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.
- 2006-03-13NHTSA-EquipmentANZO USA, INC.ANZO USA, INC. — FMVSS 108/HEADLAMP/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2006-03-13NHTSA-EquipmentBrake Parts Inc.Brake Parts Inc. — BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDER
LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAD TO A DECREASE IN BRAKE LINE PRESSURE AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2006-03-13NHTSA-EquipmentCummins, Inc.Cummins, Inc. — INSITE/ELECTRONIC SERVICE TOOL
UNINTENDED ACCELERATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- 2006-03-13CPSCCurrent USA Inc., of Vista, Calif.AquaPod 12-Gallon Aquariums Recalled Due to Shock Hazard
These aquariums have three power cords, two for the aquarium lamps and one for the air pump. When only one of the two lamp cords is plugged in, the unplugged lamp cord can become energized, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
- 2006-03-09CPSCAmerican Suzuki Motor Corp., of Brea, Calif.American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles for Fire Hazard
Certain 2005 Eiger model year ATVs were assembled with an improperly manufactured plastic fuel tank. The thin portion of these tanks could develop a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard.
- 2006-03-08NHTSA-EquipmentDETROIT DIESEL CORP.DETROIT DIESEL CORP. — TURBOCHARGER FAILURE/POSSIBLE FIRE/SERIES 60
A FIRE CAN RESULT SHOULD THE TURBOCHARGER FAIL.
- 2006-03-08CPSCAmerican Tack & Hardware Co. Inc. (AmerTac), of Saddle River, N.J.Fire and Burn Hazards Prompt Nite Lite Recall
An electrical short circuit in the nite lite can cause it to overheat and smolder or melt, which can burn consumers or result in a fire.
- 2006-03-08CPSCBRIO® Corp. of Germantown, Wis., a subsidiary of BRIO AB, of SwedenBRIO® Corp. Recalls Pull-Along Snail Toy Due to Choking Hazard
The snail toy is sold with a rattle containing a bell. The rattle can come apart, and the bell poses a small parts choking hazard to young children.
- 2006-03-07CPSCNashbar Direct, of Canfield, OhioCPSC, Nashbar Direct Announce Recall Bicycle Resistance Trainers for Repair
The base of the trainer has a blocking mechanism that can break, causing the bicycle to disengage from the stand, posing a fall hazard.
- 2006-03-07CPSCPerformance Inc., of Chapel Hill, N.C.Fall Hazard Prompts Performance Inc. to Recall Bicycle Resistance Trainers for Repair
The base of the trainer has a blocking mechanism that can break, causing the bicycle to disengage from the stand, posing a fall hazard.
- 2006-03-07CPSCEugster/Frismag, of SwitzerlandEspresso Machines Recalled for Fire Hazard
The electrical connectors in the espresso machine can erode, posing a fire hazard.
- 2006-03-03CPSCDecathlon USA, of Wilmington, Mass.Snowboard Bindings Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
The snowboard binding's plastic base can break during use, posing a risk that snowboarders can fall and suffer a serious injury.
- 2006-03-02CPSCMTC - Man's Trading Company, of Brisbane, Calif.Children's Toy Jewelry Recalled Due to Aspiration Hazard
The recalled jewelry could break, releasing small beads that pose an aspiration hazard to young children.
- 2006-03-02CPSCSunright International, of Norcross, Ga.Go-Karts Recalled for Repair Due to Loss of Control Hazard
The throttle that controls the go-kart engine can fail and not return the vehicle to idle speed, posing a loss of control hazard to the driver.
- 2006-03-01NHTSA-EquipmentFOREIGN PARTS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.FOREIGN PARTS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. — FMVSS 106/REPLACEMENT HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSE RUPTURE
BRAKE HOSE RUPTURE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2006-03-01CPSCSSC Inc., of Fairfield, N.J.Infant Seats for Shopping Carts Recalled, Chalky Residue Could Cause Skin Irritation
These seats can have a white chalky powder or residue on their surface. It is the UV Absorber that has separated from the seat due to a molding defect that affected some seats produced in one or more molding runs. This could cause skin irritation to children who come into contact with the residue.
