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.
- 2009-02-19NHTSA-EquipmentHarley-Davidson Motor CompanyHarley-Davidson Motor Company — AFTERMARKET LED TURN SIGNAL MOUNTING KITS
OVER TIME, THIS CONTACT CAN LEAD TO A HOLE IN THE OIL FILTER AND ALLOW EXCESSIVE OIL TO GET ON THE REAR TIRE, CAUSING A LOSS OF TRACTION, POSSIBLY LEADING TO A CRASH AND POTENTIAL INJURY OR DEATH.
- 2009-02-19NHTSA-EquipmentRECARO NORTH AMERICA, INC.RECARO NORTH AMERICA, INC. — AFTERMARKET SEATS/RECLINER BRACKET MAY BREAK
IF THE BACKREST DETACHED FROM THE SEAT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE SECURELY FASTENED TO THE SEAT AND MAY SUSTAIN INJURIES.
- 2009-02-19CPSCOld Navy LLC, of San Francisco, Calif.Old Navy Recalls Stuffed Toys; Button Eyes Can Detach and Pose a Choking Hazard to Young Children
The stuffed toys have two button eyes that could detach from the toy, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2009-02-18CPSCQingdao Huatian Hand Truck Co. Ltd., of ChinaTrue Value Recalls Wheelbarrows; Over-Inflated Tire Can Cause Wheel to Break and Pose Injury Hazard
Over-inflating the tire could cause the wheel's plastic rim to break, posing an injury to the user.
- 2009-02-18CPSCBowTech Archery, of Eugene, Ore.Compound Bows Recalled by BowTech Archery; Bow Can Unexpectedly Break Apart
The ends of the bow's limbs can unexpectedly break during use and send fragments of the bow in the direction of the user or bystanders, posing a risk of injury.
- 2009-02-17NHTSA-EquipmentDorman Products, Inc.Dorman Products, Inc. — STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING/LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
A BROKEN STEERING KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- 2009-02-17CPSCEvenflo Co. Inc., of Miamisburg, OhioEvenflo Recalls Children's Activity Centers Due to Fall Hazard
When used as an activity table, the cap on one end of the product can loosen and fall off, posing a fall hazard to a young child.
- 2009-02-12NHTSA-EquipmentHaldex Commercial Vehicle SystemsHaldex Commercial Vehicle Systems — AIR BRAKE SYSTEM CONTROL VALVES
MALFUNCTION OF THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2009-02-12CPSCHill Sportswear Inc., of Paramount, Calif.Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Hill Sportswear To Recall Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings
The sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood. The drawstrings should be removed immediately since they can become caught on objects and strangle a child.
- 2009-02-12CPSCDisney Store USA LLC, of Pasadena, Calif.Disney Store Recalls Toy Tool Sets Due to Choking Hazard
The tools contain eyes that can separate, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2009-02-12CPSCNordica USA, of West Lebanon, N.H.Nordica USA Recalls to Repair Skis; Binding Plates Can Break, Poses Fall Hazard to Skiers
The binding plates could crack or break, causing the skier to lose control or fall and suffer injuries.
- 2009-02-11CPSCJetboil Inc., of Manchester, N.H.Outdoor Stoves Recalled by Jetboil Due to Burn Hazard
A tight valve attached to the stove's fuel source can allow gas to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2009-02-10CPSCKTM North America Inc., of Amherst, OhioATVs Recalled By KTM North America Due to Brake Failure
The rear brake caliper support can crack and the front brake operation can experience a loss of pressure, posing a risk of the rider losing braking and steering control and suffering injuries or death.
- 2009-02-10CPSCTenneco-Marzocchi s.r.l., of Bologna, ItalyMarzocchi Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Crash Hazard and Risk of Injury during Repair
The suspension system on bikes with the recalled forks could become completely compressed and fail to return to its original position after a forceful landing. This can cause riders to lose control of the bicycle and crash. The forks can also expand forcefully if repair is attempted by the consumer, posing a risk of serious injury.
