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.
- 2006-05-23CPSCArctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.Arctic Cat Inc. Announces Recall of Off-Highway Utility Vehicles
The rear brake caliper used on these units could leak brake fluid, resulting in reduced braking ability at the rear wheels. The front wheel brakes are unaffected by this condition.
- 2006-05-23CPSCLithonia Lighting division of Acuity Lighting Group Inc. of Conyers, Ga.Light Fixtures Recalled After Reports of Units Falling
Two nuts in a mounting mechanism of these light fixtures were not attached. The fixture could detach, fall and possibly hit consumers.
- 2006-05-22NHTSA-EquipmentJ & A AUTO ACCESSORIESJ & A AUTO ACCESSORIES — FMVSS 108/HEADLAMP/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- 2006-05-22NHTSA-EquipmentSABRY LEE, INC.SABRY LEE, INC. — FMVSS 108/INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING VISIBILITY
THE HEADLAMPS HAVE DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2006-05-19NHTSA-EquipmentHONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. — AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS/FUEL LEAK
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
- 2006-05-19CPSCSolectron (Suzhou) Technology Co. Ltd., of Suzhou, ChinaTyco Fire & Security Recall to Upgrade Software of Fire Detection Systems
Sensors in these fire detection systems could experience reduced sensitivity to smoke in conditions of high humidity and high temperature. If this occurs, these sensors could delay detecting the presence of smoke in the event of a fire.
- 2006-05-19CPSCSolectron (Suzhou) Technology Co. Ltd., of Suzhou, ChinaTyco Fire & Security Recalls Smoke Detectors for Replacement
The smoke detectors could experience reduced sensitivity to smoke in conditions of high humidity and high temperature. If this occurs, these detectors could delay detecting the presence of smoke in the event of a fire.
- 2006-05-18NHTSA-EquipmentR&B, INC.R&B, INC. — FUEL RETURN LINE/FUEL LEAK
A FUEL LEAK CAN OCCUR AT THE VALVE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
- 2006-05-18CPSCIKEA Home Furnishings, of Plymouth Meeting, Pa.IKEA Recalls Candles for Fire and Burn Hazards
The candle's wax can catch fire causing a high flame and posing a fire and burn hazard.
- 2006-05-18CPSCPrimal Vantage Company Inc., of Randolph, N.J.Hunting Tree Stands Recalled for Collapse Hazard
The j-hook attachment of the tree strap can fail, which can cause the tree stand to collapse. Consumers using these stands could fall and suffer serious injuries or death.
- 2006-05-18CPSCRainbow Play Systems Inc., of Brookings, S.D.Rainbow Play Systems Recalls Swing Seats for Fall Hazard
These swing seats can unexpectedly break in half, causing the users to fall to the ground.
- 2006-05-17CPSCAqua-Leisure Industries, of Avon, Mass.Aqua-Leisure Industries Recalls Inflatable Pool Ladders for Fall Hazard
The plastic step support clips can be assembled upside down, causing the ladder steps to break under a user's weight.
- 2006-05-15NHTSA-EquipmentE SPEED RACINGE SPEED RACING — FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- 2006-05-11CPSCAdventure Playsets, dba Backyard Ventures Inc., of Amarillo, TexasAdventure Playsets Recalls Swing Sets - Detaching Frames Pose Fall Hazard
Defective bolts could cause the swing set frame to detach from the fort structure, posing a fall hazard to the user.
- 2006-05-10NHTSA-EquipmentThermo King Corp.Thermo King Corp. — AUXILIARY POWER UNIT FALLS FROM VEHICLE
A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR SHOULD THE APU FALL FROM THE TRUCK WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE.
- 2006-05-10CPSCAmerican Innovations Corp., of Long Lake, Minn.American Innovations Corp. Recalls Ladder Extensions that Can Detach and Hit Consumers
If the knob securing the extension unit to the ladder is not tight, it can detach and fall when the ladder is being removed or lowered. The unit could hit a bystander, causing serious head injuries.
- 2006-05-10CPSCMasterfoods USA, of Hackettstown, N.J.Masterfoods USA Recalls M&M'S® Menorah for Fire Hazard
If a candle burns all the way down, the plastic Menorah could ignite and present a fire hazard.
- 2006-05-10CPSCHoshino USA Inc., of Bensalem, Pa.Hoshino USA Inc. Recalls to Repair Electric Bass
If the battery is improperly installed, the bass can overheat, causing internal damage and a fire hazard.
- 2006-05-10CPSCLiz Claiborne Inc., of North Bergen, N.J.Juicy Couture Children's Jewelry Recalled for 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.
- 2006-05-09CPSCPTI Sports Inc., of Coral Gables, Fla.Bicycle Child Carriers Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
If the seat is not fully seated on the rack, the plastic guide tabs on the carrier can break. If these tabs break, it could cause the seat to fall off. This poses a risk of serious injury to a child seated in the carrier.
- 2006-05-09CPSCRunning Press Book Publishers, of Philadelphia, Pa.Mini Fireplace Candle Kits Recalled for Fire Hazard
The mini fireplace, which houses the candle, can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
- 2006-05-08NHTSA-EquipmentALFAOTTO AUTO ACCESSORIESALFAOTTO AUTO ACCESSORIES — FMVSS 108/HEADLAMP/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- 2006-05-08NHTSA-EquipmentCummins, Inc.Cummins, Inc. — ENGINE FAILURE/ISL CM850 ENGINES
THE MANUFACTURE HAS NOT YET PROVIDED THE AGENCY WITH A DESCRIPTION OF THE CONSEQUENCE AS IT RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY.
- 2006-05-05CPSCTwentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, of Los Angeles, Calif.Metal Charms Sold with Twentieth Century Fox DVDs Recalled for Toxic Lead Hazard
The recalled charms contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
- 2006-05-04CPSCTrek Bicycle, of Waterloo, Wis.Trek Recalls Anthem C Elite Bicycle Helmets for Failing Impact Standards
Product testing has demonstrated that these helmets do not comply with CPSC safety standards for impact resistance. Consumers could suffer impact head injuries in a fall.
- 2006-05-04CPSCRegal Lager Inc., of Kennesaw, Ga.Regal Lager Inc. Recall to Repair Phil & Teds Twin Strollers
The plastic hinge on the handlebar can crack or break, causing the handlebar to detach while in use. This poses a risk of injury to young children.
- 2006-05-04CPSCDaisy Manufacturing Co., of Rogers, Ark.Slingshots Recalled by Daisy Manufacturing Due to Risk of Serious Eye Injury
If the slingshot band slips out of its frame during use, the ball at the end of the tubing can strike the user, resulting in serious facial injuries.
- 2006-05-02NHTSA-EquipmentCONSTRUCTORS RACING GROUP, LLCCONSTRUCTORS RACING GROUP, LLC — MOTORCYCLE FRONT BRAKE LEVERS
A NON-RELEASE CONDITION COULD CAUSE DRAG ON THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM, WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2006-05-02CPSCMarvel Education Co., of New York, N.Y.Toy Phones Recalled for Choking Hazard
The push buttons on the toy phone can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2006-05-02CPSCBRK Brands Inc., a subsidiary of First Alert Inc., of Aurora, Ill.First Alert® Smoke Alarms and Combination Smoke/CO Alarms Recalled for Rapidly Draining Battery Power
These alarms can drain the power from batteries rapidly, causing premature low battery power. Consumers will be alerted to the low battery power and the need to replace the battery by a chirping of the unit. If the batteries on the smoke/CO alarm are not replaced before the battery power terminates, the alarm will not detect smoke in the event of a possible fire and the presence of carbon monoxide.
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