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.
- 2006-09-20CPSCAdvantus Corp., of Jacksonville, Fla.Advantus Corp. Recalls Desk Lamps Due to Burn Hazard
The plastic near the bulb of these lamps can overheat and melt. This poses a burn hazard to consumers who could touch the hot plastic.
- 2006-09-20CPSCGildan Activewear SRL, of BarbadosGildan Activewear Recalls Youth Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings for Strangulation Hazard
These sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2006-09-20CPSCThe Cayre Group, of New York, N.Y.The Cayre Group Recalls Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Sold at Kohl's for Strangulation Hazard
These sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2006-09-20CPSCLEGO Systems Inc., of Enfield, Conn.LEGO Recalls Toy Trucks Due to Puncture Hazard to Young Children
The plastic wheels on the truck can detach, exposing a metal axle. This poses a puncture hazard to young children.
- 2006-09-19CPSCArctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.Arctic Cat Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Loss of Steering Control Hazard
The steering shaft used on certain 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 Arctic Cat snowmobiles can fail at the steering shaft/steering arm attachment. This could cause a loss of steering control of the vehicle, and result in injury or death.
- 2006-09-19CPSCStafford Worldwide Marketing, of Northvale, N.J.Drinking Glasses Sold by QVC Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard
The inner walls of the double-walled glasses can break during use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
- 2006-09-19CPSCRegal Lager Inc., of Kennesaw, Ga.Regal Lager Inc. Recalls Travel Cots Due to Choking Hazard
The plastic caps on the corner connectors can come loose, posing a small parts choking hazard to young children.
- 2006-09-19CPSCRoden Industries Inc., Hollywood, Fla.Children's Bathrobes Sold at Ross Stores Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
These bathrobes fail to meet the children's sleepwear flammability standard, and pose a burn hazard.
- 2006-09-18NHTSA-EquipmentLUCENT STYLES, INC.LUCENT STYLES, INC. — FMVSS 108/HID CONVERSION KITS
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.
- 2006-09-18CPSCCanon Inc., of JapanFire Hazard Prompts Canon U.S.A. to Recall Previous Model Desktop Copiers for Repair
An improperly fitting electrical connection inside the copiers can cause overheating, smoking and fire.
- 2006-09-14CPSCTrue Religion, of Los Angeles, Calif.True Religion Recalls Children's Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively by Neiman Marcus
A drawstring is threaded through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2006-09-14CPSCSegway Inc., of Bedford, N.H.Segway Inc. Announces Recall to Repair Segway® Personal Transporters
The personal transporter can unexpectedly apply reverse torque to the wheels, which can cause a rider to fall. This can occur when the device is tilted back by the Speed Limiter and the rider comes off and then back onto the device within a short period of time.
- 2006-09-13CPSCOnward Manufacturing, of Waterloo, Ontario, CanadaJohn Deere Gas Barbecue Grills Recalled Due to Fire, Burn Hazards
Operating the grill in windy conditions can blow the flame under the control panel, causing the grill to overheat or cause flashbacks. Flames could damage the hose that supplies gas to the burner, causing an uncontrolled flame. Also, the grill's control knobs could overheat, resulting in burns to hands.
- 2006-09-13CPSCPride Products Corp., of Ronkonkoma, N.Y.Pride Products Recalls Counterfeit Extension Cords Due to Fire Hazard
The counterfeit extension cords have undersized wiring and no fuse in the cord to provide over-current protection, which can cause overheating and pose a fire hazard.
- 2006-09-12NHTSA-EquipmentMaxon Lift Corp.Maxon Lift Corp. — FMVSS 403/WHEELCHAIR LIFTS
THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED THE AGENCY WITH A DESCRIPTION OF THE CONSEQUENCE AS IT RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY.
- 2006-09-12NHTSA-EquipmentBritax Child Safety, Inc.Britax Child Safety, Inc. — FMVSS 213/INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED CARRIER
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE CARRIER WOULD ROTATE BEYOND THE LIMIT REQUIRED BY LAW, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR EVEN DEATH TO THE CHILD.
