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.
- 2008-03-19CPSCWarmlyYours, of Long Grove, Ill.WarmlyYours Recalls Rug Warmers Due to Fire Hazard
The rug warmer's cord can come loose from the plug and cause sparks or flames, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2008-03-19CPSCPegtom, of Hong Ding, ChinaProgress Lighting Recalls Ceiling-Mounted Outdoor Light Fixtures; Lights Can Fall Off Mounting and Injure Consumers
A weld that affixes a mounting bracket to the ceiling pan can fail, which can cause the fixture to fall and injure nearby persons.
- 2008-03-19CPSCSalton Inc., of Lake Forest, Ill.Salton Inc. Recalls Electric Toasters Due to Fire Hazard
The toaster can turn on without bread in the slots and ignite items placed on top of it, posing a fire hazard.
- 2008-03-18CPSCGalison/Mudpuppy, of New York, N.Y.Galison/Mudpuppy Recalls Wire Bound Journals and Calendars Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The paint on the metal spiral bindings of the journals contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
- 2008-03-17NHTSA-EquipmentBig Dog Motorcycles, LLCBig Dog Motorcycles, LLC — AFTERMARKET PASSENGER FOOT RESTS (WHISKER BARS)
THIS CONDITION COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN INJURY AND/OR A CRASH.
- 2008-03-17CPSCMEGA Brands America Inc., of Livingston, N.J.MEGA Brands Recalls Magtastik and Magnetix Jr. Pre-School Magnetic Toys; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
Magnets in the small flexible parts of the animals, vehicles and building sets 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.
- 2008-03-17CPSCMEGA Brands America Inc., of Livingston, N.J.MEGA Brands Recalls MagnaMan Magnetic Action Figures; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
Small magnets inside the figures 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.
- 2008-03-13CPSCBattat Inc., of Plattsburgh, N.Y.Battat Recalls Additional Magnetic Construction Sets; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
Small magnets inside the building pieces can fall out. 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.
- 2008-03-13CPSCBattat Inc., of Plattsburgh, N.Y.Toy Sundae Sets Sold at Target Recalled by Battat Inc. Due to Choking Hazard
The wooden cherries on top of the toy sundae pose a choking hazard to young children.
- 2008-03-12CPSCS.U. Wholesale Inc., of Vernon, Calif.Toy Airplanes, Cars, and Motorcycles Recalled by S.U. Wholesale Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The recalled toys contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- 2008-03-12CPSCEnsto Control Oy, of FinlandEnsto Control Oy Recalls Toggle and Rotary Switches Due to Electric Shock Hazards
When switched OFF, one electrical pole may remain energized, posing a risk of electrical shock hazard to consumers.
- 2008-03-12CPSCJCPenney, of Plano, TexasJCPenney Recalls Cooks Deep Fryers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The deep fryer has a faulty heating element, which can cause it to overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
- 2008-03-11NHTSA-EquipmentGraco Children's Products, Inc.Graco Children's Products, Inc. — FMVSS 213/LABELED WITH THE WRONG TELEPHONE NO.
IN THE EVENT OF A PROBLEM WITH THESE CHILD RESTRAINTS, OWNERS WOULD BE IMPEDED IN CONTACTING NHTSA.
- 2008-03-11CPSCUrgent Gear Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Urgent Gear Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Nordstrom Stores
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2008-03-11CPSCEllaroo LLC, of McKinney, TexasEllaroo Recalls Infant Sling Carriers Due to Fall Hazard
The aluminum rings on the sling carriers can bend or break. This can cause the fabric to slip through the rings and infants to fall out of the carrier.
- 2008-03-07NHTSA-EquipmentHyundai Motor AmericaHyundai Motor America — FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES
IMPROPER AIMING OF THE HEADLAMP MAY RESULT IN POOR VISIBILITY POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2008-03-06NHTSA-EquipmentPOLYMER PROCESS DEVELOPMENT, LLCPOLYMER PROCESS DEVELOPMENT, LLC — FMVSS 205/REPLACEMENT BACK GLASS/GLAZING MATERIAL
THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE INJURIES RESULTING FROM IMPACT TO GLAZING SURFACES.
