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.
- 2004-11-03CPSCSchneider Electric North American Division, of Palatine, Ill.CPSC, Schneider Electric North American Division Announce Recall of AFCIs
An AFCI is an electrical circuit protection device (circuit breaker) that detects electrical arcs from cracked, broken or damaged electrical insulation and shuts off power to the circuit before the arcing leads to a fire. An electronic component failure inside the AFCIs can cause the devices to not detect an electrical arc. Although the AFCIs will function as regular circuit breakers, they may not detect an arc fault, posing a safety risk to consumers.
- 2004-11-03CPSCadidas America Inc., of Portland, Ore.CPSC, adidas America Inc. Announce Recall of Basketball Shoes
A portion of the sole of the heel can separate or tear during use, which can result in injuries.
- 2004-11-03NHTSA-EquipmentMeritor, Inc.Meritor, Inc. — ARVINMERITOR/PUROLATOR FUEL FILTERS
ENGINE FAILURE COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2004-11-02CPSCQuality Bicycle Products, Inc., of Bloomington, Minn.CPSC, Quality Bicycle Products Announce Recall of Bicycle Forks
The steering tube on the bicycle fork can crack or break, causing a sudden loss of steering control and causing a fall hazard to bicyclists.
- 2004-11-01CPSCRobertshaw Controls Company of Long Beach, CaliforniaCPSC, Robertshaw Controls Company Announce Recall of TS-11 Thermal Safety Control Gas Valves
If the pilot light goes out, the gas valve can 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.
- 2004-10-29NHTSA-EquipmentGenera CorporationGenera Corporation — GENERA/FMVSS 108/MISALIGNED HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY
THIS NONCOMPLIANCE COULD AFFECT THE VISABILITY OF THE DRIVER AND ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2004-10-28CPSCHecmma Group, of El Paso, TexasCPSC, Kyocera Wireless Corp. Announce Recall of Cell Phone Batteries
Some of the cell phone batteries supplied by the battery manufacturer may be counterfeit. This can cause the batteries to short-circuit, overheat and pose burn hazard to consumers.
- 2004-10-26CPSCRio Brands, of Philadelphia, Pa.CPSC, Rio Brands Announce Recall of Folding Lawn Chairs Sold at Wal-Mart
The chair arms can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
- 2004-10-21CPSCPolaris Industries, Inc., of Medina, Minn.CPSC, Polaris Industries Announce Recall of RANGER 4x4 Utility Vehicles
The lower steering shaft assembly may have a missing or misplaced weld that connects the steering wheel to the steering gear box assembly. If a weld is missing or misplaced, the lower steering shaft assembly could fail, causing the operator to lose control of the vehicle.
- 2004-10-21CPSCInternational Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.J.CPSC, International Playthings, Inc. Announce Recall of Rattles
The spiral section of the rattle can come apart, releasing small balls inside. This can pose a choking hazard to young children.
- 2004-10-21CPSCNexgrill Industries Inc., of Walnut, Calif.CPSC, Nexgrill Industries Announce Recall of Gas Grills to Replace Gas Pressure Regulator (On/Off Gauge)
As consumers adjust the gas pressure regulator (on/off gauge) leading to the propane cylinder, the label on the valve can become positioned in such a manner that it is difficult to read. This can cause consumers to inadvertently leave the gas valve on, posing a fire hazard.
- 2004-10-21CPSCTai Tung International, Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.CPSC, Tai Tung International Recall Car and Washing Machine Toys
The multicolored beads inside the toys can become accessible to children, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2004-10-20CPSCChris Arlotta Enterprises Ltd., of New York, N.Y.CPSC, Chris Arlotta Enterprises Ltd. Announce Recall of Mattress Pads
These mattress pads fail to meet the federal mandatory standard for flammability, under the Flammable Fabrics Act. They pose a serious risk of burn injury or death to consumers, if exposed to smoldering or burning cigarettes.
- 2004-10-20CPSCZippo Manufacturing Company, of Bradford, Pa.CPSC, Zippo Announce Recall of Multi-Purpose Utility Lighters
The utility lighters may spill fuel from the nozzle when first used, causing a potential fire hazard, through a secondary source of ignition.
- 2004-10-19CPSCAvanti Products Inc., of Miami, Fla.CPSC, Avanti Products Inc. Announce Recall of Water Dispensers
The hot water faucet on these units has a child-resistant safety feature to prevent young children from accessing the hot water. The device can malfunction, so that the faucet will not turn off, causing burn injuries to children.
