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.
- 2005-08-17CPSCAlmar Sales Co. Inc., of New York, N.Y.CPSC, Almar Sales Co. Announce Recall of Children's Watches
The band on the watch contains liquid petroleum distillates. If punctured, the watch band could leak. Petroleum distillates could be harmful if ingested and cause irritation to the skin or eyes on contact.
- 2005-08-17CPSCTorelli Imports, of Camarillo, Calif.CPSC, Torelli Imports Announce Recall of Bicycle Tires
The tire can separate from the wheel, resulting in a flat tire. This can cause the rider to lose control and fall.
- 2005-08-16CPSCJS Products, of Las Vegas, Nev.CPSC, JS Products and Mac Tools Announce Recall of Cordless Drill/Drivers
The battery packs on these drill/drivers can overheat, expand and possibly rupture, creating an explosion or thermal burn hazard.
- 2005-08-12CPSCThe Gymboree Corp., of San Francisco, Calif.CPSC, The Gymboree Corp. Announce Recall of Baby Sandals
A plastic flower attached to the sandals can pull or snap off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2005-08-11CPSCRitchey Design, of San Carlos, Calif. (manufactured under license from American Classic Inc., of Tampa, Fla.)CPSC, Ritchey Design Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Wheels
The hub in the bicycle's rear wheel can fail to engage properly, causing no resistance when pedaling. The bicycle rider can lose balance, fall and suffer injuries.
- 2005-08-11CPSCThe Holmes Group Inc., of Milford, Mass.CPSC, The Holmes Group Announce Recall of Tower Heater Fans
The power cord on the units can fray or sever, causing the fan to stop working and overheat. This could pose a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2005-08-10CPSCKelty Division of American Recreation Products Inc., of Boulder Colo.CPSC, Kelty Announce Recall of Speedster Jogging Strollers
The stroller handle can disconnect from the stroller frame during use.
- 2005-08-08CPSCAmerican Classic, of Tampa, Fla.CPSC, American Classic Announce Recall of Bicycle Wheels
The hub in the bicycle's rear wheel can fail to engage properly, causing no resistance when pedaling. The bicycle rider could lose balance, fall and suffer injuries.
- 2005-08-03CPSCICON Health & Fitness, Inc., of Logan, UtahCPSC, ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Epic T60 Treadmills
If assembly instructions are not properly followed, the gas spring/shock can be damaged during assembly, if the walking platform is folded up and goes beyond the vertical position. This action can cause the shock to contact the treadmill roller and be damaged, and could propel shock parts out. The parts of the shock could hit a bystander, causing injury.
- 2005-08-02CPSCWaveCrest Laboratories LLC, of Dulles, VACPSC, WaveCrest Laboratories LLC Announce Recall of Electric Bicycles
The front and/or rear wheel can collapse, causing the rider to fall and suffer injuries.
- 2005-08-02CPSCGiant Bicycle Inc., of Newbury Park, Calif.CPSC, Giant Bicycle, Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles
The rear axle on the bicycle is harder than required by the manufacturer's specification and could crack.
- 2005-08-02CPSCDESA Heating Products, of Bowling Green, Ky.CPSC, DESA Heating Products Announce Recall of Compact Gas Fireplaces
The burner tube connection to the gas valve can leak gas when the main burner is on. This leaking gas can ignite, causing a minor flare-up, which could cause nearby combustibles to ignite.
- 2005-08-02CPSCKawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif.CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Announce Recall of ATVs
A significant impact to the front wheel of the ATV while the steering is fully turned to either side can result in suspension damage, wear, and an eventual loss of steering control, that could result in injury or death.
- 2005-07-29CPSCThe Holmes Group, of Milford, Mass.CPSC, The Holmes Group Expands Recall of Slow Cookers
The handles on the base of the slow cookers can break, posing a risk of burns from hot contents spilling onto consumers. These Rival® Slow Cookers, sold from January 1999 through May 2002, were previously recalled for the same hazard. The recall has now been expanded to include all units manufactured before September 2004.
- 2005-07-28CPSCAmerican Suzuki Motor Corp., of Brea, Calif.CPSC, American Suzuki Motor Corp. Announce Recall of ATVs
A significant impact to the front wheel of the ATV, while the steering is fully turned to either side, can result in suspension damage, wear, and an eventual loss of steering control, that could result in injury or death.
- 2005-07-28CPSCPolaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.CPSC, Polaris Industries Announce Recall of 900 Fusion, 900 RMK, and 900 Switchback Snowmobiles
There are three separate issues involved in this safety recall: Front Suspension Spindle - The nut that fastens the upper control arm ball joint to the suspension spindle can loosen. If this occurs, continued operation could allow the spindle to break and release the upper control arm, posing a risk of loss of control of the vehicle. Fuel Tank Chaffing - The fuel tanks can contact the chassis along the bulkheads, leading to wear on the tank walls. This could pose a fuel leakage and possible fire hazard to consumers. Gasket - The gasket sealing the fuel pump assembly to the tank can develop cracks. This poses a risk of fuel leakage and fire hazard to consumers.
