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.
- 2008-08-20CPSCVenmar CES Inc., of Saskatoon, CanadaVenmar CES Inc. Recalls Heat Recovery Ventilators Due to Fire Hazard
The motors in these units can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2008-08-20CPSCTrue Temper Composite Material Products Co. Ltd, of Guangzhou, ChinaCervelo SA Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard
The fork's steerer can break during normal use, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer serious injuries.
- 2008-08-20CPSCGardner Bender, of Milwaukee, Wis.Gardner Bender Recalls Electrical Wire Splices Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
When crimped, the splice can fail to hold the wires adequately together, posing a shock and fire hazard to consumers.
- 2008-08-19NHTSA-EquipmentEAGLE EYES TRAFFIC INDUSTRIAL CO. LTDEAGLE EYES TRAFFIC INDUSTRIAL CO. LTD — FMVSS 108/MISSING AMBER SIDE REFLECTOR
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2008-08-19CPSCGardener's Supply Co., of Burlington, Vt.Flame Weeders Recalled by Gardener's Supply Co. Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The two-piece brass control valve can separate between the flame weeder and the propane tank, and allow propane to leak from the tank. This poses fire and burn hazards to consumers.
- 2008-08-19CPSCElectra Bicycle Company, LLC, of Vista, Calif.Electra Bicycle Company Expands Recall of Amsterdam Bicycles; Chain Can Derail and Pose Injury Risk to Riders
The interior alignment tabs of the bicycle's chainguard can be pushed against the chain causing it to derail, which poses a risk of injury to riders.
- 2008-08-19CPSCHobbico Inc., of Champaign, Ill.Hobbico Inc. Recalls Batteries Used In Radio-Controlled Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard
The rechargeable battery can overheat and catch fire while charging, igniting nearby combustible materials. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2008-08-15NHTSA-EquipmentMOTION PRO, INC.MOTION PRO, INC. — AFTERMARKET BRAKE LEVERS
IF THIS OCCURS, THE STOP LAMP WILL REMAIN ON WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A CRASH.
- 2008-08-13NHTSA-EquipmentINTERNATIONAL MERCHANDISING SERVICE, INCINTERNATIONAL MERCHANDISING SERVICE, INC — 12-VOLT DC VEHICLE CHARGER ADAPTOR
OVERCHARGING CAN RESULT IN A FIRE OR CAUSE BURN HAZARD TO CONSUMERS.
- 2008-08-13CPSCRossignol Ski Co., of Park City, UtahRossignol Recalls Snowboard Bindings Due to Strap Failure
The t-nuts that attach the buckles to the straps on the snowboard bindings can detach, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
- 2008-08-12CPSCChelsea & Scott Ltd., of Lake Bluff, Ill.Children's Board Skirts Recalled By Chelsea & Scott Ltd. Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The paint on the grommets of the skirts contains an excess level of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- 2008-08-12CPSCCooper Lighting Inc., of Peachtree City, Ga.Cooper Lighting Recalls Emergency and Exit Lights; Could Fail to Stay Illuminated in an Emergency
The lights can malfunction and not stay illuminated in the event of a power failure. This could result in a failure to provide adequate lighting to guide building occupants to an exit in an emergency.
- 2008-08-11NHTSA-EquipmentK2 MOTOR CORPORATIONK2 MOTOR CORPORATION — FMVSS 108/HEADLAMPS/MISSING AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS
WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2008-08-08NHTSA-EquipmentBEST DUBS CORPORATIONBEST DUBS CORPORATION — FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET HID KITS/EXCESSIVE GLARE
THESE KITS PRODUCE EXCESSIVE GLARE TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC WHICH MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2008-08-08NHTSA-EquipmentEAGLE EYES TRAFFIC INDUSTRIAL CO. LTDEAGLE EYES TRAFFIC INDUSTRIAL CO. LTD — FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2008-08-07NHTSA-EquipmentBENDIX SPICER FOUNDATION BRAKE LLCBENDIX SPICER FOUNDATION BRAKE LLC — T-14 SERVICE BRAKE CHAMBER
IF A BRAKE ON THE STEER AXLE REMAINS PARTIALLY APPLIED, VEHICLE STEERING ABILITY AND STABILITY CAN BEAFFECTED ON SLIPPERY ROAD SURFACES, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2008-08-07NHTSA-EquipmentRicon CorporationRicon Corporation — 6-WAY POWER SEAT BASE
THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY BE INJURED SHOULD THE SEAT BASE PIN BREAK.
