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.
- 2007-04-24CPSCCoby Electronics Corp., of Maspeth, N.Y.Coby Electronics Recalls Boomboxes Due to Fire Hazard
When left plugged into an electrical outlet and the off switch is not firmly in place, these boomboxes can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
- 2007-04-19CPSCMega Brands America, Inc.Magnetix Magnetic Building Set Recall Expanded Serious Injuries Continue to be Reported to CPSC
If a child swallows more than one tiny powerful magnet detached from the plastic building pieces or one such magnet and a metallic object, the objects can attract to each other inside the intestines and cause perforations and/or blockage, which can be fatal, if not treated immediately.
- 2007-04-18NHTSA-EquipmentPIVIT HITCH, INC.PIVIT HITCH, INC. — AFTERMARKET SWING AWAY TONGUE FOR BOAT TRAILERS
THERE COULD BE A LOSS OF ATTACHMENT FROM THE TOW VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
- 2007-04-18CPSCOeuf LLC, of Brooklyn, N.Y.Infant Bouncer Seats Recalled Due to Frame Failure
The tubular metal frame can break, posing a fall hazard to infants in the seat.
- 2007-04-18CPSCMcCormick Distilling Co., doing business as Tequila Rose Distilling Co., of Weston, Mo.Tequila Rose Distilling Co. Recalls Gel Candles Due To Fire and Burn Hazards
The martini glass containing the gel candle can break while the candle is burning, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
- 2007-04-18CPSCHunter's View, of Peoria, Ill.Hunter's View Expands Recall of Safety Harnesses Sold with Tree Stands, Also Recalls Harnesses Provided as Replacements
The harnesses could fail during use, resulting in a hunter falling from the tree stand and suffering serious injuries or death.
- 2007-04-18CPSCLamson & Sessions, of Cleveland, OhioLamson & Sessions Recalls Floor Electrical Outlets Due to Shock or Electrocution Hazards
The recalled floor boxes are wired incorrectly, resulting in reverse polarity. This poses a shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.
- 2007-04-17CPSCParamount Pictures Corp., of Hollywood, Calif., under contract with DreamWorks Animation SKG, of Glendale, Calif.DreamWorks Animation SKG Recalls Shrek Headbands Due to Injury Hazard; Giveaway Product Distributed To Pepsi Employees
A small wire can protrude through the fabric of the ears on these headbands, posing a risk of cuts to consumers.
- 2007-04-17CPSCIndependent Trading Co. of San Clemente, CaliforniaLife is good® Children's Sweatshirts Recalled by RedEnvelope; Garments Have Drawstrings, Pose Strangulation Hazard
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2007-04-17CPSCCardinal Distributing Co., of Baltimore, Md.900,000 Children's Necklaces and Charm Bracelets Recalled by Cardinal Distributing Co. Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
The paint on this jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
- 2007-04-17CPSCDisney Stores North America, of Pasadena, Calif., which is owned and, under a licensing agreement, operated by a subsidiary of The Children's Place Retail Stores Inc. of Secaucus, N.J.Disney Store Recalls Children's Footed Pajamas Due to Burn Hazard
This sleepwear fails to meet the children's flammability standard, posing a risk of burn injury to children.
- 2007-04-12CPSCLogitek (HK) International Co. Ltd., of Hong KongFlat Panel TV Tilt-Mount Brackets Recalled by Circuit City Stores Inc. Due to Risk of Falling Units
If upward force is applied to a mounted television, the bracket's lock bar could unfasten. This could cause the television to fall and injure bystanders.
- 2007-04-11CPSCSmall World Toys, of Culver City, Calif.Small World Toys Recalls Children's Wooden Sound Puzzles with Knobs for Choking Hazard
The knobs on the recalled puzzle pieces can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2007-04-10CPSCSRAM Corp., of Chicago, Ill.SRAM Corp. Recalls Bicycle Brake Caliper Sets Due to Crash Hazard
The brake caliper sets could break and detach from the bicycle's fork or frame. This could cause the rider to lose control and crash.
