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.
- 2005-09-12CPSCDOLMAR Power Products, of Duluth, Ga.CPSC, DOLMAR Power Products Announce Recall of Chain Saws
The flywheels on some of the chain saws may come apart during use, which could cause serious personal injury.
- 2005-09-08CPSCContinental Creations Inc., of New Bedford, Mass.CPSC, Continental Creations, Inc. Announce Recall of Menorahs
The cups holding the candles on these menorahs are not constructed of the correct material and could ignite, posing a fire hazard.
- 2005-09-08CPSCE-Z-GO, of Augusta, Ga. - A Textron CompanyCPSC, E-Z-GO Announce Recall to Repair Golf Cars
High engine temperatures can permit fuel to get into the air filter box, posing a risk of fire.
- 2005-09-08CPSCNexgrill Industries Inc., of City of Industry, Calif.CPSC, Nexgrill Industries Announce Recall to Repair Gas Grills Sold Exclusively At Home Depot
The hose connecting the propane tank with the manifold can run up too close to the firebox. The heat from the firebox can damage the hose, causing it to leak gas. The release of gas creates a fire risk that could cause injury and property damage.
- 2005-09-08CPSCThe Coleman Company, Inc., of Wichita, Kan.CPSC, The Coleman Company, Inc. Announce the Recall to Repair Coleman® Gas Grills and Patio Heaters
The regulators on these products can leak propane when the propane cylinder is turned on and the product is not in use. This can pose a fire or explosion hazard.
- 2005-09-08CPSCPottery Barn Kids, of San Francisco, Calif.CPSC, Pottery Barn Kids Announce Recall of Spindle Cribs
The spindles on the crib's front rail can loosen and detach from the rail. This can allow the child to fall from the crib and poses a risk of entrapment.
- 2005-09-07CPSCUltimate Chopper LLC, of Los Angeles, Calif.CPSC, Ultimate Chopper LLC Announce Recall to Inspect and Replace Food Processors
The interlocking lid assembly on the appliance can malfunction, allowing the food processor to be operated when the lid is off. This can result in a laceration or fingertip amputation hazard, if consumers insert their hands into the food processor.
- 2005-09-06NHTSA-EquipmentSIGNAL DYNAMICS CORPORATIONSIGNAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION — FMVSS 108/HEADLIGHT MODULE SWITCH
THIS COULD DISTRACT ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2005-09-02CPSCMyDigitalDiscount.com Inc. / Aqua Scout, of Minetto, N.Y.CPSC, Aqua Scout Announce Recall of Aqua Scout Water Scooters
Hydrogen gas can build up in the battery compartment and cause the battery cover and the battery package to forcefully expel from the product, posing a risk of injury to the user or bystanders.
- 2005-09-02CPSCCVS Pharmacy, Inc., of Woonsocket, R.I.CPSC, Atico International USA, Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Arm Band Pool Floats Sold at CVS Stores
The seams of the inflatable arm bands can tear, causing them to deflate. This poses a drowning hazard to young children.
- 2005-09-02CPSCWorld Wide Cycle Supply Inc., of Islandia, N.Y.CPSC, World Wide Cycle Supply Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles Sold at Toys "R" Us
The fork that holds the front wheel can separate at the weld, causing the rider to fall and suffer injuries.
- 2005-09-01NHTSA-EquipmentGENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYGENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY — FMVSS NO 108/FILAMENT MISALIGNMENT
LACK OF ILLUMINATION COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- 2005-09-01CPSCAmerican Greetings Corp., of Cleveland, OhioCPSC, American Greetings Corp. Announce Recall of Sesame Street Sunglasses
The lens in the sunglasses can separate from frames, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2005-09-01CPSCWalt Disney Parks and Resorts, LLC, of Lake Buena Vista, Fla.CPSC, Walt Disney World Co. Announce Recall of Children's Red Sunglasses
The paint on the red sunglasses contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
- 2005-08-31CPSCTile Perfect, a division of Roanoke Companies Group Inc., of Aurora, Ill.CPSC, Tile Perfect Inc. Announce Recall of Stand'n Seal Grout Sealer Due to Respiratory Problems
The product's odor is not chemically pungent enough to force consumers to minimize their exposure to the fumes. Consumers overexposed to these fumes can experience respiratory-related illness.
