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.
- 2010-12-21NHTSA-EquipmentALPS ELECTRIC CO., LTDALPS ELECTRIC CO., LTD — AIRBAG CIRCUIT/CLOCK SPRING WIRING CONNECTOR
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVER'S FRONTAL AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED OR AT ALL, AND THEREFORE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT THE DRIVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
- 2010-12-16CPSCSTIHL Incorporated, of Virginia Beach, Va.Trimmers/Brushcutters Recalled by STIHL Incorporated Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Vibration from the ignition module may cause the trimmer head to loosen and detach from the mounting, posing an injury hazard.
- 2010-12-16CPSCTOA Electronics Inc., of Burlingame, Calif.Paging Loudspeakers Recalled By TOA Electronics Due to Risk of Impact Injury
The speaker housing can crack at the mounting bracket, causing the speakers to fall from their mounting. This poses a risk of injury from impact to consumers. Higher failure rates have occurred in high temperature and humidity environments.
- 2010-12-16CPSCFagor America Inc., of Lyndhurst, N.J.Fagor America Inc. Recalls Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard
The refrigerator's control board can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2010-12-16CPSCSplendid (a division of VF Contemporary Brands, Inc.)Girls' Hooded Zip Jacket and Vest Sets with Drawstrings Recalled By Splendid Due to Strangulation Hazard
The hooded zip jackets and the vest sets have drawstrings through the hoods which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.
- 2010-12-16CPSCThe Sterno Group LLC, of Des Plaines, Ill.Sterno Recalls Portable Butane Stoves Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The stove's "on-off" valve can fail to close completely when turned to the "off" position, causing butane to leak from the stove. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
- 2010-12-16CPSCWal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, ArkansasWal-Mart Recalls Electric Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
The heaters can malfunction resulting in overheating, smoking, burning, melting and fire.
- 2010-12-15CPSCCDX Group Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y.Lamps Recalled by CDX Group Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
Substandard electrical wiring, connections and plugs in these lamps pose a fire and shock risk to consumers.
- 2010-12-14CPSCExtech Instruments, of Waltham, Mass.Extech Instruments Recalls Digital Clamp and Multimeters due to Electrocution Hazard
When the battery runs low, the meters can fail to give an accurate voltage reading, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is off or low. This poses an electrocution hazard.
- 2010-12-14CPSCOne World Technologies, of Anderson, S.C.Portable Table-Saws Recalled by Ryobi Due to Laceration Hazard
The saw blade on the motor carriage could be misaligned, posing a laceration hazard.
- 2010-12-10CPSCMeyer Trading Company Limited, of Hong Kong, ChinaCast Iron Skillets Sold by QVC Recalled Due to Burn Hazard; Manufactured by Meyer Trading
Small pieces of the enamel coating can pop off when the skillet is heated, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
- 2010-12-09CPSCAmerican Eagle Outfitters Inc., of Pittsburgh, Pa.Toddler Girl Garments Recalled by American Eagle Outfitters Due to Choking Hazard
The metal clasp at the waistband can detach from the garment, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2010-12-09CPSCSeattle Bike Supply of Kent, Wash.Seattle Bike Supply Recalls Redline Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
The head tube can separate from the frame, causing the rider to lose control and fall. This poses a risk of serious injury.
- 2010-12-09NHTSA-EquipmentMeritor, Inc.Meritor, Inc. — WHEEL SEPARATION
SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2010-12-09NHTSA-EquipmentMeritor, Inc.Meritor, Inc. — TRAILER AXLES/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.
- 2010-12-07CPSCGeneral Wax & Candle Company, of North Hollywood, Calif.Silver Metallic Pillar Candles Sold Exclusively at Bed Bath & Beyond Stores Recalled By General Wax & Candle Company Due to Fire Hazard
The metallic paint on the candles can ignite, posing a risk of fire.
- 2010-12-07CPSCTarget Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.Circo Children's Camping Combo Pack Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target Stores
The floor of the tent failed a flammability test and poses a fire hazard.
