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.
- 2008-01-10CPSCField Smart Lighting Co. Ltd., of ChinaTorchiere Lamps Recalled By L G Sourcing Due to Fire Hazard; Lamps Sold Exclusively At Lowe's Stores
A short circuit in the lamps' wiring can pose a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2008-01-10CPSCTJ Promotions, of South El Monte, Calif.Coin Banks Recalled by TJ Promotions Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paint on the coin banks contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- 2008-01-09CPSCAmerican Honda Motor Co., Inc. of Torrance, Calif.ATVs Recalled By American Honda Motor Co. Due to Loss of Speed Control
Water can enter the throttle position sensor and freeze, causing permanent damage if the rider forces the throttle lever. This could cause the throttle to stick open, posing a risk of injury or death to riders.
- 2008-01-09CPSCEwig Industries Macao Commercial Offshore Ltd., of Macau, ChinaIntermatic Recalls Digital Timers Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
The recalled timers could have been wired incorrectly, which poses an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
- 2008-01-08NHTSA-EquipmentVCAN SPORTSVCAN SPORTS — FMVSS 218/MATERIALS/STITCHING/LABELING
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE WEARER OF ONE OF THESE HELMETS MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY PROTECTED WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
- 2008-01-08CPSCCannondale Bicycle Corporation, of Bethel, Conn.Cannondale Recalls Scalpel Mountain Bikes; Frame Failure Poses Crash Hazard
The frame can break while in use, causing the rider to lose control and suffer injuries from a fall or collision.
- 2008-01-08CPSCPacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis.Pacific Cycle Recalls Children's Trailer Bicycles; Can Detach from Adult Bicycle and Injure Children
The coupler connecting the children's trailer bike to the adult's bicycle has welds that can fail, posing a fall hazard to children.
- 2008-01-07NHTSA-EquipmentINTERMOTIVE VEHICLE CONTROLSINTERMOTIVE VEHICLE CONTROLS — WHEELCHAIR LIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM
SHOULD THE DIODE FAIL, IT WILL BE POSSIBLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE WITH THE WHEELCHAIR DEPLOYED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO ANYONE USING THE LIFT.
- 2008-01-07NHTSA-EquipmentDANA CORPORATIONDANA CORPORATION — PINION GEARS BREAK
THE EXCESSIVE HARDNESS CAN POTENTIALLY RESULT IN THE THREADED END OF THE PINION BREAKING OFF. THIS FAILURE COULD RESULT IN DRIVESHAFT DISCONNECTING FROM THE AXLE, WHICH WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE POWER. IT IS ALSO POSSIBLE THAT THE DRIVESHAFT MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2008-01-03CPSCRSI Home Products, of Anaheim, Calif.Bathroom Medicine Cabinets Sold at Lowe's and The Home Depot Retail Outlets Recalled by RSI Home Products Due to Laceration Hazard
The medicine cabinet's mirrors can separate and break, posing a laceration hazard.
- 2008-01-03CPSCTricam Industries Inc., of Eden Prairie, Minn.Toy Wagons Recalled by Tricam Industries Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paint on the wagon bucket contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- 2008-01-02NHTSA-EquipmentTriMark CorporationTriMark Corporation — FMVSS 206/BROKEN DOOR LATCH
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, FORCE COULD CAUSE THE ROTOR TO CRACK AND THE DOOR WOULD NOT HAVE PRIMARY OR SECONDARY CLOSING SECURITY WHICH COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO INJURY OF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT.
- 2008-01-02NHTSA-EquipmentFemtec, Inc.Femtec, Inc. — WHEEL RIM CRACKS
CRACKED SPOKES COULD CAUSE EVENTUAL SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL AND TIRE FROM THE RIM POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2008-01-02NHTSA-EquipmentGraco Children's Products, Inc.Graco Children's Products, Inc. — FMVSS 213/PADDING FOAM
THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN KILLED OR INJURED IN MOTOR VEHICLE CRASHES.
