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.
- 2006-04-04CPSCBrookstone Company Inc., of Merrimack, N.H.Brookstone Foldable Massaging Bed Rest Recalled for Fire, Burn Hazards
Electrical circuits within the bed rest can overheat, causing the back side of the product to overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard.
- 2006-04-04CPSCTecumseh Power Co., Grafton, Wis.Tecumseh Engines Used on Various Power Equipment Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
The fuel line on these engines can become loose or disconnected, resulting in a fuel leak. This can pose a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2006-04-04CPSCInFocus Corp., of Wilsonville, Ore.InFocus Corp. Recalls Portable Projectors and Projector Lamps Posing Shock and Fire Hazards
The units have improper wiring with inadequate insulation, which could degrade over time, posing a shock and fire hazard.
- 2006-04-03NHTSA-EquipmentDETROIT DIESEL CORP.DETROIT DIESEL CORP. — ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE
THIS CAN RESULT IN A SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT AND THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
- 2006-04-03CPSCBombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP), of Quebec, CanadaBombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles for Projectile Hazard
Cracks can appear in the starter ring gears, causing ring gear fragmentation at high speeds. The debris can act as a projectile, causing injury or death to riders or bystanders.
- 2006-03-31CPSCRose Art Industries Inc., of Livingston, N.J.Child's Death Prompts Replacement Program of Magnetic Building Sets
Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforation or blockage, which can be fatal. This product is unsuitable for young children.
- 2006-03-30NHTSA-EquipmentRICARDO CRUZ DISTRIBUTORSRICARDO CRUZ DISTRIBUTORS — FMVSS 108/HID KITS
ONCOMING TRAFFIC MAY EXPERIENCE HIGHER THAN NORMAL AMOUNT OF GLARE WHICH COULD AFFECT DRIVER'S VISION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2006-03-30CPSCNautilus Inc., of Vancouver, Wash.CPSC, Nautilus Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Bowflex Ultimate 2 Home Gyms
One end of the leg extension cable can release from the guide pulley and swing around, potentially striking the user or a bystander.
- 2006-03-30CPSCKids Preferred LLC, of Dayton, N.J.Toy Cars Recalled for Choking Hazard
The hubcaps on the toy's plastic wheels can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2006-03-30CPSCGolden Star Group, of Walnut, Calif.CPSC, Speedway SuperAmerica LLC Announce Recall of "Speedway" Cigarette Lighters
The flame can flare up or the lighter can catch fire when ignited, posing risks of unexpected fires and burn injuries.
- 2006-03-30CPSCEugster/Frismag AG, of SwitzerlandEspresso Machines Recalled for Fire Hazard
The electrical connectors in the espresso machine can erode, posing a fire hazard.
- 2006-03-30CPSCAmerican Girl Inc., of Middleton, Wis., a division of Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif.Children's Jewelry Sold at American Girl Stores 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.
- 2006-03-29CPSCSignals Catalogue Corp., of Hudson, OhioSignals Catalogue Corp. Recalls Underground Neon Signs for Burn Hazard
The AC adaptor used with these signs can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
- 2006-03-29CPSCCreative Innovations & Sourcing LLC, of Pittsfield, Mass.Radio Control Toy Trucks Sold by QVC Recalled for Fire Hazard
Electrical circuits within the truck can overheat, causing the toy to overheat, posing a risk of fire.
- 2006-03-28CPSCRadioShack Corp., of Fort Worth, TexasRadioShack Corp. Recalls Toy Pliers Due to Choking Hazard
The toy's sliding yellow knob can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2006-03-28CPSCElectro Source LLC, of Vernon, Calif.Pelican Power Brick Battery Charger Recalled for Fire and Burn Hazards
The battery charger's circuit board can overheat and cause its plastic cover to melt, which poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
- 2006-03-23NHTSA-EquipmentPRO-A MOTORS, INC.PRO-A MOTORS, INC. — FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- 2006-03-23CPSCOriental Trading Company Inc., of Omaha, Neb.Lead Poisoning Hazard Prompts Recall of Metal Charm Bracelets
The recalled metal charm bracelets contain high levels of accessible lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning to young children. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.
- 2006-03-23CPSCReebok International Ltd., of Canton, Mass.Reebok Recalls Bracelet Linked to Child's Lead Poisoning Death
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children.
- 2006-03-23CPSCDollar Tree Distribution Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Toy Jewelry Recalled for Lead Poisoning Hazard to Children
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children.
- 2006-03-22CPSCCorporativo Valsi S.A de C.V, Guadalajara, MexicoValsi Corporation Recall of Generators with Plastic Fuel Tanks For Fire Hazard
The fuel tanks can crack and leak fuel, posing a risk of fires and burn injuries.
- 2006-03-22CPSCWal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.Rocking Chairs Sold at Wal-Mart Recalled for Fall Hazard
Poor construction and over-curvature of the chair's runners can cause instability, imbalance, fracturing of the wood, and tip-over during use. This poses a fall hazard to consumers.
- 2006-03-21NHTSA-EquipmentPOLI-AUTO, INC.POLI-AUTO, INC. — 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.
- 2006-03-16CPSCPhilips Consumer Electronics North America, of Atlanta, Ga.Philips Consumer Electronics Recalls Plasma Flat Panel Televisions
Arcing by capacitors inside the left and right side of the back cabinets of these TVs can pose a safety risk.
- 2006-03-16CPSCInverness Medical Nutritionals Group, of Freehold, N.J.CPSC, Inverness Medical Nutritionals Group Announce Recall of Iron Supplements
The iron supplements are not in child-resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. Ingesting multiple iron supplements at once can cause serious injury or death to young children.
- 2006-03-15NHTSA-EquipmentK&N Engineering, Inc.K&N Engineering, Inc. — REPLACEMENT AIR INTAKE SYSTEMS/DEBRIS CAN ENTER
A JAMMED OPEN THROTTLE COULD CAUSE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH OR INCREASED STOPING DISTANCES WHEN BRAKING.
- 2006-03-15CPSCPlayPower LT Farmington Inc., of Farmington, Mo. (formerly Little Tikes Commercial Play Systems Inc.)Swing Sets Recalled for Repair Due to Risk of Top Beam Disconnecting
The connection between the swing set's horizontal top beam and the vertical end support post can break, posing a risk of injury, if the user falls to the ground or is hit by the beam.
- 2006-03-15CPSCEmess Design Group LLC, of Ellwood City, Pa.Coca-Cola® ElectroPlasma Lamps Sold at Rite Aid Recalled for Burn Hazard
There is a burn hazard caused by an electric arc between the metal bottle cap and a human contact point. An electric burn is possible if the distance between the metal cap and the contact point is sustained at about 1/8 inch away from the metal cap.
- 2006-03-15CPSCJordache Ltd., of New York, N.Y.Jordache Ltd. Recalls Youth Hooded Sweatshirt with Drawstring for Strangulation Hazard
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2006-03-14CPSCOlympus America Inc., of Melville, N.Y.Olympus Recalls Film Cameras for Overheating, Poses Burn Hazard
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.
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