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.
- 2010-09-01CPSCKompan Inc., of Tacoma, Wash.(from January 1998 through December 2003)Swing Sets Recalled by Kompan Inc. for Repair Due to Fall Hazard
The joint connection between the horizontal top beam and the vertical end bracket and support post system can crack and break, posing a fall and impact hazard to users.
- 2010-08-31CPSCSharp Electronics Corporation, of Mahwah, N.J.32-Inch Sharp LCD-TVs Recalled Due to Risk of Injury
The TV stand's neck support can break and cause the TV to tip-over, posing a risk of injury to the consumer.
- 2010-08-31CPSCSensio Inc. of Montreal, Quebec, CanadaSlow Cookers Recalled by Sensio Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Kohl's Department Stores
The slow cooker's control panel can overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard.
- 2010-08-26CPSCLakeshore Learning Materials, of Carson, Calif.Magnetic Maze Boards Recalled by Lakeshore Learning Materials Due to Choking, Intestinal and Aspiration Hazards
The magnetic maze board's plastic wand can separate and expose a magnet that can be a choking hazard to children. Also, if a child has more than one of these toys and the magnets detach and are swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.
- 2010-08-25CPSCMilestone AV Technologies LLC, of Savage, Minn.Television Wall Mounts Recalled by Milestone AV Technologies Due to Injury Hazard
The elbow joint components on the wall mount's arm do not fit together properly, causing the attached television to tilt and possibly fall when the television is adjusted. This could pose an injury hazard to a consumer.
- 2010-08-24CPSCMamaLittleHelper LLC, of Frisco, TexasBaby Hammock Metal Stands Recalled by MamaLittleHelper Due to Fall Hazard
The C-shaped metal stand can break where the curved arm attaches to the leg of the metal frame, posing a fall hazard to an infant in the hammock.
- 2010-08-24CPSCNingbo Spring Communications of ChinaChar-Broil Recalls Vertical Gas Smokers Due to Injury Hazard
When the temperature setting is in "low," the smoker's hose/valve/regulator (HVR) assembly does not allow sufficient gas to flow, causing the flame to extinguish. Gas continues to flow and build up inside the smoker. If the smoker is reignited the build-up of propane gas can cause an explosion that bursts the smoker's door open, posing an injury hazard.
- 2010-08-24CPSCMamaLittleHelper LLC, of Frisco, TexasBaby Hammocks Recalled by MamaLittleHelper Due to Suffocation Hazard
The side-to-side shifting or tilting of the hammock can cause the infant to roll and become entrapped or wedged against the hammock's fabric and/or mattress pad, resulting in a suffocation hazard.
- 2010-08-24CPSCWilliams-Sonoma Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.Williams-Sonoma Recalls Baby Bottle Warmers Due to Burn Hazard
The bottle warmers can overheat liquids and baby food, posing a burn hazard to adults and babies.
- 2010-08-23NHTSA-EquipmentYamaha Motor Corporation, USAYamaha Motor Corporation, USA — ACCESSORY HANDLEBARS
THE AFFECTED HANDLEBARS COULD BE WEAK ENOUGH IN THE AREA TO BREAK. SHOULD THIS BREAKAGE OCCUR WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS BEING OPERATED, THE OPERATOR COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
- 2010-08-23NHTSA-EquipmentFEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATIONFEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION — WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY
A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR IF THE WHEEL SEPARATES FROM THE VEHICLE.
- 2010-08-20NHTSA-EquipmentGARMIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.GARMIN INTERNATIONAL, INC. — PORTABLE AUTOMOTIVE GPS PRODUCTS/OVERHEATS
OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
- 2010-08-19CPSCWhite Tiger Traders Co. Ltd, of TaiwanWhite Tiger Outdoor Folding Chairs Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
The wooden frame of the chairs can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
- 2010-08-19CPSCLan Enterprises LLC of Hillsboro, Ore., and formerly of Beaverton, Ore.Lan Enterprises Recalls Zooper Tango Double Strollers Due to Collapse Hazard
The stroller's frame latch above the front wheels can fail when the stroller hits an object, causing the stroller to unexpectedly collapse. This can result in minor scrapes, cuts and bruises.
- 2010-08-18CPSCWhite Cap Construction Supply Inc., of Costa Mesa, Calif.Brigade Hickory Handle Sledge Hammers Recalled by White Cap Construction Supply Due to Risk of Injury
The head of the sledge hammer can loosen and detach, posing a risk of impact injury to consumers.