- 2006-03-01CPSCBig Lots Stores Inc., of Columbus, OhioBig Lots Stores Inc. Recalls Tea Light Candles for Fire Hazard
The recalled candles can burn with a high flame and melt the plastic holders. This poses a fire and a burn hazard to consumers.
- 2006-03-01CPSCThe Little Tikes Co., of Hudson, OhioThe Little Tikes Co. Recalls Animal-Shaped Flashlights Containing Lead Paint Sold at Target
The light green paint on the dinosaur-shaped flashlight and the brown paint on the dog-shaped flashlight could contain excess levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
- 2006-02-28CPSCInternational Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.J.Toy Mobile Phones Recalled for Choking Hazard
The toy phone's yellow antenna can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.
- 2006-02-28CPSCUnilever, of Trumbull, Conn.Unilever Recalls Dove Facial Cleansing Massager after Nine Reports of Minor Injuries
The cleansing pillows on this device can loosen or dislodge during use and then the SkinVitalizer can cause minor scratches to the skin.
- 2006-02-24NHTSA-EquipmentDETROIT DIESEL CORP.DETROIT DIESEL CORP. — FUEL LINE
DIESEL FUEL SPILLED ON A ROAD SURFACE CAN CAUSE A SKID CONDITION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2006-02-24CPSCCreative Innovations & Sourcing LLC, of Pittsfield, Mass.Remote Control Flying Saucers Sold by QVC Recalled for Fire Hazard
The battery charger cord sold with these flying saucers can overcharge and cause the toy to overheat, posing a risk of fire.
- 2006-02-24CPSCNext Marketing Inc., of Wabash, Ind.Next Marketing Inc. Recalls Youth Hooded Fleece with Drawstring for Strangulation Hazard
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2006-02-23CPSCSingle, of Los Angeles, Calif.CPSC, Victoria's Secret Direct Announce Recall of Silk Kimono Tops
The kimono tops are made of fabric that fails to meet mandatory standards of fabric flammability, in violation of the federal Flammable Fabrics Act. The sheer outer shell fabric of the kimono top can readily ignite and present a risk of burn injuries.
- 2006-02-23CPSCMilton Bradley, of East Longmeadow, Mass.Chicken Limbo Party Games Recalled After 23 Reports of Injuries
The game's two side poles do not fit into their bases properly, making the game unstable. This can cause the game to completely fall apart if touched, hitting children playing the game as well as bystanders.
- 2006-02-23CPSCBarbeques Galore Inc., of Lake Forest, Calif.Barbeques Galore Inc. Recalls Gas Grills Posing Risk of Gas Leaks, Fires
The grills have faulty regulators that can release too much gas to the burner causing an excessive burner flame. This also poses a risk of gas leaks, fires and explosions if an ignition source is present.
- 2006-02-23CPSCProvo Craft & Novelty Inc., of Spanish Fork, UtahMetal Charms Recalled for Lead Poisoning Hazard to Children
The recalled charms contain high levels of lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children.
- 2006-02-17CPSCPolycom Inc., of Pleasanton, Calif.Polycom Inc. Recalls Conference Phone Batteries for Fire Hazard
These batteries can overheat, which could pose a fire or burn hazard.
- 2006-02-16CPSCabc distributing LLC., of North Miami, Fla.CPSC, abc distributing, LLC. Announce Recall of Pilates Balls
The plastic black clips at the end of the rubber tubing can come apart when in use. In addition, the grommet used to hold the black rubber tubing could separate from the nylon webbing. Consumers using the pilates balls could fall and be hit by pieces that separate.
- 2006-02-15CPSCBrass Eagle, of Bentonville, Ark.Paintball Markers Recalled for Ejecting CO2 Cartridges, Hits Users
The carbon dioxide (CO2) cartridges can be forcibly ejected out the back of the paintball marker and break the plastic screw-on cap. This poses a serious risk of injury to the paintball marker's operator, who can be hit forcefully by the CO2 cartridges or the plastic screw-on cap. Overtightening the screw-on cap after the cartridges are pierced can result in a serious impact injury.
Get notified about new consumer recalls
Free weekly digest. We email when a new federal recall in this category — or anything else affecting your household — is published.
Get the Sunday Brief