- 2004-10-18NHTSA-EquipmentFEDERAL-MOGUL CHASSIS PRODUCTSFEDERAL-MOGUL CHASSIS PRODUCTS — FEDERAL MOGUL CHASSI PROD/BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES
PREMATURE WEAR OF THE BALL JOINTS COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL THEREBY INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- 2004-10-15CPSCIKEA Home Furnishings of Plymouth Meeting, Penn.CPSC, IKEA Home Furnishings Announce Recall of Fargglad Multi-Color Children's Chair
Choking hazard from red plastic feet that can detach from chair legs.
- 2004-10-15CPSCSky High International LLC, of New York, N.Y.CPSC, Sky High International Announce Recall of Care Bears Lunch Kits Sold at Kohl's Department Stores
The pull-up drinking spout can detach from the bottle, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2004-10-15NHTSA-EquipmentBUSTIN INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTSBUSTIN INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS — BUSTIN/AFTERMARKET PULLOUT TRUCK LADDER
SHOULD THE LADDER FAIL IN ANY OF THESE CAPACITIES, THE PERSON USING THE LADDER CAN FALL POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY.
- 2004-10-13CPSCLittle Giant Pump Company, Oklahoma City, OKCPSC, Little Giant Pump Co. Announce Recall of Cooler Pumps
The motor caps on the cooler pumps are not made with flame-retardant material and an internal electrical failure can ignite the cap, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2004-10-13CPSCLaCrosse Footwear Inc., of Portland, Ore.CPSC, LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. Announce Recall of Work Boots
The protective toe cap on the boots may not provide sufficient impact and compression protection. This could result in crushing, bruising, or other injury to the wearer's foot.
- 2004-10-13CPSCGiant Bicycle Inc., of Newbury Park, Calif.CPSC, Giant Bicycle Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles
The front brake mounting tabs can break, causing the brakes to fail and the rider to lose control of the bicycle.
- 2004-10-12CPSCChicago Wholesale and Imports, of Bridgeview, Ill.CPSC, Chicago Wholesale & Imports Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Pictures
These pictures have inadequate construction, incorrect wiring, and use flammable materials, all of which pose fire and electric shock hazards to consumers.
- 2004-10-12CPSCTeng Fei Trading Inc., of Flushing, N.Y.CPSC, Teng Fei Trading Inc. Announce Recall of Energy Saving Light Bulbs
The base of the bulb is not flame-retardant, as required in the voluntary standard for this type of bulb. Electrical components in the bulb can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
- 2004-10-12NHTSA-EquipmentPerformance Machine, Inc.Performance Machine, Inc. — PERFORMANCE/MOTORCYCLE WHEELS
A CRASH COULD OCCUR SHOULD THE WHEEL FAIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURIES OR DEATH.
- 2004-10-08CPSCDelta Electronics Inc., of Taipei, TaiwanCPSC, Dell Inc. Announce Recall of AC Adapters for Notebook Computers
The adapters can overheat, posing a risk of fire and electrical shock hazards to consumers.
- 2004-10-06CPSCNew York Zion Trading Corp., of Flushing, New YorkCPSC, New York Zion Trading Corp. Announce Recall of Electric Fans
The wiring is undersized and the power plug is not polarized, creating fire and shock hazards.
- 2004-10-06NHTSA-EquipmentSTELLAR INDUSTRIES, INC.STELLAR INDUSTRIES, INC. — STELLAR/OUTRIGGER BEAMS CAN BEND UNDER LOAD
IF THE OUTRIGGER BEAM CONTAINS DEFECTIVE MATERIAL, THE BEAM MAY BEND WITHOUT WARNING WHEN SUBJECTED TO HEAVY LOADS POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
- 2004-10-05CPSCRuntal North America, Inc., Ward Hill, Mass.CPSC, Runtal North America Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Runtal Sundance Towel Radiators
The towel rack may overheat and rupture when overloaded with towels, releasing heated fluid, which could result in a burn injury.
- 2004-10-05NHTSA-EquipmentUNIFIED MARINE, INC.UNIFIED MARINE, INC. — UNIFIED MARINE/FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET LIGHT KITS
DRIVERS APPROACHING FROM THE REAR COULD EXPERIENCE REDUCED DETECTION DISTANCES, WHICH COULD CONCEIVABLE LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
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