- 2008-01-02CPSCKYMCO USA, of Spartanburg, S.C.ATVs Recalled By KYMCO Due to Suspension Failure; Riders Can Lose Control of Vehicle
The pivot bolts holding the rear suspension onto the frame can become loose, causing the rear swing arm to detach from the chassis, posing a risk of injury or death to the operator.
- 2007-12-27CPSCWorld Dryer Corp., of Berkeley Ill.World Dryer Recalls to Repair Hand and Hair Dryers Due to Electric Shock Hazard
Some of the nozzles on these dryers are not grounded. If an electrical component comes into contact with an ungrounded nozzle, it can pose a shock hazard to consumers.
- 2007-12-27CPSCGap Outlet, operated by Gap Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.Gap Outlet Recalls Boys' Jackets; Drawstring at Waist Poses Entrapment Hazard
The jackets have a waist drawstring with a toggle that could become snagged or caught in small spaces or doorways, which can pose an entrapment hazard to children.
- 2007-12-27CPSCNorth American Breaker Co. Inc. (NABCO), of Burbank, Calif.North American Breaker Co. Recalls Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Hazard
The recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" have been determined by Square D to be counterfeit and can fail to trip when they are overloaded, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2007-12-27CPSCeeBoo Corp., of New York, N.Y.Tot Tower Blocks Recalled by eeBoo Corp.; Children's Toy Can Pose Choking Hazard
The plastic covering on the toy blocks can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.
- 2007-12-21CPSCMan's Trading Company, of Brisbane, Calif.Super Magnet Toys Recalled by MTC Due to Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
The magnet attached to the bottom of a small toy panda can detach. If swallowed or aspirated by young children, the magnets can attract each other internally and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.
- 2007-12-21CPSCEmpire Silver Company, of Brooklyn, N.Y.Teething Rings Recalled by Empire Silver Due to Choking Hazard
The silver ball that holds the ring in place can separate and release the beads inside. This poses a choking and aspiration hazard to infants.
- 2007-12-21CPSCTTK Prestige Ltd., of IndiaPressure Cookers Recalled By Manttra Inc. Due to Burn Hazard
If the pressure cookers are not closed properly, the lid can separate and allow hot contents to spill out. This poses a risk of burns to consumers.
- 2007-12-21CPSCLiberty Apparel Co. Inc., of New York, N.Y.Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Liberty Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2007-12-21CPSCLenox Group Inc., of Bristol, Pa.Lenox Recalls Covered Warmer Dishes Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Flames from the tea candle can extend up the sides of the dish. In addition, a label on the bottom of the dish causes excessive smoke when exposed to the flame. This poses fire and burn hazards to consumers.
- 2007-12-20CPSCOYL Manufacturing Co., of MalaysiaMcQuay Recalls Air Conditioners/Heat Pumps Following Fires
Wires in the heater element can overheat and spark, posing a smoke and fire hazard to consumers.
- 2007-12-20CPSCSpecialty Merchandise Corporation (SMC), of Simi Valley, Calif.Christmas Candle Sets Recalled By Specialty Merchandise Corp. Due to Fire Hazard
The snowman candle could tip over and the exterior coating on both candles can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
- 2007-12-20CPSCDEWALT Industrial Tool Company, of Towson, Md.DeWALT Recalls Cordless Drills due to Fire Hazard
The trigger switch of the cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2007-12-20NHTSA-EquipmentECO WHEEL CORPORATIONECO WHEEL CORPORATION — ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS/BREAKES IN HALF
IF AN ALLOY WHEEL BREAKS IN HALF DURING USE, IT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A CRASH CAN OCCUR AND/OR RESULT IN FLYING DEBRIS.
- 2007-12-19CPSCChang Zhou Ganghua Mfg., of ChinaStuffer Bear Recalled Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Victoria’s Secret Internet site
The neck medallion zipper pull can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2007-12-19CPSCDiscount School Supply, of Monterey, Calif.Discount School Supply Recalls Measuring Chart Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The paint on the grow chart contains excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
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