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.
- 2007-02-08CPSCG & W Industries Inc., of New York, N.Y.Toddler Pants Sets Sold Exclusively at Meijer Stores Recalled for Choking Hazard
The zipper pull on the jacket can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2007-02-07CPSCL L. Bean, of Freeport, MaineLL Bean Recalls Infant Booties Due to Choking Hazard
A small metal zipper tab on the infant booties can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2007-02-07CPSCDM Merchandising Inc., of Elmhurst, Ill.Children's Bracelets Recalled by DM Merchandising 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.
- 2007-02-07CPSCShalom International Corp., of New York, N.Y.Children's Rings Recalled by Shalom International 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.
- 2007-02-07CPSCConair Corp., of Stamford, Conn.Conair Recalls Curling Irons for Shock and Electrocution Hazards
The handle of the curling iron can come apart, exposing its line cord, posing a shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.
- 2007-02-06CPSCEasy-Bake, a division of Hasbro, Inc., of Pawtucket, R.I.Easy-Bake Ovens Recalled for Repair Due to Entrapment and Burn Hazards
Young children can insert their hands into the oven's opening and get their hands or fingers caught, posing an entrapment and burn hazard.
- 2007-02-01NHTSA-EquipmentSOARING HELMET CORPORATIONSOARING HELMET CORPORATION — FMVSS 218/MOTORCYCLE HELMETS/PENETRATION
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE HELMET MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO THE WEARER, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.
- 2007-02-01NHTSA-EquipmentLKI ENTERPRISES, INC.LKI ENTERPRISES, INC. — REPLACEMENT PITMAN ARM FAILURE
PITMAN ARM WEAR OR FAILURE MAY LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2007-02-01CPSCIKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa.IKEA Recalls Vases Due to Laceration Hazard
The base of these vases can break off unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
- 2007-02-01CPSCMaytag Corp., of Newton, IowaMaytag Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard
Liquid rinse-aid can leak from its dispenser and come into contact with the dishwasher's internal wiring, which can short-circuit and ignite, posing a fire hazard.
- 2007-01-31CPSCGamewell-FCI, of Northford, Conn.Gamewell-FCI Recalls to Upgrade Software Used with Fire Alarm System Control Boards
Incoming and outgoing messages to and from the control board can interfere with each other, preventing it from sending a message to the command center in the event of fire.
- 2007-01-31CPSCAmerican Honda Motor Corp. Inc., of Torrance, Calif.American Honda Motor Corp. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles for Crash Hazard
The front suspension arm ball joints could have been contaminated during production, resulting in rapid wear of one or more of the ball joints and possible ball joint separation. If the ball joint separation occurs while riding, the operator could lose control of the ATV.
- 2007-01-31CPSCHong Teng Trading (USA) Inc., of Orlando, Fla.Hong Teng Trading (USA) Inc. Recalls Electric Oil Lamps Due To Shock and Fire Hazards
The power cord is not polarized and is undersized. The power cord is not correctly secured and there is no strain relief on the switch housing. Additionally, the switch housing is not flame-retardant. As a result of these issues, the lamps pose shock and fire hazards.
- 2007-01-30CPSCOld Williamsburgh Candle Corp., of Brooklyn, N.Y.Old Williamsburgh Candle Corp. Recalls Mason Jar Candles Due To Laceration and Burn Hazard
The wick can move from the center of the jar to the side, causing the glass to overheat and possibly crack or shatter. Exposure to broken glass and molten wax poses laceration and burn hazards to consumers.
- 2007-01-26NHTSA-EquipmentBCS INTERNATIONALBCS INTERNATIONAL — FMVSS 218/PENETRATION
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE HELMET MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO THE WEARER, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.
- 2007-01-25CPSCFlojet Division of ITT Corp., of Santa Ana, Calif.Flojet Recalls VAC Pumps Sold With LeBleu 50-Gallon Bottled Water System for Shock Hazard
A manufacturing defect can cause consumers to receive an electric shock when the metal housing is touched.
