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.
- 2012-08-21CPSCMicro-Mobility Ltd., Kusnacht, SwitzerlandKickboard USA Recalls Children's Scooter Due to Laceration Hazard
The one-piece plastic platform that covers the front wheel base can break, posing a laceration hazard to children.
- 2012-08-21CPSCLG Electronics, Inc., of South KoreaLG Electronics and Sears Recall Gas Dryers For Repair Due to Fire Hazard
The gas valve in the recalled dryers can fail to shut off properly, continuing to heat the dryer and its contents after the drying cycle is complete. High temperatures inside and on the exterior surface of the dryers can scorch the drum, as well as burn or damage the dryer contents, posing a risk of burn, fire and smoke inhalation.
- 2012-08-20NHTSA-EquipmentBESI, Inc.BESI, Inc. — Aftermarket Child Restraint Systems
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, possibly resulting in injury.
- 2012-08-16CPSCPBteen, a division of Williams-Sonoma Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.PBteen Recalls Bunk Beds Due to Risk of Injury
The front upper horizontal panel on the bunk beds can crack or break, posing a risk of injury to the consumer.
- 2012-08-16CPSCFuzhou Senhor Leisure Products Co., Ltd., of ChinaHeated Mats for Pets Recalled by World Class Due to Fire and Electrical Shock Hazards to Consumers; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com
The heated mats have poor wiring and construction, posing a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers.
- 2012-08-16CPSCBabylicious Products Inc., of Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaBabylicious Recalls Cloth Crib Fringe Due to Strangulation Hazard
The narrow fabric strip connecting individual fabric triangles presents a strangulation hazard to young children.
- 2012-08-16CPSCAir Comfort Products, a division of Emerson Electric Co., of St. Louis, Mo.Ceiling Fans Recalled by Emerson Air Comfort Products Due to Injury Hazard
The ceiling fan's hanger bracket can spread apart due to heat from the motor and/or out-of-balance operation, causing the fan to fall from the ceiling. This poses a risk of injury to bystanders.
- 2012-08-16CPSCGerber Legendary Blades, of Portland, Ore.Gerber Recalls Machetes Due to Laceration Hazard
A weakness in the area where the handle meets the blade can cause the handle or the blade to break during use, posing a laceration hazard.
- 2012-08-15CPSCBumbo International Trust, of South AfricaBaby Seats Recalled for Repair by Bumbo International Due to Fall Hazard
Babies can maneuver out of or fall from the Bumbo seat, posing a risk of serious injuries.
- 2012-08-14CPSCCanon U.S.A., Inc., of Lake Success, N.Y.Canon Recalls for Repair EOS Rebel T4i Digital Cameras Due to Risk of Allergic Reaction
A chemical used in the camera's rubber grips can result in a reaction that changes the grips from black to white and poses a risk of skin irritation to the consumer.
- 2012-08-14CPSCToysmith of Sumner, Wash.Toysmith Recalls Animal Snap Bracelets Due to Laceration Hazard
The metal snap band can wear through the fabric covering resulting in exposing sharp edges and posing a laceration hazard.
- 2012-08-10NHTSA-EquipmentValeoValeo — Engine Cooling Fan Assemblies/Service Parts
This condition could cause the fan motor to become inoperative, or cause the motor circuit board in the assembly to overheat, potentially leading to a fire in the engine compartment.
- 2012-08-09NHTSA-EquipmentMercedes-Benz USA, LLCMercedes-Benz USA, LLC — Accessory All-Season Floor Mat/Pedal Entrapment
This interference could prevent the gas pedal from retracting and the vehicle may not decelerate as expected when the driver lifts their foot from the gas pedal, which could increase the risk of a crash. Should the pedal become trapped, steady application of the brakes will allow the vehicle to be brought to a stop.
- 2012-08-09CPSCGE Appliances, of Louisville, Ky.GE Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard
An electrical failure in the dishwasher's heating element can pose a fire hazard.
- 2012-08-07CPSCMy Clothes Inc., of Montgomery, Ala.Children's Pajamas Recalled by My Clothes Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
The pajamas fail to meet the federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injury to children.
