Consumer product recalls
12725 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.
- 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.
- 2004-12-16CPSCSwing-N-Slide® Corp., of Janesville, Wis.CPSC, Swing-N-Slide® Corp. Announce Recall of Extra-Duty and Heavy-Duty Swing Seats
A manufacturing defect can cause the metal grommet securing the seat to break. If this happens, the user can fall to the ground.
- 2004-12-15NHTSA-EquipmentSICARTEX AUTOZUBEHOR CURT WURSTL GMBHSICARTEX AUTOZUBEHOR CURT WURSTL GMBH — MERCEDES-BENZ/ANCHORAGE LATCH ARM FAILURE
IF THE CHILD SEAT IS CONNECTED TO THE VEHICLE USING THE LATCH ANCHORAGE, IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY DETACH FROM ITS LOWER ANCHORAGE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THE CHILD OCCUPANT.
- 2004-12-14CPSCPsion Teklogix Corp., a subsidiary of Psion Teklogix Inc., of Ontario, CanadaCPSC, Psion Teklogix Corp. Announce Recall of AC Power Adapters
The adapters can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2004-12-14CPSCFirst Team Inc., Hutchinson, Kan.CPSC, First Team Inc. Announce Recall of Basketball Hoops
The bolt attaching the arm to the vertical post can break, causing the backboard to fall and injure someone standing below.
- 2004-12-13NHTSA-EquipmentHEHR INTERNATIONAL INC.HEHR INTERNATIONAL INC. — EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOWS DO NOT OPEN
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, RAPID EGRESS MAY BE IMPAIRED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURIES OR DEATH.
- 2004-12-10CPSCKawasaki Motors Enterprise (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Of ThailandCPSC, American Suzuki Motor Corporation Announce Recall of 2005 DR-Z110K5 Off-Road Motorcycles
The rear shock absorber may have been assembled with an incorrect o-ring, allowing fluid to leak from the shock absorber. Fluid loss from the shock absorber can compromise the shock's damping characteristics, which can render the motorcycle unstable, creating a potential for injury or death.
- 2004-12-10CPSCKawasaki Motors Enterprise (Thailand) Co., Ltd. of ThailandKawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. is Recalling 2005 Model Off-highway Motorcycles
On some units, the rear shock absorber may have been assembled with an incorrect o-ring, allowing fluid to leak from the shock. Fluid loss from the shock can compromise the shock's damping characteristics, which can render the motorcycle unstable, creating a potential for an injury or death.
- 2004-12-09CPSCSCUBAPRO of El Cajon, CACPSC, SCUBAPRO Announce Recall of Converter Kit
An insufficient bond may cause a break in the converter coupling, which could impact the diver's ability to control buoyancy.
- 2004-12-09CPSCNorton McNaughton of Squire, Inc., of New York, N.Y.CPSC, Norton McNaughton of Squire, Inc. Announce Recall of Girls' Hooded Sweaters with Drawstrings
The hooded sweaters have drawstrings, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2004-12-08CPSCTechnical Consumer Products Inc., of Aurora, OhioCPSC, Technical Consumer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Fluorescent Light Bulbs
The bulbs can overheat and spark, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
- 2004-12-07CPSCPolaris Industries, Inc., of Medina, Minn.CPSC, Polaris Industries Announce Recall of 900 Fusion, 900 RMK Snowmobiles
The fuel connections between the fuel line and the fuel pump and fuel filter can leak. Failure of the fuel connection can result in leaking fuel and a possible fire, which can result in severe injury or death. In addition, the drive shaft may have been incorrectly heat treated, resulting in brittle drive shafts that could fail at lower loads than the shafts were originally designed to meet. Failure of the drive shaft can result in a loss of braking of the snowmobile and severe injury or death.
- 2004-12-07CPSCAmerican Suzuki Motor Corp., of Brea, Calif.CPSC, American Suzuki Motor Corporation Announce Recall of 2004 & 2005 Eiger™ and Vinson® ATVs
Recalled ATVs were assembled with an incorrectly sized mounting bolt under the fuel tank. This could result in fuel leakage, presenting a fire safety hazard and risk of injury or death.
