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.
- 2013-06-21NHTSA-EquipmentSutrak USASutrak USA — HVAC System Fuse Holder may cause Voltage Spikes
Damage to electrical components may result in a fire.
- 2013-06-20CPSCPaddywax LLC, of Franklin, Tenn.Paddywax Recalls Fragrance Diffusers Due to Violation of the FHSA Labeling Requirements
The label on the diffusers violates the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA) by omitting the presence of petroleum distillates. Petroleum distillates pose an aspiration hazard if swallowed.
- 2013-06-20CPSCThe L.D. Kichler Co., of Cleveland, OhioKichler Lighting Recalls Chandeliers Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores
The chandelier's fixture loop that connects the hanging chain to the lamp can fail during use causing the chandelier to fall from the ceiling and injure bystanders.
- 2013-06-19NHTSA-EquipmentOhlins Racing ABOhlins Racing AB — Steering Damper Bracket may Fail, Locking Steering
If there is a crack in the steering bracket, as low speeds it may cause the steering to lock, leading to personal injury or a crash.
- 2013-06-19CPSCPolaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.Polaris Recalls Ranger Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)
The firewall behind the driver and passenger seats can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
- 2013-06-19CPSCBTI Corp., of Las VegasBest Buy Recalls ATG Replacement Batteries for the MacBook Pro Due to Fire, Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)
The battery can catch fire while charging.
- 2013-06-19CPSCKolcraft Enterprises Inc., of Chicago, Ill.Strollers Recalled by Kolcraft Due to Projectile Hazard
The inner tube of the tire on the stroller can rupture causing the wheel rim to fracture and fly off as a projectile, posing a risk of bodily injury and property damage.
- 2013-06-19CPSCEaston Technical Products Inc., of Salt Lake City, UtahAxis Arrows Recalled by Easton Due to Injury Hazard
The arrows can break when fired and hit unintended targets, including the user and bystanders.
- 2013-06-18CPSCChelsea & Scott Ltd., of Lake Bluff, Ill.Chelsea & Scott Recalls Idea Baby Bath Seats Due to Drowning Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Onestepahead.com
The bath seats fail to meet federal safety standards, including the requirements for stability. Specifically, the bath seats can tip over, posing a risk of drowning to babies.
- 2013-06-18CPSCLiberty Procurement Co. Inc., of Union, N.J.Buy Buy Baby Recalls Idea Baby Bath Seats Due to Drowning Hazard
The bath seats fail to meet federal safety standards, including the requirements for stability. Specifically, the bath seats can tip over, posing a risk of drowning to babies.
- 2013-06-18CPSCBeBeLove, of Pico Rivera, Calif.BeBeLove Recalls Baby Bath Seats Due to Drowning Hazard
The bath seats fail to meet federal safety standards, including the requirements for stability. Specifically, the bath seats can tip over, posing a risk of drowning to babies.
- 2013-06-17CPSCTaymor Industries, of Hayward, Calif.Hammacher Schlemmer Recalls Teak Shower Stools Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
The wood seat of the shower stool can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
- 2013-06-17CPSCHeshan Camis Industrial Co. LTD, of Guangdong, ChinaSam’s Club Recalls Outdoor Seating Groups Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
The swivel bases on the chairs in the seating groups can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
- 2013-06-13CPSCStride Rite Children's Group LLC, of Lexington, Mass.Stride Rite Recalls Girl's Sandals Due to Choking Hazard
The metal flower on the shoe can detach, posing a choking hazard.
- 2013-06-13CPSCTexsport, of Houston, TX.Texsport Recalls Cedar Lake Heater/Cookers Due to Fire Hazard
The regulator on the heater/cooker malfunctions when a user switches from a cooking to heating option, or vice versa, the gas propane turns to liquid, which can flare easily and pose a fire hazard.
