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.
- 2009-04-02CPSCBest Buy Co. Inc., of Richfield, Minn.Best Buy Announces the Recall of Certain Rocketfish Universal Portable Power Sources Due to Fire Hazard
While charging the battery, the power source can unexpectedly ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2009-04-02CPSCSuntech Enterprises Inc., of City of Commerce, Calif.SunKids Convertible Cribs Recalled by Suntech Enterprises Due to Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards
The sides of the crib are made of mesh that expands, creating a gap between the side and the crib's mattress if it's not zipped into place, or a gap between the side and an added mattress. A young child can slip into this gap and become entrapped or suffocate. Also, the crib's drop side can fail to fully latch posing a fall hazard to young children.
- 2009-04-02CPSCRadioShack Corp., of Fort Worth, TexasFaulty Installation Instructions Prompt RadioShack Corp. Recall of Electrical Switches; Shock Hazard to Consumers
The wiring diagram on the switch's package is incorrect. The Neutral and Line notation is reversed, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
- 2009-04-02CPSCHorizon Hobby Inc., of Champaign, Ill.Radio Transmitters for Model Aircrafts Recalled by Horizon Hobby Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards
The defective radio transmitters can cause model airplanes and helicopters they control to fall from the sky while in flight and crash into bystanders or property. The propellers can also spin unexpectedly injuring a person standing too close or working on the aircraft. This poses impact and laceration hazards to consumers and a risk of property damage.
- 2009-04-02CPSCEvenflo Company Inc., of Miamisburg, OhioEvenflo Recalls Envision™ High Chairs Due to Fall and Choking Hazards
Recline fasteners and metal screws on both sides of the high chair can loosen and fall out, allowing the seatback to detach or recline unexpectedly. Children can fall backwards or fall out of the high chair and suffer bumps and bruises to the head, abrasions, cuts and bruises. Detached hardware also poses a choking hazard to children.
- 2009-04-02CPSCEvenflo Company Inc., of Miamisburg, OhioEvenflo Expands Recall of Majestic High Chairs Due to Fall and Choking Hazards
Plastic caps and metal screws on both sides of the high chair can loosen and fall out, allowing the seatback to suddenly fall back or detach from the high chair. Children can fall backwards or fall out of the high chair and suffer bumps and bruises to the head, broken bones, abrasions, cuts and bruises. Detached hardware also poses a choking hazard to children.
- 2009-04-01CPSCLakeshore Learning Materials, of Carson, Calif.Lakeshore Learning Materials Recalls Children's Toy Boxes Due to Choking Hazard
The head of the stuffed butterfly toy can detach from the body, posing a choking hazard to children.
- 2009-04-01CPSCBrave Products Inc., of Streator, Ill.Brave Products Reannounces Recall of Log Splitters; Additional Incidents Prompt Urgent Warning of Amputation Hazard
The log splitter's hydraulic cylinders can have defective rod retention, causing the seals to leak and the rods to detach. This can result in serious injury to the operator, as the rod can rapidly and unexpectedly extend the splitting wedge.
- 2009-03-31CPSCConair Corporation, of Stamford, Conn.Clothing Irons Recalled by Conair Corporation Due to Fire Hazard
The clothing iron can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2009-03-31CPSCYamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif.Yamaha Motor Corp. Offers Free Repair For 450, 660, and 700 Model Rhino Vehicles CPSC advises consumers not to use the off-road vehicles until repaired
The lack of a spacer on the rear wheels and the presence of the rear anti-sway bar impair vehicle handling and pose a risk of rollover.
- 2009-03-30NHTSA-EquipmentMitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. — FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HALOGEN HIGH BEAM HEADLAMPS
THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE DEATHS AND INJURIES FROM MOTOR VEHICLE CRASHES BY PROVIDING ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION OF THE ROADWAY.
- 2009-03-27CPSCCentral Fireplace, of Greenbush, Minn.Central Fireplace Recalls Fireplaces Due to Laceration Hazard
Excess gas can accumulate in the firebox if the pilot light is not lit or has gone out. When consumers relight the pilot light, the accumulated gas can ignite with force and shatter the glass fireplace doors posing a serious laceration hazard.
