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.
- 2006-08-03NHTSA-EquipmentCHALLENGER LIFTS, INC.CHALLENGER LIFTS, INC. — LIFT ARM FAILURE
IF THE LIFT ARM WELD FAILS WHILE THE LIFT IS IN USE, A VEHICLE ON THE LIFT CAN SUDDENLY FALL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
- 2006-08-03CPSCThe Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.The Toro Company Expands Recall of Snowthrowers Posing Fire Hazard
The plastic fuel tank can crack and leak gasoline, posing a risk of fire and injury.
- 2006-08-02NHTSA-EquipmentS&S CYCLE INCS&S CYCLE INC — REAR WHEEL LOCKUP
IF THE SHIFT COLLAR CRACKS, THE REAR WHEEL CAN LOCK UP POSSIBLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2006-08-02CPSCQuiksilver Inc., of Huntington Beach, Calif.Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstring Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
A drawstring is threaded through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2006-08-02CPSCRobertshaw Controls Co., of West Plains, Mo.Robertshaw Controls Co. Recalls Gas Controls Installed in Commercial Cooking Appliances for Fire Hazard
These controls are designed to prevent gas from flowing when the pilot light is out. The recalled controls can remain on after the pilot light is extinguished. If this happens, gas can continue to flow to the main burner of the appliance, which poses a risk of a gas explosion and fire.
- 2006-08-01NHTSA-EquipmentMaxzone Auto Parts CorporationMaxzone Auto Parts Corporation — FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2006-08-01CPSCMTD Southwest Inc., of Tempe, Ariz.Troy-Bilt String Trimmer Sold at Lowe's Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The blade that trims the excess string of these weed trimmers can detach from the plastic shield covering the trimmer head. The blade can be thrown outward, hitting the user or bystander, resulting in a laceration.
- 2006-07-27NHTSA-EquipmentAUTO PAW TRADING, INC.AUTO PAW TRADING, 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.
- 2006-07-27CPSCGenerac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wis.Generac Power Systems Inc. Recalls Engines to Replace Fuel Tanks Due to Risk of Fire
The plastic fuel tanks can leak. If an ignition source is present, a fire or explosion can occur.
- 2006-07-26CPSCMeijer, of Grand Rapids, Mich.Meijer Recalls Glass Candleholders for Fire and Laceration Hazards
The glue connecting the candleholder could fail, causing the candleholder to fall apart. This poses a fire and laceration hazard to consumers.
- 2006-07-25CPSCDeere & Co., of Moline, Ill.Deere & Co. Recall Compact Utility Tractors for Seat Belt Bracket Failure Hazard
The seat bracket, to which the seat belt is attached, could have been positioned incorrectly during the manufacturing process, resulting in a poor weld. In a tractor roll over, the weight of the operator could cause the bracket to break off the seat's pivot plate.
- 2006-07-25CPSCEmess Design Group LLC, of Ellwood City, Pa.Children's Lamp Sold at The Home Depot® Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The glass window of the fire truck and bulldozer night light can become dislodged, fall and shatter into small pieces. This poses a laceration hazard and a serious risk of injury, if ingested by a small child.
- 2006-07-25CPSCBunn-O-Matic Corp., of Springfield, Ill.Bunn-O-Matic Corp. Expands Recall of Home Coffeemakers Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
The coffeemaker's plastic pour-in bowl and lid can melt or ignite due to an electrical failure, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
- 2006-07-24CPSCAmerican Suzuki Motor Corp., of Brea, Calif.American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles
The mounting brackets used to secure the left-front suspension arm to the ATV frame 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 a risk of serious injury or death.
- 2006-07-19CPSCHold Everything, of San Francisco, Calif.Plastic Hardware Covers on Children's Furniture Recalled for Choking Hazard
The small cam lock covers can be easily removed, presenting a choking hazard to young children.
- 2006-07-19CPSCIKEA Home Furnishings, of Plymouth Meeting, Pa.IKEA Home Furnishings Announces Recall to Repair Folding Chair Beds and Sofa Beds for Fingertip Amputation Hazard
Fingers can become caught in the folding mechanism of the chair bed/sofa bed, posing a laceration and/or amputation hazard.
- 2006-07-19CPSCStyle Tronics Inc., of Vernon, Calif.Hair Dryers Recalled for Electrocution Hazard
These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection plug to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Such electric shock protection devices are required by industry standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers.
- 2006-07-19CPSCSuunto Oy, of FinlandSuunto Dive Computers Recalled Due to Decompression Hazard
These dive computers could incorrectly track dive time, which could cause incorrect calculation of decompression requirements. This could lead to decompression sickness.
- 2006-07-18CPSCHunter Fan Co., of Memphis, Tenn.Humidifiers Recalled for Fire Hazard
Water from the humidifier can leak into the unit's electrical compartment, posing a fire hazard.
- 2006-07-17NHTSA-EquipmentAJ MOTORSPORTAJ MOTORSPORT — FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2006-07-17NHTSA-EquipmentTRADESONICTRADESONIC — FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2006-07-14CPSCBear Archery, of Gainesville, Fla.Bear Archery Recalls Compound Crossbows Due to Faulty Trigger Mechanisms
The triggers on these crossbows could fire when the safety mechanism is moved from "safe" to "fire" position without pulling the trigger. Bystanders could be unintentionally hit by an arrow fired by these bows.
- 2006-07-13CPSCRyobi Motor Products Corp. formerly of Anderson, S.C. ("RMP")Ryobi Radial Arm Saws Recalled for Blade Detachment Hazard
Cracking of the plastic motor housing can cause the blade assembly to fall during operation, posing a risk of laceration to the operator or bystanders. The detachment may occur unexpectedly and without warning.
- 2006-07-13CPSCSportsstuff, Inc., of Omaha, NebraskaSportsstuff Wego Kite Tubes Withdrawn from Market after Reports of Deaths and Injuries
A rider in the tube can become airborne, by pulling on handles attached to the floor of the tube. That could result in serious injuries.
- 2006-07-12CPSCM2Racer LLC, of Burlingame, Calif.M2Racer LLC Recalls Bicycle Headsets for Fall Hazard
The headsets mount to bicycle frames and fasten to the front fork assembly. A protruding component of the headset can contact the steering tube of the front fork assembly, score or scratch the steering tube, and weaken the structural integrity of the front fork. The front fork could break, causing the handlebars to separate from the bicycle during use and result in a crash.
- 2006-07-12CPSCShimano Inc., of Osaka, JapanShimano American Corp. Recalls Quick-Release Device for Bicycles Posing Fall Hazard
The quick release skewers can unexpectedly fail or break, when locked in position. When this happens, the rider could lose control and fall.
- 2006-07-11CPSCWal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.Office Chairs Sold at Wal-Mart Recalled for Fall Hazard
The legs and backs of these chairs can break, and the chairs can easily tip over, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
- 2006-07-11CPSCHusqvarna Outdoor Products Inc., of Augusta, Ga., formerly known as ElectroluxHusqvarna Outdoor Products Inc. Recalls Lawn Tractors for Fire Hazard
The fuel line on these lawn tractors can separate from the fuel tank outlet. If this occurs, fuel will spill out, posing a fire hazard.
- 2006-07-10NHTSA-EquipmentZF LENKSYSTEMEZF LENKSYSTEME — AFTERMARKET TIE ROD BALL JOINT FRACTURE
IF THE BALL JOINT SHOULD FRACTURE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE, A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.
- 2006-07-07NHTSA-EquipmentCummins, Inc.Cummins, Inc. — ICON SERVICE TOOL 2.2
UNINTENDED ENGINE START-UP COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.
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