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.
- 2008-05-23CPSCM & A Global Technologies Inc., doing business as Spa at Home, of Tallahassee, Fla.Additional Incidents Prompt Re-Announcement of Recall of Gel Candles Due to Fire Hazard
The candles can have excessive flame height, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
- 2008-05-22CPSCToy Investments Inc., d/b/a Toysmith, of Auburn, Wash.Floppy Friends Horse Toys Recalled by Toy Investments Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paint on the toy horse contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- 2008-05-22CPSCAmerican Scientific LLC, of Columbus, OhioAmerican Scientific Recalls Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paint on the magnets can contain high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- 2008-05-22CPSCEarly Childhood Resources LLC, of Mt. Laurel, N.J.Sure Grip Paint Brushes Recalled by Early Childhood Resources Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paint on the handle of the yellow paint brushes contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- 2008-05-22CPSCHoop Retail Stores LLC, of Secaucus, N.J.Disney Store Recalls Tinker Bell Wands Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The paint on the pearl beads in the flowers of the wands contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- 2008-05-22CPSCShenzhen Jinwoniu Trading Company LTD, ChinaChar-Broil Recalls Two-Burner Gas Grills Sold Exclusively at Mills Fleet Farm Stores Due to Fire, Burn Hazard
On the recalled grills, the main burner does not fit correctly and does not connect properly to the gas valve, which could result in a propane leak. This poses fire and burn hazards to consumers.
- 2008-05-22CPSCAntigua Winds Inc., of San Antonio, TexasWest Music Recalls Shaker Guiro Instruments Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paint on the recalled shaker guiro instrument contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- 2008-05-22CPSCUnited Scientific, of Waukegan, Ill.United Scientific Recalls Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paint on the magnets contains high levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
- 2008-05-22CPSCHoop Retail Stores LLC, of Secaucus, N.J.Disney Store Recalls Pirates of the Caribbean Sleeping Bags Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The surface paint on the sleeping bag's zipper pull contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- 2008-05-21CPSCBRP U.S. Inc., of Sturtevant, Wis.BRP U.S. Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Explosion Hazard
Under extreme cold and dry weather conditions, an explosion could occur because of sparking in the fuel tank, when it is partially filled with gasoline at a low vapor pressure and the engine is left idling. This could cause serious injuries or death.
- 2008-05-21CPSCAmerican Flame Inc., of Fort Wayne, Ind.American Flame Recalls Fireplaces to Replace Gas Valves Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards
Gas can continue to flow into the fireplace pilot light area after the switch has been turned "off," posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers.
- 2008-05-20CPSCFrigidaire Canada, a sister company of Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Cleveland, OhioFrigidaire Canada Recalls Kenmore Wall Ovens Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
During extended broiling, gas can build in the oven cavity and escape when the oven door is opened. This poses a burn and possible fire hazard to consumers.
- 2008-05-20CPSCCricket Communications, of San Diego, Calif. (subsidiary of Leap Wireless International Inc.)Cricket EZ Cell Phones Recalled; Audio Problem Interferes with Emergency 911 Calls
A software problem with the cell phones causes audio problems with 911 calls. When a call is connected to 911, the operator may not hear the caller or the caller may not hear the 911 operator.
- 2008-05-20CPSCDouglas Co., of Keene N.H.Douglas Co. Recalls Children's Blankets Due to Strangulation Hazard
The blanket's satin edge can come loose, posing a strangulation hazard.
- 2008-05-20CPSCThe Home Depot, of Atlanta, Ga.The Home Depot Recalls Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard
Sunlight passing through the glass portion can cause nearby flammable materials to ignite, posing a fire hazard.
- 2008-05-20CPSCK2 Sports, of Seattle, Wash.K2 Sports Recalls Snowboard Bindings Due to Fall Hazard
The cable that links the toe strap to the binding could break, posing a fall hazard to snowboarders.
- 2008-05-20CPSCMaster Toys & Novelties Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.Master Toys & Novelties Inc. Recalls Little Rider Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paint on the shoe and pants of the rider toy contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- 2008-05-19NHTSA-EquipmentAUTOSTARTAUTOSTART — AFTERMARKET REMOTE ENGINE STARTER
IF AN AFFECTED UNIT IS INSTALLED IN A VEHICLE WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND THE TRANSMISSION IS LEFT IN GEAR WITH THE HANDBRAKE ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE COULD LUNGE FORWARD WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS OR PERSONS OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. ALSO, UNINTENDED STARTING OF THE VEHICLE ENGINE IN A CONFINED SPACE COULD LEAD TO EXHAUST BUILD UP AND POSE A RISK OF CO ASPHYXIATION.
- 2008-05-15CPSCShindaiwa Kogyo Co. Ltd, of Hiroshima, JapanShindaiwa Corp. Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards
The blower's impeller (fan) can separate from the base and break apart, causing plastic pieces to be blown out of the machine, and pose a laceration and impact hazard to consumers. The flying pieces also can cause property damage and injury to bystanders.
- 2008-05-15CPSCPaslode, of Vernon Hills, Ill.Fuel Cells Used With Framing Nailers Recalled by Paslode for Fire Hazard
The fuel cells used to power cordless framing nailers can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
- 2008-05-15CPSCManhattan Group LLC, of Minneapolis, Minn.Manhattan Group Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
The blue plastic end caps of the rattle can break, resulting in small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2008-05-15CPSCMaple Chase Company, of Plain City, OhioMaple Chase Co. Recalls Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Monoxide/Smoke Combo Alarms Due to Alarm Malfunction
The recalled alarms can sound a "double chirp"/fault alarm in the presence of CO, prior to going into full alarm. Upon hearing a double chirp, the Owner's Manual instructions recommend a consumer take the alarm out of service, which could expose consumers to hazardous levels of CO and suffer injury or death.
- 2008-05-15CPSCMaran Inc., of North Bergen, N.J.Maran Inc. Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at TJ Maxx
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2008-05-14CPSCDianaWerk GmbH & Co., of Rastatt, GermanyAir Pistols That Can Fire Unexpectedly Are Recalled by Umarex USA
The air pistols can accidentally discharge, posing a risk of serious injury if the air pistol is loaded and pointed at the user or another person when it discharges.
- 2008-05-12CPSCDaiso LLC, of Burlingame, Calif.Children's Rain Ponchos with Drawstrings Recalled by Daiso Due to Strangulation Hazard
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2008-05-08CPSCMunchkin Inc., of North Hills, Calif.Baby Bottle and Food Warmers Recalled by Munchkin Due to Fire Hazard
The bottle and food warmers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
- 2008-05-06NHTSA-EquipmentCOOPER STANDARD AUTOMOTIVECOOPER STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE — FUEL RAIL LEAKS
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
- 2008-05-06CPSCPlayworld Systems Inc., of Lewisburg, Pa.Playworld Systems Recalls Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard Caused by Defective Clevises
The clevis bearing on the swing set can wear, causing the swing to detach and the user to fall.
- 2008-05-06CPSCWeil-McLain, of Michigan City, Ind.Williamson-Thermoflo Gas Boilers Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
If there is a leak in the vent piping, the recalled boilers can leak carbon monoxide (CO) into the buildings in which they are installed, posing a risk of CO poisoning.
- 2008-05-06CPSCWeil-McLain, of Michigan City, Ind.Weil-McLain Gas Boilers Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
If there is a leak in the vent piping, the recalled boilers can leak carbon monoxide (CO) into the buildings in which they are installed, posing a risk of CO poisoning.
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