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.
- 2008-11-20CPSCWatts Water Technologies Inc., of North Andover, Mass.Watts Water Technologies Recalls Rotor and Shaft Assemblies Due to Fire Hazard
If the assembly was installed in a fire suppression system and remained in a closed position, sufficient water might not have been available in the event of a fire. This posed a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2008-11-20CPSCCandela Group, of New York, N.Y.Candela Recalls Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Anthropologie Stores
The candle flames could flare up out of the tin container during the burning of the last half inch of wax, posing a fire and burn hazard.
- 2008-11-20CPSCImagiPLAY, of Boulder, Colo.ImagiPLAY Recalls Bead Maze Toys Due to Laceration Hazard
The trees on the toys can detach, exposing a metal screw. This poses a laceration hazard to young children.
- 2008-11-20CPSCGreen Mountain Vista Inc., of Williston, Vt.Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recall to Repair Window Blinds by Green Mountain Vista
The black-out roller shades and insulated Roman shades have a continuous looped bead chain that when not attached to the wall or floor, hangs loosely by the blind, posing a fatal strangulation hazard to children.
- 2008-11-20CPSCIKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa.Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall of Roman Blinds; Sold Exclusively at IKEA
Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck in an exposed inner cord on the backside of the roman blinds.
- 2008-11-19CPSCBrownie's Third Lung, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.Brownie's Third Lung Recalls Air Compressors Due to Drowning Hazard
The air compressor's components can fail, which could cause a stoppage of air flow. This poses a risk of drowning to users.
- 2008-11-19CPSCTarget, of Minneapolis, Minn.Target Recalls Dive Sticks Due to Impalement Hazard
The recalled dive sticks could remain in an upright position, posing an impalement hazard to young children.
- 2008-11-19CPSCR&D International Inc., of Salida, Colo.Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by R&D International Due to Strangulation Hazard
The jackets have drawstrings through the hood and at the waist. Children can get entangled in the drawstrings that can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches.
- 2008-11-19NHTSA-Equipment3M COMPANY TRAFFIC SAFETY SYSTEMS DIV.3M COMPANY TRAFFIC SAFETY SYSTEMS DIV. — FMVSS 108/RETROREFLECTIVE SHEETING
THE SHEETING DOES NOT REFLECT THE FULL AMOUNT OF LIGHT REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD. THIS COULD REDUCE THE CONSPICUITY OF VEHICLES ON WHICH THE SHEETING IS APPLIED, WHICH COULD INCREASE THE LIKELIHOOD OF A CRASH.
- 2008-11-18CPSCGE Consumer & Industrial, of Louisville, Ky.GE Recalls to Inspect and Repair Wall Ovens Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The extreme heat used in the self-clean cycle can escape, if the wall oven door is removed and incorrectly re-attached by the installer or the consumer. This can pose a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
- 2008-11-18CPSCAA Portable Power Corp., of Richmond, Calif.Lithium-Ion Batteries Used with Bicycle Lights Recalled By DiNotte Lighting Due to Burn Hazard
A loose wiring connection and improper venting can cause the battery to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
- 2008-11-13CPSCNew Star Manufacturing Trading Share Ltd., of Hong KongLighted Showcases Recalled by Seventh Avenue Due to Fire Hazard
The lighted showcase's plug adaptor can overheat and melt the adaptor's plastic housing, posing a fire hazard.
- 2008-11-13CPSCAmerican Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, Calif.Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled by American Honda Motor Due to Risk of Swing Arm Weld Failure
The weld on the right side of the swing arm can fail, causing the rider to lose control and crash. This could pose a risk of injury or death to riders.
- 2008-11-13CPSCCobra Electronics, of Chicago, Ill.Cobra Electronics Recalls Children's Two-Way Radios with Rechargeable Batteries Due to Chemical Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively in Toys "R" Us Stores
The rechargeable batteries in the radios can leak electrolyte, posing a chemical burn hazard to consumers.
- 2008-11-13CPSCERO Industries (no longer in business), of Mount Prospect, Ill.Swim 'N Score Dive Sticks Recalled by Modell's Due to Risk of Impalement Injury to Children
Children can fall or land on these dive sticks in shallow water and suffer impalement injuries. Eye and other facial injuries are also possible.
- 2008-11-13CPSCJA-RU Inc., of Jacksonville, Fla.JA-RU Recalls Toy Trains Due To Choking Hazard
The recalled toy contain small parts which can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2008-11-05CPSCClaire's Boutiques Inc., of Hoffman Estates, Ill.Claire's Recalls Children's Metal Necklaces Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
The recalled necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
- 2008-11-04CPSCOKK Trading, of Los Angeles, Calif.OKK Trading Recalls Toy TVs Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface coating on the toy television could contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- 2008-11-04CPSCKing Import Warehouse, of Dallas, TexasToy Xylophones Recalled by King Import Warehouse Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paint on the toy xylophone contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- 2008-11-04CPSCThe Sherwin-Williams Co., of Cleveland, OhioSherwin-Williams Co. Recalls Krylon UV Fabric Protector Due to Respiratory Hazard
Overexposure to fumes, vapor or spray mist from the product can pose a serious respiratory hazard to consumers.
- 2008-10-30CPSCSony Energy Devices Corporation, of JapanPC Notebook Computer Batteries Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
- 2008-10-30CPSCDYMO, of Stamford, Conn.DYMO Recalls Power Adapters Sold with DYMO Printers Due to Burn Hazard
The power adapters can fail, causing the printer to overheat. This can pose a burn hazard to consumers.
- 2008-10-30CPSCMEDport LLC, of Providence, R.I.Fit & Fresh Mixers Recalled by MEDport LLC Due to Laceration Hazard
While placing the cup on or off the base of the mixer, the mixer can be unexpectedly turned on, activating the blade. This can pose a serious laceration hazard to consumers.
- 2008-10-30CPSCHomelite Consumer Products Inc., of Anderson, S.C.Homelite Consumer Products Announce Recall to Repair Chain Saws Due to Chain Brake Failure
The chain brake can fail to stop the chain on its first application, posing a risk of laceration to consumers.
- 2008-10-30CPSCEarth Friendly LLC, of Beaverton, Ore.Wooden Toys Recalled by Earth Friendly Due To Choking Hazards
Small parts can detach and break from the toy, posing a choking hazard to young children. In addition, the size of the rattle handle violates voluntary rattle standards.
- 2008-10-29CPSCCoyne's & Company Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn.Halloween Figurines Recalled by Coyne's & Company for Lead Hazard
The recalled Halloween figurines contain high levels of lead in the paint.
- 2008-10-29CPSCTrade Associates Group Ltd., of Chicago, Ill.Ghost Tealight Holders Recalled by Trade Associates Group and Crate & Barrel Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
The recalled tealight holder can ignite posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
- 2008-10-29CPSCCybex International Inc., of Medway, Mass.Cybex International Recalls Treadmills Due to Fall Hazard; Can Speed Up Unexpectedly
The treadmills can speed up unexpectedly while in use due to a malfunction with the lower control board, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
- 2008-10-28CPSCBattery-Biz Inc., of Camarillo, Calif.Power Adapters Used with Notebook Computers Recalled by Battery-Biz Due To Burn Hazard
The adapters can fail and overheat. This can pose a burn hazard to consumers.
- 2008-10-28CPSCSerta International Mattress Co., of Hoffman Estates, Ill.Serta International Recalls Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard
The mattresses fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
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