- 2009-02-10CPSCCatalina Lighting Inc., of Miami, Fla.Catalina Lighting Recalls Halogen Clamp Lamps Due to Fire and Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively At Staples Stores
The UV glass lens on the lamp can crack, exposing the halogen bulb, posing a fire and burn hazard.
- 2009-02-10CPSCRankam Group Ltd., of ChinaCamp Stoves Sold Exclusively at Dick's Sporting Goods Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
Gas could flow at a rate that would produce higher than expected flames. Rainwater in the burners can also prevent proper ignition and allow gas to build-up and ignite unexpectedly. These conditions pose burn hazards to consumers.
- 2009-02-10CPSCGolf Gifts and Gallery, of Powers Lake, Wisc.Golfer's Billiard Games Recalled by Dick's Sporting Goods and Golf Galaxy Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paints on the golf balls can contain excess levels of lead.
- 2009-02-05CPSCThe Land of Nod, of Northbrook, Ill.The Land of Nod Recalls to Repair Cottage Bunk Beds Due to Fall Hazard
When screws are missing from the upper bunk's guardrails, the vertical slats on the guardrails can detach and pose the risk of children falling when getting in or out of the upper bunk.
- 2009-02-05CPSCComputime Ltd., of ChinaIntermatic Recalls Digital Timers Due to Shock Hazard
The recalled timers can have a faulty ground connection, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
- 2009-02-04CPSCPlayland International, Carrollton, Ga.Playland International Recalls Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard
The metal around the weld at the top of the swing frame can fail, causing the top bar to fall, posing a fall and impact hazard to the user or bystanders.
- 2009-02-04CPSCDorel Juvenile Group USA, of Columbus, Ind.Dorel Juvenile Group Recalls 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.
- 2009-02-04CPSCSalomon SAS, of FranceBicycles with R-SYS Wheel Rims Recalled by Mavic USA Due to Crash Hazard
The spokes on the bicycle's front wheel rim can break during use, posing a fall and crash hazard to riders.
- 2009-02-04CPSCJerry Leigh of California Inc., of Van Nuys, Calif.Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Jerry Leigh of California Due to Strangulation Hazard
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2009-01-30NHTSA-EquipmentEURO TRENZ, INC.EURO TRENZ, INC. — AFTERMARKET WHEEL RIMS/CRACKING/BREAKING
THE WHEEL RIMS COULD CRACK AND BREAK DURING USAGE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
- 2009-01-29CPSC32 Degrees North, of Biddeford, MaineL.L. Bean Recalls Ice Cleats Used During Winter Weather Due to Fall Hazard
The elastic harness system attaching the cleats to footwear can detach, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
- 2009-01-29CPSCDDI Inc., of Dubuque, IowaDDI Inc. Recalls Toy Construction Play Sets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paint on the play sets can contain lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- 2009-01-29CPSCJAKKS Pacific Inc., of Malibu, Calif.JAKKS Pacific Recalls Spa Factory Aromatherapy Kits Due to Explosion and Projectile Hazards
Pressure from the buildup of carbon dioxide in the jars of Bath Bombs/Balls or Bath Fizzies can cause the caps on the jars to blow off, posing explosion and projectile hazards. The mixtures also can contain citric acid, which can get into the eyes during an explosion, posing a risk of eye irritation.
- 2009-01-29CPSCSpencer Gifts LLC, of Egg Harbor Township, N.J.Skull-And-Crossbones Necklaces Recalled By Spencer Gifts Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
The skull and metal clasp of the necklace contain high levels of lead. Lead can be toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
- 2009-01-28CPSCOutdoor Research Inc., of Seattle, Wash.Outdoor Research Recalls Warming Gloves Due to Burn Hazard
The glove's electric heating pad can short circuit and overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
- 2009-01-28CPSCThe Land of Nod, of Northbrook, Ill.The Land of Nod Recalls Children's Canopies Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards
A child's head could get entrapped in the canopy's window openings, posing entrapment and strangulation hazards.
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