- 2007-04-05CPSCGemmy Industries Corp., of Coppell, TexasGemmy Industries Corp. Recalls Disney Plush Easter Baskets Sold at Wal-Mart Due to Choking Hazard
Silver beads and ribbons attached to the basket can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2007-04-05CPSCNY Thermal Inc., of Sussex, New Brunswick, CanadaNY Thermal Inc. Recalls to Repair Gas-Fired Hot Water Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Acidic liquid in a drain line can cause a fitting in the boiler to leak, posing a risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning to consumers.
- 2007-04-05CPSCAviv Judaica Imports Ltd., of Brooklyn, N.Y.Aviv Judaica Imports and Ahron's Judaica Recall Chanukah Candles Due To Fire and Burn Hazards
The oil candles can become engulfed in flames and melt the plastic cups holding the candles in place, allowing hot wax to leak out, which poses fire and burn hazards to consumers.
- 2007-04-05CPSCPositec Power Tools (Suzhou) Co. Ltd., of Charlotte, N.C.Sears Warns Consumers to Remove Label from Craftsman Circular Saws, Obstructed Blade Guard Poses Laceration Hazard
The "Craftsman" logo label located on the upper blade guard can become partially detached and interfere with the proper operation of the lower blade guard, exposing the saw's blade and posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
- 2007-04-04CPSCHong Kong Toy Centre, of Hong KongTarget Recalls Activity Cart Toys Due to Choking Hazard
The orange hubcaps on the wheels of the cart can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2007-04-04CPSCIntex Recreation Corp., of Long Beach, Calif.Intex Recreation Corp. Recalls Ladders for Above-Ground Pools Due to Fall Hazard
The ladder's plastic steps can be assembled backward on the support brackets. If this happens, the ladder steps can break and the user can fall.
- 2007-04-04CPSCOKK Trading Inc., of Commerce, Calif.OKK Trading Recalls Baby Dolls Due to Choking Hazard
These dolls contain small parts, which can pose a choking hazard to young children.
- 2007-04-03NHTSA-EquipmentCaterpillar, Inc.Caterpillar, Inc. — ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE MALFUNCTION
THE ECM MAY MALFUNCTION WITHOUT WARNING AND RENDER THE VEHICLE INOPERABLE WHICH COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO STALL AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. STEERING AND BRAKING CONTROL WOULD NOT BE LOST. ONCE THE ENGINE BECOMES INOPERABLE, IT CANNOT BE RESTARTED WHICH MAY RESULT IN A SITUATION WHERE A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.
- 2007-04-03CPSCMastex Industries LLC, of Petersburg, Va.Mastex Recalls Foot Warmer Due to Burn Hazard
The wiring in the foot warmer has a defect, which can cause it to overheat. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.
- 2007-04-03CPSCDollar General Merchandising, Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.Various Metal Key Chains Recalled by Dollar General for Lead Poisoning Hazard
The key chains contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
- 2007-04-03CPSCA&A Global Industries, of Cockeysville, Md.A&A Global Industries Recalls Children's Bracelets Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
The paint on the metallic band beneath the decorative cover contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
- 2007-04-02NHTSA-EquipmentMOMO AUTOMOTIVE ACCESSORIES, INC.MOMO AUTOMOTIVE ACCESSORIES, INC. — FMVSS 209/AFTERMARKET SEAT BELTS
THIS STANDARD SPECIFIES REQUIREMENTS FOR SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES.
- 2007-03-29NHTSA-EquipmentCARDONE INDUSTRIES, INC.CARDONE INDUSTRIES, INC. — MASTER CYLINDER LEAK
LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2007-03-29CPSCVenmar Ventilation Inc., of Quebec, CanadaVenmar Ventilation Inc. Recalls Heat Recovery Ventilators Due to Fire Hazard
The motors in these units can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
- 2007-03-28CPSCShun Lu Bicycle Company, of Guangdong, ChinaDynacraft Recalls Bicycles Sold Exclusively at Target Due to Frame Failure
The bicycle frame can crack while in use, causing the rider to lose control and suffer injuries from a fall or collision.
- 2007-03-28CPSCRegent Products Corp., River Grove, ILRegent Products Corp. Recalls Stuffed Ball Toys Due to Lead Hazard
The stuffed balls contain lead paint, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
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