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.
- 2007-03-28CPSCStearns Inc., of St. Cloud, Minn. (Note: The original importer, Sevylor Inc., was recently acquired by Stearns Inc.)Inflator Pumps Recalled By Stearns Inc. Due to Laceration Hazard
The inflator pumps can explode during use, ejecting sharp plastic parts and posing a serious laceration hazard to consumers.
- 2007-03-27CPSCLai Apparel Design Inc., of New York, N.Y.QVC Inc. Recalls "Quacker Factory" Robes for Burn Hazard
The robes fail to meet Federal flammability requirements. Should the robe come in contact with an ignition source, such as a stove burner, candle flame or cigarette lighter, it could catch fire and possibly cause serious burns to consumers.
- 2007-03-27CPSCUniversal Engineering, of Temecula, Calif.Universal Engineering Recalls Clamps for Motocross Motorcycles Due to Fork Separation Hazard
The radius triple clamps on these motorcycles can crack during operation, posing a risk that the fork of the bike could separate and result in serious injury or death to the rider.
- 2007-03-27CPSCEstes-Cox Corp., of Penrose, Colo.Estes-Cox Radio Control Airplanes with Lithium Polymer Batteries Recalled for Fire Hazard
The airplanes can overheat while recharging the battery, posing a fire hazard.
- 2007-03-27CPSCBaby Trend Inc., of Ontario, Calif.Baby Trend Recalls Back Pack Carriers Due to Fall Hazard
The stitching on the strap of the carrier can loosen or detach, causing the carrier to shift, posing a fall hazard to young children.
- 2007-03-22CPSCInfantino LLC, of San Diego, Calif.Infantino Recalls Infant Sling Carriers Due to Fall Hazard
The plastic slider on the fabric strap can break. This can cause the strap supporting the carrier to release and infants to fall out of the carrier.
- 2007-03-22CPSCDigital Security Controls, of Toronto, CanadaDigital Security Controls Recalls Smoke Detectors that Could Fail to Warn of a Fire
These smoke detectors could fail to reliably detect smoke during a fire.
- 2007-03-21CPSCSamsung Electronics Co. Ltd., of South KoreaMaytag® and Samsung™ Brand Front Loading Washing Machines Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
Water leakage onto the electrical connections to the washing machine's thermal sensor could cause an electrical short and ignite a circuit board, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2007-03-21CPSCHome Decorators Collection, of St. Louis, Mo.Home Decorators Collection Recalls Wall Sconces Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
A missing back plate exposes consumers to live wires, posing a risk of electrical shock to consumers changing the light bulb.
- 2007-03-20CPSCAmerican Suzuki Motor Corp., of Brea, Calif.American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles
The bushing pivot mount boss on the left and right suspension arm may not have been welded completely and could break off during riding. If this occurs, the rider could lose control of the ATV and crash, posing risk of serious injury or death.
- 2007-03-20CPSCCasio Computer Co. Ltd., of Tokyo, JapanCasio® Inc. Announces Recall of Electronic Keyboards Due to Fire Hazard
The recalled keyboards can overheat when in use, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2007-03-19CPSCHanna Andersson of Portland, Ore.Hanna Andersson Recalls Children's Loungewear Due to Burn Hazard
The recalled garments fail to meet the children's sleepwear flammability standards. The Crossover Tee and Lounge Pant sets were marketed as loungewear. The Cropped Johns were not marketed as loungewear, but could be used as loungewear. The children's sleepwear flammability standards require sleepwear, including loungewear, to be either snug-fitting or flame resistant.
- 2007-03-19CPSCLaars Heating Systems Co., of Rochester, N.H.Laars Heating Systems Recalls Gas Boilers and Water Heaters Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
Internal black plastic venting components in the gas boilers and water heaters can crack and leak flue gases, including carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning.
- 2007-03-15NHTSA-EquipmentSuburban Manufacturing COSuburban Manufacturing CO — GAS COOKING RANGE/OVEN THERMOSTAT CONTROL VALVE
IF THE OVEN CONTROL KNOB WAS DEPRESSED FOR SOME TIME BEFORE LIGHTING THE PILOT LIGHT, THE EXCESS GAS IN THE OVEN COULD CAUSE A FLASH AT THE OPENING OF THE OVEN, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.
