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.
- 2009-08-11CPSCGriffin International Cos., Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn.Wii(tm) Battery Recharge Stations Recalled by Griffin International Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
The battery pack can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard to the consumer.
- 2009-08-10NHTSA-EquipmentLIFT-ULIFT-U — WHEELCHAIR LIFTS
THE LIFT PASSENGER COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.
- 2009-08-10NHTSA-EquipmentCurt Manufacturing LLCCurt Manufacturing LLC — AFTERMARKET RECEIVER HITCH
A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR SHOULD THE TOWED VEHICLE SEPARATE FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE WHILE IN OPERATION.
- 2009-08-06CPSCTarget, of Minneapolis, Minn.Target Recalls Circo Booster Seats Due to Fall Hazard
The booster seat restraint buckle can open unexpectedly, allowing a child to fall from the chair and be injured.
- 2009-08-06CPSCGraco Children’s Products Inc., of Atlanta, Ga.Jump 'n Jive Doorway Jumpers Recalled by Graco Due to Choking Hazard
The recalled doorway jumpers include detachable toys that are attached to the jumper straps with strips of hook and loop fabric. The strips of fabric are not permanently attached to the toys and can become detached during use, posing a choking hazard.
- 2009-08-06CPSCDorel Juvenile Group USA, of Columbus, Ind.Dorel Juvenile Group Expands Recall of Safety 1st Stair Gates Due to Fall Hazard
The hinges that hold the stair gate in place can break, posing a fall hazard to children if the gate is placed at the top of the stairs.
- 2009-08-05CPSCGlobal Plastics Ltd., of City of Industry, Calif.Paper Towel Dispensers Recalled By Global Plastics Due to Fire Hazard
The dispenser's electric board can overheat posing a fire hazard.
- 2009-08-04CPSCPolaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.Polaris Recalls Ranger Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
An electrical short can lead to overheating in the rear tail light wiring harnesses, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2009-08-04CPSCKaplan Early Learning Company, of Lewisville, N.C.Baby Hammocks Recalled by Kaplan Early Learning Due to Fall and Strangulation Hazards
The hammock can flip over, posing a serious fall hazard and strangulation hazard to infants who become entrapped in the seat's restraint straps while upside down.
- 2009-08-04CPSCNova Natural Toys & Crafts LLC, of Williston, Vt.Baby Hammocks Recalled by Nova Natural Toys & Crafts Due to Fall and Strangulation Hazards
The hammock can flip over, posing a serious fall hazard and strangulation hazard to infants who become entrapped in the seat's restraint straps while upside down.
- 2009-08-04CPSCRussell Brands LLC, of Alexander City, Ala.Spalding In-Ground Basketball Hoops Recalled By Russell Brands Due to Impact Hazard
The bolts at the base can fail, causing the unit to fall. This poses a risk of serious injury to consumers.
- 2009-08-04CPSCBlack & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.Increasing Injuries Prompt Black & Decker to Reannounce Recall of Trimmers/Edgers Due to Laceration and Burn Hazards
The trimmer/edger's spool, spool cap and pieces of trimmer string can come loose during use and become airborne projectiles, posing a serious laceration hazard to the user, as well as bystanders. The trimmer/edgers can also overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
- 2009-08-04CPSCRoss Stores Inc., of Pleasanton, Calif.Ross Stores Recalls Plant Stands; Marble Top Can Detach and Fall on Consumers
The marble top of the plant stand can detach from the base and fall onto consumers, posing a risk of injury.
- 2009-07-31CPSCFender Musical Instruments Corp. (FMIC), of Scottsdale, Ariz.Bass Amplifiers Recalled by Fender Musical Instruments Due to Fire Hazard
The recalled amplifier's wiring can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
- 2009-07-30CPSCHanover Direct Inc., of Weehawken, N.J.Bed Steps Recalled by Domestications Due to Fall Hazard
The bed steps can break during use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
- 2009-07-30CPSCFrigidaire, of Cleveland, OhioFrigidaire Recalls Clothes Washers Due to Fire Hazard
An internal defect in the washer's drain pump can cause heat to build up, posing a fire hazard to the consumer.
