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.
- 2005-01-26CPSCCommend Co. Ltd., of Fair Lawn, N.J.CPSC, Commend Co. Ltd. Announce Recall of Dining Set Chairs
The wooden chairs can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
- 2005-01-25NHTSA-EquipmentYOUR TRUCK SHOP, INC.YOUR TRUCK SHOP, INC. — YOUR TRUCK SHOP/FMVSS 108/REAR TAIL LAMPS
IF, BECAUSE OF LOWER PERFORMANCE OF THE REAR LAMPS, A FOLLOWING VEHICLE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO SEE OR OTHERWISE MIS-UNDERSTOOD SIGNALS FROM THESE REAR LAMPS, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
- 2005-01-25CPSCJumpking Inc.® of Mesquite, TexasCPSC, Jumpking Inc.® Announce Recall of Trampolines, Enclosures
Welds on the frame of these trampolines can break during use, resulting in falls and possible injuries. Additionally, the mounting brackets of the FunRing enclosures have sharp edges, which can cause lacerations.
- 2005-01-24CPSCPottery Barn Kids, of San Francisco, Calif.CPSC, Pottery Barn Kids Announce Recall of Chamois Blankets
The decorative stitching on the blanket's edge can come loose, allowing a child to become entangled in the yarn. This poses a strangulation hazard to young children.
- 2005-01-24CPSCResearch Products Corp., of Madison, Wis.CPSC, Research Products Corp. Announce Recall of Electronic Air Cleaners
The air cleaner's plastic inner housing and filter are not flame-resistant. If electrical arcing occurs in the cleaner, a fire can develop. This poses a risk of burn injuries and property damage.
- 2005-01-21CPSCCarlton Cards Retail, Inc., of Cleveland, OhioCPSC, Carlton Cards Retails, Inc. Announce Recall of Tealight Candle Holder
During normal use, the decorative marshmallows or decorative campfire flames may catch fire.
- 2005-01-19CPSCMartha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. of New York, NYCPSC, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. Announce Recall of Full Moon Lantern
The lantern can overheat and melt or ignite, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
- 2005-01-19CPSCKids Station Inc., of Miami, Fla., for Toys "R" Us, of Wayne, N.J.CPSC, Kids Station Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Musical Drum Set Sold Exclusively at Toys "R" Us
Small parts can break off during use, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2005-01-14NHTSA-EquipmentEATON HYDRAULICS DIVISIONEATON HYDRAULICS DIVISION — EATON/POWER STEERING PUMP LEAKAGE
REDUCTION IN POWER ASSIST COULD AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE OF MOTOR VEHICLES INCORPORATING THESE PUMPS, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2005-01-14CPSCPhilips PC Peripherals, of Colorado Springs, Colo.CPSC, Philips PC Peripherals Announce Recall of Hewlett-Packard Company L2035 Flat Panel Monitors
A ground clip inside the back plastic panel of these monitors can be incorrectly installed, posing a risk of electrical shock to consumers.
- 2005-01-14CPSCSelle Royal/fi'zi:k, of Pozzoleone, ItalyCPSC, Selle Royal/fi'zi:k Announce Recall of Bicycle Seats
The plastic scuff guard underneath the front of the seat, which secures the seat rails, may crack or break, causing the rider to lose control and/or fall, resulting in a serious injury.
- 2005-01-13CPSCComtrad, Division of Waljon Ltd., Mississauga, Ontario, CanadaCPSC, Sauder Woodworking Co. Announce Recall of Mini Spot-light Bulbs in Furniture Hutches Sold At Office Depot Stores
Some of the bulbs have imploded or broken apart within the first several minutes after they are first illuminated. Broken glass particles pose a laceration hazard to consumers.
- 2005-01-13CPSCClub Car Inc., of Augusta, Ga.CPSC, Club Car Inc. Announce Recall to Repair DS Golf Cars, Hospitality, Utility & Transport Vehicles and Rough Terrain Vehicles
Microscopic cracks in the brake equalizer rods on certain vehicles may cause the rods to fatigue and fail prematurely in continuous use. Such failure could result in a loss of braking ability.
- 2005-01-13CPSCAscom Systec AG, Eichtal, of SwitzerlandCPSC, Climb High Inc. Announce Recall of Avalanche Transceivers
The transceiver's plastic casing could crack, causing a malfunction, if water were to enter the unit. If the transceiver fails to function properly in the aftermath of an avalanche, it could result in the buried victim not being found in time to avoid serious injury or death.
- 2005-01-13CPSCFlow International Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.CPSC, Flow International Announce Recall of Snowboard Bindings
The pin used to secure the rear snaplock lever to the bindings can bend or break.
