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.
- 2006-07-07NHTSA-EquipmentBUELL-out of businessBUELL-out of business — AFTERMARKET WINDSCREENS
THE WINDSCREEN MAY EITHER STRIKE OR DISTRACT THE RIDER, POSSIBLY CAUSING DEATH OR INJURY.
- 2006-07-07CPSCKinesis, TaiwanFelt Bicycles Announce Recall to Repair Mountain Bicycles for Brake Failure
The steel brake boss can detach from the frame, causing the rider to lose control and fall.
- 2006-07-06CPSCLexar Media Inc., of Fremont, Calif.Lexar JumpDrive® Computer Storage Devices Recalled for Burn Hazard, Certain Models Involved
The recalled JumpDrives® FireFly and Secure II products could overheat, posing a risk of burns to consumers and property damage.
- 2006-07-05CPSCCunill Orferbres, of Barcelona, Spain, for Tiffany and Company, of New York, N.Y.Tiffany and Company Recalls Paloma Rattles for Aspiration, Laceration Hazards
Seams on the rattle can open during use, releasing small round beads. The beads can pose an aspiration hazard to young children. The breakage also can create ragged edges on the ring, posing a laceration hazard.
- 2006-07-05CPSCHeat & Glo, of Lakeville, Minn.Heat & Glo Indoor/Outdoor Gas Fireplaces Recalled for Fire Hazard
Temperatures in the framing header area above these fireplaces can get too high, posing a fire hazard.
- 2006-07-05CPSCHome Fragrance Holdings Inc., Houston, TexasHome Fragrance Holdings, Inc. Recalls Candles Sold at Pier 1 Imports Due to Fire Hazard
The candles can unexpectedly flare, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2006-07-05CPSCSmall World Toys, of Culver City, Calif.Small World Toys Recalls Toy Vehicles for Choking Hazard
The plastic wheels on the toys can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2006-07-03CPSCBombardier Recreational Products, of Quebec, CanadaBombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles for Fire Hazard
The operator could ride with their foot engaging the rear brake without noticing. This can cause the rear brake to overheat and, possibly, ignite, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
- 2006-06-29NHTSA-EquipmentAAI MOTORSPORTS USA, LLCAAI MOTORSPORTS USA, LLC — 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
- 2006-06-29CPSCPorter-Cable, of Jackson, Tenn.Safety Alert: Porter-Cable Cordless Nailer Poses Puncture Hazard
The nailer can eject a nail while the switch is in the "off" position, if the trigger is pulled and it is placed on a surface. This can pose a serious injury to consumers or bystanders.
- 2006-06-29CPSCSino Trading Group, LLC, of Houston, TexasElectronic Toy Guitars Recalled, Small Parts Pose Choking Hazard
The toy guitar can break into small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2006-06-28NHTSA-EquipmentHOLLAND USA, INC.HOLLAND USA, INC. — SUSPENSION BEAM CRACKS
THE CRACK MAY GROW AND COULD CAUSE THE BEAM TO CRACK IN HALF, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2006-06-28CPSCCFM Corp. of Mississauga, Ontario, CanadaCFM Corp. Recalls Sequoia Wood Burning Fireplaces for Fire Hazard
Due to insufficient insulation or a missing weld, some of these fireplaces could pose a fire hazard.
- 2006-06-26NHTSA-EquipmentFulmer Helmets, Inc.Fulmer Helmets, Inc. — FMVSS 218/PENETRATION
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE HELMET MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECT TO THE WEARER, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.
- 2006-06-26CPSCThe Swiss Colony, of Monroe, Wis.The Swiss Colony Recalls Money Bag Candles for Fire Hazard
The decorations on the candle can ignite, posing a fire hazard. Also, excessive pooling of wax from the burning candles poses a burn hazard.
