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.
- 2009-07-21CPSCUtop Sporting Co., of ChinaElliptical Exercise Gliders Recalled by Thane Due to Fall Hazard; New Instructions to Be Provided
The written instructions incorrectly identify the proper location of the spring washer. An incorrectly installed spring washer can put undue stress on bolts, causing them to loosen, which poses a fall hazard to consumers.
- 2009-07-21CPSCLEGO Systems Inc., of Enfield, Conn.LEGO Systems Announces Recall of Remote Controls Due to Burn Hazard
The batteries in the remote controls can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
- 2009-07-21CPSCStamina Products Inc. of Springfield, Mo.Stamina Products Recalls Elliptical Machines; Provides New Warning and Assembly Instructions
Stamina modified the warning/assembly instructions in the owner's manuals to emphasize that the elliptical pedal shafts must be securely tightened to the cranks. If not securely tightened, the pedal shafts could become loose from the cranks, which could result in serious injury to the user and/or damage to the product.
- 2009-07-21CPSCUnisplendor Corp., of ChinaFiesta Recalls to Repair Gas Grills Due to Fire, Burn Hazards
The hose of the gas tank can get too close to the firebox and be exposed to heat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2009-07-21CPSCOJ Electronics, of Chicago, Ill.Heating System Thermostats Recalled by OJ Electronics Due to Shock Hazard
The recalled thermostat's floor sensor or its cable can be damaged from cutting, drilling, or nailing. This poses a risk of electric shock to consumers if the power supply is not disconnected.
- 2009-07-21CPSCBrown Shoe Co. Inc., of St. Louis, Mo.Buster Brown Clog Children's Shoes Recalled by Brown Shoe Co. and Pagoda International Footwear Ltd. Due to Choking Hazard
The shoe has decorative wheels that can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2009-07-16NHTSA-EquipmentDorel Juvenile GroupDorel Juvenile Group — SHELL/BASE ATTACHING OR DETACHING DIFFICULTY
IF THE SHELL IS IMPROPERLY MOUNTED TO THE BASE, THE CHILD COULD BE INJURED IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
- 2009-07-16CPSCThane International, Inc., of La Quinta, Calif.Steam Cleaners Recalled by Thane International Due to Shock and Burn Hazards
The power cord can unexpectedly wear down and expose the wiring, posing a shock and burn hazard to consumers.
- 2009-07-16CPSCEMH Associates Inc., of New York, N.Y.Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by EMH Associates Due to Entrapment Hazard
The jackets have a drawstring around the waist which can pose an entrapment hazard to children.
- 2009-07-16CPSCChandra Rugs, of Adairsville, Ga.Leather Shag Rugs Recalled by Chandra Rugs Due to Fire Hazard
The rugs fail to meet federal flammability standard, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
- 2009-07-16CPSCHobby Lobby Stores, of Oklahoma City, Okla.Butterfly Chairs Recalled by Hobby Lobby Stores Due to Fall Hazard
The chair legs can detach unexpectedly causing the chair to collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
- 2009-07-16CPSCEvenflo Co. Inc., of Miamisburg, OhioEvenflo Recalls Telephone Toys Due to Choking Hazard
A mirror decal attached to the toy can peel away, posing a potential choking hazard.
- 2009-07-15CPSCPro-Pac Distributing Corp., of Gardena, Calif.Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Pro-Pac Distributing Due to Strangulation Hazard
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2009-07-14CPSCRossignol Ski Co., of Park City, UtahRossignol Recalls Cross-Country Boots Due to Fall Hazard
The boot's sole could separate from the upper boot during use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
- 2009-07-14CPSCSonco Product Co., of ChinaEnergizer Wallplate Nightlights Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
The nightlight can overheat, especially if additional devices are plugged into its outlets, posing a fire hazard.
- 2009-07-13NHTSA-EquipmentEBL ENTERPRISES, INC.EBL ENTERPRISES, INC. — MOTORCYCLE HELMETS/IMPACT FAILURE
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE HELMET WEARER MAY BECOME SERIOUSLY INJURED WITHOUT ADEQUATE PROTECTION.
- 2009-07-09NHTSA-EquipmentChrysler (FCA US, LLC)Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) — AFTERMARKET MOPAR TOW BAR ASSEMBLIES
THE TOW BAR CAN FAIL UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS. THIS CAN RESULT IN THE TOWED VEHICLE SEPARATING FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
- 2009-07-09CPSCNefit B.V. Inc., of the NetherlandsBosch Thermotechnology Recalls Boilers Due to Fire Hazard
An electrical connector can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2009-07-09CPSCHard Tail, of Santa Monica, Calif.Children's Hooded Jackets and Pullover Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Hard Tail Due to Strangulation Hazard
The jackets and pullovers have a drawstring through the hood or waist which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2009-07-09CPSCC-Mrk Inc., of Vernon, Calif.Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by C-Mrk Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard
The hooded sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2009-07-09CPSCWilton Industries Inc., of Woodridge, Ill.Tea Kettles Recalled by Wilton Industries Due to Burn Hazard
The lid on the tea kettle can come loose during handling, posing a burn hazard to the consumer.
- 2009-07-09CPSCAmerican Greetings Corp., of Cleveland, OhioAmerican Greetings Corp. Recalls Sport Balls Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The surface coating on the basketball contains excessive levels of lead, in violation of the federal lead paint standard.
- 2009-07-09CPSCWalter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc., of Mebane, N.C.Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms; Can Fail to Warn of a Fire
An electrostatic discharge can damage the unit, causing it not to warn consumers of a fire.
- 2009-07-08CPSCHusqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A. Inc., of Augusta, Ga.Husqvarna Recalls Lawn Tractors; Parking Brake Failure Can Cause Loss of Control
The tractor's parking brake can fail posing a loss of control hazard.
- 2009-07-08CPSCKolcraft Enterprises Inc. of Chicago, Ill.Kolcraft Recalls 1 Million Play Yards Due to Fall Hazard
The play yard's side rail can fail to latch properly and when a child pushes against the rail it can unlatch unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to children.
- 2009-07-07NHTSA-EquipmentIMPORT PRODUCTS CO., INC.IMPORT PRODUCTS CO., INC. — AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTER LEAKS
THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
- 2009-07-07NHTSA-EquipmentTRW Automotive, Inc.TRW Automotive, Inc. — INTERMEDIATE STEERING COLUMNS
MISLOCATED WELDS MAY RESULT IN TORSIONAL AND AXIAL STRENGTH FALLING BELOW ACCEPTABLE LEVELS. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE STEERING COLUMN, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- 2009-07-07CPSCBioSensory, Inc., of Putnam, Conn.BioSensory Recalls Dragonfly II Mosquito Trap and NightWatch Bedbug Monitor Products Due to Laceration or Burn Hazard
Carbon dioxide (CO2) pressure sensors inside these products can crack and leak or burst causing the release of CO2. This could cause cracks with sharp edges that could cut a consumer's hand, or direct CO2 discharge could cause a frostbite-like burn to a consumer's hand.
- 2009-07-07CPSCCharles David, of Culver City, Calif.Women's Shoes Recalled by Charles David Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack
The heel of the recalled shoes can detach, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
- 2009-07-07CPSCGromex Inc., of Passaic, N.J.Pacifiers Recalled by Gromex Due to Choking Hazard
The pacifier mouth guard and the ventilation holes are too small and fail to meet federal safety standards. The pacifier could pose a choking and aspiration hazard to young children.
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