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.
- 2012-10-11CPSCElliptiGO Inc., of Solana Beach, Calif.ElliptiGO Recalls Elliptical Cycles Due to Fall Hazard
The drive arm on the ElliptiGO cycles can crack or break during use, posing a fall hazard to the user.
- 2012-10-11NHTSA-EquipmentDaytona Helmets InternationalDaytona Helmets International — 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.
- 2012-10-10CPSCAtomi, of New York, N.Y.Sharper Image USB Wall Chargers Recalled by Atomi Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The chargers can overheat and smoke, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
- 2012-10-09CPSCGraco Children's Products Inc., of Atlanta, GaGraco Recalls Classic Wood Highchairs Due to Fall Hazard
The high chair's seat can loosen or detach from the base, posing a fall hazard to the child.
- 2012-10-09NHTSA-EquipmentChem-Pak, Inc.Chem-Pak, Inc. — Fire Extinguisher may Rupture when Dropped
If dropped, the fire extinguishers may rupture causing a sudden release of the propellant and possibly causing personal injury.
- 2012-10-09NHTSA-EquipmentThermo King Corp.Thermo King Corp. — Fuel Delivery Valve Cracking
The fuel delivery valve may crack and leak diesel fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
- 2012-10-09NHTSA-EquipmentGE Industrial SolutionsGE Industrial Solutions — Three Wire Receptacles and Pedestals
If the user touches an affected plug, conditions may exist in which the user receives an electrical shock.
- 2012-10-04CPSCFranshaw, Inc., of New York, N.Y.Pink Angel Embroidered Girls' Denim Shorts Recalled by Buy Buy Baby Due to Choking Hazard
Decorative studs on the denim shorts' pockets can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
- 2012-10-03CPSCGE Appliances, of Louisville, Ky.GE Recalls Front Load Washers Due to Injury Hazard
The washer's basket can separate during use and break the washer's top panel, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
- 2012-10-03NHTSA-EquipmentRicon CorporationRicon Corporation — Transit Bus Egress Windows Set: Handle may Break
In the event the egress window fails during an actual emergency situation, passengers may be trapped in the vehicle placing them at risk of injury.
- 2012-10-02CPSCKubota Manufacturing of America Corporation, of Gainesville, Ga.Kubota Recalls Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Carbon monoxide can accumulate in the vehicle cab when the engine is idling and the vehicle is not moving, resulting in carbon monoxide poisoning.
- 2012-10-02CPSCHaier America Trading L.L.C., of New York, N.Y.Haier America Recalls 42-inch LED-TVs Due to Risk of Injury
The TV stand's neck support can break and cause the TV to tip over, posing a risk of injury to the consumer.
- 2012-10-02CPSCFitness Anywhere LLC, of San Francisco, Calif.Fitness Anywhere Recalls Early Model Suspension Trainer Devices Due to Fall Hazard
The strap length-adjustment buckles can break, posing a fall hazard.
- 2012-10-02NHTSA-EquipmentFederal-Mogul CorporationFederal-Mogul Corporation — Aftermarket Fuel Pump May Cause Fuel Leak
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a vehicle fire.
- 2012-10-02NHTSA-EquipmentYakima Products, Inc.Yakima Products, Inc. — Vehicle Rooftop Rack System
Without proper contact of the rooftop rack clip to the door frame, there is insufficient clamping pressure and friction. The system may slide off the vehicle when loaded with accessories, possibly becoming a road hazard to other vehicles or causing injury to pedestrians.
- 2012-09-27NHTSA-EquipmentEvenflo Company, Inc.Evenflo Company, Inc. — Packaged Without Registration Card/FMVSS 213
Without the instruction manual the seat may be used improperly. Should the owner not file a registration with the child seat manufacturer due to lack of information on how to do so, they may not be notified of a safety recall. Either condition puts the child at an increased risk of possible injury in the event of a crash.
- 2012-09-27CPSCYCH Industries Corp., of TaiwanCyclone Swing Seats Recalled by ADS Due to Fall Hazard
The plastic swing seats can break during use, posing a fall hazard to children.
- 2012-09-27CPSCAtomic Aquatics, of Huntington Beach, Calif.Atomic Aquatics Recalls Cobalt Dive Computer Due to Impact and Drowning Hazard
The unit can leak and cause the lens of the computer to blow off suddenly, which could result in impact injuries, and can cause a gas leak, posing a drowning hazard.
- 2012-09-27CPSCKo Lik Manufacturing Ltd., of Hong Kong, ChinaCaptain Cutlass Pirate Toy Guns Recalled by Dillon Importing Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The surface paints on the pirate toy pistols contain excessive levels of lead, a violation of the federal lead paint standard.
- 2012-09-27CPSCCabot Stains, a division of Valspar Corp., of Newburyport, Mass.Cabot Recalls Wood Cleaner and Wood Brightener With Spray Pump Due To Irritation and Burn Hazard
The spray pump used for both products can lose its seal, causing the product to leak. Chemicals in these products can cause burning or other serious injuries if the product comes into contact with skin or eyes or is ingested.
- 2012-09-26CPSCAnji Jiayi Garden Supplies Company, Xiaofeng Town, ChinaBig Lots Recalls Garden Swings Due to Fall Hazard
The wooden swing's seat can break while in use, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
- 2012-09-25CPSCKinesis, of ChinaSpecialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
The front fork can break, posing fall and injury hazards to riders.
- 2012-09-20CPSCThyssenKrupp Access Manufacturing LLC, of Roanoke, Ill.Residential Elevators Recalled for Repair by ThyssenKrupp Access Manufacturing Due to Fall Hazard
The elevator's door can unlock and open at a landing with no elevator car present, exposing the elevator shaft and posing a fall hazard to consumers.
- 2012-09-20CPSCHayneedle Inc., of Omaha, Neb.Hayneedle Recalls Wooden Arc Hammock Stands Due to Fall Hazard
The layers of wood in the stand can separate and fail, causing the stand to break and posing a fall hazard.
- 2012-09-19CPSCClub Car LLC, of Augusta, Ga.Club Car Recalls Golf Cars and Utility Vehicles Due to Fuel Leak and Fire Hazard
The fuel tank filler neck can crack and allow fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.
- 2012-09-18CPSCH&M Hennes & Mauritz, New York, N.Y.H&M Recalls Children's Water Bottle Due to Choking Hazard, Sold Exclusively at H&M Stores
The water bottle's spout can break off, posing a choking hazard to children.
- 2012-09-13CPSCTrue Innovations LLC, of Hong Kong, ChinaTrue Innovations Recalls Prestigio Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Office Depot
The seat plate can break, posing fall and injury hazards to consumers.
- 2012-09-12CPSCBluestem Brands, Inc., of Eden Prairie, Minn., owner of Fingerhut and GettingtonBluestem Brands Recalls Range Rider Ride-on Toy Cars Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The battery can overheat, smoke, melt and catch on fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
- 2012-09-10NHTSA-EquipmentEV-Charge America LtdEV-Charge America Ltd — Electric Vehicle Charging Station Shock Hazard
A user could suffer an electrical shock should they contact the electrical lead. This risk may exist even when the charging station is turned off.
- 2012-09-06CPSCLegrand Wiremold, West Hartford, Conn.Legrand Wiremold Recalls Power Strips Due to Electric Shock Hazard
The electrical wires are reversed on the receptacles on the power strips, posing a risk of electrical shock.
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