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.
- 2013-02-25NHTSA-EquipmentQuadratec, Inc.Quadratec, Inc. — Floor Liner Tearing may Lead to Pedal Entrapment
If the liner shifts forward it may impede the operation of the accelerator and possibly lead to unintended acceleration, which may increase the risk of a crash.
- 2013-02-21CPSCChangzhou Globe Tools Co. Ltd., of ChinaElectric Blower Vacuums Recalled by OWT Industries Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart
Objects that are drawn into the unit during vacuum mode can break through the plastic housing, posing a laceration hazard.
- 2013-02-21CPSCChangzhou Globe Tools Co. Ltd., of ChinaHomelite Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
Objects that are drawn into the unit during vacuum mode can break through the plastic housing, posing a laceration hazard.
- 2013-02-15NHTSA-EquipmentYakima Products, Inc.Yakima Products, Inc. — Bike Rack may Detach from Vehicle
If the mounting bolts break, the bike rack may fall from the vehicle, possibly becoming a road hazard to other vehicles or causing injury to pedestrians.
- 2013-02-14CPSCDeere & Company of Moline, Ill.John Deere Recalls Gator Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
The oil filter can leak, posing a fire hazard. Pinholes or cracks have been identified in oil filters installed by the engine supplier which were not manufactured to specification.
- 2013-02-14CPSCCramer LLC, of Kansas City, Mo.Cramer Recalls Folding Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard
The folding step stool can crack or break and collapse, posing a fall hazard to the user.
- 2013-02-13CPSCPurr-Fection by MJC, Inc., of Tualatin, Ore.Purr-Fection Stuffed Animals with Flashlights Recalled by MJC Due to Laceration Hazard, Sold Exclusively at Cabela's
LED flashlight wires can protrude through the stuffed toy, posing a laceration hazard.
- 2013-02-12NHTSA-EquipmentZhejiang Jixiang Motorcycle Fittings Co.Zhejiang Jixiang Motorcycle Fittings Co. — Motorcycle 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.
- 2013-02-12NHTSA-EquipmentRecaro Child Safety, LLCRecaro Child Safety, LLC — FMVSS 213/Head Excursion
In the event of a crash, the child restraint could fail to protect the child from contacting interior surfaces of the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
- 2013-02-12CPSCThe Bohning Company Ltd., of Lake City, Mich.Bohning Recalls Hunting Crossbows Due to Injury Hazard; Can Fire Unexpectedly
The crossbow can fire unexpectedly when the auto-safety mechanism appears to be on and the trigger is pulled, posing an injury hazard to the user and bystanders. In addition, the crossbow limbs can crack or break under normal use.
- 2013-02-12CPSCSamsonite LLC, of Mansfield, Mass.Samsonite Recalls Dual-Wattage Travel Converter Kits Due to Fire, Burn Hazards
The converter can overheat if a load in excess of 50 watts is applied to the converter while in the 50-watt setting. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
- 2013-02-08NHTSA-EquipmentFulmer Helmets, Inc.Fulmer Helmets, Inc. — Helmets Failed Impact Test/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.
- 2013-02-07CPSCBombardier Recreational Products Inc., of Valcourt, CanadaBRP Recalls Ski-Doo Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard
The fuel pump inlet fitting can come into contact with the oil tank and break, leading to a fuel to leak, which poses a fire hazard.
- 2013-02-07CPSCMutsy BV., of Goirle, NetherlandsMutsy USA Recalls EVO Strollers Due to Strangulation Hazard
The opening between the grab bar and seat bottom of the stroller can allow an infant's body to pass through and become entrapped at the neck, posing a strangulation hazard to young children when a child is not harnessed.
- 2013-02-07CPSCPrizer Painter Stove Works Inc., of Reading, Pa.BlueStar Wall Ovens Recalled by Prizer Painter Stove Works Due to Fire Hazard
Some of the wall ovens have been improperly installed and/or have damaged flexible gas appliance connectors, posing a fire hazard.
- 2013-02-06CPSCProgressive International Corporation, of Kent, Wash.Progressive International Recalls Canning Jar Lifters Due to Laceration Hazard
The jar lifter handle can detach over time due to a missing stainless steel core in the hinge. This can cause the tongs to fail to grip and allow a jar being lifted to fall, posing a laceration hazard to the user.
- 2013-02-06CPSCThorley Industries LLC, d/b/a 4moms, of Pittsburgh, Pa.Play Yard Sheets Recalled by 4moms Due to Entrapment Hazard
The sheets are too small for the play yards. A sheet that does not properly fit the play yard poses an entrapment hazard that could lead to suffocation.
- 2013-02-05NHTSA-EquipmentHodyon, Inc.Hodyon, Inc. — Electrical Overheating may Result in a Fire
If flammable materials are near the overheated wire, there is an increased risk of fire and personal injury.
- 2013-02-05CPSCUnited Perfumes Limited, of London, United KingdomLarge Scented Candles Recalled by Barneys New York Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
These candles can burn with a high flame, presenting a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
- 2013-02-05CPSCClub Car, LLC, of Augusta, Ga.Club Car Recalls Golf and Transport Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
The fuel hose could separate from the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
- 2013-01-31CPSCNovartis Consumer Health Inc., of Parsippany, NJTriaminic and Theraflu Products Recalled Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement; Risk of Poisoning
These child-resistant caps can fail to function properly and enable the cap to be removed by a child with the tamper-evident seal in place, posing a risk of unintentional ingestion and poisoning. These products contain acetaminophen and diphenhydramine which are required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act to be sealed with child-resistant packaging.
- 2013-01-31CPSCZhangzhou Sanchuan Steel Pipe Goods Co., Ltd., of ChinaWorld Imports Recalls Bunk Beds Due to Violation of Safety Standard
The openings between the metal rails of the end structures are greater than allowed in the standard and pose a risk of entrapment or asphyxiation hazard.
- 2013-01-31CPSCSCS Direct Inc., of Stratford, Conn.High Powered Magnet Balls Recalled by SCS Direct Due to Risk of Ingestion; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com
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.
- 2013-01-31CPSCKringle Toys and Gifts, of American Fork, UtahKringles Toys and Gifts Recalls High Powered Magnets Due to Ingestion Hazard; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com
If 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.
- 2013-01-31CPSCFoodState Inc., of Derry, N.H.FoodState Recalls Bottles of MegaFood One Daily Supplements 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.
- 2013-01-30CPSCSportspower Ltd., of Hong KongSportspower Expands Trampoline Recall Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart
The enclosure netting surrounding these trampolines can break, allowing children to fall through the netting and be injured.
- 2013-01-30CPSCBexco Enterprises Inc., dba Million Dollar Baby of Montebello, Calif.Million Dollar Baby Dressers Recalled by Bexco Due to Tip-Over Hazards; Two Toddler Deaths Reported
If a young child climbs up open dresser drawers, the dresser can tip over and pose the risk of entrapment.
- 2013-01-30CPSCGemme Juvenile Inc., of Princeville, Quebec, CanadaNatart Chelsea Dressers Recalled By Gemme Juvenile To Reduce Tip-Over Hazard; Death of Toddler Reported
If a young child climbs up open dresser drawers, the dresser can tip over and pose the risk of entrapment.
- 2013-01-29NHTSA-EquipmentFram Group Operatons, LLCFram Group Operatons, LLC — Oil Filter Leak
Oil on hot engine or exhaust surfaces can result in smoke and possibly a fire.
- 2013-01-29CPSCColumbia Sportswear Company, of Portland, Ore.Columbia Sportswear Recalls Seven Models of Heated Jackets Due To Burn Hazard
The heated inner wrist cuff can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
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