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.
- 2006-01-18CPSCFisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.Fisher-Price Recalls Infant Musical Toy Chair Posing Strangulation Hazard
A child can become lodged between the seat back and side table of the chair, possibly leading to an entrapment of the neck. This can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
- 2006-01-13NHTSA-EquipmentUMNITZAUMNITZA — 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.
- 2006-01-13CPSCTarget, of Minneapolis, Minn.Holiday Lights Recalled by Target Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
These lights have undersized and exposed wires, which pose a risk of electric shock and fire hazards.
- 2006-01-12CPSCHurley International, of Costa Mesa, Calif.CPSC, Hurley International Announce Recall of Boy's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2006-01-11CPSCKawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif.Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Recall of Utility Vehicles
The steering knuckle can twist or break from wheel forces transmitted to the steering system during operation. This can cause a loss of steering control and possible collapse of the front suspension, posing a risk of incident or injury to the operator or passenger.
- 2006-01-11CPSCNeptune Systems, of San Jose, Calif.Neptune Systems Recalls Power Strips for Shock Hazard
The metal enclosure on the power strip is not properly grounded, which could result in an electrical shock.
- 2006-01-11CPSCGenerac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wis. (generator)CPSC, Generac Power Systems Inc. Announce Recall of Fuel Hoses Sold with Guardian Home Generators
The fuel hoses can leak if bent in an unreasonable fashion during installation or upon completion of installation. If an ignition source is present, a fire or explosion can occur.
- 2006-01-11CPSCStihl Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.CPSC, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Chain Saws
These chain saws can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard. A connection in the ignition grounding system could loosen and create a spark, posing a fire hazard. Also the springs in the clutch assembly could come out of position, allowing a spring of the clutch to be projected from the saw housing, resulting in injury to the user.
- 2006-01-11CPSCAmerican Biophysics Corp., of North Kingstown, R.I.CPSC, American Biophysics Corp. Announce Recall of Accessory Used to Clean Mosquito Magnet®
The maintenance accessory is an "L"-shaped, Quick-Clear Valve Adapter that can leak or break apart during use, possibly striking and injuring nearby persons or releasing pressurized carbon dioxide (CO2) that can freeze exposed skin.
- 2006-01-10CPSCLTD Commodities, of Bannockburn, Ill.LTD Commodities and The Lakeside Collection 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.
- 2006-01-05NHTSA-EquipmentAUTOMATIC EQUIP. MFG. CO.AUTOMATIC EQUIP. MFG. CO. — LOSS OF STEERING
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE LOSS OF DRIVER STEERING ABILITY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2006-01-05NHTSA-EquipmentAUTOMOTIVE ACCESSORY CO. LTD.AUTOMOTIVE ACCESSORY CO. LTD. — MECHANICAL FUEL PUMP/LEAKS
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
- 2006-01-05CPSCBombardier Recreational Products Inc., of Valcourt, QuebecCPSC, Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Announce Recall of Additional 2006 Snowmobiles
Cracks could appear in the starter ring gears, allowing gear fragmentation at high speeds. The debris could act like projectiles and cause serious injury or death to riders or bystanders.
- 2006-01-05CPSCBombardier Recreational Products Inc., of Valcourt, QuebecCPSC, Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Announce Recall of 2006 Snowmobiles
The steering columns on these snowmobiles could have a missing weld, which could allow a steering component to become loose. This could lead to a loss of control or possible collision, causing serious injury or even death.
- 2006-01-05CPSCC & A Scientific Co. Inc., of Manassas, Va.CPSC, C & A Scientific Co. Announce Recall of Metal Alcohol Burners
Alcohol can leak from defective soldering around the burner's copper tubing that acts as a wick, posing a fire and burn hazard.
- 2006-01-03NHTSA-EquipmentFEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATIONFEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION — AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMP/LEAKS
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
- 2005-12-22CPSCRecreational Equipment Inc., of Kent, Wash.CPSC, Recreational Equipment Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Bicycles
The alloy frame used for these bicycles can be prone to fatigue failure. Frame failure results in the separation of the fork, head tube, and handlebar away from the rest of the bike, causing a loss of control and crash, and posing a risk of serious injury to the rider.
