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.
- 2012-02-08CPSCSpectrum Home Furnishings of Farmingdale, N.J.Spectrum Home Furnishings Recalls Chandeliers Due to Injury Hazard
The recalled chandeliers contain a mounting loop that can fail during use causing the chandeliers to fall from the ceiling and injure bystanders under the chandelier.
- 2012-02-07CPSCDesigns Direct, of Covington, Ky.Designs Direct Recalls Rooster-Themed Lamps Sold Exclusively at Fred's Inc. Due to Risks of Shock and Fire
The electrical cord can fray near the base of the lamp, posing a fire or shock hazard to consumers.
- 2012-02-03NHTSA-EquipmentBraun CorporationBraun Corporation — WHEELCHAIR LIFT/OUTER ROLL STOP LATCHING MECHANISM
A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT MAY DEFEAT OR RIDE OVER THE INSUFFICIENTLY LATCHED ROLL STOP. IF THIS OCCURS WHEN THE LIFT PLATFORM IS IN AN ELEVATED POSITION, THE WHEELCHAIR'S OCCUPANT COULD FALL AND SUSTAIN INJURY.
- 2012-02-03CPSCBumbleride Inc., of San Diego, Calif.Bumbleride Recalls Indie & Indie Twin Strollers Due to Fall Hazard
The front wheel can break at the axle hub, causing the stroller to tip and posing a fall hazard.
- 2012-02-03CPSCWeeplay Kids LLC, of New York, N.Y.Weeplay Kids Recalls Infant Bodysuits Due to Choking Hazard
The snaps can detach from the fabric of the garment, posing a choking hazard to infants and young children.
- 2012-02-03CPSCUnitary Products Group (UPG), a division of York International Corp., of York, Pa.Fire Concerns Prompt York International to Reannounce Recall of Gas Furnaces for Manufactured Homes
The furnace can overheat and cause the heat-exchanger to crack and create openings that allow flames to be exposed. When this happens, drywall and other nearby combustibles are exposed to the flames, posing a fire and smoke hazard to consumers.
- 2012-02-02CPSCPerfect Generation World, of Xiamen Fujian, ChinaLTD Commodities Recalls Sleeper Ottomans Due to Fall Hazard
The welding joints on the legs can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
- 2012-02-02CPSCKonica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc., of Ramsey, N.J.Konica Minolta Recalls Printers Due to Fire Hazard
The printers can short circuit and overheat during use, posing a fire hazard.
- 2012-02-02CPSCHewlett-Packard Co., of Palo Alto, Calif.HP Recalls Fax Machines Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The fax machines can overheat due to an internal electrical component failure, posing fire and burn hazards.
- 2012-02-02CPSCWest Elm, a division of Williams-Sonoma Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.Overarching Floor Lamp Recalled by West Elm Due to Shock Hazard
A short circuit can occur in the lamp's wiring, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
- 2012-02-01NHTSA-EquipmentCARLISLE BRAKE AND FRICTION COMPANYCARLISLE BRAKE AND FRICTION COMPANY — TRAILER BRAKE ACTUATORS
LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE TRAILER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURIES, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
- 2012-02-01CPSCNantucket Distributing Co. Inc., of Middleboro, Mass.Hurricane Style Lights Recalled by Christmas Tree Shops Due to Fire Hazard
An electrical short circuit can occur in the light's internal wiring, causing smoke and posing a fire hazard.
- 2012-02-01CPSCNantucket Distributing Co. Inc., of Middleboro, Mass.Holiday Tea Light Candle Warmers Recalled by Christmas Tree Shops Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The candle warmers can catch fire because the warming bowl is positioned too close to the tea light candle, posing fire and burn hazards.
- 2012-02-01CPSCThe Container Store Inc., of Coppell, TexasThe Container Store Recalls Brightly-Colored Power Strips Due to Fire Hazard
The power strips have undersized wiring, and the wiring and plastic strip fail to meet the requirements for fire resistance, posing a fire hazard.
- 2012-01-31CPSCArctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard
The lower steering tie-rod attachment can loosen and cause loss of steering control, posing a crash hazard.
