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.
- 2005-10-12NHTSA-EquipmentUNI-BOND LIGHTING AND SAFETY, LLCUNI-BOND LIGHTING AND SAFETY, LLC — FMVSS 108/STOP TURN TAIL LAMPS
OTHER MOTORIST MAY NOT PERCEIVE THE INTENT TO THE DRIVER WHO HAS HAD THESE LAMPS INSTALLED ON THEIR VEHICLE AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
- 2005-10-11CPSCBombardier Recreational Products Inc., of Valcourt, Providence of Quebec, CanadaCPSC, Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles
The drive pulley inner flange could break, resulting in the broken flange fragments becoming projectiles. This situation could cause serious injuries or death to the rider or bystanders.
- 2005-10-11CPSCDesign Ideas Ltd., of Springfield, Ill.CPSC, Design Ideas Ltd. Announce Recall of Bean Bag Furniture Sets
The chair and ottoman do not have locking zippers or warning labels. CPSC is aware of children who have died from suffocation when they unzipped, inhaled and ingested small pellets in similar bean bag furniture.
- 2005-10-06CPSCDan Dee International Ltd., of Jersey City, N.J.CPSC, Wal-Mart Announce Recall of Holiday Candle Gift Sets
The decorative covering on the candles can ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard.
- 2005-10-06CPSCA.O. Smith Water Products Co., of Ashland City, Tenn.CPSC, A.O. Smith Announce Recall of Water Heaters
The water heaters can accumulate soot on the burners, posing a fire hazard.
- 2005-10-06CPSCAdjmi Apparel Group, of New York, N.Y. (Adjmi is an authorized licensee of children's apparel products of Reebok, of Canton, Mass.)CPSC, Adjmi Apparel Group Announce Recall of Reebok Children's Fleece Pullover/Pant Sets
The zipper slider and pull on the fleece pullovers can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2005-10-05NHTSA-EquipmentSPX FILTRANSPX FILTRAN — FUEL FILTER LEAKS
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A VEHICLE FIRE CAN OCCUR.
- 2005-10-03NHTSA-EquipmentYakima Products, Inc.Yakima Products, Inc. — UNEXPECTED COLLAPSE OF THE BICYCLE LOAD ARMS
THE BICYCLE LOAD ARMS MAY UNEXPECTEDLY COLLAPSE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR A VEHICLE CRASH SHOULD THE ARMS COLLAPSE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE.
- 2005-09-30NHTSA-EquipmentTREDIT TIRE & WHEEL CO INCTREDIT TIRE & WHEEL CO INC — WHEELS MAY BREAK
SHOULD THE WHEEL BREAK WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
- 2005-09-30NHTSA-EquipmentVALLEY INDUSTRIESVALLEY INDUSTRIES — TRAILER HITCH SEPARATION
THE TRAILER OR ITEM IN TOW MAY RELEASE PARTIALLY OR WHOLLY FROM THE MOTOR VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2005-09-30CPSCGreenheck Fan Corp., of Schofield, Wis.CPSC, Greenheck Fan Corp. Announce Recall of Ventilation Units
LUX 3/8-inch spinlock bolts supplied with these units may not have been properly heat treated, which can result in the bolts breaking. Bolt failure during lifting for rooftop installation or after installation could cause the unit or components to fall and injure bystanders.
- 2005-09-30CPSCPanasonic Corporation of North America, of Secaucus, NJCPSC, Panasonic Corporation of North America Announce Recall of DLP Projector
If the lamp drive circuit touches the shield case, the unit is not grounded and, if a person were to contact metal terminals at the back of the unit, there is a potential for electric shock.
- 2005-09-27NHTSA-EquipmentOFF-ROAD TECHNOLOGYOFF-ROAD TECHNOLOGY — SWING-OUT TIRE CARRIER SEPARATION
SHOULD THE CARRIER SEPARATE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
- 2005-09-27CPSCSamsung Electronics Co. Ltd., of South KoreaCPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall of Washing Machines
If the front-load washer is operated at maximum load capacity, the spinner could malfunction and break apart, posing a safety risk to consumers.
