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.
- 2009-09-01CPSCWal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.Wal-Mart Announces Recall Expansion of Durabrand DVD Players Due to Fire Hazard
The DVD player's circuit board can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
- 2009-08-27CPSCBaby Jogger LLC, of Richmond, Va.Baby Jogger Recalls Strollers Due to Fall Hazard
The stroller's restraint buckle could break or unlatch allowing the child or infant to fall out.
- 2009-08-27CPSCFrigidaire, a division of Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Augusta, Ga.Frigidaire and Kenmore Smoothtop Electric Ranges Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
Depending on the model, the surface heating elements can: 1) turn on spontaneously without being switched on; 2) fail to turn off after being switched off; or, 3) heat to different temperatures than selected. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
- 2009-08-27CPSCLiquidation Outlet, Inc., of Lakewood, Wash.Liquidation Outlet, Inc. Recalls Action Figure Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard; Sold Exclusively at Dollar Stores
The action figure toys have surface paints which contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- 2009-08-27CPSCIKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa.Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard Prompts Recall of Sofa-bed Mattresses by IKEA
The mattress and seat cushions intended to be used as a mattress fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2009-08-27CPSCQuiksilver, Inc., of Huntington Beach, Calif.Quiksilver Recalls Girls' Hoodies with Waist Drawstrings Due to Entrapment Hazard
The cotton hoodie has a waist drawstring that could pose an entrapment hazard to children.
- 2009-08-26CPSCVertical Land Inc., of Panama City Beach, Fla.Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall To Repair Window Blinds By Vertical Land
Horizontal Blinds: The blinds do not have inner cord stop devices to prevent the accessible inner cords from being pulled out. If an inner cord is pulled out, a child can become entangled in the loop and strangle. Vertical Blinds: Strangulations can occur if a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop formed by the bead chain or by the cord with a weighted device. Cellular Shades: Strangulations can occur if a child's neck becomes entangled on the shade's free-standing looped cord.
- 2009-08-26CPSCVirginia Iron and Metal Company Inc. (VIMCO), of Ashland, Va.Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roller Shades by Lutron Shading Solutions
Strangulations can occur if the shade's looped bead chain is not attached to the wall or the floor and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop.
- 2009-08-26CPSCVictoria Classics of Edison, N.J.Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Victoria Classics Roman Shades; Sold Exclusively by Target Stores
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. Exposed operating cords can knot or tangle creating a strangulation loop.
- 2009-08-26CPSCPottery Barn Kids/Williams-Sonoma, Inc. of San Francisco, Calif.Near Strangulation of Children Prompts Recall of Roman Shades; Sold Exclusively at Pottery Barn Kids
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.
- 2009-08-26CPSCIKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa.Near Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman Blinds; Sold Exclusively at IKEA
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. The Roman blind has a continuous looped bead chain that when not attached to the wall or floor, hangs loosely by the blind, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2009-08-26CPSCLewis Hyman Inc., of Carson, Calif.Strangulation Deaths of Children Prompt Recall to Repair of Roll-Up Blinds and Roman Shades by Lewis Hyman Inc.
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. 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.
- 2009-08-25CPSCAmeriwood Industries, of Wright City, Mo.Ameriwood Recalls Entertainment Stands Sold Exclusively at Walmart Stores Due to Tip-Over Hazard
Warning labels sold with the entertainment stands indicate incorrect size and weight limits for televisions used with the stands. A television that is too heavy or wide for the entertainment stand can make the unit unstable, posing a tip-over hazard to consumers.
- 2009-08-25CPSCPella Corp., of Pella, IowaPella Recalls Casement Windows Due to Impact Hazard
The hinge can break, causing the window sash to fall out, posing a risk of injury to persons beneath the window.
- 2009-08-25CPSCMaytag Corp., of Newton, IowaMaytag Expands Recall of Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard
An electrical failure in the relay, the component that turns on the refrigerator's compressor, can cause overheating and pose a serious fire hazard.
- 2009-08-20CPSCSterling Publishing Co. Inc, of New York, New YorkCloth Books Recalled by Sterling Publishing Co. Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard
A string attaching a ball to the book can become entangled in the basketball hoop element, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.
- 2009-08-20CPSCShanghai Oriland Toys Co. Ltd, of ChinaWeight Watchers Recalls Plush Hungry Figures and Magnets Due to Puncture Hazard
Sewing needles have been found in the stuffing of the Hungry Figures, posing a puncture hazard to consumers.
- 2009-08-20CPSCThe Modern Fan Co. Inc., of Ashland, OregonPensi Ceiling Fans Recalled by The Modern Fan Co. Due to Fall and Injury Hazard
The internal coupler that connects the down rod assembly to the motor can break and cause the fan to fall from the ceiling, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
- 2009-08-20CPSCWal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.DVD Players Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fire Hazard
The DVD players can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
- 2009-08-19CPSCNirve Sports Ltd., of Huntington Beach, Calif.Bicycles Recalled by Nirve 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.
- 2009-08-19CPSCAprebic/EVO Industry Co. Ltd., of TaiwanFelt Bicycles Recalls Cyclocross Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
The bicycle's fork steerer tube can break, causing the rider to lose control and fall, posing a risk of injury.
- 2009-08-19CPSCKrell Industries LLC, of Orange, Conn.Amplifiers Recalled by Krell Industries Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
The amplifiers were designed to operate at a temperature warm to the touch. However, a component input device can fail and cause the amplifiers to overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
- 2009-08-19CPSCOne World Technologies Inc., of Anderson, S.C.Ridgid Table Saws Sold Exclusively at Home Depot Recalled by One World Technologies Due to Laceration Hazard
The table saw's arbor shaft can fail when used with a stacked blade set (commonly known as a "stacked dado set"), which is used to cut grooves. The stacked blade set can be ejected from the saw, posing a potential laceration hazard to consumers.
- 2009-08-19CPSCBurley Design LLC, of Eugene, Ore.Burley Design Recalls Child Trailers Due to Risk of Injury
The axle assembly's internal sleeve can loosen, causing one wheel to separate from the trailer. This poses a risk of injury to the child occupant or bike rider.
- 2009-08-18CPSCApplica Consumer Products Inc., of Miramar, Fla.Black & Decker Coffeemakers Recalled By Applica Consumer Products Due to Burn Hazard
The coffeemakers can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
- 2009-08-18CPSCWoodstock International, of Bellingham, Wash.Remote Switches Recalled by Woodstock International Due to Fire Hazard
An incorrectly sized wire inside the remote switch can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2009-08-17NHTSA-EquipmentAFX North America, Inc.AFX North America, Inc. — MOTORCYCLE HELMETS
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE WEARER OF THE HELMET MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY PROTECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.
- 2009-08-13CPSCLand America Health and Fitness Co., of ChinaExercise Units Recalled by Nautilus Due to Fall Hazard
The footpads on the unit can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
- 2009-08-13CPSCHomelite Consumer Products Inc., of Anderson, S.C.Homelite, Husky and Black Max Generators Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot and Sam's Club Stores
The fuel gauge can leak excessive amounts of gasoline, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2009-08-13CPSCLittle Tikes, of Hudson, OhioLittle Tikes Recalls Children's Toy Workshop Sets and Trucks Due to Choking Hazard
The recalled workshop sets and trucks have oversized, plastic toy nails that can pose a choking hazard to young children.
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