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.
- 2008-12-23CPSCOkamura Corp., of JapanTeknion Recalls to Repair Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
The bolts holding the seat to the frame can loosen and separate, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
- 2008-12-23CPSCGustav Magenwirth GmbH & Co. KH, of GermanyMagura USA Recalls Bicycle Suspension Forks Due to Crash Hazard
The front bicycle suspension fork can break, causing the rider to crash.
- 2008-12-23CPSCAtomic Skis GmbH, of AustriaAtomic Skis USA Recalls Ski Bindings Due to Unexpected Release, Fall Hazard
The heel housing of the bindings can crack, causing the binding to release unexpectedly. This can cause the skier to lose control or fall and suffer injuries.
- 2008-12-23CPSCWoodstock Percussion Inc., of Shokan, N.Y.Woodstock Percussion Inc. Recalls Toy Drums Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paint on the recalled toy drums contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- 2008-12-23CPSCMunire Furniture Inc, of Piscataway, N.J.Munire Recalls "Newport Rubbed Black" Cribs and Matching Furniture Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The red paint which is underneath the black finish paint on some of the cribs and matching furniture exceeds federal lead limits. If ingested by young children lead can cause adverse health effects.
- 2008-12-23CPSCGardener's Supply Co., of Burlington, Vt.Gardener's Supply Company Recalls Candle-Powered Carousels Due to Fire Hazard
The candle holder placement on the base of the carousels is too close to the structure, allowing the candle flame to come in contact and ignite different parts of the carousel, including the fans, trees and deer, posing a fire hazard.
- 2008-12-23CPSCHallmark Cards Inc., of Kansas City, Mo.Hallmark Recalls Jumbo Snow Globes Due to Fire Hazard
When exposed to sunlight, the snow globe can act as a magnifying glass and ignite nearby combustible materials, posing a fire hazard.
- 2008-12-23CPSCFoursquare Outerwear, of Irvine, Calif.Foursquare Recalls Hooded Youth Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2008-12-18CPSCFingerhut Direct Marketing, of Eden Prairie, Minn.Fingerhut Recalls Chef's Mark Cookware Sets Due to Burn Hazard
The handles on the cookware can break, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
- 2008-12-18CPSCAloha 808 Trading, of Honolulu, HawaiiChildren's Jewelry Sold Exclusively in Hawaii Recalled by Aloha 808 Trading Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
- 2008-12-18CPSCEvenflo Company Inc., of Miamisburg, OhioEvenflo Recalls 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, posing both fall and choking hazards to children. Plastic caps and screws that become loose and fall out can cause the seatback to suddenly fall back or detach from the high chair. Children can fall out or collide with objects and suffer broken bones, abrasions, cuts and bruises. Detached plastic caps and metal screws also pose a choking hazard to children.
- 2008-12-17CPSCXtreme Toy Zone, of Los Angeles, Calif.Xtreme Toy Zone Recalls Toy Dinosaurs Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paint on the toy dinosaurs can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- 2008-12-17CPSCRegal Lager Inc., of Kennesaw, Ga.Regal Lager Recall to Replace Phil & Teds Strollers Due to Fall Hazard
The frame handle could fail to latch properly and break, posing a fall hazard to small children.
- 2008-12-17CPSCFantastic Distributors, of Brooklyn, N.Y.Grease Removers Recalled by Fantastic Distributors Due to Chemical Burn Hazard
Direct contact with this substance can cause burns to consumers' skin and eyes. The product lacks required special packaging and warning label.
- 2008-12-16CPSCArctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard
The mounting hardware securing the fuel pump can allow fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2008-12-11CPSCTyler Refrigeration, of Niles, Mich.Commercial Frozen Food Merchandisers Recalled by Tyler Refrigeration Due to Fire Hazard
Incomplete/incorrect light bulb installation can result in electrical arcing in the fixture, which can pose a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2008-12-11CPSCWolf Steel USA, of Crittenden, Ky.Propane Gas Fireplace Inserts Recalled by Wolf Steel Due to Laceration Hazard
Delayed ignition due to a build-up of propane gas can cause the insert's glass cover to break, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
- 2008-12-11CPSCThe Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.The Toro Company Reannounces Recall of Electric Blowers Due to Projectile Hazards
The blower's impeller, which is a rotating component on the blower, can break, resulting in pieces of plastic flying out of the blower. This poses a risk of serious injury to the user or a bystander.
- 2008-12-11NHTSA-EquipmentCaterpillar, Inc.Caterpillar, Inc. — AFTERTREATMENT REGENERATION DEVICE BODY/FIRE
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
- 2008-12-11NHTSA-EquipmentBritax Child Safety, Inc.Britax Child Safety, Inc. — HARNESS STRAPS
SHOULD THE HARNESS STRAPS BECOME DETACHED, THE CHILD WILL NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2008-12-04CPSCAquarius Ltd., of St. Louis, MissouriMeijer Inc. Recalls Toddler Girl's Hat and Mitten Sets Due to Choking Hazard
The magnets in the hat can detach and fall out, posing a choking and aspiration hazard to young children. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.
- 2008-12-04NHTSA-EquipmentGraco Children's Products, Inc.Graco Children's Products, Inc. — FMVSS 213/AIRBAG WARNING LABEL/PARTIALLY OBSCURED
SERIOUS INJURY COULD OCCUR TO THE CHILD SHOULD THE SEAT BE IMPROPERLY PLACED IN THE VEHICLE.
- 2008-12-03CPSCOKK Trading, of Los Angeles, Calif.OKK Trading Recalls Toy Army Figures Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paint on the face of the Army figures contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- 2008-12-03CPSCManhattan Group, of Minneapolis, Minn.Doll Clothing Sets Recalled by Manhattan Group Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paints on the pajama pants contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
- 2008-12-02CPSCReebok-CCM Hockey U.S. Inc., of Montpelier, Vt.Hockey Helmets Recalled by Reebok-CCM Due to Head and Neck Injury Hazard
The helmet's chinstrap can unexpectedly disengage while in use. If this happens, the helmet can fall off, posing a head and neck injury risk to consumers.
- 2008-12-02NHTSA-EquipmentTerex South Dakota, Inc.Terex South Dakota, Inc. — FRONT OR REAR MOUNTED BUMPER WINCHES
PULLING AT FULL FORCE ON THE BARE WINCH DRUM MAY RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE WINCH LINE AND COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
- 2008-12-01NHTSA-EquipmentTRIANGLE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS, INC.TRIANGLE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS, INC. — AFTERMARKET SUSPENSION COMPONENT
THE HANDLING OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2008-11-26CPSCOcean State Jobbers Inc., of North Kingstown, R.I.Stainless Steel Pots Recalled by Ocean State Jobbers Due to Burn Hazard
The stainless steel pots have metal handles that can detach during use, posing a serious burn hazard to consumers.
- 2008-11-25CPSCJCPenney Co., of Plano, TexasJCPenney Recalls Arizona® Newborn and Infant Pants Due to Choking Hazard
The metal snap at the waist can detach posing a choking hazard to infants.
- 2008-11-25CPSCDuPont, of Wilmington, Del.Heavy Duty Acidic Cleaner Recalled by DuPont Due to Leaking Cap; Poses Risk of Severe Skin Irritation
Pressure can build up in a full or nearly full bottle of the acidic cleaner when it is stored in elevated temperatures over an extended period of time, which can result in the cleaner leaking from underneath the cap. If the product comes into contact with skin, it can cause severe skin irritation.
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