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.
- 2010-06-15NHTSA-EquipmentYakima Products, Inc.Yakima Products, Inc. — HITCH MOUNT BICYCLE CARRIERS
THE MAST COULD FOLD UNEXPECTEDLY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
- 2010-06-15CPSCCrate and Barrel, a division of Euromarket Designs Inc., of Northbrook, Ill.Crate and Barrel Recalls Succulent Plant-Shaped Candles in a Pot Due to Fire Hazard
The wax in this candle melts quickly inside and overflows outside the pot and can ignite, posing a serious burn and fire hazard to consumers.
- 2010-06-15CPSCChicology of Ontario, Calif.Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roll-Up Blinds by Chicology
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.
- 2010-06-10CPSCPrym Consumer USA, of Spartanburg, S.C.Dritz Electric Scissors Recalled by Prym Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The electric scissors can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
- 2010-06-10CPSCIKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa.IKEA Recalls Roller Blinds, all Roman Blinds and all Roll-Up Blinds Due to Risk of Strangulation
Roller Blinds: Strangulations can occur if the blind's looped bead chain 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. Roman Blinds: 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. An additional hazard exists when the Roman blind has a continuous looped bead chain that if not attached to the wall or floor, which poses a strangulation hazard to children. 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.
- 2010-06-10CPSCRhino Toys Inc., of Santa Cruz, Calif.Rhino Toys Inc. Recalls Bead Toy Due to Choking Hazard
The toys' plastic wires can detach from the hubs due to insufficient adhesive, allowing the beads to slide off. The loose beads pose a choking hazard to young children.
- 2010-06-10CPSCGE Appliances & Lighting, of Louisville, Ky.GE Recalls Front Load Washers Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
A wire can break in the machine and make contact with a metal part on the washtub while the machine is operating, posing fire and shock hazards to consumers.
- 2010-06-08CPSCBayside Furnishings (a division of Whalen), of San Diego, Calif.Bayside Furnishings Recalls to Repair Youth Beds Sold at Costco Due to Entrapment Hazard
The headboard has a storage bin that poses an entrapment hazard to young children.
- 2010-06-07NHTSA-EquipmentROLL-RITE, LLCROLL-RITE, LLC — RELAY COMPONENT OF ELECTRIC TARP SYS/POSSIBLE FIRE
OVERHEATING OR BURNING OF THE RELAY MODULE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
- 2010-06-04CPSCARC International, of Millville, NJ.McDonald's Recalls Movie Themed Drinking Glasses Due to Potential Cadmium Risk
The designs on the glasses contain cadmium. Long term exposure to cadmium can cause adverse health effects.
- 2010-06-03CPSCOne Step Ahead, of Lake Bluff, Ill.One Step Ahead Recalls Children's Stacking Toys Due to Choking and Aspiration Hazard
The fabric covering the stacking ring's center pole can come apart at the seam exposing the foam material inside. The foam material poses choking and aspiration hazards to young children.
- 2010-06-03CPSCIKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa.Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard Prompts Recall of Mattresses by IKEA
The mattresses fail to meet the federal mandatory open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2010-06-03CPSCMaytag Corp. of Newton, Iowa or Maytag Corp. of Benton Harbor, Mich.Maytag Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard
An electrical failure in the dishwasher's heating element can pose a serious fire hazard.
- 2010-06-02CPSCSprout Stuff, of Austin, TexasInfant Death Prompts Recall of Ring Slings Made by Sprout Stuff Due to Suffocation Risk
Slings can pose two different types of suffocation hazards to babies. In the first few months of life, babies cannot control their heads because of weak neck muscles. The sling's fabric can press against an infant's nose and mouth, blocking the baby's breathing. Additionally, where a sling keeps the infant in a curled position bending the chin toward the chest, the airways can be restricted, limiting the oxygen supply. The baby will not be able to cry for help and can slowly suffocate.
- 2010-06-02CPSCVOX Amplification, of Melville, N.Y.VOX Amplification Recalls Amplifier Carrying Cases Due to Risk of Injury
The clasp on the shoulder strap is defective and can fail, allowing the amplifier to fall and pose a risk of injury to consumers.
- 2010-06-01CPSCBRP Finland Oy, FinlandBRP Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard
Friction between the fuel hose and the electronic control unit can cause the fuel hose to wear and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
- 2010-05-27NHTSA-EquipmentFCP GROTON, LLCFCP GROTON, LLC — REPLACEMENT STEERING CENTER DRAG LINK
THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT, WITHOUT WARNING, IN IMMEDIATE AND COMPLETE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
- 2010-05-27CPSCMaxfield and Oberton LLC, of New York, N.Y.Buckyballs High Powered Magnets Sets Recalled by Maxfield and Oberton Due to Violation of Federal Toy Standard
The high powered magnets sets were labeled "Ages 13+" and do not meet the mandatory toy standard F963-08 (effective August 17, 2009) which requires that such powerful magnets are not sold for children under 14. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.
- 2010-05-27CPSCLollytogs Ltd., of New York, N.Y.Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Lollytogs Due to Strangulation and Entanglement Hazards
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood and the vests have a drawstring through the waist which can pose strangulation and entanglement hazards to young children.
- 2010-05-27CPSCCost Plus Inc., of Oakland, Calif.Cost Plus Inc. Recalls Tea Glasses Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
The Moroccan tea glasses contain excessive levels of lead in the exterior coloring. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
- 2010-05-27CPSCHoover Inc., of Glenwillow, OhioHoover Recalls Upright Vacuum Cleaners Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
The power cord is not properly routed or securely seated in the cord rewind assembly allowing the power cord to be pulled loose. This poses fire and shock hazards.
- 2010-05-27CPSCS. Rothschild & Company Inc., of New York, N.Y.S. Rothschild & Co. Recalls Girls' Coats with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
Drawstrings on the detachable cape can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
- 2010-05-27CPSCColleen Karis Designs LLC, of Los Angeles, Calif.Basketball-Shaped Chair and Ottoman Sets Recalled by Colleen Karis Designs Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard; Sold at HomeGoods Stores
Surface paints on the lettering on both sides of the basketball chair could contain excessive levels of lead which is a violation of the federal lead paint standard.
- 2010-05-27CPSCHind Fashions, of New York, N.Y.Boys' Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Hind Fashions Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2010-05-25CPSCLoncin Industries Ltd., of ChinaCummins Power Generation Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire Hazard
Fuel can leak through the carburetor during normal usage, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2010-05-25CPSCBrunswick Bowling & Billiards Corp., of Lake Forest, Ill.Chairs Recalled by Brunswick Bowling & Billiards Corporation Due to Fall Hazard
The chair frame can separate from the seating section of the chair, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
- 2010-05-25CPSCPelican International, of Quebec, CanadaUtility Snow Sled Hitch Recalled by Pelican International Due to Injury Hazard
The screw(s) in the hitch can become loose and fall off due to vibrations when items are being towed, allowing the sled and hitch to detach from the towing vehicle. This poses an injury hazard to the user and bystanders.
- 2010-05-24NHTSA-EquipmentThule, Inc.Thule, Inc. — ROOFTOP BICYCLE CARRIER
THE BIKE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY.
- 2010-05-21CPSCChocolate Soup, of Raytown, Mo.Chocolate Soup Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirt Sets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood that can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2010-05-21CPSCHewlett-Packard Co., of Palo Alto, Calif.HP Expands Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
The recalled lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
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