade can break, creating a laceration hazard to consumers.
- 2013-08-28CPSCBaby Jogger® LLC, of Richmond, Va.Baby Jogger Recalls Car Seat Adaptors for Strollers Due to Fall Hazard
The car seat adaptor support bars can fail, posing a fall hazard to children.
- 2013-08-27NHTSA-EquipmentTrans-Air Manufacturing Corp.Trans-Air Manufacturing Corp. — Compressor Mount Kit may cause Short Circuit
The charging system may fail which could lead to the vehicle stalling while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the spring clamp could pierce both the positive and negative wires of the alternator harness creating a short circuit which could result in a fire.
- 2013-08-27NHTSA-EquipmentPolaris Industries Inc.Polaris Industries Inc. — Passenger Backrest Attachment Can Fail
If the passenger backrest fails while the motorcycle is in motion, it may increase the risk of a crash.
- 2013-08-21NHTSA-EquipmentA&M Systems, Inc.A&M Systems, Inc. — Electric Door Actuator May Lead to Fire
High resistance may cause the board to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
- 2013-08-21CPSCJiaxing Huayan Fashion Co. Ltd, of Jiaxing Zhejiang, ChinaHALO SleepSacks Wearable Blankets Recalled Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Babies R Us
Petals from the floral embellishment on the blankets can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants.
- 2013-08-20NHTSA-EquipmentCycle Gear, Inc.Cycle Gear, Inc. — Impact Requirements/FMVSS 218
In the event of a crash, the wearer may not be adequately protected, increasing the risk of injury.
- 2013-08-20CPSCKlever Kids, of Washington, D.C.Children’s Pajamas Recalled by Klever Kids 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.
- 2013-08-20CPSCPT Maspion, of IndonesiaWilton Industries Recalls Chefmate Tea Kettles Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
Steam can travel up the handle, or water can spill from the spout, posing a burn hazard to the consumer. In addition, the leaking steam can cause the kettle to fail to whistle. If water completely evaporates from the kettle, the aluminum bottom can melt onto the stove and pose a burn hazard.
- 2013-08-20CPSCApple Park LLC, of San FranciscoApple Park Recalls Children’s Loungewear Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
The loungewear garments fail to meet children's sleepwear federal flammability standards which require sleepwear, including loungewear, to be either snug-fitting or flame resistant, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.
- 2013-08-16NHTSA-EquipmentTegol, Inc.Tegol, Inc. — Helmets/FMVSS 218
In wearing a noncompliant helmet, the user may not be adequately protected in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- 2013-08-16NHTSA-Equipmentredundant Continental Aftermarket GmbHredundant Continental Aftermarket GmbH — Brake Fluid is Blue/FMVSS 116
Noncompliant brake fluid color may lead to mixing of an incompatible fluid in the braking system. If an incompatible fluid is put into a motor vehicle brake system, it could lead to brake damage or brake failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2013-08-15CPSCJP Boden Services Inc., of Pittston, Pa.JP Boden Recalls Children's Sandals Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
The cork sole can detach from the sandal and cause a child to trip and fall.
- 2013-08-15CPSCApplica Consumer Products Inc. of Miramar, Fla.Applica Consumer Products Reannounces Black & Decker Spacemaker Coffeemaker Recall Due to Injury Hazard; Units Sold After Recall
The coffee pot handle can break, causing cuts and burns to the consumer.
- 2013-08-15CPSCIKEA North America Services LLC, of Conshohocken, Pa.IKEA Recalls Junior Beds Due to Laceration Hazard
The metal rod connecting the guard rail to the bed frame can break in use, posing a laceration hazard.
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