- 2009-03-26CPSCOuterwears Inc., of Schoolcraft, Mich.Outerwears Inc. Recalls Filters Used in Fuel Funnels Due to Fire Hazard
The Funnel Pre-Filters can create a flash when they are removed from the fuel tank posing a fire hazard.
- 2009-03-26CPSCLenovo (United States) Inc., of Morrisville, N.C.Lenovo Recalls ThinkVision Speaker AC Adaptors Due to Shock Hazard
The plastic shell of the AC Adaptor can crack, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.
- 2009-03-26CPSCElectrolux Home Care Products Inc., of Bloomington, Ill.Cordless Stick Vacuums Recalled by Electrolux Home Care Products Due to Bursting Batteries
The vacuum's battery can expand and burst, posing a risk of injury to the user and bystanders.
- 2009-03-25CPSCRusty North America, of Irvine, Calif.Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Rusty North America Due to Strangulation Hazard
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2009-03-25CPSCMM Compound LLC (also known as Metal Mulisha Clothing), of Irvine, Calif.Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by MM Compound Due to Strangulation Hazard
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2009-03-25CPSCW.C. Bradley/Zebco Holdings Inc., doing business as Zebco Brands, of Tulsa, Okla.Children's Fishing Poles Recalled by Zebco Due to Violation of Lead in Paint Standard
The paint on the reels of these fishing poles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- 2009-03-25CPSCFour Star Group USA Inc., of Hopkinton, Mass.Holiday Lights Recalled by Four Star Group USA Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Safeway Stores
Electrical wiring in the lights can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2009-03-25CPSCDysfunctional Clothing LLC, of Irvine, Calif.Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Dysfunctional Clothing Due to Strangulation Hazard
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2009-03-25CPSCLa Jolla Sport USA, of Irvine, Calif.La Jolla Sport Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard.
- 2009-03-25CPSCGolden Grove Trading Inc., of Covina, Calif. d/b/a Crystal Castle®Children's Hooded Fleece Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Golden Grove Trading Due to Strangulation Hazard
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2009-03-24CPSCAviva Sports, Inc. of Camdenton, Mo.Aviva Sports Recalls Trampolines Due to Fall Hazard
The metal support legs of the trampoline can bend or break and the bungee cords that secure the mat to the frame of the trampoline can fray or break, posing a fall hazard to the user.
- 2009-03-24CPSCOKK Trading, of Los Angeles, Calif.Pacifiers Recalled by OKK Trading Due to Choking Hazard
The pacifiers are banned under federal law. They failed federal safety tests when the nipples separated from the base. This poses a choking hazard to young children.
- 2009-03-24CPSCFisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.Fisher-Price Recalls 3-in-1 High Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
The seat can fall backwards from high chair frame if the booster seat release is unlatched while the child is in the product. Also, the seat back can detach if not fully snapped in place, posing a fall hazard and risk of serious injury to young children.
- 2009-03-19CPSCAcer America Corp., of San Jose, Calif.Desktop Computers Recalled By Acer America Corp. Due to Overheating, Burn Hazard
The insulation on the computer's internal wiring can become bent or stripped, causing the wires to overheat while the product is in use. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.
- 2009-03-18CPSCHuman Touch LLC, of Long Beach, Calif.Human Touch Recalls Perfect Chair to Fix Screw Drive Due to Entanglement Hazard
The screw on the underside of the Perfect Chair recliner can cut or entangle children or pets.
- 2009-03-18CPSCMontessori N' Such, of Sterling, Va.Montessori N' Such Recalls Metal Vases, Pails and Other Containers Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paints on the products contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- 2009-03-18CPSCCreative Resources, of Louisville, Ky.Gas Generators Recalled by Sycamore SCS Due to Fire Hazard
A plastic sediment cup attached to the bottom of the fuel valve can crack during shipping and handling and cause fuel leakage or spillage, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2009-03-18CPSCFloraCraft Corp., of Ludington, Mich.Educational Craft Kits Recalled by FloraCraft Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The surface coating on the educational kit's wires can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
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