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.
- 2009-05-13CPSCPolaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.Engine Block and Battery Heaters Used on Polaris Snowmobiles Recalled Due to Shock Hazard
The insulation of the electrical cord for the engine and battery heaters can fail during cold temperatures, posing an electric shock hazard to consumers.
- 2009-05-13CPSCFushin USA LLC, of Dallas, TexasFushin USA Recalls Youth Model ATVs Due to Risk of Injury to Young Riders
These ATVs lack front brakes, a tire pressure gauge, and padding to cover the sharp edges on the handlebar assembly, which could pose a risk of injury to young riders.
- 2009-05-13CPSCBrowning, of Morgan, UtahBrowning and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Recall Knife Sheaths Due to Defect
The knife can cut through the sheath because there is no blade guard in the sheath. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
- 2009-05-13CPSCDorel Juvenile Group Inc., of Columbus, Ind.Eddie Bauer Play Yards with Rocking Bassinets Recalled by Dorel Juvenile Group Due to Suffocation Hazard
The play yard's rocking bassinet attachment can tilt even when secured by straps in the non-rocking mode or can stay tilted without returning to a level sleeping surface while in the rocking mode, causing an infant to roll to the corner or side of the bassinet. The infant can then become wedged in the corner or pressed against the side or bottom of the bassinet, posing a risk of suffocation or positional asphyxiation.
- 2009-05-13CPSCLouisiana-Pacific (LP) Corp., of Nashville, Tenn.Composite Decks Recalled by Louisiana-Pacific; Decks Can Deteriorate and Break, Posing Fall Hazard
The recalled decking can prematurely deteriorate and unexpectedly break. Consumers can fall through broken decking and suffer serious injuries.
- 2009-05-12CPSCSouthern California Candle Co. Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.Lumetique Recalls Botanika Candles Due to Fire Hazard
The glass can break during use, posing a fire hazard.
- 2009-05-12CPSCDahon California Inc., of Duarte, Calif.Dahon and REI Novara Folding Bicycles Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
The hinge on the handlepost can crack, posing a fall hazard.
- 2009-05-11NHTSA-EquipmentNorcold Inc.Norcold Inc. — REFRIGERATORS/POSSIBLE FIRE
IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT CONTINUES TO OPERATE, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
- 2009-05-11NHTSA-EquipmentNorcold Inc.Norcold Inc. — REFRIGERATORS/POSSIBLE FIRE
IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT CONTINUES TO OPERATE, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
- 2009-05-11NHTSA-EquipmentDOPE, INC.DOPE, INC. — FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2009-05-07CPSCKTM North America Inc., of Amherst, OhioOff-Road Motorcycles Recalled by KTM North America Due to Front Fork Failure
The front fork inner tube on the off-road motorcycles can crack and separate from the fork axle, posing a risk of injury or death to the operator.
- 2009-05-07CPSCFrigocon - Indústria de Frio e Congelação S.A., of PortugalCommercial Freezers Used in Grocery Stores Recalled By Unilever Due to Fire Hazard
The controller of the freezer is incompatible with the unit and can overheat and melt the relay, posing a fire hazard.
- 2009-05-07CPSCJason Evans Assoc. LLC, of Hewlett, N.Y.Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Jason Evans Associates Due to Strangulation Hazard
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2009-05-06CPSCRichard Abraham Herder KG, of Solingen, GermanyRichard Abraham Herder KG Recalls Torque Wrenches Due to Risk of Injury
The internal spring mechanism on the wrench can fail or break, allowing bolts or screws to break or become unscrewed, posing a risk of injury to the user or bystander.
- 2009-05-06CPSCAction Products International Inc., of Ocala, Fla.Children’s Jewelry Craft Kits Recalled by Action Products International Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
The lobster clasps in both craft kits contain high levels of lead. The Abalone Necklace's pendant also contains high levels of lead. Lead can be toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
- 2009-05-05CPSCWagner Spray Tech Corp., of Plymouth, Minn.Wagner Spray Tech Recalls Paint Sprayers Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
The on-off switch can be dislodged from the casing, resulting in exposure of electrical connections. This can pose an electrical shock hazard to the consumer.
- 2009-05-05CPSCAmbler Mountain Works, of Canmore, Alberta, CanadaAmbler Mountain Works Recalls Children's Knitted Hats Due to Choking Hazard
The eyeballs on the Erwin Beanie and the octopus legs on the Poseidon Beanie can come loose, posing a potential choking hazard.
- 2009-05-04NHTSA-EquipmentWABCO USA LLCWABCO USA LLC — HALDEX QUICK RELEASE VALVES
MALFUNCTION OF THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2009-04-30NHTSA-EquipmentFEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATIONFEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION — REPLACEMENTFUEL PUMPS/POSSIBLE FIRE
EXCESS FUEL PUMP PRESSURE COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.
- 2009-04-30CPSCDTX International (d/b/a Great American Popcorn Co.), of Mancelona, Mich.Popcorn Machines Recalled by DTX International Due to Burn Hazard
The heating element of the popcorn machine's warming deck can remain on after being switched off. This poses a burn hazard to users.
- 2009-04-30CPSCPumpkin Patch LLC, of San Mateo, Calif.Pumpkin Patch Recalls Hooded Girls' Raincoats with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
The raincoats have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2009-04-30CPSCJardine Enterprises, of Taipei, TaiwanJardine Announces Second Recall Expansion of Cribs Sold by Babies'R'Us; Cribs Pose Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards
The wooden crib slats can break, creating a gap, which can pose an entrapment and strangulation hazard to infants and toddlers.
- 2009-04-30CPSCGap Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.Gap Recalls Children’s Coats; Toggles Can Break and Detach Posing Choking Hazard
The coats have toggle fasteners that could break and detach from the coat, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2009-04-29CPSCUniversalink International Trading Inc., of La Puente, Calif.Hair Dryers Recalled by Universalink International Trading 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 standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers.
- 2009-04-29CPSCHMI Industries Inc., of Strongsville, OhioHMI Industries Recalls Floor Cleaners Due to Burn Hazard
The recalled cleaners' wiring can overheat, causing electrical arcing and melting. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.
- 2009-04-29CPSCDND Imports, of Los Angeles, Calif.Dinosaur Play Sets Recalled by DND Imports Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The surface paint on the monkey figure contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- 2009-04-29CPSCUnder Armour Inc, of Baltimore, MarylandUnder Armour Recalls Athletic Cups Due To Injury Hazard
The cups can break if hit, posing a risk of serious injury hazard to athletes.
- 2009-04-28NHTSA-EquipmentCaterpillar, Inc.Caterpillar, Inc. — P-CLIPS RETAINING THE OIL LINE/OIL LEAK/FIRE
AN OIL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
- 2009-04-27NHTSA-EquipmentToyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing — 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.
- 2009-04-27NHTSA-EquipmentTerex South Dakota, Inc.Terex South Dakota, Inc. — SERVICE AERIAL DEVICES/MOUNTING PLATE CRACKS
IF THE MOUNTING PLATE FAILS, THE BOOM AND PLATFORM MAY FALL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
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