- 2007-01-25CPSCInnovage Distribution, Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.Sally Foster Inc. Recalls Tea Lights Candles for Fire Hazard
The tea light candles have a clear, plastic shell that can melt or ignite, posing a fire or burn hazard to consumers.
- 2007-01-25CPSCTAC LLC, of Loves Park, Ill. (formerly Invensys Building Systems)TAC LLC Recalls "Erie Boiler Boss" Boiler Controls for Scald Hazard
These boiler controls can fail, causing water temperature to rise to the high temperature limit. Should the high temperature thermostat or external safety limit devices also fail, consumers could suffer scalds from unexpectedly hot water during use or system piping damage can result.
- 2007-01-25CPSCHome Decorators Collection, of St. Louis, Mo.Home Decorators Collection Recalls Storage Trunks Due to Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards
The trunk has an exterior clasp that can lock unexpectedly when the trunk lid closes. If a child climbs inside the trunk, he/she may not be able to open the trunk from the inside. This poses an entrapment and suffocation hazard to children.
- 2007-01-24CPSCDetour Corp., doing business as Version-X, of Studio City, Calif.Hair Dryers Recalled by Version-X Due to Electrocution Hazard
These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection plug to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Electric shock protection devices are required by industry standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers. If the hair dryer falls into water during use and is not equipped with this safety device, it can pose a shock and/or an electrocution hazard to consumers.
- 2007-01-24CPSCThe Holmes Group, of Milford, Mass.Tower Fans Recalled by the Holmes Group Due to Fire Hazard
Electrical arcing in the fan's wiring can cause a fire hazard.
- 2007-01-23CPSCArctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.Arctic Cat Recalls Model Year 2007 90cc Youth Model ATVs
On the recalled ATVs, the handlebar base mounting bolts, tie-rod ends and tie-rod adjustment locking nuts may not have been tightened to the proper torque during the production process. Operating an affected ATV could cause components to loosen, resulting in loss of steering control. This condition could result in loss of vehicle control, which could result in injury or death.
- 2007-01-22CPSCDS Waters of America Inc., of Atlanta, Ga.DS Waters of America Inc. Recalls Water Coolers for Fire Hazard
A water leak inside the water cooler can create an electrical arc, posing a fire hazard.
- 2007-01-22CPSCWeil-McLain Co., of Michigan City, Ind.Weil-McLain Co. Recalls Boilers for Leaking Exhaust, Carbon Monoxide
The boiler assembly is not properly sealed. Exhaust and carbon monoxide (CO) can leak during operation and accumulate, posing a risk of poisoning.
- 2007-01-22CPSCArtcraft and Foremost Inc., of Moorestown, N.J.Next Step Plastic Sippy/Tumbler Cups Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The impact of being dropped or banged can cause the cup to break into pieces, resulting in sharp or jagged edges that pose a laceration hazard to children.
- 2007-01-18NHTSA-EquipmentROSTRA PRECISION CONTROLS, INC.ROSTRA PRECISION CONTROLS, INC. — CRUISE CONTROL/SLOW IDLE RETURN
FAILURE TO RELEASE THE THROTTLE WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL IS TURNED OFF COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2007-01-18CPSCGeometix International LLC, of Brookfield, Conn.Geometix International LLC Recalls MagneBlocks™ Toys, Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
Tiny magnets inside the building 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.
- 2007-01-18CPSCGraco Children's Products Inc., of Exton, Pa.Graco Children's Products Inc. Recalls to Repair Contempo™ Highchairs Due to Collapse Hazard
The highchair can collapse if it is not fully opened and locked into place from the storage position prior to use. If the highchair collapses, a child occupying the highchair can be injured.
- 2007-01-18CPSCTarget, of Minneapolis, Minn.Target Recalls Baby Rattles and Ornaments for Choking Hazard
Small parts on the plush rattles and frame ornaments can break or detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Additionally, the rattles' plastic ring can break and expose sharp points.
- 2007-01-18CPSCU.S. Toy Co. Inc., of Grandview, MO.U.S. Toy Co. Recalls More Children's Butterfly Necklaces Due to Lead Poisoning
The pendant on the necklace contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
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