Consumer product recalls
12816 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.
- 2006-02-17CPSCPolycom 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.
- 2006-02-15CPSCEugster/Frismag of SwitzerlandEspresso Makers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
The electrical connectors in the espresso machine can erode, posing a fire hazard.
- 2006-02-15CPSCThe Black Dog Tavern Company Inc., of Vineyard Haven, Mass.Black Dog Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2006-02-14NHTSA-EquipmentSABRY LEE, INC.SABRY LEE, INC. — FMVSS 108/RED SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS
LACK OF RED SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS IN THE TAIL LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2006-02-09NHTSA-EquipmentIMT CORPORATIONIMT CORPORATION — AXLE SPINDLE/WHEEL END CAN FRACTURE
WHILE BRAKING, THE SPINDLE CAN BREAK ALLOWING THE WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE TRAILER, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2006-02-09NHTSA-EquipmentSABRY LEE, INC.SABRY LEE, INC. — FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS
THE ABSENCE OF AMBER AND RED SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS ON THESE LAMPS DECREASE LIGHTING VISABILITY AND COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2006-02-08CPSCLasko Products Inc., of West Chester, Pa.Lasko Recalls Box and Pivoting Floor Fans Posing Fire Hazard
An electrical failure in the motor can pose a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2006-02-07CPSCStrike First Corp., of Scarborough, Ontario, CanadaCPSC, SFC America Announce Recall to Repair Fire Extinguishers
The fire extinguishers can fail to discharge properly when the trigger is activated, which puts consumers at risk of fire-related injuries.
- 2006-02-07CPSCVSM Group AB of Husqvarna, SwedenCPSC, VSM Sewing Inc. Announce Recall of Sewing Machines
Electrical arcing can occur in the machine's power supply, posing a risk of fire.
- 2006-02-06NHTSA-EquipmentZF TRADING NORTH AMERICA, LLCZF TRADING NORTH AMERICA, LLC — REPLACEMENT WHEEL BEARING KIT
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF A PORTION OF THE VEHICLE'S BRAKING ABILITY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2006-02-02CPSCCardinal IG Company of Eden Prairie, Minn.CPSC, Four Seasons and Cardinal IG Co. Announce Recall to Repair Sunroom Roof Glass
Sunlight reflecting off certain sunroom roof glass and skylights onto adjacent cedar shingles or cedar shakes could pose a fire hazard.
- 2006-02-01NHTSA-EquipmentUCI International LLCUCI International LLC — AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS/LEAKS
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FUEL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
- 2006-02-01NHTSA-EquipmentFABTECH MOTORSPORTSFABTECH MOTORSPORTS — AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT PITMAN ARM
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH WITH POTENTIAL INJURY OR DEATH.
- 2006-02-01CPSCWeil-McLain Company, of Michigan City, Ind.CPSC, Weil-McLain Company Announce Recall of Boilers
The blower assembly is not properly sealed. Gas can leak during operation and accumulate. If an ignition source is present, a fire or explosion could occur.
- 2006-02-01CPSCDESA Heating Products, of Bowling Green, Ky.DESA Heating Products Recalls Portable Propane Convection Heaters
The burners on these heaters can "flashback", which is when fire burns inside the burner tube rather than out the end. This can cause the lower portion of the burner tube to get hot enough to ignite combustible material under the heater.
- 2006-02-01CPSCAce Han Corp., of Jamesburg, N.J.Ace Han Baby Walkers Recalled Due to Stairway Fall Hazard
The walkers can fit through a standard doorway and are not designed to stop at the edge of a step. Babies using these walkers can be seriously injured or killed.
- 2006-02-01CPSCBike Pro, Inc., of Pico Rivera, Calif.Bike Pro Inc. Reannounces Baby Walker Recall Due to Stairway Fall Hazard
The walkers can fit through a standard doorway and are not designed to stop at the edge of a step. Babies using these walkers can be seriously injured or killed.
- 2006-02-01CPSCSunTome Trading Corp., of Los Angeles, Calif.SunTome Reannounces Baby Walker Recall due to Stairway Fall Hazard
The walkers can fit through a standard doorway and are not designed to stop at the edge of a step. Babies using these walkers can be seriously injured or killed.
- 2006-01-26CPSCSteve & Barry's University Sportswear, of Port Washington, N.Y.Steve & Barry's University Recalls Children's Outerwear with Drawstring Strangulation Hazard
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2006-01-26CPSCKing of Fans Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.Fire Hazard with Oscillating Heater Sold in Wal-Mart Prompts Recall
The wires inside the oscillating heater can short circuit and spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2006-01-26CPSCBradley Technologies (Canada) Inc., of British Columbia, CanadaElectric Shock Hazard Prompts Recall of Electric Smokers
In addition to the electric cord that plugs into the wall, these units have an electric cord with prongs on both ends that connect the generator to the smoker. If the unit is plugged into the wall socket and one end of the connecting cord is unplugged, there is an electric shock hazard.
- 2006-01-25NHTSA-EquipmentRicon CorporationRicon Corporation — WHEELCHAIR LIFT ARM BREAKS
IN THE EVENT THIS CONDITION OCCURS DURING PASSENGER OPERATIONS IT MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE TO CLOSE THE LIFT DOOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE INTERLOCKS TO REMAIN ENGAGED PREVENTING MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE OR THE ABILITY TO LOAD OR UNLOAD PASSENGERS WITH DISABILITIES FROM THE VEHICLE.
- 2006-01-25CPSCHomelite Consumer Products Inc., of Anderson, S.C.Leaf Blowers Sold at Home Depot Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The blowers are missing the doors covering the vacuum inlet. This exposes the blower's fan blade, posing a risk of finger laceration to the user.
- 2006-01-24NHTSA-EquipmentVEHICLE IMPROVEMENT PRODUCTS, INC.VEHICLE IMPROVEMENT PRODUCTS, INC. — AFTERMARKET STEERING WHEELS/SEPARATION
THE STEERING WHEEL WILL FEEL LOOSE ON THE HUB FOR A PERIOD OF TIME, WITH THE SUBSEQUENT POSSIBLY OF A COMPLETE SEPARATION. STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION WILL RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2006-01-24CPSCPorter-Cable, of Jackson, Tenn.CPSC, Porter-Cable Announce Recall to Repair Routers
The motor coil insulation can be worn away by vibration from the motor, which could pose a shock hazard.
- 2006-01-24CPSCL.L. Bean, of Freeport, MaineCPSC, L.L. Bean Announce Recall of Safety Kits
The products have a flashlight that relies on a powerful magnet and copper coil for manual recharging. The magnet adversely affects the polarity of the compass rendering it unreliable. The magnet could be powerful enough to disrupt a heart patient's Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD). The product's packaging lacks appropriate warning information.
- 2006-01-23NHTSA-EquipmentFEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATIONFEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION — AFTERMARKET ELECTRIC FUEL PUMPS/FUEL LEAK
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR OR AN EXPLOSION.
- 2006-01-23CPSCCountry Home Products, Inc., of Vergennes, Vt.CPSC, Country Home Products, Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Cordless Electric Lawnmowers
When the handlebar is released on the recalled lawnmowers, the motor could continue to run, which causes the blade to continue to spin. In addition, there is excessive heat build up in the wire coil inside the housing and also in the safety key.
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