- 2005-09-27CPSCW.C. Wood Company Inc., of Ottawa, OhioCPSC, W.C. Wood Company Inc. Announce Recall of Upright Freezers and Single Door Refrigerators
The defrost heater coil can become exposed inside the units, which poses a potential shock hazard to consumers. In some cases, the exposed heater wire can also melt, or burn the unit's interior plastic food liner.
- 2005-09-26NHTSA-EquipmentSure Power, Inc.Sure Power, Inc. — BATTERY EQUALIZERS - ELECTRICAL SHORT
THE SHORTED INDUCTOR MAY CAUSE THE BATTERY EQUALIZER TO SMOKE OR BURN, AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A FIRE.
- 2005-09-22CPSCArctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.CPSC, Arctic Cat Inc. Announce Recall of Off-Highway Utility Vehicles
The brakes on these vehicles can fail.
- 2005-09-22CPSCDollar General Corp., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.CPSC, Dollar General Corp. Announce Recall of Costume Jewelry
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
- 2005-09-22CPSCMonogram International Inc., of Pinellas Park, Fla.CPSC, Monogram International Inc. Announce Recall of Bracelet Keyrings
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
- 2005-09-21CPSCPMI, of Seattle, Wash.CPSC, Pacific Market International, LLC (PMI) Announce Recall of Stanley Vacuum Bottles
The handle on the thermos bottles can break, causing the vacuum seal to fail and release organic, non-toxic charcoal powder insulation into the air. This can cause consumers to suffer short-term vision problems and temporary breathing problems when they inhale the powder.
- 2005-09-19CPSCDouglas Company, of Keene, N.H.CPSC, Douglas Company Announce Recall of Plush Toys
Beads of glitter glue on the colored ribbons could detach and pose an aspiration hazard to young children.
- 2005-09-16CPSCRobertshaw Controls Co., of Long Beach, Calif.CPSC, Robertshaw Controls Co. Announce Recall of Gas Control Valves on Water Heaters
Screws on some water heater valves could break. If this happens, gas could leak from the valve, which poses a risk of gas explosion and fire.
- 2005-09-15CPSCPier 1 Imports, of Fort Worth, TexasCPSC, Pier 1 Imports Announce Recall of Glass Candle Holders
The candle holder can unexpectedly break, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
- 2005-09-15CPSCOrtovox USA, of Hopkinton, N.H.CPSC, Ortovox USA Announce Recall of Avalanche Transceivers
The batteries in these devices can become dislodged when the transceiver is struck sharply. The transceiver could fail to function properly in the aftermath of an avalanche, and result in the buried victim not being found in time to avoid serious injury or death.
- 2005-09-15CPSCBradshaw International Inc., of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.CPSC, Bradshaw International Inc. Announce Recall of Bottle Sipper Caps
The pull-up valve can detach from the cap, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2005-09-14NHTSA-EquipmentAMERICAN REMANUFACTURERS, INC.AMERICAN REMANUFACTURERS, INC. — CALIPER BOLTS BREAK
IF THE BOLT BREAKS AND THE CALIPER BECOMES UNANCHORED, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
- 2005-09-13CPSCCapresso Inc., of Closter, N.J.CPSC, Capresso Inc. Announce Recall of Water Kettles
The handle can detach from the glass carafe, spilling hot water and causing severe burn injuries.
- 2005-09-13CPSCSony Computer Entertainment America Inc., of Foster City, Calif.CPSC, Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. Announce Recall of Certain AC Adaptors Sold with Slim Version PlayStation 2 Systems
The recalled AC adaptors can overheat and melt. This poses the risk of fire, burn and shock injuries to consumers.
- 2005-09-13CPSCThe Brinkmann Corporation, of Dallas, TexasCPSC, The Brinkmann Corporation Announce Recall to Repair Gas Grills
The regulators on these gas grills, the components that control the amount of gas released to the burner, could leak gas when attached to certain liquid propane tanks. This poses a risk of fire and burn injuries.
- 2005-09-12CPSCMakita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif.CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Inc. Announce Recall of Chain Saws
The flywheels on some of the chain saws can come apart during use, which could cause serious personal injury.
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