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.
- 2007-09-10NHTSA-Equipment4-Star Trailers, Inc.4-Star Trailers, Inc. — AFTERMARKET HAYRACK ACCESSORY
THIS COULD POSE A SERIOUS HAZARD TO FOLLOWING VEHICLES INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- 2007-09-07NHTSA-EquipmentDELTA TECH INDUSTRIES, LLCDELTA TECH INDUSTRIES, LLC — FMVSS 108/HID HEADLAMP SYSTEM
ONCOMING TRAFFIC MAY EXPERIENCE A HIGHER THAN NORMAL AMOUNT OF GLARE WHICH COULD AFFECT THE DRIVER'S VISION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- 2007-09-07NHTSA-EquipmentCaterpillar, Inc.Caterpillar, Inc. — OIL FILL TUBE ASSEMBLIES/LEAK
A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.
- 2007-09-06NHTSA-EquipmentTBEI, INCORPORATEDTBEI, INCORPORATED — STEERABLE SUSPENSIONS
SHOULD THE SUSPENSION'S LOWER CAST ARMS FAIL, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
- 2007-09-06NHTSA-EquipmentGRA-MAG TRUCK INTERIOR SYSTEMS, LLCGRA-MAG TRUCK INTERIOR SYSTEMS, LLC — AIR SUSPENSION SEAT
SHOULD THE SEAT SUDDENLY DROP WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE, THE DRIVER'S ACCESS TO STEERING AND OTHER VEHICLE CONTROLS WOULD BE AFFECTED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2007-09-06NHTSA-EquipmentBMW of North America, LLCBMW of North America, LLC — AFTERMARKET BIKE CARRIERS
WHEN MOVING THE BIKE ARM BRACKET TO ITS DOWN POSITION, THIS PINCH POINT HAS THE POTENTIAL OF CAUSING A SEVERE INJURY TO THE USER'S FINGER OR HAND.
- 2007-09-06CPSCOhalee Inc., of City of Industry, Calif.Ohalee Inc. Recalls Youth All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Mechanical Hazards; Vehicles Could Put Young Riders At Risk of Injury
These youth ATVs lack front brakes and a tire pressure gauge, the date of manufacture is not printed on side of the tires, and the front suspension is solid and does not allow for travel. Additionally, the flag pole bracket is not the correct size, and the handlebars do not have padding covering sharp edges. There is no storage location for the owner's manual, and the manual itself does not contain complete information on the safe operation and maintenance of the ATV. These defects could result in an unsafe riding condition, posing a risk of injury to young drivers.
- 2007-09-06CPSCAdemco de Juarez SRL, of Mexico (control panel)Apex Security Systems with XICOR Memory Chip Recalled by Honeywell International; Could Fail to Warn of Fire, Intrusion
The memory chip in the control panel could lose programmed values in the event of a power outage exceeding four hours. If this occurs, the panel could fail to communicate with a central monitoring station and not sound an audible notification in the event of a fire or home intrusion.
- 2007-09-06CPSCThe Hayes Company Inc., of Valley Center, Kan.Hayes Company Inc. Recalls Outdoor Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The candle's wax can catch fire causing a high flame, which poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
- 2007-09-04CPSCd-Scan Inc., of South Boston, Va., a subsidiary of Tvilum-Scanbirk, of DenmarkBunk Beds Recalled by d-Scan Due to Collapse Hazard
The recalled bunk beds do not comply with federal safety standards and have wooden side slat supports that can separate from the bed frame, causing the upper bunk to collapse.
- 2007-09-04CPSCFisher-Price Inc., of East Aurora, N.Y.Fisher-Price Recalls Bongo Band Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paints on the toys contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal law prohibiting lead paint on children's toys.
- 2007-09-04CPSCFisher-Price Inc., of East Aurora, N.Y.Fisher-Price Recalls Geo Trax Locomotive Toys Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paints on the toys contain excessive levels of lead.
- 2007-09-04CPSCMattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif.Mattel Recalls Various Barbie® Accessory Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paints on the toys contain excessive levels of lead, which is prohibited under federal law.
- 2007-09-04CPSCNettoCollection LLC, of New York, N.Y.NettoCollection Recalls Cribs Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazard
The crib slats can separate from the side rails, posing an entrapment and strangulation hazard to young children.