- 2006-06-23NHTSA-EquipmentMaxzone Auto Parts CorporationMaxzone Auto Parts Corporation — FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2006-06-22CPSCSpecialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
The bicycle's stem has a magnesium faceplate that holds the handlebar in place. The faceplates on the recalled stems can crack, allowing the handlebar to break off the bicycle, posing a serious fall hazard.
- 2006-06-22CPSCOceanic, of San Leandro, Calif.Oceanic Recalls Digital Dive Computer Due to Decompression Hazard
When using the dive computer set for "User Selected Digital Gauge Mode," the "Elapsed Dive Time" displayed can exceed the actual elapsed time under water. This can cause divers to ascend before fulfilling a decompression obligation, resulting in decompression sickness.
- 2006-06-22CPSCAdjmi Apparel Group, of New York, N.Y. (Adjmi is an authorized licensee of children's apparel products of Reebok International Ltd., of Canton, Mass.)Adjmi Apparel Group Recalls Reebok Children's Windsuits for Choking Hazard
The Reebok logo appliqué on the clear rubber zipper pull on the jacket can detach, posing a choking or aspiration hazard to young children.
- 2006-06-21NHTSA-EquipmentAUTOXTYLEAUTOXTYLE — 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.
- 2006-06-21CPSCAmerican Suzuki Motor Corp., of Brea, Calif.American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles for Crash Hazard
The cushion lever mounting bracket on the ATV frame can break. If this occurs, the rider could lose control of the ATV and crash, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
- 2006-06-21CPSCBJ Alan Co., of Youngstown, OhioBJ Alan Co. Recalls "Thunderstick Rocket" Fireworks for Explosion Hazard
These rockets are overloaded with flash powder, violating the regulatory standard for this product. During use, these fireworks could explode with a greater force than expected and cause burns and bodily harm to nearby consumers.
- 2006-06-19NHTSA-EquipmentCEQUENT ELECTRICAL PRODUCTSCEQUENT ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS — TEKONSHA BRAND BREAKAWAY SWITCHES
IN THE CASE OF A SEPARATION OF THE TRAILER FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE, A FAILURE OF THE BREAKAWAY SWITCH MAY PREVENT THE TRAILER BRAKES FROM ACTIVATING POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2006-06-19NHTSA-EquipmentTerex South Dakota, Inc.Terex South Dakota, Inc. — AERIAL DEVICE FAILURE
FAILURE OF THIS NUT MAY CAUSE THE BOOMS AND PLATFORM TO FALL. A FALLING PLATFORM CAN RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
- 2006-06-19CPSCPhil Vassil Rugs, of New York, N.Y.Phil Vassil Rugs Recalls Flokati Rugs for Fire Hazard
These rugs fail to meet the federal mandatory standard for flammability under the Flammable Fabrics Act and could ignite, presenting a risk of burn injuries.
- 2006-06-15CPSCRiver of Goods, of Eagan, Minn.ValueVision Media Inc. Recalls Torchiere Lamps for Fire Hazard
An electrical problem can cause the torchiere lamps to spark, smoke or burn, posing a fire or burn hazard to consumers.
- 2006-06-15CPSCNine West Footwear Corp. of White Plains, N.Y.Nine West Footwear Corporation Recalls Sandals for Laceration Hazard
The sandals' metal tacks, which help to hold down the sides of the strap to the sole, can detach or be pulled out, posing a laceration hazard.
- 2006-06-15CPSCSimon & Schuster Inc., of New York, N.Y.Children's Cloth Books Recalled by Simon & Schuster
The felt ears and limbs on the pop-up characters can detach or come apart when pulled, which may pose a choking hazard to young children.
- 2006-06-14CPSCQVC Inc., of West Chester, Pa.Electronic Pressure Cookers Sold by QVC Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
The lid on these pressure cookers can open prematurely while contents are under pressure, and hot contents can be expelled, posing a burn hazard.
- 2006-06-13NHTSA-EquipmentUFI FILTERS USAUFI FILTERS USA — FUEL LEAK/FIRE
FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
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