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.
- 2007-03-06CPSCWeber-Stephen Products Co., of Palatine, Ill.Weber-Stephen Products Recalls Gas Grills Due to Fire Hazard
The gas hose attached to the side burner of the grill can crack or break off during shipping, causing it to leak gas when in use, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2007-03-06CPSCOne World Technologies Inc., of Anderson, S.C.One World Technologies Recalls Throat Plates Sold with Ryobi Router Tables Due to Laceration Hazard
The throat plates do not securely snap into the router's table top bit opening. The throat plate can come loose during operation and be ejected from the table top, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
- 2007-03-02NHTSA-EquipmentHMS MOTORSPORT, LTD.HMS MOTORSPORT, LTD. — SCHROTH SERIES RACING HARNESS
PERSONAL INJURIES COULD OCCUR IF THE OCCUPANT CANNOT BE QUICKLY EXTRACTED FROM A CRASHED OR BURNING VEHICLE.
- 2007-03-02NHTSA-EquipmentSPARCO MOTOR SPORTS, INC.SPARCO MOTOR SPORTS, INC. — SCHROTH SERIES RACING HARNESS
PERSONAL INJURIES COULD OCCUR IF THE OCCUPANT IS NOT QUICKLY EXTRACTED FROM A CRASHED OR BURNING VEHICLE.
- 2007-03-01CPSCSanyo Electric Co. Ltd., of JapanLenovo Recalls ThinkPad Notebook PC Extended-Life Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
If the battery in the laptop is struck forcefully on the corner, such as from a direct fall to the ground, the battery pack can overheat and pose a fire hazard to users. This is not an internal battery cell defect.
- 2007-02-28CPSCPelagic Pressure Systems, of San Leandro, Calif.Pelagic Recalls Digital Dive Computers Due to Decompression Hazard
When performing a switch from one gas to another during a dive, the dive computer's display will lock up and not return to the main dive screen that displays dive times. This can cause divers to enter decompression unknowingly or the diver could ascend prematurely, resulting in decompression sickness.
- 2007-02-27CPSCMirraco LLC, of Carlsbad, Calif.Mirraco Recalls Bicycles Due to Wheel Fork Failure Hazard
The front wheel forks on these bicycles could have been welded improperly. This poses a risk that the weld could fail, and the rider could lose control and fall.
- 2007-02-27CPSCSportcraft Ltd., of Mt. Olive, N.J.Sportcraft Recalls Inflatable Bounce Houses Due to Impact Injury Hazard
The fan and the plastic housing surrounding the fan can break apart during use of the inflatable bounce house, posing a risk of impact injury to consumers.
- 2007-02-26NHTSA-EquipmentAPTIVAPTIV — AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMP MODULES
A STALLED VEHICLE CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. A FUEL LEAK CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
- 2007-02-26NHTSA-EquipmentMaxzone Auto Parts CorporationMaxzone Auto Parts Corporation — FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2007-02-23CPSCLari Jewelry Co., of New Orleans, La.Children's Rings Sold at Big Lots! Stores Recalled By Lari Jewelry Company 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.
- 2007-02-23CPSCCrimzon Rose Accessories, of North Providence, R.I.Children's Jewelry Sold Exclusively at Kmart Recalled by Crimzon Rose Accessories 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.
- 2007-02-22CPSCCFM U.S. Corp., of Huntington, Ind.Safety Alert: CFM U.S. Corp. Multi-Purpose Gas Lighters Sold at Wal-Mart Lack Safety Warning Labels
The lighters do not have a label in English containing precautionary information concerning the proper use and operation. Failure to follow the instructions in the warning label could result in injury.
- 2007-02-22CPSCM & A Global Technologies Inc., doing business as Spa at Home, of Tallahassee, Fla.Gel Candles Recalled By M & A Global Technologies Due to Fire Hazard
The candles can have excessive flame height, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
- 2007-02-22CPSCBest Buy Co. Inc., of Richfield, Minn.Best Buy Co. Inc. Recalls Remote Controls Used With Insignia DVD Players Due to Burn Hazard
If the batteries are placed backwards in the remote control with the positive and negative sides improperly switched, overheating can result and present a burn hazard.
