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.
- 2012-06-19CPSCZhongshan De Gao Lighting Co. Ltd.Bel Air Lighting Recalls Outdoor Wall Mount Lanterns Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards
An electrical short circuit can occur in the lanterns' internal wiring, posing a risk of fire, burn and electric shock to consumers.
- 2012-06-19CPSCThomas Lighting, of Elgin, Ill; part of Philips Consumer Luminaires CorporationCeiling Mounted Light Fixtures Recalled by Thomas Lighting Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
The fixture's socket wire insulation can degrade, leading to charged wires becoming exposed, causing electricity to pass to the metal canopy of the fixture. This poses a fire and electric shock hazard to consumers.
- 2012-06-15NHTSA-EquipmentVision Wheel, Inc.Vision Wheel, Inc. — AFTERMARKET WHEELS
THE INSUFFICIENT MACHINING AND USE OF THE SUPPLIED HUB CENTERING RING FOR THESE WHEELS MAY CAUSE THE WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY TO BECOME LOOSE OR POTENTIALLY FALL OFF DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- 2012-06-14CPSCKolcraft Enterprises Inc., of Chicago Ill.Strollers Recalled by Kolcraft Due to Fingertip Amputation and Laceration Hazards
A child or consumer's finger can become caught in the opening formed when locking and unlocking the hinge mechanism which is used to adjust the handlebars on the strollers. This presents an amputation and laceration hazard to children and the adults handling the stroller.
- 2012-06-13NHTSA-EquipmentDorman Products, Inc.Dorman Products, Inc. — AFTERMARKET CONTROL ARMS
FRACTURE OF THE BALL STUD ON THE CONTROL ARM CAN RESULT IN IMPAIRED STEERING AND HANDLING, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2012-06-11NHTSA-EquipmentBendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLCBendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC — BRAKE VALVE PLUNGER
THIS CONDITION COULD REDUCE BRAKING ABILITY AND/OR LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- 2012-06-07CPSCCalifornia Innovations Inc., of Toronto, CanadaCalifornia Innovations Expands Recall of Freezer Gel Packs Due to Ingestion Hazard
If the packs become damaged, they can leak gel that could contain diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol, which can cause illness if ingested in large amounts.
- 2012-06-07CPSCNautilus Inc. of Vancouver, Wash.Nautilus Recalls Bowflex Dumbbells Due to Injury Hazard
The weight selector dial on the units can fail, causing weight plates to fall when the dumbbell is lifted from its cradle, posing an injury hazard.
- 2012-06-06CPSCWest Marine Products Inc., Watsonville, Calif.West Marine Recalls Folding Deck Chairs Due to Collapse Hazard
The chair cannot support the stated weight capacity. This poses a collapse hazard to consumers.
- 2012-06-05CPSCEvenflo Inc., of Miamisburg, OhioEvenflo Recalls Convertible High Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
The activity tray on the high chair can unexpectedly detach and allow an unrestrained child to fall, posing a risk of injury to the child.
- 2012-06-01CPSCApplica Consumer Products Inc. of Miramar, Fla.Black & Decker Coffeemakers Recalled by Applica Consumer Products Due to Injury Hazard
The coffee pot handle can break, causing cuts and burns to the consumer.
- 2012-05-31CPSCSoyo International Corp, of Kobe, JapanEnglish Riding Supply Recalls Wire Mouth Bits for Horses Due to Risk of Injury
The steel braided wire in the mouthpiece that connects the bit on either side of the horse's cheeks can become frayed, rusted or worn, which can cause the bit to break. If this happens, the rider can lose control and fall from the horse.
- 2012-05-30CPSCCrary Industries Inc. of West Fargo, N.D.ECHO Bear Cat Recalls Hydraulic Log Splitters Due to Impact Hazard
The end cap of the log splitter's hydraulic cylinder can break away from the body of the log splitter, posing an impact hazard to the user or bystander.
- 2012-05-30CPSCToys "R" Us Inc. of Wayne, N.J.Toys R Us Recalls Imaginarium Activity Center Due to Choking Hazard
The small wooden knobs attaching the xylophone keys to the end can detach, causing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2012-05-24CPSCVantage Sales, Inc., of Lake Zurich, Ill.Kitchen Table and Chair Set Recalled by Stoneberry Due to Fall Hazard
The chairs can collapse during normal use, causing a fall hazard.