- 2005-01-13CPSCHamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex Inc., of Glen Allen, Va.CPSC, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Announce Recall of Slow Cookers
The handles on the base of the slow cookers can break, posing a risk of burns from hot food spilling onto consumers.
- 2005-01-13CPSCEmerson Tool Co., of St. Louis, Mo.CPSC, Emerson Tool Co. Announce Recall to Repair Wet/Dry Vacuums
The air intake shield may be missing. Consumers can suffer lacerations if they come into contact with the intake blower wheel.
- 2005-01-13CPSCPoundex Associates Corp., of City of Industry, Calif.CPSC, Poundex Associates Corp. Announce Recall of Dining Chairs
The welds on the chair's rear legs can crack and break apart, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
- 2005-01-11CPSCRiviera Trading Inc., of New York, N.Y.CPSC, Riviera Trading Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Costume Bracelets
The bracelets contain high levels of lead and pose a lead poisoning hazard to children.
- 2005-01-11CPSCSHURflo LLC, of Cypress, Calif.CPSC, SHURflo Announce Recall to Repair Backpack Sprayers
The power plug can corrode after extensive exposure to water and corrosive chemicals, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2005-01-07CPSCNorco Products Ltd., of British Columbia, CanadaCPSC, Norco Products Ltd. Announce Recall of Bicycle Attachment
The hardware used in the assembly of the universal hitch may come loose, causing the unit to separate from the lead bicycle, which could lead to a serious injury or death to the rider of the bicycle attachment.
- 2005-01-06CPSCOrbelle Trade Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y.CPSC, Orbelle Trade Inc. Announce Recall of Cribs
The Amber model crib included in this recall does not comply with crib safety standards due to a gap between the side rail and the crib mattress support, posing an entrapment hazard to infants. All other model cribs included in this recall do not have proper assembly instructions and diagrams required for cribs. They are also missing cautionary and warning labels, as required by federal law. If the cribs are not assembled properly, they could pose an entrapment hazard to infants.
- 2005-01-04CPSCRoyal Appliance, of Glenwillow, OhioCPSC, Royal Appliance Announce Recall of Sweeper Vac™
The vacuum's rotor can lock and overheat during use, causing a smoke and fire hazard.
- 2005-01-04CPSCThe Step 2 Co., of Streetsboro, OhioCPSC, The Step 2 Co. Announce Recall to Repair Toddler Swings
The straps on these swings could break, causing a child riding in the swing to fall to the ground and suffer injuries.
- 2004-12-28CPSCAA Importer Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.CPSC, AA Importer Inc. Announce Recall of Push and Electronic Toys
The toys can easily break apart, exposing small parts. This poses a choking hazard to young children.
- 2004-12-22CPSCGE Security Inc., of Austin, TexasCPSC, AnnounceGE Security Inc. Retrofit/Recall of Smoke Detector Systems
The smoke alarms can fail to activate during a fire or emergency, if installed in combination with certain control panels.
- 2004-12-22CPSCUmarex, of Arnsburg, GermanyCPSC, Crosman Corporation Announce Recall of Air Pistols
The air pistols' safety might move from the engaged or "safe" position to the disengaged or "fire" position when the trigger is pulled once or more and then released. This poses a risk of serious injury if the air pistol is loaded and unintentionally fired.
- 2004-12-22CPSCRobertshaw Controls Company of Long Beach, Calif.CPSC, Robertshaw Controls Company Announce Recall of Certain Models of 7000 Series Gas Control Valves
Fire hazard. If the pilot light goes out, the gas valve could stick in an open position, permitting gas to continue to flow. This can result in a gas explosion and fire, which could result in severe personal injury or property damage.
- 2004-12-21NHTSA-EquipmentHarley-Davidson Motor CompanyHarley-Davidson Motor Company — HARLEY-DAVIDSON/REPLACEMENT FUEL VALVES
IF THE BIKE WERE OPERATING WITH THE VALVE IN THE 'ON' POSITION, THE BIKE COULD RUN OUT OF FUEL, THE EXPECTED FUEL RESERVE WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. THIS COULD LEAD TO THE DRIVER RUNNING OUT OF GAS WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- 2004-12-17CPSCRaymond Geddes Co. Inc., of Baltimore, Md.CPSC, Raymond Geddes Co. Announce Recall of Children's Necklaces
The necklaces contain high levels of lead. CPSC regulations ban children's products from containing high levels of lead due to the risk of lead poisoning resulting from contact with these products. The necklaces also contain a sharp point, posing a laceration hazard to young children.
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