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.
- 2004-10-04NHTSA-EquipmentHOPKINS MANUFACTURING CORP.HOPKINS MANUFACTURING CORP. — HOPKINS/BREAK-AWAY KITS
THE PLUNGER PIN COULD FAIL TO ACTIVATE THE TRAILER BRAKES DURING TRAILER/TOW VEHICLE SEPARATION.
- 2004-10-01CPSCBombardier Inc. and Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP), Quebec, CanadaCPSC, Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Announce Recall of Snowmobiles
The throttle lever could become stuck, leading to loss of speed control and possible collision.
- 2004-10-01CPSCBombardier Inc., Quebec, CanadaCPSC, Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Announce Recall of Snowmobiles
The starter ring gear may crack, causing fragmentation and debris, which may act as a projectile at high speeds. A projectile could cause serious injury or death.
- 2004-10-01NHTSA-EquipmentErwin Hymer Group North America, Inc.Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc. — HOME & PARK/SPARE TIRE CARRIER
IF THE BRAKET BREAKS, CONTINUOUS VIBRATION MAY CAUSE THE CARRIER TO SLOWLY SLIDE OUT OF THE TRAILER HITCH CROSSTUBE AND FALL ON THE ROAD, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2004-09-30CPSCGoodman Company, L.P., of Houston, TexasCPSC, Goodman Company, L.P. Announce Recall of Amana, Trane, and American Standard Brand Package Terminal Air Conditioners/Heat Pumps
Fire hazard, resulting from this chain of events: filter becomes clogged due to lack of maintenance, severely restricting airflow and resulting in elevated internal temperature; this may cause two safety switches to stop working during the product's expected life; if the blower wheel then stops when the product is operated in the heating mode, a fire hazard can develop.
- 2004-09-29CPSCFull Speed Ahead, Inc. of Woodinville, WashingtonCPSC, Full Speed Ahead Announce Recall of Scatto Bicycle Wheel Quick Releases Firms agree to stop importation until hazard is eliminated
An internal part in the lever mechanism can break, reducing clamping effectiveness and rendering the unit inoperable, potentially causing a bicyclist to fall.
- 2004-09-29CPSCSpecialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.CPSC, Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles Firms agree to stop importation until hazard is eliminated
The handlebar may loosen and turn unexpectedly, which can cause the rider to lose control and fall.
- 2004-09-28CPSCPlayKids USA, Inc. of Brooklyn, N.Y.CPSC, PlayKids USA Announce Recall of Baby Walkers Firms agree to stop importation until hazard is eliminated
The walkers will fit through a standard doorway and are not designed to stop at the edge of a step. Babies using these walkers can be seriously injured or killed if they fall down stairs.
- 2004-09-28CPSCSauder Woodworking Co., of Archbold, OhioCPSC, Sauder Woodworking Co. Announce Recall of TV/VCR Carts Firms agree to stop importation until hazard is eliminated
The carts can tip over and the television can fall off, posing a risk of serious injury or death if the TV and cart fall on a child.
- 2004-09-27CPSCPolaris Industries, Inc., of Medina, Minn.CPSC, Polaris Industries Announce Recall of ATVs
The throttle cable may bind when the handlebars are turned full left or full right, resulting in an increase in engine speed and unintended vehicle acceleration. In addition, the fuel line may rub against the vehicle chassis, resulting in a fuel line leak, which could be a fire hazard.
- 2004-09-24CPSCNatura Products Downey Inc., of City of Commerce, Calif.CPSC, Natura Products Downey Inc. Announce Recall of Pacifiers Firms agree to stop importation until hazard is eliminated
The pacifiers are banned under federal law. They failed federal safety tests, come apart, and can pose a choking hazard to infants and small children.
- 2004-09-24CPSCIKEA Home Furnishings, of Plymouth Meeting, Pa.CPSC, IKEA Home Furnishings Announce Recall of Glass-Door Wall Cabinets Firms agree to stop importation until hazard is eliminated
Some of these glass-door wall cabinets have the wrong sized screws for the safety bracket, which can result in the cabinet not being properly secured to the wall. The cabinets can fall and injure nearby consumers.
- 2004-09-23CPSCDelta Enterprise Corp., of New York, N.Y.CPSC, Delta Enterprise Corp. Announce Recall to Repair Director's Chairs for Children Firms agree to stop importation until hazard is eliminated
The chair can inadvertently be misassembled, so that the fabric seat can come off the chair's frame and expose metal support rods. If fabric seat comes off the frame, there is a laceration and fall hazard to young children.
