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.
- 2011-09-02CPSCCorvest Acquisition Inc. (now Camsing Global LLC), of Largo, Fla.LED Night Lights Recalled by Camsing Global Due to Burn Hazard
The LED night lights can overheat, smolder, and melt which may cause minor burns to consumers.
- 2011-09-01CPSCManhattan Group LLC, of Minneapolis, Minn.Wooden Rattle Recalled by Manhattan Group Due to Choking Hazard
The toy's U-shaped parts can break, posing a choking hazard.
- 2011-08-31NHTSA-EquipmentAM GENERAL LLCAM GENERAL LLC — STEERING GEAR BRACKET
IF THIS OCCURS, THE VEHICLE STEERING RESPONSE WOULD BE REDUCED WHICH COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2011-08-31NHTSA-EquipmentROUSH INDUSTRIES, INC.ROUSH INDUSTRIES, INC. — AFTERMARKET ROUSH PROPANE CONVERSION KIT/FUEL LEAK
A GAS LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
- 2011-08-30CPSCPetzl SAS, of Crolles, FrancePetzl America Recalls Belay Devices Due to Fall Hazard
Excessive force on the handle can cause it to become stuck in the open position. When stuck open, the assisted braking function is disabled, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
- 2011-08-30CPSCPacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis.Pacific Cycle Recalls Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us
The sling-style swing seats can crack or split prematurely, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
- 2011-08-23CPSCTarget Corporation, of Minneapolis, Minn.Target Expands Recall of Step Stools with Storage Due to Fall Hazard
The wooden step stools can break apart or collapse under the weight of the user, posing a fall hazard.
- 2011-08-23CPSCFiskars Brands, Inc., of Madison, Wis.Fiskars Brands Recalls SmartPower String Trimmers Due to Burn, Fire and Laceration Hazards
Engine vibration during use of the trimmers can cause wear on the fuel line, leading to a propane fuel leak. The Straight Shaft Trimmers' propane canister can crack at the neck during use. In addition, high temperatures may develop near the Curved Shaft Trimmers' plastic cutting guard, causing the guard to deform and fall off. These issues pose burn, fire and laceration hazards to the user.
- 2011-08-18CPSCHuichang Furniture Co. Ltd., of ChinaOffice Depot Recalls Desk Chairs Due to Pinch Hazard
A consumer's finger can get caught in an opening in the chair's tilt mechanism, posing a pinch hazard to consumers.
- 2011-08-18CPSCMacy's Merchandising Group, New York, N.Y.Macy's Recalls Martha Stewart Collection Enamel Cast Iron Casseroles Due to Laceration and Burn Hazard
The enamel coating on the cast iron casseroles can crack or break during use. This can cause the enamel to crack and fly off as a projectile, posing a risk of laceration or burn hazard to the user or bystanders.
- 2011-08-18CPSCC. O. Lynch Enterprises, Inc., of Roseville, Minn.C. O. Lynch Enterprises Inc. Recalls Itasca Fusion Hiker Boots Due to Foot Injury Hazard
The boots could fail to provide the intended protection against compression and impact, posing the risk of a foot injury to consumers. The boots have hard composite toe material rather than steel.
- 2011-08-17CPSCphil&teds USA Inc, of Fort Collins, Co.Table-Top Clip-on Chair Recalled by phil&teds USA Due to Fall and Amputation Hazards
Missing or worn clamp pads allow the chairs to detach from a variety of different table surfaces, posing a fall hazard. In addition, when the chair detaches, children's fingers can be caught between the bar and clamping mechanism, posing an amputation hazard. Also, user instructions for the chairs are inadequate, increasing the likelihood of consumer misuse.
- 2011-08-16CPSCRadio Flyer, of Chicago, Ill.Riding Toy Recalled by Radio Flyer Due to Fall Hazard
The riding toy can tip over allowing a child to fall forward while riding, posing a fall hazard to young children.
- 2011-08-16CPSCUmarex USA Inc., of Fort Smith, Ark.Umarex USA Recalls to Repair Browning 800 Mag Air Pistols; Pistols Can Fire Unexpectedly
Under a variety of circumstances, the safety will not prevent the gun from firing. This poses a risk of serious injury to the user or bystanders.
- 2011-08-12CPSCEQ3 Ltd., of Winnipeg, CanadaDining Tables Recalled by EQ3 Due to Collapse and Impact Hazards
The wooden table base can split and/or collapse, causing the glass table top to fall. This poses collapse and impact hazards to consumers.