- 2006-09-12CPSCPier 1 Imports (U.S.) Inc., of Fort Worth, TexasPier 1 Imports Recalls TV Stands for Tipping Hazard
If a consumer leans on the stand's drawer when open, the unit can tilt forward and cause a television on top to slide off, posing a risk of injury or death.
- 2006-09-08NHTSA-EquipmentBEAMS INDUSTRIES, INC.BEAMS INDUSTRIES, INC. — FMVSS 209/SEAT BELT ADJUSTER DOES NOT LOCK WEBBING
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURIES OR EVEN DEATH.
- 2006-09-08NHTSA-EquipmentSure Power, Inc.Sure Power, Inc. — BATTERY EQUALIZERS - ELECTRICAL SHORT
THE SHORTED INDUCTOR MAY CAUSE THE BATTERY EQUALIZER TO SMOKE OR BURN, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
- 2006-09-07CPSCLeapFrog Enterprises Inc., of Emeryville, Calif.LeapFrog Recalls to Repair Children's Activity Centers Due to Arm Entrapment Hazard
A child's arm can become caught in the activity center's plastic tube, posing a risk of injury to children.
- 2006-09-07CPSCTriangle Tube/Phase III, of Blackwood, N.J.Delta Combination Water Heaters Recalled by Triangle Tube for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
The burner plate and flue hood seal on the water heaters can fail due to an improper seal causing a leak of flue gases and carbon monoxide (CO). This poses the risk of CO poisoning to consumers inside of the house.
- 2006-09-07CPSCZhejiang Nengfu Tourist Products Co., Ltd, of ChinaAtico International USA Recalls 9-Foot Patio Umbrellas Sold at Longs Drug Stores for Lead Hazard
The umbrella poles contain paint with excessive levels of lead, which can cause adverse health effects if ingested by young children.
- 2006-09-06NHTSA-EquipmentDometic CorporationDometic Corporation — REFRIGERATOR BURNER TUBE/FIRE
THE RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
- 2006-09-05CPSCOlympus Imaging America Inc., of Center Valley, Pa.Olympus Expands March Recall of Overheating Infinity Film Cameras
A defect with the flash circuit in these cameras can cause it to smoke and overheat, when the camera is turned on. This poses a possible burn hazard to consumers.
- 2006-08-30CPSCWild Planet Toys Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.Pool Toys Recalled by Wild Planet Toys Due to Risk of Impalement Injury to Children
When partially filled with water, the pool toy can stand upright on the pool floor with the rigid narrow end pointed upward, posing an impalement risk.
- 2006-08-29CPSCDeere & Company of Moline, Ill.Deere & Company Recalls Lawn Tractors, Blade Could Operate While Mower Unattended
A problem in the manufacturing process could cause damage to the circuit in the interlock module. If the interlock module fails, the mower blades will be able to run with no operator on the tractor seat. Consumers could suffer injuries from contact with operating blades.
- 2006-08-29CPSCAgio International Company, Limited, of Hong KongAgio International's Outdoor Steel Dome Fireplaces Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
Touch-up paint used on the fireplace's exterior can ignite during use, posing a fire hazard.
- 2006-08-29CPSCFDL Inc., of Kokomo, Ind.Milano Stools Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
The recalled stools can be unstable due to missing screws, loose screws or wrongly sized screws, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
- 2006-08-28NHTSA-EquipmentGUIDE CORPORATIONGUIDE CORPORATION — FMVSS 108/PHOTOMETRY REQUIREMENTS
TOO MUCH LIGHT IN CERTAIN POINTS OF THE HEADLAMP COULD CREATE A DISTRACTION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2006-08-28NHTSA-EquipmentCHINEX APPAREL, INC.CHINEX APPAREL, INC. — FMVSS 218/PENETRATION/LABEL/RETENTION/ATTENUATION
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE WEARER OF THIS MODEL HELMET MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED.
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