- 2007-09-03NHTSA-EquipmentTerex South Dakota, Inc.Terex South Dakota, Inc. — AERIAL DEVICE FAILURE
CONTINUED OPERATION WILL ALLOW THE MATERIAL TO FATIGUE AND FAIL RESULTING IN UNCONTROLLED PLATFORM MOVEMENT AND POSSIBLE EJECTION OF OCCUPANTS. SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR.
- 2007-08-30NHTSA-EquipmentDorel Juvenile GroupDorel Juvenile Group — SLIPPAGE OF THE HARNESS ADJUSTMENT STRAP
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE CHILD MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.
- 2007-08-30CPSCLife is Good Inc., of Boston, Mass.Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled Due to Strangulation Hazard
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2007-08-30CPSCToys "R" Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J.Toys "R" Us Recalls Wooden Coloring Cases Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The printed ink on the outer packaging of the wood case contains lead. Also, some of the black watercolor paint contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
- 2007-08-30CPSCBerko Electric, of Peru, Ind., now known as Marley Engineered Products, of Bennettsville, S.C.Berko Electric Toe-Space Heaters Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
If the fan stops working and the heater continues to run, the unit can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
- 2007-08-30CPSCB&F System Inc., of Dallas, TexasB&F System Inc. Recalls Emergency Tool Kits Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
Booster cables in the recalled kits can have undersized wiring and inadequate connections, posing a fire and shock hazard to consumers.
- 2007-08-30CPSCAloha Housewares, Inc. of Arlington, TexasElectric Heaters Recalled by Aloha Housewares Due to Fire Hazard
The heater can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
- 2007-08-29NHTSA-EquipmentTucker Rocky DistributionTucker Rocky Distribution — FMVSS 218/MOTORCYCLE HELMETS/IMPACT ATTENUATION
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE WEARER MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY PROTECTED AND COULD SUFFER SERIOUS INJURY.
- 2007-08-29CPSCWal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.Sam's Club Recalls Outdoor Torch Lamps Due to Fire, Burn and Laceration Hazards
The ceramic torch head can come loose or be dislodged during use, allowing it to break and spill torch fuel. This poses a risk of cuts, fire or burn injuries and property damage.
- 2007-08-29CPSCGerber Legendary Blades, of Portland, Ore., a division of Fiskars Brands Inc., of Madison, Wis.Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Pocket Knives
During use, the back of the blade of the knife can slide past the blade support, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
- 2007-08-29CPSCParamount Apparel International Inc., of Bourbon, Mo.Paramount Apparel International Recalls Youth Hats Due to Strangulation Hazard; Product Sold Exclusively at Bass Pro Shops
The hat has a drawstring, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.
- 2007-08-29CPSCM&J Engineering, of Poway, Calif.M&J Engineering Recalls Swivels for Scuba Diving Masks Due to Drowning Hazard
The swivel, which is attached to a diving mask, could separate while diving. This will result in a sudden loss of the diver's air supply, causing the diver to engage in emergency ascent. This poses a risk of decompression sickness due to rapid ascent or drowning.
- 2007-08-29CPSCOregon Scientific Inc., of Tualatin, Ore.Weather Radios Recalled by Oregon Scientific Due to Failure to Receive National Weather Service Alerts
The radios could fail to receive National Weather Service alert signals in certain areas of the country. In the event of severe weather, this failure could put a consumer's life and property at risk.
- 2007-08-28NHTSA-EquipmentCEQUENT ELECTRICAL PRODUCTSCEQUENT ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS — 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS/TOW ASSEMBLIE
IF THE TRAILER LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.
- 2007-08-28CPSCWolverine World Wide Inc., of Rockford, Mich.Wolverine Recalls Caterpillar Logger Boots; Can Pose Shock Hazard To User Due to Mislabeling
The recalled logger boots could be incorrectly labeled as resistant to electrical current. This poses a shock hazard to consumers who come in contact with an electrical current.
- 2007-08-28CPSCJo-Ann Stores Inc., of Hudson, OhioChildren's Watering Cans Sold Exclusively at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores Recalled Due to Violation of Lead in Paint Ban
The beak of the watering can contains lead in the paint, which violates the federal law prohibiting lead paint on children's toys. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
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