- 2008-08-07CPSCFisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.Fisher-Price Recalls Learning Pots and Pans™ Toys Due to Choking Hazard
Missing screws in the blue toy pan can cause the clear plastic cover to come loose and release small balls, presenting a choking hazard to young children.
- 2008-08-07CPSCAtico International USA Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (for the Crofton® model)Atico International USA Recalls Personal Blenders Due to Laceration Hazard
While placing the cup on or off the base of the blender, the blender can be inadvertently turned on, activating the blade. This can pose a serious laceration hazard to consumers.
- 2008-08-07CPSCProgress Lighting, of Greenville, S.C.Progress Lighting Recalls Indoor Light Fixtures; Lights Can Unexpectedly Fall Posing an Impact Hazard
The ceiling-mount assembly that supports the light fixture can fail, causing the fixture to unexpectedly fall and injure consumers.
- 2008-08-07CPSCLucas Innovation Inc., of ChinaFire and Burn Hazards Prompt Recall of Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores
The cooking chamber of the grill can melt and/or ignite, posing a risk of fires and burn injuries to consumers.
- 2008-08-06CPSCRaw Blue Sportswear, of Moonachie, NJChildren's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Raw Blue Due to Strangulation Hazard
The sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood, which pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
- 2008-08-06CPSCRequest Jeans, of New York, N.Y.Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Request Jeans Due to Strangulation Hazard
The hoodies have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2008-08-06CPSCKids with Character LLC, of New York, N.Y.Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled By Kids with Character Due to Strangulation Hazard
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2008-08-05CPSCLook Cycle USA, of San Jose, Calif.Bicycle Pedals Recalled by Look Cycle; Pedals Can Break Causing Cyclists to Fall
The steel axle inside the pedal can break, posing a fall hazard to cyclists.
- 2008-08-05CPSCHarbor Freight Tools, of Camarillo, Calif.Halogen Work Lights Recalled by Harbor Freight Tools Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
The halogen work lights can overheat and melt, posing a risk of fire and electrical shock to consumers.
- 2008-08-05CPSCDEWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md.DEWALT Recalls Cordless Brad Nailers Due to Injury Hazard
The nailer can operate when the lock-off (safety) is in the locked position. Also, the nailer can operate when the trigger is not pulled and the contact trip is depressed. The unexpected ejection of a nail poses a serious injury hazard to consumers.
- 2008-08-05CPSCBaby Appleseed, of City of Industry, Calif.Baby Appleseed Recalls Cribs Due to Fall Hazard
The cribs fail to meet the federal safety standards for cribs. The cribs have two mattress support systems. The secondary mattress support, used for the lowest position, does not meet the full 26-inch minimum height in its lowest position, allowing children inside to crawl over the railing, posing a fall hazard.
- 2008-08-05CPSCMother Hubbard's Cupboards, of Toronto, CanadaMother Hubbard's Cupboards Recalls Cribs Due to Fall Hazard
The cribs fail to meet the federal safety standards. The distance between the mattress support bracket in the lowest position and the top of the side rail in the highest position is less than the required 26 inches, posing a fall hazard to children who climb over the railing.
- 2008-07-29CPSCEarthentree of Kirkland, Wash.Wooden Toys Recalled by Earthentree Due To Choking and Strangulation Hazards
The recalled toys contain small parts or can break into small parts, posing a choking hazard. The recalled rattles violate the federal rattle standard. Some of the toys also have a string longer than 12 inches, which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
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