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.
- 2007-10-25CPSCAlltrade Tools LLC, of Long Beach, Calif.Alltrade Tools Recalls Power Tool Battery Chargers Due to Burn and Laceration Hazards
When used with an incompatible charger, the battery pack can overheat and melt during charging, or can explode during use, posing burn, laceration and bruise hazards to consumers.
- 2007-10-25CPSCFamily Dollar Stores, of Charlotte, N.C.Family Dollar Stores Recalls Halloween Pails Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The green paint on the pails contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- 2007-10-25CPSCDecoPac Inc., of Anoka, Minn.DecoPac Inc. Recalls Football Bobble Head Cake Decorations Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paint on the body of the bobble head contains lead in excess of the federal lead paint standard.
- 2007-10-25CPSCJo-Ann Stores Inc., of Hudson, OhioJo-Ann Stores Expands Recall of Children's Toy Garden Tools Due to Violation of Lead in Paint Standard
Surface paint on the handle of the toy gardening tools can contain excessive levels of lead paint, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- 2007-10-25CPSCFisher-Price Inc., of East Aurora, N.Y.Fisher Price Recalls Go Diego Go Boat Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paints on the toys contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal standard prohibiting lead paint on children's toys.
- 2007-10-25CPSCBumbo International, of South AfricaSerious Head Injuries Prompt Recall of Bumbo Baby Sitter Seats - New Warnings and Instructions to Be Provided To Consumers
If the seat is placed on a table, countertop, chair, or other elevated surface, young children can arch their backs, flip out of the Bumbo seat, and fall onto the floor, posing a risk of serious head injuries.
- 2007-10-25CPSCGreenbrier International, Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Recalls Children's Jewelry Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
- 2007-10-25CPSCWeGlow International, of Virginia Beach, Va.Children's Metal Jewelry Recalled By WeGlow International Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
- 2007-10-25NHTSA-EquipmentSPYDER, INC.SPYDER, INC. — FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES
THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE TRAFFIC CRASHES AND DEATHS AND INJURIES BY PROVIDING ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION OF THE ROADWAY.
- 2007-10-25NHTSA-EquipmentGenera CorporationGenera Corporation — FMVSS 108/HALOGEN HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES
MISALIGNMENT OF THE LIGHTS DIMINISHES FRONTAL ILLUMINATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2007-10-24NHTSA-EquipmentHONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. — OIL FILTER/OIL LEAK/POSSIBLE FIRE
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
- 2007-10-23CPSCHome Automation Inc., New Orleans, La.Home Automation Inc. Recalls Wireless Receivers Due to Failure to Receive Security Signal
If the receiver loses power, it could fail to receive the signal from transmitters monitoring for intrusion detection in a property and place the security of residents at risk.
- 2007-10-23CPSCLine Skis, of Seattle, Wash.Ski Boards Recalled by Line Skis Due to Fall Hazard from Binding Failure
Screws installed improperly can cause the bindings to come loose or pull off the ski board during use, causing the skier to lose control or fall and suffer injuries.
- 2007-10-23CPSCCybex International, Inc., of Medway, Mass.Cybex International Inc. Recalls Treadmills Previously Repaired Due to Fire Hazard
During repairs associated with the October 8, 2003 recall, wire nuts were installed improperly, causing the treadmills to overheat and posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2007-10-23CPSCMacLean Quality Composites, d.b.a. Reynolds, of West Jordan, UtahReynolds Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard
The fork tips could separate from the fork legs, causing the wheel to come loose from the fork while riding. This could pose a serious fall hazard to riders.
- 2007-10-23CPSCGlobal Design Concepts Inc., of New York, N.Y.Game Pieces Sold with "Cars" Backpacks Recalled By Global Design Concepts; Detached Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
Small magnets inside the four game pieces that were sold with the "Cars" backpack can fall out of their plastic enclosure. 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 perforation or blockage, which can be fatal.
- 2007-10-22CPSCCollegiate Pacific, of Farmers Branch, TexasCollegiate Pacific Recalls Power Packs for Portable Team Hydration Units Due to Injury Hazard
Charging the battery inside the hydration unit's power pack box can result in excessive gas buildup, which can burst the lid of the power pack box off or rupture the box. This poses an injury hazard to bystanders.
- 2007-10-22CPSCKTM North America Inc., of Amherst, OhioATVs Recalled By KTM North America Due to Brake Failure
The rear brake caliper support can crack; this could result in the potential for a loss of the use of the rear brake and subsequently lead to an accident.
- 2007-10-18CPSCThe Gymboree Corp., of San Francisco, Calif.The Gymboree Corp. Recalls Toy Swords Due to Breakage and Laceration Hazard
The swords can break, creating a sharp point, which poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
- 2007-10-18CPSCSportsstuff Inc., of Omaha, Neb.Additional Injuries Prompt Re-announcement of Sportsstuff Recall of Air Pumps
The air pumps can overheat and explode during use, posing a risk of lacerations.
- 2007-10-18CPSCGorilla Inc., of Flushing, Mich.Kong Maxx Ladder Stands Sold at Gander Mountain Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
The ladder stands can become unstable while in use, causing the user to fall. The addition of one ladder section to the stand makes the platform further away from the bracing. When the stand is at its full height, the distance between the bracing and the platform may result in platform instability prior to attachment to and/or detachment from the tree.
- 2007-10-18CPSCPayless ShoeSource Inc., of Topeka, KSPayless ShoeSource Recalls Girls' Boots Due to Fall Hazard
The guitar-shaped zipper pulls on each boot can interlock while a child is walking, causing the child to trip and fall.
- 2007-10-17CPSCDeere & Company, of Moline, Ill.Deere & Company Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Injury Hazard
The brake calipers in the front of the utility vehicles may have been installed incorrectly, causing the vehicle to pull to one side during braking. This poses an injury hazard to consumers.
- 2007-10-17CPSCPlow & Hearth, of Madison, Va.Plow & Hearth Recalls Aluminum Chimeneas Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
A design flaw can cause the aluminum on the chimeneas to catch fire or melt under high temperatures, posing fire and burn hazards.
- 2007-10-17CPSCR.L. Albert & Son, of Greenwich, Conn.Albert's Recalls Halloween Skull Pails Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The surface paint on the eyes, nose, and teeth of the skull contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- 2007-10-17CPSCAntioch Publishing, of Yellow Springs, OhioAntioch Publishing Recalls Additional Bookmarks Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Paint on the clip of the bookmarks contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
- 2007-10-17CPSCGuidecraft Inc., of Englewood, N.J.Guidecraft Inc. Recalls Children's Puppet Theaters Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paints on the puppet theater's wooden panels contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- 2007-10-17CPSCDunkin' Donuts LLC, of Canton, Mass.Dunkin' Donuts Recalls Glow Sticks Due to Choking and Strangulation Hazards
The recalled glow sticks are not properly labeled to warn consumers that the cap and lanyard can detach, posing a choking hazard. Additionally, the lanyard poses a strangulation hazard to young children.
- 2007-10-16CPSCProcycle Group Inc., of Quebec, CanadaProcycle Group Inc. Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
The head tube can detach from the rest of the frame, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
- 2007-10-16CPSCYamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif.Yamaha Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Risk of Injury and Death from Steering Problem
Snow and ice stuck around the steering idler arm can cause a loss of steering ability, posing a risk of injury and death to drivers and passengers.
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