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.
- 2008-01-31NHTSA-EquipmentEvenflo Company, Inc.Evenflo Company, Inc. — SIDE IMPACT PERFORMANCE
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD RESULT IF THE CAR SEAT BECAME SEPARATED FROM ITS BASE.
- 2008-01-31CPSCRR Donnelley, of Chicago, Ill.RR Donnelley Recalls Classroom Reading and Math Aids Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paint on the products contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- 2008-01-31CPSCCampbell Hausfeld, of Harrison, OhioCampbell Hausfeld Recalls Air Compressors Following Fires
Protective covers on the compressor's motor are not made from proper flame-retardant material and can ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2008-01-31CPSCThe Wenzel Co., of St.Louis, MOCar Charging Units Made By The Wenzel Co. for LL Bean Air Beds Recalled Due To Injury Hazard
The batteries in the car charging unit can overheat when the car engine is running, causing the battery charging unit to burst. This can pose an injury hazard to consumers.
- 2008-01-31CPSCAngel Ortiz and Fracionamiento Lomas De Taxco S/N, of MexicoBaby Sterling Silver Teethers Recalled by Elegant Baby Due to Choking Hazard
The hearts and cars on the teethers can break off, posing a choking hazard to infants.
- 2008-01-31CPSCAJBlue LLC, dba Apollo Jeans, of New York, N.Y.Girls' Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Sold Exclusively at Marshalls Stores Recalled by Apollo Jeans Due to Strangulation Hazard
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2008-01-31CPSCKids II Inc., of Alpharetta, Ga.Kids II Inc. Recalls Crib Toys Due to Choking Hazard
The anchors that hold the straps to the back of the turtle can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2008-01-29CPSCGreenbrier International Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.Glue Guns Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards
The recalled glue guns can short circuit, causing the gun to smoke and catch fire. This poses fire, burn and shock hazards to consumers.
- 2008-01-25NHTSA-EquipmentTerex South Dakota, Inc.Terex South Dakota, Inc. — AERIAL DEVICES/CHECK VALVES
DEBRIS MAY SCRATCH THE CYLINDER WALL OR GET INTO HOLDING VALVES AND CAUSE THE PLATFORM TO DRIFT DOWN SLOWLY, WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE PLATFORM USER.
- 2008-01-25NHTSA-EquipmentTerex South Dakota, Inc.Terex South Dakota, Inc. — HYDRAULIC ROTARY SELECTOR VALVES
FAILURE OF THE VALVE MAY CAUSE LOSS OF OIL, THE HANDLE BEING EXPELLED AT HIGH SPEED, AND THE MACHINE WILL BE INOPERABLE, WHICH MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE OPERATOR.
- 2008-01-25NHTSA-EquipmentACTIVE TECHNOLOGYACTIVE TECHNOLOGY — TRAILER BRAKE ACTUATION SYSTEM
TRAILER BRAKES ARE NOT OPERATIVE WITH AN INCAPACITATED BRAKE ACTUATOR. THIS SITUATION COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2008-01-24CPSCBrian Smith, dba Serene Float Tanks, of Lakewood, Calif.Brian Smith Recalls Serene Float Tanks Due to Electrocution Hazard
Electrical components in the float tank are not grounded, which can prevent the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) from tripping when needed, posing an electrocution hazard to consumers.
- 2008-01-24CPSCRR Donnelley, of Chicago, Ill.RR Donnelley Recalls Educational Assessment Blocks Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paint on the green wooden blocks contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- 2008-01-24CPSCFirst Learning Company Ltd., of Hong KongToy Wooden Block and Train Sets Recalled By Christmas Tree Shops Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paint on some pieces of the toys contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- 2008-01-23NHTSA-EquipmentHyundai Motor AmericaHyundai Motor America — 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.
- 2008-01-23CPSCBattat Inc., of Plattsburgh, N.Y.Battat Recalls 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.
- 2008-01-23CPSCOKK Trading Inc., of Commerce, Calif.Toy Racing Cars Recalled by OKK Trading Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paint on the toy cars contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- 2008-01-22CPSCNordstrom Inc., of Seattle, Wash.Nordstrom Recalls Taper and Votive Candles Due To Fire Hazard
The candle's exterior coating can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
- 2008-01-17CPSCCranium Inc., of Seattle, Wash.Cranium Cadoo Board Games Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The surface paint on the die contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- 2008-01-17CPSCPottery Barn of San Francisco, Calif.Pottery Barn Recalls Decorative Candles Due to Fire Hazard
The candle's exterior coating can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
- 2008-01-17CPSCThe Wick & Petal Co. of Indianapolis, Ind.The Wick & Petal Co. Recalls Candles Due to Fire Hazard
The candles can burn with a high flame, posing a fire hazard.
- 2008-01-17CPSCSears, Roebuck and Co., of Hoffman Estates, Ill.Sears and Kmart Recall Play Stoves Due to Tip-over Hazard
A metal bracket connecting the door to the stove can cause a tip-over when the door is opened. This poses a risk of injury to young children.
- 2008-01-16CPSCStamina Products Inc., of Springfield, Mo.Inversion Therapy Tables Recalled by Stamina Products Due to Fall Hazard
A weld in the center of the inversion table can fail when the table is in an inverted position, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
- 2008-01-16CPSCDiscount School Supply, of Monterey, Calif.Discount School Supply Recalls Play Mats Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The paint on the Tic Tac Turtle Toss mats contains excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- 2008-01-16CPSCDeere & Company, of Moline, Ill.John Deere Tractors Recalled Due to Collision Hazard
The forward drive pedal can get stuck, posing a risk of loss of control and injury to the operator and bystanders.
- 2008-01-16CPSCThe Gift Wrap Co., of Atlanta, Ga.Photo Frames Recalled by The Gift Wrap Company Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paint on the photo frames contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- 2008-01-15CPSCA.A. of America Inc., of East Brunswick, N.J.Toy Wrestler Figures Recalled by A.A. of America Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The surface paint contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- 2008-01-10CPSCKash N' Gold Ltd., of Deer Park, N.Y.Kash N' Gold Recalls Tinker Bell Novelty Lamps Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The surface paint on the lamps contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- 2008-01-10CPSCA.O. Smith Electrical Products Co., of Tipp City, OhioA.O. Smith Recalls Exhaust Fan Electric Motors Due to Fire Hazard
The fan's electric motor can be miswired and overheat, posing a fire hazard.
- 2008-01-10CPSCShims Bargain Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.Shims Bargain Recalls Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard
These pacifiers fail to meet federal safety standards for pacifiers. The pacifier shield is too small and could easily enter the mouth of an infant. Also, ventilation holes are too small and not placed to allow for the insertion of a tool to remove the pacifier when lodged in the mouth of a child. Finally, the package fails to display the required warning instructing consumers not to tie a pacifier around a child's neck, which would present a strangulation hazard.
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