- 2011-08-11NHTSA-EquipmentMeritor, Inc.Meritor, Inc. — OUTER WHEEL BEARING CONE ROLLERS/WHEEL SEPARATION
IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED BEARINGS CAN FAIL UNDER LOADS/STRESSES POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A WHEEL SEPARATION AND A CRASH.
- 2011-08-11CPSCPhilips Lighting Company of Somerset, N.J.Philips Lighting Recalls EnergySaver and Marathon Compact Fluorescent Dimmable Reflector Flood Lamps Due to Laceration Hazard
The glue that attaches the glass outer envelope or globe to the body of the lamp can fail allowing the glass outer envelope to fall and strike persons and objects below, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
- 2011-08-09CPSCBest Lighting Products, of Pataskala, OhioEmergency Exit Signs Recalled by Best Lighting Products Due to Failure to Illuminate
The fixtures can malfunction and fail to illuminate in the event of a power failure. This could result in a failure to provide adequate lighting to guide building occupants to an exit in the event of an emergency.
- 2011-08-08NHTSA-EquipmentCummins, Inc.Cummins, Inc. — V-BAND CLAMPS
IF THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS DISCONNECT, HOT EXHAUST GASES CAN VENT PRIOR TO EXITING THE TAILPIPE, CREATING THE RISK OF COMBUSTION AND A FIRE. IF BOTH CLAMPS FAIL, THERE IS A RISK IN SOME APPLICATIONS THAT THE DOC/DPF HOUSING MAY DETACH COMPLETELY, CREATING A ROAD HAZARD.
- 2011-08-04NHTSA-EquipmentFontaine Fifth Wheel CompanyFontaine Fifth Wheel Company — FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLIES
IF THE MOUNTING BRACKET IS NOT POSITIONED CORRECTLY, THE TRAILER CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR A CRASH.
- 2011-08-04CPSCTarget Corporation, of Minneapolis, Minn.Target Recalls Step Stools with Storage Due to Fall Hazard
The wooden step stools can break apart or collapse under the weight of the user, posing a fall hazard.
- 2011-08-04CPSCBuild-A-Bear Workshop®, of St. Louis, Mo.Build-A-Bear Workshop Recalls Lapel Pins Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paints on the lapel pin contain excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law.
- 2011-08-03CPSCNexTorch, Inc., of Mukiteo, Wash.NexTorch Recalls Flashlight Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
Batteries can overheat and rupture, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
- 2011-08-02CPSCCloud Engines Inc. of San Francisco, Calif.Cloud Engines Recalls Pogoplug Video File Sharing Device Due to Fire Hazard
The unit can overheat or catch fire, emitting excessive heat, sparks, smoke or flames.
- 2011-08-02CPSCBattat Inc., of Plattsburgh, N.Y.Toy Keys with Remote Recalled by Battat Due to Choking Hazard
The metal toy keys and the plastic key ring can break, posing a choking hazard.
- 2011-07-29CPSCBravo Sports of Santa Fe Springs, Calif Note: Disney licensed its brand name to Bravo SportsBravo Sports Recalls Disney-Branded Pogo Sticks Due to Fall and Laceration Hazards
The bottom rubber tip attached to the pogo stick frame can wear out prematurely, posing a fall hazard to consumers. Also, the end caps on the handlebars can come off, exposing sharp edges. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
- 2011-07-28CPSCHoneywell International Inc., of Morris Township, N.J.Honeywell Recalls Electric Baseboard and Fan Heater Thermostats Due to Burn Hazard
The thermostats can overheat, causing them to melt and smoke. This poses a burn hazard to the consumer.
- 2011-07-28CPSCphil&teds USA Inc, of Fort Collins, Colo.Strollers Recalled by phil&teds USA Due to Risk of Injury from Brake Failure
The brake mechanism on the strollers can fail, posing an injury hazard.
- 2011-07-28CPSCFisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.Fisher-Price Recalls to Repair Little People Builders' Load 'n Go Wagons due to Laceration Hazard
The back of the wagon's plastic handle has molded-in reinforcement. This design adds stiffness and facilitates children gripping the handle. The handle poses a laceration hazard if a child falls on it.
- 2011-07-27CPSCKohler Co., of Kohler, Wis.Kohler Co. Announces Recall of Shower Doors Due to Laceration Hazard
The hinge panel of the shower door can shatter, posing a laceration hazard.
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