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.
- 2011-10-04CPSCBallard Designs, Inc. of Atlanta, Ga.Ballard Designs Recalls Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard
Plastic tabs on the feet of the step stools can cause the stools to be unstable, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
- 2011-10-03NHTSA-EquipmentWABCO USA LLCWABCO USA LLC — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
IF THE DRIVER IS SLOW TO REACT DURING THIS ESC INTERVENTION, THE VEHICLE MAY DEVIATE FROM THE INTENDED LINE OF TRAVEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- 2011-09-29CPSCPacific Décor Ltd., of Woodinville, Wash.Pacific Décor Recalls Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards
The pourable gel fuel can ignite unexpectedly and splatter onto people and objects nearby when it is poured into a firepot that is still burning. This hazard can occur if the consumer does not see the flame or is not aware that the firepot is still ignited. Gel fuel that splatters and ignites can pose fire and burn risks to consumers that can be fatal.
- 2011-09-29CPSCShermag Inc., of Quebec, CanadaShermag Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards
The drop-side rail hardware on the cribs can break or fail, allowing the drop side to detach from the crib. When the drop side detaches, a hazardous gap is created between the drop-side rail and the crib mattress in which infants and toddlers can become wedged or entrapped, posing risks of suffocation and strangulation. In addition, children can fall out of the crib when the drop-side rail falls unexpectedly or detaches from the crib. Drop-side rail failures can also occur due to incorrect assembly or with age-related wear and tear.
- 2011-09-29CPSCBattat Inc., of Plattsburgh, N.Y.Musical Wooden Table Toys Recalled by Battat Due to Choking Hazard
Small pegs on the xylophone toy can loosen and detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2011-09-29CPSCHusqvarna Zenoah Co. Ltd., an affiliate of Husqvarna Professional Products Inc., Charlotte, N.C.Husqvarna Professional Products Recalls RedMax Brushcutter Due to Fire Hazard
Some fuel tanks allow leakage at the fuel cap, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2011-09-28CPSCFuel Barons Inc., of Stateline, Nev.Luminosities/Windflame Recalls Pourable Gel Fuels Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards
The pourable gel fuel can ignite unexpectedly and splatter onto people and objects nearby when it is poured into a firepot that is still burning. This hazard can occur if the consumer does not see the flame or is not aware that the firepot is still ignited. Gel fuel that splatters and ignites can pose fire and burn risks to consumers that can be fatal.
- 2011-09-28CPSCSmart Solar Inc., of Oldsmar, Fla.Smart Solar Recalls Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards
The pourable gel fuel can ignite unexpectedly and splatter onto people and objects nearby when it is poured into a firepot that is still burning. This hazard can occur if the consumer does not see the flame or is not aware that the firepot is still ignited. Gel fuel that splatters and ignites can pose fire and burn risks to consumers that can be fatal.
- 2011-09-28CPSCReal Flame, of Racine, Wis.Real Flame Recalls Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards
The pourable gel fuel can ignite unexpectedly and splatter onto people and objects nearby when it is poured into a firepot that is still burning. This hazard can occur if the consumer does not see the flame or is not aware that the firepot is still ignited. Gel fuel that splatters and ignites can pose fire and burn risks to consumers that can be fatal.
- 2011-09-28CPSCFuel Barons Inc., of Stateline, Nev.Fuel Barons Recalls Pourable Gel Fuels Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards
The pourable gel fuel can ignite unexpectedly and splatter onto people and objects nearby when it is poured into a firepot that is still burning. This hazard can occur if the consumer does not see the flame or is not aware that the firepot is still ignited. Gel fuel that splatters and ignites can pose fire and burn risks to consumers that can be fatal.
- 2011-09-28CPSCBond Manufacturing Co., of Antioch, Calif.Bond Manufacturing Recalls Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards
The pourable gel fuel can ignite unexpectedly and splatter onto people and objects nearby when it is poured into a firepot that is still burning. This hazard can occur if the consumer does not see the flame or is not aware that the firepot is still ignited. Gel fuel that splatters and ignites can pose fire and burn risks to consumers that can be fatal.
- 2011-09-28CPSCLM Import & Export, Inc., of Miami, Fla.LM Import & Export Recalls Toy Cars Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paint on the toy cars contains excessive levels of lead, a violation of the federal lead paint standard.
- 2011-09-28CPSCLittle Tikes, of Hudson, OhioLittle Tikes Expands Recall of Toy Workshop and Tool Sets Due to Choking Hazard
The recalled workshop and tool sets have oversized, plastic toy nails that can pose a choking hazard to young children.