- 2012-08-02CPSCMidas Lin Company Ltd., of ChinaPatio Bistro Sets Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fall Hazard; Made by Midas Lin Co.
When the chair support bar is not fully engaged, the chair poses a fall hazard to a consumer who sits in the partially engaged chair.
- 2012-08-02CPSCLG Electronics (Tianjin) Appliance Co., Ltd., of Tianjin, ChinaSears Recalls Kenmore® Dehumidifiers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke, melt and catch on fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
- 2012-08-01CPSCMidwest Folding Products, of Chicago, Ill.Stage and Riser Caddies Recalled by Midwest Folding Products Due to Risk of Injury or Death Child died when stage stored on caddy fell on her
The caddy's latches do not automatically close to secure the stages and risers when stored. Unsecured stages and risers can fall off the caddies and onto consumers.
- 2012-07-31CPSCGreen Toys Inc., of Mill Valley, Calif.Green Toys Recalls Mini Vehicles Due To Choking Hazard
The wheels and hubcaps on the toy cars can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2012-07-31CPSCVAUDE Sport GmbH & Company KG, of GermanyLiberty Mountain Recalls VAUDE Kenta Child Carriers Due to Fall Hazard
The side strap's seam can unravel and cause the strap to separate, posing a fall hazard to the child in the carrier.
- 2012-07-26CPSCHeathCo LLC, of Bowling Green, Ky.Motion Sensing Security Lights Recalled by HeathCo due to Electrical Shock Hazard Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
Internal wiring can be damaged during installation, bulb replacement or adjustment, posing an electric shock hazard.
- 2012-07-24CPSCKolcraft Enterprises Inc., of Chicago, Ill.Kolcraft Recalls Contours Tandem Strollers Due to Fall and Choking Hazards
The front wheel assembly can break, posing a fall hazard to the child in the stroller. In addition, for strollers manufactured in January and February 2012, the nuts that hold the stroller's basket support screws in place can detach. Detached nuts can pose a choking hazard to young children.
- 2012-07-24CPSCPeg Perego USA Inc., of Fort Wayne, Ind.Peg Perego Recalls Strollers Due to Risk of Entrapment and Strangulation; One Child Death Reported
Entrapment and strangulation can occur, especially to infants younger than 12 months of age, when a child is not harnessed. An infant can pass through the opening between the stroller tray and seat bottom, but his/her head and neck can become entrapped by the tray. Infants who become entrapped at the neck are at risk of strangulation.
- 2012-07-19NHTSA-EquipmentIdle Free Systems, Inc.Idle Free Systems, Inc. — Electric APU
The battery separator contained in the APU could experience an internal circuit board capacitor failure, which could result in a fire.
- 2012-07-19CPSCClub Car LLC, of Augusta, Ga.Club Car Recalls Golf and Transport Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
The fuel hose can separate from the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
- 2012-07-19CPSCLush Life, of LaJolla, Calif.Burlington Coat Factory Recalls Power Strips Due to Fire Hazard
The power strips have undersized wiring which poses a risk of shock to consumers. In addition, the wiring and plastic strip fail to meet fire resistance safety standards, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2012-07-19CPSCDowneast Concepts Inc., dba Backyard and Beyond, of Yarmouth, MaineChildren's Beach Chairs Recalled by Downeast Concepts Due to Laceration Hazard
The recalled children's beach chairs have exposed, sharp metal rivets, posing a laceration hazard.
- 2012-07-18CPSCOndal Medical Systems of America Inc., of Sandston, VATRUMPF Medical Systems Recalls Television Mounting System Due to Falling Hazard
The arm joints on the television mounting system do not have a washer at the top joint which can result in excessive wear of the stop pins on the arm. This can allow the arm system and items connected to the arm to fall and injure the user or bystanders.
- 2012-07-18CPSCPoh Huat Furniture Ind., of MalaysiaSamuel Lawrence Furniture Expands Recall of Sleigh Beds Due to Fall Hazard
The hardware holding the headboard and footboard can loosen or detach, posing a fall hazard.
- 2012-07-18CPSCPanline USA Inc., Northvale, N.J.Trampolines Recalled by Panline USA Due to Fall Hazard
The handlebar can break, causing a fall hazard.
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