- 2004-09-22NHTSA-EquipmentStrange Engineering, Inc.Strange Engineering, Inc. — STRANGE/BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER/BRAKE LOSS
PARTIAL BRAKE LOSS CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING WHICH CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
- 2004-09-22CPSCBombardier Recreational Products Inc., of Valcourt, Quebec, CanadaCPSC, Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., and Deere & Company Announce Recall of ATVs
Front brake hose can be pulled out of its retaining brackets on either side of the ATV by foreign objects. This can cause the brake hose to wear by rubbing on the inner wheel or shock absorber spring seat, ultimately causing a brake fluid leak, resulting in a complete loss of front braking capacity. This can lead to an increase in the braking distance and possible collision with bystanders, fixed objects, or other vehicles, causing serious injury or death.
- 2004-09-22CPSCKanaan Co., Ltd., of Seoul, KoreaCPSC, Eddie Bauer Announce Recall of Ebtek Brand Backpacks with Stools
The stool could collapse and cause the person using the stool to fall. The stool does not meet the firm's strength requirements.
- 2004-09-22CPSCPerformance Inc., of Chapel Hill, N.C.CPSC, Performance Inc. and Supergo Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Handlebars
The handlebars can develop cracks that may not be visible, which can cause the handlebar to break without warning, resulting in serious injury or death.
- 2004-09-21CPSCDMM Engineering, of Gwynedd, U.K.CPSC, Wild Country Ltd. Announce Recall of Helium Carabiners
The carabiner gate may come open under a heavy load, which will significantly reduce the strength of the carabiner. The carabiner could break if the climber falls, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the climber.
- 2004-09-21CPSCGruga U.S.A., dba Novimex Fashion Ltd., of City of Industry, Calif.CPSC, Gruga U.S.A. Announce Recall to Repair Office Chairs Sold At Staples Stores
The legs on the base of the chair can break, posing a risk of injury to the user.
- 2004-09-20NHTSA-EquipmentSMARTIRE SYSTEMS, INC.SMARTIRE SYSTEMS, INC. — SMARTIRE/TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR/TRANSMITTER
SAFE VEHICLE OPERATION MAY BE AFFECTED, WHICH MAY LEAD TO PERSONAL INJURY.
- 2004-09-20CPSCReebok International Ltd., of Canton, Mass.CPSC, Reebok International Announce Recall of Toddler's Athletic Shoes
The I-3 logo-tag on the tongue of the shoe can be peeled off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2004-09-17NHTSA-EquipmentTerex South Dakota, Inc.Terex South Dakota, Inc. — TEREX/AERIAL DEVICES
FAILURE OF THE WELD MAY CAUSE THE PLATFORM TO UPSET DURING USE AND CAUSE THE OCCUPANT TO BE EJECTED. THIS CAN CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
- 2004-09-17CPSCIMI Cornelius, of Anoka, Minn.CPSC, IMI Cornelius Announce Recall to Repair Frozen Carbonate Drink Dispensers
The motor drive can overheat and cause the liquid contents to become hot. If this happens, the dispenser's nozzle can break and expose consumers to the hot liquid, posing a risk of burns.
- 2004-09-16NHTSA-EquipmentMeritor, Inc.Meritor, Inc. — ARVINMERITOR/INTERNATIONAL/TIE ROD ARMS/STEERING
SHOULD A FATIGUE FAILURE OCCUR OF THE TIE ROD ARM, THE VEHICLE OPERATOR CAN LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2004-09-16CPSCArctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.CPSC, Arctic Cat Inc. Announce Recall of Certain 2004 Snowmobiles
The red plastic skis used on certain 2004 Firecat and Sabercat snowmobiles could crack or break as a result of off-season exposure to ultraviolet sunlight. Ski failure could lead to loss of control, that could result in severe injury or death.
- 2004-09-15CPSCNCR Corp., of Dayton, OhioCPSC, NCR Corp. Announce Recall of NCR Universal Inkjet Refill Kits
The product does not have required child-resistant packaging or required warning labels. The product contains ethylene glycol, posing an ingestion hazard to young children.
- 2004-09-14NHTSA-EquipmentEaton CorporationEaton Corporation — EATON HYDRAULICS/NABI/LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIS
LOSS OF POWER ASSIST COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
- 2004-09-14CPSCPolaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.CPSC, Polaris Industries Announce Recall of ATVs
The front brake lines can crack and leak brake fluid, possibly resulting in loss of braking capability. This could result in severe injury or death.
- 2004-09-14CPSCBaby Swede, LLC, of Cleveland, OHCPSC, Baby Swede, LLC Announce Recall to Repair "Baby Björn" Infant Carriers
The back support buckle can detach from the shoulder straps, posing a fall hazard to the baby.
- 2004-09-09NHTSA-EquipmentRODIA HELMET MANUFACTURERODIA HELMET MANUFACTURE — RODIA/MOTORCYCLE HELMETS/FMVSS 218/LINER DENSITY
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE WEARER MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY PROTECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
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