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.
- 2008-04-08CPSCDalmatian Press LLC, of Franklin, Tenn.Children's Board Book Sets Recalled By Dalmatian Press Due to Choking Hazard
The cylinder on the toy concrete mixer and the tailgate on the toy dump truck can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2008-04-08CPSCHenry Gordy International Inc., of Plainfield, N.J.Magnetic Dart Boards Recalled By Henry Gordy Int'l; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
Small magnets at the ends of the darts can detach. 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.
- 2008-04-07CPSCGreenbrier International Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.Plush Insect Toys Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Due to Choking Hazard
The recalled plush insect toys contain small parts, posing a choking hazard to small children.
- 2008-04-03CPSCGoodman Manufacturing Co. L.P., of Houston, TexasGoodman Manufacturing Co. Recalls Heating and Cooling Units Due to Fire Hazard
The serial plates on the units contain inaccurate information that could result in the use of undersized installation wiring, posing a fire hazard.
- 2008-04-03CPSCTaizhou Orient Toys Company Ltd. (Multi-Sided Activity Centers), of Shanghai, ChinaImaginarium Activity Centers Sold at Toys "R" Us Recalled Due to Choking Hazard
Small parts on the toys can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2008-04-03CPSCA.O. Smith Water Products Co., of Ashland City, Tenn.A.O. Smith Recalls Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire and Carbon Monoxide Hazards
The water heater's flue gas temperatures can exceed safe limits and produce excessive temperatures in the venting unit, posing a fire hazard. Also, the water heater's exhaust can leak into the surrounding room, posing a carbon monoxide hazard.
- 2008-04-03CPSCWal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.Wal-Mart Recalls Candle Holders Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards
The candle holders could tip over, posing a fire hazard. Also, the glass holder could break, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
- 2008-04-03CPSCStyleMark Inc., of Ormond Beach, Fla.Children's 'Main Street Drag' Sunglasses Recalled by StyleMark Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paint in the orange lettering on the temples of the sunglasses contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- 2008-04-02CPSCBrents-Riordan Inc. LLC, of Shreveport, La.Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Brents-Riordan Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2008-04-02CPSCCabot Stains (a division of Valspar Corp.), of Newburyport, Mass.Cabot Recalls Composite Deck Cleaner Due to Inhalation and Fire Hazard
One of the components of the composite cleaner can react with metal foil residue on the packaging, releasing heat and chlorine gas. This poses a fire and inhalation hazard to consumers.
- 2008-04-01NHTSA-EquipmentNorcold Inc.Norcold Inc. — REFRIGERATOR/POSSIBLE FIRE
IF REFRIGERANT GAS IS STILL IN PLACE WHEN THE RUPTURE OCCURS, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND COULD BE IGNITED BY THE HIGH TEMPERATURE, POSSIBLY CAUSING A FIRE.
- 2008-04-01CPSCFullyear-Brother Enterprise Co. Ltd, of TaiwanMaster Lock Recalls Lock and Leash™ Locks Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Red surface paint on the locks contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- 2008-04-01CPSCGecko Alliance of Quebec, CanadaGecko Alliance Recalls Electronic Spa Controls Used on Serenity Spas Due to Fire Hazard
The hot tub's spa control can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
- 2008-03-31NHTSA-EquipmentToyota Motor CorporationToyota Motor Corporation — AFTERMARKET ALLOY WHEEL LUG NUTS
CRACKED OR BROKEN WHEEL NUTS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2008-03-31NHTSA-EquipmentTBEI, INCORPORATEDTBEI, INCORPORATED — TRUCK HOISTS TENSION ARM WELDS
THESE STRESSES COULD ULTIMATELY CAUSE A PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE HOIST WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE LOWER ARMS BREAKING AND THE BODY FALLING. THE SUDDEN JOLT OF THE FALLING BODY HITTING THE TRUCK FRAME COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO BOUNCE, POSSIBLY CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- 2008-03-28NHTSA-EquipmentAFFINIA GROUP, INC.AFFINIA GROUP, INC. — CHASSIS TIE RODS
IF THIS CONDITION REMAINS UNDETECTED, THE BOLT CAN EVENTUALLY UNSEAT COMPLETELY, CAUSING THE AFFECTED WHEEL TO DISENGAGE FROM THE STEERING MECHANISM, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
- 2008-03-28NHTSA-EquipmentEvenflo Company, Inc.Evenflo Company, Inc. — INCOMPLETE HANDLE RELEASE ASSEMBLY
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE SEAT MAY BECOME SEPARATED FROM THE BASE, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THE CHILD.
