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.
- 2011-04-22NHTSA-EquipmentMeritor, Inc.Meritor, Inc. — FAG BRAND BEARING SYSTEM/WHEEL END FIRE
PROLONGED USE OF THE SYSTEM IN THESE APPLICATIONS CAN RESULT IN THE DEGRADATION OF THE BEARING GREASE, THEREBY POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A BEARING FAILURE AND SUBSEQUENT WHEEL END FIRE.
- 2011-04-21CPSCKiddieland Toys Limited, of Scituate, Mass.Children's Scooters Recalled by Kiddieland Due to Laceration Hazard
A child's finger can get caught in the hinge mechanism between the steering column and the platform, posing a laceration hazard.
- 2011-04-21CPSCKiddieland Toys Limited, of Scituate, Mass.Disney Princess Plastic Trikes Recalled by Kiddieland Due to Laceration Hazard
The plastic castle display and the princess figures protruding from the top of the handle bar pose a laceration hazard if a child falls on it.
- 2011-04-21CPSCUnited Pet Group, of Cincinnati, OhioAquarium Heaters Recalled by United Pet Group Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards
A wiring problem can cause the aquarium heaters to overheat or break during normal use, damaging the aquarium and posing fire and laceration hazards to consumers. Overheating can cause the heater to shatter or the aquarium glass to break.
- 2011-04-21CPSCCAMP USA Inc., of Broomfield, Colo.Photon Climbing Carabiners and Quickdraws Recalled Due to Risk of Injury
The carabiner gate may open under a heavy load, posing a risk of serious injury or death if the climber falls.
- 2011-04-20NHTSA-EquipmentADVENTIVE IDEAS, LLCADVENTIVE IDEAS, LLC — HEATED SEAT COVER OVERHEATS
USERS COULD SUSTAIN BURNS SHOULD THE SEAT COVER OVERHEAT.
- 2011-04-20CPSCPacific Trade International Inc. of Rockville, Md.Pacific Trade International Recalls Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
The candles have a clear, plastic cup that can melt or ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
- 2011-04-19CPSCSpot LLC, of Covington, La.Spot Recalls Satellite Communicator Due To Loss of Emergency Communications Capability
The internal voltage regulator can stop working, resulting in the inability to transmit messages and tracking information in emergency situations.
- 2011-04-19CPSCShenzhen Minjun Electronic Co. Ltd., dba Magicshine, ChinaLithium-Ion Batteries Used with Bicycle Lights Recalled by GeoManGear Due to Fire Hazard
The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2011-04-14CPSCLennox Industries Inc., of Richardson, TexasADP Recalls to Repair Unit Heaters Due to Fire Hazard1
Some heaters were manufactured without a required flame rollout switch, which is a back-up device that shuts down the heater in the event of a heater failure. This poses a fire hazard.
- 2011-04-14CPSCLennox Industries Inc., of Richardson, TexasLennox Industries Recalls to Repair Garage Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
Some heaters were manufactured without a required flame rollout switch, which is a back-up device that shuts down the heater in the event of a heater failure. This poses a fire hazard.
- 2011-04-14CPSCMidwest-CBK Inc., of Union City, Tenn.Wrist Rattles and Baby Booties Recalled by Midwest-CBK Due to Choking Hazard
The pom-poms attached to the wrist rattles and booties can detach, posing a choking hazard.
- 2011-04-13CPSCMTD Consumer Group Inc, of Cleveland, OhioCub Cadet Recalls Riding Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard
A fuel leak can occur near the rear mounting screws on the bottom of the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
- 2011-04-12CPSCMy Michelle, of New York, NYGirl's Clothing Recalled by My Michelle Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
The jewelry and decorative trim attached to the girl's garments contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
- 2011-04-12CPSCRedken 5th Avenue NYC of New York, NYRedken 5th Avenue NYC Recalls Guts Spray Mousse Foam Due to Risk of Rupture
The aerosol container's liner can corrode over time, posing a risk of the cans rupturing and expelling its contents.