- 2007-03-15CPSCAmprobe Test Tools, of Everett, Wash.Amprobe Recalls Clamp Meters Due to Shock Hazard
The meters can fail to give an appropriate voltage reading, resulting in the operator believing the electrical power is off, which can pose a risk of shock, electrocution, or thermal burn hazard.
- 2007-03-15CPSCRhode Island Novelty, of Cumberland, R.I.Children's Mood Necklaces Recalled by Rhode Island Novelty 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.
- 2007-03-15CPSCClaire's Boutiques Inc., of Hoffman Estates, Ill.Children's Necklaces Sold Exclusively at Claire's Stores Recalled Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
The recalled necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
- 2007-03-14CPSCGlobal Marketing Corp., of Parsippany, N.J.Gevalia Recalls Kaffe Combo Coffeemakers Due to Burn Hazard
The heating element can melt the plastic outer shell, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
- 2007-03-13CPSCToy Century Industrial Company Ltd., of Hong KongToys "R" Us Recalls "Elite Operations" Toy Sets Due to Lead and Laceration Hazards
These toys contain high levels of lead in the paint, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Also, the toys have sharp points, posing a laceration hazard.
- 2007-03-13CPSCTri-Star International Inc., of Newark, Calif.Tri-Star International Recalls Children's Stationery Sets Due to Laceration Hazard
The children's stationery set contains a razor blade cutter with a sharp edge, posing a laceration hazard to young children.
- 2007-03-13CPSCUnited Imports Inc., of Flushing, N.Y.Children's Necklaces Sold Exclusively at Accessories Palace Recalled by United Imports 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.
- 2007-03-12NHTSA-EquipmentAPTIVAPTIV — AFTERMARKET FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS
FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
- 2007-03-09NHTSA-EquipmentVEHICLE ENHANCEMENT SPECIALTY PRODUCTSVEHICLE ENHANCEMENT SPECIALTY PRODUCTS — FMVSS 108/HID CONVERSION KITS
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.
- 2007-03-08NHTSA-EquipmentHickory Springs Manufacturing CompanyHickory Springs Manufacturing Company — ENTRY STEPS
A PERSON COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE STEP GIVE WAY WHILE BEING USED TO ENTER OR EXIT THE TRAILER.
- 2007-03-08CPSCNordstrom Inc., of Seattle, Wash.Nordstrom Recalls Children's Flannel Lounge Pants Due to Burn Hazard
These lounge pants are 100 percent cotton and fail to meet the children's sleepwear flammability standards, posing a risk of burn injury to children. These garments were not labeled or marketed as sleepwear, but because they are children's loungewear, they must meet the children's sleepwear flammability standards.
- 2007-03-08CPSCDollar Stop Plus, of Chicago, Ill.Dollar Stop Plus Recalls Extension Cords for Fire, Shock, Electrocution Hazards
These extension cords have undersized wiring, and fail to connect properly at the plug and receptacle ends. This poses fire, shock and electrocution hazards to consumers.
- 2007-03-08CPSCCobmex Inc., of Lakewood, Calif.Cobmex Inc. Recalls Youth Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
The recalled jackets have drawstrings in the hood and waist, or only at the waist. Children can get entangled and strangle in drawstrings that can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches.
- 2007-03-08CPSCH & M, of New York, N.Y.H & M Recalls Boys' Jackets Due to Choking, Poisoning Hazards
The attached compass on these jackets can break, posing a choking hazard for young children. Additionally, the liquid mineral oil inside the compass can be harmful if swallowed.
- 2007-03-07CPSCDiscount School Supply, of Monterey, Calif.Discount School Supply Recalls Children's Two-Sided Easels Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
The paint on the chalkboard side of the recalled easels contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
- 2007-03-06NHTSA-EquipmentDANA CORPORATIONDANA CORPORATION — DRIVE AXLE HOUSINGS
IF THIS OCCURRED, THE VEHICLE COULD HAVE A PARTIAL FAILURE OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM, AN INOPERABLE AXLE WITH POSSIBLE LOCKING OF THE WHEEL, OR THE WHEEL OFF CONDITION. THESE AXLES FAILURES COULD RESULT IN A DECREASE IN VEHICLE CONTROL OR BRAKING AND A VEHICLE CRASH.
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