- 2010-08-18CPSCCerro Wire Inc., of Crothersville, Ind.Electrical Wire Recalled by Cerro Wire due to Fire Hazard
While the actual electrical wire has "14 gauge" printed on it, the packaging incorrectly labels the electrical wire as 12 gauge. If used as a 12 gauge wire, it can overload, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2010-08-17CPSCPowertec, of Carson, Calif.Powertec Recalls to Repair Leverage Gyms Due to Injury Hazard
Detachment of the exercise workbench from the gym system causes instability, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
- 2010-08-16NHTSA-EquipmentLippertLippert — TRAILER AXLE MISLOCATED WELD
THE SPINDLE MAY PARTIALLY OR COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE AXLE TUBE AND THE WHEEL AND THE HUB ASSEMBLY MAY COME OFF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
- 2010-08-12NHTSA-EquipmentWEBASTO PRODUCT NORTH AMERICA, INC.WEBASTO PRODUCT NORTH AMERICA, INC. — SUNROOF SEPARATION
IN THE EVENT OF A SEPARATION, THE FALLING GLASS COULD CAUSE A ROAD HAZARD THAT RESULTS IN A VEHICLE CRASH OR COULD STRIKE A TRAILING VEHICLE.
- 2010-08-12CPSCCircus World Displays Limited (CWD), of Niagara Falls, Ontario, CanadaCircus World Recalls Wireless Video Baby Monitors Due to Overheating Hazard
Wiring in the baby monitor camera can overheat and emit smoke, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
- 2010-08-11CPSCP. Graham Dunn, of Dalton, OhioP. Graham Dunn Recalls Toy Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
The wooden dowels can be installed at an angle, allowing the metal rattle inside to become exposed. This poses a serious choking hazard to young children.
- 2010-08-10NHTSA-EquipmentSuburban Manufacturing COSuburban Manufacturing CO — GAS COOK STOVES/POSSIBLE FIRE
A GAS LEAK OCCURRING IN THE AREA OF THE OVEN PILOT CAN CAUSE A FLASH WHEN THE GAS IGNITES, AND WOULD CAUSE A FIRE IF THE OVEN VALVE IS NOT PROPERLY TURNED OFF.
- 2010-08-10NHTSA-EquipmentCurt Manufacturing LLCCurt Manufacturing LLC — AFTERMARKET RECEIVER HITCH
IF THE AREA IN QUESTION FRACTURES OR BREAKS, THIS COULD CAUSE AN UNSTABLE DRIVING CONDITION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
- 2010-08-10CPSCAsurion, of Smyrna, Tenn.Asurion Recalls Counterfeit BlackBerry-branded Batteries Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
The counterfeit batteries can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.
- 2010-08-10CPSCLG Electronics Tianjin Appliance Co., of ChinaAdditional Reports of Fires and Low Consumer Response Rate Prompt Reannouncement of Goldstar and Comfort-Aire Dehumidifier Recall
The power connector for the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
- 2010-08-09NHTSA-EquipmentGENERAL PARTS, INC.GENERAL PARTS, INC. — ALTERNATOR OVERHEATS/FIRE
WHEN THE CIRCUIT IS DAMAGED, THERE IS A POTENTIAL TO GENERATE SUFFICIENT HEAT TO RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE OR HEAT DAMAGE, EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OFF.
- 2010-08-09NHTSA-EquipmentNATIONAL SEATING COMPANYNATIONAL SEATING COMPANY — DRIVER SEATS
THE SEAT COULD DROP UNEXPECTEDLY WITH OUT PRIOR WARNING AND COULD CAUSE MOMENTARY LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
- 2010-08-09CPSCNefit B.V. Inc., of the NetherlandsBosch Thermotechnology Recalls Boiler Survey Kits Due to Fire Hazard
The use of a silver-colored gas pipe adapter included in the service kit can lead to gas leakage, posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers.
- 2010-08-06NHTSA-EquipmentSchneider Electric USA, Inc.Schneider Electric USA, Inc. — ELECTRIC INVERTER/CHARGER/POSSIBLE FIRE
A SHORT CIRCUIT CAN RESULT IN THE UNIT OVERHEATING, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
- 2010-08-05CPSCKawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif.Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Injury Hazard
A faulty housing for the ignition switch can allow water to enter and activate the electric starter unintentionally. This poses a serious hazard of injury or death.
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