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.
- 2009-06-08NHTSA-EquipmentKBC America, Inc.KBC America, Inc. — FMVSS 218/MOTORCYCLE HELMETS/PENETRATION
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THE WEARER MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY PROTECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY.
- 2009-06-04CPSCBackyard Play Systems LLC, of Monroe, Mich.Outdoor Playset Gliders Recalled by Backyard Play Systems Due to Fall Hazard; Repair Kit Provided
The retaining rings used to secure the gliders to the playset can become loose or detached, posing a fall hazard to children.
- 2009-06-04CPSCWarm Biscuit Bedding Co., of New York, N.Y.Children's Loungewear Recalled by Warm Biscuit Bedding Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standards
The loungewear garments fail to meet children's sleepwear federal flammability standards which require sleepwear, including loungewear, to be either snug-fitting or flame resistant.
- 2009-06-03NHTSA-EquipmentPrevost Car (US) Inc.Prevost Car (US) Inc. — AFTERMARKET STEERING DRAG LINK TIE ROD ENDS/DANA
THE TIE ROD END COULD EVENTUALLY BREAK WHEN SUBMITTED TO HIGH IMPACT AND CREATE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- 2009-06-03CPSCVintage International Inc., of Hacienda Heights, Calif.Hair Dryers Recalled by Vintage International Due to Electrocution Hazard
The hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Immersion protection devices, which prevent electrocution, are required by industry safety standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers.
- 2009-06-02NHTSA-EquipmentHendrickson USA. L.L.C.Hendrickson USA. L.L.C. — QUICK RELEASE VALVES/HALDEX
AN OVERLOADED AXLE OR IMPROPER RIDE HEIGHT CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- 2009-06-02CPSCRecreational Equipment Inc. (REI), of Kent, Wash.Bicycles Recalled by REI Due to Fork Failure
The fork can separate from the steerer tube which can cause the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard.
- 2009-06-02CPSCBugaboo Design & Sales, B.V., of the NetherlandsBugaboo Recalls Strollers Due to Risk of Brake Failure
One or both sides of the brakes can fail, causing a stroller to unexpectedly roll away on an incline. This can pose a risk of injury to the child occupant.
- 2009-05-28NHTSA-EquipmentM&O INTERNATIONAL MARKETINGM&O INTERNATIONAL MARKETING — FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET HID CONVERSION KITS
THESE KITS PRODUCE EXCESSIVE GLARE TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC WHICH MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2009-05-28CPSCThe Home Depot, of Atlanta, Ga.Home Depot Recalls Patio Umbrellas Due to Risk of Impact Injury
The patio umbrella and its pole could tip over and strike consumers if the umbrella's collar or sleeve is not removed prior to closing the umbrella, posing a risk of impact injury to consumers.
- 2009-05-27CPSCThe Step2 Company LLC, of Streetsboro, OhioOutdoor Play Sets Sold Exclusively at Toys"R"Us Recalled by Step2 Due to Fall Hazard; Swings Can Break
The triangular hangers that attach the swing's ropes to the upper rail of the play set can break, posing a fall hazard to children.
- 2009-05-26NHTSA-EquipmentGNU INDUSTRIES, INC.GNU INDUSTRIES, INC. — FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET HID CONVERSION KITS
THESE KITS PRODUCE EXCESSIVE GLARE TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC WHICH MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2009-05-26CPSCSkywalker Holdings LLC, of Brigham City, UtahTrampolines Recalled by Skywalker Holdings; Enclosure Problems Can Result in Fall Hazard
The straps supporting the top of the trampoline's enclosure to the poles can fail. The enclosure could drop if these straps break, posing a risk that a user could fall from the trampoline.
- 2009-05-22CPSCSamsung Telecommunications America, of Richardson, TexasSamsung Recalls to Upgrade Certain Cell Phones; Could Fail to Reach Emergency 911 in a No-Service Area
The recalled cell phones that are in a no-service area and display an "out of range, try again later" message could fail to connect to emergency 911.