- 2009-07-30CPSCAllway Tools Inc., of Bronx, New YorkSherwin-Williams Recalls Purdy Scrapers Due to Laceration Hazard
The recalled scraper's body can break away from the handle when struck against a hard object. This poses a laceration hazard to users.
- 2009-07-30CPSCLittle Tikes, of Hudson, OhioLittle Tikes Recalls Clubhouse Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard; New Assembly Directions to Be Provided
The recalled swing sets did not come with assembly directions for the swing seat harness. The swing seat harness assembly needs to be completed by the consumer. The swing seats can detach if the harness is not assembled properly, which could result in fall and injury during use.
- 2009-07-30CPSCKOMAN Sportswear, of Carlstadt, N.J.Boy's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings and Warm up Sets Recalled by Burlington Coat Factory Due to Strangulation Hazard
The sweatshirts and jackets to the warm up sets have drawstrings through the hoods, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2009-07-28NHTSA-EquipmentFASHTEK, INC.FASHTEK, INC. — AFTERMARKET HID CONVERSION KITS
THESE KITS PRODUCE EXCESSIVE GLARE TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC WHICH MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2009-07-28CPSCBlitz USA Inc., of Miami, Okla.Blitz USA Recalls Enviro-Flo(tm) Plus Fuel Containers Due to Fire Hazard
The spout's plunger cap can dislodge which can open the seal of the fuel container and allow gasoline vapors to escape. This could cause liquid gasoline to spill from the top of the container during use and result in a fire hazard.
- 2009-07-28CPSCBabyBjörn AB, of SwedenBabySwede LLC Recalls Bouncer Chairs Due to Laceration Hazard
Small sharp metal objects found in the padded area of the bouncer chair can protrude, posing a laceration hazard to children.
- 2009-07-27NHTSA-EquipmentIndiana Mills and Manufacturing Inc.Indiana Mills and Manufacturing Inc. — SIDE-ROLL AIR BAGS/INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT
INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE SIDE-ROLL PROTECTION SYSTEM COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH OR INJURY TO AN OUT OF POSITION OCCUPANT.
- 2009-07-24NHTSA-EquipmentUCI International LLCUCI International LLC — AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMP
IN THE EVENT THAT A VEHICLE WITH THE SUBJECT FUEL PUMP IS INVOLVED IN A ROLL-OVER CRASH WITH A FULL OR OVER-FULL FUEL TANK, THE FUEL COULD DRAIN FROM THE TANK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
- 2009-07-24CPSCLyne Yi International Corp., of TaiwanReflections of Magic Mirrors Recalled By Lyne Yi International Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards
The metal plate used for hanging the mirror can become detached and cause the mirror to fall, posing an impact or laceration hazard to consumers.
- 2009-07-23CPSCFoamorder.com, of San Francisco, Calif.Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard Prompts Recall of Mattresses by Foamorder.com
The foam blocks with cotton covers (intended to be used as mattresses) fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2009-07-23CPSCLeapFrog Enterprises Inc., of Emeryville, Calif.LeapFrog Recalls Electronic Plush Toys Due to Choking Hazard
The decals on the paws of the plush toy can be removed and ingested by a child, posing a choking hazard.
- 2009-07-23CPSCShanghai Suofeng Plastic Metal Manufactures Co., Ltd., ChinaSevca LLC Recalls Sevylor(R) Tow Behinds; Quick Hitch Connectors Break, Posing Serious Hazard to Users
The Quick Hitch, which connects the towable to the boat, can break and project pieces of the plastic Quick Hitch back towards the boat. If this occurs, an individual can be struck and seriously injured.
- 2009-07-22CPSCPolaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.Polaris Industries Recalls ATVs Due to Fire Hazard
The valve assembly can fail in freezing temperatures, causing oil to leak into the exhaust system. This could pose a fire and burn hazard to the rider.
- 2009-07-21NHTSA-EquipmentCummins, Inc.Cummins, Inc. — ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE/POSSIBLE ENGINE FIRE
THIS CONDITION WILL PERMIT HOT EXHAUST GASES TO EXIT THE VEHICLE TAILPIPE, INCREASING THE RISK OF MELTING OR BURNING OF NEARBY SURFACES, OR A FIRE.
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