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.
- 2007-05-16CPSCGE Consumer & Industrial, of Louisville, Ky.General Electric Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard
Liquid rinse-aid can leak from its dispenser onto the dishwasher's internal wiring, which can cause an electrical short and overheating, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2007-05-15CPSCCardinal Distributing Co. Inc., of Baltimore, Md.Children's Rings Recalled By Cardinal Distributing Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
The recalled rings contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
- 2007-05-15CPSCSpandrel Sales and Marketing Inc., of Tempe, Ariz.High Lead Levels Prompt Recall of Children's Metal Jewelry By Spandrel Sales and Marketing Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
- 2007-05-11CPSCBerkline Benchcraft LLC, of Morristown, Tenn.Berkline Heated Massage Recliners Recalled Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Value City Furniture and American Signature Furniture Stores
The control device that adjusts the heat and massage settings can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
- 2007-05-10NHTSA-EquipmentAtwood Mobile ProductsAtwood Mobile Products — COOKING APPLIANCES/CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING.
- 2007-05-10NHTSA-EquipmentEvenflo Company, Inc.Evenflo Company, Inc. — UNEXPECTED HANDLE RELEASE
WHEN THIS HAPPENS, AN INFANT INSIDE THE CARRIER CAN FALL TO THE GROUND AND SUFFER SERIOUS INJURIES.
- 2007-05-10CPSCEvenflo Company Inc., of Vandalia, OhioFall Hazard Prompts NHTSA, CPSC and Evenflo to Announce Recall of Embrace™ Infant Car Seat/Carriers
When used as an infant carrier, the handle can unexpectedly release, causing the seat to rotate forward. When this happens, an infant inside the carrier can fall to the ground and suffer serious injuries.
- 2007-05-09CPSCCooper Lighting Inc., of Houston, TexasCooper Lighting Emergency Lights Recalled, Could Fail to Illuminate in an Emergency
A circuit board in the light could malfunction, preventing the lights from illuminating in the event of a power failure. This could result in a failure to provide adequate lighting to guide building occupants to an exit in the event of an emergency.
- 2007-05-09CPSCInterfaceFLOR LLC, LaGrange, Ga.FLOR Inc. Recalls Carpet Tiles Due to Puncture Hazard
Pin-like needles can be embedded in the carpet tiles, posing a puncture wound hazard to consumers.
- 2007-05-09CPSCCBOCS Distribution Inc., of Lebanon, Tenn.Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® Restaurants Recall Rooster Kitchen Stools Due to Collapse Hazard
The stools can unexpectedly collapse during use, causing a consumer to fall to the floor.
- 2007-05-09CPSCWinsource Industries, Ltd., of Hong KongHalogen Table Lamps Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
These lamps can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
- 2007-05-08CPSCPier 1 Imports, of Fort Worth, TexasPier 1 Imports Recalls Glassware Due to Laceration Hazard
The glassware can crack or break unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard.
- 2007-05-04NHTSA-EquipmentTucker Rocky DistributionTucker Rocky Distribution — FMVSS 218/MOTORCYCLE HELMETS/PENETRATION
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE WEARER MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY PROTECTED AND COULD SUFFER SERIOUS INJURY.
- 2007-05-03CPSCStateside Powersports, of Bluffton, Ind.Stateside Powersports Recalls to Repair 90cc Youth Model ATVs
The ATVs lack adequate tire labeling, tire pressure gauge, adequate stop engine switch and other safety requirements, which could result in injury to consumers.
- 2007-05-03CPSCSagittarius Sporting Goods, of ChinaSagittarius Sporting Goods Recalls Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores for Fire, Burn Hazards
Some of these grills could be missing a hose that connects the grill manifold to the side burner, which poses a risk of fires and burn injuries to consumers.
- 2007-05-03CPSCSmall World Toys, of Culver City, Calif.Small World Toys Recalls Children's Take-Apart Townhouse Toys; Detached Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
Small magnets used to connect the wooden pieces to the sides of the townhouse 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.