- 2013-06-12CPSCCWI, of TaiwanSalsa Cycles Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard
The bicycle fork can bend above the disc brake mount, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
- 2013-06-11NHTSA-EquipmentCombi USA, Inc.Combi USA, Inc. — Child Restraint Webbing/FMVSS 213
In the event of a crash, a child may not be remain adequately secured, increasing the risk of injury.
- 2013-06-07NHTSA-EquipmentKuryakyn Holdings, LLCKuryakyn Holdings, LLC — Backrest May Separate from Motorcycle
If the backrest separates while the motorcycle is in motion it could cause the rider to lose control and possibly fall off, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, the separated backrest may be a road hazard.
- 2013-06-07NHTSA-EquipmentMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. — Replacement Battery may cause Stall
Internal contamination of the battery may cause reduced voltage resulting in a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2013-06-07CPSCAdobe, of San Jose, Calif.Adobe Recalls High-Powered Magnets Distributed with Promotional Materials Package (Recall Alert)
When two or more magnets are swallowed, they can link together inside a child's intestines and clamp onto body tissues, causing intestinal obstructions, perforations, sepsis and death. Internal injury from magnets can pose serious lifelong health effects.
- 2013-06-06CPSCCountry Life LLC, of Hauppauge, New YorkCountry Life Recalls Target-Mins Iron Supplement Bottles Due to Lack of Child-Resistant Packaging
The packaging is not child-resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The supplement tablets inside the bottle contain iron, which can cause serious injury or death to young children if multiple tablets are ingested at once.
- 2013-06-06CPSCPhilips Lighting Company, of Bath, N.Y.Philips Recalls Metal Halide Lamps Due to Fire, Laceration Hazards
The internal wiring can arc causing the lamp to catch fire or the glass to shatter. This poses fire and laceration hazards.
- 2013-06-06CPSCIKEA North America Services LLC, of Conshohocken, Pa.IKEA Recalls LYDA Jumbo Coffee/Tea Cups Due to Burn Hazard
The cups can break when hot liquid is poured into them, posing a burn hazard.
- 2013-06-06CPSCGerber Legendary Blades, of Portland, Ore.Gerber Recalls Machetes with Stitched Sheaths Due to Laceration Hazard
The Parang machete can cut through the stitching of the sheaths when the blade is taken from or replaced in the sheath, posing a laceration hazard.
- 2013-06-05NHTSA-EquipmentStoneridge Inc.Stoneridge Inc. — Ignition Switch may cause Unintended Engine Start
Unintended engine startup could cause injury to a person working in the engine compartment. Additionally, vehicles with standard transmissions may experience unexpected movement, which may result in personal injury or a crash.
- 2013-06-05CPSCIdeations DiveAlert, of Seattle, Wash.DiveAlert Emergency Signaling Devices Recalled by Ideations Due to Drowning Hazard
The signaling device can malfunction when used and restrict the diver's air flow, posing a drowning hazard.
- 2013-05-30CPSCFred Meyer, Inc., of Portland, Ore.Fred Meyer Recalls "Chicken Dance" Easter Chicks Due to Hearing Damage Hazard
The toy's music can reach decibel levels that exceed ASTM F963 standard, posing a hearing damage hazard.
- 2013-05-30CPSCShaanxi Cathay Import and Export Corporation, of ChinaTeavana Recalls Glass Tea Tumblers Due To Laceration and Burn Hazards
The glass tea tumblers can break or shatter unexpectedly, posing laceration and burn hazards.
- 2013-05-29NHTSA-EquipmentMotovan CorporationMotovan Corporation — Insufficient Helmet Thickness/FMVSS 218
By wearing a noncompliant helmet, the user may not be adequately protected in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- 2013-05-29NHTSA-EquipmentBrake Parts Inc.Brake Parts Inc. — Brake Master Cylinder Fluid Indicator Switch
If the brake system develops an external leak, it may result in a loss of brake fluid below the detection level of the fluid indicator switch. Without a warning, the driver may be unaware that the brake fluid level is low. A low brake fluid level may reduce the available braking force which could lengthen the required stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash.
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