- 2012-01-31CPSCAdvanced Group of TaiwanSpecialized Bicycle Components Expands Recall of Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
The brake component housed within the bicycle's carbon fork can disengage from the fork and allow the brake assembly to contact the wheel spokes while rotating, posing a fall hazard.
- 2012-01-27NHTSA-EquipmentBendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLCBendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC — SERVICE BRAKES/TRACTION RELAY VALVE
IF PRESSURE IS DELIVERED TO THE SERVICE BRAKE CIRCUITS, INTERMITTENT OR CONTINUED BRAKE APPLICATION MAY OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING AND POSSIBLY WITHOUT ILLUMINATING THE BRAKE LIGHTS. EITHER CONDITION MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- 2012-01-26NHTSA-EquipmentBritax Child Safety, Inc.Britax Child Safety, Inc. — HARNESS ADJUSTER DETACHMENT
SHOULD THE HARNESS ADJUSTER DETACH FROM THE SEAT, THE CHILD MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.
- 2012-01-26CPSCColumbia ParCar Corporation, of Reedsburg, Wis.Columbia ParCar Recalls for Repair Golf, Service, Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard
The lower steering yoke can loosen where it attaches to the steering rack and pinion, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle and crash.
- 2012-01-26CPSCBJ's Wholesale Club Inc., of Westborough, Mass.BJ's Recalls LED Flashlight Sets Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The flashlights can heat up, smoke or melt when turned on, posing fire and burn hazards.
- 2012-01-26CPSCKYMCO USA, of Spartanburg, S.C.KYMCO Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
An exposed portion of the exhaust system can allow debris such as leaves, brush or other flammable materials to enter the opening and ignite, posing a fire hazard.
- 2012-01-25CPSCNitto Co Ltd., of JapanBicycle Handlebars Recalled by Euro Asia Imports; Handlebars Can Break Resulting in Loss of Control and Fall Hazard
The recalled bicycle handlebars can break while the user is riding the bike, resulting in loss of control and a fall hazard.
- 2012-01-25CPSCBlount International Inc., of Kansas City, Mo.Blount International Recalls Replacement Blades Used with Ariens Lawnmowers Due to Laceration Hazard
The replacement lawnmower blades can break during normal use, posing a laceration hazard to the user and bystanders.
- 2012-01-24CPSCLee Carter Co., of San Francisco, Calif.Infant Rattles Recalled by Lee Carter Co. Due to Choking Hazard
The rattle's handle is small enough to fit into a child's throat, posing a choking hazard and violating federal rattle standards.
- 2012-01-24CPSCLee Carter Co., of San Francisco, Calif.Mexican Wrestling Action Figures Recalled by Lee Carter Co. Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The surface paints on the action figures contain excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law.
- 2012-01-23CPSCCalifornia Innovations Inc., of Toronto, CanadaFood Carriers Recalled by California Innovations Due to Freezer Gel Pack Ingestion Hazard
Gel that contains diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol can leak out of damaged freezer gel packs, posing a poisoning hazard if ingested by children or adults.
- 2012-01-23CPSCCalifornia Innovations Inc., of Toronto, CanadaExpandable Lunch Boxes Recalled by California Innovations Due to Freezer Gel Pack Ingestion Hazard
Gel that contains diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol can leak out of damaged freezer gel packs, posing a poisoning hazard if ingested by children or adults.
- 2012-01-18CPSCSteelcase Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.Steelcase Inc. Recalls Desk Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
The pivot pins installed in the control mechanism under the chair seat can fall out, posing a fall hazard to the user.
- 2012-01-18CPSCGiant Bicycle, Inc., of Newbury Park, Calif.Giant Bicycle Recalls Two Models; Forks Can Break Causing Fall Hazard
The fork can crack, posing a fall hazard to riders.
- 2012-01-17CPSCMeyer Europe, SRL, of Verdellino, ItalyHy Cite Enterprises Recalls Royal Prestige Thermal Wall Pots and Pans Due to Burn and Fire Hazard
The cookware can collapse, crimp or severely deform when exposed to heat, posing a burn and fire hazard to the consumer and nearby property.
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