- 2005-12-22CPSCPetters Consumer Brands LLC, of Minnetonka, Minn.CPSC, Petters Consumer Brands LLC Announce Recall of Batteries Found In Polaroid Portable DVD Players
The battery can overheat and melt the plastic case while recharging, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
- 2005-12-22NHTSA-EquipmentToyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing — 20" AFTERMARKET ALLOY WHEELS
THIS MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO WHEEL FAILURE AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2005-12-21CPSCSimplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa. (The firm appears to no longer conduct day to day operations)CPSC, Simplicity Inc. Announce Recall of Graco Branded Aspen Cribs for Suffocation Risk
The screws on the wooden mattress support can come loose, allowing a portion of the mattress to fall, posing a suffocation hazard to young children.
- 2005-12-21NHTSA-EquipmentBig Dog Motorcycles, LLCBig Dog Motorcycles, LLC — AFTERMARKET PILLION PADS (SEATS)
THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO SLIPPAGE OR INABILITY FOR A PASSENGER TO MAINTAIN A STABLE SEATING POSITION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FALL FROM THE MOTORCYCLE AND POSSIBLE INJURY.
- 2005-12-20CPSCChant Kitchen Equipment, of Guandong, ChinaCPSC, CFM Corporation Announce Recall of Legacy Propane Infrared Plaque Heaters
Carbon monoxide hazard. A non-specification gasket around the heating plaques could allow heater carbon monoxide emissions to leak into the area in which the heater is being used.
- 2005-12-20CPSCFamily Dollar Stores, of Charlotte, N.C.CPSC, Family Dollar Stores Announce Recall of Spinning Star Christmas Tree Topper
The tree topper can melt or smoke near the on/off switch, which could pose a fire hazard.
- 2005-12-20CPSCMeco Corp., of Greeneville, Tenn. (grill)CPSC, Meco Corp. Announce Recall to Repair Gas Grills
The regulators on these gas grills, the component that controls the amount of gas released to the burner, can leak propane when the propane cylinder is connected and open, and the grill is not in use.
- 2005-12-20NHTSA-EquipmentSABRY LEE, INC.SABRY LEE, INC. — FMVSS 108/LED TAIL LIGHT/POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL FIRE
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN AN ELECTRICAL FIRE.
- 2005-12-16CPSCCalzaturifico S.C.A.R.P.A. S.P.A., of ItalyCPSC, Black Diamond Equipment Announce Recall of Scarpa T2X Telemark Ski Boots
The plastic boot cuff can crack when flexed open in an unbuckled non-skiing position, causing discomfort on the ankle or shin, making the problem evident prior to skiing and thus unsuitable for use.
- 2005-12-16CPSCDell Inc., of Round Rock, TexasCPSC, Dell Announce Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries
These batteries can overheat, which could pose a fire risk.
- 2005-12-16NHTSA-EquipmentThermo King Corp.Thermo King Corp. — AUXILIARY POWER UNITS/POSSIBLE FIRE
INADEQUATE CIRCUIT PROTECTION COULD RESULT IN THE APU OVERHEATING AND CAUSING A FIRE.
- 2005-12-15CPSCGE Consumer & Industrial, of Louisville, Ky.CPSC, General Electric Announce Recall of Gas Ranges Posing Fire Hazard
These ranges were manufactured with a design flaw that can cause an electrical arc between the wiring and adjacent gas supply tubes at two locations in the control housing of the range, posing a fire hazard.
- 2005-12-15CPSCAdvantage Publishers Group, of San Diego, Calif.CPSC, Advantage Publishers Group Announce Recall of Children's Books
If the clear plastic container is removed from the book's back cover or breaks, young children can access the beads in it. This poses a choking hazard to young children.
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