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.
- 2010-11-22NHTSA-EquipmentJL AUDIO, INC.JL AUDIO, INC. — MOBILE AUDIO AMPLIFIER/OVERHEATS
THIS CAN PRODUCE SMOKE AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE MOTOR VEHICLE.
- 2010-11-19CPSCBRP US Inc., of Sturtevant, WisconsinBRP Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Explosion Hazard
Electrostatic changes can accumulate and spark in the fuel tank when the engine is left idling, posing an explosion hazard that could result in serious injuries or death.
- 2010-11-19CPSCVOS Sports Inc., City of Industry, Calif.Children's Hooded Jackets and Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled By VOS Sports 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.
- 2010-11-19CPSCTH Industries, of TaiwanFull Speed Ahead Crank Sets Used By Numerous Bicycle Manufacturers Recalled Due To Crash Hazard
If the fixing bolt is over-tightened on the non-drive crank arm, the bolt shoulder can crack or break. If this occurs, the non-drive arm can fall off the bicycle causing the rider to crash and suffer injuries.
- 2010-11-19CPSCSomfy Systems Inc., of Dayton, N.J.Motorized Awnings Recalled by Somfy Systems Due to Shock Hazard
The awning motor's power cable can be severed while the awning is opened or closed manually, posing a risk of electrical shock to the user.
- 2010-11-18CPSCSportcraft Ltd., of Budd Lake, N.J.Sportcraft Recalls Pogo Sticks Sold Exclusively at The Sports Authority Due to Risk of Serious Injury
The aluminum rivets on the pogo stick's frame tubes can break and cause the support clamp to detach and release the spring, posing fall and laceration hazards to consumers.
- 2010-11-16CPSCAmerican Honda Motor Co., of Torrance, Calif.Mini Tillers with Honda Engines Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
A rubber grommet that is part of the engine's fuel tank can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
- 2010-11-16CPSCBeman, of Salt Lake City, UtahBeman Recalls Bowhunting Arrows; Arrows Can Break and Hit Unintended Targets
The recalled arrows can break when launched and hit unintended targets, posing a puncture hazard to the user and bystanders.
- 2010-11-12CPSCGiant Manufacturing Co. Ltd., of TaiwanGiant Recalls Anthem X 29er Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
The frame can crack at the junction of the seat post and top tube, posing a fall hazard to riders.
- 2010-11-12CPSCPottery Barn, of San Francisco, Calif.Pottery Barn Recalls Lamps Due to Shock Hazard
The electrical wire that runs through the lamps can be pinched or severed at the lamp's adjustable joint, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.
- 2010-11-12NHTSA-EquipmentSIEMENS CORPORATIONSIEMENS CORPORATION — CIRCUIT BREAKERS/SPRING CLIP FAILURE
IF THE SPRING CLIP BREAKS, IT COULD RESULT IN A LOOSE CONNECTION OF THE BREAKER TO THE STAB. OVER TIME, THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURE, ARCING OR THERMAL DAMAGE AT THE CONNECTION POINT WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
- 2010-11-10CPSCHanover Direct Inc., (also known as Domestications, The Company Store, and Company Kids) of Weehawken, N.J.Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall of Roman Shades, Roll-Up Blinds, and Roller Blinds by Hanover Direct/Domestications
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 loops slide 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. Roller Blinds: Strangulations can occur if the blind's continuous loop bead chain or continuous loop pull cord is not attached to the wall or the floor with the tension device provided and a child's neck becomes entangled in the free-standing loop.
- 2010-11-10CPSCRocking Horse Depot, of Buckeye, Ariz.Rocking Horse Depot Recalls to Repair Rocking Horse Toys Due to Strangulation Hazard
The reins on the rocking horse bridle are long enough to form a loop around a child's head and neck, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.
- 2010-11-10CPSCBig Ideas Marketing, of Owings Mills, Md.Big Ideas Marketing Recalls to Repair Horse-on-a-Stick Toys Due to Strangulation Hazard
The reins on horse-on-a-stick toy's bridle are long enough to form a loop around a child's head and neck, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.