- 2008-03-28CPSCKidz World Inc., d/b/a High Energy USA, of New York, N.Y.Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by High Energy; Children Can Strangle on Drawstrings
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2008-03-27NHTSA-EquipmentTRUXXX MANUFACTURING, LLCTRUXXX MANUFACTURING, LLC — AFTERMARKET SUSPENSION KITS
THIS COULD ALLOW POSSIBLE SHIFTING AND DAMAGE TO THE REAR DRIVE SHAFT AND AXLE.
- 2008-03-27CPSCHaiyan Boai Gifts Factory, of ChinaAvon Products Recalls Plush Warming Polar Bears Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The warming pouch inside the bear can overheat and ignite when heated in a microwave oven, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
- 2008-03-27CPSCTek Nek Toys Int'l L.P., of Southlake, TexasPlush Rocker Toys Recalled By Tek Nek Toys Due to Fall Hazard
The base of the rocker can become unstable and allow the rocker to tip forward or backward, posing a fall hazard to children.
- 2008-03-26NHTSA-EquipmentPiaggio Group Americas, Inc.Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. — BRACKET FOR THE ACCESSORY TOP CASE
A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR SHOULD THE TOP CASE FALL FROM THE MOTORCYCLE AND BECOME AN OBSTACLE TO OTHER MOTORISTS.
- 2008-03-26CPSCEducational Insights, of Vernon Hills, Ill.Educational Insights Recalls Ring Toss Games Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The paint on the yellow peg of the toy contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- 2008-03-25CPSCYamaha Motor Manufacturing Corp. of America, of Newnan, Ga.Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A. Recalls Rhino Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Risk of Brake Failure
The brake caliper on the left front wheel could have been made incorrectly, resulting in brake fluid leaking. This can cause a loss of braking and control of the vehicle, posing a serious safety risk to the driver and passenger.
- 2008-03-25CPSCDowneast Concepts Inc., of Yarmouth, MaineDowneast Concepts Inc. Recalls Water Bottles Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paint on the metal water bottles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- 2008-03-25CPSCPlan Toy Inc., of Mountain View, Calif.Plan Toys Inc. Recalls Toy Penguins Due to Laceration Hazard
The head of the penguin toy can detach, exposing connectors with sharp points, presenting a laceration hazard to consumers.
- 2008-03-21NHTSA-EquipmentEBL ENTERPRISES, INC.EBL ENTERPRISES, INC. — FMVSS 218/MOTORCYCLE HELMETS
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE HELMET WEARER MAY BECOME SERIOUSLY INJURED WITHOUT ADEQUATE PROTECTION.
- 2008-03-21CPSCHobby Lobby Stores Inc., of Oklahoma City, Okla.Hobby Lobby Stores Recalls Easter Egg Containers and Spinning Egg Tops Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The paint on the toys contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- 2008-03-20NHTSA-EquipmentOZNIUM LLCOZNIUM LLC — FMVSS 108/HID CONVERSION KITS/EXCESSIVE GLARE
THESE KITS PRODUCE EXCESSIVE GLARE TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC WHICH MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2008-03-20CPSCMerchant Media Corp., of Framingham, Mass.Toy Puzzle Vehicle Sets Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard; Sold Exclusively by QVC
Surface paints on the puzzle pieces and components contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
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