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.
- 2007-01-17NHTSA-EquipmentTEAM-TEX AMERICA, INCTEAM-TEX AMERICA, INC — FMVSS 213/INCORRECTLY PLACED LABEL
IMPROPERLY ROUTED BELTS COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE CHILD IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
- 2007-01-17CPSCKids II Inc., of Alpharetta, Ga.Kids II Inc. Recalls Teethers Due to Choking Hazard
The flexible plastic ring that holds the teether beads in place can crack or break, and the beads can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants.
- 2007-01-16NHTSA-EquipmentGenera CorporationGenera Corporation — FMVSS 108/PHOTOMETRIC VARIANCES
MISALIGNMENT OF THE LIGHTS DEMINISHES FRONTAL ILLUMINATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2007-01-12CPSCQVC Inc., of West Chester, Pa.Pumpkin Candle Holders Sold by QVC Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard
The product can crack, break or shatter when used with the tea light candles that accompany them, yielding sharp pieces of glass that pose a laceration hazard.
- 2007-01-11CPSCSportsstuff Inc., of Omaha, Neb.Sportsstuff Inc. Recalls Air Pumps for Laceration Hazard
These air pumps can overheat and explode during use, posing a risk of lacerations to the user and nearby consumers.
- 2007-01-10CPSCKawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. of Irvine, Calif.Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Recalls 2007 KFX50 and KFX90 All-Terrain Vehicles
On some of these units, the handlebar holder, tie-rod adjustment, and tie-rod end nuts may not have been tightened to the proper torque. Operation of the vehicle can cause the nuts to loosen, resulting in a loss of steering control. This poses a crash hazard, which can result in injury or death.
- 2007-01-10CPSCSeena International, of Yaphank, N.Y.Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Seena International for Strangulation Hazard
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2007-01-09NHTSA-EquipmentJOBAR INTERNATIONAL, INC.JOBAR INTERNATIONAL, INC. — RECHARGEABLE HEATED ICE SCRAPER OVERHEATS
AN OVERHEATING UNIT LEFT UNATTENDED COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
- 2007-01-09CPSCCannondale Bicycle Corp., of Bethel, Conn.Cannondale Recalls 2007 Model Road Bicycles Due to Brake Failure
The bicycle's front brake can fail, causing the rider to lose control and fall.
- 2007-01-05CPSCSamara Brothers LLC, of New York, N.Y.Samara Brothers Recalls Children's Two-Piece Overall Sets, Snaps Contain Lead
The coatings on the snaps in the overalls and shirt contain excessive amounts of lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children.
- 2007-01-05CPSCFamily Dollar Stores, of Charlotte, N.C.Family Dollar Stores Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heater for Fire Hazard
The heaters can overheat and smoke, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2007-01-04NHTSA-EquipmentVANCE LEATHERS, INC.VANCE LEATHERS, INC. — FMVSS 218/CHIN STRAP
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHIN STRAP COULD FAIL CAUSING THE HELMET TO SEPARATE FROM THE WEARER, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY.
- 2007-01-04NHTSA-EquipmentTerex South Dakota, Inc.Terex South Dakota, Inc. — AERIAL DEVICE FAILURE/CHECK VALVES
FAILURE OF THE CHECK VALVE CAN RESULT IN UNEXPECTED BOOM PLATFORM MOVEMENT AFTER THE CONTROL LEVER IS RETURNED TO THE NEUTRAL POSITION, OR ALLOW VACUUM TO FORM IN HYDRAULIC LINES TO THE BOOM TIP AND COULD CAUSE POTENTIAL DIELECTRIC FAILURE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
- 2007-01-04CPSCWater Pool and Spa Inc., of Moorpark, Calif.Pentair Water Pool and Spa Inc. Recalls Gas Pool Heaters for Carbon Monoxide Hazard
These pool heaters can emit excessive carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning in the event of a vent leak in an indoor installation.