- 2007-05-03CPSCBattat Inc., of Plattsburgh, N.Y.Battat Inc. Recalls Parents Magazine Toy Cell Phones for Choking Hazard
The metal pin inside the hinge of the cell phone flip-top can fall out, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2007-05-03CPSCCoast Spas Manufacturing Inc., of Langley, British Columbia, Canada (spas)Coast Spas and Franklin Electric Co. Recall Coast Spas Due to Fire Hazard
The recalled spas have a circulating pump and motor assembly, which can overheat and pose a fire hazard.
- 2007-05-02CPSCGraco Children's Products Inc., of Exton, Pa.Graco Children's Products Recalls to Replace Soft Blocks Towers on Activity Centers Due to Choking Hazard
The plastic covering on the soft block towers can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants.
- 2007-05-02CPSCCardinal Distributing Co. Inc., of Baltimore, Md.Lead Poisoning Hazard Prompts Cardinal Distributing to Again Recall Children's Rings
The rings contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. These rings were subject to the July 2004 recall of 150 million pieces of children's metal jewelry. The firm placed the recalled rings that it had pulled from stores back into circulation.
- 2007-05-02CPSCHaPe International Ltd., of Ningbo, ChinaTarget Recalls Anima Bamboo Collection Games Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
The toys in the bamboo game sets could contain lead paint, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
- 2007-05-02CPSCOriental Trading Company Inc., of Omaha, Neb.Oriental Trading Company Inc. Recalls Children's Necklaces Due to Lead Hazard
The recalled children's necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
- 2007-05-02CPSCPayless ShoeSource, Inc., of Topeka, Kan.Payless ShoeSource Recalls Children's Clog Shoes Due to Choking Hazard
Plastic rivets used to attach the strap to the shoe can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2007-05-01CPSCWinmax, of ChinaChar-Broil Recalls Two-Burner Gas Grills Sold Exclusively at Big Lots Stores Due to Fire, Burn Hazard
The recalled grills could have an incorrect heat shield that does not fit the grills. Without the correct heat shield, the propane tank, hose, and regulator could overheat and damage these components, presenting a risk of fire and burn to consumers, if a propane leak occurs.
- 2007-04-27NHTSA-EquipmentTerex South Dakota, Inc.Terex South Dakota, Inc. — AERIAL DEVICE FAILURE
IF THE ARM FAILS, THE PLATFORM MOVEMENT IS NOT CONTROLLED AND MAY DUMP THE PLATFORM OCCUPANTS.
- 2007-04-26NHTSA-EquipmentBLACK & DECKER, INC.BLACK & DECKER, INC. — AFTERMARKET 12 VOLT 100W VEHICLE CUP WARMER
AN INDIVIDUAL CAN SUSTAIN INJURIES SHOULD THEY SUCCESSFULLY PENETRATE THE BASE OF CUP WARMER WHILE IT IS IN USE.
- 2007-04-26CPSCPolaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Loss of Control Hazard
The right and left front suspension shock towers can separate due to inadequate welding during the manufacturing process. Separation of the welded joints can result in stiffer steering or the shock mount failing suddenly, causing the rider to lose control of the snowmobile and crash.
- 2007-04-26CPSCThe Holmes Group, of Milford, Mass.The Holmes Group Recalls Oil-Filled Electric Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
A poor electrical connection within the heater can lead to overheating. This poses fire and thermal burn hazards.
- 2007-04-25CPSCAcer Inc., of Taiwan (computers)Acer America Corporation Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Previous Fires
The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2007-04-24CPSCiObjectSolutions Inc., of Cumming, Ga.iObjectSolutions Inc. Recalls Pre-Lit Palm Trees Due to Shock, Fire Hazards
If the electrical connectors are not fully inserted, they can overheat and pose electric shock and fire hazards.
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