- 2011-09-22CPSCBridgeway International of Naples, Fla.Bridgeway Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
The bicycle chain can break, causing a rider to lose control and fall.
- 2011-09-22CPSCAdvanced Group, of TaiwanSpecialized Bicycle Components Recalls 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.
- 2011-09-21NHTSA-EquipmentMASTERLOCK CO.MASTERLOCK CO. — AFTERMARKET TRI-BALL MOUNT
IN THE EVENT THAT THE WELD FAILS, THE VEHICLE BEING TOWED CAN SEPARATE FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- 2011-09-20CPSCAmerican Woodcrafters, of High Point, N.C.American Woodcrafters Recalls to Repair Bunk Beds Due To Fall Hazard
The guard rails on upper bunks can crack and cause the mattress and its support rails to collapse, posing a fall hazard.
- 2011-09-16CPSCDeere & Company, of Moline, Ill. (tractors)John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors Powered by Kawasaki Engines Due to Overheating and Fire Hazards
The cooling fan (A) installed on top of the front mounted Kawasaki engine in the lawn tractor can break. If the cooling fan is not operational, the engine can overheat causing the surrounding plastic to melt, creating the risk of fire and serious injury.
- 2011-09-15CPSCSelect Brands, of Lenaxa, Kan.Target, Select Brands Recall Chefmate 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.
- 2011-09-14CPSCKubota Manufacturing of America Corp., of Gainesville, Ga.Kubota Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard
The fuel hose clamp can detach from the fuel filter and allow gas to leak out, posing a fire hazard.
- 2011-09-14CPSCDeere & Company of Moline, Ill.John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors; Brake Failure Can Cause Loss of Control
Hardware used to hold the brake assembly to the transmission housing can break. This can cause the brakes to fail, posing an injury hazard due to loss of control.
- 2011-09-14CPSCDeere & Company of Moline, Ill.John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors Due to Laceration Hazard
Hardware used to hold the mower blade brake assemblies on the mower decks can break. This can cause the mower blades to spin longer than normal after the operator turns off the power, posing a laceration hazard.
- 2011-09-14CPSCLG Electronics Tianjin Appliance Co.Home Fires Prompt Dehumidifier Recall Reannouncement from LG Electronics
The power connector for the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers and their property.
- 2011-09-13CPSCWeehoo Inc., of Golden, Colo.Weehoo Recalls Bike Trailers Due to Fall and Crash Hazards
The receiver on the trailer's seat post hitch can crack and cause the trailer to detach, posing fall and crash hazards to the child in the seat.
- 2011-09-08NHTSA-EquipmentVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. — ACCESSORY EXHAUST TIPS
IF THE TAILPIPE EXTENSION IS HOT DURING INADVERTENT CONTACT, A BURN COULD OCCUR.
- 2011-09-08CPSCPottery Barn Kids, a division of Williams-Sonoma Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.Dolls Recalled by Pottery Barn Kids Due To Strangulation Hazard
The hair on the Chloe and Sophie dolls may contain loops that are large enough to fit around a child's head and neck, and the headband on the Audrey doll, if loosened, can form a loop that fits around a child's head and neck. These loops can pose a strangulation hazard.
- 2011-09-08CPSCTarget Corporation, of Minneapolis, Minn.Target Recalls to Repair Embark Resistance Cords Due to Injury Hazard
A black plastic ball attached to the resistance cord's door anchor can unexpectedly release and strike the user, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
- 2011-09-08CPSCKTM North America Inc., of Murrieta, Calif.KTM North America Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Fall or Crash Hazard
The motorcycle handlebar clamp can develop cracks during normal use causing the handlebars to move from their set position. This can result in the rider losing control of the vehicle, posing a fall or crash hazard.
- 2011-09-07CPSCLamplight Farms Inc., of Menomonee Falls, Wis.Lamplight Farms Recalls Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards
The pourable gel fuel can ignite unexpectedly and splatter onto people and objects nearby when it is poured into a fire pot that is still burning. This hazard can occur if the consumer does not see the flame or is not aware that the fire pot is still ignited. Gel fuel that splatters and ignites can pose fire and burn risks to consumers that can be fatal.
- 2011-09-05NHTSA-EquipmentCleanfuel USACleanfuel USA — FUEL HOSE/ FUEL HOSE CONNECTOR
IN THE EVENT OF A HOSE LINE SEPARATION, THE FUEL SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO PREVENT PROPANE LEAKAGE USING VARIOUS SAFETY MECHANISMS TO CUTOFF FUEL SUPPLY TO THE ENGINE. THE CUTOFF OF FUEL MAY RESULT IN ENGINE STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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