- 2007-01-04CPSCDEWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md.DEWALT Recalls Portable Generators Due to Electric Shock Hazard
A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) installed on the generator could fail to operate properly, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.
- 2007-01-03CPSCNitrous Oxide Systems, of Bowling Green, Ky.Nitrous Oxide Systems Recalls Snowmobile and ATV NOS Kit Bottles that Can Forcefully Burst
An incorrect burst disc, a component of the NOS bottle valve, may have been installed in the recalled NOS Kits. If the bottle is overfilled and overheated, it could forcefully burst, posing an impact injury hazard to consumers.
- 2006-12-29CPSCPrescolite Inc., of Spartanburg, S.C.Trim Assembly Kits for Recessed Light Fixtures Recalled By Prescolite Inc. Due to Risk of Falling Parts
Heat from the light bulb can cause the fixture’s plastic trim to soften and melt, causing the trim and lens to fall. This can result in laceration injuries to nearby consumers.
- 2006-12-29NHTSA-EquipmentRicon CorporationRicon Corporation — FMVSS 403/WHEELCHAIR LIFT
THE WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT WILL FEEL HIS/HER WHEELCHAIR MOVING UPWARD CAUSING OCCUPANT TO BEGIN TO TILT BACKWARD.
- 2006-12-29NHTSA-EquipmentZF North America, Inc.ZF North America, Inc. — SHIFTER INDICATOR INTERFERENCE
THIS CONDITION WILL ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE IN AN UNINTENDED IDRECTION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
- 2006-12-28CPSCProgress Lighting Inc., of Spartanburg, S.C.Trim Assembly Kits for Recessed Light Fixtures Recalled By Progress Lighting Due To Risk of Falling Parts
Heat from the light bulb can cause the fixture's plastic trim to soften and melt, causing the trim and lens to fall. This can result in laceration injuries to nearby consumers.
- 2006-12-27CPSCRegal Lager Inc., of Kennesaw, Ga.Regal Lager Inc. Recall to Repair Strollers Due to Abrasion Hazard
Children can touch the rear tires when in the stroller's add-on seat. This can pose an abrasion hazard to children.
- 2006-12-21CPSCDEWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md.DEWALT Recalls Cordless Reciprocating Saws for Fire Hazard
The switch on these saws can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
- 2006-12-21CPSCDEWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md.DEWALT Recalls Cut-Out Tools Due to Shock Hazard
The cord wire in these units could be damaged internally, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
- 2006-12-21CPSCBabySwede LLC, of Cleveland, OhioBabySwede LLC Recalls BABYBJÖRN® Feeding Spoons Due to Choking Hazard
After extended use, the soft plastic tip on the feeding spoon can loosen and break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2006-12-21NHTSA-EquipmentCARFILOCARFILO — FMVSS 108/HID KITS/BULBS
ONCOMING TRAFFIC MAY EXPERIENCE HIGHER THAN NORMAL AMOUNT OF GLARE WHICH COULD AFFECT DRIVER'S VISION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2006-12-19CPSCCelebrate Express Inc., of Kirkland, Wash.Celebrate Express Inc. Recalls Gigantic Gemstone Ring Party Favors Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
The recalled rings could contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
- 2006-12-19CPSCLifetime Brands Inc., of Westbury, N.Y.Lifetime Brands Inc. Recalls Farberware® Fruit Slicer and Corer Due to Laceration Hazard
The metal blade can separate from the plastic handle during use, resulting in cuts to consumers' hands and fingers.
- 2006-12-19CPSCWal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Recalls Christmas Mug Gift Sets
The buttons could detach from the plush characters sold with the mug gift sets, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2006-12-19CPSCCrown Boiler Co., of Philadelphia, Pa.Crown Boiler Co. Recalls Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
The boilers can generate excessive levels of carbon monoxide (CO) in the flue gases, posing a risk of CO poisoning.
- 2006-12-18CPSCThinkGeek Inc., of Fairfax, Va.Remote-Control Helicopter Toys Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
The helicopter battery can overheat and catch fire, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
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