- 2005-07-28CPSCSportcraft Ltd., of Mt. Olive, N.J.CPSC, Sportcraft Announce Recall of Treadmills
The treadmill can unexpectedly accelerate and cause users to fall and sustain injuries.
- 2005-07-27NHTSA-EquipmentReinke Manufacturing Company, Inc.Reinke Manufacturing Company, Inc. — ALUMINUM TOOLBOX BRACKET BREAKS
IF THE TOOLBOX SEPARATES FROM THE TRAILER WHILE THE TRAILER IS IN MOTION, VEHICLES ON THE ROAD ARE AT RISK OF COLLISION WITH THE TOOLBOX AND ITS CONTENTS AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING.
- 2005-07-27NHTSA-EquipmentBETTER BRAKE PARTSBETTER BRAKE PARTS — CALIPER BOLT BREAKS
IF THE BOLT BREAKS AND THE CALIPER BECOMES UNANCHORED, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
- 2005-07-27CPSCFourstar Group Inc., of Hopkinton, Mass.CPSC, Fourstar Group Announce Recall to Repair Kid's Folding Chairs
The chair's safety lock can fail, allowing the chair to collapse or fold unexpectedly. Children's fingers can become caught or entrapped in the hinge and slot areas of the chair, posing a pinch or cut hazard. This can cause severe lacerations and finger tip amputations to children's fingers.
- 2005-07-27CPSCIdea Nuova Inc., of New York, N.Y.CPSC, Idea Nuova Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Children's Folding Chairs
The chair's safety lock can fail, allowing the chair to collapse or fold unexpectedly. Children's fingers can become caught or entrapped in the hinge and slot areas of the chair, posing a pinch or cut hazard. This can cause severe lacerations and finger tip amputations to children's fingers.
- 2005-07-27CPSCMeco Corp., of Greeneville, Tenn.CPSC, Meco Corp. Announce Recall of Children's Folding Chairs
Children's fingers can become caught or entrapped in the hinge and slot areas of the chair, posing a pinch or cut hazard. Note: In 2004, Meco recalled red-colored children's folding chairs because paint on the chair contained excessive lead levels, posing a lead poisoning hazard to young children.
- 2005-07-26CPSCWalter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc., of Mebane, N.C.CPSC, Kidde Announce Recall of Industrial Fire Extinguishers
The nylon valves on these extinguishers can separate from the steel cylinder during the 6-year recharge service or shortly afterwards, creating a safety hazard to fire extinguisher service personnel and consumers.
- 2005-07-26CPSCH&M , of New York, N.Y.CPSC, H&M Announce Recall of Baby Denim and Knit Jackets
The metal buttons can come loose and detach from these garments, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2005-07-26CPSCRadio Flyer Inc. of Chicago, Ill.CPSC, Radio Flyer Inc. Announce Recall of Toddler Walker Wagon
The tips of the clickers, which make a clicking sound when the Walker Wagon wheels move, can break off. The broken clickers pose a choking or aspiration hazard to young children.
- 2005-07-25CPSCVisionTech USA, Inc., of Auburn, Wash.CPSC, VisionTech USA, Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Aero Bars
The centerpiece of these bicycle aero bars can crack or break, causing the bicycle rider to lose control and crash.
- 2005-07-22NHTSA-EquipmentShyft GroupShyft Group — ENGINE TURBOCHARGER/SERIES 40/DETROIT DIESEL
THIS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
- 2005-07-22NHTSA-EquipmentLINK MANUFACTURING, LTDLINK MANUFACTURING, LTD — SUSPENSION
IF THIS OCCURS, THE CLAMP LOAD ON THE AXLE WILL BE INSUFFICIENT TO MAINTAIN AXLE ALIGNMENT AND MAY DAMAGE THE SUSPENSION ARM. SEVERE MISALIGNMENT MAY CAUSE THE TIRE TO CONTACT THE AIR SPRING, WEARING A HOLE IN THE AIR SPRING, WHICH WOULD PREVENT THE SUSPENSION FROM FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO RIDE ROUGHLY. WHILE IT IS HIGHLY UNLIKELY THAT BOTH REAR SPRING UPPER PLATES WOULD SIMULTANEOUSLY SUFFER A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE, THE RESULT COULD BE PARTIAL OR COMPLETE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
- 2005-07-22NHTSA-EquipmentCYBER POWER SYSTEMS (USA), INC.CYBER POWER SYSTEMS (USA), INC. — POWER SUPPLY INVERTERS-ELECTRIC SHOCK
IF THE USER WERE TO TOUCH A "LIVE" PIN WHILE THE USER WAS IN CONTACT WITH A GROUNDED OBJECT OR BECOME GROUNDED, THE USER COULD RECEIVE A POTENTIALLY SERIOUS ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
- 2005-07-19CPSCTarget Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Children's Toy Trucks
Small parts could break off the truck, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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