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.
- 2009-11-12CPSCEaston Sports, of Scotts Valley, Calif.Bicycles Recalled by Easton Sports; Stem Failure Poses Fall Hazard
The bicycle stem can crack and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of serious injury if the rider falls.
- 2009-11-12CPSCHomelite Consumer Products Inc., of Anderson, S.C.Backpack Blowers Recalled by Homelite Due to Fire Hazard
The fuel tank can leak gasoline, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2009-11-12CPSCStrongBuilt, of Waterproof, La.Treestands Recalled by Gander Mountain Company Due to Fall Hazard
The clasp may open unexpectedly if the strap is fastened incorrectly, causing the treestand and user to fall to the ground.
- 2009-11-10CPSCHon-Kwang Electric (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd., of Guang-Dong, ChinaPower Adapters Used with IBM RDX Back Up Disk Hard Drives Recalled Due to Shock Hazard
A plastic weld on the power adapters can fail and allow two parts to separate, exposing live electrical contacts. This poses a shock hazard to consumers.
- 2009-11-10CPSCGehl Foods Inc., of Germantown, Wis.Gehl Foods Recalls Nacho Cheese and Chili Sauce Dispensers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The dispenser's fan blade can come into contact with the heater coil, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
- 2009-11-09CPSCMaclaren USA, Inc., of South Norwalk, Conn.Maclaren USA Recalls to Repair Strollers Following Fingertip Amputations
The stroller's hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller.
- 2009-11-05CPSCMacPherson's, of Emeryville, Calif.Children's Art Easels Recalled by MacPherson's Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The chalkboard surface coating contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- 2009-11-05CPSCSamsung Electronics America Inc., of Ridgefield Park, N.J.Samsung Over-the-Range Microwaves Recalled Due to Shock Hazard
If an installation bolt comes in contact with an electrical component inside the unit and the microwave is plugged into an ungrounded outlet, it could create a shock hazard.
- 2009-11-05CPSCPow Can, of Zhejiang, ChinaThe Life is Good Company Travel Mugs Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
The travel mugs can become excessively hot to the touch when filled with hot liquids, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
- 2009-11-05CPSCAdventure Playsets, of Amarillo, TexasAdventure Playsets Recall to Repair Backyard Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard
The plastic-coated lumber on the horizontal ladder (monkey bar/swing beam) can weaken over time due to rotting of the whitewood (spruce, pine and fir species), resulting in a fall hazard.
- 2009-11-03NHTSA-EquipmentRicon CorporationRicon Corporation — WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/INTERLOCK BELT
IF THE BUCKLE IS NOT FULLY LATCHED, THE LIFT CAN OPERATE AND A WHEELCHAIR MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY PROTECTED AGAINST MOVEMENT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY TO THE WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT.
- 2009-11-03NHTSA-EquipmentCUSTOM CHROMECUSTOM CHROME — REPLACEMENT MOTORCYCLE HANDLEBARS
SEPARATION OF THE HANDLEBAR COMPONENTS DURING OPERATION COULD CAUSE A CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
- 2009-10-28CPSCArctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard
Oil can leak into the engine compartment, posing a fire hazard to consumers. In addition, the fuel tank can come into contact with the engine posing a possibility of wearing through and fuel leakage.
- 2009-10-28CPSCSony Electronics Inc. of San Diego, Calif.Sony Recalls Computer AC Adapters Due to Shock Hazard
Insulation inside the AC adapter can fail over time, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
- 2009-10-28CPSCDGI LLC, of Warren, N.J.Halloween Flashlights Sold Exclusively at Target Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
The flashlights can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
- 2009-10-27CPSCLouis Hornick & Co. Inc., of New York, N.Y.Near Strangulation of Children Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Louis Hornick & Co.; Sold Exclusively at Bed Bath & Beyond
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.
- 2009-10-27CPSCBelkin International Inc., of Compton, Calif.Belkin International Inc. Recalls SurgeMaster Surge Protectors Due to Shock Hazard
The molding of the plastic 360 degree rotating plug, which allows for easy cord movement, can crack or detach from the plug assembly, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
- 2009-10-27CPSCWhole Space Industries LTD, of Centereach, N.Y.Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Whole Space; Sold Exclusively by Hanover Direct/Domestications
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.
- 2009-10-27CPSCIKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa.Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair IKEA 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.
- 2009-10-22CPSCThe Toro Co., of Bloomington, Minn.Toro Recalls Zero Turn Mowers Due to Burn Hazard
The coolant overflow container on the recalled mowers can become over-pressurized and cause hot coolant to spray on the operator. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.
- 2009-10-22CPSCCoby Electronics Corp., of Lake Success N.Y.Coby Electronics Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold with Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard
The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2009-10-22CPSCCambridge Silversmiths Ltd. Inc., of Fairfield, N.J.Flatware Recalled by Cambridge Silversmiths Due to Choking Hazard
The plastic decorative inserts on the flatware's handles can detach during dishwashing, posing a choking hazard to children.
- 2009-10-22CPSCA-One Textile & Towel, of Karachi, PakistanBlair Expands Recall To All Women's Chenille Apparel Due to Burn Hazard; Additional Reported Deaths Prompt Re-Announcement of Robe Recall
Some of these products fail to meet the federal flammability standard and present a risk of serious burns to consumers if the garments are exposed to an open flame.
- 2009-10-22NHTSA-EquipmentLERADO SUCCESS, INCLERADO SUCCESS, INC — INFANT CHILD RESTRAINT/CUT WEBBING/CRACKED BASE
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY RESTRAINED, THEREBY INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
- 2009-10-21CPSCCoyne's & Company, of Minneapolis, Minn.Haunted House Screen Candle Holders Recalled by Coyne's & Co. Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Yankee Candle
The window panes on the screen can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
- 2009-10-21CPSCBad Boy Enterprises LLC, of Natchez, Miss.Off-Road Utility Vehicles Recalled by Bad Boy Enterprises Due To Crash Hazard
The off-road vehicles can accelerate without warning, posing a risk of injury to the user and/or bystander.
- 2009-10-21CPSCIdea Village Products Corp., of Wayne (formerly of Fairfield), N.J.Idea Village Recalls Wireless Light Switches Due to Fire Hazard
The light switch receiver, which fits into the wall outlet, can overheat and pose a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2009-10-20CPSCWincraft Inc., of Winona, Minn.Wincraft Inc. Recalls Sports Themed Lamps Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards
An electrical problem with the lamps can pose fire, burn and shock hazards to consumers.
- 2009-10-20NHTSA-EquipmentEATON AEROQUIP, INC.EATON AEROQUIP, INC. — HOSE FITTINGS FOR SEWER CLEANERS
IF THE FITTINGS FAIL, PERSONS OPERATING THE UNIT OR OTHER PERSONS NEARBY COULD BE INJURED OR PROPERTY DAMAGE COULD OCCUR.
- 2009-10-16CPSCComfort Office Furniture, LTD, China aka Evergood Co. Ltd.Raynor Marketing Recalls Quantum Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Office Depot Stores
The bolts attaching the seatback on the recalled chairs can loosen and detach, posing a fall and injury hazard to consumers.
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