- 2007-02-21CPSCTap Machine Inc., of New Rochelle, N.Y.Tap Machine Inc. Recalls Sake Warmers Due to Burn Hazard
These sake warmers can unexpectedly spray hot sake on consumers during use, posing a risk of serious burns.
- 2007-02-21CPSCWater Heating Division of Rheem Sales Company Inc., of Montgomery, Ala.Tankless Water Heaters Recalled for Repair Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
Components inside the water heater may shift during transit, causing an air filter door switch to operate improperly. If the switch fails and the air filter door is out of place, the water heater could continue to operate and dust and lint could build up, posing a carbon monoxide poisoning hazard.
- 2007-02-16NHTSA-EquipmentBritax Child Safety, Inc.Britax Child Safety, Inc. — FMVSS 213/INCORRECT WARNING LABEL
THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN KILLED OR INJURED IN MOTOR VEHICLE CRASHES AND IN AIRCRAFT.
- 2007-02-16CPSCCurrey & Company, of Atlanta, Ga.Currey & Company Recalls Lamps Due to Fire Hazard
The light socket has a defect, which poses electrical shock and fire hazards.
- 2007-02-15NHTSA-EquipmentGRAHAM-WHITE MANUFACTURING COMPANYGRAHAM-WHITE MANUFACTURING COMPANY — AIR DRYER MALFUNCTIONS
WATER IN THE VEHICLE'S AIR SYSTEM CAN AFFECT BRAKE PERFORMANCE AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
- 2007-02-15CPSCJazwares, Inc. of Sunrise, Fla.Jazwares Inc. Recalls Link-N-Lite™ Magnetic Puzzles, Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
Small magnets used to connect the puzzle pieces 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 perforation or blockage, which can be fatal.
- 2007-02-15CPSCFisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.Fisher-Price Recalls "Laugh and Learn" Bunny Toys Due to Choking Hazard
The pink pompom nose can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2007-02-14CPSCZoeller Pump Co., of Louisville, Ky.Zoeller Pump Co. Recalls Septic Pumps Due to Shock Hazard
The plug on the pumps could have a grounding problem that could pose an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
- 2007-02-13CPSCVacation Clothing, doing business as Basix U.S.A., of Lauderdale Lakes, Fla.Basix U.S.A. Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts and Windbreakers with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2007-02-13CPSCSamara Brothers LLC, of New York, N.Y.Samara Brothers Recalls Boys' Jackets Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
The snap closures on the outerwear jackets contain excessive amounts of lead, which poses a lead poisoning hazard.
- 2007-02-13CPSCJAKKS Pacific Inc., of Malibu, Calif.Battery Packs for Toy Vehicles Recalled by JAKKS Pacific Due to Fire Hazard
The lithium-ion polymer batteries used to charge the toy vehicles can ignite while charging, posing a fire hazard.
- 2007-02-12NHTSA-EquipmentJ & A AUTO ACCESSORIESJ & A AUTO ACCESSORIES — FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET HEADLAMP SYSTEM
ONCOMING TRAFFIC MAY EXPERIENCE A HIGHER THAN NORMAL AMOUNT OF GLARE WHICH COULD AFFECT DRIVER'S VISION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- 2007-02-12NHTSA-EquipmentADVANCED CARBON COMPOSITES INC.ADVANCED CARBON COMPOSITES INC. — FMVSS 218/MOTORCYCLE HELMETS
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE WEARER MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY PROTECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING SERIOUS INJURIES.
- 2007-02-12CPSCAtmel Corp., of San Jose, Calif. (microcontrollers)Atmel Corp. Recalls to Upgrade Software in Microcontrollers of Honeywell® Digital Cellular Communicators
The microcontroller in the communicator can enter an unrecoverable lock-up state due to a programming issue. The lock-up could result in a service interruption, and fail to transmit an alarm signal in the event of a fire or property invasion.
- 2007-02-08CPSCKirby & Allen, of North Brunswick, N.J.HSN LP Recalls Bella Cucina "Zip Cookers" Due to Burn Hazard
Hot food under pressure can be expelled from the cooker, causing burn injuries.
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