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.
- 2011-12-15CPSCHamilton Beach Brands Inc., of Glen Allen, Va.Toasters Recalled by Hamilton Beach Due to Fire Hazard
When the toasters are first plugged into the outlets, the heating element can be energized although the toaster lifter is in the up or off position, which can pose a fire hazard if the toaster is near flammable items.
- 2011-12-14CPSCE-Z-GO, a Textron Company, of Augusta, Ga.E-Z-GO Recalls Golf Cars, Shuttles and Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard
The threaded end of the rack rod ball joint can break and the ball joint can become displaced, causing the driver to lose steering control. This can result in a crash.
- 2011-12-13CPSCQingxi Shangpin Electrical Working Shop, of China (massager)Handheld Massagers Recalled by Fourstar Group Due to Burn Hazard from Leaking Batteries
The massager's batteries can leak, posing a burn hazard or skin irritation to consumers.
- 2011-12-13CPSCWinning Key (WK) Manufacturing, of ChinaToys Distribution Inc. Recalls Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
The recalled rattles can break into small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children and violating the federal safety requirements for rattles. In addition, the size of the handle on some of the rattles is small enough to enter an infant's mouth, lodge in the throat and cause a choking hazard or lead to bruises and lacerations.
- 2011-12-12NHTSA-EquipmentKuryakyn Holdings, LLCKuryakyn Holdings, LLC — AFTERMARKET FLOORBOARD
THE PASSENGER FLOORBOARD MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR A CRASH.
- 2011-12-08CPSCBliss Collection LLC dba Bella Bliss of Lexington, Ky.Children's Pajamas Recalled by Bella Bliss 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.
- 2011-12-07CPSCClub Car LLC, of Augusta, Ga.Club Car Recalls Golf Cars Due to Fuel Leak and Fire Hazard
The fuel tank seam can separate and allow fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.
- 2011-12-06CPSCNautilus Inc. of Vancouver, Wash.Nautilus Recalls Schwinn Elliptical Exercise Equipment Due to Fall Hazard
The foot plates can detach from the machine during use, posing a fall hazard.
- 2011-12-06NHTSA-EquipmentMeritor, Inc.Meritor, Inc. — AXLES/WHEEL SEPARATION
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN WHEEL SEPARATION, WHICH COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- 2011-12-06NHTSA-EquipmentKONI North AmericaKONI North America — AFTERMARKET SHOCK ABSORBER
THE SHOCK EYE COULD SEPARATE FROM THE BASE OF THE SHOCK CAUSING FAILURE OF THE SHOCK ABSORBER. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- 2011-12-02NHTSA-EquipmentCaterpillar, Inc.Caterpillar, Inc. — COOLANT LEAK
LOSS OF COOLANT CAN RESULT IN STRANDED VEHICLES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- 2011-12-01CPSCNygala Corp., of Teterboro, N.J.Halloween Projection Flashlights Recalled by Nygala Corp. Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The flashlights can overheat, blister and melt, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
- 2011-11-30CPSCMophie LLC, of Paw Paw, Mich.Mophie Recalls iPod Touch Rechargeable External Battery Case Due to Burn Hazard
The battery case's integrated circuit switch can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
- 2011-11-30CPSCBest Buy Co. Inc., of Richfield, Minn.Rocketfish Battery Case for iPhone 3G/3GS Recalled by Best Buy Due to Fire Hazard
The battery case can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard.
- 2011-11-22CPSCHeathCo, LLC of Bowling Green, Ky.Motion Sensing Wall Switches Recalled by HeathCo due to Electrical Shock Hazard
When the switches are in the auto mode and the light is off, a small amount of leakage current passes through the electric circuit, including the socket. If consumers fail to disconnect the power at the circuit breaker and make contact with both terminals inside the socket while replacing the bulbs, there is a risk of an electric shock.
- 2011-11-16CPSCColumbia Sportswear Company, of Portland, Ore.Columbia Sportswear Recalls Batteries Sold With Jackets Due To Fire Hazard
The batteries have a cell defect which can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard.
- 2011-11-16CPSCCollective Brands, Inc., of Topeka, Kan.Collective Brands Recalls KEDS Girls' Shoes Due to Laceration Hazard
Ornamental stars on the heel of the shoe can loosen, posing a laceration hazard.
- 2011-11-16CPSCBCNY International Inc., of Hicksville, N.Y.Children's Animal Slippers Recalled Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Family Dollar Stores
The animal's eyes can detach from the slippers, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2011-11-16CPSCLiebherr-Hausgeraete Lienz GmbH, of Austria.Liebherr Expands Recall of Refrigerators Due to Injury Hazard; Door Can Detach
The refrigerator's door can detach, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
- 2011-11-16CPSCBuild-A-Bear Workshop®, of St. LouisBuild-A-Bear Recalls Teddy Bear Swimwear Set Due to Strangulation Hazard
The inner tube accessory can be pulled over a small child's head, posing a strangulation hazard.
- 2011-11-15CPSCMichaels Stores Inc. of Irving, Tex.Michaels Stores Recalls Ashland Brand Glass Vase Due to Laceration Hazard
The glass vases can break or fracture when a consumer picks them up, posing a laceration hazard.
- 2011-11-15NHTSA-EquipmentC. E. White CompanyC. E. White Company — SCHOOL BUS SEATS/FMVSS 222
IF THE BUS IS STRUCK FROM BEHIND, THE SEAT BACK MAY FAIL, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT'S OCCUPANT.
- 2011-11-15NHTSA-EquipmentMeritor, Inc.Meritor, Inc. — STEERING ARM ATTACHMENT BOLTS
INSUFFICIENT TORQUE OF THE STEERING ARM BOLTS MAY RESULT IN BOLT FATIGUE AND FRACTURE AND/OR ARM SEPARATION, THEREBY POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- 2011-11-10CPSCArctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.Arctic Cat Recalls ATVs due to Crash Hazard
The ATV's steering tie-rod can bend, causing loss of control which poses a crash hazard.
- 2011-11-10CPSCYouO Electric Appliances Co. Ltd., of ChinaW.P. Appliances Recalls Combination Grills/Griddles Due to Overheating and Electrical Shock Hazards; Sold Exclusively at HSN
A defect in the electrical wiring of the electric grills/griddles can pose a risk of overheating, melting and an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
- 2011-11-08NHTSA-EquipmentFord Motor CompanyFord Motor Company — FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY
A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
- 2011-11-07NHTSA-EquipmentBALDWIN FILTERSBALDWIN FILTERS — AFTERMARKET OIL AND FUEL FILTER
FLUID LOSS IN THE APPLICATION WILL SUBSEQUENTLY OCCUR, WHICH IN TURN COULD LEAD TO POWER LOSS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. ALSO, A FUEL LEAK COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
- 2011-11-03CPSCJR286, Inc., of Redondo Beach, Calif.Under Armour Recalls Chin Straps for Football Helmets Due to Laceration Hazard
The metal snap that connects the chin strap to the helmet has sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard when the user's metal snap comes into contact with another player.
- 2011-11-03CPSCLibbey Glass Inc., of Toledo, OhioLibbey Glass Recalls Glass Bowls Due to Laceration Hazard
The glass bowl can break when subjected to sudden temperature changes or impact, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
- 2011-11-03CPSCBoy Scouts of America, Charlotte, N.C.Boy Scouts of America Recalls Cub Scout Wind Tech Jackets Due to Strangulation Hazard
The jackets have retractable cords with toggles at the hood/neck area and at the waist, which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.
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