- 2010-11-09CPSCClub Car, LLC of Augusta, Ga.Club Car Recalls Golf Cars and Hospitality, Utility and Transport Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard
The brake pedal can crack and separate, resulting in a loss of braking ability. This can result in a crash.
- 2010-11-09CPSCRollerblade USA, of West Lebanon, N.H.Rollerblade USA Recalls to Repair Inline Skates Due to Risk of Injury
The frame mounting bolts and wheel axle bolts can be loose on new skates. Loose wheels or frames on the skates can cause the rider to fall, posing a risk of injury.
- 2010-11-04CPSCBritax Child Safety Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.Infant Car Seats Recalled by Britax Due to Laceration and Choking Hazards
The harness chest clip can break and pose a laceration hazard. Due to its small size it also poses a choking hazard.
- 2010-11-02CPSCHunter Safety System of Danville, Ala.Hunter Safety System Recalls Carabiners Due to Fall Hazard
The pins in the carabiners can detach, causing a climbing strap to break free from the safety harness. This can result in the climber falling.
- 2010-11-02CPSCHaier America Trading LLC, New York, N.Y.Haier America Recalls Chest Freezers Due to Fire Hazard
A capacitor in the freezer's circuitry can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
- 2010-10-29CPSCJintan Haotefu Garments Co., Ltd.Girls' Ruffle Vests Recalled by The Children's Place Due to Choking Hazard
Metal snaps can detach from garment causing a choking hazard.
- 2010-10-29NHTSA-EquipmentTREDIT TIRE & WHEEL CO INCTREDIT TIRE & WHEEL CO INC — 15" PAINTED WHEEL/MIS-ALIGNED WELDS
THE WHEELS MAY BREAK WHILE IN USE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- 2010-10-28CPSCEaston Sports, of Scotts Valley, Calif.Bicycles Recalled by Easton Sports; Seat Post Poses Fall Hazard
The carbon top clamp of the seat post can crack, posing a fall hazard to the user.
- 2010-10-28CPSCGreenbrier International Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.Dollar Tree Recalls Children's Halloween Lanterns Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The bulb in the battery-operated lanterns can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
- 2010-10-28NHTSA-EquipmentBritax Child Safety, Inc.Britax Child Safety, Inc. — CHEST CLIP FRACTURES
THE SHARP EDGES OF THE BROKEN CHEST CLIP COULD CREATE A RISK OF A SKIN LACERATION AND THE FRACTURED COMPONENTS OF THE CHEST CLIP MAY PRESENT A SMALL PARTS/CHOKING HAZARD.
- 2010-10-27CPSCDeere & Company, of Moline, Ill.Mowers Equipped with Foot Lift Option and Foot Lift Options Kits Recalled by John Deere Due to Injury Hazard
A bolt in the right-hand steering lever can catch on the tab of the foot lift stop and lock in place, causing the steering lever to remain in the forward travel position, posing an injury hazard to the driver.
- 2010-10-27CPSCPrimal Vantage Co., Inc., of Randolph, N.J.Primal Vantage Expands Recall of Plastic Tree Steps Due to Fall Hazard
The plastic portion of the step can break, posing a fall hazard to the user.
- 2010-10-27CPSCMeijer, of Grand Rapids, Mich.Meijer Recalls Infant Shoes Due to Choking Hazard
The shoe lace toggles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2010-10-27NHTSA-EquipmentAdvics North America, Inc.Advics North America, Inc. — BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
A LEAK OF BRAKE FLUID COULD LEAD TO A CHANGE IN BRAKE PEDAL FEEL AND, OVER TIME, A DEGRADATION IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- 2010-10-26CPSCGE Appliances & Lighting, of Louisville, Ky.GE Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard
Water condensation can drip onto the electronic control board, causing a short circuit and resulting in an overheated connector. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2010-10-22CPSCVictory Land Group Inc., of Bartlett, Ill.Victory Land Group Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Sold Exclusively at Kmart 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 the 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 can also fall out of the crib. Drop-side incidents can also occur due to age-related wear and tear.
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