- 2012-05-24CPSCSelect Brands, of Lenexa, Kan.Select Brands Recalls Kitchen Selectives Blender Due to Laceration Hazard
While in operation, the plastic pitcher can separate from the blade assembly, leaving the blade assembly in the base and exposing the rotating blades. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
- 2012-05-23CPSCChicago Century Furniture Corp., of Chicago (previously Century Furniture Corp.)Chicago Century Furniture Corp. Recalls Mattresses for Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard
The mattresses fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2012-05-23CPSCCooper Lighting LLC, of Peachtree City, Ga.Cooper Lighting Recalls Commercial Reflector Assembly with Glass Lens Due to Injury Hazard
The reflector can fall out of its fixture to the ground, which could result in an injury hazard.
- 2012-05-23CPSCHe Shan Lide of ChinaClip-on Desk Lamps Sold At Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Shock Hazard; Made by He Shan Lide
The power cord for the lamp can detach where it meets the clamp, exposing energized wires, posing an electric shock risk to consumers.
- 2012-05-22CPSCRace Productions NV, BelgiumBicycle Stems Recalled by Ridley Bikes Due to Fall Hazard
The bicycle handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard.
- 2012-05-17CPSCPorter Athletic, a division of Litania Sports Group, Inc., of Champaign, Ill.Climbing Ropes Recalled by Porter Athletic Due to Fall Hazard
The climbing rope can slip through the clamp that connects at the top, posing a fall hazard for climbers.
- 2012-05-17CPSCMeyer Corporation U.S., of Vallejo, Calif.Circulon 13-Piece Cookware Set Recalled by Meyer Corporation Due to Laceration Hazard from Glass Lid
The glass lid used with the 5-quart covered sauté pan can crack, break or shatter, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
- 2012-05-17CPSCAqua-Leisure Industries Inc., of Avon, Mass.Aqua-Leisure Recalls Children's Trampolines Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Toys "R" Us Stores
Metal fatigue can cause the handlebar to break away during use, posing a risk of laceration from exposed metal surfaces or other injury from a fall.
- 2012-05-17CPSCDorel Juvenile Group (DJG) Inc., of Columbus, Ind.Safety 1st Toilet and Cabinet Locks Recalled Due to Lock Failure; Children Can Gain Unintended Access to Water and Dangerous Items
Young children can unexpectedly disengage the toilet locks and gain access to water in the toilet, posing the risk of drowning. The cabinet locks are being recalled because young children can disengage the lock, posing the risk of injury from dangerous or unsafe items stored in the cabinet.
- 2012-05-15CPSCBonded Apparel Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.Boys' Hooded Jackets Recalled by Bonded Apparel; Neck Drawstrings Pose Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at dd's Discounts
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2012-05-10CPSCSupreme Trading Limited, of Philadelphia, Pa.Supreme Trading Recalls Children's Letterman Jackets Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Dillard's
Snaps on the jacket can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2012-05-10CPSCSalsa Cycles, a wholly-owned brand of Quality Bicycle Products Inc., of Bloomington, Minn.Salsa Cycles Recalls Bicycle Racks Due to a Fall Hazard
The L-shaped mounting straps used to attach the bicycle rack to the front of the bicycle can break and cause the rack to fall while the bicycle is in use, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
- 2012-05-10CPSCManley Toys, Ltd.Reported Death, Severe Neck Injuries Prompt Recall of Banzai Inflatable Pool Slides Sold by Walmart and Toys R Us
During use, the slide can deflate, allowing the user to hit the ground underneath the slide and become injured. The slide is also unstable and can topple over in both still and windy conditions and carries inadequate warnings and instructions.
- 2012-05-10CPSCKennedy International Inc., of Dayton, N.J.Kennedy International Recalls Folding Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard
The folding step stools can break or collapse unexpectedly when in use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
- 2012-05-09CPSCKolcraft Enterprises Inc., of Chicago, Ill.Bassinets Recalled by Kolcraft Due to Fall Hazard
The latches that attach the bassinet base onto the metal frame can appear to be locked in place but still remain unlocked. This allows the bassinet to become detached from the metal frame, causing the bassinet to fall and the infant to be injured.
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