- 2008-03-06NHTSA-EquipmentINTERCONTINENTAL AUTO PARTSINTERCONTINENTAL AUTO PARTS — AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTER/LEAK
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, A NO START CONDITION MAY RESULT AND FUEL MAY BE PUMPED ONTO THE GROUND. IF THIS OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THE ENGINE MAY STOP DUE TO INADEQUATE FUEL SUPPLY. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, FUEL LEAKAGE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
- 2008-03-06CPSCQVC Inc., of West Chester, Pa.QVC and Tristar Recall Electric Grills Due to Fire Hazard; Consumers to Receive New Instructions
Cooking oils or sprays applied to the grill's cooking plates before preheating can cause the oil to ignite and/or flare up. Cooking sprays can ignite and/or flare up if used on the grill at any time.
- 2008-03-06CPSCHamilton Beach Brands Inc., of Glen Allen, Va.Hamilton Beach Recalls Toasters Due to Fire Hazard
The toasters can remain "on" (energized) after popping up, and can ignite flammable items covering or in contact with the toaster, posing a fire hazard.
- 2008-03-06CPSCAdvance Stores Co., d.b.a. Advance Auto Parts, of Roanoke, Va.Portable Air Compressors Sold Exclusively at Advance Auto Parts Stores Recalled Due to Fire and Electrical Hazards
The compressor's motor can overheat and ignite the protective cover, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Also, the cover might not prevent internal components from being touched, which poses an electrical shock hazard.
- 2008-03-06CPSCPier 1 Imports, of Fort Worth, TexasPier 1 Imports Recalls Tealight Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard
The spacing of the holes in a concentrated pattern allows the holder to heat up. This can cause the tealights to burn unexpectedly fast and with a higher flame height than normal, posing a fire hazard.
- 2008-03-05CPSCInfantino LLC, of San Diego, Calif.Infantino Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
The tail piece on the rattles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2008-03-05CPSCRebelette International Trading Corp., of South El Monte, Calif.Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Rebelette International Due to Strangulation Hazard
The sweatshirt jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2008-03-04CPSCKawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif.Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Frame Failure
One or more of the motorcycle's frame welds could be missing or made incorrectly allowing the frame to crack or break, posing a risk of serious injury to riders.
- 2008-03-04CPSCPolaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls ATVs Due to Risk of Injury to Riders
A retention bolt can come loose, causing the rear wheels to lock up, which poses a risk of serious injury to the rider.
- 2008-03-04CPSCSai lin Ke, of Beijing, ChinaLDR Industries Recalls Gas Connectors Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards
The gas connectors can leak propane or natural gas, posing a fire and explosion hazard to consumers.
- 2008-02-28NHTSA-EquipmentCombi USA, Inc.Combi USA, Inc. — SEAT AND BASE SEPARATION
SHOULD THE SEAT SEPARATE FROM THE BASE IN A CRASH, THE CHILD WILL NOT BE ADEQUATELY PROTECTED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY.
- 2008-02-28CPSCMunire Furniture Inc., of Piscataway, N.J.Munire Furniture Recalls Cribs Due to Fall Hazard
The cribs fail to meet the federal safety standards for cribs. The four support brackets on the mattress support spring are too long. The brackets prevent the spring from lowering to the full 26-inch minimum height in its lowest position, allowing children inside to crawl over the railing, posing a fall hazard.
- 2008-02-22NHTSA-EquipmentRECARO NORTH AMERICA, INC.RECARO NORTH AMERICA, INC. — HARNESS MAY FAIL TO RESTRAIN CHILD
IF THE HARNESS BECOMES DISCONNECTED AND A VEHICLE CRASH OCCURS, THE CHILD MAY NOT BE SECURELY FASTENED TO THEIR CHILD SEAT AND MAY SUSTAIN INJURY.
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