- 2005-08-31CPSCUNA International Limited, of ChinaCPSC, Target Announce Recall of Back Trails Jr. Bicycle Helmets
Some of these helmets do not meet CPSC safety standards for bicycle helmets, which poses a risk of riders suffering head injuries.
- 2005-08-30NHTSA-EquipmentAUDIOVOX SPECIALIZED APPLICATIONS, LLCAUDIOVOX SPECIALIZED APPLICATIONS, LLC — FMVSS 108/CENTER HIGH-MOUNTED STOP LAMP
THE LIGHT EMITTING FROM THE CENTER HIGH-MOUNTED STOP LAMP IS DECREASED AND MAY NOT BE IMMEDIATELY VISIBLE TO FOLLOWING MOTORISTS AND COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2005-08-30NHTSA-EquipmentADVANCED CARBON COMPOSITES INC.ADVANCED CARBON COMPOSITES INC. — FMVSS 218/MOTORCYCLE HELMETS
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE WEARER MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY PROTECTED AND COULD POSSIBLY SUFFER SERIOUS INJURIES OR EVEN DEATH.
- 2005-08-29NHTSA-EquipmentCummins, Inc.Cummins, Inc. — ENGINE STALL CONDITION
SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
- 2005-08-29NHTSA-EquipmentMeritor, Inc.Meritor, Inc. — REAR DRIVE AXLE SPINDLE FAILURE
TO BE DETERMINED.
- 2005-08-25NHTSA-EquipmentDETROIT DIESEL CORP.DETROIT DIESEL CORP. — SERIES 50 ENGINES/EMC CALIBRATION/POSSIBLE FIRE
SHOULD THE TURBOCHARGER FAIL, LUBRICATING OIL CAN ENTER THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND WITHOUT THE EXHAUST TEMPERATURE SENSOR ACTIVATED, A VEHICLE FIRE CAN OCCUR.
- 2005-08-25CPSCTeam WorldWide Corp., of Taipei City, Taiwan (floor mat only)CPSC, Hidden Hills Productions, Inc. Announce Recall of Floor Mat Map Games
The orange paint on the floor mat maps contains excess levels of lead. Lead poisoning is a serious hazard to children and is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.
- 2005-08-24CPSCNexgrill Industries Inc., of City of Industry, Calif.CPSC, Nexgrill Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Outdoor Gas Grills
A hose connecting the natural gas source to the grill's main manifold may not have been supplied with these grills. Without this hose, the gas would be emitted into the air, creating a potential fire hazard. Consumers should not use the grill until the main burner hose is provided.
- 2005-08-23NHTSA-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.
- 2005-08-23CPSCZoloWear Inc., of Austin, TexasCPSC, ZoloWear Announce Recall of Infant Carriers/Slings
The stitching that attaches the webbing to the carrier/sling can break, posing a fall hazard to young children.
- 2005-08-23CPSCLamplight Farms Inc., of Menomonee Falls, Wis.CPSC, Lamplight Farms Inc. Announce Recall of Tiki Bamboo Torches and Replacement Fuel Canisters
The surface coating of some flame guards on these bamboo torches and replacement canisters can absorb the fuel and ignite. This can cause the torch and nearby combustibles to catch on fire, posing a risk of burn injuries and property damage.
- 2005-08-19CPSCStork Craft Manufacturing Inc., of Richmond, British Columbia, CanadaCPSC, Stork Craft Manufacturing Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Boxes
The toy box's lid support can fail, allowing the lid to collapse suddenly. This poses a strangulation hazard to young children, and possible impact injuries to a child's head, neck, fingers or hands.
- 2005-08-19CPSCKadant Composites Inc., of Bedford, Mass.CPSC, Kadant Composites Inc. Announce Recall of Certain GeoDeck™ Decking and Railing Materials
When the decking or railing material is exposed to hot temperatures and sunlight, it can prematurely degrade. The degraded material could break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
- 2005-08-19CPSCWest Bend Housewares LLC, of West Bend, Wis.CPSC, West Bend Housewares LLC Announce Recall of Coffeemaker Carafes
The carafe handle can unexpectedly loosen or break, resulting in the carafe falling. This can cause burn injuries from hot coffee or lacerations from broken glass.
- 2005-08-18CPSCWhittier Wood Products, of Eugene, Ore.CPSC, Whittier Wood Products Announce Recall of Pub Stools
The amount of glue used to bond and hold the joints together on these stools could be insufficient. These stools could break and collapse during use, causing consumers to fall.
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