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.
- 2011-01-18CPSCArctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to a Loss of Control Hazard
The front lower suspension arm can crack during use which could lead to loss of control, posing a risk of severe injury or death.
- 2011-01-18CPSCXantrex Technology Inc. - a subsidiary of Schneider Electric, of Livermore, Calif.Schneider Electric Recalls Xantrex GT Series Grid Tie Solar Inverters Due to Injury Hazard
A component of the inverter can degrade, causing out gassing within the wiring compartment of the inverter. When arcing occurs, gasses could build and force the compartment cover to be blown off. If the cover is blown off with sufficient force it can injure the user or person, or cause damage to property in close proximity to the inverter.
- 2011-01-13CPSCAlpha Industries, of Chantilly, Va.Alpha Industries Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
The hooded sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hoods which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.
- 2011-01-13CPSCPrairie Mountain Inc., of Lockwood, MissouriPrairie Mountain Inc. Recalls Youth Jackets Due to Strangulation Hazard
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2011-01-12NHTSA-EquipmentBALDWIN FILTERSBALDWIN FILTERS — LOSS OF ENGINE POWER/OIL FILTERS
THIS CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND/OR THE CAUSING THE CRANK SHAFT TO FAIL. LOSS OF ENGINE POWER COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2011-01-12CPSCWhite-Rodgers of St. Louis, Mo.White-Rodgers Recalls Home Heating and Cooling Thermostats Due to Fire Hazard
The programmable thermostats constantly charge the backup AA batteries used to power the thermostat's clock. This can cause the batteries to leak, resulting in a fire hazard.
- 2011-01-12CPSCMarker Völkl USA, of Lebanon, N.H.Marker Völkl USA and Kästle Recall Ski Bindings Due to Fall Hazard
Steel springs in the heel pieces of the bindings could break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
- 2011-01-12CPSCDiscovery Toys LLC, of Livermore, Calif.Toy Mobile Phones Recalled by Discovery Toys Due to Choking Hazard
The clear plastic antenna can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2011-01-12CPSCCalisson Inc., of Dana Point, Calif.Teething Rings Recalled by Calisson Due to Ingestion Hazard
If the teething ring is punctured, bacteria and mold can grow inside the teether's untreated liquid. This poses an ingestion hazard to infants and can lead to diarrhea and vomiting.
- 2011-01-12CPSCKid O Products, LLC of Perth Amboy, N.J.Kid O Products Recalls Baby Rattles Due To Choking Hazard
The baby rattle's beads can come off when the rattle is twisted or pulled forcefully, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2011-01-11CPSCAriens Company, of Brillion, Wisc.Snow Throwers Recalled by Ariens Company Due to Injury Hazard
Users trying to clear the collector or discharge chute while the machine is operating could be at risk of a finger or hand injury hazard.
- 2011-01-11CPSCMejoong Corp. dba Hot KidsChildren's Hooded Sweatshirts and Jackets With Drawstrings Recalled by Hot Kids Due to Strangulation Hazard
The children's hooded sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood and/or waist that can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.
- 2011-01-11CPSCForia International Inc., of City of Industry, Calif.Men's Sherpa Shirts Recalled by Foria International Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
The shirts fail to meet the federal flammability standard for wearing apparel and pose a risk of burn injury.
- 2011-01-11CPSCThe Vermont Teddy Bear Co. Inc., dba Pajamagram, of Shelburne, Vt.Infant and Toddler Footed Pajamas Recalled by Pajamagram Due to Choking Hazard
The metal snaps that attach the hood to pajamas can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2011-01-11CPSCGD Midea Air Conditioning Equipment Ltd., of ChinaGE and Professional Series Brand Dehumidifiers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
A component in the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2011-01-06CPSCJean Bourget Inc., of New York, N.Y.JB Inc. Recalls Lili Gaufrette Children's Hooded Cardigans with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
The cardigans have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
- 2011-01-06CPSCGong Ming Xia Cun Plastic Mfy, Bao An, ChinaChristmas Tree Shops Recalls Oven Rack Guard Due to Fire Hazard
The product cannot withstand the high temperatures stated on the packaging and can overheat posing a fire hazard.
- 2011-01-06CPSCITT Water Technology, Inc., of Seneca Falls, N.Y.ITT Water Technology Recalls Pumps Due to Electric Shock/Electrocution Hazard
Sump pumps installed without ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection can pose an electric shock or electrocution hazard if touched by the consumer. IF YOU SUSPECT THAT YOU HAVE ONE OF THE RECALLED PUMPS AND IT IS PLUGGED IN, DO NOT TOUCH IT, THE WATER AROUND IT OR THE SURROUNDING FLOOR AREA.
- 2011-01-06CPSCQuoizel Inc. of Goose Creek, S.C.Quoizel Inc. Recalls Outdoor Hanging Lantern Due to Fall Hazard
The glass lantern can separate from the top support ring and fall, injuring people who are nearby.
- 2011-01-05CPSCBlack Diamond Equipment, Ltd. of Salt Lake City, UtahAvalung Backpacks Recalled by Black Diamond Equipment Due to Suffocation Hazard
The air intake tubing can crack under cold temperatures, causing the unit not to function as intended, posing a suffocation hazard.
- 2011-01-04CPSCSalsa Cycles, a subsidiary of Quality Bicycle Products, of Bloomington, Minn.Salsa Cycles Recalls Handlebar Stems Due to Fall Hazard
The handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
- 2010-12-29CPSCAmerican Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, Calif.American Honda Recalls Snowblowers Due to Fire Hazard
The fuel tank joint and O-ring located on the underside of the fuel tank can seep or drip fuel over time, posing a fire hazard.
- 2010-12-27NHTSA-EquipmentFEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATIONFEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION — REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES
IF THERE IS A SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING, THE DRIVER CAN LOOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2010-12-23CPSCQVC, of West Chester, Pa.QVC Recalls Spinning Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard
The candle holders can catch fire, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2010-12-23CPSCBabyUnited LLC dba BabyLegs of Seattle, Wash.BabyLegs Recalls Baby Socks and Leg Warmers with Heart Appliqué Due to Choking Hazard
The leg warmers and socks have a heart appliqué that can detach, posing a choking hazard to small children.
- 2010-12-23CPSCSTIHL Incorporated of Virginia Beach, Va.STIHL Inc. Recalls Chain Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
The throttle trigger may stick after it has been released by the operator, which could cause the engine to continue to run at a speed that drives the saw chain. This can pose a risk of a laceration injury to the user or a bystander.
- 2010-12-22CPSCBad Boy Enterprises LLC, of Natchez, Miss.BB Buggies Recalls Classic Bad Boy Buggies Again Due To Crash Hazard
The off-road vehicles can accelerate without warning, posing a risk of injury to the user and/or bystanders.
- 2010-12-22CPSCMichaels Stores Inc., of Irving, TexasMichaels Stores Recalls Silver Tree Tealight Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard
The tealight cups are positioned where the flame from the candles can ignite other parts of the candle holder, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
- 2010-12-22CPSCOriental Trading Company, Inc. of Omaha, Ne.Ceramic Banks Recalled by Oriental Trading Company Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The yellow surface paint on the banks contains excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law.
- 2010-12-22CPSCDarton, of Huang Yun, ChinaZoom Buggy Cars and Dream Pillow Stars Recalled by Kindermusik Due to Choking Hazard
The wheels on the Zoom Buggy cars and plastic beads on the Dream Pillow Star can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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