- 2004-12-07NHTSA-EquipmentDorel Juvenile GroupDorel Juvenile Group — DJG/REARFACING INFANT SEAT/FMVSS 213/BACK SUPPORT
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE CHILD MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
- 2004-12-06CPSCExmark Manufacturing of Beatrice, NebraskaCPSC, Exmark Announce Recall of Lazer Z Zero Turn Radius Riding Lawn Mowers
Due to the location of the fuel line on the Lazer Z EFI riding mowers, a hole can develop, resulting in a fuel leak that could present a fire hazard.
- 2004-12-06CPSCRobert Bosch Tool Corporation, of Mount Prospect, Ill.CPSC, Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Skil® Table Saws
The blade drive mechanism may loosen or the motor can separate from the tool. Loosening of the blade drive mechanism can result in kickback of the item being sawed, resulting in possible laceration. Motor unit separation can cause the coasting saw blade to damage the saw wiring resulting in possible electric shock, or the separated motor could strike the user and cause injury.
- 2004-12-06CPSCElectrolux Home Products Inc., of Orangeburg, S.C.CPSC, Electrolux Home Products Inc. Announce Recall of Husqvarna Lawn Tractors
These lawn tractors can develop abrasions on the fuel tank because of the fuel line clamp's location. This can result in a fuel tank leak, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2004-12-06CPSCScag Power Equipment, of Mayville, Wis.CPSC, Scag Power Equipment Announce Recall of Tiger Cub Lawn Tractors
Fuel can leak out of the carburetor, posing a risk of fire and burn injuries.
- 2004-12-06NHTSA-EquipmentINDEPENDENT DRIVING SYSTEMSINDEPENDENT DRIVING SYSTEMS — IDS/ADAPTIVE STEERING CONTROLS
A POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR SHOULD THE FEEDBACK SHAFT SEPARATE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURIES OR DEATH.
- 2004-12-05CPSCL G Sourcing Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C.CPSC, LG Sourcing and Lowe's Announce Recall of GardenPlus Industrial Garden Carts
Over-inflation of the tires can break the metal tire rim, causing users and bystanders to be struck with pieces of metal.
- 2004-12-02CPSCTarget Corporation, Minneapolis, Minn.CPSC, Target Corp. Announce Recall of Suede Sandals
The sole of the sandal can become slippery, causing the consumer to fall and receive bodily injury.
- 2004-12-01NHTSA-EquipmentFEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATIONFEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION — FEDERAL-MOGUL/FUEL PUMP LEAK
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAK CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
- 2004-11-30CPSCClassic Sport Companies, Inc., of Broomfield, Colo.CPSC, Classic Sport Companies Inc. Announce Recall of Table Soccer Games
The lighting structures may spark if the tube lights are not properly installed, posing a fire hazard.
- 2004-11-26CPSCMeijer Distribution Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.CPSC, Meijer Distribution Announce Recall of Children's Snow Suits, Jackets
These snow suits and jackets have decorative compasses and corded zipper pull tags that can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2004-11-26CPSCProcter & Gamble Company (P&G), of Cincinnati, OhioCPSC, Procter & Gamble Announce Recall of Sweep+Vac Battery-Operated Vacuum Cleaner by Swiffer
In some cases, when the vacuum cleaner is left in the "on" position, the rotor can lock up and cause the unit to overheat. This poses a smoke and fire hazard.
- 2004-11-26NHTSA-EquipmentARVINMERITOR AUTOMOTIVEARVINMERITOR AUTOMOTIVE — ARVINMERITOR/TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES
IF BOTH CLAMPS WERE TO FAIL AND THE CROSS TUBE START TO UNSCREW, SIGNIFICANT VEHICLE MISALIGNMENT WOULD EVOLVE WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR THE TIE ROD END TO SEPARATE FROM THE CROSS TUBE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2004-11-26NHTSA-EquipmentMeritor, Inc.Meritor, Inc. — ARVINMERITOR/INTERAXLE DRIVELINE SEPARATION
DRIVELINE SEPARATION COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL OR DEATH.
- 2004-11-26NHTSA-EquipmentHarley-Davidson Motor CompanyHarley-Davidson Motor Company — HARLEY-DAVIDSON/ACCESSORY VOLTAGE REGULATOR
CONTACT MAY ALLOW THE COVER AND THE FENDER TO LOCK TOGETHER, THEREBY LIMITING SUSPENSION TRAVEL AND STEERING, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2004-11-26NHTSA-EquipmentTRIPLEX MANUFACTURING COMPANYTRIPLEX MANUFACTURING COMPANY — TRIPLEX/FMVSS NO. 108/PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS
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.
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