- 2010-12-07CPSCMeyer Corporation, U.S., of Vallejo, Calif.Rachael Ray™ Brand Two Quart Teakettle Recalled by Meyer Corporation, U.S. Due to Burn Hazard
Water heated in the teakettles can spill and spray while being poured, posing a burn hazard.
- 2010-12-06NHTSA-EquipmentKINEDYNE CORPORATIONKINEDYNE CORPORATION — AFTERMARKET COMBINATION WINCH BAR
THIS ANOMALY MAY CAUSE THE WELD JOINT TO FAIL AND THE BOX END TO ABRUPTLY SEPARATE DURING NORMAL USE. IF THE WELD FAILS UNEXPECTEDLY, THE WINCH BAR COULD STRIKE THE USER OR CAUSE THE USER TO LOSE HIS OR HER BALANCE AND FALL (ESPECIALLY WHEN THE USER IS POSITIONED ON TOP OF THE TRAILER OR ITS CARGO DURING USE).
- 2010-12-02CPSCAmerican Tack & Hardware Co. Inc. (AmerTac), of Saddle River, N.J.AmerTac Recalls Night Lights Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
An electrical short circuit in the night light can cause it to overheat and smolder or melt which can burn consumers or result in a fire.
- 2010-12-02CPSCLearning Curve Brands Inc. d/b/a The First Years, of Oak Brook, Ill.The First Years® Recalls American Red Cross® Cabinet Swing Locks; Latches Can Fail to Prevent Access by Children
The installed latches can break and children could gain access to contents of a cabinet, posing the risk of exposure to hazardous items.
- 2010-12-01CPSCLowe's Stores Recall to Repair Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds; Two Near Strangulations Involved Young Children
Roman Shades: Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. Roll-Up Blinds: Strangulations can occur if the lifting loop slides off the side of the blind and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material.
- 2010-11-23CPSCMTD Consumer Group Inc., of Cleveland, OhioCub Cadet Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Risk of Loss of Control
The front lower ball joint can detach and cause a loss of steering control. This poses a crash hazard for consumers.
- 2010-11-23CPSCNingbo Dongji Electronic Tech Co. LTC, of Ningbo, Dongki, ChinaMeijer Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
The oscillating mechanism in the heaters can short out, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2010-11-23CPSCGeneral Wax & Candle Company, of North Hollywood, Calif.Metallic Taper Candles Sold Exclusively at Yankee Candle Stores Recalled by General Wax & Candle Company Due to Fire Hazard
The metallic paint can ignite on the candles, posing a risk of fire.
- 2010-11-23CPSCRobert Bosch Tool Corporation, of Mt. Prospect, IllinoisRobert Bosch Tool Corp. Recalls Bosch Hammer Drills Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
The models have a grounding system and trigger switch that could cause ground wire abrasion and/or ground connector failure posing a shock hazard. In addition, the switch trigger could become stuck in the "on" position posing an injury hazard to the user.
- 2010-11-23CPSCMacSports Inc., of La Verne, Calif.L.L.Bean Recalls Folding Camp Rockers Due to Fall Hazard
The plastic anchors attaching the fabric seat back to the frame can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
- 2010-11-23CPSCJ & H International, of Morris Plains, N.J.Stainless Steel Carafes Recalled by J & H International Due to Burn Hazard
The handle can come loose from the body of the carafe and cause liquid to spill, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
- 2010-11-22CPSCBassett Furniture Industries, Inc., of Bassett, Va.Bassettbaby Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards
The crib's drop-side rail can malfunction, detach or otherwise fail, causing part of the drop side to detach from the crib. When a drop-side rail partially detaches, it creates a space between the drop-side and the crib mattress. An infant or toddler's body can become entrapped in the space, which can lead to strangulation and/or suffocation. A child also can fall out of the crib. Drop-side incidents also can occur due to incorrect assembly and age-related wear and tear.
- 2010-11-22CPSCKatadyn North America Inc. of Minneapolis, Minn.Camping Stoves and Equipment Recalled by Katadyn North America Due to Fire Hazard
Damaged fuel lines and/or O-rings may cause fuel leakage, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
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