- 2009-05-21CPSCRoss Stores Inc., of Pleasanton, Calif.Ross Stores Recalls Benches Due to Fall Hazard
The bench frame can collapse when weight is placed on it, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
- 2009-05-21CPSCBunn-O-Matic Corp., of Springfield, Ill.Bunn-O-Matic Recalls Single Cup Tea/Coffeemakers Due to Burn Hazard
The pod drawer of the pod brewer can open unexpectedly during a brew cycle, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
- 2009-05-21CPSCEly and Walker, of Lebanon, Tenn.Girl's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Ely and Walker Due to Strangulation Hazard
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2009-05-21CPSCGothic Cabinet Craft Inc., of Maspeth, N. Y.Gothic Cabinet Craft Recalls Bunk Beds Due to Fall Hazard
The bunk beds do not have sufficient headboards, footboards, or guardrails and have gaps between parts of the upper bunk that could allow a child's body to pass through but not a child's head. These bunk beds pose a fall, entrapment, and strangulation hazard to children and violate the spacing requirements of the federal bunk bed safety standard.
- 2009-05-19NHTSA-EquipmentWABCO USA LLCWABCO USA LLC — STEERING ANGLE SENSOR FAILURE
WITH A BROKEN SAS DRIVING TAB, THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) WILL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2009-05-19NHTSA-EquipmentMeritor, Inc.Meritor, Inc. — QUICK RELEASE VALVES
MALFUNCTION OF THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2009-05-19NHTSA-EquipmentVERTEX AUTOMOTIVEVERTEX AUTOMOTIVE — FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET HID CONVERSION KITS
THESE BULBS PRODUCE EXCESSIVE GLARE TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC WHICH MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2009-05-19CPSCJD Components, of TaiwanCannondale Recalls Bicycles; JD Forks Can Lose Alignment, Posing Crash Hazard
The recalled bicycle's fork can lose alignment causing the front wheel to turn unexpectedly. This can cause the rider to lose control of the bicycle and crash.
- 2009-05-19CPSCJD Components, of TaiwanTrek Recalls Bicycles; JD Forks Can Lose Alignment, Posing Crash Hazard
The recalled bicycle's fork can lose alignment causing the front wheel to turn unexpectedly. This can cause the rider to lose control of the bicycle and crash.
- 2009-05-19CPSCNorco Performance Bikes, of British Columbia, CanadaNorco Recalls Bicycle Frames Due to Crash Hazard
The bicycle frame can crack and separate, causing a rider to fall from the bicycle and suffer injuries.
- 2009-05-15CPSCFluke Corp., of Everett, Wash.Digital Clamp Meters Recalled by Fluke Due to Shock Hazard
The meters can fail to give an appropriate voltage reading, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is off, posing a shock, electrocution, or thermal burn hazard.
- 2009-05-14NHTSA-EquipmentMOZO PRODUCTS, LLCMOZO PRODUCTS, LLC — FMVSS 108/HID CONVERSION KITS
THESE KITS PRODUCE EXCESSIVE GLARE TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC WHICH MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2009-05-14NHTSA-EquipmentSoutheast Toyota Distributors, LLCSoutheast Toyota Distributors, LLC — AFTERMARKET STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST TIPS/CLAMP
THE ORIGINAL CLAMP AND THE TOYOTA STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST TIP MAY FALL OFF THE VEHICLE'S EXHAUST PIPE AND BECOME A ROAD HAZARD WHICH WOULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2009-05-14NHTSA-EquipmentTriple Play Products, LLCTriple Play Products, LLC — FMVSS 213/WEBBING STRENGTH
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY TO THE CHILD.
- 2009-05-14CPSCHewlett-Packard Co., of Palo Alto, Calif.HP Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
The recalled lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
- 2009-05-14CPSCBuild-A-Bear Workshop®, of St. Louis, Mo.Folding Toy Beach Chairs Recalled by Build-A-Bear Workshop Due to Laceration Hazard
This toy chair legs can bruise, pinch or cut fingers if caught while folding.
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