Consumer product recalls
12807 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.
- 2013-05-24NHTSA-EquipmentBMW of North America, LLCBMW of North America, LLC — Luggage Rack May Detach from Scooter
If the attachment bolts loosen, the luggage rack could separate from the scooter and become a road hazard for drivers of other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2013-05-23NHTSA-EquipmentYakima Products, Inc.Yakima Products, Inc. — Roof Rack May Separate From Vehicle
The rack may separate from the vehicle while driving, causing a hazard to other vehicles on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2013-05-23CPSCNourison Industries Inc., of Saddle Brook, N.J.Nourison Recalls Rugs Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
The rugs fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2013-05-22CPSCInsolroll Window Shading Systems, of Louisville, Colo.Insolroll Recalls Roller Shades with Solar and Rechargeable Motors Due to Fire Hazard
The motor of these roller shades has a built-in lithium battery that can overheat while being charged, posing a fire risk.
- 2013-05-21CPSCKubota Manufacturing of America Corp., of Gainesville, Ga.Kubota Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
The fuel tank's pressure relief valve can malfunction, causing the tank to expand and rub against the transmission drive belt and drive cooling fan. This can wear a hole in the fuel tank and cause a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard.
- 2013-05-21CPSCLea Industries, High Point, N.C.Lea Industries Recalls Children’s Beds Due to Fall Hazard
The bed's side mattress support rails can break, posing a fall hazard.
- 2013-05-16CPSCL. Powell Acquisition Corp., of Culver City, Calif.Powell Company Recalls Anywhere Lounger Bean Bag Chairs Due to Suffocation and Strangulation Hazards
Bean bag chairs without a permanent zipper closure allow young children to unzip, ingest or inhale the small beads inside of the bean bag chair, posing a suffocation and strangulation hazard.
- 2013-05-16CPSCOkay Enterprise Co., Ltd., of Kunshan City, TaiwanAvon Recalls Microwave Popcorn Maker Due to Burn and Fire Hazards; New Instructions Provided
When cooked too long, the popcorn can overheat in this popcorn maker and ignite, posing a fire or burn hazard to consumers.
- 2013-05-16CPSCZulily, Inc., of Seattle, Wash.Deezo Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Zulily Due to Strangulation Hazard
The sweatshirts and jackets have drawstrings through the hood which pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
- 2013-05-15CPSCDongguang Hong-Hwa Electric Co. Ltd.Optimus Recalls Portable Electric Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
The heater design can fail to prevent ignition of nearby combustible materials that come in contact with the unit, posing a fire hazard to the consumer.
- 2013-05-14NHTSA-EquipmentKBC America, Inc.KBC America, Inc. — Harley-Davidson Hybrid C/C Half Helmet/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.
- 2013-05-10CPSCFoshan Guanmei Electrical Co., LTD., of Foshan, ChinaMeijer Recalls Touch Point Baseboard Convection Heaters Due to a Fire Hazard
The heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2013-05-09NHTSA-EquipmentDorman Products, Inc.Dorman Products, 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.
- 2013-05-09CPSCThe Toro Co., of Bloomington, Minn.Toro Recalls Zero Turn Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard
The idler pulley can rub against the mower's fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
- 2013-05-09CPSCFamily Dollar Services Inc., of Matthews, N.C.Family Dollar Stores Recalls Optimus Tower Quartz Heaters Due to Overheating and Fire Hazards
The heaters can overheat posing a fire hazard.
- 2013-05-08CPSCAprebic Industry Co. Ltd., of TaiwanSurly Bikes Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard
The bicycle fork can bend above the disc brake mount, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
- 2013-05-02NHTSA-EquipmentKONI North AmericaKONI North America — Incorrectly Welded Shock Absorbers
A bent shock absorber may compromise vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2013-05-02CPSCHillerich & Bradsby Co. of Louisville, Ky.Louisville Slugger OneX Fastpitch Softball Bats Recalled by Hillerich & Bradsby Due to Injury Hazard from Breakage
The bat's barrel can separate from the handle during use and strike people nearby.
- 2013-05-02CPSCLEM Products Distribution, LLC of West Chester, OhioLEM Products Distribution Recalls 5-Tray Food Dehydrators Due to Fire Hazard
The fan can fail causing the unit to overheat and pose a fire hazard.
- 2013-04-30NHTSA-EquipmentPrevost Car (US) Inc.Prevost Car (US) Inc. — Leaking Brake Pressure may Lead to Wheel End Fire
Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
- 2013-04-29CPSCMTD Products Inc, of Cleveland, OhioMTD Products Recalls Cub Cadet Commercial Lawn Mowers Due to Risk of Fire (Recall Alert)
Fuel can leak from the vent valve grommet on top of the fuel tank during operation, posing a risk of fire.
- 2013-04-25NHTSA-EquipmentCequent Performance Products, Inc.Cequent Performance Products, Inc. — Bike Rack Cradle Straps May Tear
Torn cradles could allow a bike to disengage from the carrier. If a bike disengages from the carrier it may fall onto the roadway, creating a hazard for other vehicles and increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2013-04-25CPSC3T Design Ltd., of Hong Kong3T Design Recalls Cervélo Bicycles with Aura Pro Handlebars Due to Risk of Injury
The bicycle's handlebar clamps can detach during riding causing the rider to lose control, posing a risk of injury.
- 2013-04-25CPSCRadiant Exports, Noida, IndiaThe Land of Nod Recallsa Plush Dollies Due to Choking Hazard
The hands on the plush dolls can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2013-04-25CPSCYQF Lighting Manufacturer Co, LTD, of ChinaCurrey & Company Recalls Chandeliers Due to Electric Shock Hazard
Defective wiring can conduct electricity to the chandeliers' metal parts, posing an electric shock hazard to consumers.
- 2013-04-24CPSCWilton Industries, Inc., of Woodridge, Ill.Target Recalls Giada De Laurentiis Lasagna Pan Due to Laceration Hazard
The pan can break causing sharp edges and posing a laceration hazard.
- 2013-04-24CPSCChildren's Apparel Network, of New York, N.Y.Children’s Apparel Network Recalls Girl’s Clothing Sets; Waist Belt Poses Risk of Entrapment
The vest sold with these sets has a faux half-belt sewn into the side seams with a hook and eye closure at the waist that could become snagged or caught in small spaces or vehicle doors and it poses an entanglement hazard.
- 2013-04-24CPSCWinkuan Metals Technology Co. Ltd., of ChinaReed and Barton Recalls Gingham Bunny Forks and Spoons for Babies Due to Choking and Ingestion Hazards
The pink coloring on the bunny's ears can come off, posing choking and ingestion hazards to babies.
- 2013-04-23NHTSA-EquipmentC. E. White CompanyC. E. White Company — Flip Seat/Possible Toe or foot pinch
When a Flip Seat is installed in front of another passenger seat, it is possible for the occupant of the rearward passenger seat to insert their toes and/or foot into the lower frame area of the Flip Seat. When a vehicle passenger occupies the Flip Seat, pushing the seat bottom downward to the horizontal position to sit in the seat, the occupant of the rearward seat could suffer a pinch point injury to their toes and/or foot.
- 2013-04-23CPSCModern Home, of Guangdong, ChinaWest Elm Recalls Floor Lamps Due to Injury and Shock Hazards
A failure of the lamp's joint locking mechanisms can cause the lamp to collapse and the electrical cord to spark, posing injury and shock hazards to consumers.
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