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.
- 2008-02-22CPSCRiverside Publishing Co., of Rolling Meadows, Ill.Children's Memory Testing Cards Recalled by Riverside Publishing Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paint on the cards contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- 2008-02-22CPSCFamily Dollar, of Charlotte, N.C.Family Dollar Recalls Magnetic Dart Boards; 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.
- 2008-02-22CPSCPecoware Co. Inc., of Chino, Calif.Children's Metal Jewelry Recalled by Pecoware Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
The children's necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
- 2008-02-21NHTSA-EquipmentBendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLCBendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC — DASH CONTROL VALVES/BENDIX MV-3
IF THE DOUBLE CHECK VALVE BECOMES LODGED, IN THE EVENT OF A PRIMARY RESERVOIR FAILURE, AIR PRESSURE CAN LEAK PAST THE LODGED DOUBLE CHECK VALVE THEREBY DEPLETING THE SECONDARY RESERVOIR, CAUSING A REDUCED ABILITY FOR MODULATING THE EMERGENCY BRAKES.
- 2008-02-21CPSCGreenheck Fan Corp., of Schofield, Wis.Greenheck Fan Recalls Indirect Gas Fired Furnaces Due to Risk of Fire
The ignition control module can fail preventing the unit from shutting down in high temperature conditions. This poses a risk of fire, as well as hazardous fumes being released from burning/melting insulation.
- 2008-02-21CPSCRinnai America Corp., of Peachtree City, Ga.Rinnai Recalls Wall Furnaces Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
A gasket in the unit can fail, posing a risk of poisonous carbon monoxide gas leaking into the home.
- 2008-02-20CPSCAloha Housewares Inc., of Arlington, TexasPortable Electric Heaters Recalled by Aloha Housewares Due to Fire Hazard
The portable electric heater can overheat and melt plastic parts, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2008-02-20CPSCLouisville Ladder Inc., of Louisville, Ky.Louisville Ladder Recalls Extension Ladders Due to Fall Hazard
The extension or "fly" section can fail to lock, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
- 2008-02-19CPSCFast Forward LLC, of New York, N.Y.Spiderman Water Bottles Sold Exclusively at Sears Recalled by Fast Forward Due to Choking Hazard
Screws under the bottle's lid can come loose and fall into the cup, posing a choking hazard to children.
- 2008-02-19CPSCDumar International USA, of Franklin, Mass.Cinderella Battery-Powered Toy Cars Recalled by Dumar International USA Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The wires under the hood of the car and/or in the battery compartment under the seat can short circuit, posing a fire and burn hazard to children riding in the car.
- 2008-02-14NHTSA-EquipmentAM EquipmentAM Equipment — WIPER SYSTEM ASSEMBLY
WHEN THE WIPER SYSTEM FAILS, THE OPERATOR WILL HAVE REDUCED VISIBILITY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
- 2008-02-14CPSCBassettbaby, of Bassett, Va.Bassettbaby Drop-Side Cribs Recalled Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazard
Spindles on the drop-side of the crib could loosen, creating a gap that poses an entrapment and strangulation hazard.
- 2008-02-14CPSCMission City Press, of Franklin, Tenn.Mission City Press Recalls Girl's Bracelet Sets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paint on the pearl white beads of the bracelet, contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- 2008-02-14CPSCPolaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.Polaris Industries Expands Recall of ATVs Due to Fire Hazard
The ATVs can have defective Electronic Control Modules (ECM) that overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to riders.
- 2008-02-13CPSCSiegfried & Parzifal Inc., of City of Industry, Calif.Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Siegfried & Parzifal Due to Strangulation Hazard
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2008-02-12CPSCChristmas Tree Shops Inc., of South Yarmouth, Mass.Christmas Tree Shops Recalls Tea Light Candles Due to Fire Hazard
The tea light candles have a clear, plastic shell that can melt or ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
- 2008-02-12CPSCSoft Air USA Inc., of Grapevine, TexasRemote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled By Soft Air USA Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The rechargeable battery contained inside the helicopter can catch fire during charging, igniting the helicopter and nearby combustible materials. This poses a burn or fire hazard to consumers.
- 2008-02-11CPSCGE Consumer & Industrial, of Louisville, Ky.General Electric Recalls Gas Dryers Due to Shock Hazard
A short circuit in the dryer's wiring poses a shock hazard to consumers with ungrounded dryers.
- 2008-02-08CPSCNetshops, of Omaha, Neb.Netshops Recalls Children's Table and Chair Sets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The surface paint on the children's table and chair sets contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- 2008-02-07NHTSA-EquipmentHyundai Motor AmericaHyundai Motor America — AFTERMARKET TOW HITCH SYSTEM/WIRING HARNESS
EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE REAR BUMPER AREA AND MAY POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A FIRE.
- 2008-02-07CPSCWest Music Company, of Coralville, IowaWest Music Recalls Egg-Shaker Toy Instruments Due to Choking and Aspiration Hazards
The end cap can detach from the egg shaker and allow the small beads to spill out, posing choking/aspiration hazards to young children.
- 2008-02-07CPSCBenjamin International, of Middlebury, Conn.Pendants and Candle Charms Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
The recalled pendants and charms contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
- 2008-02-07CPSCTrek Bicycle Corp., of Waterloo, Wis.Trek Recalls Girls' Bicycles Due To Frame Failure
The bicycle's frame can break during use, causing the rider to lose control and suffer injuries.
- 2008-02-06NHTSA-EquipmentJLEVI STREETWERKS, LLCJLEVI STREETWERKS, LLC — FMVSS 108/HID CONVERSION KITS
THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE DEATHS AND INJURIES FROM MOTOR VEHICLE CRASHES BY PROVIDING ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION OF THE ROADWAY.
- 2008-02-06CPSCSeventy Two Inc., of La Puente, Calif.Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Seventy Two Inc. 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.
- 2008-02-06CPSCeeBoo Corp., of New York, N.Y.Children's Sketchbooks Recalled by eeBoo Corp. Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The paint on the sketchbooks' colored spiral metal bindings contains excessive levels of lead violating the federal lead paint standard.
- 2008-02-05NHTSA-EquipmentHonda (American Honda Motor Co.)Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) — AFTERMARKET HITCH STYLE BIKE RACK
WHEN MOVING THE BIKE ARM BRACKET TO ITS DOWN POSITION, THIS PINCH BOLT HAS THE POTENTIAL OF CAUSING SEVERE LACERATION OR AMPUTATION TO THE USER'S FINGERTIPS OR HAND.
- 2008-02-05CPSCZhongshan Foods, of ChinaChildren's Toy Gardening Rakes Recalled by Downeast Concepts; Violates Lead Paint Standard
The paint on the gardening tool hand rake contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal standard on lead in paint on toys.
- 2008-02-01NHTSA-EquipmentNissan North America, Inc.Nissan North America, Inc. — AFTERMARKET HITCH STYLE BIKE RACKS
WHEN MOVING THE BIKE ARM BRACKET TO ITS DOWN POSITION, THIS PINCH BOLT HAS THE POTENTIAL OF CAUSING SEVERE LACERATION OR AMPUTATION TO THE USER'S FINGERTIPS OR HAND.
- 2008-02-01NHTSA-EquipmentSTERLING TEK, INC.STERLING TEK, INC. — FMVSS 218/MOTORCYCLE HELMETS/FAILS STRIKE TEST
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE HELMET MAY CRACK AND NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO THE WEARER POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY.
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