- 2011-04-12CPSCColumbus Machine Works Inc., of Columbus, OhioRogue Fitness Barbell Brackets Recalled by Coulter Ventures Due to Injury Hazard
The weld between the bracket and the pin that holds the barbell bracket in place on a weightlifting rack can break, causing the weights to fall, and posing an injury hazard to consumers.
- 2011-04-08NHTSA-EquipmentMAGNUM SHEILDING CORPORATIONMAGNUM SHEILDING CORPORATION — BRAKE LINES AND BRAKE LINE KITS
FAILURE OF ANY OF THE REQUIREMENTS MAY RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- 2011-04-07CPSCActive Leisure Inc., of Yinzhou, Ningbo, ChinaActive Leisure Tents Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco
The tents do not meet the flammability label claim on the unit, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2011-04-07CPSCFashionviews Inc., of New Rochelle, N.Y.Fashionviews Inc. Recalls P.Jamas Children's Sleepwear Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
The garments fail to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injury to children.
- 2011-04-06CPSCCooper Tools LLC of Apex, N.C.Stained Glass Soldering Irons Recalled By Cooper Tools Due to Burn Hazard
The power cord can break at the flex point where the cord attaches to the handle, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
- 2011-04-06CPSCICI USA, LLC, of Seattle, Wash.Williams-Sonoma Recalls Hot Chocolate Pots Due To Burn and Laceration Hazards
The handle of the hot chocolate pot can break off during use, posing burn and laceration hazards.
- 2011-04-05CPSCTahoe Enterprises, of ChinaPampers® Natural Stages Pacifiers Recalled by Key Baby Due to Choking Hazard
The pacifiers fail to meet federal safety standards and pose a choking hazard to young children.
- 2011-04-05CPSCArm's Reach Concepts Inc., of Oxnard, Calif.Arms Reach Concepts Recalls Infant Bed-Side Sleepers Due to Entrapment Suffocation and Fall Hazards
When the fabric liner is not used or is not securely attached, infants can fall from the raised mattress into the loose fabric at the bottom of the bed-side sleeper or can become entrapped between the edge of the mattress and the side of the sleeper, posing risks of suffocation.
- 2011-04-04CPSCInfantino LLC, of San Diego, Calif.Infantino Recalls Toy Activity Trucks Due to Choking Hazard
The plastic beads on the activity truck's bead runs can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2011-03-31NHTSA-EquipmentMeritor, Inc.Meritor, Inc. — DRIVELINE ASSEMBLIES
THIS CAN RESULT IN SEAM WELD FRACTURE WHEN TORQUE IS APPLIED. ONCE THE TUBE SEAM WELD IS FRACTURED, THE DRIVELINE MAY BECOME INOPERABLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- 2011-03-30CPSCThe Toro Company, Bloomington, Minn.Mowers Recalled by The Toro Company Due to Injury Hazard
Mowers with the optional deluxe seat have an operator presence switch built into the seat that can activate the mower when the operator vacates the seat, posing an injury hazard from the blade to the operator and anyone in the vicinity of the mower.
- 2011-03-29CPSCExmark Manufacturing Company, of Beatrice, Neb.Exmark Recalls Pioneer S-Series Mowers Due to Crash Hazard
Welds on the motion control linkage can fail and cause the driver to lose control of the machine, resulting in a crash hazard.
- 2011-03-24NHTSA-EquipmentBendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLCBendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC — AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTER
IF THE SLACK ADJUSTER HOUSING WERE TO BREAK, THE WHEEL BRAKE TO WHICH THE SLACK ADJUSTER IS ATTACHED WOULD NO LONGER FUNCTION, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE REDUCED BRAKING CAPACITY AND, IF MOUNTED ON THE STEER AXLE, THE VEHICLE COULD PULL TO ONE SIDE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
- 2011-03-24CPSCKingsman Fireplaces, of CanadaKingsman Fireplaces Recalls Gas Fireplaces Due to Laceration Hazard
Delayed ignition can cause the fireplace's propane gas to explode and break or shatter the glass door. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers nearby.
- 2011-03-24CPSCLasko Products Inc., of West Chester, Pa.Lasko Recalls Box Fans Due To Fire Hazard
An electrical failure in the fan's motor poses a fire hazard to consumers.
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